Private Chef in Hawera
Rent one of our 15 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Hawera
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Hawera in May 2018, more than 15 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Hawera and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Taranaki.
Starting in 2018, 413 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Hawera. To book your chef in Hawera, 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 48 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,304 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.38 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 413 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Hawera usually book menus around 201 NZD per person, including 4.06 courses, sharing an average of 3.81 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 Hawera.












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.
15 Private Chefs in Hawera
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More than 400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.26 Chef
The guests in Hawera have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.26.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Hawera received an average score of 4.68.
4.04 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.04 average score.
4.5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Hawera has been scored with a 4.5 on average.
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48 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Hawera
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Freshly shucked oysters with: • chilli & ginger dressing • soy & lemon • classic mignonette • fresh lemon wedges
Canapes: chicken liver pâté brulé in crisp cornets with micro herbs
Beef carpaccio on marinated cucumber
Red onion & gorgonzola tartlet caramelised onion, whipped gorgonzola, thyme
Italian flat breads with artichokes, caramelised onions, and wild rocket
Seared salmon with sesame & citrus
Mini brioche lobster rolls lemon aioli & chives (seasonal substitute: prawn & herb roll)
Smoked salmon on crispy sushi rice pickled ginger, soy glaze & balsamic pearls
Miniature fish & truffle fries cones, tartar sauce
Roast chicken and goats cheese phyllo parcels with lime and coconut
Yorkshire puddings with rare roast beef and horseradish cream
Blue cheese risotto cake topped with quince jam
Bowl food: spanish paella bowl 4 saffron rice, prawns, mussels, chorizo, roasted capsicum, peas, parsley & lemon
Bowl food: rib-eye bowl 4 sliced rib-eye sour cream & chive potato crispy onion rings chive mayonnaise
Bowl food: lamb sosaties with creamed mash potatoes, lamb jus & baby vegetables
Bowl food: prawn and feta linguini, with saffron, lemon and basil
Baked salmon with dill & lemon butter with crushed new potatoes and lightly steamed greens
Canapé: salted orange and dark chocolate tart with mascarpone
Canapé: baked cheesecakes with pomegranates and mint sauce
Buttermilk and sage pannacotta with honeycomb crumble
Crème brule
Peppermint crisp tart
Crepe suzette
Brioche bread & butter pudding with chocolate served with vanilla ice cream
Prosciutto di parma • porchetta slices with fennel & herbs • beef carpaccio with shaved parmesan & rocket • marinated olives • roasted capsicum • house focaccia & olive oil
Slow braised beef ragu pappardelle rich tomato and red wine sauce, parmesan, fresh basil
Herb & garlic roast lamb shoulder slow roasted until tender
Crispy porchetta with crackling fennel seed & rosemary
Duck fat roast potatoes (olive oil, rosemary, garlic)
Cauliflower cheese gratin
Seasonal greens
Homemade gravy
Classic tiramisu espresso soaked sponge, mascarpone cream
Italian lemon tart fresh berries
Lemon & almond tart with mascarpone cream
Sicilian ricotta crêpes
Heirloom tomato & burrata crostini basil oil & aged balsamic
Charred corn & manchego tartlets smoked paprika crema
Fig, halloumi & minted orange skewers poppy seed vinaigrette
Marinated artichoke & truffle ricotta bruschetta lemon zest & wild rocket
Smoked salmon on crispy sushi rice pickled ginger, soy & wasabi pearls
Butter-poached crayfish brioche lemon beurre blanc (fully cooked)
Fully cooked prawn & avocado tartlet lemon aioli & chives
Seared tuna with sesame & citrus dressing lightly seared, pregnancy-safe preparation
Butternut soup with coconut
Italian flat breads with artichokes, caramelised onions, and wild rocket
Fully cooked scallop & chorizo skewer
Mini yorkshire pudding with rare roast beef
Butter-poached crayfish brioche
Seared tuna with sesame & citrus
Fully cooked scallop & chorizo skewer saffron butter
Mini yorkshire pudding with rare roast beef horseradish crème
Slow-braised beef cheek parmesan polenta, roasted baby carrots, red wine jus
Lemon & herb chicken supreme truffle mash, charred broccolini, thyme beurre blanc
Slow-roasted lamb rump mint salsa verde, confit potatoes
Wild mushroom & spinach risotto aged pecorino, white truffle oil
Panna cotta
Dark chocolate & hazelnut torte
Mini basque cheesecake
Peppermint crisp tart
Crème brûlée
Lemon posset
Roasted butternut velouté silky butternut soup, finished with crème fraîche and toasted seeds
Light chicken & sweet corn chowder soft, creamy and comforting with tender chicken and delicate herbs
Tomato & basil soup with parmesan croutons classic, gentle flavours with a touch of richness
Warm beetroot & feta salad with baby leaves, toasted walnuts and honey-mustard dressing
Poached pear, rocket & blue cheese salad light, elegant and perfectly balanced
Classic prawn cocktail with crisp lettuce and marie rose sauce
Slow-braised beef with red wine & thyme meltingly tender beef, creamy mashed potatoes and buttered seasonal greens
Lemon & herb baked chicken supreme served with soft potato gratin and roasted vegetables
Baked salmon with dill & lemon butter with crushed new potatoes and lightly steamed greens
Warm apple crumble served with clotted cream
Classic baked vanilla cheesecake with berry compote
Sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and lightly whipped cream
Warm garlic focaccia marinated olives & roasted capsicum shaved parmesan & olive oil
