Private Chef in Berna
Rent one of our 246 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Berna
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Berna in April 2017, more than 246 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Berna and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Bern-Mittelland District.
Starting in 2017, 2'533 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Berna. To book your chef in Berna, 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 780 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1'796 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.61 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2'533 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Berna usually book menus around 107 CHF per person, including 4.43 courses, sharing an average of 5.29 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 Berna.












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.
246 Private Chefs in Berna
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More than 2'500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Berna have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Berna received an average score of 4.68.
4.52 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.52 average score.
4.64 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Berna has been scored with a 4.64 on average.
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780 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Berna
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Greek salad with feta
Humus with grilled vegetables
Frittata ( vegetarian)
Meatballs with tomato sauce
Spinach roll with feta
Cuscus mixed with chickpeas and vegetables
Fried seafood
Quinoa mixed with sweet potato and vegtables
Lentil soup
Chicken breast marinated with saffron and lemon+ brown rice
Rice mixed with lentils with meatballs or fried onion and potato( vegetarian)
Grilled fish with potato
Stuffed eggplant with rice and ground beef or vegetable and rice(vegeterian)
Blaubeere cupcake
Chocolate cake
Lemon cake
Cottage cheese with berries marmalade
Herbal tea
Handmade fresh corn crunchy nachos
Frijoles refritos: red beans paste with spices
Guacamole: typical fresh avocado sauce, with tomatoes, fresh coriander and lemon
Pico de gallo sauce of fresh tomatoes, green chili, onions and fresh coriander
Creamy cheddar cheese sauce
Tex-mex tacos: handmade corn tortillas, stuffed with smoked chorizo, ragú with tomatoes, potatoes and cheese
Chicken tacos: handmade corn tortillas, stuffed with chicken slices and grilled bell peppers
Tex-mex salad of avocado, raw vegetables and beans, with yogurt sauce, cilantro and honey
Mexican rice, with chicken slices, vegetables, cilantro and spices
Mexican mac and cheese pasta, with beans, corn, bell peppers and cheddar sauce
Tex-mex soup with chicken slices, vegetables, toasted tortillas and sour cream
Tex-mex arizona potatoes, baked and stuffed with chilli con carne and cheese
Coconut pudding with dates
Dark chocolate pudding
Tomato carpaccio with rocket salad and goat cheese caramelized with honey and thyme
Avocado tartare with sun-dried tomatoes, toasted mandel and seared shrimp
Mixed salad with egg carpaccio, crispy speck and croutons with cherry-dressing
Asparagus and pea soup with rosemary croutons
Homemade stuffed tagliatella with truffle ricotta and truffle sauce
Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage on a tomato mirror
Risotto with saffron, lime and prawns
Beef fillet with green pepper sauce, rosemary potatoes and a mediterranean vegetable bouquet
Roast-beef with mashed potatoes, glazed vegetables and porto wein jus
Seared salmon steak with lemon mashed potatoes and glazed vegetables
Tiramisù
Homemade vanilla ice cream
Caprese salad: mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil, with extravirgin olive oil
Mix of spanish tapas: stuffed olives, sheep cheese and mini mushrooms bruschettas
Babaganoush eggplant puree with yogurt and tahine sesame paste
Turkish pide boat pastries of spinach and cheese, with muhammara peppers sauce
Pitta bread with 3 sauces: hummus, tzatziki and muhammara
Greek puff pastry stuffed with feta cheese and greek origan
Spanish gazpacho cold soup, with fresh tomatoes, raw vegetables and extra-virgin olive oil
Fish provenzal fritters, with green capers and fresh herbs sauce
Middle east spiced beef ragu pastries fatay, with creamy chickpeas and tahina hummus
Red turkish lentils soup with carots and tomatoes, with basmati rice
Cous cous with delicious flavoured stew with chicken, vegetables, spices and saffron
Kofta meatballs with tahina and yogurt sauce, with basmati rice
