Private Chef in Zermatt
Rent one of our 191 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Zermatt
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Zermatt in July 2015, more than 191 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Zermatt and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Visp District.
Starting in 2015, 12'242 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Zermatt. To book your chef in Zermatt, 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 3'867 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 7'814 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.44 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 12'242 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Zermatt usually book menus around 113 CHF per person, including 4.19 courses, sharing an average of 5.37 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 Zermatt.












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.
191 Private Chefs in Zermatt
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More than 12'200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.21 Chef
The guests in Zermatt have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.21.
4.55 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Zermatt received an average score of 4.55.
4.42 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.42 average score.
4.51 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Zermatt has been scored with a 4.51 on average.
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3'867 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Zermatt
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Bruschetta with tomato concassé, basil, tuscan oil and maldon salt flakes🌱
Shrimp cocktail in pink sauce
Warm genoese focaccia & pistachio mortadella🌱
Fresh mozzarella, cuore di bue tomato & basil oil🌱
Ascolana olives
★ grandma's traditional lasagna with sausage ragù
Pacchero with zucchini cream, crispy guanciale tossed with fresh mint oil
Rigatoni alla norma with shavings of sicilian pdo salted ricotta🌱
Spaghettone with confit garlic, tuscan igp extra virgin olive oil, chili pepper and flavored breadcrumbs🌿
Trofie with pesto alla genovese and light touch of stracchino🌱
Gnocchi with datterino tomato, fresh basil & tuscan oil🌱
Italian suckling pig arista cooked in milk with fresh sage and rosemary
Pink roast beef, light salsa tonnata and capers
★ beef meatballs in reduced tomato sauce
Scaloppine with white wine & fresh herbs
Eggplant "parmigiana" with tomato, fresh basil, and parmigiano reggiano pdo🌱
Baked gratinated anchovies, lemon and aromatic breadcrumbs
Valeriana, vinaigrette ai pomodori secchi🌿
Creamed spinach🌱
Crispy roasted potatoes🌿
Home-made jam crostata with vanilla gelato
Vanilla panna cotta with strawberry compote
Marinated strawberries with mint and custard gelato
Traditional chocolate salami
★ modern tiramisu with salted caramel pearls
Baked peaches with amaretti and dark chocolate
Sorrento lemon cream and crunchy biscuit crumble
Pulpo a la gallega · moderne interpretation · kartoffelschaum galician octopus · modern interpretation · potato foam
Pimientos del piquillo · meeresfrüchte · bechamel-luft piquillo peppers · seafood · béchamel air
Jamón ibérico · warmes brot · tomatenpulver iberian ham · warm bread · tomato powder
Garnelen al ajillo · knoblauch-luft · petersilienöl garlic prawns · garlic air · parsley oil
Jakobsmuscheln · zitrusöl · zitronenperlen scallops · citrus oil · lemon pearls
Tortilla española · trüffel · kartoffel-espuma spanish omelette · truffle · potato espuma
Kalbsbäckchen · rotweinreduktion · kartoffel-emulsion veal cheeks · red wine reduction · potato emulsion
Seehecht · galicische sauce · gemüse hake · galician sauce · vegetables
Geschmortes rind · kartoffeln · jus braised beef · potatoes · jus
Mandelkuchen · orangencreme · orangenkaviar almond cake · orange cream · zimt caviar
Crema catalana · karamellisiert crema catalana · caramelised
Pistazien-coulant · dunkles schokoladensorbet · pistazienerde pistachio coulant · dark chocolate sorbet · pistachio soil
★ beef carpaccio, iced celery, toasted pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano chips and light truffle mayonnaise
Sous-vide igp veal, tonnata sauce, pantelleria dop caper powder & crispy parmesan puff pastry wafer
★ 64° low-temperature cooked egg on parmesan cream, saffron and balsamic vinegar igp caviar🌱
Argentinian prawn wrapped in crispy kataifi with lime mayonnaise
