Private Chef in Sarnia
Rent one of our 33 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Sarnia
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Sarnia in November 2017, more than 33 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Sarnia and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 141 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Sarnia. To book your chef in Sarnia, 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 48 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 705 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.36 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 141 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Sarnia usually book menus around 3.1 CAD per person, including 4.11 courses, sharing an average of 3.48 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 Sarnia.












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.
33 Private Chefs in Sarnia
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More than 100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.78 Chef
The guests in Sarnia have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.78.
4.48 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Sarnia received an average score of 4.48.
4.02 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.02 average score.
4.22 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sarnia has been scored with a 4.22 on average.
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48 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Sarnia
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Grilled kangaroo on herb falafel with tahini lemon sauce and green pepper apple relish
Adobe glazed pork tenderloin brochette
Barrel-aged feta-crusted halibut
Baklava
Melon & prosciutto - sliced melon, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, cracked black pepper, micros, olive oil
Winter burrata - roasted grapes, thyme, herb oil, burrata, toasted bread
Fresh focaccia - pistachio chimichurri, tomato bruschetta
Cacio e pepe - udon noodles, cracked black pepper, pecorino romano
Chestnut pappardelle - porcini mushrooms, wild mushrooms, thyme, white wine, chestnuts, parmigiano
Miso mushroom pasta - roasted wild mushrooms, white miso, orecchiette, marscapone cheese, parmesan, fresh herbs
Pasta a la vodka - vodka cream sauce, crushed tomatoes, lemon, garlic-chili oil, parmesan, pasta
Thai pesto - thai basil pesto, blistered tomatoes, toasted sesame seeds, parmigiano, pasta
Italian flank steak - seared flank steak, wild mushrooms, fresh herb sauce, creamy polenta
Italian salmon dish - oven baked salmon, lemon risotto & fresh herb and caper sauce
Prawn & mushroom risotto - wild mushrooms, thyme, parmesan, garlic butter prawns
Chianti - braised short rib - shorty, chianti jus, parmesan polenta, roasted vegetables
Chicken saltimbocca - chicken breast, prosciutto, sage, white wine butter sauce, roasted vegetable puree, seasonal vegetables
Vegetable lasagna - roasted vegetables, ricotta, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, cheese
Mediterranean sea bass - roasted sea bass, shaved fennel, olives, lemon, herbs, herbed potatoes, vegetables
Tiramisu trifle - espresso caramel, coffee soaked lady fingers, vanilla cream
Italian panna cotta - honey - yogurt panna cotta, pistachios, strawberries
Berry crumble - berry compote, crumbled topping, vanilla bean ice cream
Brûlée banana - brûlée bananas, whipped mascarpone, honey & nuts
Cannoli - pistachio, chocolate
Figs - maple-roasted figs, honey mascarpone, toasted almonds
Vegan olive oil cake - lemon / citrus olive oil cake, vegan whipping cream, fresh citrus
Home baked focaccia rustico with 3 dips
Aged beef carpaccio, 12 years parmigiana aged balsamic ,garlic confit fresh leaves
Antipasto wood oven grilled salad,home made roast beef, herbs mustard dressing
Blue fin tuna crudo , salsa verde, lemon ,cream fresh, fried capers,
Fresh corn polenta ,grilled prawns & calamary,wild mushrooms ,white truffel oil
Home made buffalo burrata di puglia,roasted san marzano tomatoes,artichok romana,dry italian figs, bazil,
Prosciutto di parma,30 month aged, melon, fresh mix leaves, peperonata,mustard orange dressing
My amazing cezar salad with smoked chicken,romain, baby kale , herbs garlic cruotons,parmagiano reggiano
Insalata di zucchini,roasted artichok,home made goat cheese, lemon saffron vinaigrette
Wood oven roasted beets, home made ricotta cheese , seeds cracker ,plums comput ,sicilian pistachios
45 days aged beef angus steaks, italian fig sauce,creamy truffle oil mashed potatoes
Grass fed grilled lamb chops cacciatore ,home made mushrooms ravioli
Gnocchi a la tuscani, 6 hours cooked short ribs in cianti wine , herbs, 6 years parmagiano
Seafood casserole carbonara, wild prawns,squid,sea water mussels pancheta,cream ,oyster mushrooms,
Mediterranean king salmon , roasted tomatoes sauce, home made coscus
Npolitan lamb in sofrito stew,fresh aromatic herbs,gremolata
Tagliolini alle vongole,home made egg pasta,clams,white wine,aglio olio
King salmon a la pistacchio,home made pasta,pistacchio pesto,tomato confit,orange infused olive oil
Wild prawns risotto ,lobster bisqe,green peas, garlic confit,aspergos
Signature chef style tiramiso ,chocolate espreso fondu
Panna cotta di nona, berries coli,
Pasta e fagioli with cannellini beans, pancetta and rosemary
Calamari fritti with basil, fresh marinara sauce
