Private Chef in Enugu-Ukwu
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Enugu-Ukwu
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Enugu-Ukwu in June 2018, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Enugu-Ukwu and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Anambra.
Starting in 2018, 244 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Enugu-Ukwu. To book your chef in Enugu-Ukwu, 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 32 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,952 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.33 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 244 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Enugu-Ukwu usually book menus around 4 USD per person, including 4.8 courses, sharing an average of 4.41 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 Enugu-Ukwu.












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.
More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.36 Chef
The guests in Enugu-Ukwu have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.36.
4.03 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Enugu-Ukwu received an average score of 4.03.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.15 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Enugu-Ukwu has been scored with a 4.15 on average.
32 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Enugu-Ukwu
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Oysters on the half shell
Steamed cockles with vietnamese aromatics
Clams in lemongrass broth
Steamed crab creole style
Razor clams in white wine broth
Beer streamed shrimp
Tempura fried frogs legs
Fries with eyes/whole fried glass fish
Lobster
Blue river prawn
Mantis shrimp
Local grouper
Seafood boil
Clients choice
Bò nướng lá lốt/beef grilled in leaves
Gỏi cuốn/cool summer rolls
Chả giò/crispy fried rolls
Vegetarian pho
Chicken pho
Brisket pho
Beef ball pho
Rare beef pho
Tendon pho
Special mixed pho
Chefs special
Clients choice
Vegetables
Fish & seafood
Beef
Pork
Chicken
Duck
Vegan
Seafood
Lamb
Pig
Rooster
Quail
Vegetarian
Fish
Sebu
Oink
Hen
Orlotan
Chocolate
Fruit
Cake
Pie
Custard
Pastry
Antipasti platter
Arancini ai funghi
Bruschetta al pomodoro
Insalata caprese
Carpaccio di manzo
Cacio e pepe
Risotto alla milanese
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Bucatini alla amatriciana
Osso bucco
Saltimbocca alla romana
Pesce al sale
Porchetta
Pollo alla cacciatora
Affogato
Tiramisu
Canoli
Panna cotta
Zuppa inglese
My specialty cocktail ~ rum fun punch / served as a welcome drink
Fresh harvest salad or seasonal homemade soup
Chef's specialty appetizers - ask for suggestions
Arroz mamposteao (rice and beans mixed together) ~ side dish
Arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) ~ side dish
Arroz congris (cuban-style rice and black beans) ~ side dish
Arroz sofrito (yellow sofrito rice) ~ side dish
Arroz apatelao (rice with pork meat and sausages) ~ side dish
Ensalada de coditos (traditional puerto rican macaroni salad) ~ side dish
Ensalada de papa (traditional puerto rican potato salad) ~ side dish
Majado de viandas (mashed local root vegetables) ~ side dish
Roasted caribbean seasonal vegetables ~ side dish
Asopao de camarones (shrimp and rice stew)
Asopao de pollo (chicken and rice stew)
Asopao de gandules con cerdo (pigeon peas and rice stew with pork, vegan option)
Camarones al ajillo (shrimp with puertorrican style scampi sauce)
Pesca local (local fish fillet with tropical sauce - a little sweet, a little spicy a little tangy)
Salmon (salmon steak cooked on a cedar plank)
Filete de cerdo (pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon with hibiscus guava sauce)
Chuleta rellena (pork chop stuffed with herbed goat cheese)
Chuleta can-can (fried local pork chops)
Pernil (roasted pork with adobo criollo seasoning)
Filete de res (beef filet wrapped in bacon with hibiscus guava sauce)
Churrasco with ajililmojili (skirt steak with a puerto rican style chimichurri)
Pollo al ajillo (chicken al ajillo)
Pollochón (roasted chicken with adobo criollo seasoning)
Pollo guisado (stewed chicken a la criolla)
Pechuga de pollo rellena (chicken breast stuffed with queso fresco, wrapped in bacon and served with a hibiscus guava bbq sauce)
Pavochón (roasted turkey with adobo criollo seasoning)
