Private Chef in Ridgetown
Rent one of our 21 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Ridgetown
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Ridgetown in March 2018, more than 21 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Ridgetown and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2018, 92,825 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Ridgetown. To book your chef in Ridgetown, 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 29,508 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 42,934 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, 92,825 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Ridgetown usually book menus around 192 CAD per person, including 3.72 courses, sharing an average of 6.09 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 Ridgetown.












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.
21 Private Chefs in Ridgetown
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More than 92,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.61 Chef
The guests in Ridgetown have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.61.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Ridgetown received an average score of 4.75.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Ridgetown has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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29,508 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Ridgetown
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Chicken tikka masala
Paneer tikka
Arabic mezze - hummus, baba ghanoush, tzaziki ( served with pita)
Samosa chaat
Potato & veggie cutlets
Eggplant bharta
Fried okra
Bombay potato sliders
Butter chicken murgh makahani
Daal makhani
Gosht korma
Iskendar chicken curry
Lucknowi daal tadka
Malai kofta cheese balls
Kashmiri pulao
Mughlai gosht biryani
Stuffed okra
Spice roasted pineapple
Kheer
Saffron ras malai
Gulab jamun
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
Cacio e pepe -classic roman pasta with pecorino and black pepper
Mushroom ravioli with chestnut pesto and jus
High grade steak with chimichurri and maitake mushroom
Osso buco alla milanese (tender braised veal shanks with saffron risotto)
Herb crusted black cod with sicilian caponata(eggplant,tomatoes,capers,pine nuts,olives)
Mediterranean rack of lamb or roasted boneless leg of lamb (for large parties), served with bone marrow mint salsa verde, red beet hummus, seasonal vegetables, and a yogurt sauce
Soy-marinated cauliflower steak with beet hummus and chimichurri
Classic tiramisu
Panna cotta with berry compote and a sesame tuile
Basque cheesecake with berry compote
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Caprese ( mozzarella cheese, arugula, tomato, basil ) *share plate
( soup ) potato leek cream or vichyssoise
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream. )
( soup ) tomato cream ( tomato, onion, garlic, cream )
( soup ) gazpacho ( tomato, onion, garlic, cucumber, red pepper, paprika, vinegar, baguette )
Baked salmon ( market vegetable, black rice, lemon, herbs )
Fusilli pasta meat sauce ( beef, onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, thyme )
Seafood linguine ( shrimp, mussels, calamari, shallot, garlic, w wine, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese. )
Cheese ravioli ( stuffing spinach, gorgonzola, feta cheese, truffle cream sauce )
Mushroom ravioli ( mushroom, feta cheese, spinach, garlic, shallot, wine, cream, truffle oil )
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce )
Baked chicken breast & market vegetable
( vegan ) stuffed peppers (quinoa, lentils, mushrooms, tomatoes, nutritional yeast, garlic, parsley, orgegano, onions)
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Cheesecake & fruit
San marzano arancini - tomatoes arancini risotto balls, breaded with panko, & served with basil pesto
Fried cheese - rolls of soft mozzarella & feta cheese fried with oregano & lemon
Bruschetta al pomodoro – toasted bread with fresh & roasted tomatoes, basil, and garlic
Polenta fritta – fried parmesan polenta served with parsley & lemon aioli
Roasted focaccia – focaccia bread with roasted eggplant & red onions with rosemary, olive oil, & balsamic
Lamb arrosticini - smoked grill lamb skewers served with a glaze of soya sauce, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint, & ontario honey
