Private Chef in Saumur
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Saumur
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Saumur in December 2017, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Saumur and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pays de la Loire Region.
Starting in 2017, 3,622 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Saumur. To book your chef in Saumur, 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 234 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 538 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.66 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 3,622 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Saumur usually book menus around 86 EUR per person, including 3.67 courses, sharing an average of 4.93 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 Saumur.












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!
14 Private Chefs in Saumur
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More than 3,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.3 Chef
The guests in Saumur have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.3.
4.7 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Saumur received an average score of 4.7.
4.6 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.6 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Saumur has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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234 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Saumur
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Breads with homemade butter
Mushroom tris (arancini, little pie and tartar)
Fresh pasta with funghi porcini sauce
Spicy fish soup (variety of sea served with a rich and fresh broth)
Smoked skewers with a south american sauce served with a manioc puree and fried onions (choose the type of meat)
Condensed milk little pie
Apple pie with ice cream
Fruit de la passion mousse with textured fruits
Special and tastefull chocolate mouse with poached pears
Bouchées apéritif selon la saison et les envies du chef (avec les indications du client)
Burrata crémeuse, poireaux grillés, crumble moutardé, huile d'herbes
Crevettes rouges de méditerranée sautées, spaghettis de courgette, bisque d'homard crémée
Trio de foie gras (au torchon, en crème émulsionnée au porto et en granité) et son œuf parfait, duo croutons de brioche, huile herbacé
Tartare de boeuf, condiment à la moutarde d’orléans, ail noir, légumes croquants, brioche toastée
Porc effiloché de 17 heures façon tacos, guacamole local et salsa à la brésilienne
Magret de canard en sauce aux agrumes et déclinaison de carottes
Roulé d'échine maturée en roulade aux épinards, citron confit, abricot sec et provolone, polenta grillé, légumes du loiret, herbes du jardin, sauce crémée
Saint pierre confit à l'huile d'olive, sauce de choux fleurs au vadouvan, échalotes et tomates rôties
Paillards de bœuf du loiret (40 jours de maturation), sauce au vin rouge et au chocolat, herbes fraîches et légumes provenant des fermes environnantes
Poulet pattes bleues de l’orléanais en fricassé à peine crémé, variations de champignons, polenta crémeuse
Joue de bœuf braisée 27heures aux légumes, légumes de saison, crumble brésilien salé aux olives vertes
Baba « caipirinha », fruits exotiques, chantilly amandine, meringue croustillant
Banofee revisité – bananes en deux façons (crue et cuite), ganache montée au chocolat blond, crème glacée au café du brésil, croustillant aux amandes
Déclinaison de chocolats en couleurs, textures et températures
Poire pochée au caramel et épices douces, crumble et chouchou aux amandes, sorbet poire maison, chantilly aux amande
Pomme fondante caramélisé, arlette croustillante, crème crue et fève tonka
Bouchées apéritif selon la saison et les envies du chef (avec les indications du client)
Amuse bouche à l'assiette en complement du menu choisi
Ravioli d'homard bleu et sa bisque crémeuse
Saint-jacques rôties au beurre aop charente, espuma betterave du loiret, crème fumée minute, caviar de sologne
Tartare de veau tiédi en unilatérale en version vitelo tonnato, légumes croquants, toast au maïs
Trio de foie gras (au torchon, en crème émulsionnée au porto et en granité) et son œuf parfait, duo croutons de brioche, huile herbacé
Pavé de turbot farci aux condiments de la mer, croûte de noisette, shitaké oignons nouveau et beurre blanc à la noisette
Poisson noble poché dans le beurre, pomme de terre siphonnée au vin jaune, noix, brioche, jus brun d'oignons
Wellington de veau, mille feuilles de légumes, sauce vin rouge
Magret de canard en sauce rossini et déclinaison de légumes
Filet de bœuf en cuisson lente, condiment os à moële, légumes de saison, sauce perlée
Cheesecake maison façon new york, fruits exotiques, sorbet maison, croustillant au beurre
Gâteau au miel du gatinais et épices, déclinaison de pommes (caramélisée, tartare, sorbet), yaourt maison fouetté
Grand pavlova maison aux fruits de saison et son sorbet artisanale
Pithiviers à la assiette et ses fruits de saison en déclinaison
Bouchées apéritif selon la saison et les envies du chef (avec les indications du client)
Porc effiloché de 17 heures façon tacos, guacamole local et salsa à la brésilienne
Capuccino de maïs doux frais, espuma et mouillettes au chorizo
Duo de saumon bio fumé maison au bois de pommier (en émulsion et en tranches), gnocchi maison aux pommes de terre, touche verte
Œuf parfait sur son lit de légumes du moment, pickles minute et son pesto maison d’une herbe folle
Cromesquis de poulet pattes bleues et ses garnitures façon salade césar
Joue de bœuf braisée à la bière de st-jean-de-braye, légumes de saison, crumble brésilien salé aux lardons et olives vertes
Galinhada : suprême de poulet basse température farci, sur son basmati crémeux aux légumes et condiments
