Private Chef in Cantal
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cantal
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cantal in February 2021, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cantal and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Cantal.
Starting in 2021, 11,764 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cantal. To book your chef in Cantal, 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 2,775 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 5,875 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 11,764 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cantal usually book menus around 94 EUR per person, including 3.87 courses, sharing an average of 4.56 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 Cantal.












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.
12 Private Chefs in Cantal
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More than 11,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.68 Chef
The guests in Cantal have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.68.
4.71 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cantal received an average score of 4.71.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cantal has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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2,775 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cantal
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Aiguillettes de volaille a la japonaise en coque croustillante fines lamelles de volaille label rouge de la drôme en chapelure de pain frais, et gaufre au basilic frais mascarpone aux épices
Gambas algues wakamé sur rouille gambas sauvages de madagascar, , sur algues wakamé aux herbes, sauce rouille au safran
Tomate mozzarella a ma facon comme un entremets, une couche de crémeux mozzarella entre deux couches de tomates confites au basilic, le tout glacé avec un gaspacho, crème fouettée mascarpone , , chips de bellota (sévillan 3 mois d'affinage)
Eponge d’herbes et arrancini au guanciale une éponge (surprenante) aux herbes et croquette de riz farcie de guanciale beretta (goût appétissant, à l'arrière-goût très parfumé, avec des tendances sauvages. à la consistance plus compacte que la pancetta
Chapon cuisson nacrée jus de langoustine safrané pave de chapon de méditerranée (poisson de roches très gouteux) dans un coque croustillante sur algues wakamé, jus de langoustine au safran
Medaillon de cabillaud cuit a la nacre jeunes pousses cœur de dos de cabillaud juste cuit nacré, , vinaigrette crustacés huile de basilic sur tagliatelles de légumes
Ballotine de caille aux giroles et echalotes bulle de caille , en biscuit, farcie de girolles et pesto aux pignons, jus d’échalotes
Moelleux d’avocat et saumon fumé un biscuit d’avocat et citron vert, une vague de crème de saumon fumé écossais, vinaigrette à l’huile d’herbes
Pavé de bœuf en croute jus de vin chaud un médaillon dans le merlan de bœuf (pièce du boucher),) duxelle de champignons et jambon sévillan belota ( 36 mois d’affinage) en feuilleté pur beurre a.o.p isigny lescure, jus réduit aux épices
Volaille aux girolles pesto jus de cèpes volaille label rouge de la drôme, en biscuit, farcie de girolles et pesto aux pignons , en croûte feuilleté pur beurre a.o.p isigny lescure , crème de cèpes
Rib de porc de laqué sesame grillé et girolles travers de porc de bigorre cuit lentement et laqué au four sur sésame grillé, jus de vin
Magret de canard champignons bruns en croute ½ magret de canard des landes, duxelles de champignons aux échalotes, jeunes pousses d’épinards ; dans un feuilleté pur beurre aop isigny lescure et jus réduits
Chocolat en deux textures confit de griottes une base biscuit joconde (amandes /noisettes) un crémeux chocolat jivara 70 % valrhona, un cœur confit de griottes, meringues pralines, coulis de griottes confites aux éclats de de nougatine ou
Tarte tatin 2.0 tous les ingrédients de la tarte tatin mais avec les techniques d’aujourd’hui, servie avec au choix, crème velouté mascarpone vanille grand cru tahaa, ou coulis de citrons wolkamer ( de mon jardin)
Boule de neige hors saison une bulle de meringue craquante, avec un coeur de nougatine et glace vanille grand cru tahaa, voile d’orange, velouté gianduja
Chocolat caramel beurre salé et pralines dans une larme en chocolat, brisures de meringues aux pralines, une crème diplomate vanille, miroir brisures nougat,
Macaron deux parfums un macaron grande taille insert abricots confits et ganache orange, servi sur un coulis de citron wolkamer (de mon jardin)
A la fin du repas le chef vous offrira une surprise (douceurs de ma fabrication)
Calamars frits et citron vert calamars justes frits a la japonaise, beurre citron vert, dans un coque de croustillante
Moule frite etonnante une moule de cordes de l’étang de thau, en beignet croustillant sur pommes de terre en fils jus d’ail persil
