Private Chef in Kariba
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Kariba
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Kariba in September 2022, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Kariba and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Mashonaland West.
Starting in 2022, 208 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Kariba. To book your chef in Kariba, 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 20 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,872 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.43 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 208 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Kariba usually book menus around 4 USD per person, including 4.63 courses, sharing an average of 4.38 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 Kariba.












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.
12 Private Chefs in Kariba
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Kariba
More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Kariba have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.11 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Kariba received an average score of 4.11.
4.43 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.43 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Kariba has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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20 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Kariba
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Burrata ensalada organic jubilee heirloom tomatoes, poached garlic infused olive oil, creamy burrata cheese, aged balsamic vinegar, chiffonade basil
Roasted beet salad fire roasted beet ,maytag blue cheese mousse, avocado crema ,toasted pistachios, champagne vinaigrette
Arugula salad organic peperory baby arugula, fresh raspberries , french goat cheese, candied pecans, raspberry and balsamic vinaigrette
Avocado , tomato and cucumber salad florida citrus vinaigrette / red onion hand torn cilantro leaves
Garden ensalada organic jubilee heirloom tomatoes, baby bell peppers, cucumber, onion, organic peperory baby arugula, poached garlic infused olive oil, tahini
Ceaser salad, romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, creamy ceaser dressing, garlic croutons
Charcuterie station (minimum 8 guest) assortment display of cured meats & cheeses, marmalades and wild honey
Tuna tartare hass avocado, citrus ponzu, cilantro leaves and crispy wontons
Shrimp & grits white cheddar & carolina style grits , sauteed shrimp & thick bacon lardons, vermont maple & red wine vinegar gastric
Peruvian fish ceviche sliced florida fish, lime juice, rocoto peppers mix, aji amarillo sauce, crispy sweet potato
Short rib taquitos avocado crema , cilantro leaves and green apple slaw
Boneless chicken confit crunchy puffed quinoa , blueberry & cognac marmalade, roasted chicken demi glace
Charred shrimp salad cuban black bean puree, green pea shoots, sliced scallions, bloody mary vinaigrette , puffed crispy quinoa
Camarones al ajillo & crispy plantain chips sauteed shrimp in a garlic and white wine sauce with cilantro & lime aioli
Braised short rib slowly braised beef short rib, yukon gold potato mousseline, broccoli florets , braising liquid reduction
Sweet chilli salmon pan seared salmon, ginger and lemongrass scented quinoa, honey and sriracha brocolini
Citrus and guava pork tenderloin spanish chorizo & organic sweet potato hash with sweet corn and cilantro
Pan seared local fish (mahi, snapper etc) pan sauce with garlic, thyme & lemon butter
Organic chicken breast rollatini chicken breast with creamy smoked gouda, sun dried tomatoes and prosciutto, sauteed gnocchi with spinach, wild mushrooms and parmigiano reggiano
Local mahi mahi blackened , yuca cakes, latin escabeche, mango and jalapeno coolis
Fillet mignon steak sous vide and pan seared tenderloin, sweet potato au gratin, charred asparagus, crispy tobacco onions, cabernet sauvignon
Duck a la orange, boneless roasted duck with florida citrus sauce. fired roasted fingerling potatoes and butter poached organic carrots
Mushroom pasta pappardelle ai funghi fresh homemade pasta, sauteed wild mushrooms, roasted garlic cream
Pan seared snapper thai coconut red curry, cilantro and toasted almond basmati rice
Jerk chicken & guava glace jerk season organic chicken breast, tamarin & orange blossom honey vinaigrette
Almond joy crisp chocolate ganache, carvel style chocolate crispies , toasted coconut & almond slices
Bananas foster with tahitian vanilla ice cream cognac caramel sauce
Chocolate indulgence chocolate mousse, chocolate crunch, strawberry marmalade, warm chocolate ganache
Strawberry shortcake fresh organic strawberries, tahitian vanilla chantilly cream, pound cake
White chocolate dome raspberry infused creme anglaise and fresh raspberries
Plantain cups filled with criollo ropa vieja golden tostones topped with slow-cooked shredded beef in boricua sofrito
Calabaza & coconut soup creamy pumpkin soup blended with coconut milk and warm island spices. comforting and smooth
Ceviche with mango fresh conch cured in citrus with mango, red onion, and herbs. bright, refreshing, and tropical
