Private Chef in Cherbourg-Octeville
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 Cherbourg-Octeville
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cherbourg-Octeville in July 2018, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cherbourg-Octeville and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Normandy.
Starting in 2018, 2,080 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cherbourg-Octeville. To book your chef in Cherbourg-Octeville, 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 220 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 824 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,080 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cherbourg-Octeville usually book menus around 90 EUR per person, including 4.29 courses, sharing an average of 6.27 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 Cherbourg-Octeville.












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!
12 Private Chefs in Cherbourg-Octeville
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More than 2,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.44 Chef
The guests in Cherbourg-Octeville have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.44.
4.89 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cherbourg-Octeville received an average score of 4.89.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cherbourg-Octeville has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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220 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cherbourg-Octeville
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Gougères at comté cheese / gougères au comté
Velouté of mushrooms chips of sarrazin / velouté de champignons tuile de sarrasin
Rillettes with two salmon and dill (steamed and smoked) with cereal bread toast / rillettes aux deux saumons (fumé et vapeur) à l'aneth et au citron vert et toasts
Salmon tartare at suprêmes of citrus and cashew nuts/ tartare de saumon aux suprêmes d'agrumes et éclats de noix de cajou
Salade tiède de lentilles du puy vinaigrette balsamique blanc huile de noisette effiloché croustillant de confit de canard / warm salad lentills of the puy vinaigrette white balsamic hazelnut oil and crispy duck confit
Duck breast, béarnaise sauce and confites potatoes / magret de canard, sauce béarnaise et pommes de terre confites
Cod filet with beurre blanc and basmati rice / dos de cabillaud avec beurre blanc et riz basmati
Hachis parmentier (minced meat with gratin of emmental cheese and mashed potatoes) with mesclun salad / hachis parmentier de boeuf avec salade mesclun
Milk rice with salted butter caramel sauce / riz au lait et caramel beurre salé
"brioche perdu" with fruits and whipped cream / brioche perdue avec crème fouettée et fruits frais
Dark chocolat fondant with coulis of red fruits and grué of cacao / fondant au chocolat noir, coulis de fruits rouges frais et éclats de grué de cacao
Gambas à l'ail / gambas at garlic
Bouchées de thon mi-cuit aux graines de sésame torréfiées et confit de tomates / bouchées of tuna at sesame seed and confit of tomatoes
Crispy lollipop with scampi and basil / sucettes craquantes à la langoustine et au basilic
Rillettes with two salmon and dill (steamed and smoked) with cereal bread toast / rillettes aux deux saumons (fumé et vapeur) à l'aneth et au citron vert et toasts
Vol au vent of sea / vol au vent de la mer
Ceviche of sea bream / ceviche de daurade
Curry of fish with basmati rice / curry de poisson avec riz basmati
Wok of gambas thaï / wok de gambas à la thaïe
Gratin of fish on persillade / gratin de poisson en persillade
Chocolate mousse / mousse au chocolat
Crème brûlée
Fine tartelet at apple / tartelette fine aux pommes
Croissant crostini, pâté d'olives noires, champignons confits, pistaches, truffes d'été
Brochettes de salade caprese de mûres et burrata au basilic violet et au figue balsamique
Crudo de saint-jacques à l'avocat, sauce de fruit de la passion, citron vert et baies roses
Poire rôtie et gorgonzola enveloppés dans du prosciutto crudo au miel et au thym
Raviolis aux fruits de mer, sauce cioppino et beurre de crevettes
Tartare de saumon affiné à la betterave, crème de raifort, salsa de framboises et citron confit
Focaccia aux poivrons rouges, lardo di colonnata, confiture de figues et sel de peperoncino
Brasato al barolo à la toscane (joues de bœuf cuites lentement au vin rouge), crème de céleri-rave, pommes de terre rôties
Travers de porc mijotée au fenouil, crème d'aubergines fumées, patate douce fondante au l'aneth
Osso bucco milanais (au veau) avec crémeuse polenta ou gremolata de l'ail, basilic et citron
Entremet de chocolat au lait, pêches et amandes
Panna cotta au grec yaourt, fraises, sauce au miel et amaretto
Entremet tiramisu au café et noisettes
Beef tartare minute
Pollo alla diavola
Creme brûlée
Seaweed cracker with tuna tartare and citrus pearls
Tom kha shot with crispy chicken skin
Melon sphere with ouzo mist (vegetarian)
Amuse-bouche: feta mousse with tomato dust and crispy olive (vegetarian)
Flame-seared scallops, cauliflower velouté & caviar
Shrimp tartare with pickled watermelon and sea fennel
Grilled octopus with citrus miso glaze and chickpea purée
Slow-roasted beetroot carpaccio, goat cheese cream & carob crumble (vegetarian)
Lobster tail with tarama espuma and fava bean purée
Lamb rack with rosemary jus, truffled eggplant, and sweet potato silk
Panang curry with grilled ribeye, jasmine rice
Smoky eggplant “steak” with tahini sauce, quinoa tabbouleh & pomegranate (vegetarian)
Valrhona dark chocolate flexiganache, hazelnut crumble, black sesame ice cream
Orange blossom millefeuille with masticha crème légère
Greek yogurt panna cotta with thyme honey and pistachio shards
Frozen baklava parfait with citrus blossom and walnut dust
Salad niçoise bio
Local asparagus, baby artichokes salad with baked citrus dressing
Charred broccoli, blue mold cheese, greens, croutons salad
