Private Chef in Valenciennes
Rent one of our 81 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Valenciennes
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Valenciennes in September 2017, more than 81 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Valenciennes and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Hauts-de-France.
Starting in 2017, 9,738 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Valenciennes. To book your chef in Valenciennes, 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 1,779 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,933 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 9,738 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Valenciennes usually book menus around 93 EUR per person, including 3.94 courses, sharing an average of 4.15 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 Valenciennes.












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.
81 Private Chefs in Valenciennes
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More than 9,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.78 Chef
The guests in Valenciennes have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.78.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Valenciennes received an average score of 4.67.
4.5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.5 average score.
4.86 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Valenciennes has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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1,779 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Valenciennes
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Tartare de boeuf charolais aux huitres
Saint-jacques au café
Tartare de veau et lagoustine, émulsion au café colombien
Tartare de daurade royale au lard de colonnata, jaune d'oeuf confut au vinaigre de cidre
Duo huitres et betteraves
Vitello-tonnato revisité
Pigeon terre et mer, grenaille à la salicorne, lard, moules,palourdes
Fraîcheur de topinambours, chocolat noir, sel de guérande et algues cristallisées
Chartreuse de poireaux saumon fume voile de corail de st jacques une émulsion de poireaux (vert et blanc) surmontée de saumon fumé écossais et chips de corail de st jacques
Huitres gratinée au champagne une huitre 000 gilardeau sur lit de jeunes pousses d’épinards, gratinée au champagne brut
Foie gras en chapelure de pain d’épicescompotée d’oignons foie gras de canard mi-cuit, un chutney d’oignons rouge au cassis brioche pur beurre saveurs epicée
Gateau de saumon et sauce écrevisses un soufflé de saumon sauvage d’ecosse sur une sauce américaine aux écrevisses, dans un coque craquante
Filet de caille sauce truffes en brioche un filet de caille juste cuit au beurre dans une brioche fine aux épices, nappé de sauce aux truffes du tricastin
Turbot et saint jacques coulis d’etrilles médaillon de turbot sauvage et noix de saint-jacques rotis au beurre de cacao, sur un disque de soufflé de saumon, coulis de crabes de méditerrannée)
Bagel de coquillages et poireaux moules de cordes de l’étang de thau, coques et palourdes émulsion de poireaux au siphon, dans un bagle brioché maison
Loup au fenouil et gastrique au caramel d’orange filet de loup de ligne, confit dans un beurre doux au fenouil, nappé d’un caramel d’orange très légèrement parfumé, sur algues wakamé
Corole de petits légumes glacés et homard, crème d’aneth une coupe de riz soufflé, garnis de légumes de saison glacés au beurre demi sel, une ½ queue de homard européen cuite nacrée, le tout nappé d’une crème fumet de poisson champagne et aneth frais
Mosaique de poissons legumes velouté ail des ours cabillaud, saumon, épinards en mosaïque sur une gaufre croustillante au basilic velouté ai des ours
Agneau pesto rouge en feuilleté aus truffes filet d’agneau du lubéron dans la selle, recouvert d’une fine couche de pesto rouge au basilic, le tout en feuilleté, servis avec une sauce aux truffes du tricastin
Canard en gigot aux girolles arôme d’hiver une cuisse de canard entièrement désossée, farcie de giroles, cuite basse température, sauce vin chaud
Paleron de bœuf confitau banyuls et carottes en habit vert une joue de bœuf cuite basse température (8 heures)dans un vdn de banyuls et carottes confites, une touche de romarin, le tout dans une feuille de chou vert
Tournedos de veau, echalotes confites au muscat et jus d’épinards pièce de veau dans la tête de filet, rôtie, servie sur un jus , échalotes confites dans un vdn muscat fèves roties
Souris d’agneau confite beurre de vin rouge et echalotte un jarret avant d’agneau du luberon, confite durant 4 heures, cuite dans une sauce brune, vin rouge puissant, épices et échalotes confites
Rognon dans la graisse ( 2 personnes) un rogno de veau cuit entier dans sa graisse purée coulante
Macaron glace aux fruits rouges, creme legere au mascapone fleur d’oranger ( un macaron moelleux garni d’un sorbet maison aux fruits rouges, accompagné d’une crème légèrement montée au mascarpone parfumée à la fleur d’oranger)
Chocolat orange bigarade chocolat crémeux 70% et une bulle d’orange bigarade, le tout dans une coque velours, coulis d’oranges bigarades (de mon jardin) meringue noix de coco
Bulle de chocolat coulant vanille de tahiti boule de chocolat crémeux jivara valrhona 70% coeur de vanille, le tout une coque craquante façon magnum, sur un caramel de muscat du roussillon
Mille feuille vertical caramel beurre salé velouté vanille mille feuille caramélisé
Foret noire une crème diplomate chocolat jivara 70%,valrhona une crème montée mascarpone vanille grand cru tahaa entre trois disques de biscuit sacher, décor chocolat tiré servi avec un coulis d’oranges bigarades de mon jardin
En plus des choix mignardises offertes