Berenjena con pesto boricua (eggplant cutlets with puerto rican style pesto)
Setas locales (portabello mushroom steak with ajilimojili or tropical sauce)
Garbanzos con calabaza local guisado a la criolla (chickpeas and local pumpkin a la criolla stew)
Pastelón de plátano maduro o yuca (ripe plantain or yuca and meat casserole - vegetarian or vegan optional)
Homemade flan
Homemade cheesecake with local banana flambé
Homemade cheesecake with artisanal marmalade
Tembleque (coconut pudding, vegan)
Natilla de chocolate (chocolate pudding, vegan)
Coconut macaroons
Homemade flan (cheese, coffee and pumpkin options)
Artisanal candied papaya with fresh fruit and queso fresco (vegan option)
Birthday cake (at bakers price)
Tropical fruit bowl with citrus-lime honey a vibrant selection of fresh tropical fruits, finished with citrus-lime honey and subtle caribbean aromatics. light, refreshing, and designed to awaken the palate at the start of the experience
Smoked salmon toast points with herb cream cheese delicate smoked salmon served on crisp toast points with whipped herb cream cheese, citrus notes, and fresh herbs. elegant, balanced, and perfect for a refined brunch opening
Passionfruit french toast bites (brioche) golden brioche french toast bites infused with passion fruit, lightly caramelized and finished with tropical syrup. soft, indulgent, and perfectly portioned for sharing
Guava cream cheese stuffed pancakes fluffy pancakes filled with guava and cream cheese, finished with warm syrup and subtle citrus accents. a puerto rican classic reimagined for an elevated brunch experience
Plantain “toast” with egg salad crispy ripe plantain “toast” topped with creamy egg salad, herbs, and light citrus. a savory island-inspired twist that balances richness and freshness
Pan sobao french toast with passion fruit syrup thick-cut puerto rican pan sobao soaked in vanilla custard, griddled until golden, and finished with a bright passion fruit syrup for the perfect balance of richness and tropical acidity
Tostones benedict crispy green plantain tostónes topped with perfectly cooked eggs, savory protein, and a silky caribbean-inspired hollandaise, finished with fresh herbs and citrus notes
Island breakfast hash with garlic citrus mojo a hearty island-style breakfast hash with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and savory protein, finished with a garlicky citrus mojo for bold, comforting flavor
Omelet caribeño with ají dulce & cheese fluffy omelet folded with sweet ají dulce peppers, caramelized onions, and melted cheese—simple, aromatic, and deeply rooted in puerto rican breakfast traditions
Borícua mallorcas soft, lightly sweet puerto rican mallorcas, griddled and finished with butter and powdered sugar—warm, comforting, and perfect for sharing
Coconut & passion fruit tres leches light sponge cake soaked in a tropical blend of coconut milk and cream, finished with bright passion fruit notes for a refreshing, perfectly balanced brunch dessert
Cheese flan with lemon zest silky puerto rican-style cheese flan with hints of vanilla and fresh lemon zest, topped with golden caramel for a smooth, elegant finish
Crispy tostones with garlic sauce golden fried plantains served with house garlic sauce and mayo-ketchup
Fresh island salad mixed greens, tomatoes, shredded carrot, and light citrus vinaigrette
Puerto rican chicken stew tender chicken braised with sofrito, potatoes, olives, and island spices
Pan-seared pork chops seasoned pork chops cooked until golden, finished with light garlic mojo
Classic cheese flan smooth caramel custard with hints of vanilla
Classic tres leches cake soft sponge cake soaked in three milks, lightly sweet and comforting
Beef tartare with aubergine cream and pine nuts
Marinated zucchini with almond crumble
Local fresh tomato salad with capers and marinated red onion
Marinated sardines in vinegar with local olive oil
"vitello tonato" from local veal meat and local tuna sauce
"cream pie" from bacalar with local olives and pickles
Adriatic prawn tartare with green pepper mayonaise and polenta chips
Ceviche from local fresh fish and shellfish
Baby octopus salad with broad beans
Baked eggplant cream with paprika cutney, toasted almonds and basil oil
Beef tartare with paprika cream and barley chips
