Private Chef in Palmares
Rent one of our 272 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Palmares
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Palmares in April 2017, more than 272 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Palmares and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Palmares.
Starting in 2017, 2,446 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Palmares. To book your chef in Palmares, 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 1,107 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,507 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,446 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Palmares usually book menus around 20,880 USD per person, including 3.33 courses, sharing an average of 4.97 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 Palmares.












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!
272 Private Chefs in Palmares
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More than 2,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.16 Chef
The guests in Palmares have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.16.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Palmares received an average score of 4.79.
4.74 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.74 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Palmares has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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1,107 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Palmares
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Crispy lobster wantan pockets with ponzu sauce
-fresh shrimp tatrtar over rice crackers
Fresh tuna and white beans bruschetta
Scallopss ceviche with cilantro aguachile
Costa ricas style seafood vuelve a la vida soup with shrimp foam
Local seafood sampler( all sort of local seafood served with local sides)
Coconut breded shrimps with mango dipping sauce
Cured and roast mackrell with anchovies pil pil and cured cucumber
Japanease style grilled seabass served with slowcooked eggplant and pickle seaweeds salad
Sea and shore (red snapper and shrimps with curry emulsion)
Surf and turf (shrimp or lobster)served with local veggies
Seabass with green mango and chamoy salsa
Bananq leaf baked mahi mahi
Roast shrimps with mango and corn salsa
Cheese flan with nuts caramel
Tartte tatin (french style applenpie)
Basque cheesecake
Roast pineapple with ice cream and nuts crumble
Costa rican ceviche with peruvian yellow chili fresh fish marinated in lime juice, red onions, cilantro, and pineapple, with a touch of peruvian yellow chili for a smooth, spicy kick, served with green plantain chi
Beef empanadas with tamarind and ají panca sauce savory beef empanadas filled with spiced meat, olives, and raisins, served with a tamarind and ají panca sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors
Limeña causa with shrimp and mango pico de gallo traditional peruvian causa filled with fresh shrimp, accompanied by a fresh costa rican pico de gallo made with mango, cilantro, and lime
Quinoa salad with tropical fruits and passion fruit vinaigrette chilled quinoa combined with mango, papaya, and avocado, dressed with a tangy passion fruit vinaigrette and a hint of yellow chili to enhance the flavors
Tuna tartare with tamarind and lime from pica fresh tuna tartare, topped with a sweet tamarind and lime dressing from costa rica’s pica region, garnished with fresh scallions and cilantro
White fish tartare with tiger's milk and costa rican citrus fresh white fish marinated in peruvian tiger's milk with costa rican orange and lime, red onions, and cilantro, served with sweet potato chips
Pollo al ajillo with costa rican ceviche and yuca fritters garlic marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, served with a fresh costa rican ceviche and crispy yuca fritters for a perfect balance of flavors
Ceviche de camarones with spicy aji panca sauce and costa rican fried rice a refreshing shrimp ceviche made with lime and cilantro, topped with a smoky and spicy peruvian aji panca sauce, and served alongside fried rice with costa rican flair
Costillas de cerdo with peruvian aji amarillo sauce and fried yuca succulent pork ribs glazed with a flavorful peruvian ají amarillo sauce, served with crispy fried yuca and a side of pickled red onions
Pescado a la parrilla with costa rican mango salsa and peruvian potatoes grilled fish, seasoned with peruvian herbs and spices, topped with a refreshing costa rican mango salsa and served with roasted peruvian potatoes
Peruvian-style grilled octopus with costa rican coconut rice tender grilled octopus marinated in a blend of peruvian spices, served with aromatic costa rican coconut rice and a fresh side of sautéed vegetables
Costa rican chocolate mousse with peruvian quinoa crisp a smooth, velvety chocolate mousse made with high-quality costa rican cocoa, paired with crispy quinoa from peru for a delightful contrast of textures
