Private Chef in Palmilla
Rent one of our 274 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Palmilla
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Palmilla in April 2016, more than 274 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Palmilla and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Los Cabos.
Starting in 2016, 8,070 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Palmilla. To book your chef in Palmilla, 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 2,638 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 6,518 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, 8,070 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Palmilla usually book menus around 1,370 MXN per person, including 3.04 courses, sharing an average of 5.88 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 Palmilla.












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.
274 Private Chefs in Palmilla
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More than 8,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Palmilla have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Palmilla received an average score of 4.82.
4.8 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.8 average score.
4.87 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Palmilla has been scored with a 4.87 on average.
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2,638 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Palmilla
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








* chips and salsa
* mini crispy hibiscus tacos with green sauce
* watermelon tiradito with salsa macha vinaigrette
* tomato carpaccio with panela cheese and pepita dressing
*mini sopes with chorizo or chicharrón
Fish ceviche nayarit style
Baja style tuna tiradito
Authentic mexican tortilla soup
Tradicional caesar salad
Seabass pescadillas with green tomatillo sauce
Shrimp cocktail acapulco style
Chop mexican salad
Cactus salad with cotija cheese and cilantro
Mixed bean salad with oregano vinaigrette
Heart of palm and corn salad with avocado vinaigrette
Roasted sea bass tikin xic style with rice
* chicken red mexican enchiladas whit rice and beans
* chicken breast with mole poblano and rice
* fish mixiote with guajillo adobo and vegetables
* grilled shrimp ajillo style with buttered vegetables
* grilled shrimp al pastor style with pineapple and avocado pure
* beef fajitas with rice and beans
* shrimp fajitas with rice and beans
* chicken fajitas with rice and beans
Tampiqueña with rajas poblanas,rice,fried beans and red enchiladas
* tempura fish or shrimp tacos with their traditional garnishes
3 leches cake
Mexican churros with caramel sauce
Corn cake with vanilla sauce
Mexican rice pudding
Vanilla home made flan
Mexican lime carlota
Sope de chorizo regional( sope de maíz, frijoles refritos, chorizo regional, lechuga, crema, queso cotija)
Guacamole and chips( guacamole fresco, pico de gallo y chips de maíz)
Tamal de pollo en salsa verde( tamal relleno de pollo desmenuzado, salsa verde, crema agria y verdolagas frescas)
Ceviche de pescado (pescado fresco local, pepino, cebolla morada, elote rostizado, cilantro, chile jalapeño y chips)
Queso fundido(queso menonita, chorizo de cerdo, frijoles, aguacate y cilantro)
Fajitas de pollo( tiras de pechuga de pollo, pimientos rostizados, ajo, cebolla, tortilla y salsa tatemada)
Carne asada( carne asada, tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa picante y limones)
Cochinita pibil(carne de cerdo ahumada por 10 horas, marinado pibil, frijoles negros y cebolla morada curtida)
Taco de camarón crujiente (camarón crujiente, ensalada agridulce de col, mayo de habanero y tortilla hecha a mano)
Carlota de limón (galleta de vainilla, crema de limón, piel de limón y menta)
Empanada frita de mango(empanada rellena de mango local, queso fresco, canela y azúcar morena)
Sopa de tortilla ( tortilla, crema regional, queso, chile dulce crujiente y aguacate)
Tartar de atún (atún fresco crudo, salsa de soya, aceite de sésamo, jugo de limón amarillo y crocante de arroz)
Tlacoyo de requesón (tlacoyo de maíz, requesón regional, epazote, salsa de chipotle, lechuga, queso fresco y crema)
Chile relleno de camarón y queso(chile poblano, camarón, queso panela, salsa de tomate rostizado, crema regional y brotes de cilantro)
Birria ahumada (carne de res ahumada por 10 horas, servida en caldo, cilantro, cebolla, repollo y tortillas)
Sahimi de atún (rebanadas de atún fresco, salsa negra, salsa de soya, pepino, cebolla morada y aguacate)
Lomo de cerdo (lomo de cerdo, chile chipotle, dátil, cebolla, romero y arroz a la mexicana)
Pollo rostizado (pollo orgánico, adobo de chile morita y dátil, papa a la mantequilla/ajo, ensalada de pasta y repollo)
Tacos de rib eye (rib eye a la parrilla, tortilla hecha a mano, cebolla caramelizada, guacamole, salsa mexicana y limón)
Flan casero de vainilla (flan casero de vainilla, crema batida y carmelo )
Duraznos cremosos (láminas de durazno, galletas, dulce de leche cremoso y crumbles de romero)
-mi pampa linda- argentine empanadas made hand made dough stuffed ground beef, bell pepper, onion, olives. served w/ spicy chimichurru sauce
