Private Chef in Half Moon Bay
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Half Moon Bay
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Half Moon Bay in December 2017, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Half Moon Bay and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Sylvan Lake.
Starting in 2017, 18,987 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Half Moon Bay. To book your chef in Half Moon Bay, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 4,836 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 12,287 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 18,987 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Half Moon Bay usually book menus around 199 CAD per person, including 4.77 courses, sharing an average of 5.82 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Half Moon Bay.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
14 Private Chefs in Half Moon Bay
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More than 18,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.41 Chef
The guests in Half Moon Bay have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.41.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Half Moon Bay received an average score of 4.76.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Half Moon Bay has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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4,836 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Half Moon Bay
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Bruschetta on crostini with drizzle of balsamic reduction
Caprese skewers with balsamic reduction
Arancini in tomatoes basil sauce
Spinach saffron arancini in tomato basil sauce
Chefs special baked chicken wings
Baked portobello mushrooms with truffle bacon parmigiana sauce
Fresh focaccia bread with balsamic and oil
Farm fresh greens, carrot curls, dried cranberries, goat with chef’s signature basil vinaigrette dressing
Roasted creamy tomato soup with garlic bread
Chicken tortilla soup topped avocado and sour cream with garlic bread
Classic caesar salad with fresh garlic bread
Caprese pesto salad with drizzled balsamic reduction
Panzenella salad with fresh burrata
Roasted beets, mix greens, goat cheese, pecans with a balsamic honey vinaigrette dressing
Bourbon bbq smoke brisket
Beef tortellini spinach soup and garlic baguette
Beef bourguignon with creamy mashed and steamed vegetables
Slow braised lamp shank on a creamy risotto and sautéed spinach
Grilled rosemary chicken on a penne truffle alfredo pasta with a side garlic bread
Pistachio crusted a salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, beurre blanc and vegetables
Chicken supreme with creamy mashed potatoes with steamed vegetables
Short ribs in tomato red wine sauce with rigatoni pasta
Baked pesto chicken lasagna with garlic baguette
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel
Chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and caramel
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée topped with strawberries
Strawberry eton mess with chocolate drizzle
Key lime pies with meringue
Poached pear in red wine over whipped cream
Tuna tartar on crispy rice
Assorted chicken yakitori
Hokkaido scallop nigiri, umeboshi gel & cucumber ginger sauce
Smoked beets with black garlic vinagrette, toasted sesame & kale cracker
Mixed greens with wafu dressing
Cured hamachi, citrus ponzu, pickled radishes, dashi aioli, scallions
Beef tataki with mustard ponzu, fresh radishes, mizuna greens, grated horseradish
Miso cured cod with sticky rice,edamme & seasame ginger sauce
Pork belly or chicken ramen with toasted spelt noodles, varity of broth(miso, vegetable, tonkatsu), 8 minute egg, steamed bok choi & charred corn
Grilled waygu beef with shrimp takoyaki, truffle mayo, side salad
Miso cured tofu with sticky rice, edamame, pickled radishes, nori & sesame ginger sauce
Matcha clafoutie with raspberries & whipped cream
Yuzu tart
Pavlova with yuzu curd, toasted seasme & raspberries
Samosas (vegetarian)
Sushi bites
Fresh guacamole with tortilla chips (vegetarian)
Mini chicken empanadas
Fajitas (choice of meat or vegetarian)
Chicken stir fry - gf/celiac
Mongolian beef
Zucchini lasagna (vegetarian, gf)
Best vegan cheesecake
Paleo banana bread
Canadian crispy apple pie and crema
Gelato
Panzanella salad with fresh burrata
Or beet salad with goat cheese and pesto ,
Slowly cook salmon fillet with spring mix salad
Or mango and avocado coleslaw with ahi tuna
Beef bourguignon with potato and vegetables
Or chicken supreme chorizo potato gratin and vegetables
Or rack of lamb balsamic jus potato and vegetables
Or beef chateaubriand with potato and vegetables
Vanilla creme brulee
Or chocolate volcano with berry coulis and ice cream
Exotic fruit soup
Seared scallops over ginger citrus chilli sauce
Seared scallop over mango salsa
Baked portobello mushrooms with truffle parmigiana sauce
Arancini in tomatoes basil sauce
Juicy meatballs in tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta on crostini with drizzle of balsamic reduction
Caprese skewers with balsamic reduction
Fresh herbed focaccia bread with balsamic and olive oil
Bourbon bbq smoke brisket
Farm fresh greens, carrot curls, dried cranberries, goat with chef’s signature basil vinaigrette dressing
Roasted beets, mix greens, goat cheese, pecans with a balsamic honey vinaigrette dressing
Classic caesar salad with garlic bread
Creamy roasted tomato soup with garlic bread
Chicken corn chowder soup with fresh baked garlic bread
Clam chowder with a garlic baguette
Caprese pesto salad with drizzled balsamic reduction
Butternut squash soup with fresh garlic bread
Beef bourguignon with creamy mashed and steamed vegetables