Beef tataki, ginger carrot purée, pickled cucumber
Foie gras and gingerbread opéra, raspberry gel
Langoustine ravioli, confit san marzano tomatoes, espelette pepper
Chicken and prawns shu mai
Roasted seabass, potato gnocchi, creamy leeks and lemon butter sauce
Braised beef cheek, smoked mash potatoes, glazed baby vegetables
100% chocolate cake
Mandarine curd, lemon biscuit, yuzu gel
Mille feuille praliné, vanilla, traditionnal glaze
Selection of 5 cold lebanese mezzés to share
Selection of 5 hot lebanese mezzes to share
Fried calamari rings with wasabi mayonnaise
Duo of chicken and beef shawarma with sides and sauces
Slow cocked roasted lamb shoulder, oriental rice and garnish
Selection of baklawa
Fresh fruits platter
Artisan cheeses: truffle aged gouda served with honey or provencal olive oil and flavored sesame tomme de bleu with pear-black pepper preserve aged tomme de chèvre served with fig confit, roasted nuts, and seasonal fresh fruit
3 fine charcuterie: jamon iberico de belotta 100%, bresaola and wild boar saucisson, paired with house jams and gourmet crackers
Tartlets: mi-cuit beef tartare, topped with pickled shallots and herb oil
Skewers: artichoke, pickle, olive & pomegranate molasses glaze honey-chili marinated prawns with citrus zest
Kebbé bites (meat or veggie base) : kebbé filled with caramelised onion, meat & pine nuts kebbé filled with hummus with pomegranate
Crudité bites: chicken caesar nestled in sucrine hearts. whipped cheese, labneh, or artichoke cream crowned with edible flowers
Shaved kale, puffed quinoa, granny smith apple & aged gouda, with fresh lemon & olive oil sauce and toasted seeds
Mediterranean greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, olive oil & oregano
Burrata over carpaccio beetroot, finished with herb oil and roasted pine nuts
Lebanese authentic fattoush topped with fried pita bread
Lebanese authentic tabbouleh with pomegranate
Smoked eggplant caviar, topped with olive oil and pomegranate
Homemade hummus with tahini, lemon, and a touch of olive oil
Mediterranean crudo sea bass or tuna or octopus, with citrus, green apple & herbed oil
Sliced roast beef with aged parmesan & our special herby sauce
Herb-roasted chicken with lemon glaze
Smoked salmon with house pickles and our secret sauce
Confit duck leg, slow-cooked with warm spices
Levantine-style lamb confit with seven-spice rub
Grilled scottish salmon with citrus-herb butter
Grilled turbot with preserved lemon & sea herbs
Homemade madeleines dipped in chocolate
Seasonal fruit skewers with pastry cream
Daily tarte du jour, mama's signature twist
Levantine aaych el saraya with pistachio & orange blossom cream
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
Agnolotti , ricotta , échalote caramélisées, pesto figue et menthe
Œuf parfait, crème de champignons des bois, émulsion de parmesan
Poulpe snacké, épis de mais, émulsion de mais au curcuma, jus réduit, huile de chorizo, pop-corn au paprika fumé
Fenouil grillé , siphon stracciatella, huile habanero , vinaigrette miso
Filet de bœuf ou cote de boeuf d’argentine pressé de grenailles , jus au poivre vert
Dos de cabillaud ,declinaison de feve , beure citronner
Joue de porc a l’orange et lait de coco , topinambours en deux façon , demi glace
Pavé de poisson sauvage, déclinaison de panais espuma de pomme de terre, poêlée de morilles, jus de poisson crémé au vin jaune
Magret de canard, croquettes de patate douce, demi glace orange
Baba au rhum, creme patissiere vanille tonka, chantilly légere
Moelleux au chocolat manjari, crème légère à la vanille, pralin aux noix de pécan
Tiramisu café vanille madagascar
Pavlova hibiscus, fruit rouge , gingembre fruit tropical
Pain, focaccia et gressins faits maison
Sauce tartare et sauce verte
Sélection de charcuteries et fromages italiens, confitures maison et légumes en crudité
Tagliatelles maison au ragoût bolognaise
Lasagnes de légumes à la béchamel fromagère
Risotto au vin rouge, radicchio et noix torréfiées
Boulettes de viande en sauce, huile de basilic et sauce au fromage
Côtelette de veau à l’os à la milanaise, sauces et salade de tomates
Rôti de bœuf cuit à 52°c, vinaigrette au citron, copeaux de parmesan et terre d’olives
Tiramisu du chef
Zuppa inglese
Baba au limoncello, chantilly et crème pâtissière
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 Valenciennes.
What does a private chef service include in Valenciennes?
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 Valenciennes?
The price of renting a chef in Valenciennes 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 108 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 73 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 97 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 Valenciennes?
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 81 chefs available in Valenciennes. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes?
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 Valenciennes each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Valenciennes, 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 Valenciennes.
Cost of a private chef in Valenciennes
The cost of hiring a private chef in Valenciennes 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 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 67 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 73 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 97 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 Valenciennes?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Valenciennes: 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 Valenciennes!






Talk to our chefs in Valenciennes
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