Private Chef in Paris
Rent one of our 1,233 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Paris
Take a Chef has been running private chef services in Paris since May 2015, and more than 1,233 Private Chefs now work with us across Paris. We do not hand you a directory: for each request we line up the chefs whose experience actually matches the occasion, the menu and the kitchen you have.
Since 2015, 71,111 guest requests have come through Take a Chef in Paris. Tell us the date, the occasion and how many people are sitting down, and we read it as a brief: we put together chefs who fit what you asked for, and we explain why each one fits.
From there the work is ours. Our chefs have shared 28,050 customised menu proposals and exchanged 70,461 messages with their guests, rated 4.65 out of 5. The menu, the timings, what is included and the final price are agreed in writing before anything is confirmed, and we stay on the thread until they are settled.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 71,111 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Paris usually book menus around 106 EUR per person, including 3.55 courses, sharing an average of 4.54 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 Paris.
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1,233 Private Chefs in Paris
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More than 71,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Paris have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.65 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Paris received an average score of 4.65.
4.61 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.61 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Paris has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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 Paris.
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.
The price of renting a chef in Paris 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 82 EUR to 136 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 82 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 136 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 131 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 136 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.
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.
For a single evening in Paris, what you pay depends almost entirely on how many people are at the table. Across our real bookings here, a dinner for two works out around 130 EUR per guest, three to six around 106 EUR, seven to twelve around 85 EUR, and thirteen or more around 80 EUR. There are currently 1,233 chefs working with us in Paris.
That figure covers the menu, the shopping, the cooking in your kitchen, full table service and cleaning up afterwards. Drinks, tableware and glassware are not included. Tell us the date and the number of guests and we will come back with chefs who fit, each with a menu and a total price in writing, so there is nothing left to work out on the night.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
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 Paris each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Paris, 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 Paris.
Cost of a private chef in Paris
What a private chef costs in Paris depends on the size of the group, the menu you choose and the time of year. As a rule the price per guest comes down as the table gets bigger: across our real bookings in Paris, a dinner for two sits around 130 EUR per guest, a group of three to six around 106 EUR, a group of seven to twelve around 85 EUR, and thirteen or more around 80 EUR.
The figures our system currently shows for each band are these:
For 13 people or more: 82 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 136 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 131 EUR
For 2 people: 136 EUR
Whatever the figure, the point is that you know it before you commit: we put the menu, the inclusions, the timings and the total price in writing, and we handle the payment inside that agreement. Nothing gets confirmed while something is still vague.
Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with chefs who fit it, each with a menu and a price for your exact group, and we coordinate with the chef from there.
Which chefs we put in front of you in Paris
Not every chef in Paris is right for every dinner. A birthday for fourteen in an apartment kitchen and a two-person anniversary menu are different jobs, and we treat them that way: birthdays are the most requested occasion in Paris with 457 services, followed by romantic dinners with 140, gatherings with friends with 125 and family reunions with 121.
8 new chefs apply to work with us here every month, and our verification team reviews each profile before it goes anywhere near a request. Across 1,647 services in Paris our guests have rated the experience 4.66 out of 5 on 861 reviews, and the average table is 5.8 people.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Paris?
In Paris the most booked option is the Chef's special, where you leave the menu to the chef. After that, what people actually order here is local French cooking, with 314 services, fusion menus with 122, classic French with 113, Mediterranean with 108 and Italian with 95.
Allergies, dietary restrictions and dishes that are not on any list are part of the brief, not an exception to it. Tell us about them once and we carry them through to the chefs, into the menu and into what gets confirmed, so you are not repeating yourself to three different people.
Tell us what you have in mind for your dinner in Paris and we will take it from there.
A private chef dinner in Paris, handled from the request to the last plate
Most people who book a chef in Paris are marking something: a birthday, an anniversary, a table of friends who have not sat down together in a while. What they do not want is to spend it in the kitchen, or to spend the week before chasing answers about who is bringing what.
That part is ours. We read the occasion, put together chefs who fit it, agree the menu, the timings and the total price in writing, and we coordinate with the chef about access, kitchen and arrival time. On the night the chef shops, cooks in your kitchen, serves and leaves it clean. Booking is only the beginning of what we do, not the end.
A Private Chef will make you live an unforgettable experience
If something stands out from a Private Chef is to adapt to any type of cuisine. The Private Chef's professionalism has been forged thanks to learning in large kitchens and through trips. Our Private Chefs have been trained in the best hospitality schools in the world and in restaurants with Michelin Stars and they have been evaluated at dinners by journalists, bloggers and members of our community. Discover what is real gastronomy.
Paris through the senses
Our Private Chefs are able to take you from Paris to anywhere in the world through your kitchen. Choose the type of food you want to enjoy or let our Private Chef surprise you and travel to the Far East, Mexico or the Mediterranean coast through the most elaborate cuisine. Your friends have already seen the Eiffel Tower, have strolled the Champs Elysees and sailed the Seine. Surprise them with a unique gastronomic experience with a Private Chef in your own home. You do not have to worry about anything, just choose the menu and the Private Chef will buy the raw material, cook in your kitchen, serve the dishes and clean your kitchen.
Talk to our chefs in Paris
Tell us about your dinner in Paris: the date, the occasion, how many people and anything that has to be avoided. We read it, and we come back with chefs who fit the brief, each with a menu built for your table and a price that covers everything. You choose. We handle the rest, and we remain responsible for the service until it is done.
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