Private Chef in Saint-Herblain
Rent one of our 86 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Saint-Herblain
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Saint-Herblain in December 2017, more than 86 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Saint-Herblain and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pays de la Loire Region.
Starting in 2017, 10,683 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Saint-Herblain. To book your chef in Saint-Herblain, 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 1,505 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,585 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.85 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 10,683 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Saint-Herblain usually book menus around 89 EUR per person, including 3.97 courses, sharing an average of 4.16 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 Saint-Herblain.












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.
86 Private Chefs in Saint-Herblain
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More than 10,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.75 Chef
The guests in Saint-Herblain have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.75.
4.83 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Saint-Herblain received an average score of 4.83.
4.81 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.81 average score.
4.94 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Saint-Herblain has been scored with a 4.94 on average.
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1,505 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Saint-Herblain
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Avocat brûlés et mangue acidulée (vegetarian)
Houmous de betteraves, chèvre et naan aux herbes (vegetarian)
Buckwheat crisp with gourmet onions and mustard (vegetarian)
Bonbon de gorgonzola, poire acidulée
Arrancini croustillant au gorgonzola , pesto de roquette et pistache, poivrons confits
La tomate d'antan en variation stracciatela fondante, huile herbacée au basilic, crumble aux vieux parmesan
Le poisson du marché en carpaccio, radis de couleurs, betteraves en variations, agrumes acidulé, œufs de poissons fumés
L'aubergine en éclat, ketchup de betterave et paprika, mozzarela di buffala, crumble aux herbes
Le canard croustillant et fondant, aubergine en douceur, confiture de poivron grillés, pois chiche , estragon
Tartelette végétale aux légumes, crème aigre aux épices du monde, laitue braisée (vegetarian)
Le poisson du marché, vierge au citron confit et grenade, courgettes rubans , basilic
Le porc duroc confit lentement, pommes de terres en éclats, ail noir , pistache grillées
Le boeuf mariné et grillé, variations autour de l'aubergine, chimichurri du monde , poivrons en texture
Le poisson du marché, petit pois en variations, coquillages , agrumes en textures
Chocolat en variation, croustillant sésame
Rencontre entre la fraise et l'hibiscus, vanille intense
Dans l'esprit d'un tiramisu, fruits exotiques
La pomme des bord de loire en tartelette, tonka et caramel
Poivrons confits, bruschetta et olives
Caviar d'aubergines à l'ail noir , ciabatta
Arrancini croustillant au parmesan, confiture de tomates
Poulpe grillé, condiment citron et olives
Croquette de mozzarella et pesto rosso
L'asperge en variations, vinaigrette au basilic, oeuf coulant , crumble au vieu parmesan
Variations autour de la mozzarella, poivrons en textures, douceurs autour de l'olive, ail noir
Le boeuf en tartare, condiments à l'italienne, foccacia grillée a l'huile d'olive et au thym
L'artichaut en textures, variations autour du jambon de parme, croustillant au parmesan
La courgette mariné au basilic, burrata fondante, pesto au pistaches grillées, pain brulé
Le veau en carpaccio, mayonnaise au herbes du jardin et anchois, croutons à l'ail et thym
Le poisson du marché roti au basilic, risotto à l'ancienne au vieux parmesan, beurre aux olives
Le boeuf mariné et confit lentement 4h, gnocchi grillé, spianatta en textures, herbes du jardin
Le poulpe grillé, ail confit et citron vert, caponata du printemps
Le canard croustillant et fondant, aubergines en textures, beurre aux câpres et basilic
L'escalope milanaise selon mon idée, gorgonzola fondant, pommes de terres en éclats, huile infusée au basilic
Dans l'esprit d'un tiramisu, noisettes gourmande
Panna cota fondante, croustillant à la vanille de madagascar et fruits exotiques en textures
Rencontre la café et l'amaretto
Douceur autour du citron, vanille crémeuse, basilic
Focaccia maison aux herbes et tomates cerises (vegetarian)
Pissaladière traditionnelle + 5 sans anchois
Houmous aux petits pois et menthe (vegetarian)
Houmous traditionnel & pain pita maison
Gazpacho de tomate et fraise, huile de basilic (végétarien + vegan)
