Private Chef in Iqaluit
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Iqaluit
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Iqaluit in October 2023, more than 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Iqaluit and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Nunavut.
Starting in 2023, 210 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Iqaluit. To book your chef in Iqaluit, 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 49 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,890 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.42 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 210 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Iqaluit usually book menus around 214.5 CAD per person, including 4.99 courses, sharing an average of 4.91 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 Iqaluit.












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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.29 Chef
The guests in Iqaluit have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.29.
4.41 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Iqaluit received an average score of 4.41.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.37 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Iqaluit has been scored with a 4.37 on average.
49 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Iqaluit
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Marinated anchovies, garlic cashew cream, orange segments, lemon zest, basil, focaccia
Rosemary focaccia, whipped garlic butter, garlic olive oil, flaky sea salt
Arugula salad, fennel, radicchio, roasted beets, gorgonzola, roasted hazelnut
Cumin coconut curried spice soup, warm raisins, cilantro oil
Wagyu meatballs, spaghetti nest, basil, shaved parm, parsley
Wagyu beef bolognese, fresh egg spaghetti, shaved parm, side of shaved kale, pecorino, pine nut, lemon salad
Seasonal ravioli, roasted pumpkin puree, burnt butter, sage & parm crisp, amaretti crumble
Baked local white fish, lemon-caper butter, baked herby yukon potatoes, seared garlic broccolini & fennel
Slow cooked beef short rib, steamed broccolini, butternut squash maple paprika puree, toasted almond & chili crumble, red wine jus, fresh parsley
Cherry & blueberry pie, vanilla ice cream
Rum & raisin sponge cake, vanilla ice cream
Chocolate fondant, vanilla ice cream
Crispy almond apple tart, vanilla ice cream
House bread with cultured butter & smoked salt
House bread with whipped honey butter
Warm olives & spiced nuts - marinated citrus rosemary olives, toasted nuts with maple, chili & rosemary
Fresh focaccia served with whipped goat cheese & balsamic reduction
Celeriac & apple soup - roasted celeriac, bc apples, local honey, herbs
Beet carpaccio - shaved beets, beet puree, parmesan, olive oil, nuts
Beet salad - beets, arugula, oranges, candied nuts, balsamic, goat cheese
Roasted cauliflower - charred cauliflower, romesco sauce, chimichurri, herb oil
Squash - roasted delicata squash, labneh, dukkah, pomegranate
Winter oysters (2ea) - champagne mignonette, pickled shallot & cucumber
Winter prawn crudo - prawns, blood orange/grapefruit, fennel, radish, citrus olive oil, fresh herbs, pistachios
Braised beef short rib - 8 hour braised short rib, root vegetable puree, roasted vegetables & pan jus
Butternut squash risotto - butternut squash, parmesan, vegetable stock
Chicken & mushroom risotto - wild mushrooms, thyme, parmesan, roasted chicken
Winter hanger steak - seared hanger steak, red wine jus, root vegetable puree, sautéed winter greens
Bc wild salmon - salmon, roasted baby potatoes, maple glazed carrots & lemon-dill butter
Coq au vin - red wine braised chicken, carrots, celery, leek & garlic mashed potatoes
Maple glazed chicken thighs - oven roasted chicken thighs, maple - mustard glaze, root vegetables & mashed potatoes
Acorn squash - stuffed acorn squash, braised lentils, quinoa, roasted vegetables & cranberries
Apple crisp - bc apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, oat topping & vegan whipped cream
Black forest trifle - brownie, dark cherry compote, chocolate mousse, whipping cream, shaved chocolate
Brûlée banana - brûlée bananas, whipped mascarpone, honey & nuts
Chai chocolate mousse - shaved dark chocolate, chai spice
Sticky toffee pudding - date cake, warm toffee sauce & whipped cream
Winter panna cotta - cardamom, blood oranges, vanilla bean
Chocolate pot de creme - chocolate custard, hazelnuts, sea salt
Arugula salad, grapes, boursin & candied pecans
Coconut chili-crusted pumpkin bites & coconut mint dip
Creamy pumpkin soup & truffle popcorn
Charcuterie platter with grilled vegetables, goat cheese spread & flax seed cracker
Crispy pork belly bites & parsnip purée, roasted mushrooms & shallots, truffle oil
Classic carbonara, pancetta, parmesan
Bouillabaisse soup, fresh focaccia & rouille
Charred brussel sprouts & broccolini, parmesan, chili medley, sherry vinaigrette
Canadian scallops, saffron cream tagliatelle, roasted fennel & onion
Confit salmon tarator with coriander, walnuts & tahini sauce
Beef prime rib, foie gras butter, wilted greens & asparagus
Slow-roasted lamb rack, honey mustard, pink peppercorn crust, fingerlings, asparagus
Sesame crusted tuna steak, balsamic & soy dressing, cauliflower saffron mash, green vegetable medley
Saffron polenta cake, honey glazed wild mushrooms & charred papaya, arugula bed, truffle oil
Baked brie, candied nuts & maple syrup
Chocolate avalanche mousse
Chocolate fondue & fresh fruits
Ginger crème brulée, mint & raspberry
Classic tiramisu & berry salad
Arancini - crispy saffron risotto balls with cheese/ragu filling served with yogurt and pomegranate molasses
Classical bruschetta - heirloom tomatoes
Crudo di tonno (tuna crudo) and tuna tartar on crispy rice with avocado
