Private Chef in Santiago de Compostela
Rent one of our 107 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Santiago de Compostela
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Santiago de Compostela in August 2015, more than 107 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Santiago de Compostela and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in A Coruña.
Starting in 2015, 7,396 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Santiago de Compostela. To book your chef in Santiago de Compostela, 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 1,592 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,479 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.59 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 7,396 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Santiago de Compostela usually book menus around 78 EUR per person, including 3.87 courses, sharing an average of 4.96 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 Santiago de Compostela.












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.
107 Private Chefs in Santiago de Compostela
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More than 7,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.23 Chef
The guests in Santiago de Compostela have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.23.
4.59 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Santiago de Compostela received an average score of 4.59.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.68 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Santiago de Compostela has been scored with a 4.68 on average.
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1,592 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Santiago de Compostela
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Pan con tomate y aove premium: brioche tostada, tomate rallado fresco, ajo, aceite arbequina y flor de sal
Tortilla cremosa de patatas: tortilla jugosa al centro con cebolla dulce y cebollino
Gazpacho moderno en shot: tomate, pepino y ajo suave con crema de burrata y albahaca
Ensaladilla rusa casera con ahumados y mayonesa de pimiento rojo
Crema de mejillónes, azafrán, toast de mayonesa de sopa de pescado de roca y carpaccio de hinojo
Burrata con tomates confitados, fresas, sandia y focaccia tibia
Paella de verduras de temporada con arroz bomba y azafrán
Lomo de lubina a la plancha con puré de patata y verduras glaseadas
Carrillera de cerdo al vino tinto con parmentier cremoso
Tarta de queso cremosa estilo vasca
Crema catalana caramelizada al momento
Pannacota de turon, almendras y fresa
Alitas de pollo bufalo con mantequilla ahumada
Muslitos de pollo estilo jark jamaicano
Costillas bbq jack daniels ¡puro sabor!
Entrecot de ternera gallega
Tacos con pico de gallo y salsa de tomatillos verdes casera
Patatas con bacon y queso
Mazorcas de maiz a la brasa y verduras de temporada
2 ensaladas variadas con productos de la tierra
Burrata mallorqui: roasted pear with burrata and sobrasada
Trampo mallorqui: endive leaves filled with mallorcan "trampo" salad and tuna
Paella
Bacalao: roasted bacalao with alioli and creamy spinach orzo
Lubina: sea bass en papillote with rosemary, local olive oil, and vine cherry tomatoes
Sobrasada carbonara: carbonara and sobrasada mallorquin spaghetti
Ensaimada maiorchina with almond ice cream
Soft almond cake, mallorcan gató, with soller orange sorbet and mint
Homemade ham croquette with iberian tartar (2 per person)
Mushroom croquettes with a touch of truffle sauce (2 per person - vegetarian)
Creamy spanish omelette with caramelized onions served with homemade tomato bread (gluten free-vegetarian)
Mallorcan sobrasada omelette with honey
Spiced red tuna tartare with kimchi and tortilla chips
Fresh salmon tartare with sweet miso sauce decorated with fish roe and accompanied by tortilla chips (gluten free)
Andalusian squid with lime and sweet chili sauce
Crispy and creamy panko-coated camembert cheese served with homemade raspberry jam (vegetarian)
Beef tartare accompanied by homemade bread toasts and mango chutney (gluten free)
Bravas potatoes (gluten free-vegetarian)
Roasted and smoked eel toast with bone marrow and chives
Delicious and fresh tomato gazpacho (gluten free- vegetarian)
Scallop batasoyu and shimeji mushrooms(gluten free)
Portobello mushroom carpaccio, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, toasted pine nuts, and a touch of honey (gluten-free, vegetarian)
Zucchini carpaccio with pink tomato, parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts (gluten-free - vegetarian)
Soller red shrimp carpaccio with yuzu, plum tomato, and macadamia nuts (gluten-free)
Creamy asparagus risotto with italian truffle shavings (vegetarian-gluten-free)
Crispy panko-coated shrimp sam, wrapped in a taco-style butter lettuce leaf, with pickles, mango, mint and fresh cilantro, crispy onions and kimchi sauce (vegetarian option)
Homemade duck gyosa with foie gras and crispy duck (2 per person)
Homemade beef gyosa with shitake (2 per person)
Homemade "gallo san pedro" fish gyosa with saffron aioli (2 per person)
Homemade mushroom gyosa with coconut and truffle sauce (vegetarian)
Local fish ceviche, sweet potato, crispy corn, and homemade guacamole accompanied by tortilla chips (gluten-free)
Galician octopus (gluten free)
Pan bao with low tempura ribs seasoned with 5 chinese spice and yakiniku sauce (vegetarian option)
Mini angus burger with brioche bun, bacon, cheese, pickle and chef's special sauce
Toasted country bread with caramelized onions, 4 french cheeses, and fresh thyme (vegetarian)
Chefs mediterranean salad
Beef tenderloin with a “pedro ximenez” wine reduction accompanied by creamy mallorcan mashed potatoes and glazed carrots (gluten free)
Market fish marinated in minishitake stew caramelized cherry tomato and asparagus with saffron and black garlic aioli (gluten free)
Paella seafood, mixed (seafood and iberian pork or chicken), meat, or vegetarian (gluten-free-vegetarian)