Caesar salad - iceberg & roman lettuce, caesar dressing with anchovies, brioche garlic croutons, sundry tomatoes, shaved parmesan
Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella imported from italy, cherry tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
Polenta & mushrooms - sautéed porcini & mushrooms with fried parmesan polenta served with lemon aioli
Braised beef - braised shoulder with jus & soya sauce served with arugula & parmesan salad
Burrata - soft italian cheese filled with stracciatella & served with roasted and fresh cherry tomatoes, basil & balsamic reduction
Adriatic fish (italy) - white fish grilled and served with kalamata olive, cherry tomatoes, garlic & herbs sauce with roasted provencal potatoes
Brazilian pasta pesto - south italian pasta from puglia with basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, farofa, shaved parmesan, & brazilian nuts
Ricotta cannelloni - fresh pasta sheets stuffed with ricotta, herbs, pine nuts, baked with smoked tomato sauce
Ravioli tartufata mushrooms - filled with duxelles of mushroom, onions, thyme, herbs, & imported truffle mix. served with garlic, roasted mushrooms, white wine, & butter sauce
Beef tuscan style - aaa canadian short ribs braised with vegetable mirepoix, herbs provençal, red chianti wine, & butter served with lemon roasted potatoes
Fish pompeii – roasted white fish with white wine, tomatoes & herbs served with seasonal roasted vegetables
Golden smoked risotto - saffron risotto served with roasted pork belly, speck, jus, & arugula
Fettuccine alfredo - fresh in house made pasta, mix of wild mushrooms, porcini, butter, herbs, & cheesnuts
Wild boar ragu - pappardelle fresh pasta with stew of root vegetables, wild boar, red chianti wine, & parmesan cheese
Almonds & cherries cake - almonds sponge cake, honey yogurt cremieux, wild preserved cherries, & fresh mint
Amaretto & chocolate - taste chocolate fudge, white chocolate amaretto & berries (gluten free)
Cannoli siciliani – crisp pastry tubes filled with ricotta cream & sugar with berries & chocolate chips
Tiramisu - coffee mousse, savoiardi biscuits, imported mascarpone, coffee liquor, & cocoa powder
Strawberry limoncello - pastry crème, preserved lemon candy, limoncello, berries & strawberries
Garlic roasted mushroom ~ delicious cremini mushrooms mixed with grapeseed oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon thyme and parsley
Roasted winter vegetables ~ roasted root winter vegetables tossed in grapeseed oil, salt, pepper, thyme and sage
Green beans and potatoes ~ green beans and potatoes steamed together to perfection and tossed in a traditional basil pesto
Trenette col pesto ~ similar to linguine, served with pesto, green beans and potatoes. (italian)
Gnocchi al castlemagno ~ pillowy potato gnocchi served with a creamy sauce made from castlemagno. (italian)
Risotto al barolo ~ rich risotto dish that uses delicious red barolo wine. (italian)
Osso bucco ~ piedmontese version of braised veal shank. (italian)
Carne cruda ~ delicate hand chopped raw beef tartare, seasoned simply with extra virgin olive oil, salt. (italian)
Carbonade valdostana ~ hearty beef stew with red wine and juniper berries served on top a rich cheesy polenta. (italian)
Panna cotta ~ creamy dessert made from cream, sugar and gelatin. served with berries and a delicious caramel sauce. (italian)
Canestrelli ~ traditional simple shortbread biscuits, shaped like a daisy with a hole in the middle and dusted with powder sugar. (italian)
Crema di cogne ~ a rich, simple cream dessert made with fresh cream, sugar, chocolate, and biscuits. (italian)
Antipasto platter
Fresh caprese salad with basil and balsamic reduction (vegetarian)
Mezze platter (olives, muhammara, artichoke heart, tabouleh, hummus, pita bread, fresh veggies) (vegetarian)
Panzanella salad (vegetarian)
Eggplant parmesan stuffed with mozzarella and tomato (vegetarian)
Chicken cacciatore with rigatoni
Herb roasted lamb shoulder | grilled vegetables | mashed potatoes | herb sauce
Seafood paella | shrimp | mussels | clams | aioli
Tiramisu
Citrus olive oil cake | mascarpone | candied orange
Lemon ricotta cheesecake
Berry panna cotta
Focaccia - whipped goat cheese, lemon, sea salt
Focaccia with roasted tomato & basil tapenade
Prosciutto wrapped melon skewers with mint
Fresh focaccia served with a pistachio chimichurri
Caprese salad - tomatoes, basil, balsamic, olive oil, fresh mozzarella
