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Chef Ameera Leguex

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94 jobs

I invest my energy in all my culinary adventures! I'm passionate about international cuisine, and as a third-generation Californian, I blend my love for West Coast staples with spices from around the world.

Chef Matteo Zamboni

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23 jobs

I was born in Italy and immersed in fine dining in some of the world's best restaurants. I was head chef in the 2-hatted Pilu in Freshwater and worked in the 2-hatted Ormeggio at the Spit, the 3-hatted Quay Restaurant Sydney, and the 3-Michelin-star RyuGin in Tokyo.

Chef Linda Di Somma

4.8

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60 jobs

My cooking influences blend Mediterranean and European cuisine, but my real passion is tasteful Italian cuisine: always fresh, always simple. Ideal for any family night!

Chef Alex Bogdan

4.7

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243 jobs

With Take a Chef, I discovered that I could share my culinary experiences in a more intimate and personalised way. I simply love the excitement involved in birthday party menus.

Chef Joe Henderek

4.8

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107 jobs

I love blending modern Mediterranean and Eastern European flavours, drawing from my classical French background. I prioritise fresh, seasonal ingredients, accentuating with herbs, artisanal elements, and local seafood. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, I craft dishes for a unique tasting menu.

Chef Jonlin Carollissen

4.8

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48 jobs

Understanding the cultures and meanings of each heritage is important to me, touching the essence of the produce in its true form. When I cook, I like my guests to feel part of that process and understand the meaning behind each preparation. That's the heart of a great hands-on experience.

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Felipe Faouakhiri

Cala Llonga

4.7 • 234 services

Chong Kim Ooi

Thousand Oaks

5 • 1286 services

Lory Herschkorn

Saint-Tropez

4.8 • 30 services

Dave Mau

Orange

5 • 391 services

James Richmond

Napa

4.8 • 163 services

Kathleen Engelhardt

Los Angeles

4.5 • 81 services

Facundo Kairuz

Miami

4.9 • 85 services

Horacio Coutinho

San Diego

4.8 • 258 services

Melissa Mehra

Palm Springs

4.8 • 514 services

Chris Manos

Marina Del Rey

4.9 • 125 services

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4.86 Chef

The guests have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.86.

4.92 Food quality

The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs received an average score of 4.76.

4.88 Presentation

Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.72 average score.

4.82 Cleaningness

The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Other Countries has been scored with a 4.78 on average.

I thought Kenneth did a fantastic job. I highly recommend him. His menu is extensive. He is very skilled and made us delicious meals for five nights while in Costa Rica. If we ever came back to this location, I would definitely want to hire him again. He arrived on time, prepared absolutely everything and cleaned up afterwards. The experience was amazing.

Chef Lorenzo provided a delicious meal for us and our guests even though we have a small kitchen which he left in a spotless condition.

Pete came to my home and cooked a wonderful three-course meal, and the whole experience was absolutely fabulous. His professionalism was outstanding from start to finish, while still being incredibly friendly and approachable. The food itself was exceptional — beautifully prepared, delicious, and clearly cooked with real skill and passion. Pete made the entire evening relaxed and enjoyable, and I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent private dining experience.

Chef Michael was incredible. It was my wife and my first night in Bali, and it could not have been better. Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. I would recommend him every time.

Chef Sabry was very professional; the table setting, and the food plating were beautifully done. The food itself was very good. We also enjoyed that she was able to take into consideration the food, allergies that our Group had as well as specially remembered our birthday girl.

This was truly a remarkable experience. I booked a private stay that was a surprise for my boyfriend’s birthday. The stay had a very limited kitchen and Johana made me feel confident that it would not be an issue via chat. When the day came, still exceeded my expectations. I can’t believe the beautiful, tasty dishes that came out. We even customize the menu to include my boyfriend’s favorite dessert. We enjoyed every minute of it. Excellent communication, punctual, delicious food, and very kind. I will definitely book again and I can’t wait to share with my friends.

