Private Chef in Rennes
Rent one of our 52 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Rennes
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Rennes in March 2017, more than 52 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Rennes and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ille-et-Vilaine.
Starting in 2017, 8,063 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Rennes. To book your chef in Rennes, 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 1,052 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,866 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.77 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 8,063 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Rennes usually book menus around 91 EUR per person, including 4.45 courses, sharing an average of 4.36 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 Rennes.












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.
52 Private Chefs in Rennes
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More than 8,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.72 Chef
The guests in Rennes have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.72.
4.65 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Rennes received an average score of 4.65.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.88 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Rennes has been scored with a 4.88 on average.
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1,052 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Rennes
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Poireaux confits & brulés, vinaigrette moutarde à l’ancienne, herbes fraîches, poudre mimosa
Radis croquants, beurre fumé, fleur de sel, pain de campagne toasté
Carottes anciennes râpées minute, vinaigrette légère au miel de touraine, zeste d’orange et graines torréfiées
Amuse bouche surprise
La truite de langeais, sublimée
Champignons du saumurois, oeuf parfait
Carpaccio de boeuf du néman, vitello tonnato
Pigeonneau de racan, légumes confits et jus corsé café
Beuchelle tourangelle, sauce crémée au vouvray, champignons et pointe de moutarde douce. servie avec riz pilaf ou fine purée de pomme de terre
Retour de criée, coques et riz noir, espuma vodka
Eggplant fritter – coconut lentil dhal with curry (vegetarian option)
Le fruit
Chocolat noir
Pistache
Vanille
Mises en bouche « variations végétales »
Variation autour de l’asperge, noisettes et fruits exotiques
Tataki de canard, caviar de lentilles, beluga, fromage, frais et cranberries
Cannelloni de tourteau au nori, pomelos et cerfeuil sauvage en espuma
Encornet à la plancha, 1000 feuilles de légumes, du moment et pesto de pistaches pimenté
Quasi de veau au sautoir, ail et citron confit, pastasotto à la truffe
Onglet de bœuf maturé, pommes de terre nouvelles et asperges, béarnaise végétale aux œufs de truite
Bar de ligne confit basse température , peau, croustillante, légumes du jardin et beurre rouge infusé à la cardamone
Chaud froid chocolat gianduja, noisette du piémont et orange givrée
Les fraises rôties au sucre muscovado, ganache montée chocolat blanc gingembre et citron vert
Nage d’agrumes parfumée, filo croustillant, crémeux aux zestes, sorbet jasmin
Mini cylindres de mousse de pâté de foie, sauce verte aux olives et lamelles de pommes vertes glacées
Pains vapeur au pulled pork, sauce au poivre noir
Croquettes croustillantes de parmesan affiné 24 mois, mayonnaise aux agrumes
Bouchées de veau fondantes sur pomme de terre nouvelle au curry, espuma de courgettes et basilic
Carpaccio de bœuf, réduction de porto, noix de cajou torréfiées, copeaux de parmesan 24 mois et lamelles de courgettes en crudité
Tataki de bœuf, giardiniera de légumes aigre-doux, réduction de soja et gingembre
Grand raviolo du chef farci à l’osso buco à la milanaise, espuma de safran
Filet de bœuf rôti à basse température, légumes de saison et jus de cuisson
Magret de canard glacé au miso, réduction de marsala, caponata de légumes et raisins secs
Tiramisu du chef
Tarte déstructurée aux trois chocolats
Fraises enrobées de chocolat noir et blanc, servies avec chantilly
Ceviche de bar au fruits de la passion et ciboulette
Saumon gravlax aux agrumes accompagné de sa crème d’ail d’isigny sur mer et son beurre aux algues
L’œuf mimosa version gastronomique ( œuf sous toutes ses formes, copeaux de magret de canard fumé, micro pousses de petit pois et salade fleuri ) sélection du chef ”
Assiette terre & mer " foie gras et saumon fumé ”
Salade composée de saison et buratta de buffle sous ses graines germées et crème de vinaigre balsamique à la framboise
Carpaccio de poulpe et sa vinaigrette au kalamansi accompagnée de sa salade au graines torréfiées
Trilogie de choux pâtissier fourré au crémeux de camembert aux noix, échalote et ciboulette accompagné de sa salade aux graines torréfiées
Tataki de boeuf et sa sauce légèrement sucré
Filet de bar façon meunière et sa crème d’ail citronnée
Suprême de volaille fermière et sa sauce vallée d’auge
Risotto aux champignons sauvages et sa bisque de homard
Pavé de saumon snacké à l’unilatéral et son beurre blanc
Filet de canard cuit à basse température rosé et son jus réduit légèrement sucré
Quasi de veau rosé et sa sauce vallée d’auge
Involtini de dinde panné au jambon serrano et fromage fumé “ *selection du chef !”
Pavé de lieu façon meunière et sa crème safrané
Parmentier de canard et roquette sous parmesan
Cabillaud poché et sa crème d’aïl
Pavé de bœuf mariné sauce camembert
“chaque plat sera servi avec un florilège de légumes de saison et féculents.”
Pavlova aux fruits rouge et sa chantilly vanillé
Crème brûlé au pralin
Moelleux aux chocolat et éclats de pistache
Tartelette chocolat/vanille et noisette torréfiées “ sélection du chef ”
Tartelette aux pommes et caramel beurre salée accompagné d’une chantilly à la vanille de madagascar