(can be made vegetarian) burrata with walnut pesto, luxurious duck prosciutto, arugula and figs
Cacio e pepe -classic roman pasta with pecorino and black pepper
Mushroom ravioli with chestnut pesto and jus
(can be made vegan) wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil
Tagliatelle al ragù (beef ragu and fresh homemade pasta)
Osso buco alla milanese (tender braised veal shanks with saffron risotto)
Herb crusted black cod with sicilian caponata(eggplant,tomatoes,capers,pine nuts,olives)
Lamb & scallop surf and turf - anchovy emulsion, mint oil, fondant potato, brown butter sabayon
Tomahawk steak (sharing) with bone marrow, red wine jus and roasted rosemary potatoes
Classic tiramisu
Panna cotta with berry compote and a sesame tuile
Basque cheesecake with berry compote
Cheese platter & fruits
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Smoked salmon canapés ( smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, salmon egg ) *share plate
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan butter salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, basil, thyme, wine )
Roast duck breast ( local duck, vegetable medley ) *ontario duck
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Chicken supreme ( stuffed mushroom, spinach, goat cheese, market vegetables ) * ontario chicken
Braised beef short ribs ( market vegetable, mashed potato, red wine sauce )
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus ) *pei lobster
Angus steak ( aaa angus beef, market vegetable medley ) * ontario beef
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Basque cheese cake
Warm canele / black sesame ice cream
Matcha tiramisu
Grilled prawns sweet corn risotto
Handmade wild mushroom ravioli black truffle veloute parmesan cracker
Fresh tuna tar tar avocado mango wonton chip
Grilled halloumi roasted beet avocado mousse lemon honey vinaigrette
Beetroot whipped goat cheese honey truffle vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato basil mousse creamy balsamic served wit sea salt and rosemary crusted fresh focaccia
Beef tenderloin potato pave frenched beans port reduction
Saddle of lamb sweet potato asparagus dijon rosemary reduction
Stuffed chicken breast, asparagus, manchego, cauliflower purée heirloom carrots
Mediterranean sea bass caper lemon essence, cauliflower mousse roasted vegetables
Chocolate lava cake raspberry puree table side vanilla gelato
Sticky toffee pudding warm caramel chantilly cream
Orange infused crème brûlée
White and dark chocolate mousse bomb
Fresh raspberry, new york style cheesecake
Garden salad
Salmon , bernaise sauce , roasted veg, mash
Filet mignon, bernaise sauce, roasted veg, mash
Mushroom rissotto
Italyan tiramisu
Chocolate cake
Fresh shucked oysters! accompanied with fresh lemon, smoked horseradish, mignonette, house made hot sauces
Raw fish & seafood tower. assorted sashimi, poached shrimp and octopus, assorted dips and pickled vegetables
Mixed deep fried tempura. includes shrimp, yams, asparagus and eggplant. served with tempura dipping sauce and a garlic aioli
Bbq nori shrimp, lemon soy sauce, daikon slaw
Pork gyozas, radish and carrot slaw, maple soy reduction, sambal aioli
Katsu pork cutlet, japanese style greens steamed rice
Braised chicken ramen soup. sweet corn, spinach, boiled egg, chicken bone broth
Japanese style beef curry, sticky rice, tempura onions, cilantro oil
Coconut rice pudding with lemongrass curd, passionfruit, lychee, shaved coconut and chilis
Raspberry and vanilla mille feuilles. candied puff pastry, fresh raspberries, raspberry cointreu coulis, vanilla mousseline cream and shaved chocolate
Brown butter brownie on a bed of raspberry coulis. topped with peanut butter mousse and shaved chocolate
Chocolate mousse trifle. layers of vegan chocolate mousse, flourless chocolate cake, bourbon coconut creme anglaise and raspberry coulis
Japanese style cheesecake, hand whipped cream, fresh strawberries
Green tea ice cream with sesame caramel shards
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 Iqaluit.
What does a private chef service include in Iqaluit?
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 Iqaluit?
The price of renting a chef in Iqaluit 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 193 CAD to 237 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 193 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 193 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 216 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 237 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 Iqaluit?
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 17 chefs available in Iqaluit. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Iqaluit 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 Iqaluit?
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 Iqaluit each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Iqaluit, 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 Iqaluit.
Cost of a private chef in Iqaluit
The cost of hiring a private chef in Iqaluit 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 193 CAD to 237 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 193 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 193 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 216 CAD
For 2 people: 237 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 Iqaluit?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Iqaluit: 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 Iqaluit!






Talk to our chefs in Iqaluit
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 Iqaluit? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Iqaluit, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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