Private Chef in Oshawa
Rent one of our 206 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Oshawa
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Oshawa in April 2017, more than 206 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Oshawa and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 28,045 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Oshawa. To book your chef in Oshawa, 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 11,550 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 97,107 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 28,045 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Oshawa usually book menus around 210 CAD per person, including 3.18 courses, sharing an average of 4.29 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 Oshawa.
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!
206 Private Chefs in Oshawa
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Oshawa
More than 28,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Oshawa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Oshawa received an average score of 4.79.
4.74 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.74 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Oshawa has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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11,550 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Oshawa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Lobster tartine lobster, lobster mayo, mixed greens
Beef tartine beef tartare, colatura aioli, gruyere, cured egg york
Oysters shallot mignonette
French onion tartlet mini filloshells, cheese, onion, thyme, wine
Tartare de than yellowfin tuna, avocado, lime, sesame, reddish, cilantro, and micro greens finished with unagi sauce
Grilled octopus bell pepper sauce, chive coulis, onion espuma, organic greens
Tuna carpaccio yellowfin tuna, avocado, pickled fresno, tamari dressing
Trout escabeche trout, colatura aioli, pickled fennel, pickled onions
Heirloom palenta salad heirloom tomato, buffalo mozzarella, organic basil oil, organic field greens, aged balsamic, olive oil
Wild mushroom agnolotti truffle solo di bruna, spinach
Shaved fennel salad yuzu, blue cheese, candied pecan, smoked salmon
Salade nicoise seared yellowfin tuna, quail eggs, green beans, heirloom tomatoes, assorted marinated olives, and mixed organic greens
Wagyu steak wagyu, pomme puree, gail lan, confit garlic, and green onion relish
Honey roasted duck bulgur wheat salad, roasted heirloom beets, pistachio, blood orange
Milanese veal chop milk fed veal cho, organic arugula salad, shaved parmesan, olive oil, age balsamic, toasted pine nuts
Seared duck breast smashed truffle potato, organic arugula salad, port black cherry reduction
Halibut samorilio, grilled heirloom tomato, asparagus, roasted mini potato
Flat iron steak fresh hand-cut frites, green beans, red wine jus, truffle aioli
Fruits de mer mussels, white wine, herbs, cream sauce, capers, and toast baguette
Branzino green beans, fingerling potato, vermouth cream sauce
Beef tenderloin truffle bone marrow, pomme puree, asparagus, red wine demi reduction
Hot apple strudel with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Poached pear and almond tart with clotted cream
Charcuterie board ( 5 types cheese, 5 types meat , fruit ) *share plate
Beets bruschetta ( red beets, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon, cream cheese on bread ) *share plate
Japanese style chicken bites ( ginger soy marinade fried chicken ) *share plate
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Butternut squash soup ( butternut squash, onion, vegan cream, cardamon, nutmeg, cinnamon )
Prime rib ( roasted prime rib, market vegetable, roast potato, horseradish, red wine sause. )
Croquembouche
Cheesecake / fruit
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Antipasto della casa: a lavish platter featuring grilled vegetables, an assortment of olives, curated cheeses, artisanal salami, pasta salad, prosciutto, and fragrant focaccia
Bruschetta ( roasted vine tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, finished with aged balsamic
Arancini al funghi: delicate mushroom, cheese, and spinach-stuffed arancini balls, served with a velvety tomato basil sauce
Saumon fumé sur blini de patate douce: delicate smoked salmon delicately arranged on a sweet potato blini, crowned with a velvety cream cheese
Pizza margherita artigianale: a handcrafted flatbread masterpiece topped with buffalo mozzarella, sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh organic basil, and a drizzle of aged balsamic
Planche de charcuterie: an opulent charcuterie board featuring an assortment of fine cheeses, seasonal fruits, select meats, and artisanal breads
Mini sliders ( crisp chicken bite, pull pork)
Chicken quesadilla ( chicken, peppers, onions, cheese, jalapenos) served with sour cream, and salsa
