Private Chef in Pool Department
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Pool Department
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Pool Department in July 2018, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Pool Department and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pool Department.
Starting in 2018, 143 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Pool Department. To book your chef in Pool Department, 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 35 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 572 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.17 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 143 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Pool Department usually book menus around 3 USD per person, including 4.84 courses, sharing an average of 4.01 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 Pool Department.












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!
More than 100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.24 Chef
The guests in Pool Department have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.24.
4.16 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Pool Department received an average score of 4.16.
4.04 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.04 average score.
4.1 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Pool Department has been scored with a 4.1 on average.
35 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Pool Department
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Caribbean pumpkin & coconut velouté- silky calabaza soup finished with coconut milk, ginger, and roasted pumpkin seeds
Crispy breadfruit tostón fried pana seasoned lightly with garlic and olive oil topped with a silky purée of green plantain, garlic confit, vegetable stock, and olive oil drizzled with charred red peppers crema
Tostón de pana with mushroom–sofrito ragout slow-sautéed mushrooms, onions, peppers, and herbs spooned over the mofongo cream finished with microcilantro and citrus zest
Tostón de pana with braised pork or garlic shrimp choice of tender pork shoulder or shrimp glazed lightly in sofrito and white wine
Wine pairing:light-bodied pinot noir or chilled spanish garnacha
Yuca & green plantain alcapurria (vegan) filled with stewed mushrooms, sofrito, and sweet peppers, served with avocado mojo alternative-traditional filling of slow braised pork or ground beef
Mini mofongo de yuca with wild mushroom ragout garlic-mashed yuca topped with slow-simmered mushrooms, herbs, and sofrito
Mini mofongo de plátano with garlic shrimp classic plantain mofongo finished with jumbo shrimp and garlic-citrus oil
Wine pairing: spanish tempranillo or medium-bodied tempranillo (add on)
Roasted cauliflower “asado” marinated in puerto rican spices, served over arroz con gandules with caramelized onions and criollo sauce
Parmesan -crusted filet mignon creamy toasted parmesan crusted filet mignon, arroz mamposteado (rice and beans with onions, peppers, bacon and sweet plantains) and season veggies (vegan alternatives: mushrooms steak)
Slow-braised short rib asado red wine–braised beef short rib with gandules rice and roasted root vegetables
Wine pairing:full-bodied rioja reserva or malbec
Chocolate–avocado mousse cacao, vanilla, and tropical fruit coulis
Passion fruit–mango panna cotta (vegan) silken coconut base with tropical fruit glaze
Dark chocolate rum torte flour less chocolate cake with puerto rican rum and berry compote
Wine pairing:late-harvest red or ruby port
Gratinated squid rings
Bullabesa soup
Nicoya salad (tuna, feta cheese, mint and watermelon sauce)
Tropical shrimp salad
Sexy shrimps (shrimp stuffed with mozzarella cheese, wrapped in bacon)
Salmon or tuna sashimi
Bruschetta with anchovies
Clams in lemon sauce
Grilled octopus with garlic sauce accompanied by risotto
Lobster thermidor and vegetables
Stuffed squid with mushrooms accompanied by wild rice and arugula salad
Red snapper stuffed with seafood, patatas bravas and asparagus
Baked pears with blue cheese, walnuts and honey
Chocolate volcano with mandarin snow
Passion fruit cheesecake
Upside down orange cake
Carpaccio of lightly salted salmon, cream cheese, capers and onions
Roasted scallop with seaweeds and shrimp sauce
Handmade cream pasta with shimeji and roasted dorado and white wine sauce
Lentil cream with beef, broccoli and red wine plume sauce
Curd pancakes with cherry confit
Organic: fragrant roasted peppers with balsamic dressing and chopped walnuts
Organic: pan-fried green beans topped with tomato-garlic sauce, garnished with nigella seeds
Organic: steamed garden chard with garlic infused extra virgin olive oil dressing and coarsely chopped walnuts