Poire poché au vin et amande torréfiées et sauce chocolat
Mousse légère aux fruits de saison et son coulis
Mini tartare de thon et avocat en cône croustillant au sésame noir
Ceviche de bar sur cuillère, crème de concombre et zeste de citron vert
Noix de saint-jacques snackées, gaspacho andalou et chips de basilic
Thon rouge mi-cuit, émulsion de soja et citron vert, avocat et sésame noir
Raviolis de bar et citron confit, beurre monté au thym et fleurs de courgette croustillantes
Thon snacké, panzanella estivale et coulis de tomate jaune au basilic
Pavé d’ombrine en croûte de pistaches, salade de mangue et gingembre frais
• tiramisu du chef
Sphère de mousse à la noix de coco, cœur de mangue fraîche et écume de lime
Gaspacho andalou au gambas rouges et basilic frais
Huître en deux textures, citron confit et air au gin
Carpaccio de sériole, concombre et pomme verte, gel de gin tonic
Tartare de gambas rouges et pêche blanche, amandes grillées et tomate confite
Bar cuit à la vapeur d’herbes, crème de courgettes à la menthe et sauce au champagn
Calmar grillé, purée de pois chiches au citron, huile de romarin et crumble d’olives noires
Raviolis de bar et citron confit, beurre monté au thym et fleurs de courgette croustillantes
• tiramisu du chef
Fraise des bois, poivre de timut et espuma de mascarpone
Florilège d’amuses bouche surprise
Tartare de bar aux agrumes
Œuf poché sur son crumble de parmesan, chips de tomate confite, crème d’asperges et espuma à la truffe
Ceviche de saint-jacques, perles de citron caviar
Velouté de petits pois, espuma de chèvre frai et tuile au curcuma
Foie gras au cognac et sa déclinaison de chutneys accompagné d’une mâche sous graines torréfiées
Carpaccio de filet bœuf, copeaux de parmesan et roquette fleuri
Carpaccio de saint-jacques et saumon
Carpaccio de poulpe et sa vinaigrette au kalamansi accompagnée de sa salade au graines torréfiées
Choux pâtissier chaud au crémeux de camembert au noix, échalote et ciboulette accompagné d’une mâche sous graines torréfiées et chips de magret de canard fumée
Tataki de filet de bœuf de race et sa sauce légèrement sucré
Trilogie de gravlax de saumon sauvage et sa déclinaison d’accompagnement
Raviole de langoustine sur son crumble à l’ail des ours accompagnée de sa bisque de homard
Pavé de turbot, beurre blanc aux agrumes
Filet de bœuf normand et sa sauce au choix : “ camembert, foie gras, truffes ou bordelaise
Saint-pierre rôti façon meunière sous son caviar de monbazilliac
Suprême de volaille fermière, jus réduit au thym
Magret de canard, réduction de framboise
Lotte façon meunière émulsion au safran
Dos de cabillaud et sa bisque de homard
Souris d’agneau et sa réduction légèrement sucré “ sélection du chef***"
“chaque plat hormis le risotto sera servi avec un florilège de légumes de saison et féculents.”
Risotto aux morilles, truffes, asperges et tomates confites
Fraisier revisité, crémeux pistache et vanille de madagascar
Mousse au chocolat grand cru, éclats de fèves de cacao
Pavlova aux fruits rouges, chantilly mascarpone et vanille de madagascar
Macaron géant à la framboise et ses accompagnements
Crème brûlée à la pistache et tuile d’amandes
Tarte au citron meringuée et insert yuzu
Millefeuille à la vanille de madagascar et fruits de saison
Profiteroles maison, sauce chocolat grand cru de saint-domingue et sa chantilly à la vanille bourbon sous ses éclats d’amandes
Tiramisu normand “ des de pommes flambées au calvados ”
Fresh goat cheese tart, garden vegetables and homemade pickles
Tarte au fromage de chèvre frais, légumes du jardin et pickles maison
Tempura de gambas, déclinaison de carottes au curry
Prawn tempura – carrot & potato variation sweet curry
Velouté de champignons du saumurois, oeuf poché et lard croustillant
Saumur mushroom soup, poached egg and bacon crisp
Filet de canard – légumes du marché, pomme de terre croustillante & sauce au poivre
Duck fillet – market vegetables, crispy potato & pepper sauce
Pêche du jour – riz sauté, julienne de légumes & salsa verde
Catch of the day – fried rice, vegetable julienne & salsa green
Beignet d’aubergine – dhal de lentilles coco au curry (option végétarienne)
Eggplant fritter – coconut lentil dhal with curry (vegetarian option)
Tartelette chocolat & framboise
Chocolate & raspberry tartlet
Ananas rôti – mousse coco & citron vert
Roasted pineapple – coconut & lime mousse
Tonka bean panna cotta – citrus fruits & cocoa crumble
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 Rennes.
What does a private chef service include in Rennes?
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 Rennes?
The price of renting a chef in Rennes 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 63 EUR to 119 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 63 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 72 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 89 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 119 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 Rennes?
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 52 chefs available in Rennes. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Rennes 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 Rennes?
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 Rennes each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Rennes, 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 Rennes.
Cost of a private chef in Rennes
The cost of hiring a private chef in Rennes 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 63 EUR to 119 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 63 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 72 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 89 EUR
For 2 people: 119 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 Rennes?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Rennes: 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 Rennes!