Broad beans "guacamole" cream with local tomatoes and pickled red onions
Carpaccio from fresh local fish with citrus vinaigrette
Local octopus carpaccio with citrus segments and wild fennel dressing ing
Cold "roastbeef" with pepper sauce, mayo and potato chips
Local cuttlefish-tagliatelle salad
Cuttlefish sashimi with kohlrabi salad
Cold calamari brodetto with olives and toast bread
Baked paprika and local fresh cheese se spred
Crudo from local black tiger shrimps
Sardines "savor" with marinated vegetables
Fresh slices of raw fish and prawns marinated in fresh dill and lemon sauce
Gaspacho from local tomatoes and cucumbers with marinated mussels
Local calamari and dried tomato mousse
Local ham and chese plate from montenegro with local olives
Fresh green seasonal salad mix with croutons and mustard vinaigrette
Wild rocket salad with "grahovo" potatoes and local eggs
Black cuttlefish risotto with pickled fennel
Shrimp tagliatelle with bisque sauce and local cherry tomatoes
Deep fried fish and shrimp variation with aioli sauce and pickled vegetables
Stuffed paprika with minced beef and rice in local tomato sauce
"pasticada" style ragu with homemade potato gnocchi
Fish croquettes with "mojito" peas and spicy mayo sauce
Arancini from black risotto with baked paprika cream
Cannelloni with local spinach and cheese
Falafel with baked paprika cream and garlic-sesame joghurt sauce
Fried dough with goat cheese and dried tomatoes
Grilled local young cheese with homemade pesto and pine nuts
Homemade potato chips from "grahovo"
Local calamari brodetto with creamy polenta
Beef tongue tacos with horseradish cream
Tacos from baby octopus with broad brans cream and homemade "pico de gallo"
Pasta fregola with poached white fish and white wine sauce
Local white fish fillet with spinach cream and baby potatoes
"butterfly" style grilled fresh white fish with seasonal side dishes
Roast lamb with sauted green beans and potato gratin
Lamb chops with "salsa verde" and cauliflower puree
Slow cooked lamb with caramelised carrots and gravy sauce
"montenegrian" beef steak with chimichuri and parsnip variatons
Roasted pork shoulder with "grahovo" potatoes and carrots
Grilled pork chops with creamy spinach and homemade "wedges" potatoes
White fish medalions in white wine and capers sauce with saited broccoli
Grilled octopus with pico de gallo and corn cream
Lavander panacotta with blueberry
Flambé peaches with vanilla ice cream and almond crumble
"rozada" style cake with local caramelised apricots
Fresh and local fig, honey and fresh cheese se pie
Chocolate cake with cinnamon ice cream
Chocolate mouse with rum and hazelnut crumble
Apple crumble cake with vanilla ice cream
Fresh strawberry and sourcream cake
Homemade tiramisu with amaretto liqueur
Lemon tart from local lemons and eggs
Tart from local candied apricots and egg yolk cream
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 Enugu-Ukwu.
What does a private chef service include in Enugu-Ukwu?
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 Enugu-Ukwu?
The price of renting a chef in Enugu-Ukwu 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 180 USD to 250 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 180 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 180 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 220 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 250 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 Enugu-Ukwu?
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 14 chefs available in Enugu-Ukwu. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Enugu-Ukwu 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 Enugu-Ukwu?
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 Enugu-Ukwu each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Enugu-Ukwu, 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 Enugu-Ukwu.
Cost of a private chef in Enugu-Ukwu
The cost of hiring a private chef in Enugu-Ukwu 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 180 USD to 250 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 180 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 180 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 220 USD
For 2 people: 250 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.






Talk to our chefs in Enugu-Ukwu
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