Private Chef in Tralee
Rent one of our 24 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Tralee
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Tralee in April 2017, more than 24 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Tralee and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Munster.
Starting in 2017, 3,818 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Tralee. To book your chef in Tralee, 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 262 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 564 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 3,818 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Tralee usually book menus around 67 EUR per person, including 3.74 courses, sharing an average of 4.17 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 Tralee.












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!
24 Private Chefs in Tralee
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More than 3,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.4 Chef
The guests in Tralee have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.4.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Tralee received an average score of 4.8.
4.8 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.8 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Tralee has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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262 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Tralee
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Scallops with polenta cured cucumber grapefruit beureblanc grapefruit segments basil
Black pudding croquette with hollandaise sauce crispy bacon quail egg, babe salad leaves
Crab avocado salad in parmesan cup with citrus essence
Gambas al pill pill tiger prawns in panko breadcrumbs and curry aioli served with, artisan bread and salad microgreens and edible leave
Pistachio stuffed fromage frais caramelised almond tuile with pickled strawbery
Ruffle arancini with romesco sauce, feta, and rocket
Crispy pea and mint fritter picco de gallo,avocado butter,pea puree (vegetarean))
Baked camembert with grapes celery, candied nuts and garlic butter brioche
Buratta salad parmaham with hairloom tomatos and basil balsamic reduction tulie
Duck liver pâté with poached pears, red wine reduction, and herb focaccia
Chicken ballotine corn puree ,spinach, mushroom cream sauce ,crispy shallot
Chicken supreme with dauphinoise potatos and red wine jus sweet potato puree green peashoots
Duck breast with cabbage puree, chicory fondant potato star anise sauce
Rib eye steak burned shallot puree, fondant potato tender steam brovoli bernaise sauce
Aubergine parmigiana baked aubergine with rich tomato and basil sause ,mozarella and parmigiano(v)
Bouillabaisse: a rich, traditional french seafood stew made with sea fish, mussels, and shrimp, flavorful sauce rouille and toasted bread for dipping
Ratatouille mille feuille thinly sliced layers of zucchini, and eggplant, baked with herbes de provence and drizzled with a light tomato coulis. a side of parmesan polenta (v)
Braised lamb shank with carrot ginger puree rosmary jus and creamy mash potato with truffle infusion
Mediteranean vegetable filo parcel with a hazelnut and mushroom cream sauce
Corn-fed chicken coq au vin sauce pommes anna potato red wine jus
Rack of lamb with honey roasted parsnips, minted mash and blackberry jus
Pan fried sea bream citrus tiger prawns macadamia dukkah ,and petit pois parisian potatos
Crispy pork belly dauphinoise potato, cauliflower puree, black pudding crumble,rosemary jus
Surf and turf monkfish and lamb with ratatouille veg and red wine sauce
Sous-vide salmon with pommes anna(potato) avocado espuma, and citrus beurre blanc
Ried cod with cauliflower puree and rosti potato served with sauce verge
Almond and pear tart with anglaise sauce custard and ice creram
Chocolate delice with honey comb and white ginger stem chocolate mouse
Lemon cheese cake vanilla berrys compote
Artisan irish cheese platter a selection of handcrafted irish cheeses, such as cashel blue, gubbeen, durrus
Buratta salad with hairloom tomato sun dried tomato bread balsamic reduction
Open crab ravioli crispy calamari piquante peper cream and buttered samphire
Roasted portobelo mushroom with goats cheese on bed of bechamel sauce
Parma ham & melon carpaccio with balsamic reduction
Scallops with salsa verde ,crispy pancetta and ,red peper pesto
Gamberi alla busara - prawns in tomato sause served with lemon sourdough and salad leaves
Arrannchini risotto balls with salad and roasted tomato sauce picorino
Parmaham burrata, roast vegetables , cherry tomatoes and pine nuts trufle dresing
Mackerel, delicately marinated in a citrus-infused escabeche
Fresh spaghetti with mixed seafood, garlic, white wine & cherry tomato sauce