Tournedos de cochon fermier, légumes de saison, sauce solognote, socca de maïs grillée
Saumon bio grillé, fregola sarda, perles de légumes aux herbes, beurre blanc crémeux façon lac de garda
Ananas rôtie au sucre rapadura, gel de mangue, mini babas au fruit de la passion, sorbet maison coco
Panna cotta coco et variations d'agrumes
Parfait glacé à la vanille bleue et ses fruits de saison
Poire pochée au fruit de la passion, crème glacée au chocolat amma, terreau chocolat, chantilly amandine
Bouchées apéritif selon la saison et les envies du chef (avec les indications du client)
Cromesquis de poulet pattes bleues et ses garnitures façon salade césar
Duo de saumon bio fumé maison au bois de pommier (en émulsion et en tranches), gnocchi maison aux pommes de terre, touche verte
Œuf parfait sur son lit de légumes du moment, pickles minute et son pesto maison d’une herbe folle
Poireaux vinaigrette - poireaux grillé, vinaigrette à la moutarde d’orléans,
Porc mangalizza braisé 15 heures en cromesquis croquant, petits pois en mousseline, jus herbacé, pickles minute
Poulet pattes bleues de l’orléanais en fricassé à peine crémé, variations de champignons, polenta crémeuse
Saumon bio grillé, perles en terre et mer aux herbes, beurre blanc crémeux et citronné
Tournedos de cochon fermier, légumes de saison, sauce solognote, socca de maïs grillée
Joue de bœuf braisée à la bière de st-jean-de-braye, légumes de saison, crumble brésilien salé aux lardons et olives vertes
Ananas rôtie au sucre rapadura, gel de mangue, mini babas au fruit de la passion, sorbet maison coco
Parfait glacé à la vanille bleue et ses fruits de saison
Poire pochée au fruit de la passion, crème glacée au chocolat amma, terreau chocolat, chantilly amandine
Tarte normande revisitée avec sa déclinaison de pommes
Tropezienne maison, fruits de saison, gourmandises en plus
Bouchées apéritif d'inspiration italienne selon la saison et les envies du chef (avec les indications du client)
Arancini aux légumes, crème de carotte au vadouvan, coupeaux de parmesan, salsa verde
Duo de saumon bio fumé maison au bois de pommier (en émulsion et en tranches), gnocchi maison aux pommes de terre, touche verte
Œuf parfait sur inspiration d'un carbonara
Planche de charcuterie et légumes à l'italienne
Joue de bœuf braisée 27heures façon ossobuco et sa polenta crémeuse
Polpetone végétal, tagliatelles al bronzo aux tomates fraiches
Risotto printanier, jaune d'oeuf marinée
Saumon bio grillé, fregola sarda, perles de légumes aux herbes, beurre blanc crémeux façon lac de garda
Poulet pattes bleues façon cacciatore, pommes de terre crémeuses, légumes de saison
Panna cotta coco et variations d'agrumes
Semifredo à la vanille et déclinaison de fruits de saison
Poire, amandes et chocolat
Cannolo déconstruit à l'assiette
Bouchées apéritif selon la saison et les envies du chef (avec les indications du client)
Arancini au safran, coeur fondant au fromage, crème de piselli, coupeaux de parmesan, salsa verde
Duo de saumon bio fumé maison au bois de pommier (en émulsion et en tranches), gnocchi maison aux pommes de terre, touche verte
Fideos aux senteurs d'une paella de la mer
Chausson aux épinards à la greque
Moussaka aux légumes du loiret et au boeuf confit
Pastilla au poulet pattes bleues de l'orléanais, pomme de terre, épices
Pucchero d'espagne aux viandes fummées et pois chiches du loiret
Couscous de poisson et fruits de mer comme en sicile
Déclinaison d'agrumes à l'eau de rose et son gâteau de semoule
Une revisite à l'assiette de la crème catalanne
Notre version du zucotto
Panna cotta yaourt grèque, fruits de saison
Escargot with butter and herbs
Scallops with broccoli puree and prosciutto chips
Ceviche with sweet potatoes
Steak tartar, spicy mayo, rice paper, pickle onions
Fresh cheese roll with salmon
Green risotto with pancetta and burrata
Cassoulet
Burrata with colored tomatoes and truffle foam
Fresh pasta with funghi porcini sauce
Fresh pasta with truffle sauce
Veal chop, herbs, parmesan foam and season salad
Duck breast, mini vegetables, orange reduction and wild berries
Entrecote, mashed potatoes, vegetables and roquefort sauce
Grilled fish, quinoa, vegetables and summer sauce
Mini carrot cake
Chocolate and cherry cake
Creme brullè
Season dessert
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 Saumur.
What does a private chef service include in Saumur?
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 Saumur?
The price of renting a chef in Saumur 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 67 EUR to 117 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 67 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 74 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 89 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 117 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 Saumur?
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 14 chefs available in Saumur. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Saumur 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 Saumur?
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 Saumur each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Saumur, 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 Saumur.
Cost of a private chef in Saumur
The cost of hiring a private chef in Saumur 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 67 EUR to 117 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 67 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 74 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 89 EUR
For 2 people: 117 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 Saumur?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Saumur: 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 Saumur!






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










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