Private Chef in New Milton
Rent one of our 99 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in New Milton
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in New Milton in March 2017, more than 99 Private Chefs have joined our platform in New Milton and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2017, 56,262 guests have already enjoyed a chef in New Milton. To book your chef in New Milton, 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 16,977 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 25,444 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 56,262 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in New Milton usually book menus around 86 GBP per person, including 4.6 courses, sharing an average of 4.88 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 New Milton.












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!
99 Private Chefs in New Milton
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More than 56,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.43 Chef
The guests in New Milton have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.43.
4.72 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in New Milton received an average score of 4.72.
4.66 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.66 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in New Milton has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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16,977 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in New Milton
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Charred padron peppers with olive oil and rock salt
Grilled artichoke hearts with lemon and manchego
Chargrilled asparagus with almond cream and roast garlic
Chargrilled aubergine with pomegranate
Butternut squash hummus with crispy chickpeas & pitta
Patatas bravas
Spanish tortilla
Courgettes, feta and salsa verde
Tenderstem broccoli with chilli and garlic
Goats cheese mousse and roast beetroot on toast
Smoked tomato compote and shaved zamorano on toast
Black olive tapenade on toast
Tuna tartare with citrus and chives on toast
Sauteed truffled mushrooms on toast
Chorizo cooked in red wine
Iberico ham and manchego croquettes
Spiced beef meatballs with paprika sauce
Marinated lamb skewers with romesco sauce
Rioja braised beef cheeks
Twice cooked lemon and herb chicken wings
Seared tuna with grilled lemon & pickled fennel
Mussels in white wine and garlic
Crispy fried calamari with lemon aioli
King prawns sauteed in chilli and garlic
Pan fried sea bass with harissa cous cous and roast red peppers
Lemon tart with fresh raspberries and whipped cream
Ricotta mousse with caramelised white chocolate and poached apple
Chocolate and coffee tart with chantilly cream
Polenta and orange cake with blueberry compote and vanilla mascarpone
Ham hock terrine with sourdough toast, piccalilli and dressed salad
Creamy garlic mushrooms on toast with salsa verde
Smoked mackerel pate with sourdough toast, roast beetroot and horseradish,
Grilled king prawn cocktail with marie rose, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes and chives
Cheddar and ale rarebit with caramelised onion marmalade and dressed salad
Corned beef hash bites with dressed salad & mustard mayo
Pan fried chicken breast with creamy mash, roast shallots, wilted greens, garlic mushroom sauce
Slow cooked lamb shanks in red wine with dauphinoise potatos, tenderstem broccoli, glazed carrots and mint gravy
Roast pork with cabbage and bacon, crushed new potatoes, carrot puree, apple sauce and gravy
Smoked haddock kedgeree with a soft poached egg
Lamb rump with pea puree, braised baby gem lettuce, sauteed new potatoes and roast shallots
Pan fried cod with braised lentils, crispy bacon crumb and hispi cabbage
Vegetarian lancashire hotpot, with sauteed greens and glazed carrots
Roasted cauliflower steak with wild mushrooms, cannelini beans, hispi cabbage & a caper and parsley dressing
Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
Treacle tart with clotted cream
Chocolate and orange bread and butter pudding with custard
Stuffed apple with oats, nuts and fruit, served with custard
Lemon drizzle cake with blueberry compote and vanilla mascarpone
Cherry bakewell with chantilly cream
Spanakopita - spinach & feta filo pastry tart, with rocket salad & tahini dressing
Grilled halloumi with slow roast red onions, pistachio crumb & fresh mint
