Private Chef in Markham
Rent one of our 615 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Markham
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Markham in April 2017, more than 615 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Markham and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 56,118 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Markham. To book your chef in Markham, 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 23,781 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 42,902 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 56,118 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Markham usually book menus around 213.3 CAD per person, including 3.71 courses, sharing an average of 4.18 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 Markham.












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.
615 Private Chefs in Markham
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More than 56,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Markham have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Markham received an average score of 4.8.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Markham has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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23,781 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Markham
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Watermelon salad ( watermelon, cucumber, vegan feta cheese, mint, basil ) honey-lime dressing vegan feta cheese option *share plate
Cheese platter & fruits *share plate
( soup ) potato leek cream
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
( soup ) mushroom cream ( mushrooms, onion, cream )
Roast duck breast ( local duck, vegetable medley ) *ontario duck
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus ) *pei lobster
Scallops cream linguine ( scallops, shallot. garlic, cream, lemon )
Braised beef short ribs ( market vegetable, mashed potato, red wine sauce )
Tuscan butter salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, basil, thyme, wine )
Branzino pan seared ( market vegetables, black rice, herbs lemon sauce )
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Tomahawk steak ( market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Basque cheese cake
Warm canele / black sesame ice cream
Matcha tiramisu
Heirloom tomato basil mousse creamy balsamic served wit sea salt and rosemary crusted fresh focaccia
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
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
Beef carpaccio mosaic - mosaic-style beef carpaccio with whipped truffle ricotta, shaved parmesan, baby arugula, and crisp phyllo
Insalata mista - tender mixed greens with shaved cucumber, watermelon radish, heirloom carrots, and cherry tomatoes in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese salad - heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, chilled tomato gazpacho, micro green salad and crostini **lobster enhancement available upon request
Mezzalune pomodorro - stuffed ravioli pasta with smoked mozzarella, served in fresh pomodoro sauce with basil and parmesan
Spinach & ricotta agnolotti - hand-folded pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, tossed in brown butter with sage and toasted pistachios
Raviolo carbonara - stuffed pasta with pecorino, parmesan, ricotta, black pepper and cured egg yolk, guanciale, carbonara espuma
Roasted pepper & tomato velouté - silky fire-roasted pepper and tomato velouté, whipped goat cheese, basil emulsion, confit tomato, calabrian chili oil, and crisp sourdough
Herb-crusted tenderloin - seared beef filet, herb crusted with roasted garlic whipped yukon gold potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, asparagus, red wine reduction
Coffee crusted beef short rib - slow-braised tender beef short rib with scallion and garlic pomme puree , crispy goat curd polenta cake, spring pea and fava bean fricassée
Branzino alla puttanesca - roasted branzino stuffed with calamari, calabrian chillies, rapini, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, served with herb-roasted potatoes and puttanesca sauce and mussels
Crisp-skinned - salmon pan seared salmon fillet with citrus beurre blanc, dill-smashed baby potatoes, and haricots verts
Harissa-charred cauliflower steak - charred cauliflower steak rubbed with harissa, served over tender lentils with smoky romesco, gremolata, and labneh
Chicken roulade - sage-infused chicken roulade, brown butter duchess potato, grilled summer squash, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil chicken jus, and crispy chicken skin
Chocolate lava cake - warm molten chocolate lava cake, vanilla bean gelato, cookie crumble, seasonal berries and raspberry coulis
Crème brûlée - creamy vanilla bean custard with brûléed sugar crust, served with seasonal berries, chantilly cream, and crisp honey tuile
Raspberry panna cotta - silky vanilla bean panna cotta topped with raspberry coulis, fresh raspberries, crisp honey tuile, and delicate meringue kisses
Salted caramel budino - rich caramel budino with salted caramel sauce, chantilly cream, cookie crumble, and a touch of flaky sea salt
Caramelized white chocolate crème brûlée espuma toasted white chocolate and vanilla bean espuma, cookie crumble, macerated strawberries, crisp caramelized sugar tuile, and vanilla salt
Cucumber-dill tzatziki ( air fried pita bread )
Pot-roasted eggplant with tomatoes and cumin ( air flied pita bread )
Feta cheese with honey ( feta cheese is wrapped in layers of phyllo, sesame seeds )
Tirokroketes fried cheese balls ( graviera, feta, gouda, bread crumbs )
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Hummus dip & vegetables ( chickpeas, coriander, lemon, garlic, olive oil ) *share plate
( salad ) choriatiki *greek salad ( lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomato, feta cheese )
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
Branzino pan seared ( market vegetables, wild rice, herbs lemon sauce )
Greek fish stew ( mussels, halibut, leek, onion, garlic, wine. )
Sautéed chicken breasts with fennel and rosemary
Stifado ( beef, tomato, onions, cinnamon, vinegar or red wine, and a variety of spices and herbs )
