Private Chef in Sarnia
Rent one of our 32 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 32 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Sarnia and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 280 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 43 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,800 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.47 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 280 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Sarnia usually book menus around 4 CAD per person, including 3.58 courses, sharing an average of 3.92 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.
32 Private Chefs in Sarnia
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.33 Chef
The guests in Sarnia have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.33.
4.14 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Sarnia received an average score of 4.14.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sarnia has been scored with a 4.5 on average.
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43 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Sarnia
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
Gourmet shrimp burger slider - succulent shrimp patty served on a toasted brioche bun with fresh lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and silky lemon herb aioli
Lemongrass chicken banh mi sliders
Cheesy arancini - risotto, olive oil, parmesan, cream , tomato , mozzarella
Garden salad - a vibrant blend of crisp garden lettuce, ripe tomatoes, red onions, and creamy avocado, tossed in a house-made italian vinaigrette
Lemon butter salmon - atlantic salmon drizzled with a velvety lemon butter sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes
Chicken piccata pan-seared chicken breast finished in a bright lemon-caper sauce, served over creamy parmesan fettuccine and garnished with fresh herbs
Classic chocolate mousse - silky dark chocolate mousse made with premium chocolate, delicately whipped to a light, velvety texture and finished with fresh berries
Classic crème brûlée
Classic italian tiramisu - delicate layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, silky mascarpone cream, and premium cocoa, finished with a dusting of dutch cocoa powder
Shrimp cocktail chilled jumbo shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
Oysters rockefeller fresh oysters topped with a creamy spinach and herb sauce, then baked until golden
Tuna tartare fresh tuna diced and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, avocado, and served with crispy wonton chips
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
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
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
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
Assorted sushi/sashimi tuna cucumber salmon
Fresh ramen noodles
Tempura sweet chili shrimp
Crispy calamari pickled onion chilled cucumbercream
Thai style vegetable salad
Chicken katsu
Chicken teriyaki with steamed rice
Ginger beef broccoli sesame
Grilled salmon ginger veloute bok choy basmati rice
Japanese cheesecake
Lemon cheesecake blueberry compote
Lemon tart
White chocolate raspberry mousse
Chocolate lava cake raspberry puree fresh vanilla tableside made gelato
Heirloom tomato - queso oaxaca, salsa macha, cilantro
Esquites - blistered corn, chiles toreados, cojita, oaxaca chicatana aiol
New york strip loin - al pastor, bone marrow aioli, pine apple, white onion
Yellowfin tuna - avocado purée, salsa macha toasted sesame , lime
Octopus & pork belly - ayocote bean puree, poblano, salsa negro
Roasted bone marrow - machaca, guajillo chilli agave, orange, whipped cojitta cheese
Bay scallop aguachili - serrano, cucumber, salsa verde o roja cruda
Kolapore springs trout - aji amarillo , orange, mezcal cured trout roe, red onion
Beef cheek - ayocote bean puree, cojita, pickled red onion, salsa macha
Pork jowl - al pastor, pineapple, chicarron, anahiem, morita salsa
Cornish hen- mole pablano, toasted sesame
Prawns - morita chilli butter, lime, cilantro, chicatana salt
Eggplant spread on toast
Crepes with cottage cheese, herbs & garlic
Fresh spring salad with vegetables & feta
Traditional borscht served with rye bread, pork fat & garlic
Cabbage rolls in tomato sauce (beef+ chicken)
Chicken kyiv with mashed potatoes
Grilled meat skewers (shashlik) with roasted potatoes
Cherry vareniki (pierogi)
Syrniki with berry sauce
Assorted sushi/sashimi tuna cucumber salmon
Chilled prawn cocktail
Compressed watermelon feta mousse chilled wasabi microgreens
Crispy calamari pickled onion chilled cucumbercream
Thai style vegetable salad
Grilled prawns sweet corn relish
Fresh made lobster ravioli cavier cream
Fresh tuna tar tar avocado mango wonton chip
Ginger beef broccoli sesame
Chicken katsu
Grilled salmon ginger veloute bok choy basmati rice
Grilled seabass cauliflower mousse tomato caper butter
Japanese cheesecake
Lemon meringue tart
White chocolate raspberry mousse
Chocolate fondant raspberry purée fresh vanilla bean gelato
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
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 32 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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