Pan fried sea bream, with shaved fennel, orange vinaigrette & confit cherry tomatoes
Pan fried scallops, white bean puree, crispy pancetta, garden herbs & lemon
Lamb koftas with tzatziki & pickles
Chargrilled mediterranean vegetables with baked feta and salsa verde
Fresh hummus with crispy chickpeas, olive oil & warm pitta
Marinated pork souvlaki skewers with tzatziki, dressed salad & warm pitta
Greek salad with the mains
Roast lamb rump, with orzo pasta, roast red pepper, chargrilled aubergine, & salsa verde
Salmon baked with fennel, lemon and herbs, served with sauteed new potatoes, green beans and lemon butter sauce
Pan fried chicken with new potatoes, braised butter beans, charred leek, feta and chives
Beef souvlaki with stone baked pitta, pickled red cabbage, roast garlic mayo, green salad and confit chillies
Moussaka - aubergine and minced lamb layered (like a lasagne) topped with bechamel sauce and baked - vegetarian option available
Ratatouille - aubergine, peppers, courgettes chargrilled and baked in a rich tomato sauce
Pan fried sea bass with spinach and dill rice, tenderstem broccoli & tomato and red onion dressing
Greek yoghurt panna cotta with cherries and macadamia nuts
Chocolate tart with honeyed hazelnuts and greek yoghurt
Olive oil cake with poached pears and salted caramel
Filo pastry tart with ricotta mousse, cherry compote and pistachio crumb
Bruschetta, with confit garlic, slow roast tomato & rocket pesto
Italian style king prawns, with a rich white wine & tomato sauce, and fresh basil
Tomato & mozzarella arancini with garlic & lemon mayo
Garlic and herb mushrooms on sourdough toast
Chargrilled mediterranean vegetables with mozzarella and balsamic glaze
Polpette - italian meatballs with arrabiatta sauce
Roasted red peppers & goats cheese mousse on toast
Salted cod fritters with tartare sauce & lemon
Pan roast chicken breast, parmesan and rosemary polenta, braised mushroom ragu, sauteed green beans & chicken butter sauce
Roast pork chop, mashed potato, slow roast shallots, sauteed greens & cider sauce
Pan fried salmon with pea & leek risotto
Seafood linguini with prawns, mussels, poached salmon, cherry tomatos, herbs & a white wine butter sauce
Garlic & rosemary lamb rump with orzo pasta, roast red peppers, sundried tomato, black olives & rocket pesto
Aubergine parmigiana cooked in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, served with roast new potatos and dressed salad
Butternut squash risotto with crispy sage, hazelnuts & blue cheese (optional)
Wild mushroom gnocchi with a tarragon cream sauce & aged parmesan
Slow cooked beef cheek ragu with pappardelle & parmesan
Tiramisu
Panna cotta, raspberry compote, caramelised almond crumb
Marsala poached pears, with whipped lemon and vanilla mascarpone
Limoncello posset, candied lemon peel, fresh raspberries, shortbread biscuits
Chocolate and coffee tart with chantilly cream
Polenta and orange cake with blueberry compote and vanilla mascarpone
Thai fishcakes, asian slaw, naam jim dipping sauce
Slow cooked pork and cabbage spring rolls, with asian slaw and nam pla prik dipping sauce
Grilled king prawns with chilli and garlic, with coconut and lime dipping sauce
Crispy salt and pepper tofu, with asian slaw, and a tamarind and soy dipping sauce
Marinated chicken skewers with asian slaw and satay sauce
Crispy sea bass fritters with asian slaw and naam jim giew dipping sauce
Crispy salt and pepper chicken, with asian slaw, and a tamarind and soy dipping sauce
Sweetcorn fritters with asian slaw and sweet chilli dipping sauce
Pad thai - stir-fried rice noodles, chicken or prawns, tofu, eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, tamarind sauce, finished with lime and fresh cilantro
Thai green curry, with your choice of chicken, beef, vegetables, tofu or prawn, served with coconut rice
Slow cooked beef massaman curry, served with jasmine rice
Miso glazed salmon fillet, served with coconut rice, sesame dressed pak choi, and a pickled cucumber and radish salad
Grilled marinated beef fillet, served with sauteed green vegetables and steamed jasmine rice with thai beef glaze
Miso glazed aubergine, served with coconut rice, sesame dressed pak choi, and a pickled cucumber and radish salad
Thai beef noodle salad with carrots, peppers, cabbage, pak choi, fresh coriander, sesame and naam jim dressing
Coconut and lime panna cotta with mango and mint salsa and toasted coconut