Silky yautía & roasted garlic cream a smooth, comforting cream made with local yautía and slow-roasted garlic, blended until velvety and finished with subtle caribbean aromatics. warm, elegant, and deeply flavorful
Avocado & citrus salad fresh avocado paired with seasonal citrus, crisp greens, and a bright lemon-criollo vinaigrette. light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced to awaken the palate
Rum-caramelized sweet plantains soft and sweet with an elegant touch of aged rum
Avocado and heirloom tomato salad simple freshness that highlights caribbean flavors
Pernil braseado con arroz mamposteao y ensalada cítrica slow-braised pork pernil finished with a rich pan reduction, served with arroz mamposteao and a bright citrus cabbage slaw
Chillo en mantequilla de recao y limón con majado de yautía pan-seared local fish in recao-lime butter, paired with creamy mashed yautía and sautéed seasonal vegetables
Churrasco con chimichurri criollo y puré de plátano maduro grilled churrasco topped with chimichurri criollo, served with silky sweet plantain mash and caramelized onions
Pollo relleno de mofongo con salsa de ají dulce juicy chicken filled with a mofongo-style stuffing, finished with a smooth ají dulce cream sauce and a modern take on arroz con gandules
Costillas glaseadas de guayaba y ron con risotto de gandules tender pork ribs glazed with guava and rum, served with creamy gandules risotto and roasted vegetables for a bold island finish
Flan de queso with toasted coconut & light caramel a creamy puerto rican-style cheese flan, enriched for depth and silkiness, finished with gently toasted coconut and a light caramel that balances sweetness with warmth
Vanilla & cinnamon tres leches a refined take on the classic tres leches, slowly soaked for perfect balance, infused with vanilla and cinnamon, resulting in a soft, delicate cake that melts into every bite
(choose one) 1. shredded multicolour potato & chive mini pancakes with a truffle oil lemon sour cream dip... 2. crispy pan seared tortilla crusted shrimp with a lime cilantro dressing
* chopped tomato salad with fresh basil and shaved buffalo mozzarella cheese with herbed white balsamic. * mini fennel & pie with micro greens and a parsley vinaigrette
1. roasted snapper fillet topped with a mango lemon sauce & toasted almonds 2. chicken roulade with okra, herbs & apple stuffing served witha natural pan jus, three color mashed potatoes / wild rice and seasonal vegetables
Free-range chicken, marinated with lemon, garlic thyme and spice rub, slow-roasted to perfection. served with coconut rice, sautéed seasonal vegetables, and a silky pan jus enriched with island spices
Grilled tuna with a gf lime ponzu gel, avocado mousse, pickled radish and micro greens
Creamy coconut panna cotta layered with tropical fruit compote and finished with crisp coconut tuile—light, elegant, and perfectly balanced to end the experience
Tiramisu with white chocolate crumbles
Mushroom, mozzarella and spinach arancini
Antipasto platter
Capresse skewer
Assorted crostinis
Garlic bread with herb butter
Stuffed mushrooms
Penne alfredo
Penne alla vodka
Pasta primavera
Italian sausage with peppers and onions
Grilled chicken
Steak with herb butter
Caesar salad
Mahi mahi or shrimp ceviche over tostones w/cilantro aioli (to share)
Chapin (fish) or beef turnovers to share before dinner (to share)
Mini piononos: sweet plantain cups filled w/ground beef and cheese (to share)
Sorullitos (corn fritters) w/garlicky dipping sauce
Bacalaitos (codfish fritters) w/cilantro aioili
Spring mix salad w/stawberries, feta cheese, red onions and balsamic vinaigrette(to share)
Ensalada criolla: spring mix, tomato, shredded carrot, red onions, plantain chips, lemon herb dressing
Arugula salad w/watermelon, red onions, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Mahi mahi w/salsa criolla or butter garlic caper sauce over mashed yautia (local root vegetable)
Carne guisada on dirty rice or local root mash
Chicken fricassee on mamposteao rice (dirty rice)
Pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon with "orange soy "glaze over a bed of mashed yautia (local root vegetable)
Chateaubriand (whole beef filet) marinated 24 hours put in the oven then cut in medallions with homemade chimichurri over a bed of mashed yautia (local root vegetable) or rfice with onions, bacon and parmesan cheese
Homemade cheesecake
Homemade guava flan
Homemade passion fruit cheesecake
Cheese flan
Homemade guava cheesecake
Burrata ensalada organic jubilee heirloom tomatoes, poached garlic infused olive oil, creamy burrata cheese, aged balsamic vinegar, chiffonade basil
Roasted beet salad fire roasted beet ,maytag blue cheese mousse, avocado crema ,toasted pistachios, champagne vinaigrette
Arugula salad organic peperory baby arugula, fresh raspberries , french goat cheese, candied pecans, raspberry and balsamic vinaigrette
Carribean salad hass avocado , tomato and cucumber salad florida citrus vinaigrette , red onion, hand torn cilantro leaves
Garden ensalada organic jubilee heirloom tomatoes, baby bell peppers, cucumber, onion, organic peperory baby arugula, poached garlic infused olive oil, tahini
Ceaser salad, romaine lettuce, grated parmesan cheese, creamy ceaser dressing, garlic croutons
Tuna tartare hass avocado, citrus ponzu, cilantro leaves and crispy wontons
