Private Chef in Cúcuta
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cúcuta
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cúcuta in February 2017, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cúcuta and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Departamento de Norte de Santander.
Starting in 2017, 23,546 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cúcuta. To book your chef in Cúcuta, 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 Cúcuta usually book menus around 59,332 USD per person, including 3.78 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 Cúcuta.












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.
13 Private Chefs in Cúcuta
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More than 23,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.55 Chef
The guests in Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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3,808 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cúcuta
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
Caribbean seafood ceviche
Sea bass tartare
Special shrimps ceviche, roasted pineapple and chips plantains
Fish cream with crispy fish and salmon skin powder
Baby banana puree, garlic crab roasted yellow banana and sweet and sour shrimp
Special fish soup
Coconut breaded prawns
Fish and tiger prawn duo mashed cassava wrapped vegetables with spinach and garlic butter
Caribean style lobster risotto
Seafood casserole
Fried fish, coconut rice, avocado salad and tostones
Creamy rice with octopus
Cassava cake with ice cream
Coconut trilogy
Guava sheese cake and typical sweet
Rice pudin with cinnamon and raisins
Shrimp cocktail
Fish ceviche caribbean style
Cassava and plantains chips with guacamole
Beef or chicken skewer with roasted pineapple
Sauteed chicken teriyaki sauce and potatoes
Vegetarian tacos
Wrapped with roasted vegetables with sweet cjili
Coconut rice or white rice
Roasted yellow banana
Roasted vegetables
Stewed beans
Mashed potatoes or potato hulls sautèed with garlic
Roasted chicken
Mix salad with dressing
Beef tenderloin with chimichurri or black pepper sauce
Pork ribs bbq
Fried fish caribbean style
Grilled lobster
Alfajores
Tres leches cake
Chocolate cake
Coconut cake
Shrimp cocktail
Fish ceviche caribbean style
Tacos with beef o chicken and mexican sauce
Banana and cassava chips
Crispy sushi rice tuna tataki japanese mayonnaise asian salad
Basket plantain with garlic shrimps
Mashed potatoes or potato hulls sautèed with garlic
Coconut rice or white rice
Roasted tomatoes
Wok vegetables
Eggplant roll
Beff tenderloin with black pepper sauce or chimichurri
Fried fish caribbean style
Roasted chicken
Pork ribs bbq
Chocolate cake
Alfajores
Creeme brulee
Guava sheese cake and typical sweet
Tres leches cake
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
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 Cúcuta.
What does a private chef service include in Cúcuta?
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 Cúcuta?
The price of renting a chef in Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta?
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 13 chefs available in Cúcuta. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta?
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 Cúcuta each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cúcuta, 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 Cúcuta.
Cost of a private chef in Cúcuta
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cúcuta 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Cúcuta?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cúcuta: 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 Cúcuta!






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










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