Private Chef in Málaga
Rent one of our 656 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Málaga
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Málaga in April 2014, more than 656 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Málaga and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Malaga.
Starting in 2014, 1,139 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Málaga. To book your chef in Málaga, 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 535 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,430 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 5 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 1,139 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Málaga usually book menus around 95 EUR per person, including 4.82 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 Málaga.












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.
656 Private Chefs in Málaga
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More than 1,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
5 Chef
The guests in Málaga have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 5.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Málaga received an average score of 5.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Málaga has been scored with a 5 on average.
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535 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Málaga
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Aperitivos: aceitunas premium, almendra fritas, gíldas de queso payoyo, degustación de aceites de la zona, pan de pueblo y pan crujiente de centeno
Gazpacho malagueño con guarnición de cerezas
Ensaladilla malagueña de patatas con bacalao, aceitunas negras y naranja
Croquetas de jamón ibérico con mahonesa de ajitos fritos
Calamares fritos con alioli de albahaca y limón
Gazpachuelo (típica sopa malagueña con pescado y almejas)
Caldereta de costillas especiadas con patatas
Leche frita con helado de leche merengada
Cremoso de chocolate y helado de algarrobo
Chorizo criollo
Chistorra
Roasted veg ,peppers, broccoli,courgette (verduras asadas)
Bbq roasted chicken (pollo asado al carbon)
Beef ribs (tira de costilla de ternera )
Bbq beef entrail (entraña de ternera )
Bbq beef flank (vacío de ternera )
Matcha - soya milk tea
Dairy-free chocolate brownie
Aperitivos: aceitunas premium, crema de tomate seco y almendra frita, desgustación de aceite de la zona, pan de pueblo y pan crujiente de centeno
Ensalada de garbanzos al estilo de estambúl con especias, vinagreta de limón encurtido y menta
Dolma (rollito de hoja de parra relleno arroz de pilaff y frutos secos)
Canelón de berenjena asada relleno de pisto y queso feta
Pescado de roca al carbón con tartar de aceituna kalamata, tomate seco y albahaca
Lingote de cordero laqueado en su jugo con su piel tostada, tomates asados y mantequilla al ras .al hanut
Mil hojas de almendras con helado de leche merengada
Aperitivo de mousse de centollo en pan brioche/spider crab mousse appetizer
Bruschetta italiana con vinagre de modena y hojas de albahaca/italian bruschetta, modena vinegar and baby basil leaves
Hummus de garbanzos con sticks de zanahoria y pepino ecológicos/chickpea hummus with organic cucumber and carrot sticks
Salmorejo cordobés con taco de jamón serrano, cherry y huevo de codorniz/salmorejo with serrano ham, cherry and boiled quail eggs
Tortilla chips with guacamole mexican style/ nachos con guacamole
Tortilla jugosa al momento y alioli de ajo confitado/spanish tasty omelette and confit garlic mayo
Kfc coliflor en tempura al estilo coreano/ korean fried cauliflower
Edamames japoneses picantes salteados con aove, kimchi, soja y sal de escamas/spicy japanese edamame roasted with extra virgin olive oil, kimchi, soy and maldon sea salt
Patatas japo-bravas con mayonesa de siracha y cebollino/fried potato diced with spicy mayo and chives japanese style
Octopus skewer with potato galicia style/ brocheta de pulpo y patata a la gallega
Ceviche de corvina peruano con mole frito y maiz/peruvian fish ceviche with corn
Huevos rotos con tacos de solomillo, pimentón y pimientos del padrón/marinated sirloin, fried eggs, french fries and padrón peppers
Lubina asada al estilo thailandés con acompañamiento de arroz basmati/crispy seabass thai style and basmati rice
