Private Chef in Montreal
Rent one of our 425 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Montreal
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Montreal in April 2017, more than 425 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Montreal and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Montréal.
Take a Chef has been arranging private chef dinners in Montreal since 2017, and the way it works has not changed: you tell us what you have in mind and we turn it into a brief the chefs can actually quote against — the occasion, the number of guests, the allergies, the kitchen you have.
From there we line up chefs who fit that brief and explain why each one fits, rather than handing you a list to sort through. We have put together 10,678 menu proposals for guests in Montreal and answered 20,319 messages along the way, so the details stay in one place instead of scattered across separate conversations. 33,540 people have sat down to one of our dinners across the city and the wider region, and guests here rate the experience 4.66 out of 5.
The menu, the timings, the shopping, the service and the clean-up are agreed in writing before anything is confirmed, and we stay responsible for the service from that point on.
A dinner in Montreal is usually a table of six: 33,540 guests have eaten with our chefs, at an average of 207 CAD per person for 4.34 courses, with around 5 messages exchanged before the menu is settled — most of that handled through us, so you are not chasing anyone for an answer.
Birthdays are the most common reason people book here, followed by anniversaries and the dinner before a wedding. If you have never had a chef cook in your kitchen, tell us the date and what the evening is for, and we will take it from there.
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425 Private Chefs in Montreal
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More than 33,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.36 Chef
The guests in Montreal have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.36.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Montreal received an average score of 4.76.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.69 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Montreal has been scored with a 4.69 on average.
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 Montreal.
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.
The price of renting a chef in Montreal 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 186 CAD to 245 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 186 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 177 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 213 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 245 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.
Start by telling us the date, how many people are coming, what the occasion is, any allergies or dietary needs, and a few details about your kitchen. We turn that into a brief so you only have to explain it once.
Within a few hours you will have menus from chefs we have picked because they fit that brief, each with their professional profile, their reviews and photos of their food. If you want a course changed, a different format or a question answered, tell us and we sort it out with the chef — you are not negotiating on your own.
Once you have chosen, the menu, the timings and the total price are confirmed in writing, we handle the payment, and we coordinate the details with the chef before the day. Booking is only the beginning: we stay responsible for the service until it is done.
There are currently 425 chefs available in Montreal. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Montreal who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
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 Montreal each month?
Bookings in Montreal cluster around the reasons people gather: birthdays are the single most common occasion, followed by anniversaries, the dinner before a wedding and groups of friends splitting a table. Summer terraces and the December holidays are the two busiest stretches, and both fill weeks ahead.
There is no wrong month for a chef at home in Montreal — a February dinner for two and an August table of twelve on a terrace are both routine for us. What changes with the calendar is how much notice the good fit needs: for a Saturday in summer or anywhere near the holidays, two or three weeks gives us room to line up chefs who are genuinely free that night rather than whoever is left.
Tell us the date as soon as you have it and we will tell you honestly what is realistic for it.
Cost of a private chef in Montreal
What a private chef costs in Montreal depends mostly on the size of the table, the menu and how far in advance you book. As a guide, per-person rates run roughly from 186 CAD to 245 CAD, and the rate comes down as the group grows:
For 13 people or more: around 186 CAD per guest
For 7 to 12 people: around 177 CAD per guest
For 3 to 6 people: around 213 CAD per guest
For 2 people: around 245 CAD per guest
These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Menus built around seafood, a longer tasting format or a hard-to-reach address sit above them.
The figure that matters is the total, not the per-person rate, and that is where we do the work: before you commit to anything, you see what the menu includes, what the chef brings, what happens with the shopping and the clean-up, and one price that covers it. We handle the payment and hold it until the service is done.
Tell us the date, the number of guests and anything anyone at the table cannot eat, and we will come back with options and what each one would actually cost. There is no charge for that and no obligation to book.
How we choose the chefs we put in front of you
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Montreal!
Around 3 chefs a month apply to cook with us here, and our team reviews every profile before it goes live — training, kitchen experience, the food they actually cook.
That is the pool, not the answer. When your request comes in we read it first and then pick chefs who fit it: someone who cooks a confident five-course tasting for two is not necessarily the right person for twelve people around one table, and we would rather send you three chefs who suit the evening than twenty who are merely available.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Montreal?
The most requested option in Montreal is the Chef's special — you describe the kind of evening you want and the chef designs the menu around it. After that, French cooking is the clear favourite here, followed by Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese, and a steady number of guests ask for Quebec produce specifically: local cheeses, game, whatever the market has that week.
Allergies and dietary restrictions are part of the brief from the start, not something to raise later: we pass them to the chef in writing and they are on the menu proposal you approve, so nobody at the table has to explain themselves on the night.
If what you want is not on any list — a fusion of two kitchens, a menu built around one ingredient, a tasting that runs long — tell us what you have in mind for your evening in Montreal and we will find the chefs who can do it.
Enjoy exquisite food with a Private Chef
Enjoy a Private Chef experience in the comfort of your own home! Let Take a Chef turn your kitchen and dining room into a professional restaurant. It’s a unique experience; ideal for special occasions, lunches with friends, family dinners or a great gift for that special someone. Let us know what cuisine you’re craving and give us some quick details about your kitchen to start receiving personalised menu proposals from our chefs. You just have to choose your favourite proposal! On the day of your meal, your chosen chef will head to their preferred local market to pick up the freshest ingredients. They will cook in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. What’s more, they’ll make sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving.
The right chef for your table, not just an available one
Our chefs in Montreal are independent professionals with their own kitchens behind them — restaurant sections, private catering, some with their own places. We check the training and the track record before a profile goes live, and we look at what they have cooked for guests like you since.
When your request arrives we do not forward it to everyone. We read what the evening needs and put together a short list of chefs who fit it, with a note on why each one does. You choose from that list, you see each professional profile and the menu they propose, and any question you have goes through us rather than into a separate conversation you have to manage.
The best gastronomy in Montreal
Increasingly, it changes the way we enjoy culinary experiences. It is time to feel new emotions through food dishes. A dinner can become a cooking party, where you can learn how to prepare each of the dishes in the menu chosen. Enjoy the sophisticated cuisine with Chefs trained in the best restaurants in the country.
Talk to our chefs in Montreal
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 Montreal? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Montreal, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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