Organic: roasted balsamic garlic zucchinis with sesame seed sprinkle
Organic: freshly made priganice with local fruit preserves and nuts
Organic rainbow salad: vibrantly colored array of fresh garden veggies and thinly chopped fruit, loaded with flavor and seasoned with balsamic fig / evoo vinaigrette
Organic: basil/walnut pesto pasta salad
Organic: italian potato salad with zesty vinaigrette and fragrant herbs
Organic: roasted beet salad with pumpkin seeds and balsamic dressing
Organic: authentic slow oven roasted ratatouille, garnished with fresh herbs and roasted almond slivers
Organic: sataraš - enchanting stew of sun-ripe tomatoes, peppers and local herbs, slowly braised on low heat with evoo and flax seeds to a perfectly creamy consistency. organic quinoa added to sataraš
Organic: vegan lentil stew loaded with seasonal vegetables and warm spices
Organic: creamy potato leak soup with black truffle oil and cashews
Organic: roasted tomato & quinoa soup with fresh basil (toasted sourdough bread cubes served on the side)
Organic: mushroom white wine risotto garnished with sun-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil
Organic: garden zucchini and chard white wine risotto garnished with sun-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil
Organic tufahije: delicious stewed apples stuffed with a walnut filling
Organic: 100% chocolate covered fragrant fruit slivers with lemon zest sprinkle (gf, df, vegan)
Organic: colorful seasonal fruit salad with lemon zest and balsamic vinegar dressing
Organic: luscious lemon squares, with fig compote and nuts
Organic: spiced baked fruit with maple syrup and thyme
Beef tartare with parmesan ice cream and truffle oil
Mix raw seafood: red italian shrimps, scampi, oysters
Beef coffee-marinated with fresh italian burrata, rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze
Risotto with porcini mushrooms
Rigatoni homemade with duck ragù and parmesan sauce
Spaghetti clams and razor clams italian way
Seabass baked with potatoes, taggiasca olives, cherry tomatoes and pineseeds
Oxtail ring boneless with mashed potatoes, broccoli and beef jus
Original tiramisú
Panettone italian with mascarpone cream
Sweet scotch bonnet grilled shrimp kebabs
Watermelon and goat cheese drops
Mixed greens and mango salad with citrus vinaigrette
Classic ceaser salad with italians dressing
Peruvian roasted snapper with rice&peas and tropical slaw
Red stripe marinated lamb chops with creamy herb mashed potatoes and roasted carib veggies
White wine marinated lobster tail with coconut rice and sautéed veggies
Red wine marinated fillet mignon with potato gratin,caribbean roasted veggies
Red velvet cake with coconut ice cream
Arañitas w/garlicky dipping sauce
Beef alcapurrias
Beef or chicken empanadillas (turnovers)
Sorullitos (corn fritters) w/garlicky dipping sauce
Bacalaitos (codfish fritters) w/cilantro aioili
Vegetarian option: heart of palm ceviche over tostones
Potato salad puerto rican style: ham, hard boiled eggs, red peppers, red onions, mayo, cilantro
Elbow salad puerto rican style: ham, red onions, mayo, red peppers, cilantro
Arroz con pollo
Chicken breast w/salsa criolla over mashed yautia
Carne guisada over rice with beans
Skirt steak w/mushroom sauce over mashed yautia
Mahi mahi w/salsa criolla over mashed pickled yuca
Vegetarian option: yautia pastelon filled w/vegetables over yellow rice
Brazo gitano filled w/guava and vanilla ice cream
Homemade cheesecake
Homemade guava flan
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)
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 Pool Department.
What does a private chef service include in Pool Department?
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 Pool Department?
The price of renting a chef in Pool Department 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 Pool Department?
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 13 chefs available in Pool Department. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Pool Department 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 Pool Department?
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 Pool Department each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Pool Department, 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 Pool Department.
Cost of a private chef in Pool Department
The cost of hiring a private chef in Pool Department 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 Pool Department
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 Pool Department? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Pool Department, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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