Complete barbecue beef, pork, and chicken served with basque-style potatoes and grilled vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, corn, and peppers) with chimichurri sauce (option vegetarian)
Grilled dorada on thai sauce with vegetables
Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic with potatoes and glazed sweet potatoes
Iberian secreto with sweet and sour sauce, pea and mushroom purée (gluten free)
Crispy suckling pig accompanied garlic and rosemaru potatoes and glazed carrots (gluten free)
Creamy mushroom risotto (gluten-free-vegetarian)
Chef's sushi
All desserts are homemade by me
70% dark chocolate belga mousse with miso, on a crispy biscuit, olive oil, salt flakes, and orange zest (option gluten free)
Dulce de leche volcano accompanied by flambéed bananas with a mandarin reduction and creamy vanilla ice cream (gluten-free option)
Cheesecake with fresh strawberry and blueberry topping (option gluten free)
Lemon pie (option gluten free)
Moist chocolate brownie with nuts decorated with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream
Walnut daqouise with dulce de leche and walnut pre-line (gluten-free)
Warm pear and almond tart with a crunchy crumble topping, served with vanilla ice cream
Fluffy tiramisu with pistachio crunch
Crème brûlée (gluten free)
Apple and walnut crumble served with vanilla ice cream
Homemade flan with caramel and dulce de leche (gluten free)
Delicious white chocolate mousse accompanied by fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings (gluten free)
Artisanal bread with local extra virgin olive oil
Traditional spanish croquettes (chefs selection)
Greak salad with marinated feta cheese
Tomato & burrata salad with basil and olive oil
Seasonal green salad with lemon vinaigrette
Luxury seafood paella (prawns, calamari, mussels, fish and saffron rice.)
Mixed paella (free range chicken and seafood)
Vegetarian paella (seasonal vegetables and saffron rice (vegan option available)
Galician almond cake
Seasonal fresh fruit
Pekin duck wrap
Gambas al ajillo
Patatas bravas
Beff tartar truffel sauce
Squid & red prawn paella
Carrot cake
Croquetas (ham, mushroom or cheese)
Roasted txistorra with piperrada
Local charcuterie board with pan con tomate
Fried squid with lime mayo
Ensaladilla (potato and tuna salad) with gordal olives and paprika
Baby gem salad, prawns, avocado and a light ceasar dressing
Escalivada of seasonal vegetables, cured anchovies and mix herb pesto
Roasted iberico pork brioche bun, pickled onion salad, mustard mayo
Egg fried basque hake, confit piquillo peppers, tartare sauce
Pan fried artichokes, spinach and idiazabal cheese cream, peanut dressing
Albondigas (meat balls) in spicy meat sauce, porcini mushrooms and crunchy vegetables
Basque torrija with almonds and vanilla ice cream
Egg flan with citrus chantilly and crumble
Artichoke tatin with goat and thyme curd
Tuna tataki vitello tonnato style
Roast marrow bone with steak tartar
Burrata stuffed tomatoes with roast cherry tomatoes
Spinach and ricotta arancini s
Sobrassada scotch egg , with roasted pepper dressing
Tenderloin beef carpaccio , with shaved manchego cheese , chives oil , capers and rocket salad
Sea bass ceviche with coconut and pineapple foam
Chorizo stuffed baby squid with puttanesca sauce
Cryspi cod cake, crispy ham and citrus and pil-pil sauce
Miso marinated salmon with lemon grass, carrot and ginger pureer , sautee braod beans
Seared beef fillet tagliata with rocket, parmesan & balsamic glaze
Braised iberian black pig cheeks with duchesse potatoes
Chorizo crusted monkfish tail with cauliflower pure and samphire
Miso glazed pork belly with cracling and apple miso sauce
Beef butcher s steak with barolo wine reduction and rosemary potatoes
Roasted lamb loin with aubergine tahini, pomegranate and mint
Seared duck breast with port wine jus, celeriac purée
Seabass with tomato–fennel fondue and olive gremolata
Scallops with cauliflower purée, truffle oil and crispy pancetta
Beef wellington
Apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream
Berries eton mess
Cheesecake with white chocolate & pistachio
Classic tiramisu with espresso & mascarpone
Dark chocolate fondant with honeycomb ice cream
Lemon meringue pie
Paris/brest with caramelised hazelnut
Exotic fruit pavlova
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 Santiago de Compostela.
What does a private chef service include in Santiago de Compostela?
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 Santiago de Compostela?
The price of renting a chef in Santiago de Compostela 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 42 EUR to 80 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 42 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 42 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 55 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 80 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 Santiago de Compostela?
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 107 chefs available in Santiago de Compostela. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela?
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 Santiago de Compostela each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Santiago de Compostela, 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 Santiago de Compostela.
Cost of a private chef in Santiago de Compostela
The cost of hiring a private chef in Santiago de Compostela 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 42 EUR to 80 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 42 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 42 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 55 EUR
For 2 people: 80 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Santiago de Compostela?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Santiago de Compostela: 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 Santiago de Compostela!






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










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