Baked aubergine with smoked scamorza, aged pecorino, sweet basil, san marzano tomato sauce
Lobster ravioli, saffron beurre blanc, chive & garlic oil, fennel
Seafood cioppino with shrimps, clams, mussels and lobster in a rich tomato broth
Traditional caesar salad with cherry smoked bacon, pesto croutons, shaved parmesan
Spaghettini carbonara with fresh black truffle, parmesan
Risotto al vino rosso - red wine risotto, parmesan, fresh herbs
Honey nut squash, pumpkin ravioli, apply crispy sage butter sauce, toasted hazelnuts, parmesan
Polpette de ricotta - fresh ricotta balls in pomodoro sauce, pesto
Burrata, basil leaf, reduced aged balsamic, toasted hazelnuts, olive oil, focaccia barese
Braised chicken all'arrabiata, farro risotto, braised cauliflower, scallions, garlic scapes
Farro lentil bolognese, fresh parmesan
Roasted branzino with peppers caponata, roasted fennel fronds, caramelized shallots, fingerling potatoes
Bistecca alla fiorentina - t-bone steak, barolo jus, roasted carrots and parsnips with apple, bacon and thyme, garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini
Red wine braised lamb shank, maple glazed root vegetables, creamy polenta, broccolini
Garlic shrimp scampi, sliced grilled wagyu, peppers caponata, green beans
Espresso panna cotta with cinnamon hazelnut brittle
Espresso chocolate tiramisu, mascarpone grand marnier cream, cocoa dust, chocolate curls
Bombolini with nutella and italian cannolis with orange scented ricotta cream, pistachios
Dark chocolate mousse torte, amarena cherries, cream
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
Sriracha glazed tiger shrimp with tropical fruit salsa on ceramic spoon
Hoisin glazed filet mignon skewered with sweet basil and bermuda onion
Vegetable spring roll with sweet chili sambal in bamboo cup
Roasted butternut squash and ginger soup in a sake cup, pretzel stick
Fig and olive tuille with taxford's finest stilton cheese and roasted pear
Bay scallops in shrimp bisque
Chicken yakitori, mirin-sake reduction glazed chicken skewered with pickled onion
Wild mushrooms ragout tossed with black truffle, jalapeno harvati on croustini
Rosemary scented shortbread cookie with triple brie and ontario preserved peach
Norwegian smoked salmon on potato latkes and spicy guacamole
Harvest blend of roasted pear, peach, heirloom grape tomato, crushed avocado and mesclun wrapped in a ribbon of cucumber in caramelized onion and beet vinaigrette, balsamic reduction
Sesame crusted snow goat cheese on a bed of roasted beet and tomato confit
Shaved melons filled with a slaw of celery root and apple, arugula seedlings
Bone marrow and dungeness crab soup, creme fraiche
Beef two ways of braised kobe beef short ribs paired with filet mignon in a pool of black truffle infused veal stock reduction, coconut infused mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables bouquet
A medley of seafood in sambuca infused tomato sauce tossed with linguine
Coconut curry chicken on a bed of basmati rice and petite herbs salad
Peanut coated rack of lamb in lamb stock reduction, stilton pomme gateau and vegetables medley
Moroccan style stuffed chicken in mushroom stock reduction, curry whipped sweet potato and vegetables medley
Yogurt,dill and cumin glazed atlantic salmon with jollof couscous and vegetables medley bouquet
Banana foster and crepe susett in creme anglaise and wild berry compote
Pot de creme au chocolat finished with salted caramel and oatmeal crisp
Gratin de fruit: medley of berries tossed with grand manier and coated with egg custard and blow touched
Bruschetta ( roasted vine tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, finished with aged balsamic
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
Cured salmon, beet jam, fennel, grapefruit, puffed wild rice
Fresh tomato, burrata, chili oil, herbs
Porcini truffle ravioli, leek purée, cured egg yolk, pecorino romano
Riesling poached pear galette, roquefort cream, hazelnut praline
Braised beef cheek, red wine jus, soft polenta, sautéed greens
Porchetta, celeriac purée, fennel relish, seasonal veg
Juniper scented duck ragu, potato gnocchi, pecorino
Gnocchi, gorgonzola cream, pomegranate
Chocolate espresso mousse cake
Classic crème brûlée
Seasonal fruit pavlova
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 Sarnia.
What does a private chef service include in Sarnia?
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 Sarnia?
The price of renting a chef in Sarnia 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 239 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 239 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 Sarnia?
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 33 chefs available in Sarnia. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Sarnia 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 Sarnia?
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 Sarnia each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Sarnia, 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 Sarnia.
Cost of a private chef in Sarnia
The cost of hiring a private chef in Sarnia 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 239 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: 239 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.






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










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