Solomillo de cerdo ibérico con salsa de vino verdejo, patatas y pimientos del padrón/pork sirloin in white wine, potatoes and padrón peppers
Bacalao gratinado con alioli suave, cama de tomate y arroz frito/grated garlic mayo cod with tomato sauce and fried rice
Curry de cordero y arroz basmati al aroma de coco/fluffy basmati coco rice and lamb curry
Pollo asado con salsa harissa y vegetales/harissa chicken traybake with veggies
Brownie de chocolate blanco y helado de galleta maría/white chocolate brownie with cookie ice cream
Tarta de queso con sirope de chocolate y almendra granillo/cheese cake with chocolate syrup and toasted almonds
Fruta de temporada con bola de helado y menta/seasonal fruit bowl with vanilla ice cream and mint
Tartlets, cured salmon, guacamole, creme fraiche & pickles
Bruschettas with ibérico ham, tomato & evoo
Veggieterrenean bruschetta (roasted veggies, ricotta & pesto)
Rustic bread, homemade alioli, almogrote (canarian cheese spread) & olives
Strawberry gazpacho with micro tender shoots and cilantro evoo
Burrata, wild rocket, raf tomatos & pomegranate, pistacchio and mint dressing
Canarian papas arrugás (wrinkled potatoes) with red & green mojos
Ceviche of season fish with passion fruit & sweet potato
Marinera mussels ( tomato, onion, fennel, garlic & white wine sauce)
Our very special garlic & ginger scampi (king prawns)
Cocido madrileño meat croquetas
Chorizo a la sidra (cooked in cider)
Parmigiana! roasted aubergine, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella & hazelnut pesto
Seafood salad (prawn, octopus, mussels, fresh fennel, granny smith...)
Patatas bravas & homemade alioli
Traditional spanish meatballs with tomato or andalucian almond sauce
Extremely tender spanish ibérico pork casserole cooked in rioja red wine
Paella! your choice ;) & homemade alioli
Bbq! argentinian cut meat or ibérico pork & chorizos, chicken & veggie skewers, grilled corn on the cob with tajin butter
Fresh season local fish with papas arrugás and red & green mojos
Duck magret, mango chutney & fried gnocchis
Choice risotto: beetroot & gorgonzola; duck & pear; fresh fennel, green asparagus & guanciale; saffron & lemon...)
Steaks!!! with veggies & sauces
Banana or apple tatin, salty caramel & icecream
Crumble, passion fruit curd & red berries
Basque cheesecake
Cava, mint & lemon sorbet
Creamy tiramisú
Fudgy brownie, hot chocolate & icecream
Chocolate & churros
Aperitivo de mousse de centollo en pan brioche/spider crab mousse appetizer
Brochetas de tomate cherry, perlas de mozzarella y albahaca/ cherry tomato, italian mozzarella and basil leaves skewers
Gildas de anchoa del cantábrico y aceituna/ basque chilli pepper, cured anchovy and olive skewers
Hummus de garbanzos con sticks de zanahoria y pepino ecológicos/chickpea hummus with organic cucumber and carrot sticks
Tortilla chips with guacamole mexican style/ nachos con guacamole
Bruschetta italiana con vinagre de modena y hojas de albahaca/italian bruschetta, modena vinegar and baby basil leaves
Ensalada de tomate ecológico con cebolla roja y pepino/rustic tomato salad with red onion and cucumber
Patatas japo-bravas con mayonesa de siracha y cebollino/fried potato diced with spicy mayo and chives japanese style
Tortilla jugosa al momento y alioli de ajo confitado/spanish tasty omelette and confit garlic mayo
Tostada crujiente con ajo, tomate y láminas de jamón serrano al estilo catalán/roast garlic on toast with tomato and serrano ham slices
Bacalao gratinado con alioli suave, cama de tomate y arroz frito/grated garlic mayo cod with tomato sauce and fried rice
Cuartos traseros de pollo acompañados de patata y romero/herby chicken traybake with roasted potatoes
Fideuá de marisco con alioli suave/spanish shellfish fideua with soft garlic mayo
Octopus skewer with potato galicia style/ brocheta de pulpo y patata a la gallega
Paella melosa de marisco/fluffy seafood spanish paella
Pollo asado con salsa harissa y vegetales/harissa chicken traybake with veggies
Solomillo de cerdo ibérico con salsa de vino verdejo, patatas y pimientos del padrón/pork sirloin in white wine, potatoes and padrón peppers
Fruta de temporada con bola de helado y menta/seasonal fruit bowl with vanilla ice cream and mint
Brownie de chocolate blanco y helado de galleta maría/white chocolate brownie with cookie ice cream