Canneloni de tartare de moules et couteaux sauce favouilles un tartare de moules de cordes de l’étang de thau et couteaux de sable et avocat dans une feuille de saumon fumé d’écosse, sur une crème de favouilles (crabes verts de méditerranée)
Volaille fermière en biscuit aux tomates confites et piment d’espelette volaille fermière en mousseline, enrobé de lard fumé farcie de tomates confites, en feuilles de verdure sur une sauce au piment a. o. p d’espelette
Potimarron chips de bellota iberico bavarois de potimarron et châtaignes, chips de bellota ibérico (sévillan 36 mois) purée d’herbes au basilic
Mosaique de cabillaud et saumon, gaufre et basilic une gaufre croustillante au tomates confites, mosaique de dos de cabillaud et saumon sauvage d'écosse, crème mascarpone au basilic
Pressé de loup en aioli une barre de légumes de saison liés par une sauce aïoli à l’ail rose, le tout surmonté d’un pavé de loup de ligne cuit à la vapeur de badiane, tuile de pain a l’encre de seiche
Millefeuille de légumes confits, foie gras mi-cuit une superposition de légumes de saison en confit, surmonté de foie gras de canard des landes mi-cuit, un chutney d’échalotes au cassis, buns toasté
Hamburger de canard en croustillant piment espelette confit de canard en rillettes et en croustillant,, dans une brioche pur beurre aop isigny lescure, lard de porc de bigorre, jus d’échalotes
Biscuit de volaille au jus d’herbes et paillasson un soufflé de volaille (dans le haut de cuisse, la partie la plus fondante)de la drôme, pané à la mie de pain fraiche, sur un jus de fines herbes sur pommes de terre en fils
Médaillon de veau laqué aux pignons et guanciale médaillon de veau dans la quasi, laqué au vieux porto, pgnons roits,et guanciale crosutillant, jus réduction de vieux porto
Souris d’agneau confite au vin cumin orange et fruits secs en caillette souris d’agneau du lubéron désossée confite aux fruits secs orange et cumin sur un beurre de poudre de vin rouge
Parmentier de canard en croute cuisse de canard des landes confit et en effilochée, sur ail des ours au beurre jus de volaille corsé
Magret de canard en croûte de chorizo au thym un ½ magret de canard des landes rôti, recouvert d’une croûte de chorizo, et un jus de thym frais
Joue de bœuf confite en mironton selon a. ducasse une joue de bœuf cuite basse température (8 heures) dans un vdn de banyuls et légumes confits, une touche de romarin, jus de vin chaud
Banane en beignet vieux rhum et sucre moscovado et moelleux chocolat vanille bananes cuites au bbq caramélisées au rhum et sucre moscovado (ile maurice), et un cube de crème diplomate chocolat jivara 70% valrhona, crème fouettée vanille grand cru tahaa
Poire vin rouge de madiran, creme fouettee et jurancon une association du mille feuille classique feuilleté pur beurre et diplomate vanille grand cru tahaa et des poire pochée du vin rouge de madiran, crème légèrement fouettée et caramel de jurançon
Comme un champignon base de meringue craquante, un dôme de diplomate chocolat 70% gayaquil valrhona enrobage magnum, velouté de pistache de sicile
Concorde chocolat (création g. lenôtre) un appareil à bombe chocolat valrhona jivara, 70% entre deux disques de meringues légères, crème montée mascarpone vanille grand cru tahaa coulis d'oranges bigarades (de mon jardin), une tuile dentèle à l’orange
Meringue glacée aux griottes coulis de mandarine une boule de glace vanille grand cru tahaa et concassé de nougatine entre deux coques de meringues légères, griottes confites, crème montée à la fève de tonka, sur un coulis de mandarine
Succes noisettes / vanille et ananas roti, caramel de jus de raisin une crème diplomate vanille grand cru tahaa, ananas victoria rôti, entre deux biscuits joconde noisettes, servi sur un caramel de jus de raisin muscat
Amuse-bouche selon mon inspiration
3 apéritifs de saison
Tartare de bar de ligne à l'huile d'olive des baux de provence, fleurs et herbes de mon potager
Tataki de filet de boeuf mariné à la citronnelle, légumes croquants et réduction de grenade
Filet de veau aux morilles, millefeuille de pomme de terre et potimarron
Dos d'esturgeon bio, sauce vierge de mon jardin, écrasée de pomme de terre aux algues bretonnes
Mousse au chocolat ultra légère, glace vanille, granola maison
Pommes de mon verger (5 variétés), caramel et chantilly
Tatin de pommes et de boudin en deux façons
Nems ou "croustillants du sud- ouest" à l'effiloché de canard confit, persillade et poivrons fondants
Velouté de saison, noix de st- jacques snackées et chips de lard
Foie- gras de canard fait maison, ses toasts et son accompagnement
Magret de canard rosé, son écrasé de pommes de terre à la graisse de canard et ses légumes de saison rôtis en persillade. sauce aux cèpes
Pavé de bœuf, sauce aux morilles, pommes de terre en 2 cuissons, légumes de saisons
Risotto crémeux aux fruits de mer et persillade
La tatin de ma grand- mère et sa touche choc glacée
Le pain perdu brioché d'antan et son accompagnement
Moelleux au chocolat et sa touche fraîcheur
Pana- cotta et coulis de saison
