Private Chef in Cali
Rent one of our 128 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cali
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cali in September 2017, more than 128 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cali and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Departamento del Valle del Cauca.
Starting in 2017, 23,546 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cali. To book your chef in Cali, 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 3,808 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,837 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 23,546 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cali usually book menus around 59,332 USD per person, including 3.85 courses, sharing an average of 4.43 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 Cali.












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.
128 Private Chefs in Cali
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More than 23,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.55 Chef
The guests in Cali have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.55.
4.86 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cali received an average score of 4.86.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.86 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cali has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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3,808 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cali
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Skillet slow rising naan bread with tzatziki and chickpea hummus with tahini and parsley
Bruschettas of candied uvalina tomatoes on sourdough bread with balsamic vinegar in blueberry reduction, fresh basil, thyme leaves and emmental cheese
Spiced beef stuffed tomatoes melted feta cheese accompanied by crispy pita bread
Chickpea falafel accompanied by truffled garlic mayonnaise
Supplì al telefono: rice croquettes filled with mozzarella
Mezclúm, caramelized onion, dried tomatoes green apple, cashews, pepper jack cheese and balsamic reduction
Classic caprese fresh basil, uvalina tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, honey balsamic reduction and olive oil
Cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, arugula, olive oil and feta cheese
Minced beef flat moussaka organic aubergines, nutmeg and herb bechamel sauce, feta and parmesan chees
Pappardelle with chicken and truffled portobellos organic baby spinach, tarragon-infused béarnaise sauce and parmesan
Greek beef and pork flatbread gyros with pickled vegetables, green apple, artisan pita bread, tzatziki and baked potatoes with sweet paprika sauce
Salmon marinated with citrus and mediterranean spices greek yogurt, cucumber and mint sauce with fettuccine al burro
Kofta (arabic beef or lamb meatball) almond jasmine rice and sweet potato sticks in yogurt and dill sauce
Artisanal ravioli stuffed with basil, tomato and mozzarella cheese accompanied by demi glacé sauce of red wine and baked chata
Mango and peach tartlet artisanal crumble base *with sugar free option. without wheat flour
Cinnamon roll cookie with vanilla ice cream, white chocolate and cream cheese frosting
Traditional tiramisu with artisanal biscottis soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream cheese and sweet wine
Crema catalana with almond cookie crumble
Vietnamese organic vegetable rolls in rice paper and honey teriyaki with orange, soy and sesame seeds
Rice paper rolls with smoked salmon, mango, avocado and madurito sauce
Meat and mushroom gyozas with roasted sesame seeds and soy sauce reduction
Shien lo pao stuffed with stewed pork (steamed bread subsequently baked to give crispness to the dough
Asian salad pickled ginger, mixed organic lettuce, roasted pistachio, soy sauce reduction, orange and mandarin wedges, and celery
Mixture, celery, roasted pumpkin seeds coconut yoghurt, mango, lemongrass and chive
Mezclum, carambolo, sweet soy reduction, crispy soy, pickled ginger and red onion
Kale, wakame seaweed, pickled cucumbers carrot, edamame, teriyaki sauce, roasted sesame seeds and avocado
Korean beef sirloin bibimbap fresh vegetables, wakame seaweed, sushi rice and kimchi
Chicken tikka masala with almond basmati rice and naan bread raita sauce
Orange chicken baos with sriracha with pickled red onion, radish, fresh carrot, cilantro and garlic alioli
Grilled albacore tuna with honey sauce aromatized with rosemary, black sesame and old mustard on an arracacha millefeuille
Pad thai stir fry of rice noodles, tamarind sauce, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, chives and roasted peanuts
Jaekwa gingerbread cookies with artisanal vanilla ice cream
Green apples and cinnamon pie with vanilla ice cream, orange zest and rosemary
Coconut flan, cookie crumble and date caramel
Coffee jelly with chocolate and cardamom cake
Yellow fruit mousse: mango and passionfruit, condensed milk and cookie crumble
Yellow corn arepitas from boyacá stuffed with momposino cheese
Shredded posta tacos in green plantain tortilla with pickled red onion
Shrimp empanadas accompanied by pickled avocado
Fried costeño cheese fingers and tree tomato jam *soft spicy
Grilled sweet corn with cilantro butter, quesito crumble, sopó cheese, and pickled sweet bell pepper
Encocado of white fish and shrimp with green plantain chips and coconut rice
Lomo viche encebollado with aguardiente and yellow potato croquettes with sopó cheese: steak cooked with onions and aguardiente, served with yellow potato croquettes and sopó cheese
Breaded sea bass fillet with coconut sauce and yucca purée: breaded sea bass fillet served with coconut sauce and yucca purée
Battered prawns with mango and rocoto pepper sauce and crispy costeño cheese and green plantain purée: battered prawns served with a mango and rocoto pepper sauce, accompanied by crispy costeño cheese and green plantain purée
Smoked pork rib with tamarind sauce and mote arepa nachos with red and green pepper picadillo: smoked pork rib served with tamarind sauce and mote arepa nachos topped with a red and green pepper picadillo
Crêpe of calados bananas with national chocolate sauce and whipped cream: crêpe filled with bananas cooked in syrup (calados), served with national chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Coconut cake filled with coconut cream and rum ice cream: coconut cake filled with coconut cream and served with rum ice cream
Coffee flan with chocolate cake and coffee arequipe
Cheesecake with dulce cortado and agraz jam
Brazo de reina: vainilla cake in roll form filled with strawberries cream and white chocolate ganache
Octopus tentacles in chimichurri, on creamy green plantain purée and pico de gallo