Cocktail de crevettes avec bisque de tomate: succulent shrimp cocktail served atop a luscious tomato bisque, garnished with delicate microgreens
Grilled pineapple chicken skewer
Caprese skewers: skewers with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves, drizzled with aged balsamic glaze
Assorted mini pastries
Fresh fruit platter
Fruit platter
Cheese platter
Orange juice
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette. *share plate
Scrambled eggs
Sausage
Pancake or french toast
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Tiramisu
Cheesecake / fruit
Lemon sorbet ( fresh lemon, sugar, milk ) fruit
Smoked pork belly gua bao pickled vegetables
Saumon fumé sur blini de patate douce: delicate smoked salmon delicately arranged on a sweet potato blini, crowned with a velvety cream cheese
Cocktail de crevettes avec bisque de tomate: succulent shrimp cocktail served atop a luscious tomato bisque, garnished with delicate microgreens
Sushi bruschetta: crispy baguette slices topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze, served with a layer of thinly sliced sashimi-grade tuna and salmon
Caprese spring rolls: rice paper rolls filled with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and avocado, served with a side of soy-based dipping sauce
Fish cake on served with asian salad and lemon aioli
Tuna tartare fresh tuna diced and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, avocado, and served with crispy wonton chips
Coquilles saint-jacques poêlées avec purée de carottes au gingembre: seared scallops resting on a velvety carrot ginger puree, delightfully finished with a touch of cinnamon
Muscovy duck poêlé: muscovy duck breast seared to perfection and elegantly finished with a red wine berry compote
Miso caesar salad with wasabi croutons: a caesar salad with a miso-infused dressing, topped with wasabi-seasoned croutons for a unique twist
Smoked heirloom beet salad: organic beets, candid pecan, goat cheese mousse, microgreens, baby arugula finished with aged balsamic and organic basil oil
Smoked salmon and baby arugula salad: shaved fennel, shaved parmesan cheese, avocado cream, pickled onion roasted spice pinenuts finished with extra virgin olive oil
Crispy prawn tempura with homemade pumpkin gnocchi and fresh tomato fondue
Jerk chicken penne ala vodka served with garlic cheese bread
Jerk chicken supreme on a bed of lavender infused basmati rice, and roasted heirloom carrots, topped with mango salsa
Roasted lamb with risotto parmesan wild mushroom grilled asparagus finished with red wine reduction
Aaa grass fed striploin steak served with garlic confit mashed potatoes grilled rosemary thyme green beans finished with tomato bourbon peppercorn sauce, garnished with micro greens. ( naturally raised in on)
Soy-glazed balsamic reduction salmon: grilled salmon glazed with a mixture of soy sauce and balsamic reduction, served with a side of roasted vegetables and fresh pasta
Wasabi pesto pasta: linguine tossed in a pesto sauce made with fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and a hint of wasabi, topped with grilled teriyaki chicken breast
Balsamic teriyaki chicken piccata: pan-seared chicken breasts in a balsamic teriyaki glaze, served piccata-style with a lemon-butter caper sauce, accompanied by jasmine rice and grilled vegetables
Seared trout with niçoise vegetable salad, asparagus, tomato, potatoes, green beans, artichoke finished with truffle basil oil
Vanilla roasted banana wrapped with sesame crepes serve with ice cream topped with chocolate ganache
Molten chocolate cake with raspberry ganache , topped with vanilla bean ice cream
Green tea crème brûlée topped with sugar bridle
Panna cotta: creamy cooked cream dessert topped with a fruit compote or caramel sauce
Green tea tiramisu: a japanese twist on the classic italian tiramisu, incorporating layers of green tea-flavored mascarpone and ladyfingers
Berry pavlova light and airy meringue nest filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh mixed berries
Shrimp cocktail chilled jumbo shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
Cocktail de crevettes avec bisque de tomate: succulent shrimp cocktail served atop a luscious tomato bisque, garnished with delicate microgreens
Oysters rockefeller fresh oysters topped with a creamy spinach and herb sauce, then baked until golden
Mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, and herbs, baked
Tuna tartare fresh tuna diced and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, avocado, and served with crispy wonton chips
Fish cake on served with asian salad and lemon aioli
Seared tuna ( avocado, mango, onions, peppers)
Plateau de fruits de mer: an extravagant seafood platter showcasing shrimp, lobster tail, scallops, and mussels
Smoked lobster bisque with pan seared scallops, and lobster tail garnished with micro greens