-calamus - crispy baby squid served with a tamarind and chipotle chile sauce
-shrimp flower- shrimp sautee in fine herbs ghee on roasted garlic cauliflower
-seasonal curricanes- catch of the day stuffed w/ seasonal vegetables. served w/ serrano chile ponzu sauce
-garden salad- seasonal green leaves, baby beet, red onion, walnuts, feta cheese. oregano & balsamic vinaigrette
- crispy- fresh green leaves, crispy bacon, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes and fennel vinaigrette
-fresh breeze- cucumber & green apple gazpacho. served w/ homemade croutons
- poblano chile cream- poblano chile, roasted potatoes, sweet corn. served w/ regional fresh chesse & crispy tortilla
-healthy and delicious-. catch of the day sautéed with thyme and chives. served with grilled seasonal vegetables and quinoa with pesto
-tender night- slow cooked short ribs in morita chile sauce with polenta cream and grilled plantain
-ravioli- homemade ravioli stuffed with chicken and vegetables roasted. served with tequila flambeed sauce
-zarandeado- zarandeado grilled shrimp accompanied by green basmati rice, seasonal vegetables and cilantro-habanero chimichurri
-laura's cake- bananas & dulce de leche cream cheese cake
-anna pavlova- traditional pavlova served with whipped cream and seasonal fruits
-chocolate lovers- chocolate ganache and berries tartlet
Lemon parfait. lemon mousse on orange crunchy cookies
* mini crispy carrot and zucchini tacos with green sauce
* watermelon and cucumber salad with feta cheese
* tomato carpaccio with panela cheese
Chips and salsa
*mini sopes with chicharrón
*mini sopes with chorizo
Edamames with chili and tajin
Seabass ceviche baja style
Tuna tiradito with ponzu and cucumber
Tomato salad with arugula and parmesano
Greek salad with orégano vinagrette
Green salad with balsamic reducción
Green beans tempura with ponzu and siracha
Coliflower and peppers hummus with vegetables
Carrot and ginger cocunut soup
Roasted tomato soup
Tradicional caesar salad
Authentic mexican tortilla soup
Acapulco style fish ceviche
Seabas pescadillas with salsa verde
Mussels with beer and chorizo and tortilla strips
Mussels with coconut milk and tequila and rice crackers
Wakame salad with ponzu dressing
Roasted eggplant puree with tahini and paprika
Roasted sea bass tikin xic style with rice
Picaña grill with potatoes and rose mary
Stewed red hibiscus enchiladas
Roasted sea bass with vegetables and smash potatoes
Fettuccini alfredo with chicken or shrimp
Penne pasta pomodoro with roasted shrimp or grill chicken
Chicken red mexican enchiladas whit rice and beans
Poblano chile stuffed with ground beef and mexican rice
Rib eye grill with smash potatoes
Fish mixiote with guajillo adobo and vegetables
Grilled shrimp with buttered vegetables
Vegetarian lasagna or tradicional with bolognesa
Chicken breast with mole poblano and rice
* shrimp fajitas with rice and beans
Beef fajitas with rice and beans
Chicken fajitas with rice and beans
Eggplant milanese with tomato sauce and vegan cheese( vegan )
Vegetable curry with white rice
Zucchini and lemon risotto with chicken
Tampiqueña with rajas poblanas,rice,fried beans and red enchiladas
Tempura fish or shrimp tacos with their traditional garnishes
Grill fish or shrimp tacos with their traditional garnishes
Assorted home made pizza ( margarita , cheese or pepperoni)
Assorted sushi ( variety of 4 different rolls)
Grilled sea bass and baby carrots with tzatziki
Vanilla home made flan
3 leches cake
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
Caramelized pineapple with vanilla ice cream
Carrot cake with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate cake with whipping cream
Mexican churros with caramel sauce
Khoi zeri / coffee jelly
Mexican rice pudding
Tiramisu
Bone marrow with huitlacoche (mexican mushroom) roasted peppers and truffle vinaigrette over a fresh baked baguette
Catch of the day ceviche peruvian style
Grilled tuna carpaccio with yuzu and sesame seeds
3 color enchiladas enchiladas (chicken or veggie options)
A variety of tacos, beef, chicken, and seafood, salsas, hand made tortillas and toppings
Cochinita pibil tacos (pulled pork marinated in achiote sauce) with hand made tortillas and pickled red onions
Catch of the day pastor tacos with roasted pineapple,salsa and handmade tortillas
Avocado cheese cake
Churros and caramel
Carlota: mexican key lime pie
A bite of sea. fresh oyster w/ caviar covered w/ lemon, epazote and serrano chile sauce
-shrimp tartar- fresh shrimp, purpure onion, capers, cucumber, sesame seeds, mango avocado & tartar sauce. served on corn toasts, guacamole and chipotle mousse
-lobster bite - crispy dough filled with sautéed lobster. served over chipotle cream and guacamole topping
-tuna sashimi baja style - fresh tuna slices marinated in lemon juice, soy sauce, served with serrano chili, cilantro, red onion, guacamole and corn tostadas
-octopus & shrimp ceviche - octopus & shrimp marinated in ginger sauce with red onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, serrano chili and mango
