Private Chef in Selva
Rent one of our 578 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Selva
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Selva in April 2014, more than 578 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Selva and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Balearic Islands.
Starting in 2014, 25,738 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Selva. To book your chef in Selva, 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 10,102 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 20,634 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 25,738 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Selva usually book menus around 79 EUR per person, including 3.08 courses, sharing an average of 5.17 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 Selva.












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!
578 Private Chefs in Selva
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More than 25,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Selva have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Selva received an average score of 4.73.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Selva has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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10,102 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Selva
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Ceviche: fresh delicious shrimp ceviche marinated in a mango chili salad
Gazpacho: traditional cold soup (vegetarian)
Trampo mallorqui: endives filled with mallorcan salad and tuna
Croquetas ibéricas: iberian ham croquettes
Guacamole: guacamole with tortillas
Burrata mallorqui: roasted leek with burrata and sobrasada
Burrata mediterranea: with peaches, serrano ham, tomatoes, basil
Tartaro de atun: with burrata and pistacho
Pulpo al olivo: octopus slices with olive sauce
Zamburiñas: scallops with mango pebre
Salmón: grilled salmon with mushroom risotto
Bacalao: alioli codfish accompanied by a creamy spinach orzo
Lubina: sea bass en papillote with rosemary, local olive oil, and vine cherry tomatoes
Paella: seafood or chicken paella
Vegetarian paella (vegetarian)
Solomillo de ternera: beef filet with ren wine sauce and gratin potatoes and sparragus
Lomo saltado: peruvian delicous stir-fried beef with fries and rice
Pollo al limón: fresh, flavorful pan-seared chicken served with basmati rice and arugula
Gnocchi: with pesto o pomodoro sauce
Spaguetti carbonara: truffled spaghetti carbonara
Gato mallorqui: almond cake with orange ice cream
Ensaimada: classical mallorqui pastry with almond ice cream
Tiramisu
Levender panacota
Cheesecake: soft cheesecake with raspberry sauce
Vieiras marinadas y gratinadas con mango
Brochetitas de gambon, piña y cherrys
Ensalada de queso de cabra con fresas (vegetarian)
Gyozas de verduras con salsa sweet chili (vegetarian)
Arroz negro de calamares con alioli de azafrán
Rissotto de gambas y wakame
Canelones de merluza y gambas con bechamel de hinojo
Canelones de espinacas con pasas y piñones (vegetarian)
Cazuela de caldereta de langosta
Dorada a la roteña con higos gratinados y espuma citronella
Bacalao al horno con almejas
Arroz meloso de setas y trufa de primavera (vegetarian)
Mochi de pistacho con bizcocho de sake
Coulant de chocolate con helado de naranja
Sorbete de limon con gin
Brownie con helado de pistacho
Carpaccio de pulpo al pimentón con cítricos
Gambas al ajillo
Salpicón de mariscos con salmorejo
Carpaccio de remolacha con queso feta (vegetarian)
Lubina al grill con ensalada de canónigos y mango
Paella de sepia y mariscos
Bacalao al horno con almejas
Paella de verduras (vegetarian)
Helado de coco con bizcocho de albariño y pasas
Cheescake con frutos rojos
Tarta de santiago con helado de naranja
Crema catalana con helado de mango
Pork sirloin with sobrasada and honey
Baked fish
Black cuttlefish paella
Chicken paella
Creamy mallorcan almond cod
Fish and red shrimp stew
Seafood paella
Postre artesano
Pimiento del padron
Patatas bravas
Mixed croquettes (serrano ham, chicken, spinach)
Paella (seafood/mixed)
Paella (mixed/vegetarian)
No main course
Almond mallorquin "gato`" with ice cream
Crema catalana
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)
Parmisan lace baskets with stir fry veggies
Ricotta anc spinaches flan with parmesan sauce
Linguine with fresh pesto
Penne "puttanesca"
Dorade in papillote with baby potatoes
Orange glazed turkey breast with hazelnuts
Chocolate mousse
Tiramisu
Pulpo a la gallega con crema de patata
Carpaccio de gambas con citricos de soller y guacamole
Ensaladilla de gambas frita en wantong con mayonese de anchoas
Carpaccio de remolacha con queso feta (vegetarian)
Bullabesa de gambas, gyozas fritas
Raviolis de langosta con salsa verde
Arroz meloso de pulpo y sobrasada con alioli de lima
Canelones de espinacas con pasas y piñones (vegetarian)
Cazuela de caldereta de langosta
Solomillo rossini con setas y trigueros
Lubina en tempura sobre arroz negro y aire de lima
Arroz meloso de setas y trufa de primavera (vegetarian)
Crema catalana con helado de mango
Sufle alaska de merengue ,chocolate y vainilla
Tiramisú de crema catalana con helado de stracciatella
Mochi de pistacho con bizcocho de sake
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 Selva.
What does a private chef service include in Selva?
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 Selva?
The price of renting a chef in Selva 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 49 EUR to 83 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 49 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 53 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 60 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 83 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 Selva?
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 578 chefs available in Selva. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Selva 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 Selva?
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 Selva each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Selva, 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 Selva.
Cost of a private chef in Selva
The cost of hiring a private chef in Selva 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 49 EUR to 83 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 49 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 53 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 60 EUR
For 2 people: 83 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 Selva!
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 Selva?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Selva: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Mediterranean, 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 Selva!

Want a relaxing way to dine at home?
Enjoy a Private Chef Service in comfort! Be it a romantic evening, a birthday celebration or a family get together, Take a Chef offers you a unique way to enjoy a meal. We’ll transform your home into one of the Selva's best restaurants, dedicated to providing the best quality service to you and your guests. Simply tell us your food preferences and our chefs will send you original menu ideas - all you have to do is choose your favourite. On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook and serve the meal in your home. Best of all, they’ll leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!

Invite one of XX’s best Private Chefs into your home
We work with many chefs who have experience in top restaurants, gastronomic bars, luxury hotels and more. You’ll be able to view the details of each chef’s training and experience once they send you a menu proposal. However, no matter which chef you choose, we guarantee that you’re in good hands: all of our chefs in Selva have at least a decade of experience under their belt and have been trained in top culinary schools. As soon as you receive a menu, we’ll put you in touch with the chef so that you can sort out all the details and make sure everything is to your liking!

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










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