Private Chef in Lagos
Rent one of our 125 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lagos
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lagos in March 2017, more than 125 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lagos and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Lagos State.
Starting in 2017, 164 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lagos. To book your chef in Lagos, 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 39 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,640 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.52 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 164 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lagos usually book menus around 4 USD per person, including 3.59 courses, sharing an average of 3.57 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 Lagos.












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 100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.62 Chef
The guests in Lagos have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.62.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lagos received an average score of 4.75.
4.25 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.25 average score.
4.55 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lagos has been scored with a 4.55 on average.
39 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lagos
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Ham, cheese, avocado and crackers
Beef slider
1 choice of chicken nuggets, fish bites, chicken noodle soup, cheese sticks and grill cheese sandwich
1 choice of kids pasta butter, mac and cheese, spaghetti and balls, kids steak with mush potato and broccoli
Fish and chips
Pizza: pepperoni, cheese, meat lovers, vegetables
1 choice of fruit cocktail with cream and jello, yellow cup cake topped with wiped cream and gummy bears
Mini fruit platter and ice cream
Fruit platter. your choice of served with chocolate sauce
Caesar salad - with your choice of topping
Macaroni salad - local style with diced veggies and tuna
Breaded fish fingers - with freshly made tartar sauce
Salad bowl - with bacon, corn, avocado, ground beef, onions, tomatoes and apples served with spicy mango vinaigrette
Stuffed mushrooms - with tomato sauce, herbs, burrata or mozzarella cheese
Freshly made cheese sticks - served with marinara sauce
Ratatouille
Tartiflette
Fully loaded baked potato - with your choice of shrimp, lobster, chicken or steak along with grilled veggies, three cheese, side of sour cream and scallions
Coconut shrimp - served with freshly made tropical dip
Chips, guac and salsa freshly made
Grilled cheese or pb&j with fries
Tuna or ham and cheese sandwich - with lettuce and tomatoes
Fried mac and cheese balls - served with bbq or marinara sauce
Chicken or fish fingers - served with bbq, tartar sauce or ranch dressing
Confit de canard
Cassoulet
Homemade meatball sliders - sauteed then simmered in a light tomato sauce topped with provolone cheese and basil served in a baguette
Onion rings- made fresh served with cheese or tartar sauce
Roast beef sandwich - with sauteed onions, mushrooms and cheese served with salad or fries
Wings or dumb sticks three way - buffalo, bbq, jerk served with blue cheese and sweet mango salsa
Egg salad - served with lettuce and cheesy garlic bread
Burger slider - with fries or salad
Homemade pizza - classics or fusion style
Quesadillas or tacos - mix and match classics or fusion style
Bbq ribs or chicken - served with fries or rice, baked mac or potato salad
Lobster wrap-golden fried then rolled with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese and tartar sauce
Lasagnas - classics or fusion style
Fully loaded hot dogs- grilled, boiled or fried, topped with onion rings, relish, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and cheese served with salad or homemade fries
Grilled or whole fried fish- served with baked mac , steamed veggies and close slaw
Boeuf bourguignan
Bouilabaisse
Creamy cheddar steak pasta - sauteed with onions, tomatoes and yellow squash served with garlic bread
Seafood balls and spaghetti - local and international seafood, spices and herbs simmered together in a freshly made tomato sauce
Grilled chicken or steak- served with sweet and creamy corn on the cob
Rotisserie chicken / roast - served with baked mac and steamed veggies
Calzone - classics or fusion style
Chocolate chip cookies
Sweet fried caramelized bananas served with vanilla ice cream
Key lemon lime pie
Muffins classics or fusion style
Apple pie
Double fudge chocolate cake/ mousse au chocolat
Banana bread served with vanilla ice cream
Macarons
Profiteroles
Shiny top blue berry cobbler
Fro-yo
Carrot cake with vanilla frosting
Eggnog mousse - topped with spices and whipped cream
Deep fried banana - coated with sweet coconut flakes drizzled with chocolate ganache
S'mores
Conch fritter/calypso dip
Conch chowder/butter bread
Conch ceviche
Island greens/dried fruits/spiced nuts/citrus dressing
Coconut shrimp/charred pineapple/jerk aioli
Tropical caesar salad
Braised oxtail/lima beans/
Jerk chicken/plantain/peas and rice
Bbq ribs/cole slaw/ mac and cheese
Island rum cake/with vanilla ice cream/fresh berries
Chocolate lava cake/vanilla ice cream/fresh berries
Mango cheese cakes/fresh berries/raspberry coulis
Mini crab cake with garlic aioli
Blacken garlic shrimp
Caribbean conch fritters with scotch bonnet meyo sauce
Glazed chicken skewers with bbq sauce
Mango, avocado, cucumber, mix green with light balsamic vinaigrette
Classic caesar salad
Kale avocado salad
Blacken or garlic thyme marinated snapper fillet with creol butter
Bbq pork ribs / jerk chicken
Peas n rice or mashed potato
Grilled vegetables
Coconut cheesecake with berry compot
Green banana & saltfish cylinders, green papaya slaw, avocado aioli, shadow bennie relish
Choice salad: eden farm finds, fried goat cheese, wild honey, caramelized beet (vegetarian)
Carpaccio of mango, home smoked tuna ceviche, passion fruit vinaigrette
Chilled tomato gazpacho: variation of tomato bruschetta (vegetarian)
Lucian callaloo, pumpkin, crab wonton, spinach dumplings, toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut foam
Breadfruit gnocchi, creamy pesto, wilted spinach (vegetarian)
Fire roasted vegetable and seeds risotto, smoked chicken
Hot & crunchy tofu, baby leaves, zucchini chips, red pepper hummus (vegetarian)
Land & sea: caribbean spiny lobster, medallion of beef sirloin, whipped sweet potatoes
Jerk rubbed whole snapper, plantain hash, sweet chili beurre blanc
Vegetable celebration: wood fire cooked vegetables, herb & cashew nut pesto (vegetarian)
Coconut curry lamb, toasted coconuts
Tequila poached fruits, passion fruit sorbet, cinnamon coated churros
Cashew rolled baklava: warm honey, grand marnier poached grapes, vegan ice cream
Lychee panna cotta, spiced banana crepe, grand marnier banana sponge
Rambo's chocolate cake: chairman's creme anglaise
Advanced knife skills & premium fish preparation
Art of shari (sushi rice) & traditional roll execution
Luxury presentation & platter design
Coconut prawn bites — fresh king prawns seared coastal-style, served with pili pili aïoli (spicy chili garlic mayo)
Grilled octopus salad — chargrilled octopus on fresh greens with lime, tamarind and toasted coconut flakes
Whole grilled red snapper — marinated in coastal spices, grilled over charcoal, served with coconut rice, kachumbari (fresh tomato-onion salad) and sukuma wiki (sautéed collard greens)
Signature banana smoothie — fresh bananas blended with coconut milk, wild honey and a hint of vanilla, coastal-style
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes & truffle oil
Handmade tagliatelle with black truffle – artisanal fresh pasta tossed in aged parmesan cream and topped with fresh black truffle shavings
Slow-cooked beef osso buco with saffron risotto
Classic affogato with vanilla gelato
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 Lagos.
What does a private chef service include in Lagos?
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 Lagos?
The price of renting a chef in Lagos 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 Lagos?
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 125 chefs available in Lagos. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lagos 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 Lagos?
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 Lagos each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lagos, 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 Lagos.
Cost of a private chef in Lagos
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lagos 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Lagos!
1 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.






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










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