Private Chef in Virgil
Rent one of our 212 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Virgil
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Virgil in April 2017, more than 212 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Virgil and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 277 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Virgil. To book your chef in Virgil, 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 39 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,385 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.39 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 277 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Virgil usually book menus around 3 CAD per person, including 4.61 courses, sharing an average of 4.15 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 Virgil.












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!
212 Private Chefs in Virgil
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.31 Chef
The guests in Virgil have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.31.
4.3 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Virgil received an average score of 4.3.
4.43 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.43 average score.
4.35 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Virgil has been scored with a 4.35 on average.
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39 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Virgil
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Watermelon and seared tuna carpaccio with fresh blackberries, microgreens and a fig and balsamic dressing
Spaghetti cacio e pepe with shaved truffle
Grilled beef tenderloin with portobello mushroom and red wine risotto, sumac carrots, glazed cipollini onions. port wine jus
Balsamic and mint marinated strawberries with a amaretto sabayon and a pannetone crumble
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Charcuterie board ( 5 types cheese, 5 types meat , fruit ) *share plate
( soup ) potato leek cream
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Baked salmon ( market vegetable, black rice, lemon, herbs )
Fusilli pasta meat sauce ( beef, onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, thyme )
Truffle mushroom ravioli ( spinach, garlic, shallot, wine, cream, truffle oil )
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce )
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Braised beef short ribs ( market vegetable, mashed potato, red wine sauce )
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Cheesecake & fruit
Warm canele / black sesame ice cream
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Smoke infused hamachi carpaccio ( *imported japanese hamachi, extra virgin oil & herbs ) *served from under a smoking cloche
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Branzino pan seared ( market vegetables, wild rice, herbs lemon sauce )
Duck à l'orange / roast duck breast ( local duck, vegetable medley ) *ontario duck
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus ) *pei lobster
Lamb shank ( slow cook lamb shank, creamy potato, market vegetable ) *ontario lamb
Chicken supreme ( stuffed mushroom, spinach, goat cheese, market vegetables ) * ontario chicken
Salmon wellington ( salmon, spinach, cream cheese, puff pastry, market vegetables, lemon cream sauce)
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Cheesecake & fruit
Matcha tiramisu
Warm canele in caramel sauce, pear compote, icecream
Basque cheese cake
Monkfish tempura with aioli
Crab, smoked haddock, pickled granny smith apples
Sweet pea panna cotta, crab, avocado and mango sorbet
Crab and compressed watermelon, watermelon gel, mint oil
Scallops with curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisp and pomegranate
Chicken liver pate with anti pasti platter
Asparagus , crispy poached eggs, parmesan tuile and blood orange hollandaise
Seared tuna with miso and tofu
Native lobster , heritage carrots, carrot puree, charred sweetcorn
Lobster masala
Tuna tartare, pickled mooli, puffed rice,
Crab roulade, compressed watermelon, mint oil, mascarpone
Mustard panna cotta, heritage beetroot, goats cheese crumble
Soy and butter poached cod, pickled apples and fish roe buerre blanc
Sous vide fillet of beef, pommes anna, mushroom puree,
Angus rib eye, mushroom puree, beef tea, marcaine potaoes
Swordfish, pea and potato pancake, warm tartare sauce
Sea trout with ruby chard, clams, peas, beetroot buerre blanc
Duck breast with poached cherries, duck jus, pommes anna
Braised sicilian rabbit
Thai green curried pineapple
Pumpkin custard tart, ginger cinnamon cream
Salted caramel tart, praline cream, vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate and brown butter ganache, coconut , french vanilla ice cream, crumble
Ricotta and pistachio cannoli with macerated fruits and strawberry soup
Charcuterie board ( 4 types cheese, 4 types meat , fruit ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Duck à l'orange / roast duck breast ( local duck, vegetable medley ) *ontario duck
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus ) *pei lobster
Salmon wellington ( salmon, spinach, cream cheese, puff pastry, market vegetables, lemon cream sauce)
Chilean sea bass / pan seared ( market vegetables, edamame geen sauce )
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Truffle mushroom ravioli ( spinach, garlic, shallot, wine, cream, truffle oil )
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Matcha tiramisu
Basque cheese cake
Warm canele in caramel sauce, pear compote, icecream
Cheesecake & fruit
Seasonal composed salad or refined vegetable starter
Market-inspired seafood or warm seasonal dish
House-crafted soup, pasta, or grain-based course
Chef’s selection of premium protein or market fish
Vegetarian feature available
Chef’s dessert inspired by the season
Arancini - crispy saffron risotto balls with cheese/ragu filling served with yogurt and pomegranate molasses
Carpaccio di manzo (thinly sliced, high-quality beef tenderloin, elegantly served raw with mustard sauce, crostini, and capers)
Burrata with walnut pesto, luxurious duck prosciutto, arugula and figs
Hamachi crudo with orange gel, yogurt sauce, radicchio rosa, blood orange, fresno chili, pomegranate seeds
Cacio e pepe -classic roman pasta with pecorino and black pepper
Tagliatelle al ragù (beef ragu and fresh homemade pasta)
Spaghetti ai frutti di mare - seafood linguine with prawns, scallops, and clams
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil
Chicken cacciatora ravioli with carbonara foam, jus and italian kale sauce
Tomahawk steak (sharing) with red wine jus and roasted rosemary potatoes
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
Basque cheesecake with berry compote
Classic tiramisu
Classical crème brûlée
Millefoglie al pistacchio – crispy layers of caramelized puff pastry filled with creamy sicilian pistachio custard and mascarpone, topped with crushed pistachios and a light dusting of powdered sugar
Salmon tartar on crispy rice with jalapeno and avocado
Wild mushroom arancini with mushroom-shoyu puree
Shrimp tempura with sweet soy glaze and watermelon radish
Gochujang beef tartar with rice crisps
Creamy miso spaghetti with cured meats (or japanese wild mushroom for vegetarians)
Soy marinated steak with maitake mushroom
Asian style slow braised beef ribs with bone marrow gremolata
Herb crusted black cod with miso sabayon and watercress coulis
Soy-marinated (gluten free soy if needed) cauliflower steak with black garlic mayo, pickled ginger, crispy shallots, miso sabayon and herbs
Macha basque cheesecake with berry compote
Jasmine panna cotta with fresh tropical fruit mix, yuzu honey, macha dust, and sesame tuile
Matcha tiramisu- layered matcha-infused mascarpone cream, espresso-saoked sponge, and white chocolate dust
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 Virgil.
What does a private chef service include in Virgil?
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 Virgil?
The price of renting a chef in Virgil 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 183 CAD to 227 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 183 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 183 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 205 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 227 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 Virgil?
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 212 chefs available in Virgil. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Virgil 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 Virgil?
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 Virgil each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Virgil, 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 Virgil.
Cost of a private chef in Virgil
The cost of hiring a private chef in Virgil 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 183 CAD to 227 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 183 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 183 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 205 CAD
For 2 people: 227 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 Virgil!
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.






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










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