Seafood chowder rich and hearty chowder filled with chunks of lobster, shrimp, scallops, and potatoes in a creamy broth
Grilled octopus salad tender grilled octopus served over a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, olives, and a citrus vinaigrette
Crab and avocado salad lump crab meat and diced avocado tossed with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon vinaigrette
Coquilles saint-jacques poêlées avec purée de carottes au gingembre: seared scallops resting on a velvety carrot ginger puree, delightfully finished with a touch of cinnamon
Lobster risotto creamy arborio rice cooked with chunks of lobster meat, white wine, and parmesan cheese
Saumon poêlé: pan-seared salmon served with white truffle mashed potatoes, roasted heirloom carrots, and asparagus, tossed in a maple brown butter sauce, elegantly garnished with microgreens
Seared trout with niçoise vegetable salad, asparagus, tomato, potatoes, green beans, artichoke finished with truffle basil oil
Branzino al cartoccio: whole mediterranean sea bass baked in parchment paper with herbs, lemon, and olive oil served with herb-roasted potatoes and grilled herb asparagus
Halibut en papillote with (julienne vegetables) served with white truffle mashed potato, and roasted heirloom carrots and asparagus tossed in maple brown butter fished with lemon herb butter garnished with micro greens
Linguine ai frutti di mare: an exquisite seafood linguine featuring lobster meat, shrimp, mussels, and scallops, complemented by garlic cheese bread
Linguine alle vongole: linguine pasta served with clams, garlic, white wine, parsley, and a hint of chili flakes
Key lime pie tangy key lime filling in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and lime zest
Chocolate mousse rich and creamy chocolate mousse garnished with chocolate shavings and fresh berries
Berry pavlova light and airy meringue nest filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh mixed berries
Gâteau au chocolat coulant avec ganache aux framboises, couronné de glace à la vanille: molten chocolate cake with a luscious raspberry ganache, crowned with a scoop of decadent vanilla bean ice cream
Macaroons with fresh fruit and ice cream,
Charcuterie board ( 4 types cheese, 4 types meat , fruit, nuts, bread ) *share plate
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
( soup ) potato leek cream
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Tomahawk steak ( market vegetable, bacon mashed potato, green onion, rew wine sauce )
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Tiramisu
Lemon sorbet
Beets bruschetta ( red beets, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon, cream cheese on bread ) *share plate
Charcuterie board ( 5 types cheese, 5types meat , fruit ) *share plate
Warm caprese ( grilled vegetable top mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil ) *share plate
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
( soup ) butternut squash ( butternut squash, onion, vegan cream, cardamon, nutmeg, cinnamon )
Seafood linguine ( shrimp, mussels, calamari, shallot, garlic, w wine, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese. )
Truffle mushroom ravioli ( spinach, garlic, shallot, wine, cream, truffle oil )
Cheese ravioli ( 2type cheese ravioli, shallot, garlic, wine, basil, tomato sauce ) )
Surf & turf ( 8oz aaa angus steak, 2 jumbo tiger shrimps, market vegetable medliy )
Roast turkey ( turkey breast, market vegetable, gravy, cranberry sauce )
Lobster risotto ( risotto, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus )
Warm canele in caramel sauce, pear compote, icecream
Chocolate ganache / fruit, ice cream
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Croquembouche
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 Oshawa.
What does a private chef service include in Oshawa?
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 Oshawa?
The price of renting a chef in Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
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 206 chefs available in Oshawa. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
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 Oshawa each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Oshawa, 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 Oshawa.
Cost of a private chef in Oshawa
The cost of hiring a private chef in Oshawa 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 Oshawa!
2 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 Oshawa?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Oshawa: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Oshawa!
Talk to our chefs in Oshawa
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 Oshawa? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Oshawa, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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