Private Chef in Orkney
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 Orkney
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Orkney in December 2018, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Orkney and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Scotland.
Starting in 2018, 16,939 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Orkney. To book your chef in Orkney, 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 3,151 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 25,607 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.65 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 16,939 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Orkney usually book menus around 89 GBP per person, including 3.29 courses, sharing an average of 3.65 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 Orkney.












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 Orkney
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More than 16,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.38 Chef
The guests in Orkney have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.38.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Orkney received an average score of 4.68.
4.65 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.65 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Orkney has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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3,151 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Orkney
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Salmon quenelles in a shrimp bisque
Baked camembert with a herb crust and toasted sour dough
Steak tartare served with a quails egg yolk
Butternut squash velouté with toasted pumpkin seeds
Avocado, feta and caramelised red onion salad with a pomegranate dressing
West coast grilled langoustines with garlic butter
Roasted fillet of local roe deer with a creamed celeriac puree, wild mushrooms and redcurrant jus
Pan seared fillet of local beef potato lyonnaise and a rich bordeaux sauce
Traditional bouillabaisse with mussels, king scallops, monkfish and flavoured with saffron
Dark chocolate delice with hazelnut praline and berry coulis
Espresso coffee mousse served with sable biscuits
Chilled dark chocolate fondant and homemade mango sorbet
Choice of canapes, calvados glazed duck breast, marinated king prawns, wild mushroom crostinis
Roquefort souffle with toasted sour dough
Warm hot smoked salmon and leek tart with a green salad and parmesan dressing
Cream of wild mushroom soup with gruyere croutons
Warm duck confit salad with a truffle dressing
Seared king scallops with smoked pancetta and cauliflower puree
Griddled courgette, aubergine and artichoke salad with a basil pesto dressing
Grilled oysters on a bed of wilted spinach with a parmesan crust
Medallions of beef tenderloin with a bordelaise sauce, vichy carrots and roasted shallots
Grilled fillet of seabass with samphire, peas and a shrimp butter sauce
Chicken ballotine stuffed with a pistachio and leek farce, finished with a white wine cream sauce
Roasted loin of venison with a potato and celeriac gratin and a bordeaux red wine sauce
Warm cinnamon and honey cake with a cointreau anglaise
Raspberry and white chocolate millefeuille with a berry compote
Warm prune and armagnac tart with a warm custard
Dark chocolate mousse with a coffee cream and sable biscuits
French onion soup with parmesan croutons
King prawn niçoise salad
Avocado, feta and caramelised red onion salad with a pomegranate dressing
Moules mariniere in a saffron broth
Daube of local beef with a mushroom and pancetta jus
Roast breast of chicken in a chasseur sauce and pomme anna
Roasted pork loin with a brandy and dijon mustard sauce
Sole meuniere with white wine and potato rosti
Raspberry and white chocolate creme brulee with homemade shortbread biscuits
Homemade profiteroles with chantilly cream and chocolate sauce
Classic lemon tart with scottish berry compote
Dark chocolate mousse with a hazelnut praline
Jerusalem artichoke soup with burnt pear and walnut
Choice of canapes, honey roast duck breast, marinated king prawns, wild mushroom crostinis
Grilled west coast langoustines with garlic butter and green truffled salad
Pan seared king scallops with slow cooked pork, homemade pork scratchings, apple puree and a white wine and chive sauce
Warm duck breast salad with feta, chicory and a pomegranate dressing
Warm hot smoked salmon and leek tart with a green salad and parmesan dressing
Home cured salmon, citrus and wild fennel and an oyster emulsion
Highland venison tartare with a crispy quails egg
Classic beef wellington with a madeira and port reduction
Roasted fillet of monkfish with samphire and a saffron mussels
Herb crusted rack of lamb with a red currant and port wine sauce and a smoked garlic mash
Roasted fillet of local roe deer with a creamed celeriac puree, wild mushrooms and redcurrant jus
Chilled dark chocolate fondant and homemade mango sorbet
White chocolate mousse with poached rhubarb and pistachio praline
Gratin of scottish summer fruit
Caramelised lemon tart with homemade raspberry sorbet
Choice of canapes, honey glazed pork, puff pastry parmesan wheels, wild mushroom crostinis
Cullen skink soup
Parma ham, goats cheese and red onion roulade with a truffled salad
Venison carpaccio with parsnip puree and parsnip crisps
Chicken and ham hock terrine with green salad
Double baked isle of mull cheddar souffle
Pan seared scallops with broad beans and peas
Peat smoked haddock fillet on creamed leeks with a rarebit glaze
Seared fillet of beef with a wild mushroom sauce, potato gratin and buttered asparagus
Roasted fillet of cod on a bed of samphire with a crab bisque