Tarta de queso con sirope de chocolate y almendra granillo/cheese cake with chocolate syrup and toasted almonds
Garlic confit codfish buñuelos (fritters) with parsley-avocado cream
Tosta: piquillo pepper cream, goat cheese mousse & fried onions
Pork crackling dusted lentils over artichoke puree
Potato bomb stuffed with sweet chorizo a la diabla (wine braised) and piquillo alioli
Brioche with iberico sausage tartare, onion mayonnaise and pickled vegetables
Andalusí style (flour mix) fried potón (calamari) with red pepper puree and lime alioli
Not an ensaladilla: potato puree, fried potato sticks, paprika sauteed octopus, truffle mayonnaise and braised carrots
Saquitos: fried pastry with chistorra (spanish spicy sausage), caramelized onions and goat cheese
Caldoso rice (brothy rice) with iberico pork cheek and wild mushrooms
Wine braised oxtail with roasted carrots and potato parmentier
Baked white wine and garlic codfish with wilted spinach and smoked artichoke puree
Hake filet in coconut sauce with sherry braised heirloom tomato salad
Stuffed chicken roulade with spinach and iberico ham, px reduction and chickpea two ways
Manchego panna cotta with berry coulis
Sherry infused orange cake with spiced buttercream (cinnamon, cardamon & nutmeg)
Torrija buñuelos: spiced fritters with citrus glaze over white chocolate soup
Arroz con dulce: sweet rice cooked with coconut milk, bruleed and topped with berry dust
Tuna tartare: evoo chips, citrus vinagrette, tomato pearls & avocado foam
Millefoile: potato & boniato layered with piquillo pepper jam, goat cheese and topped with garlic dots
Codfish salad with olive dust, orange gel, confit pearled onions and quail egg
Presa bites: panko fried iberico pork with lemon alioli & chives
Pringá (pork, blood sausage & chicken) canelón with truffled bechamel & herb essence
Swet paprika glazed octopus skewer over boniato parmentier
Bikini 2.0: brioche toasts, smoked iberico pork shoulder slices, pickled onions, braised piquillos & manchego cheese
Fried fish tacos: andalusian coleslaw, avocado cream & fried padrón peppers (fried corn tortilla)
Seared lamb terrine with sherry reduction, asparragus & potatoes
White wine mussels over pea cream with iberico ham bechamel and celery two ways
Galician steak mignon with arzuaga blue cheese and garlic-tomato meloso (brothy rice)
Seared duck breast with orange citrique & herb dusted parsnips
Choco-cinnamon lava cake with berry creme fraiche
Creme anglais stuffed olive oil sponge cakes with lemon icing
Deconstructed torrija: spiced goat cheese foam, spiced crumble, dark chocolate flakes & vermouth fermented berries
Almond toast: thin baked almond cake with tocino de cielo (similar to flan) cream and merenge
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 Málaga.
What does a private chef service include in Málaga?
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 Málaga?
The price of renting a chef in Málaga 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 69 EUR to 119 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 69 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 74 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 97 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 119 EUR 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 Málaga?
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 656 chefs available in Málaga. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Málaga 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 Málaga?
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 Málaga each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Málaga, 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 Málaga.
Cost of a private chef in Málaga
The cost of hiring a private chef in Málaga 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 69 EUR to 119 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 69 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 74 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 97 EUR
For 2 people: 119 EUR.
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 Málaga!
4 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Málaga?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Málaga: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Málaga!






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










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