Peruvian alfajores with costa rican coffee ganache soft shortbread cookies filled with a rich costa rican coffee-infused ganache, dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, flavorful bite
Chocoteja with tico-style dulce de leche traditional peruvian chocoteja (chocolate-filled with caramelized nuts and fruits) infused with costa rican dulce de leche for a rich, smooth experience
Peruvian maracuya meringue with costa rican chocolate shavings a light, airy meringue flavored with peruvian maracuya (passion fruit), topped with costa rican chocolate shavings for a rich and aromatic contrast
Crispy shrimp toast and shrimp tartar
-fish chicharrones (crispy fish served with cilantro dressing )hummus de aguacate y tostadas de pan pita
Banderillas de gamba y pejibaye
Clams in white wine sauce and lardo
Green mango and fish ceviche
Banana leaf baked lobster tail
Arroz caldoso de guisantes y frutos del mar
Charred octoups with roas peppers sauce and warm kale
Smoked salmon carpaccio with passion fruit
Local clams chowder
Lobster and arrugula salad
Black tortellini filled with shrimp paste
-cioppino (seafood stew)served with bread toasts
Whole baked fish (catch of the day )with sides
Coconut crispy jumbo shrimps with sweet and sour costa rican sauce
Surf and turf (shrimp or lobster)served with local veggies
Coffee flan
Guava cheesecake
Chocolate lava cake with caramel ice cream
Ceviche: made with fresh fish, seafood, or a mix, marinated in lime juice, onions, cilantro, and spices. it's fresh and light
Patacones: fried green plantain slices that are smashed. they are served with sauce or mashed beans, pico de gallo and guacamole
Fried yuca: yuca cut into pieces and fried, served with a sauce or just salted. it's a simple and tasty option
Fried snapper (pargo frito): a whole fried fish, very popular along costa rica’s coasts, usually served with rice and salad
Chifrijo: a dish made of rice, beans, fried pork (chicharrón), pico de gallo, and often accompanied by tortillas
Rice with seafood (arroz con mariscos): rice cooked with fresh seafood like shrimp, mussels, and squid. it’s a flavorful dish, especially popular in coastal regions
Steak in sauce (bistec en salsa): beef steak cooked in a sauce made with onions, bell peppers, and spices, typically served with rice, beans, or salad
Arroz con leche: a creamy dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon
Churros: often sold at fairs or by street vendors, costa rican churros are fried dough sticks sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon
Flan de leche: a creamy custard dessert made with milk, eggs, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. it’s smooth and delicious
Buñuelos: fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
Portobello mushroom fill with goat cheese, parmesan truffle foam
Beef carpaccio with arugula salad and fresh parmesan cheese
Garlic butter clams with baguette toast
Focaccia bruschetta with fresh mozzarella,tomato and basil
Arancini filled with goat cheese and garlic aioli
Octopus marinated with kalamata olives, roasted yellow potatoes with parmesan,garlic aioli sauce
Salmon tartar cornet,cream cheese,parmesan foam
Eggplant parmigiana
Greek salad with jumbo shrimp
Chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce
Prawns risotto,coral tuile, watercress salad with lemon vinaigrette
Tenderloin with demi glace sauce,potato gratin,green pea puree, sauteed asparagus
Black spaghetti frutti di mare
Lamb chop's,demi glace sauce,green peas, butternut squash puree
Potato gnocchi, ossobuco sauce with bacon and almond crumble
Fresh ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach,salmon ,truffle butter sauce
Sparkling wine mousse, raspberry coulis,chocolate tuille
Tiramisú
Crême brûlée
Burnt cheese cake with pistachio and white chocolate ganache
Opera cake
Lobster and chives tartlet served with smoked alioli
A la mode cpresse skewers( caprese skewer with tomato pesto)
Artichokes and parmesan souffle with bread crostinis
24 hour eggplant parmigiana
Hunters chicken with chicken demiglace
Grilled octopus with alioli sauce
Lamb loin with cherry oporto sauce and nuts
Mediterrian seafood duo ballotine( shrimp and fish)served with dill weed and tarragon sauce
Tenderloin with green peppercon sauce
Basque cheesecake
Napolitano cheesecake
Torttino di cioccolato
Seafood ceviche with lemon and ginger foam: a gourmet ceviche made with fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels), marinated in lime juice, cilantro, and red onion, accompanied by a light lemon and ginger foam for added freshness and texture
Beef carpaccio with red wine and lime reduction: thin slices of beef, marinated in olive oil, basil, and lime, served with a red wine reduction and orange juice, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil for a luxurious touch