Beet carpaccio - shaved beets, beet puree, parmesan, olive oil, nuts
Burrata stuffed tomato - tomato, burrata, herb oil
Tomato carpaccio - tomatoes, basil, raspberries, pistachios, raspberry dressing
Italian summer salad - arugula, pear, walnuts, parmesan, olive oil, fresh herbs
Melon & prosciutto - sliced melon, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, cracked black pepper, micros, olive oil
Italian salmon dish - oven baked salmon, lemon risotto & fresh herb and caper sauce
Summer italian style chicken - roasted chicken breast, roasted baby potatoes, blistered tomatoes & fresh pesto
Italian flank steak - seared flank steak, wild mushrooms, fresh herb sauce, creamy polenta
Summer gnocchi - gluten free potato gnocchi, grilled zucchini, corn, cherry tomatoes, pesto & fresh herbs
Prawn & mushroom risotto - wild mushrooms, thyme, parmesan, garlic butter prawns
Chicken al limone - roasted chicken breast, lemon - rosemary sauce, roasted vegetables & mashed potatoes
Summer chicken - roasted chicken breast, root vegetable puree & honey - brown butter carrots
Lemon panna cotta - lemoncello, strawberry gel
Lemon & thyme olive oil cake - berry compote, whipped cream
Vegan olive oil cake - lemon / citrus olive oil cake, vegan whipping cream, fresh citrus
Cannoli - pistachio, chocolate
Tiramisu trifle - espresso caramel, coffee soaked lady fingers, vanilla cream
Chocolate cake - dark chocolate cake, vanilla bean ice cream, berry compote
Lemon curd parfait - lemon-orange curd, vanilla cheesecake & graham crumble
Focaccia and caponata
Charcuterie platter
Caramelized red onion and feta cheese bruschetta
Plum tomato bruschetta with poached eggs
Mussels alla puttanesca
Sicilian fritella with salsa verde and focaccia
Charred aubergine and garlic whipped butter with roast tomatoes and brown butter crostini
Sicilian arancini with arrabiata sauce
Crispy fried calamari, marie rose sauce
Shrimps , white wine butter sauce , focaccia toast
Grilled peach and burrata salad with candied pecans
Arugula, proscuitto ,parmesan and poached pear salad
Panzanella salad
Caesar salad my way
Squash soup, truffle oil, roasted squash, feta cheese, croutons
Squid bolognese
Ricotta gnocchi with cashew cream and arugula pesto
Rib eye , hollandaise and triple cooked fries
Parpadelle with veal and sausage ragu and parmesan
Braised beef with horseradish potato puree, orange glazed carrots , beef jus
Beef tenderloin , beef jus, potato fondant, brocollini
Lobster risotto with carrot purée, roast carrots and sauce vierge
Spiced cauliflower steak , caramelized florets, mushroom puree, olive tapenade
Salmon en croute, tartare sauce
Tiramisu
Ricotta and pistachio cannoli with macerated fruits and strawberry soup
Lemon crème brûlée with shortbread
Strawberry and custard panna cotta
Amalfi lemon tart
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 Ridgetown.
What does a private chef service include in Ridgetown?
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 Ridgetown?
The price of renting a chef in Ridgetown 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 114 CAD to 156 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 114 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 90 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 133 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 156 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 Ridgetown?
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 21 chefs available in Ridgetown. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Ridgetown 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 Ridgetown?
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 Ridgetown each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Ridgetown, 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 Ridgetown.
Cost of a private chef in Ridgetown
The cost of hiring a private chef in Ridgetown 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 114 CAD to 156 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 114 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 133 CAD
For 2 people: 156 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 Ridgetown?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Ridgetown: 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 Ridgetown!






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










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