Valencian paella of chicken, beans, vegetables and yellow saffron rice with rosemary perfume
Greek mousaka of eggplant pie stuffed with beef ragu spiced with fresh herbs and cinnamon, and cover with delicious bechamel and feta cheese
Classic tiramisu
Halwa dessert of semola, cinnamon and wallnuts
Natillas vanilla pudding with cinamon
Crunchy baklava with walnuts, almonds and pistachios, profumed with rose water
Italian “bruschetta al pesto”: italian bread with basil pesto sauce and mini tomatoes
Caprese salad: mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil with olive oil and balsamic aceto
Sweet and sour sicilian eggplant caponata with tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts and fresh basil
Endive wafers with gorgonzola blue cheese cream, smoked bacon and walnuts
Zuckini carpaccio: fine leaves of zuckini and celery bars, marinated with sorrento lemon
Alpine salad with radicchio, pine nuts, crunchy smoked bacon, alp cheese cubes and walnut oil
Arancini rise and parmesan saffron balls, stuffed with beef ragout and peas
Risotto creamy with delicious selection of italian forest mushrooms
Potato gnocchi stuffed with four italian cheeses and walnuts, in sauce of mascarpone cheese, fresh tomatoes and basil leaves
Lasagne of bresaola ham, provolone cheese and fried eggplant with creamy pistachio sauce
Bolognese lasagne of ragout with creamy béchamel white sauce
Minestrone soup with pasta, beans and vegetables, with fresh basil pesto sauce
Spaghetti with grill peppers cream sauce, and crunchy pistachios of sicily
Meatloaf of pumpking and almonds amarettis cream, with beef ragu cooked in red wine
Chicken parmigiana with potatoes pure, toasted almonds, hazelnuts and green salad
Tuscany beef meatballs in traditional italian tomatoes sauce
Fish fritter balls “fritto” in green capers mediterranean sauce, with potatoes and fresh herbs
Spinach and potatoes meatballs with four cheeses sauce
Eggplant parmigiana pie with tomatoes sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese
Chicken strips and vegetables stew, with creamy tumeric sauce
Brownies of dark chocolate and walnuts, with fresh red fruit sauce
Classic tiramisu
Panna cotta pudding (to select: vanilla/chocolate/coffe/saffron or amaretto almonds), with fresh blueberry sauce
Italian “bruschetta al pesto”: italian bread with basil pesto sauce and mini tomatoes
Caprese salad: mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil with olive oil and balsamic aceto
Sweet and sour sicilian eggplant caponata with tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts and fresh basil
Endive wafers with gorgonzola blue cheese cream, smoked bacon and walnuts
Zuckini carpaccio: fine leaves of zuckini and celery bars, marinated with sorrento lemon
Alpine salad with radicchio, pine nuts, crunchy smoked bacon, alp cheese cubes and walnut oil
Risotto creamy with delicious selection of italian forest mushrooms
Lasagne of bresaola ham, provolone cheese and fried eggplant with creamy pistachio sauce
Bolognese lasagne of ragout with creamy béchamel white sauce
Minestrone soup with pasta, beans and vegetables, with fresh basil pesto sauce
Spaghetti with grill peppers cream sauce, and crunchy pistachios of sicily
Tuscany beef meatballs in traditional italian tomatoes sauce
Meatloaf of pumpking and almonds amarettis cream, with beef ragu cooked in red wine
Fish fritter balls “fritto” in green capers mediterranean sauce, with potatoes and fresh herbs
Spinach and potatoes meatballs with four cheeses sauce
Eggplant parmigiana pie with tomatoes sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese
Chicken strips and vegetables stew, with creamy tumeric sauce
Brownies of dark chocolate and walnuts, with fresh red fruit sauce
Panna cotta pudding (to select: vanilla/chocolate/coffe/saffron or amaretto almonds), with fresh blueberry sauce
Œuf parfait au caviar / huile de basilic / pain au levain
Velouté de potiron / poudre de champignons sauvages / pistaches / croûtons maison / gressins
Pièce de bœuf cuite à basse température / jus corsé au cigare / sauce huître–soja / pomme de terre à l’huile de truffe noire
Fondant au chocolat suisse (71 %) / glace vanille / poudre de chocolat chaud
Treasure box
Italian “bruschetta al pesto”: italian bread with basil pesto sauce and mini tomatoes
Caprese salad: mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil, with extravirgin olive oil
Zuckini carpaccio: fine leaves of zuckini and celery bars, marinated with sorrento lemon
Sweet and sour sicilian eggplant caponata with tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts and fresh basil