Exceptional Private Chef Experience We had an outstanding experience with our private chef Matthew Greyard and cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, his professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were evident. The menu was thoughtfully curated to our preferences, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious from start to finish. Each dish was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and perfectly balanced in flavor. Our chef was warm, respectful, and seamless to have in our home—leaving the kitchen spotless and allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the evening. We were celebrating my wife’s birthday and he made it more than just a meal; it was a memorable culinary experience. We will absolutely be booking Matthew again and recommending them to friends and family. An exceptional chef who goes above and beyond in every way.

Chef Lerisa was amazing from having our first conversation about the menu all the way to cleaning up after all of us after wards! The food was beyond expectations. Flavors were phenomenal and everything was well curated! Portions were huge we had tons of leftovers and chef packaged everything for us. She left the kitchen so spotless which I was shocked by especially after a 4 course meal! Will definitely be rebooking her in the future!

Carlos has been an incredible host/teacher/chef of the experience of having a chef with us. It was a great sharing moment with excellent food, and better engagement from chef. It really made the difference, his way of engaging with all of us and making us dive into each dish and the method behind. Thanks!!!!

We cannot recommend George enough! We had never hired a private chef before and it could not have been a more enjoyable from beginning to end. Our team was so impressed by the quality of the food and presentation. In addition to that, George was so attentive and engaging throughout the whole night and the level of service is top notch. 5 stars and can't wait to work with him again!

Chef Ritianne was wonderful! She was always fast to respond to messages and very helpful. The menu was really well thought out and offered a great selection. Ritianne was right on time and the food was amazing. Each course arrived beautifully plated and each were delicious. The artichoke filled pasta was especially amazing! Ritianne was also very efficient at the end of the night. The whole experience was very smooth and I highly recommend her!

Chef Fabio and his wife Claudia were wonderful! My guests were very impressed and happy with the menu Fabio prepared for us.

Laura Uny is the best. She was very engaging about the menu in advance, as well as from the moment she arrived. Her professionalism shined, as she went right to work in the kitchen and setting the dining table. Each dish was very creative, presented beautifully, with a detailed explanation. In our opinion, the food was better than any restaurant and presented with special charm and intellect. We highly recommend Laura and her assistant for any private dining party. James

Chef nelson was so incredible and everything was beyond delicious!!!!! 10:10 recommend. Thank you chef!!!

I didn’t really know what to expect but the quality of the food and its preparation exceeded any expectation I might have had. I hope I’m able to have him return.

Chef Lien was fantastic. I wanted a menu that wasn’t just ‘catered’ but really was fine dining. The food and entire experience was fantastic- she was flexible with the menu and very attentive, answering all my questions promptly. The day-of was seamless- she was a joy to have in the house and very professional. She even took time to talk to my very chatty daughters about the food (which they loved). Everyone at the party wanted to know how I found her! Highly recommend.

We had an incredible experience with chef alp. He arrived right on time, was extremely organized and clean, and prepared the most amazing Turkish meal. The flavors were so unique and everything truly tasted restaurant quality. The presentation was beautiful, and he was also incredibly kind and friendly throughout the evening. Highly recommend!

