Private Chef in San Ignacio
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in San Ignacio
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in San Ignacio in June 2016, more than 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in San Ignacio and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in San Ignacio.
Starting in 2016, 842 guests have already enjoyed a chef in San Ignacio. To book your chef in San Ignacio, 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 128 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 281 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 842 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in San Ignacio usually book menus around 1,441 MXN per person, including 3.13 courses, sharing an average of 4.58 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 San Ignacio.












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.
17 Private Chefs in San Ignacio
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More than 800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.33 Chef
The guests in San Ignacio have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.33.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in San Ignacio received an average score of 4.67.
4.33 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.33 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in San Ignacio has been scored with a 5 on average.
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128 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in San Ignacio
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Shrimp and mango ceviche tostadas fresh local shrimp marinated in lime juice, tossed with mango, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. served atop crispy mini corn tostadas with a drizzle of chipotle aioli
Oaxaca cheese & truffle quesadillas: corn or flour tortillas filled with creamy oaxaca cheese and a hint of truffle oil, served with a side of roasted tomato salsa and sour cream
Mini tacos árabes with chipotle salsa: grilled pork marinated in traditional mexican adobo, served on mini pita bread with a portion of chipotle-infused sour cream
Carpaccio de betabel con queso de cabra y miel de agave (vegan adaptable); thinly sliced roasted beetroot drizzled with agave syrup, topped with crumbled goat cheese, and sprinkled with fresh herbs
Jicama & watermelon salad with tajín vinaigrette: a refreshing mix of jicama, watermelon, cucumber, and arugula, tossed in a zesty tajín-lime vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta and fresh mint
Roasted beet & goat cheese salad with agave vinaigrette: roasted beets, arugula, and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with a light agave vinaigrette, and garnished with candied pecans and orange segments
Caldo de mariscos con hierba limón y tomillo a seafood soup with shrimp and white fish in a rich broth infused with lemongrass and thyme
Ensalada de nopales y arúgula con vinagreta de tamarindo tender cactus paddles paired with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and tamarind vinaigrette
Chipotle-glazed mahi mahi: pan-seared mahi mahi fillet glazed with a smoky chipotle sauce, served over a side of grilled veggies
Mole chicken tacos with pineapple salsa tender grilled chicken breast, served in soft corn tortillas, drizzled with a rich mole sauce and topped with fresh pineapple salsa and crumbled cotija cheese
Costillas de res en salsa de guajillo y vino tinto beef short ribs slow-cooked in a guajillo chili and red wine reduction, served with caramelized onions
Tacos de pescado al pastor grilled fish marinated in pastor spices, served in a warm tortilla with pineapple salsa
Tlacoyo de chorizo español con puré de frijol y manchego a masa tlacoyo stuffed with refried black beans, topped with spanish-style chorizo and melted manchego cheese
Coconut flan with mango coulis creamy coconut flan, topped with a tangy mango coulis and garnished with fresh berries for a tropical finish
Lime and mezcal cheesecake: a silky, no-bake cheesecake infused with the bold flavors of fresh lime and a subtle hint of mezcal
Pato encacahuatado - duck fried taquitos,bathed with peanut creamy salsa, fresh cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.,
Pibil pork enfrijoladas- marinated pork, stoved in annato,orange, garlic & spices, stuffed enchiladas with pibil pork, bathed with black beans salsa , red pickled onion, sour cream & fresh cheese
Beef aguachile. marinated n.y. steak, in lime, cilantro, serrano pepper, habanero, cucumber, avocado and pickled red onion
Tuna carnitas taco. fried wonton pasta, stuffed with confit fish, and pico de gallo, over avocado sauce and fresh sprouts and lettuce
Baja shrimp taco-tempura fried shrimp, with red an white cabagge, carrots, pickled onion, lime and mayo chipotle sauce
Shrimp aguachile. marinated shrimp, in lime, cilantro, serrano pepper, cucumber, avocado and pickled red onion
Shrimp torta ahogada. mini home made buns filled with shrimp, bathed in tomato broth and spicy sauce accompanied by avocado,refried beans, pickled onion
Chile relleno- tempura anaheim pepper. filled with manchego cheese, side by tomato and cilantro sauce
Al pastor fish taco. roasted marinated mahi mahi in anatto, and orange juice, side by chipotle pepper salsa, onion, cilantro, roasted pineapple, lime and avocado salsa
Stuffed avocado - grilled avocado, stuffed with tuna ceviche, spring onion, jalapeño, lemon, ginger and seasonings, accompanied by sesame toast
Included 1 cup of wine pairing
Tortilla soup- stoved tomato, onion , garlic, guajillo pepper, epazote, fried tortillas soup, side by fried tortilla, fresh cheese, avocado, cream and pasilla pepper
Crema de cuitlacoche- black corn,onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic and epazote cream, side by oaxaca cheese 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
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
Coconut shrimp. shrimp breaded in coconut and amaranth, fried, accompanied with spicy mango sauce and avocado puree