★ marinated salmon carpaccio in lime osmosis, tahiti vanilla whipped butter and soft focaccina
Potato mousse and mussels all arrabbiata
Burrata di andria igp with confit cherry tomatoes, basil oil & black olive soil🌱
★ croquettes di mortadella igp, carbonara mayonnaise & crispy guanciale
Piedmontese fassona igp knife-cut, light truffle mayonnaise, toasted hazelnuts & parmigiano reggiano snow
Fusilloni yellow datterino, mussels and buffalo mozzarella
Plin di langa with parmesan cream and crunchy hazelnuts🌱
★ fusilli with ricotta cream and semi-dry cherry tomatoes, seared bra sausage (slow food presidio) and shavings of ric
Tonnarelli amatriciana di octopus
Risotto with saffron, seafood, basil oil and burnt lemon air
Spaghetto cacio e pepe e argentine prawn
Linguine with veraci clams, zucchini cream and burnt lemon zest
★ mancini spaghettone with sea urchin pulp & nori seaweed powder
Risotto carnaroli with caramelized cherry tomatoes, burrata fondue and basil🌱
★ dark chocolate mousse ecuador 77%, antiqua extra virgin olive oil, maldon salt and hazelnuts
★ modern tiramisu with salted caramel pearls
Plant-based coconut and vanilla panna cotta, served with seasonal fruit coulis🌿
Deconstructed cheesecake with fresh berries
★ mom's torinese bönet with ecuadorian cocoa and mombaruzzo amaretti
Yogurt and passion fruit mousse
Chamomile panna cotta, passion fruit sauce
Assortiment de mise en bouche du moment
Œuf parfait 64°c, fricassé de champignons & condiments / perfect egg 64°c, mushroom fricassee & condiments
Velouté de saison fruits sec torréfiés huile aromatique
Betterave rôtie au miel chèvre et pickles
Tartare de filet mignon de veau suisse , pickles et condiments
Escalope de foie gras poêlée et condiments
Carpaccio de poisson extra frais et ses condiments / carpaccio of extra fresh local fish and its condiments
Aubergine confite , fêta , yaourt grecque acidulé , crémeux aubergine et pickles
Mozzarella burratina aop on fire et condiments de saison / mozzarella burratina aop on fire and seasonal condiments
A partager côte de bœuf suisse blackangus, sauce aux morilles sauvages & garniture de saison / to share premium beef rib swiss blackangus, wild morel sauce and seasonal garnish
Ceviche de poisson local, condiment exotique aux agrumes et coco légèrement pimenté / local fish ceviche, exotic citrus and slightly spicy coconut condiment
Cœur de filet de saumon frais local confit à l'huile d'olive vierge extra, bisque de homard, condiments et garniture de saison
Coeur de filet de boeuf suisse blackangus, sauce aux morilles sauvages & garniture de saison / swiss black angus beef tenderloin, wild morel sauce & seasonal garnish
Cote de veau aop , garniture de saison et sauce morilles sauvages
Grenadin de veau suisse, sauce aux morilles sauvages & garniture de saison
Nage de saint jacques , bisque de homard et garniture de saison
Curry de sandre suisse du lac léman, tagliatelles fraîche à l'ail des ours & légumes blanchis
Palette de bœuf black angus braisée et polenta crémeuse
Entremet de saison signature trompe l’œil
Caponatina di verdure croccanti, olio alla menta, mandorle di modica
Parmigiana di melanzane con spuma di caciotta ragusana e polvere di cipolla rossa
Finta milanese di sedano rapa con fondo di verdure, maionese al lime, verdure croccanti di stagione
Arancino di riso
Vitello tonnato cotto a bassa temperatura, maionese tonnata rivisitata, cucunci di pantelleria, pistacchio di bronte e polvere di capperi
Tartare di fassona con spuma di parmigiano 36 mesi e tartufo nero dei nebrodi
Carnaroli riserva con crema di datterino, olio al basilico e melanzana grigliata
Spaghetto con crema di erbe selvatiche, finocchietto, pinoli tostati e crumble di pane al limone
Riso carnaroli con zafferano e polvere di lamponi
Bussiate con pesto alla trapanese
Riso carnaroli riserva allo zafferano, salsa al parmigiano e fondo di manzo
Anelletti al forno
Ravioli handmade di ricotta di pecora e scorzetta di limone con ristretto di datterino e olive taggiasche
Cannolo siciliano piattidautore
Cremoso al pistacchio, crumble al cacao, gel al mango e pistacchio di bronte
Tiramisù piattidautore
Crostata di frutta e fragole
Ascolana olives
★ la mia caponata siciliana, melanzane dorate, agrodolce & basilico fresco
Bruschetta with tomato concassé, basil, tuscan oil and maldon salt flakes
Piedmontese tonnato veal
Quadrotti of focaccia di recco with stracchino
Parma ham dop with fresh sweet melon
Tagliatelle alla bolognese, slowly cooked ragù and parmigiano reggiano dop