Gnocchi tomate et basilic, salade herbes fraîches (végétarien + vegan)
Cannelloni épinard/ricotta, carpaccio betterave et noix + 1 sans fromage
Risotto printanier aux petits pois, asperges blanches et citron avec copeaux de vieux comté + 1 sans fromage
Suprême de volaille contisé à l’estragon, carottes rôties au cumin, purée de maïs doux
Côtes d'agneau, asperges glacées, gnocchi et jus d'agneau
Aubergines rôties, tahini, courgettes grillés au citron et ail et vinaigrette grenade (végétarien + vegan)
Tiramisu aux orange sanguine
Sorbet maison fraise-verveine & citron-basilic, biscuit amande (vegan)
Panna cotta coco et fruit rouges (vegan)
Tarte aux agrumes, crème pâtissière et huile d’olive
Flan de petits pois, crème montée à la menthe fraîche et citron vert, croustillant de seigle torréfié (vegetarian)
Velouté glacé de courgettes, huile de verveine citronelle, crème d'isigny au livèche et croûtons dorés au beurre (vegetarian)
Petits cromesquis de canard confit, pickles d'oignon rouge, moutarde douce au miel de sapin
Tartare de thon rouge, brunoise de betterave & sésame torréfié
Blinis à la farine de seigle, crème aigre, œufs de poisson, herbes fraîches
Soupe de petits pois glacée, œuf poché, huile à l’aneth et tuile de pain noir
Rillettes de crabe, agrumes, croustillants de pain et vinaigrette sésame grillé
Asperges vertes glacées, bouillon umami parfumé au shiso vert, legumes printemps et huile d’ail des ours
Ceviche de lieu jaune - mousseline épinard a la truffe, radis et pommes vertes marinées aux herbes, huile verte et écume
Magret de canard fumé au foin, purée de carotte/safran, choux rôtis & réduction de vin rouge aux baies rouges
Bar de ligne sauvage snacké, cœur d'artichaut, citron confit, estragon, œufs de poisson, beurre blanc au muscadet
Blanc de poulet rôti, cassoulet d'asperges blanches et noisette, mille-feuilles de pomme de terre a la truffe et son jus de volaille
Tarte aux fraises de plougastel, crème diplomate à la vanille
Autour d'agrumes - moelleux clémentine, orange curd, clementine confits, chocolat blanc brulé et glace au citron vert
Chocolat & sarrasin - biscuit moelleux, ganache au café, caramel au sarrasin grillé, praliné aux noisettes et amande, sorbet prosecco
La tomate d’antan en variations, basilic, noisettes grillées, brioche végétale (vegetarian)
L’asperge blanche en textures, comme une sauce tartare, croustillant de gâche vendéenne
Le tourteau en rémoulade, citron acidulé, petit pain frit des caraïbes
Gaspacho de tomates d’antan, stracciatella crémeuse, huile verte, crumble aux vieux parmesan (vegetarian)
La courgette en carpaccio, burrata fondante, pesto de roquette pistache, crumble aux noisettes grillées (vegetarian)
Le bœuf en tataki, condiment carottes curry, cacahuètes
La betterave en variation, le chèvre d’un copain de la fromagerie des gors, pomme granny (vegetarian)
Le rouleau de printemps au tourteau de la criée, avocat brûlé et crevette
Le canard croustillant et fondant, asperges vertes en variations, sauce crémeuse à l’ail noir
Le bœuf confit 4h, mille-feuille de pommes de terre, aïoli à l’ail noir
Le poisson du marché rôti, risotto à l’ancienne, carottes rubans, beurre fumé
Dans l’esprit d’un dahl aux lentilles corail, feta, poireaux frits et mesclun du marché (vegetarian)
La fraise gourmande en tartelette, hibiscus, crème onctueuse vanille et fève de tonka
La pistache moelleuse et fondante, la vanille de madagascar
Poire confite à la lavande, crémeux à la vanille, biscuit croustillant au sésame
Variation autour du tiramisu et des fruits exotiques
Gougère au comté et tomate sèche fais maison
Tartelette - confit d'oignons, balsamique et persil frit
Chips de sarrazin - mousseline de carottes et sarrazin grillé
Flan de petits pois, crème montée à la menthe fraîche et citron vert, croustillant de seigle torréfié
Croquettes de lentilles corail, mayonnaise épicés et oignons rouge
Asperges vertes glacées, bouillon parfumé au shiso vert, huile au ciboulette
Gnocchi de patate douce, crème de parmesan et champignons des bois
Carpaccio de radis daikon mariné, croustillante, grenade et vinaigrette miso-sésame
Poireaux - fondants & en flan, oignons caramélisés, bouillon dashi, vinaigrette de poireaux, huile et poudre aux herbes
Tomates anciennes, fraises, burrata, huile de basilic et poudre d'olive noire
Risotto printanier aux petits pois, asperges blanches et citron avec copeaux de vieux comté
Oeufs parfait, crémeux de courgette glacé, émulsion au parmesan et chips de pomme de terre
Steak de chou fleur parfumés au romarin, lamelles de chou fleur, espuma de chou fleur caramélisé et noisettes torréfiées
Tarte tatin au pomme de vertou, glace vanille maison
Fraises de goulaine au sucre, biscuit moelleux aux amandes, crème légère au yaourt fermier et éclats de meringue