There are evenings, rare as comets and just as unbidden, when a table becomes more than wood and linen, when flame and hand conspire to lift a gathering into the realm of memory’s permanent light. And so it was tonight, beneath the warm hush of our Home Kitchen, where Chef Sergi Isern — steady in purpose, monastic in discipline — shaped a feast that seemed less cooked than summoned from some older, wiser place. He worked as the ancient craftsmen did, not merely preparing food but revealing the soul of it, coaxing truth from every root and grain. Each dish arrived not as a plate but as a page from some unwritten scripture of the South and the North intertwined — a scripture of smoke, thyme, honey, and prayer. The deviled eggs were small moons of memory, their spice telling the story of distant kitchens and inherited hands. The sweet-potato biscuits, warm as forgiveness, carried the soft hymn of pear and Danish butter. Greens braised into submission spoke of patience — the kind known only by those who understand that time itself is an ingredient. And when the turkey, sage-wreathed and solemn as a winter sermon, reached the table, there fell a reverent stillness — as though each of us recognized the quiet labor behind the roast, the hours folded into its breath. The oxtails came after, deep as midnight, tender as remembered sorrow, and carried with them the echo of a man who respects the weight of a long, slow flame. Even the mocktails — bright with elderflower and mint — tasted not of drink alone but of celebration, of the simple human triumph of gathering, surviving, loving. But it was the gumbo that broke us open. That bowl, dark as history and twice as forgiving, seemed to hold generations inside it — the ocean, the land, the smoke of old fires. It tasted of home and exile, of travel and belonging, of everything a wandering soul might hope to claim. We did not merely eat it; we were ushered through it. By dessert we understood: this was no meal. This was a pilgrimage laid out in courses — a journey through memory, through bloodlines, through the quiet dignity of craft. The sweet-potato pie tasted like something handed down rather than invented. The bread pudding felt like a benediction whispered over the weary. Ice cream melted into the closing hour like a small mercy granted before night’s descent. And so tonight, under soft lamplight, the chef gave us not food but inheritance. He fed not our bodies alone, but every story carried in them. This feast — wrought in gold, smoke, spice, and devotion — will not be forgotten. It will live, as of all things worth remembering, not merely in time, but beyond it. Thank you Chef.

Amazing experience. Joe and his team was punctual and very professional. They accommodated the palates of our little ones and for the adults the dishes were on point. Would definitely recommend Joe for any event.

It was super easy and affordable to book- our chef was PHENOMENAL !!

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Who are the chefs?

Take a Chef offers chefs with diverse backgrounds, experiences, specialities, and services. With over 40,000 chefs to choose from, there's someone for every taste. Based on each chef's profile and conversation, you decide who your perfect match is.

Why should I book a private chef?

Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience without leaving the comfort of your home! Whether it's a dinner with friends, a romantic night in, or a family reunion, this experience is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. Win the title of "the best host" while getting pampered and enjoying the night. Shopping, cooking, setting the table, and cleaning up afterwards are all taken care of for you.

What does the single service include?

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Transportation
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Ingredients
Preparations and table service
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Any additional service (drinks, service staff, tableware) will be billed separately.

What do the Take a Chef multiple services include?

Menu design
Sourcing of ingredients
Preparation of the dishes at the diner's home (it can include preparing a mise en place for menus that require long preparations).
Table service
Cleanup

The cost of ingredients and any additional services (such as drinks, extra waitstaff, tableware, etc.) will be invoiced separately.

How can I hire a chef through Take a Chef?

As soon as you land on our site, you'll see a big "begin" button. Clicking this starts your journey to customise your Private Chef experience. We'll ask for details about your event, like location, date, and food preferences. After you give us this info, local chefs will offer you menus that match your needs. Remember, you can tweak things with your chef anytime! Once you pick your favourite chef, just relax and look forward to the event.

Just so you know, we will share your contact information with the chef once you confirm a booking, allowing you both to stay in touch. Meanwhile, we will hold the payment to the chef until the experience is over to protect you from any last-minute cancellations or misunderstandings.

How do I choose a chef?

You will have access to the profiles of all the chefs interested in serving you. You are welcome to browse their biographies, culinary photo galleries, and, of course, reviews from previous guests. Use this information to choose the right chef for you. It's hard to think of a better judge for what you crave than yourself!

Can I talk to the chef before completing my reservation?

Of course you can! You are welcome to have an internal chat with each of your prospective chefs. Feel free to ask as many questions as you need.

What happens if the chef cancels my booking?

In the unlikely event that this happens, please don't worry! We will either provide you with a full refund or assist you in finding a new chef and a similar menu to your original request, based on your preferences. For more detailed information, please refer to our cancellation policy.

How do customer reviews work?

Customer reviews are crucial for Take a Chef as they provide objective feedback from our guests about the chef. Reviews also assist future customers in selecting the most suitable chef for their event. The day after the experience, the customer will receive a feedback survey to evaluate the chef. All reviews will be made public to help the chef showcase their talent and improve their skills.

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