Tuna tartare with guanabana sauce and olive oil: fresh tuna tartare mixed with red onions, cilantro, and a touch of chili, served with a guanabana (soursop) sauce and olive oil, creating a perfect balance of tropical and savory flavors
Corvina and avocado salad with lime vinaigrette and swiss chard: a fresh and light salad with marinated corvina fillets, avocado slices, swiss chard, and a lime and cilantro vinaigrette that highlights costa rican flavors
Grilled red snapper with coconut-lime foam and saffron risotto: a perfectly grilled red snapper fillet, topped with a delicate coconut-lime foam that enhances its tropical essence, served alongside a creamy saffron-infused risotto
Corvina in banana leaf with ginger-cilantro pesto, mango-avocado relish: a whole fillet of corvina steamed in a banana leaf, infused with aromatic ginger-cilantro pesto. served with a refreshing mango and avocado relish, a
Lobster in coconut-curry sauce with crispy tostones and cilantro foam: lobster tail poached in a rich coconut-curry sauce, topped with a smooth cilantro foam, and served with golden crispy tostones and a side of sautéed seasonal vegetables
Surf and turf: grilled filet mignon with lobster tail, achiote-cilantro butter, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Chocolate soufflé with costa rican coffee mousse: a decadent, airy chocolate soufflé served with a smooth costa rican coffee mousse, enhanced with a hint of dark rum and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and grated dark chocolate
Coconut-passion fruit panna cotta with mango coulis: a creamy panna cotta made with coconut milk and passion fruit, complemented by a vibrant mango coulis. garnished with fresh tropical fruits and mint leaves for a refreshing and indulgent finish
Tropical fruit pavlova with tamarind syrup and coconut flakes: a crisp meringue base with a soft interior, topped with a medley of tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and pineapple, and drizzled with tangy tamarind syrup and toasted coconut flakes
Caramelized plantain and cinnamon churros with vanilla rum sauce: soft plantains caramelized with cinnamon sugar, served alongside crispy churros, and drizzled with a rich vanilla rum sauce that enhances the dessert's tropical flavor
Arancini milanesse(saffron risotto croquette)
- creamy salmon rolls in smoked salmon served with capers sauce, arugula and red onions
Beef stuffed olives
Avocado hummus with pita bread
Caprese salad skewers
-asparagus chilled soup with homemade creme fraiche
French onion soup
Lobster medallion with green salmorejo and citronella foam
Beef carpaccio with crunchy capers and alioli
Charred octoups with roas peppers sauce and warm kale
Burrata cheese, roast balsamic peachs, cured ham and radichio salad
Artichoke and parmesan dip
Modern style capresse salad
Mwditerrean shrimp skewers with harissa sauce
Roast tenderloin with creamy polenta and peperonata
Pulpo a la gallega(crispy octopus, potatoes and smoked paprika s and
Chicken roulade with white wine sauce , served with ratstouille
Au papillote catch of the day served with two sides
Sea bass with home made gremolata sauce and seasonal veggies
Basque cheesecake
Cremee brulle
Peras pochadas al vino blanco( wine poach pears)
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 Palmares.
What does a private chef service include in Palmares?
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 Palmares?
The price of renting a chef in Palmares 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 15,765 USD to 73,471 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 15,765 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 37,654 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 48,971 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 73,471 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 Palmares?
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 272 chefs available in Palmares. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Palmares 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 Palmares?
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 Palmares each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Palmares, 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 Palmares.
Cost of a private chef in Palmares
The cost of hiring a private chef in Palmares 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 15,765 USD to 73,471 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 15,765 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 37,654 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 48,971 USD
For 2 people: 73,471 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 Palmares!
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 Palmares?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Palmares: 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 Palmares!






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










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