Honey glazed gressingham duck breast with potato fondant wilted greens and a black grape and juniper sauce
Slow cooked lamb with smoked garlic mash, charred leeks and arran mustard sauce
Chilled dark chocolate fondant an orange and cointreau compote
Warm black treacle and ginger pudding with a caramel sauce and homemade vanilla ice cream
Lemon posset with a sumer berry compote and homemade shortbread biscuits
Orange chocolate mousse with spiced brioche and yoghurt sorbet
Cream of cauliflower soup with parmesan croutons
Haggis in puff pastry served with a whisky sauce
King prawn cocktail with homemade dressing
Parmesan glazed garlic mushrooms
Slow cooked beef shoulder with dauphinois potatoes with a red wine sauce
Roast breast of chicken with wild mushrooms and course grain mustard sauce
Pan roasted fillet of salmon with minted pea puree and shallot sauce
Roast fillet of venison with potato and celeriac gratin and a bramble sauce
Lemon posset with a berry compote and homemade shortbread biscuits
Orange and local honey individual cheesecake with a cointreau syrup
Warm sticky toffee pudding with homemade vanilla ice cream
Raspberry and vanilla cranachan with a whiskey syrup
Green beans, soy, honey, fish sauce, chilli
Roasted massaman cauliflower, chickpeas, tahini, coriander
Vine tomato, bufalo mozzarella, rocket, balsamic
Orzo salad, raddichio, mint, radishes, chilli, rocket, lemon evoo
Hertiage beetroot salad, walnuts, local goats cheese, dill dressing
Blue cheese, chicory, apple, pecan, apple cider dressing
Grilled asparagus, aged balsamic vinegar
Creamy potato salad, dill, spring onions,
Beetroot hummus with tortillas
Tropical fruit salad, lime, coconut
Smashed avocado, lime, chilli, coriander
Loch creran oysters, mignonette, lemon , tabasco
Smoked salmon, capers, shallots, lemon, parsley, mascapone
Steamed mussels, garlic, white wine, cream, soft herbs
Seabass, parma ham, green pesto
Roasted salmon with hollandaise, dill, lemon
Pil pil clams, with garlic, chilli, lemon evoo
Poached trout, warm tartare sauce
King prawns, chorizo & fennel
Roast free range chicken, rosemary, garlic & lemon
Lamb cutlets with salsa verde, walnuts
Grilled chaat masala spiced chicken breast
Picanha beef, with salsa rossa
Breaded pork cutlets, pizziola sauce
Wild argyll venison loin, chimmichurri
Brisket sliders, cabbage slaw
Dark chocolate mousse amaretto cherry’s, mascapone chantilly
Classic apple tart tatin caramel, madagascan vanilla ice cream
Scottish cranachan , raspberry’s, toasted oats, oban whisky
Ilse of mull scallops ponzu, sesame, spring onions, carrot & miso puree, radishes
Hebridean blue tartlet roast heritage beetroots, endive salad, sour cream, candied walnuts
Chaat masala roasted cauliflower moilee sauce, golden raisins coriander chutney
West coast crab tortelloni bisque, samphire, shaved fennel, parsley oil
Goats cheese mousse, marintated tomato. basil granita, aged balsamic
West coast scallops broad bean pesto, taynuilt bacon, fennel, garden herbs
West coast crab agnolotti mull cheddar, shellfish bisque, leek oil
Fresh tagliatelle wild mushrooms, truffle butter, nutmeg
Twice baked cheese souffle, mull cheddar, asparagus salad
Loch melfort seatrout with fine herbs new seasons asparagus, shetland mussels veloute
Scottish lamb wild garlic gnocchi, black olive puree, grilled piquillo peppers
North sea cod fillet shetland mussels, wilted samphire, summer tomato beurre blanc, dill oil
Wild argyll venison garden chimichurri, summer vegetables, celeriac puree
Duck breast pressed truffled potato, harrisa spiced carrot, cardamom spiced jus
Dry aged beef fillet, pomme puree, peppercorn jus, wilted greens
Roast cauliflower, chimichurri, cous cous salad, pistachios
Goan aubergine & sweet potato curry, scented rice
Scottish cranachan tart crème patisserie, raspberry’s, toasted oats, oban whisky, vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding caramelized banana, pecans, vanilla ice cream
Buttermilk pannacotta poached rhubarb, cardamom crumble, basil sorbet
Strawberry mille féuille malt whisky, argyll honey, crème patisserie, meadowsweet ice cream
Plum pavlova mascarpone cream, pistachio, blackcurrant & rosemary sorbet
Chocolate mousse pedro ximenez, nut crumble, isle of gigha ice cream
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 Orkney.
What does a private chef service include in Orkney?
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 Orkney?
The price of renting a chef in Orkney 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 62 GBP to 112 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 62 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 61 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 85 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 112 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 Orkney?
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 Orkney. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Orkney 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 Orkney?
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 Orkney each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Orkney, 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 Orkney.
Cost of a private chef in Orkney
The cost of hiring a private chef in Orkney 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 62 GBP to 112 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 62 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 61 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 85 GBP
For 2 people: 112 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 Orkney?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Orkney: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Orkney!






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










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