Fresh pea hummus with hazelnut oil and sesame crackers
Tuna rillettes with fennel - herb focaccia
Dried fruit flavoured butter, rosemary gressins
Aubergine cake - tapenade and sarriette cream - confit tomatoes
Chicken galantine with chanterelles and hazelnuts - crunchy vegetable condiment with sherry vinegar - pistachio cream and wholegrain mustard
Green asparagus - crunchy vegetable shavings - rocket juice - lemon sabayon
Cheek of beef with rosé wine and chanterelle mushrooms, spring vegetable tian, pine nut and parmesan crumble
Farmer chicken - yellow wine sauce - vegetables in barigoule
Veal fondant in a hazelnut crust, cep juice emulsion - potato, shallot and leek gratin flavoured with truffle
Coconut and lime "merveilleux" - mimosa syrup
Creme calissons tartlet - red fruits
Vanilla soufflé - mandarin coulis - ginger syrup
Crackers croustillant aux graines - houmous de fèves à l'huile d'argan
Croque-monsieur revisité aux influences du terroir
Toast croustillant au beurre de romarin et olives noires - poivrons grillés
Soufflé au fromage de brebis et thym citron - crème de courgettes - fleur d'huile d'olive
Tarte de tomates plein champ - burrata - espuma de basilic
Salade de champignons forestiers - feta rôtie - noisettes grillées - petit pain aux figues
Pièce de bœuf - réduction aux morilles - mousseline de pommes de terre infusée au safran
Rôti de cabillaud - sabayon au pastis - poireaux, fenouils caramélisés - risotto crémeux au citron
Mignon de veau en cocotte au parfum de thym et romarin - compotée d'aubergines - petites girolles
Tartelette gourmande au chocolat praliné coiffée d'une glace au café corsé
Sablé à l'huile d'olive - crème aux amandes - fraises gariguette et sirop infusé au basilic
Riz au lait - confit framboises - éclat chocolat blanc
Small bread bagnat revisited
Parmesan shortbread - homous with argan oil - confit tomatoes
Basil focaccia - ratatouille chutney
Marinated pineapple tomato - fennel cream - olive oil flower - pistou
Fine sesame tartlet - vegetables declination - arrugula juice - goat's cheese cream cheese
Chicken galantine with cepes - lemon thyme cream - mâche - prune vinaigrette
Beef tournedos with juniper berry and rosemary jus creamy polenta with confit tomatoes and basil
Lamb stew with dark beer and honey, sage and seasonal vegetables
Free-range chicken supreme with champagne, black tea & prunes candied root vegetables
Hazelnut meringue, whipped cream, mandarin coulis with mild spices
Iced vanilla vacherin - gariguette strawberries, basil syrop
Crème brûlée with truffles - espuma with porcini mushrooms - crispy tuile
Mini éclair, basil mousse and sun-dried tomato petals
Asparagus hummus, black sesame and parmesan crackers, iberique ham
French toast brioche - pepper artichokes - truffle cream - shavings of belotta ham
Tatin of caramelised vegetables, herb-infused cream, rocket juice
French toast brioche - semi-cooked foie gras - white grape jelly with port wine
Chateaubriand with cassis wine sauce, saffron purée and roasted vegetable
Duck breast with figs - smoked tea sauce - parsnip mousseline with comté cheese
Free-range chicken with riesling and vegetables, served with champagne and morel mushroom risotto
Norwegian omelette with vanilla and almond slivers
Small vacherin with chestnut cream and toasted pine nuts
Nougat snowball, clementine coulis, white chocolate velouté
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 Cantal.
What does a private chef service include in Cantal?
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 Cantal?
The price of renting a chef in Cantal 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 76 EUR to 109 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 76 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 71 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 86 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 109 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 Cantal?
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 12 chefs available in Cantal. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cantal 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 Cantal?
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 Cantal each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cantal, 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 Cantal.
Cost of a private chef in Cantal
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cantal 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 76 EUR to 109 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 76 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 71 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 86 EUR
For 2 people: 109 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 Cantal?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cantal: 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 Cantal!






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










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