Shrimp empanada fried dough empanada, filled with shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and pico de gallo
1 cup of wine included
Lobster and mole . lobster tail flavored with fine herbs and parsley cooked in butter, mole poblano, side by creamy rice, mushrooms and asparagus
Rib eye volcan. corn beigent, accompanied by rib eye chicharron,stoved pork grinds, guacamole,caramelized onion, cream, cheese, creamy jalapeño salsa and chipotle dressing
Rack de cordero al guajillo- lamb chops envolved with hoja santa, sweet & sour guajillo sauce,side by baby vegetables saute in butter, mashed potatoe
Salmón and mole rosa :sealed salmón with olive oil, pink mole (based on pine nut, beet, chipotle chile and white chocolate) served with creamy rice asparagus and mushrooms
Short rib in cacao and pasilla chili sauce: beef short rib slow-cooked until tender, drizzled with an intense mexican cacao and pasilla chili sauce. served with sweet potato purée with browned butter and a crispy cactus paddle salad
Beef filete & chocolate. filet heart in a mustard and pepper crust, bathed in sweet and sour chocolate sauce, accompanied by butter vegetables, mashed potatoes with old-fashioned mustard
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 beans
1 pairing cup of wine included
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
Mexican tartufo. metate chocolate ice cream, homemade vanilla ice cream and raspberry sorbet, covered with chocolate cookies, accompanied by berries and basil
Churros - home made fried dough spiced with cinamon and sugar, side by berries, caramel sauce and raspberry sorbet
Corn tamal & rompope : sweet corn tamal, side by fried plantains , homemade rompope ice cream, caramelized pumpkin seeds
Key lime gaznate. mexican version of key lime pie. fried dough, filled with lime cream and flamed italian meringue
Coffe flan ice cream- homemade coffe flan ice cream, accompanied by cinamon beignets raspberry sauce and seasonal fruits
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
1 pairing wine glass included
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
Coconut shrimp skewers with mango chutney
Rockefeller oysters
Fresh oysters with apple& pineapple mignonette
Cochinita or chicharrón e/ octopus mini sopes with sour cream & cotija cheese
Grilled watermelon balsamic reduction and cotija cheesse
Beef crostini with onions and horseradish sauce
Tuna ceviche mini toast
Fried taco with avocado sauce
Peach & pear salad: grilled peach and pear, organic herbs mix, cherry tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, mint & maracuya vinaigrette
Tortilla soup, with cream cheese , pork chicharrón and avocado
Adobado spicy shrimps with cucumber salad and yuzu ponzu
Roasted couliflower with tahini dressing and red onions
Shrimp aguachile
Fish ceviche
Roasted tomatoes soup
Fresh tuna ceviche with black habanero mayonaisse and pork chicharrón
Short rib enchiladas
Rib eye aguachile
Catch of the day al pastor with pineapple puree & vegetables sautéed
Mahi mahi , white onion puree organic vegetables and green herbs sauce
Catch of the day w/ mexican esquite in dry chilli alioli
Zarandeado fish with creamy rice and vegetables sautéed w
Chicken roulade with black mole, vegetables and mexican rice
Al ajillo shrimps with potatoe purée & salad
Beef fillet , kimchi puree , cilantro alioli and organic vegetables sauteed
Beef fillet with pasta and roasted cherry tomatoes
Surf & turf filet mignon & shrimps, potatoe puree, organic vegetables sautéed & demiglace sauce
Hand made churros with ice cream
Flan
Creme brulee
Brownies with ice cream and berries sauce
Dulce de leche molten lava cake
Cheesecake
Banana flambe
Shrimp and manchego cheese arancinni
Green salad with dry fruits and feta cheese
Antipasti: ravioli stuffed with spinach and parmesan cheese
Capresse salad with pesto vinaigrette
Seafood risotto
Catch of the day with carrot pure, asparagus and buerre blanc sauce
Napolitan pizzas and pastas
Crema catalana
Tiramisu
Chocolate crepes
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)
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)
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)
Welcome seafood bar (includes chocolata clam, of oyster, fish ceviche, shrimp aguachile, shrimp cocktail, 1 small portion per person)
Fish taco baja style
Taco bar (pork,pastor,shrimp,fish and beef)
Churros
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)
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 San Ignacio.
What does a private chef service include in San Ignacio?
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 San Ignacio?
The price of renting a chef in San Ignacio 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 1,118 MXN to 1,792 MXN. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 1,118 MXN per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 1,270 MXN per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 1,429 MXN per person, and for 2 people, the price is 1,792 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 San Ignacio?
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 17 chefs available in San Ignacio. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio?
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 San Ignacio each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In San Ignacio, 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 San Ignacio.
Cost of a private chef in San Ignacio
The cost of hiring a private chef in San Ignacio 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 1,118 MXN to 1,792 MXN per person.
For 13 people or more: 1,118 MXN
For 7 to 12 people: 1,270 MXN
For 3 to 6 people: 1,429 MXN
For 2 people: 1,792 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in San Ignacio?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in San Ignacio: 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 San Ignacio!






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










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