Private Chef in Vancouver
Rent one of our 378 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Vancouver
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Vancouver in March 2017, more than 378 Private Chefs have joined Take a Chef in Vancouver and cook across Metro Vancouver Regional District. Most of what they cook here is not a tasting menu for strangers: it is a birthday, a romantic night in, or a table of friends who would rather not be in the kitchen. Across 574 completed services in Vancouver the average table is under six guests.
Starting in 2017, 42,107 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Vancouver. To book your chef in Vancouver, tell us what you have in mind: the date, the number of guests, the dietary restrictions and what kind of evening you are after. We read that brief and put together a shortlist of chefs who fit it, each with a menu built for your table and a price that already includes the shopping, the cooking, the service and the clean-up.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 13,393 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 30,613 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.78 out of 5. You choose from that shortlist, and from there we stay on the thread: menu changes, kitchen access, arrival times and anything that shifts between booking and the night itself stays in one place, in writing.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 42,107 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Vancouver usually book menus around 203 CAD per person, including 4.24 courses, sharing an average of 4.75 messages with their chefs. Across 323 rated reviews in Vancouver the comments tend to say the same thing twice: the food was better than expected, and nobody had to get up from the table.
Booking is only the beginning. Once you pick a chef, we confirm the menu, agree the timings and the kitchen access with them, we handle the payment inside one structured process, and we remain responsible for the service until the plates are cleared.
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378 Private Chefs in Vancouver
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More than 42,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.65 Chef
The guests in Vancouver have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.65.
4.83 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Vancouver received an average score of 4.83.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Vancouver has been scored with a 4.78 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 Vancouver.
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 a private chef in Vancouver depends on the size of the group, the season and how soon you book: smaller tables pay a different rate per person than larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 208 CAD to 279 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 208 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 180 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 210 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 279 CAD per person.
That rate is for the whole service, not an hourly fee: menu design, ingredients bought for your date, cooking in your kitchen, service at the table and the clean-up afterwards. Drinks and tableware are not included. Tell us your date and your numbers and we come back with complete quotes, with the total agreed in writing before anything is confirmed.
Tell us the date of your event, how many guests, any dietary preferences or allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. We read that and come back within a few hours with chefs who fit the brief, each with a menu written for your table and a full price for the evening.
You pick the one you want. From there we confirm the menu and the timings with the chef, keep the conditions and any changes in writing in one place, we handle the payment inside a structured process, and we stay responsible for the service through the night. Booking the chef is only the beginning of what we do.
There are currently 378 chefs available in Vancouver, and they cover the wider metro area, not just the city core: North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and the North Shore included. You do not have to search through them. Tell us where you are, the date and what you want the evening to look like, and we come back with chefs who fit and are actually free that night.
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 Vancouver each month?
Private chef bookings in Vancouver cluster around the dates people already have in the calendar. Birthdays are the single biggest reason a chef ends up in a Vancouver kitchen, followed by romantic nights in and gatherings of friends, so the weekends around those dates fill first. If your date is fixed, it is worth telling us early.
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 Vancouver.
Cost of a private chef in Vancouver
What a private chef costs in Vancouver depends on the size of the table, the season and how far ahead you book. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person than smaller ones:
Booking prices range from 208 CAD to 279 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 208 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 180 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 210 CAD
For 2 people: 279 CAD.
What that figure covers is the part most people get wrong: it is not just the cooking. It includes the menu built for your table, the shopping at local markets, the mise en place, the service through the evening and the kitchen left the way it was found.
Prices also move with the time of year, the neighbourhood and how soon you book. Tell us the date and the number of guests and we put together chefs who fit the brief, each with a menu and a full price for your evening, so you are comparing complete quotes and not hourly rates. Nothing is confirmed until you say so, and we handle the payment once it is.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Vancouver!
3 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 Vancouver?
In Vancouver the most booked choice is the Chef's special, where the chef proposes the menu around what you tell us you like. After that, the pattern in Vancouver is Italian, Mediterranean, French and local Pacific Northwest cooking, with seafood showing up in a good share of the menus. We also see Japanese and fusion menus regularly.
Beyond those, chefs here build menus around allergies, dietary restrictions and whatever the table actually wants, and we check that what you asked for is what the menu says before anything is confirmed. Tell us what you have in mind for your evening in Vancouver and we take it from there.
Enjoy a unique experience at home with a Private Chef
Enjoy a meal prepared by a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home; a great choice for any occasion! Inviting a professional into your kitchen transforms your home into an intimate restaurant. The best thing is that the experience is entirely based on you and your guests. Once we know your preferences, our chefs will share their menu ideas with you. Just pick the one you like the most. When the day of the service comes, your chosen chef will head to their favourite local market to buy the ingredients for your dishes. They will cook the entire meal in your kitchen and serve it to you and your guests. And don’t worry - before leaving, the chef will clean everything up so that you can just sit back and relax.
Our Private Chefs go the extra mile
Take a Chef is all about creating a dining experience that is perfect for you. That’s why the menu is designed according to your preferences. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in prominent culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. To make sure that everything is to your liking, you’ll be able to view a detailed profile of each chef that contacts you with a menu proposal. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!
Private Chef, professionalism and personalization
We have over 70 Private Chefs available in Vancouver, so we’re confident we can find the perfect one for you! Simply tell us your preferred cuisine and tastes and you’ll be able to view the profile of each chef who has contacted you with a menu proposal. All of our chefs have at least 10 years’ experience and come from the best culinary schools. You’ll be able to communicate directly with them to make sure that every little detail is to your liking.
Talk to our chefs in Vancouver
Every chef cooking in Vancouver through Take a Chef has professional training and years of restaurant kitchens behind them. What changes between one and another is what they cook and who they cook it for, so we look at your date, your table and your restrictions before we suggest anyone. Tell us about your evening in Vancouver and we come back with chefs who fit it, not with a directory.
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