Poached pear and ginger rice pudding, with caramelised peanuts and fresh pear
Chocolate and sesame tart with chantilly cream
Roast pineapple cheesecake
Burrata chargrilled courgettes, basil pesto, smoked tomatoes cold-pressed rapeseed oil
Chilled pea & mint soup ham hock croquette
Cured chalk stream trout cucumber & apple dressing, garden radish, fine herbs
Marinated black angus cured beef celeriac remoulade, pickled apple & walnuts fennel top
Roastchicken supreme broad beans, enoki mushrooms, herb gnocchi roast chicken jus
Lamb cutlets garden peas, broad beans, courgette, mint butter creamy mash potato
Grilled sea bass provencal vegetable tart, black olive tapenade basil aioli
Onion tart fresh burrata, onion confit, marinated courgette fine garden herb salad
Lemon & orange tart passion fruit curd & vanilla ice cream
Blackcurrant cheesecake cherry & mascarpone ice cream, almond brittle
Clotted cream panna cotta marinated english strawberries, citrus madeleine
Texture of chocolate salted caramel ice cream
Grilled new forest asparagus v romesco sauce, crispy hen egg, aged parmesan
Fennel & new potato salad, shellfish cappuccino
Burrata chargrilled courgettes, basil pesto, smoked tomatoes cold-pressed rapeseed oil
Steamed lemon sole fillets tomato pistou, samphire, lemon zest
Hand dived scallops warm garden vegetable salad & béarnaise sauce
King peter ham warm potato salad, chive beurre blanc, garden herb salad crispy garlic croutons
Aged fillet fillet spicy tomato & red pepper sauce, buttery summer greens beef fat confit potatoes
Roast monkfish baby spring onions wrapped in smoked pancetta, broad beans, creamed butter beans, lemon capers & parsley butter sauce
Pommes anna spring peas & broad beans, asparagus, caramelised onion gruyere cheese, fine herbs
Texture of chocolate salted caramel ice cream
Clotted cream panna cotta marinated english strawberries, citrus madeleine
Blackcurrant cheesecake cherry & mascarpone ice cream, almond brittle
Brioche buns
Tomatoes, caramelised onions, crispy onions, bbq sauce, chipotle sauce
Grilled corn
Portobello mushrooms
Mixed leaf salad
Kimchi slaw
Feta, pomegranate, rocket salad
Caesar salad (garlic mayo, cheese, baby gem)
Creamy new potato salad
Double ribeye or tomahawk steaks
Salmon & mediterranean vegetable skewers (gf)
Halloumi & mediterranean vegetable skewers gf (veo)
King prawns garlic oil
Hampshire hand made sausages gf
Hampshire beef burgers gf
Pulled beef, cajun spice, chilli bean sauce, tortilla wraps
Overnight american smokey beef, bbq sauce
Half lobster, thermidor sauce (£10 per person supplement )
Baked sea bass, lemon & fennel
Banoffee baked bananas, toffee sauce
Grilled pineapple, rum, vanilla cream
Chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, clotted cream
White chocolate cheesecake, fresh raspberry (gfo)
Tiramisu
Berry pavlova
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 New Milton.
What does a private chef service include in New Milton?
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 New Milton?
The price of renting a chef in New Milton 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 57 GBP to 125 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 57 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 56 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 95 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 125 GBP 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 New Milton?
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 99 chefs available in New Milton. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in New Milton 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 New Milton?
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 New Milton each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In New Milton, 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 New Milton.
Cost of a private chef in New Milton
The cost of hiring a private chef in New Milton 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 57 GBP to 125 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 57 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 56 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 95 GBP
For 2 people: 125 GBP.
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 New Milton?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in New Milton: 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 New Milton!






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









