Private Chef in Tours
Rent one of our 32 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Tours
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Tours in December 2017, more than 32 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Tours and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Centre-Val de Loire.
Starting in 2017, 2,981 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Tours. To book your chef in Tours, 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 392 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 765 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,981 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Tours usually book menus around 86 EUR per person, including 3.51 courses, sharing an average of 4.95 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 Tours.












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.
32 Private Chefs in Tours
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More than 2,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.85 Chef
The guests in Tours have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.85.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Tours received an average score of 4.77.
4.62 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.62 average score.
4.85 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Tours has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
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392 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Tours
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Asperges confites au confites au miel d'oranger, buratina, crème d'asperge à l'ail des ours
Ceviche de bar et kiwi, épices chimichuri rouge, lait d'amande façon letche de tigre, croustillant de cajou
Filet de poulet façon karaage, émulsion wasabi, cromesqui de riz au vieux soja, émulsion raifort
Dorade sébaste au beurre de vanille, asperges confites au miel de citronnier, émulsion coquillages
Minestrone de framboises vanille, ganache gingembre, meringue vanille
Ganache montée au chocolat blanc wasabi, condiment framboises, crème anglaise vanille
Tartelette tarama saumon wasabi, oeuf de saumon mariné au soja et gingembre
Boulette de boeuf kefta raz el hanout, harissa de cerises
Cappuccino de shitakés au miso brun, tartare de shitakés au ponzu
Gaspacho de pastèque au basilic thaï, brunoise de pastèque, tuile de pain, oeuf parfait
Ceviche de bar et kiwi, épices chimichuri rouge, lait d'amande façon letche de tigre, croustillant de cajou
Gravlax de boeuf à la framboise, harissa framboises, pickles de radis noir
Magret de canard à la mûres, asperges confites au beurre de wasabi, jus de canard à la mûre
Dos de skrei (cabillaud sauvage) confit au beurre d'origan, mousseline de champignons miso estragon, sauce hollandaise safrané
Mon assiette de fromage (sphiphon camembert di bufala à la truffe, condiments fruits sec)
Assiette de fromage aop
Minestrone de framboises vanille, ganache gingembre, meringue vanille
Ganache montée caramel miso, condiment mangues passion, coulis passion, tuile de chocolat
Tartelette au raifort, haddock, raisin et vinaigre de cacao
Cappuccino de shitakés au miso brun, tartare de shitakés au ponzu
Salade de fraises et betteraves au saty, buratina, tuile de pain noir
Gravlax de boeuf à la framboise, harissa framboises, pickles de radis noir
Pavé de saumon à l'origan, gnocchis au basilic, crème de gorgonzola aux morilles
Magret de canard à la mûres, asperges confites au beurre de wasabi, jus de canard à la mûre
Tartelette fraises basilic, coulis fruits rouges au romarin, crème fouettée au gingembre
Entremet chocolat cacahuète, coulis passion, condiment mangue citron noir
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
Le fruit
Chocolat noir
Pistache
Vanille
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
Seared tuna, pickled red onion, tomato relish, creamy wasabi
Salmon ceviche, cilantro, avocado, tomato, peanuts
White tuna crudo, shaved fennel and radishes, citrus
Smoked trout, asparagus and roasted hazlenuts
Scallops with fried saffron potatoes
Salmon tartare
Seared tuna, mango salsa
Pan seared fish cheeks, celeriac puree and mushrooms
Pan fried salmon with herb and nut salsa
Stuffed trout
Bar (sea bass) pumpkin, asparagus, beurre blanc
Vanilla custard with strawberry and rhubarb
Gluten free pistachio lemon cake (can sub any nut)
Apple and pear crumble, vanilla creme
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 Tours.
What does a private chef service include in Tours?
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 Tours?
The price of renting a chef in Tours 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 78 EUR to 116 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 78 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 73 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 90 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 116 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 Tours?
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 32 chefs available in Tours. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Tours 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 Tours?
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 Tours each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Tours, 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 Tours.
Cost of a private chef in Tours
The cost of hiring a private chef in Tours 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 78 EUR to 116 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 78 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 73 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 90 EUR
For 2 people: 116 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 Tours?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Tours: 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 Tours!






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










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