Briam *roasted vegetables ( zucchini, eggplant, potato, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, olive oil, oregano )
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus )
Tiramisu
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Cheesecake & fruit
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
Oysters with all the fixings
Scallop crudo, citrus, fennel, capers
Fresh tomato, burrata, chili oil, herbs
Fois gras, plum, red wine 'caviar', crustini
Balsamic roasted brussels sprouts with hazelnuts
Chicken tourte, wild mushrooms, parsnip
Porcini and leek tourtiere, seasonal veg
Beef 2 ways - seared tenderloin, braised beef cheek, duxelles truffle butter, potato pave, demi glaze
Hand made linguini with clams, pancetta, white wine cream sauce
Chocolate espresso mousse cake
Classic crème brûlée
Seasonal fruit pavlova
Charcuterie board ( 5 types cheese, 5 types meat , fruit ) *share plate
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Watermelon salad ( watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, basil ) honey-lime dressing *share plate
( soup ) potato leek cream
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Braised beef short ribs ( market vegetable, mashed potato, red wine sauce )
Chicken supreme ( stuffed mushroom, spinach, goat cheese, market vegetables ) * ontario chicken
Scallops cream linguine ( scallops, shallot. garlic, cream, lemon )
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus ) *pei lobster
Duck à l'orange / roast duck breast ( local duck, vegetable medley ) *ontario duck
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Tuscan butter salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, basil, thyme, wine )
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Tomahawk steak ( market vegetable, bacon mashed potato, green onion, rew wine sauce )
Matcha tiramisu
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Basque cheese cake
Warm canele / black sesame ice cream
Antipasto della casa grilled vegetables, marinated olives, italian cheeses, prosciutto, salami, pasta salad, and focaccia
Artisanal margherita flatbread handcrafted flatbread with buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, and basil
Arancini al funghi crispy risotto balls with mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, served with tomato basil sauce
Gnocchi di patate dolci: hand-made velvety sweet potato gnocchi with sautéed wild mushrooms, wilted spinach, and a luscious tomato basil sauce. served with roasted red pepper focaccia
Pasta carbonara: fresh pasta infused with bacon, cream, and fresh herbs, accompanied by garlic and cheese bread
Caprese salad heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, finished with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di prosciutto e pesca: prosciutto and peach salad with, goat cheese, and microgreens, elegantly crowned with aged balsamic
Risotto alla milanese: creamy saffron-infused risotto with parmesan cheese and a hint of white wine
Chicken florentine on top of white truffle mashed potato accompanied with grilled carrots, and asparagus finished with white wine cream sauce
Chicken parmesan served with alfredo fettuccini and garlic cheese breast
Scaloppine di vitello al marsala veal scaloppini in mushroom marsala sauce, served with roasted garlic potato purée, heirloom carrots, and asparagus
Aaa grass fed striploin steak served with garlic confit mashed potatoes grilled rosemary thyme green beans finished with tomato peppercorn sauce, garnished with micro greens. ( naturally raised in on)
Linguine alle vongole: linguine pasta served with clams, garlic, white wine, parsley, and a hint of chili flakes
Melanzane ripiene al forno roasted eggplant stuffed with mediterranean vegetables, olives, and wild rice, finished with cacciatore sauce. served with mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, and asparagus
Salmone scottato con gremolata seared salmon fillet with lemon-herb gremolata, white truffle mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, and asparagus
Tiramisu: layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and layered with mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder
Cannoli siciliani crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream, candied orange peel, and crushed pistachios
Ricotta cheesecake al limone baked ricotta cheesecake infused with lemon zest and vanilla, served with a blackberry compote
Panna cotta al mango: mango panna cotta topped with an array of fresh, vibrant fruits
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 Markham.
What does a private chef service include in Markham?
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 Markham?
The price of renting a chef in Markham 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 192 CAD to 236 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 192 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 196 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 203 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 236 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 Markham?
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 615 chefs available in Markham. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Markham 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 Markham?
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 Markham each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Markham, 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 Markham.
Cost of a private chef in Markham
The cost of hiring a private chef in Markham 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 192 CAD to 236 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 192 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 196 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 203 CAD
For 2 people: 236 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Markham!
5 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Markham?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Markham: 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 Markham!






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










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