Private Chef in Manuel Antonio
Hire one of our 110 Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio and personalize your menu, 2981 clients in Manuel Antonio have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Manuel Antonio
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Manuel Antonio in April, 2017, more than 110 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Manuel Antonio and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Quepos.
Starting from 2017, 2981 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Manuel Antonio through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 1748 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 11005 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Our guests in Manuel Antonio usually book menus around 53061 CRC per person, including 3.13 courses, sharing an average of 4.71 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Manuel Antonio!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
110 Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio
More than 2900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Manuel Antonio have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio received an average score of 4.74.
4.89 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.89 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Manuel Antonio has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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 Chefs in Manuel Antonio.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Manuel Antonio is 74900 CRC per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 49554 CRC per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 37658 CRC. For 13 or more people the average price is 40542 CRC. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Manuel Antonio there are currently 110 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 2981 guests in Manuel Antonio, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Manuel Antonio
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Manuel Antonio each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Manuel Antonio, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Manuel Antonio?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Manuel Antonio is 74900 CRC per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 49554 CRC per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 37658 CRC. For 13 or more people the average price is 40542 CRC.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in Manuel Antonio each month?
After many years of offering our services in Manuel Antonio, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing all the time!
Every month, 1 Private Chefs register with us. Our verification team reviews these new Private Chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Manuel Antonio?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Manuel Antonio: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Manuel Antonio is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Asian cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio!
Enjoy the luxury of a Private Chef
Treat yourself to a private Chef service in the comfort of your own home. Organize a private chef service with Take a Chef and enjoy a unique culinary experience, perfect for important occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. It’s also a great way to add a romantic twist to dinner or to try out something different with friends. Take a Chef personalizes your service so you can enjoy your favorite foods. Just let us know your food preferences and our expert chefs in your area will send you custom menus to choose from. As for the ingredients, your chosen chef will buy fresh local produce on the day of the service. Your chef will prepare the meal right in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. They will do all the cleaning up, making sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving! A relaxing way to dine at home.
Our Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio go the extra mile
Take a Chef is all about creating a dining experience that is perfect for you. That’s why the menu is designed according to your preferences. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in prominent culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. To make sure that everything is to your liking, you’ll be able to view a detailed profile of each chef that contacts you with a menu proposal. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!
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Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Manuel Antonio is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Manuel Antonio who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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