Pistachio crusted a salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, beurre blanc and vegetables
Slow braised lamp shank on a creamy truffle risotto and sautéed spinach
Grilled rosemary chicken or prawns on a penne truffle alfredo pasta with a side garlic bread
Beef lasagna with fresh baked garlic bread
12oz ribeye steak with caramelized onions with creamy mashed potato and red wine gravy
Short ribs in tomato red wine sauce with rigatoni pasta
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel
Chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and caramel
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée topped with strawberries
Key lime pies with meringue
Olives, peanuts, or some sort of canape, or a small piece of toast with a flavorful topping
Cheese platter
Focacchia & olive oil
Olives
Cheese: the french reputably eat more cheese than anyone else in the world. after the salad, and before (may also replace) the dessert they appreciate a selection of it served on a wooden board and only if you are a foreigner would you be offered bread
Insalata verde
Mixed greens with raspberry ginger vinaigrette
Rib eye steak (6oz) with vegetables in season, herbs
Fish course garnished with vegetables comes between l'entree and the main course, though it might be considered the main course at home
Spaguetti bolognesa
Grill fish & vegetables
Potatoe gnocchi with fresh pesto
Ultimate bbq (ask about this experience / seasonal)
Chocolate profiterole, mousse, or an apple tart. a small demitasse of freshly brewed café usually accents the sweets
Gelato
Biscotti
Fresh fruit with real whip cream
Avocado and prawns & panzanella salad and fresh burrata
Or beet salad with goat and pesto
Slowly cook salmon fillet with spring mix salad and virgin vinaigrette
Or wrapped scallop in phyllo with mushroom coulis
Beef bourguignon with potato gratin & vegetables
Or chicken supreme potato gratin and vegetables
Or rack of lamb with balsamic jus potato gratin and vegetables
Or beef chateaubriand with potatoes gratin and vegetables
Vanilla creme brulee
Or chocolate volcano with berry coulis and ice cream
Exotic fruit soup palate cleanser
Cheesecake and berry coulis
Seared scallops over ginger chilli citrus sauce
Juicy meatballs in tomato basil sauce
Spinach saffron arancini in tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta on crostini with drizzle of balsamic reduction
Caprese skewers with balsamic reduction
Baked portobello mushrooms with truffle parmigiana sauce
Bourbon bbq smoke brisket
Farm fresh greens, carrot curls, dried cranberries, goat with chef’s signature basil vinaigrette dressing
Roasted beets, mix greens, goat cheese, candied pecans with a balsamic honey vinaigrette dressing
Panzenella salad with fresh burrata
Creamy roasted tomato soup with garlic baguette
Classic caesar salad with fresh garlic baguette
Caprese pesto salad with drizzled balsamic reduction
Kani salad
Chicken corn chowder soup with fresh garlic bread
Beef tortellini spinach soup and garlic baguette
8oz tenderloin steak with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions with creamy mashed potato and red wine gravy
Short ribs in tomato red wine sauce with rigatoni pasta
Slow braised lamp shank on a creamy risotto and sautéed spinach
Grilled rosemary chicken or prawns on a penne truffle alfredo pasta with a side garlic bread
Pistachio crusted a salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, beurre blanc and vegetables
Egg plant and zucchini lasagna
Grilled portobello mushroom over creamy truffle risotto
Poached pear in red wine over whipped cream
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream topped with strawberries, raspberry
Chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and caramel
Key lime pies with meringue
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée topped with strawberries
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Half Moon Bay.
What does a private chef service include in Half Moon Bay?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Half Moon Bay?
The price of renting a chef in Half Moon Bay can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 123 CAD to 162 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 123 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 121 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 137 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 162 CAD per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Half Moon Bay?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 14 chefs available in Half Moon Bay. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Half Moon Bay who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Half Moon Bay?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Half Moon Bay each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Half Moon Bay, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Half Moon Bay.
Cost of a private chef in Half Moon Bay
The cost of hiring a private chef in Half Moon Bay can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 123 CAD to 162 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 123 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 121 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 137 CAD
For 2 people: 162 CAD.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Half Moon Bay?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Half Moon Bay: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Half Moon Bay!






Talk to our chefs in Half Moon Bay
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Half Moon Bay? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Half Moon Bay, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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