Roasted cauliflower & parmesan soup finished with truffle oil and herb crumbs
Lasagna al forno classic beef ragù layered with pasta sheets and creamy béchamel, baked until golden. served with: rocket, cherry tomato & parmesan salad garlic bread
Pollo al forno oven-baked chicken thighs with mushrooms, garlic, herbs and white wine in a light cream sauce, finished with parmesan. served with: herb-roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables with olive oil & lemon
Slow-braised oxtail in rich tomato and red wine sauce until meltingly tender. served with: creamy parmesan polenta sautéed greens with garlic & chilli
Classic tiramisu – espresso, mascarpone & cocoa
Vanilla panna cotta with berry compote (gf)
Apple crostata with pouring cream
Butternut soup with coconut
Beef carpaccio on marinated cucumber
Mini pizzas
Spit roasted leg of lamb with mint jelly summer salad
Spit roasted leg of lamb with mint jelly, spit roasted and stuffed with spinach & feta boneless chicken, potato dauphinoise ,yorkshire pudding gravy, roasted vegetables, summer salad
Potato dauphinoise
Yorkshire pudding
Gravy
Roasted vegetables
Summer salad
Malva pudding with custard
Canapes: chicken liver pâté brulé in crisp charcoal cornets with micro herbs
Italian flat breads with artichokes, caramelised onions and wild rocket (v
Smoked salmon on crispy sushi rice with pickled ginger, soya and wasabi pearls
Parsnip soup with coriander cream
Venison carpaccio with parsnips, citrus segments and horseradish crème
Whipped feta and grilled pear salad with crispy pancetta and rooibos vinaigrette
Sesame crusted salmon with a pea risotto and béarnaise served with tender-stem broccoli and parmesan shavings
Fillet of beef on roasted fennel and asparagus with smoked thyme butter and potato dauphinoise
Tender lamb rump, slow-roasted until blushing and juicy, finished with a deep rosemary jus. served with silky creamed potatoes and seasonal greens
Basque cheesecakes with citrus and sherry cream
Deconstructed apple crumble, vanilla and nutmeg ice-cream
Buttermilk and sage pannacotta with honeycomb crumble
Char sui chicken in spring onion pancakes
Korean fried chicken skewer, blood orange mayo & kimchi
Empanadas of mushrooms, corn & blue cheese w roasted tomato chipotle salsa
Giant prawns with mango avocado salsa
Duck tacos, salsa de arbol, avocado, pomegranate
Lobster rolls, brioche bun, paprika lemon aioli
Smoked kahawai dumplings with spiced cherry sauce
Bacon wrapped scallops with green onion sauce
Buckwheat blini, gin & beetroot cured salmon, wasabi cream fraiche, pickled cucumber
Vintage cheddar gougeres, honey truffle mayo
Bbq pulled pork slider, apple mint slaw, pickles, southern mayo
Prawn or tempeh rice paper roll, avocado, nashi, herbs, spicy peanut dipping sauce
Cheese burger slider, wagyu beef, onion jam, truffle mascarpone, rocket
Crisp soft shell crab sushi nori maki roll, shiso, yuzu mayo
Fried tamarind chicken in pandanas leaves, makrut lime & coconut sauce
Duck liver pate, peppered pears & baguette
Prawn ceviche with saffron and white truffle vinaigrette
Pink grapefruit, prawn and coconut spoons
Salt cod & potato cazuela with baguette toast points
Chèvre cheesecake with red onion confit, crisp marjoram
Marinated & grilled octopus & caramelised mango skewers w makrut lime tzatziki
Jamon serrano on crispy polenta with olive relish
Parmesan crisps with goat cheese mousse, pickled cherries
Tortilla de espanol - spanish potato & onion tortilla with romesco sauce
Baby gem lettuce cups with prawn, sticky caramel, peanuts & blood oranges
Panfried dumplings w pork, watercress & water chestnuts, chilli caramel sauce
Caponata mushroom caps grilled and served with green goddess sauce
Selection of artisanal cheeses with homemade quince paste, fresh & dried fruits and nuts
Selection of traditional mexican salsas and corn tostadas
Selection of homemade dips and crudités and crostini
Selection of macarons, mini tarts and chocolate truffles
Chocolate & fruit grazing platters
Artisanal cheese board w dried fruits, chocolates, nuts and preserves
Alfajores - dulce de leche sandwich cookies
Black sticky rice and mango parcels, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled, lime sabayon, kaffir granita
Canelle de bourdeax w chocolate orange sauce, candied mandarin segments, orange blossom creme
Little pavlovas - torched meringue with poached rhubarb, toasted white chocolate, fresh cream manuka honeycomb
Mini meringues, seasonal fruit, chocolate dust
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 Hawera.
What does a private chef service include in Hawera?
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 Hawera?
The price of renting a chef in Hawera 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 155 NZD to 251 NZD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 155 NZD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 160 NZD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 175 NZD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 251 NZD 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 Hawera?
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 15 chefs available in Hawera. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Hawera 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 Hawera?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Hawera
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How many chef services are booked in Hawera each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Hawera, 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 Hawera.
Cost of a private chef in Hawera
The cost of hiring a private chef in Hawera 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 155 NZD to 251 NZD per person.
For 13 people or more: 155 NZD
For 7 to 12 people: 160 NZD
For 3 to 6 people: 175 NZD
For 2 people: 251 NZD.
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 Hawera?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Hawera: 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 Hawera!






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










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