Shrimp & grits white cheddar & carolina style grits , sauteed shrimp & thick bacon lardons, vermont maple & red wine vinegar gastric
Peruvian fish ceviche sliced florida fish, lime juice, rocoto peppers mix, aji amarillo sauce, crispy sweet potato
Short rib taquitos avocado crema , cilantro leaves and green apple slaw
Boneless chicken confit crunchy puffed quinoa , blueberry & cognac marmalade, roasted chicken demi glace
Camarones al ajillo & crispy plantain chips sauteed shrimp in a garlic and white wine sauce with cilantro & lime aioli
Charcuterie station (minimum 8 guest) assortment display of cured meats & cheeses, marmalades and wild honey
Charred shrimp salad cuban black bean puree, green pea shoots, sliced scallions, bloody mary vinaigrette , puffed crispy quinoa
Braised short rib slowly braised beef short rib, yukon gold potato mousseline, broccoli florets , braising liquid reduction
Sweet chilli salmon pan seared salmon, ginger and lemongrass scented quinoa, honey and sriracha brocolini
Citrus and guava pork tenderloin spanish chorizo & organic sweet potato hash with sweet corn and cilantro
Organic chicken breast rollatini chicken breast with creamy smoked gouda, sun dried tomatoes and prosciutto, sauteed gnocchi with spinach, wild mushrooms and parmigiano reggiano
Local mahi mahi blackened , yuca cakes, latin escabeche, mango and jalapeno coolis
Filet mignon sous vide and pan seared tenderloin sliced with red wine and guava demi glace
Mediterranean olive oil pasta capellini pasta tossed in extra virgin olive oil and mediterranean favorites like tomatoes, feta, olives, artichoke hearts and fresh herbs
Duck a la orange, boneless roasted duck with florida citrus sauce. fired roasted fingerling potatoes and butter poached organic carrots
Mushroom pasta pappardelle ai funghi fresh homemade pasta, sauteed wild mushrooms, roasted garlic cream
Pan seared local fish (mahi, snapper etc) pan sauce with garlic, thyme & lemon butter
Jerk chicken & guava glace jerk season organic chicken breast, tamarin & orange blossom honey vinaigrette
Pan seared snapper thai coconut red curry, cilantro and toasted almond basmati rice
Almond joy crisp chocolate ganache, carvel style chocolate crispies , toasted coconut & almond slices
Apple cobbler warm roasted apple cobbler with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster with tahitian vanilla ice cream cognac caramel sauce
Chocolate indulgence chocolate mousse, chocolate crunch, strawberry marmalade, warm chocolate ganache
Strawberry shortcake fresh organic strawberries, tahitian vanilla chantilly cream, pound cake
White chocolate dome raspberry infused creme anglaise and fresh raspberries
“maíz de origen” tostadita de maíz criollo con frijol volteado sedoso, queso fresco rallado y un delicado aceite de cilantro. un homenaje al maíz, base de la cultura y la cocina guatemalteca
“huertos de antigua” ensalada de tomate criollo y aguacate, cebolla morada y hierbas frescas, aderezada con vinagreta de limón mandarina. fresca, colorida y aromática, inspirada en los huertos del altiplano
“recado del fogón” pollo criollo guisado lentamente en recado de tomate y pepitoria, acompañado de arroz blanco y vegetales salteados. un plato que refleja la cocina de casa, el fuego lento y las recetas que pasan de generación en generación
“dulce camino” plátano en gloria tibio, cocinado con panela y canela, servido con un toque de crema. un cierre reconfortante que evoca sobremesas familiares y tardes tranquilas
Chicken ceaser salad
Bacon shrimp wrap
14 oz ribeye steak loaded bake potato and sauteed vegetables or blackened snapper with peas and rice and sauteed vegetables
Combo key lime pie and new york style cheesecake
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 Kariba.
What does a private chef service include in Kariba?
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 Kariba?
The price of renting a chef in Kariba 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 189 USD to 263 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 189 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 189 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 231 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 263 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 Kariba?
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 12 chefs available in Kariba. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Kariba 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 Kariba?
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 Kariba each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Kariba, 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 Kariba.
Cost of a private chef in Kariba
The cost of hiring a private chef in Kariba 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 189 USD to 263 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 189 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 189 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 231 USD
For 2 people: 263 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 Kariba
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 Kariba? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Kariba, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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