-marlin empanada - homemade dough filled with smoked marlin, leek, and lemon. served with creamy cilantro & serrano sauce
-tuna salad- fresh tuna cubes, green onion, avocado, sesame seed, orange and grapefruit segments w/ citrus dressing. served on a green leaves bed
-sweet- spinach, strawberry, almond and cotija cheese. honey and mustard dressing
-beurre blanc - catch of the day & roasted sweet potatoes beurre blanc soup
- citrus & curly-kale leaves, raspberries, slivered almond, mandarin, orange and feta cheese w/citrus dressing
-zucchini cream - creamy zucchini soup with philadelphia cheese served with homemade garlic croutons & macha sauce
-surf & turf- lobster & new york steak grilled with garlic and fine herbs butter. served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
-party in tokyo- japanese sashimi, different varieties of maki rolls, yakimeshi rice, tempura vegetables
-argentine style- grilled rib eye with chimichurri sauce, accompanied with sweet corn souffle and seasonal vegetables
-mexico lindo- corn tortillas filled with shrimp stew covered with creamy green tomato sauce, manchego cheese gratin and sour cream. served with refried beans and mexican rice
-sea lovers- catch of the day stuffed with mediterranean shrimp served with crushed potatoes and chipotle cream
-mint & xocoatl- chocolate mousse, mint ice cream, crunchy pistachio and caramelized mint
- apple & raspberry- apple and raspberry crumble served with vanilla ice cream
-passion cake- passion fruit cheesecake
- totomoxtle- corn husk meringue with corn mousse
Tapas de mozarella
Wounton camaron
Ensalada capress
Ceviche tropical
Tuna tartar
Filete miñon y camarones
Cabrilla a la mantequilla con vegetales
Salmon con salsa d vino blanco
Carlota de limon
Pastel d elote
Brownie con helado d vainilla
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 Palmilla.
What does a private chef service include in Palmilla?
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 Palmilla?
The price of renting a chef in Palmilla 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 904 MXN to 1,391 MXN. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 904 MXN per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 1,010 MXN per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 1,206 MXN per person, and for 2 people, the price is 1,391 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 Palmilla?
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 274 chefs available in Palmilla. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Palmilla 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 Palmilla?
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 Palmilla each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Palmilla, 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 Palmilla.
Cost of a private chef in Palmilla
The cost of hiring a private chef in Palmilla 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 904 MXN to 1,391 MXN per person.
For 13 people or more: 904 MXN
For 7 to 12 people: 1,010 MXN
For 3 to 6 people: 1,206 MXN
For 2 people: 1,391 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 Palmilla!
2 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 Palmilla?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Palmilla: 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 Palmilla!

Want a relaxing way to dine at home?
Enjoy a Private Chef Service in comfort! Be it a romantic evening, a birthday celebration or a family get together, Take a Chef offers you a unique way to enjoy a meal. We’ll transform your home into one of the Palmilla's best restaurants, dedicated to providing the best quality service to you and your guests. Simply tell us your food preferences and our chefs will send you original menu ideas - all you have to do is choose your favorite. On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook and serve the meal in your home. Best of all, they’ll leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!

Experience culinary perfection
All of our chefs have at least ten years’ worth of experience in the industry and have graduated from the best cooking schools. So our goal is to find the perfect chef for you and to make this the best dining experience. With over 50 chefs in Palmilla, we know we can find the right match for you! Once you receive menu proposals, you’ll be able to view the professional profiles of each chef who has contacted you and choose the one that suits you. At this point you’ll also be able to contact them directly through our messaging service to make sure that every detail is to your liking.

Fancy trying something new in Palmilla? We have the perfect idea!
Turn your house into a top restaurant. The experience begins when you request a menu from Take a Chef. Our Chefs will send you their proposals and customize the menu and service according to your preferences. On the day of the event, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at your house, serve the meal and leave everything spotless - so you don’t have to worry about anything!






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










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