La rhubarbe; infusion douce à la fraise, peau réduite en poudre, marmelade parfumée à la vanille. biscuit moelleux imbibé du jus de cuisson, un sablé croustillant aux amandes et une ganache montée au chocolat blanc et à la vanille
Autour d'agrumes - biscuit clémentine, orange curd, orange confits, chocolat blanc brulé et glace citron vert
Gougère au comté et tomate sèche fais maison
Tartelette - confit d'oignons, balsamique et persil frit
Rillettes de canard, cornichons, croustillants de pain et vinaigrette moutarde
Blinis à la farine de seigle, crème aigre, œufs de poisson, herbes fraîches
Chips de riz - lieu noir sauvage fumée maison, crème citronnée à l'aneth
Huitres, gel yuzu et concombre
Escargot et beurre à l’ail avec son pain
Tartare de thon, brunoise de avocat, citron vert, huile d’olive et sauce aux herbes
Ceviche de lieu jaune - mousseline céleri au beurre noisette, radis daïkon et pommes vertes marinées aux herbes, huile verte et écume de céleri
Blanc de poulet rôti, pomme anna et son jus de volaille monté au beurre
Bar de ligne sauvage snacké, cœur d'artichaut, citron confit, estragon et œufs de poisson, beurre blanc au muscadet
Paleron de bœuf confit, pommes grenailles, crème de carottes au cumin et oignons grelots glacés
Cabillaud basse température, purée de panais, sauce au vin jaune et herbes fraîches
Magret de canard rôti, puée de maïs, chantarelle et foie gras
Tarte tatin au pomme de vertou, glace vanille maison
Riz au lait, sauce caramel et sarrazin, biscuit noisette et chocolate
Plateau fromage (3 fromage à votre choix) noix caramélisées, chutney mangue/cardamome et salade mesclun
Chocolat sphère, ganache, praliné aux noisettes, parfait grand marnier
Bonbon de mozzarella, pesto rosso (vegetarian)
Jambon de parme croustillant, caviar d’artichaut
L’aubergine en caviar, feta aux herbes du jardin (vegetarian)
Acras de poisson du marché, mayonnaise aux épices du monde
Le gorgonzola croustillant et fondant, poire acidulée
La tomate d'antan en variation ,stracciatela fondante, huile herbacée au basilic, crumble aux vieux parmesan
Dahl de lentilles corail, feta aux herbes du jardin, poireaux frits et mesclun (vegetarian)
Ceviche de poisson du marché coco et citron vert, déclinaison autour du concombres, huile herbacée
Le canard fondant et croustillant, barbecue fumé, aubergine en variations, poivrons
La courgette en carpaccio, burratta fondante, pesto de roquette pistache, crumble aux noisettes grillées
Le poisson du marché en carpaccio, radis de couleurs, betteraves en variations, agrumes acidulé, œufs de poissons fumés
Risotto à l’italienne, coquillages, nuage au parmesan, noisettes grillées, herbes du jardin
Le porc duroc confit lentement , courgettes en textures, ketchup aux épices du monde
Le boeuf mariné et grillé, variations autour de l'aubergine, chimichurri du monde , poivrons en texture
Le poisson du marché, vierge au citron confit et grenade, courgettes rubans , basilic
Le poisson du marché, petit pois en variations, coquillages , agrumes en textures
La pistache moelleuse et fondante, vanille de madagascar
Rencontre entre le citron acidulé, la vanille crémeuse et l’amande
Le chocolat en variation, croustillant sésame
La fraise gourmande en tartelette, hibiscus, crème onctueuse vanille et fève de tonka
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 Saint-Herblain.
What does a private chef service include in Saint-Herblain?
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 Saint-Herblain?
The price of renting a chef in Saint-Herblain 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 64 EUR to 108 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 64 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 67 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 94 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 108 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 Saint-Herblain?
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 86 chefs available in Saint-Herblain. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Saint-Herblain 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 Saint-Herblain?
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 Saint-Herblain each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Saint-Herblain, 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 Saint-Herblain.
Cost of a private chef in Saint-Herblain
The cost of hiring a private chef in Saint-Herblain 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 64 EUR to 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 64 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 67 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 94 EUR
For 2 people: 108 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 Saint-Herblain?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Saint-Herblain: 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 Saint-Herblain!






Talk to our chefs in Saint-Herblain
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