Lamb chops with pistachio-mint pesto served with sun-dried tomato roast potatoes
Aubergine parmigiana (v) layers of roasted aubergine, basil tomato sauce & melted mozzarella
Chicken cacciatore with polenta and tomato sauce
Cannelloni vegetariana (v) spinach & ricotta pasta with warm romesco sauce and basil oil
Home made linguiny with pancetta and carbonara sauce parmesan
Lamb meatballs , in fresh basil tomato sauce and papardelle pasta
Chicken milanese & spaghetti pomodoro crispy golden chicken cutlet served with a slow-cooked tomato & vodka cream sauce, finished with basil and parmigiano-reggiano
Fiorentina t-bone steak rosemary potatoes salsa verde roasted lemon peppercorn jus on request
Black truffle butter tagliatelle with crispy guanciale
Herb crusted rack of lamb paired with succulent pork belly confit, served with roasted mediterranean vegetables, and finished with a rich barolo and rosemary jus
Wild mushroom risotto with fresh herbs ,parmesan and parsnip crisps
Classic tiramisu with chocolate sauce
Peach tart with vanila bean ice cream edible leaf
Panna cotta ,caramel sauce and fresh berries
Ricotta orange cheesecake with berry coulis
Crema catalana custard infused with citrus and cinamon
Chocolate delice with honeycomb and white ginger stem chocolate mouse
Soupe à l’oignon gratinée classic french onion soup with melted gruyère and toasted baguette
Terrine de campagne country-style pork terrine served with cornichons, mustard, and sourdough
Crispy goats cheese, bacon, honey, pine nuts and herbs on a fresh leaves bed
Rillettes de saumon creamy salmon rillettes with lemon, herbs, and toasted brioche
Bœuf bourguignon slow-cooked beef in red wine with lardons, carrots, and mushrooms
Coq au vin free-range chicken braised in red wine with pearl onions and pancetta
Cabillaud à la provençale baked cod with tomato, olives, garlic, and herbs de provence
Tarte fine aux légumes crisp vegetable tart with caramelised onions, zucchini, and goat cheese
Tarte tatin caramelised upside-down apple tart served warm with crème fraîche
Rème brûlée à la vanille
Chocolate mousse with candied hazelnut & raspberry coulis
Île flottante poached meringue floating on crème anglaise with toasted almonds
Galway bay seafood chowder, with homemade soda bread & salted butter
Cured salmon with pickled cucumber, beetroot and chive & lemon cream
Black garlic glazed chicken wings, spicy kimchi, swed and sesame mousseline
Arancini, sundries tomato, olives, aïoli on a fresh leaves bed
Chicken & pumpkin risotto spinach & pea puree, lemon marinated courgette ribbons, italian hard cheese
Beef & guinness stew with creamy mash potato and seasonal vegetables
Wild mushroom risotto with garlic bread
Pan-seared atlantic sea bass with baby steamed potato, asparagus, and chive beurre blanc
Chocolate brownie, espresso mascarpone and strawberry
Berry cheesecake, raspberry coulis, chocolate eclat
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée
Elderflower & rhubarb eton mess
Scallops with pea puree ,crispy panchetta lemon gel
Organic salmon fish cakes served with lemon aioli, pickled shallots, and a salad of dressed mixed leaves,
Crispy pea and mint fritter picco de gallo,avocado butter,pea puree (vegetarean))
Caught mackerel, delicately marinated in a citrus-infused escabeche
Jerusalem artichoke & truffle soup creamy and earthy soup with truffle essence
Chicken roulade with clonakilty black pudding and roasted asparagus mushroom sauce
Beef crostini with caramelised onion and horseradish home-made aioli
Potted white crab meat delicately seasoned with citrus zest, sea salt, and spiced clarified butter, served chilled with warm sourdough crisps and a touch of lemon-chive butter
Roasted salmon fillet is served with saffron-infused fondant potato, a rich tomato fondue, microgreens
Roast breast of irish corn-fed chicken, coq au vin sauce, butternut grattan
Thyme roasted rump of wicklow lamb, ragout of white beans with garlic, celeriac dauphinoise and roasting juices
Baked cod with soft herb crust, pan fried potato, capers semi dried tomatos ,spinach, tarragon veloute
Brownies with chocolate sauce strawbery
Apple tart with homemade ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding caramel sauce
Bread and butter pudding with custard
Butternut squash salad, kalamata olives, pickled pimento, crispy chick peas, cherry tomato, organic leaves, cumin and coriander,
Chicken and mushroom bouchee, shallots, tarragon and white wine
Cep risotto, duck croquette, crisp shallot, pickled & smoked cheese
Crab risotto, basil, shellfish foam
Lightly spiced sweet potato salad with pickled beets, coriander, chilli, sprouting broccoli, salted crispy chickpea, sherry vinegar dressing
Seafood risotto, basil, pickled shallots, shellfish foam