Pasta alla carbonara with crispy guanciale and pecorino romano dop
Pasta all'amatriciana with crispy guanciale and san marzano dop tomatoes
Pasta cheese and pepper
★ grandma's traditional lasagna with sausage ragù
Saffron risotto with parmigiano reggiano dop cream
Pasta alla scarpariello with burrata cream & basil oil
Bolognese tortellini, parmesan cream & crispy prosciutto cotto dop
Scaloppine with velvety marsala sauce
Herb-roasted chicken, three pepper sauce
★ beef meatballs in reduced tomato sauce
Sea bass fillet, olives & mediterranean aromas
Eggplant "parmigiana" with tomato, fresh basil, and parmigiano reggiano pdo
Sliced beef, arugula, parmigiano reggiano & balsamic vinegar of modena
Fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette
Creamed spinach
Crispy roasted potatoes
Smash potatoes with herbs and mountain butter
Classic tiramisu with chocolate shavings
Traditional home-made jam tart with vanilla ice-cream
Apple cake 2.0 – sautéed apples with honey and cinnamon, biscuit crumble and vanilla ice cream
★ mom's torinese bönet with ecuadorian cocoa and mombaruzzo amaretti
Vanilla panna cotta with strawberry compote
Marinated strawberries with mint and ice cream
Deconstructed cheesecake with fresh berries
Mediterranean seafood mix salad
Gnocchetti with giant shrimp and pistachio cream
Salmon fillet steak in zucchini crust and chickpeas hummus cream
Sicilian cassata with candied fruit and sugar paste
Mixed sushi and sashimi
Chirashi-sushi
Stew chiken kara-age
Okonomiyaki
Futomaki
Yakisoba
Meet gyōza
Ebi yaki udon
Gomoku takikomi gohan
Tataki tuna with teriyaki sauce
Tonkatsu
Plun sobuta
Kakuni chashu
Sake no shiitake
Mabo-dofu
Ichigo daifuku mochi
Green matcha tea parfait
Anmitsu
Dorayaki
Shiratama dango
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 Zermatt.
What does a private chef service include in Zermatt?
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 Zermatt?
The price of renting a chef in Zermatt 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 86 CHF to 134 CHF. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 86 CHF per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 75 CHF per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 95 CHF per person, and for 2 people, the price is 134 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 Zermatt?
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 191 chefs available in Zermatt. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Zermatt 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 Zermatt?
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 Zermatt each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Zermatt, 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 Zermatt.
Cost of a private chef in Zermatt
The cost of hiring a private chef in Zermatt 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 86 CHF to 134 CHF per person.
For 13 people or more: 86 CHF
For 7 to 12 people: 75 CHF
For 3 to 6 people: 95 CHF
For 2 people: 134 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 Zermatt!
1 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 Zermatt?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Zermatt: 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 Zermatt!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Zermatt?
Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different? Or maybe you want to organize 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!

Experience culinary perfection
All of our chefs have at least ten years’ worth of experience in the industry and have graduated from the best cooking schools. So our goal is to find the perfect chef for you and to make this the best dining experience. With over 10 chefs in Zermatt, we know we can find the right match for you! Once you receive menu proposals, you’ll be able to view the professional profiles of each chef who has contacted you and choose the one that suits you. At this point you’ll also be able to contact them directly through our messaging service to make sure that every detail is to your liking.

Fancy trying something new in Zermatt? 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 will send you their proposals and customize 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 Zermatt
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 Zermatt? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Zermatt, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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