Oysters gillardeau with sauce mignonette
Baked camembert cheese with herbs de provence, garlic and crisp french baguette
French onion soup “au gratin”
French wild mushrooms soup purée
Broccoli/spinach french soup purée
Baked butternut french style soup puree
Salmon carpaccio, caviar, lemon zest, chives, pepper, basil olive oil
Black angus beef carpaccio with fresh thyme, caviar, arugula, crushed aged pecorino truffle, basil oil, topped with caviar
Ratatouille provençale, grilled bread, dipping sauce of bell peppers
Sautéed beef fillet sous vide, green beans purée, pomme maxim, sauce demi glace
Sautéed salmon sous vide, green beans purée, zucchini spaghetti, basil oil
Authentique french stew beef bourguignon
Grilled octopus with avocado puree, compressed cucumber and cubed kiwi with baselic oil drizzle
Duck confit, broccoli salsa, concasse tomatoes, baked sweet potatoes
Grilled canon of lamb sous vide, ratatouille, baked corn purée
Lamb shanks, baby potatoes with aromatic herbs, grilled eggplants
Chicken sous vide (most tender and flavorful ever) baby potatoes with rosemary and garlic, celery root purée
Beef ragu fresh pasta, parmeggiano and basil oil drizzle
Sole fish à la meunière, blanched asparagus, baby potatoes, basil oil drizzle
Sea bass or wild daurade royale fillet, aromatic herbs potatoes, avocado purée, basil oil drizzle
Crème brûlée topped with fresh berries and mint
Crème caramel topped with hazelnut praline
Lemon mentonais tart, merengue, lemon zest
French apple pie with ice cream
Banana flambé with cognac and vanilla ice-cream, liquid chocolate topping
Chocolate sponge cake, creme anglaise and liquid chocolate topping with lemon west
Crispy lollipop with scampi and basil / sucettes craquantes à la langoustine et au basilic
Bouchée of foie gras at mango / bouchées de foie gras à la mangue
Spoon of tartare of beef asiatic way / cuillère tarte de boeuf à l'asiatique
Asparagus steam cooked with coulis of piquillos and chips of sarrazin or serrano ham or parmesan cheese / asperges vertes cuites au four vapeur avec coulis de piquillos, chips de sarrasin, de jambon serrano ou parmesan
Tataki de thon à la citronnelle / tataki of tuna at lemongrass
Tataki de boeuf aux zestes de kumbawa / tataki of french beef with zests of kumbawa
Crisp risotto heart flowing lemon green with pickles vegetables / risotto croustillant coeur coulant citron et légumes pickles
Bass filet snacked, virgin sauce with "primeurs" vegetables / filet de bar snacké avec sauce vierge aux agrumes et légumes primeurs
Quasi of veal shallots sauce and écrasé of potatoes at bordier butter at sarrasin / quasi de veau, sauce échalotes avec écrasé de pommes de terre au beurre bordier au sarrasin
Beef slab butler butter at zests of citrus and espelette pepper,écrasé of potatoes at butter bordier at sarrasin / pavé de boeuf avec beurre maitre d'hôtel aux zestes d'agrumes et piment d'espelette, écrasé de pommes de terre au beurre bordier au sarrasin
Choux pastry with craquelin, custard cream with orange blossom and coulis of red berries and fresh red berries / choux craquelin crème pâtissière vanille fleur d'oranger, coulis de fruits rouges et fruits rouges frais
Lemon tarte revisited / tarte au citron révisitée
Compotée of suprêmes of citrus fruits with tea whipped cream and crumble of pecan nuts and honey / compotée de suprêmes d'agrumes crème fouettée infusée au thé earl grey et crumble miel noix de pécan
Pine apple roasted at citrus caramel and whipped cream at rhum and sesame seeds / ananas rôti au caramel d'agrumes, crème fouettée au rhum et graines de sésame torréfiées
Moules gratinées au bruccio
Riellette de cabillaud au citron confit et sablé au parmesan
Tartare de st jacques, marinade au miso, jeunes pouses et crumble de noisettes torréfiées
Mille feuilles de saumon gravla/ crème d'avocat
Céviche de loup, mangue fraîche, jus de passion ,pickles de salicorne
Blanquette de la mer, riz safrané et petits légumes vapeur
Bouride provençale et ses légumes de saison
Pavet de thon frais snaké, gnocchi poêles, tagliatelles de légumes et sauce hollandaise au citron
Pavlova destructurée, crémeux à pistache, fruits frais de saison et pistache terrifiés
Omelette norvegienne revisitée
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Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Cherbourg-Octeville.
What does a private chef service include in Cherbourg-Octeville?
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 Cherbourg-Octeville?
The price of renting a chef in Cherbourg-Octeville 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 71 EUR to 111 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 71 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 80 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 98 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 111 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 Cherbourg-Octeville?
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 Cherbourg-Octeville. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville?
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 Cherbourg-Octeville each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cherbourg-Octeville, 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 Cherbourg-Octeville.
Cost of a private chef in Cherbourg-Octeville
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cherbourg-Octeville 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 71 EUR to 111 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 71 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 80 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 98 EUR
For 2 people: 111 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 Cherbourg-Octeville?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cherbourg-Octeville: 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 Cherbourg-Octeville!






Talk to our chefs in Cherbourg-Octeville
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