Slow roast oven dried tomato, burrata with rocket, lemon
Smoked salmon, lemon, horseradish potato soft herbs
Bbq pork belly with prawns, spiced carrot puree. redcurrant jus
Braised daube of aged irish beef, caramelised onion puree, champ potato, root vegetables, bordelaise
Classic irish bacon, buttered green cabbage, root vegetables, parsley and mustard sauce
Pan-roasted aged irish beef sirloin, caramelised onion puree, champ potato, root vegetables, bordelaise
Panfried local seafood, glazed greens, leek and vichyssoise sauce
Baked organic salmon, spinach, killary mussels, lemon beurre blanc
Pot roast chicken supreme, baby leek and parmesan risotto, pickled and crisp shallots, aged parmesan
Seafood paupadelle, shellfish sugo sauce, nduja crumb
Vegan: open ravioli of spinach and mushrooms with roast walnuts and shallots, plum tomato and herb bechamel
Apple and frangipane tart, vanilla cream
Baileys and milk chocolate mousse, raspberries & brown bread ice cream
Warm chocolate and hazelnut brownie, raspberries, vanilla bourbon ice cream
Sicilian lemon tart, bourbon vanilla cream, preserved blackberry compote
Chicken and mushroom bouchee, shallots, tarragon and white wine
Lightly spiced sweet potato salad with pickled beets, coriander, chilli, sprouting broccoli, salted crispy chickpea, sherry vinegar dressing
Butternut squash salad, kalamata olives, pickled pimento, crispy chick peas, cherry tomato, organic leaves, cumin and coriander,
Mushroom risotto, crisp shallot, pickled & smoked cheese
Baked organic salmon, spinach, killary mussels, lemon beurre blanc
Bbq pork belly with black pudding fritter, spiced carrot puree. redcurrant jus
Pot roast chicken supreme, baby leek and parmesan risotto, pickled and crisp shallots, aged parmesan
Seafood paupadelle, shellfish sugo sauce, nduja crumb
Braised daube of aged irish beef, caramelised onion puree, champ potato, root vegetables, bordelaise
Pan-roasted aged irish beef sirloin, caramelised onion puree, champ potato, root vegetables, bordelaise
Apple and frangipane tart, vanilla cream
Baileys and milk chocolate mousse, raspberries & brown bread ice cream
Warm chocolate and hazelnut brownie, raspberries, vanilla bourbon ice cream
Chicken and mushroom bouchee, shallots, tarragon and white wine
Butternut squash salad, kamamata olives, pickled pimento, crispy chick peas, cherry tomato, organic leaves, cumin and coriander,
Lightly spiced sweet potato salad with pickled beets, coriander, chilli, sprouting broccoli, salted crispy chickpea, sherry vinegar dressing
Slow roast oven dried tomato, burrata with rocket, lemon
Braised shoulder and rack of lamb persalade, creamy champ mash, harissa beans
Pan-roasted aged irish beef striploin steak, caramelised onion puree, champ potato, root vegetables, bordelaise
Bbq pork belly with prawns, spiced carrot puree. redcurrant jus
Spinach and walnut cannellini, aged parmesan, plum tomato, rocket
Pot roast chicken supreme, baby leek and parmesan risotto, pickled and crisp shallots, aged parmesan
Seafood paupadelle, shellfish sugo sauce, nduja crumb
Baked organic salmon, spinach, killary mussels, lemon beurre blanc
Apple and frangipane tart, vanilla cream
Bitter lemon tart, bourbon vanilla cream, preserved blackberry compote
Baileys and milk chocolate mousse, raspberries & brown bread 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 Tralee.
What does a private chef service include in Tralee?
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 Tralee?
The price of renting a chef in Tralee 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 56 EUR to 108 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 56 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 63 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 73 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 Tralee?
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 24 chefs available in Tralee. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Tralee 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 Tralee?
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 Tralee each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Tralee, 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 Tralee.
Cost of a private chef in Tralee
The cost of hiring a private chef in Tralee 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 56 EUR to 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 56 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 63 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 73 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 Tralee?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Tralee: 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 Tralee!






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










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