Enjoy the luxury of a Private Chef
Treat yourself to a private Chef service in the comfort of your own home. Organise a private chef service with Take a Chef and enjoy a unique culinary experience, perfect for important occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. It’s also a great way to add a romantic twist to a dinner or to try out something different with friends. Take a Chef personalises your service so you can enjoy your favourite foods. Just let us know your food preferences and our expert chefs in your area will send you custom menus to choose from. As for the ingredients, your chosen chef will buy fresh local produce on the day of the service. Your chef will prepare the meal right in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. They will do all the cleaning up, making sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving! A relaxing way to dine at home.

An innovative dining experience
At Take a Chef we are proud to offer unique and innovative experiences to our customers. We aim to create the perfect experience for you and with over 20 chefs in Rennes, we’re sure we’ll find the best chef for your needs. All of our chefs have a decade of culinary experience and have been trained in the best cooking schools in the country. Once you receive their menu proposals, you’ll be able to view their profile and see information about their training and experience. You’ll also be able to contact them directly to make any changes to the menu they have proposed.

Experience the best gastronomy of Rennes
Rennes boasts a vibrant and creative restaurant scene. There are plenty of intriguing restaurants in town but at Take a Chef we want to introduce you to a unique culinary experience: an intimate and personalised dining experience in your own home. Rather than working behind the scenes in a large restaurant, our chef will focus their attention on you, creating a customised variety of dishes according to your preferences. Curious to try it out? Click on the button above!






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










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