Private Chef in El Carmen
Rent one of our 198 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in El Carmen
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in El Carmen in March 2016, more than 198 Private Chefs have joined our platform in El Carmen and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in El Carmen.
Starting in 2016, 3,253 guests have already enjoyed a chef in El Carmen. To book your chef in El Carmen, 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 1,377 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,174 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, 3,253 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in El Carmen usually book menus around 1,387 MXN per person, including 4.49 courses, sharing an average of 4.24 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 El Carmen.












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!
198 Private Chefs in El Carmen
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More than 3,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.56 Chef
The guests in El Carmen have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.56.
4.61 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in El Carmen received an average score of 4.61.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in El Carmen has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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1,377 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in El Carmen
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Quesadillas_ tortilla de harina o maiz con queso ala plancha
Sopes. tortilla frita con frijol, chorizo, lechuga, jitomate y queso
Taquitos dorados rollitos de tortilla de maiz frita con pollo y topin de lechuga, crema, queso y salsa
Fajitas de pollo y res. pollo y carne de res cotadas en tiras y salteadas con cebolla y pimientos frescos acompañados de arroz, frijol, tortilla, salsa y crema acida
Taquiza. tacos de tinga de pollo, chicharrón en salsa verde, papa con chorizo, arroz y frijol
Chilaquiles, tortilla frita de maíz con pollo o res, salsa verde o roja, acompañado de frijoles y con toping de cilantro, cebolla morada, crema, queso y aguacate
Sopa de tortilla
Sopa de lima
Warm chips and mild or spicy salsa
Chicken "pastel azteca "
Chicken enchiladas with red sauce
Chicken enchildas with green sauce
Traditional flan
Lemon carlota
Warm churros with hot chocolate
Filled tomato with tuna and cashew cream
Smashed potatoes roaste in coconut oil with coconut spicy cream
Buñuelos de acelga/espinaca (chard(spinach fritter) with almond flour and goat chese(!)
Fresh salad with homemade prouts , cherry tomatoes and lettuce
Fesh salad with arugula, apple and celery
Fideos con galleta (wholegrain pasta with toasted sourdough bread crumbs, fish, parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper)
Cuadritos verdes (spinach scuared -pasta- made with chickpeas and whole grain flour) with chicken sauce
Potent stew (mushrooms, meat, potatoe, sweet potatoe, carrots, delicious homemade tomatoe sauce and secret ingredients)
Flan
Budin de pan
Chocolate extra creamy vegan mousse
Green chai tea
Homemade peanut cream
Green juice with wheatgrass!
Homemade gf granola
Tropical fruits
Gf mini pancakes
Banana cacao cookies
Cacao super power balls
Fish ceviche (option to get vegan ceviche if you want)
Quinoa bowl
Soudogh avo toasties
Tuna and avocado tartar
Market ceviche with tender fish
Shrimp aguachile
Round of drinks margaritas of your choice or beer
Marinated octopus with green salad and lemon vinaigrette
Steamed fish fillet of sea bass or mahi mahi accompanied by mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and garlic sauce
Lemon and red berry panna cotta
Bottle of tequila and fresh mixers for margaritas
Fish ceviche chilled fish marinated in lime juice with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and other seasonings
Guacamole with mango a tropical twist on the classic guacamole, incorporating ripe mango
Avocado and jicama salad creamy avocado and crunchy jicama with a zesty lime dressing
Nopal (cactus) salad nopalitos, or young cactus paddles, mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro
Pescado zarandeado grilled whole fish, marinated in achiote and local spices.served with green salad and garlic rice
Fish tacos freshly caught fish, grilled or fried, served in a taco with slaw, salsa, and avocado
Flan
Key lime pie
Stuffed avocado - grilled avocado, stuffed with tuna ceviche, spring onion, jalapeño, lemon, ginger and seasonings, accompanied by sesame toast
Tuna carnitas taco. fried wonton pasta, stuffed with confit fish, and pico de gallo, over avocado sauce and fresh sprouts and lettuce
Shrimp torta ahogada. mini home made buns filled with shrimp, bathed in tomato broth and spicy sauce accompanied by avocado,refried beans, pickled onion
Baja shrimp taco-tempura fried shrimp, with red an white cabagge, carrots, pickled onion, lime and mayo chipotle sauce
Pibil pork salbut- apettizer of fried maza, filled with black beans, chicken marinated in orange and achiotr adobo. side by pickled red onion and green tomato salsa
Shrimp aguachile. marinated shrimp, in lime, cilantro, serrano pepper, cucumber, avocado and pickled red onion
Chile relleno- tempura anaheim pepper. filled with manchego cheese, side by tomato and cilantro sauce
Mom's enchiladas - thick tomato sauce, flavored with chipotle, stuffed with chicken, bathed in cream, gratinated with chihuahua cheese, accompanied by cream, onion and fresh cheese
Coconut shrimp with sweet chili mango, dipping sauce,and avocado salsa
Shrimp empanada, fried dough empanada, filled with shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and pico de gallo
Tortilla soup- stoved tomato, onion , garlic, guajillo pepper, epazote, fried tortillas soup, side by fried tortilla, fresh cheese, avocado, cream and pasilla pepper
Tarasca soup- creamy soup based on tomato, beans, pasilla pepper, garlic and onion, perfumes by epazote, side by avocado, tortilla chips, fresh cheese, sour cream, and chicharrón
Cuitlacoche cream- cream, chicken broth, black corn, poblano pepper, epazote,side by quesadilla and raw tomatillo salsa
Zucchini blossom quesadilla- zucchinni blossom stoved with, onion, garlic, epazote, red bell pepper, mushrooms,corn grains,oaxaca cheese,side by sour creamy,lettuce, fresh cheese, and roasted tomato salsa
Baja style tacos - 3 tacos, 1 fried tempura shrimp, 1 fried mahi mahi tempura fish, 1 fried tempura octopus, coleslaw, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, chipotle dressing and mayonnaise