Green banana cayeye, grilled octopus in chimichurri, and mango viche pico de gallo
Blood sausage wrapped in blanched bell pepper with cilantro and cashew pesto
Ceviche de chicharrón de cerdo, ensaladilla de cebolla morada y croqueta de yuca
Ceviche de camarón en leche de tigre de maracuya en tostada de plátano verde
Gyosas rellenas de cerdo, glaseadas en salsa bbq de piña
Beef loin stuffed with mushrooms and nuts, red wine sauce, native potato purée, and house salad
Filet mignon, grilled asparagus, and native potato purée with blue cheese
Lobster tails in butter on creamy mushroom rice (extra cost, please inquiry)
Panceta de cerdo en salsa de tamarindo, puré de yuca cremoso y hortalizas de la huerta
Chocolate volcano
Hazelnut tiramisu with white chocolate mousse
Piña colada mousse on almond cookie and red fruit sauce
Anillos de calamar en tempura acompañas con salsa tártara y cascos de limon
Tentáculos de pulpo en chimicrurry, sobre puré cremoso de plátano verde y pico de gallo
Croqueta de yuca rellena de escabeche de camarón en salsa bisquet
Croqueta de papa rellena con cerdo en cerveza negra y salsa de pimentón asado
Bocado de camarón en salsa agridulce sobre tostada de galleta de maiz
Ceviche de chicharrón de cerdo, ensaladilla de cebolla morada y croqueta de yuca
Langostinos al ajillo acompañado de arroz napolitano y vegetales de la huerta con aceite de alga nori
Panceta de cerdo en salsa de teriyaki, puré de yuca cremoso y hortalizas de la huerta
Posta negra cartagenera compañada con arroz con coco, patacon y ensalda de aguacate
Filete de pescado en salsa al curry y coco, arroz titote, ensalada de la casa y tostón de plátano verde
Encocado de camarones en leche de coco
Tarta de manzana en masa flora, virutas de chocolate y gel de cerezas
Mousse cremoso de café sobre bizcocho de avellanadas y glaseado de chocolate
Crema catalana en ralladura de limón
Enyucado en salsa de corozo con helado de cola roman
Canastas de plátano con ceviche de mango
Montaditos de jamon horneado
Posta palenquera con sabores del pacífico, cremoso de maíz peto, crocantes de plátano y ensalada fresca
Altiplano, torta de almojábana y cuajada con cuadritos de bocadillo
Anillos de calamar en tempura acompañas con salsa tártara y cascos de limon
Tataki de salmón en salsa teriyaki
Wonton de pollo en mermelada de tomate y crema de aguacate
Sprint roll de vegetales y cerdo con salsa oriental
Croqueta de papa rellena con cerdo en cerveza negra y salsa de pimentón asado
Bocado de camarón en salsa agridulce sobre tostada de galleta de maiz
Ramen de lomo a la pimienta, col china y vegetales
Arroz oriental en frutos de mar, pan de corteza
Costilla de cerdo char siu acompañado por arroz de alga nori y camarones
Tarta de manzana en masa flora, virutas de chocolate y gel de cerezas
Mousse cremoso de café sobre bizcocho de avellanadas y glaseado de chocolate
Crema catalana en ralladura de limón
Artisanal fillo dough spanakopitas* feta cheese and organic spinach
Cold fermented vegetable focaccia filled with green pesto emulsion, tatsoi, spanish chorizo and gruyère cheese
Ricotta cheese dip cranberries, pistachios and toasted pecans, honey, serrano ham and ciabatta bread
Flower forest: micro vegetables glazed in balsamic and honey on a spinach sauce and sourdough bread
Mezclum, celery, roasted almonds, green apple greek yogurt, mustard and parmesan vinaigrette
Mezclúm, dates, toasted almonds, blueberries, tangerine wedges, pearl tomatoes labneh vinaigrette with old mustard
Grilled eggplant, dried tomatoes, blue cheese cream, candied almonds, argula and basil vinaigrette
Grilled prawns* in black beer and white wine on a bed of garlic butter, parsley and cilantro with yellow potato balls dipped in spiced parmesan, stuffed with blue cheese and gruyere
Fagottini pera e gorgonzola with lemon veal: fresh pasta filled with a mixture of pears, blue cheese, feta cheese, nutmeg, and parmesan, served with a cream, dill, and fennel sauce, accompanied by veal in a butter and lemon sauce
Risotto ai funghi with baked pork porchetta: risotto with truffle oil and baybell mushrooms and slices of baked porchetta
Soutzoukakia smyrneika and kolokithokeftedes: elongated meatballs made with spiced minced meat in a san marzano tomato sauce, accompanied by grated zucchini croquettes mixed with fresh herbs, onion, and feta cheese
Lamb or veal fatteh: pieces of toasted pita bread topped with chickpeas, yogurt sauce, almonds, roasted eggplant, lamb or veal, and mint
Afelia accompanied by wrinkled potatoes with mojo: pork marinated in red wine with coriander seeds, slow-cooked, accompanied by boiled yellow potatoes served with mojo, a canarian sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and paprika
Almond biscotti, dark chocolate mousse and candied almonds
Portokalopita* orange pie, greek yogurt and filo pasta
Traditional pistachio baklava* in artisanal filo dough
Black forest chocolate cake filled cherries cream
Raspberry and lemon creme anglaise tartlets
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 Cali.
What does a private chef service include in Cali?
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 Cali?
The price of renting a chef in Cali 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 51,894 USD to 69,206 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 51,894 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 90,938 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 97,297 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 69,206 USD 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 Cali?
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 128 chefs available in Cali. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cali 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 Cali?
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 Cali each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cali, 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 Cali.
Cost of a private chef in Cali
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cali 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 51,894 USD to 69,206 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 51,894 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 90,938 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 97,297 USD
For 2 people: 69,206 USD.
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 Cali!
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 Cali?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cali: 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 Cali!






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










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