Endive wafers with gorgonzola blue cheese cream, smoked bacon and walnuts
Alpine salad with radicchio, roasted pine nuts, crunchy smoked bacon, mountain cheese cubes and walnut oil
Rise and parmesan saffron balls, stuffed with beef ragu, chili and fresh peas
Risotto creamy with delicious selection of italian forest mushrooms
Potato gnocchi stuffed with four italian cheeses and walnuts, in sauce of mascarpone cheese, fresh tomatoes and basil leaves
Lasagne of bresaola ham, provolone cheese and fried eggplant with creamy pistachio sauce
Minestrone soup with pasta, beans and vegetables, with fresh basil pesto sauce
Spaghetti with grill peppers cream sauce, and crunchy pistachios of sicily
Bolognese lasagne of italian beef ragu, cover with creamy béchamel sauce and parmesan cheese
Tuscany meatballs in traditional italian tomatoes sauce
Chicken strips and vegetables stew, with creamy tumeric sauce
Chicken cutlets with potatoes pure with toasted almonds and hazelnuts or green salad
Vegetables and ham omelette (frittata) with green salad and apple chutney
Eggplant parmigiana pie with tomatoes sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese, with green leaves
Meatloaf of pumpking and almonds amarettis cream, with beef ragu cooked in red wine
Fish fritter balls “fritto” in green capers mediterranean sauce, with potatoes and fresh herbs
Spinach and potatoes meatballs with four cheeses sauce
Classic tiramisu
Italian brownies of dark chocolate and walnuts, with fresh red fruit sauce
Panna cotta pudding (to select: vanilla/chocolate/coffe/saffron or amaretto almonds), with fresh blueberry sauce
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 Berna.
What does a private chef service include in Berna?
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 Berna?
The price of renting a chef in Berna 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 93 CHF to 151 CHF. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 93 CHF per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 95 CHF per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 109 CHF per person, and for 2 people, the price is 151 CHF 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 Berna?
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 246 chefs available in Berna. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Berna 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 Berna?
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 Berna each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Berna, 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 Berna.
Cost of a private chef in Berna
The cost of hiring a private chef in Berna 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 93 CHF to 151 CHF per person.
For 13 people or more: 93 CHF
For 7 to 12 people: 95 CHF
For 3 to 6 people: 109 CHF
For 2 people: 151 CHF.
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 Berna!
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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Berna?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Berna: 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 Berna!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Bern?
Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different in Bern? Or maybe you want to organise a lovely meal for the whole family to celebrate that special occasion without anyone having to cook? Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town. The only difference is that the entire experience is built around you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!

Bern's best Private Chefs come to your home
Our Private Chefs in Bern have trained in some of the best hospitality schools in the world and many have worked in Michelin Star restaurants. We can find the perfect fit for your special occasion. All you have to do is let us know the type of cuisine you’d like to enjoy, and we’ll find the right chef for you. You’ll be able to talk to the chef directly to make sure that every detail is exactly how you would like it!

Fancy trying something new in Bern? We have the perfect idea!
Turn your house into a top restaurant. The experience begins when you request a menu from Take a Chef. Our Chefs in Bern will send you their proposals and customise the menu and service according to your preferences. On the day of the event, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at your house, serve the meal and leave everything spotless - so you don’t have to worry about anything!






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










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