Al pastor tuna fish: sealed tuna marinated in al pastor adobo, roasted pineapple, creamy mashed avocado, spicy peanut salsa, homemade blue corn tortillas and roasted lemon
Sarandeado style fish- catch of the day marinated in mayo and spices adobo, long cook on the grill, grilled vegetables, and green rissotto
Mole poblano and carnitas enchiladas- mexican chocolate sauce, dried peppers and spices, bathing carnitas enchiladas-, side beans, red pickled onion sesame seeds
Rib eye volcan. corn beigent, accompanied by rib eye chicharron,stoved pork grinds, guacamole,caramelized onion, cream, cheese, creamy jalapeño salsa and chipotle dressing
Passion fruit ice cream - homemade ice cream made with cream cheese, white chocolate and vanilla, butter sable, passion fruit sauce, edible flowers. red berries
Coconut ice cream- homemade icre cream coconut milk & orange side by cinamon beignets and berries
Churros - fried dough spiced with cinamon and sugar, side by berries, caramel sauce and raspberry sorbet
Coffe flan ice cream- homemade coffe flan ice cream, accompanied by cinamon beignets raspberry sauce and seasonal fruits
Key lime gaznate. mexican version of key lime pie. corn cookies, with lime cream and flamed italian meringue
Chocolate and beignets - homemade chocolate de metate ice cream, side by flour fritters with cinamon sugar and nutmeg, berries
Del pueblo cannoli: flour fritters filled with cottage cheese mousse and chantilly accompanied by chocolate sauce, red fruits and ground nectarines
- big salad "insalatona": fresh combination of lettuce, arugula, tomato, carrots, radishes, cucumber and avocado, seasoned with balsamic cream
- citrus salad: unique explosion of flavors between arugula, cherry tomatoes, grapefruit, orange and tangerine, seasoned with balsamic cream
- italian bruschetta: crispy toast crowned with a sautéed vegetable mix, mozzarella, prosciutto and parmesan. vegetarian version with avocado
- empanadas: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- prawns with prosciutto: shrimp seasoned with sweet paprika wrapped in prosciutto
- charcuterie board: assortment of cheeses and charcuteries for all tastes
- spring brochette, caprese style: tomato, mozzarella and basil, a classic! crowned with parmesan covered with balsamic cream
- caviar bruschetta: refined italian toasted bread, with fresh cooked vegetables, cheeses and topped with caviar
- stuffed tomatoes: fresh and delicious tomatoes stuffed with a sautéed vegetable mixture, rice and mayonnaise
-.spanish tortilla: star dish of spanish gastronomy. delicious and unique presentation of potatoes, egg and onion
-.choripán: argentine sandwich with sausage, was recognized as one of the best in the world
-.mexican volcano: delicious open taco with tortilla, vegetables, shrimp or avocado
-.spinach and zucchini savory cake: salty cake with a touch of genoese style!
- potato gnocchi with asparagus: delicious gnocchetti topped with delicious asparagus cream sauce, vegetables and selected herbs
- ravioli di spinaci e ricotta: classic homemade pasta, stuffed with spinach and ricotta with delicious herb cream sauce
- rosette di modena: small homemade dough rolls, filled with mozzarella and prosciutto gratin with bechamel and parmesan
- filet mignon with patate al cartoccio: mythical beef steak with intense flavor, crispy crust, juicy interior finished with roasted vegetables
- new york strip with vegetables: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- ribeye steak with vegetables: mythical steak of the highest quality and finished with selected vegetables
- salmon with purée 3 colors: our favorite fish without a doubt. delicious portion of salmon, along with a irresistible carrot and potato puree
- boneless chicken leg with orange juice: chicken with an explosion of flavors, marinated with orange, paprika and along with fine vegetables
- roasted pork with egg and plums: baked ham stuffed with plums and egg, along with a fresh salad
- napolitana fette of aubergines with potatoes (mozzarella or avocado, tomato sauce, sage, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper) v,gf,df
- tiramisú: our signature dessert. mascarpone cheese, coffee, lady fingers cookie, dark chocolate, eggs and sugar
- chocolate mousse: popular creamy dessert loved by children and adults based on chocolate and eggs
- cream caramel: famous french dessert that combines a cream based on eggs, vanilla and cinnamon with orange, lemon and tangerine
- lemon sorbet: sorbet with a light and refreshing texture with fresh strawberries
- strawberry sorbet: classic white fish, topped with a delicious green sauce and particular french noisette potatoes
- chocolate cake with nutella: dark chocolate cake filled with blueberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with nutella cream
- macedonia: seasonal fruits, put together to enjoy a healthy dessert
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 El Carmen.
What does a private chef service include in El Carmen?
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 El Carmen?
The price of renting a chef in El Carmen 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 910 MXN to 1,522 MXN. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 910 MXN per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 1,121 MXN per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 1,209 MXN per person, and for 2 people, the price is 1,522 MXN 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 El Carmen?
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 198 chefs available in El Carmen. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in El Carmen 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 El Carmen?
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 El Carmen each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In El Carmen, 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 El Carmen.
Cost of a private chef in El Carmen
The cost of hiring a private chef in El Carmen 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 910 MXN to 1,522 MXN per person.
For 13 people or more: 910 MXN
For 7 to 12 people: 1,121 MXN
For 3 to 6 people: 1,209 MXN
For 2 people: 1,522 MXN.
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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in El Carmen!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in El Carmen?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in El Carmen: 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 El Carmen!






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










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