Private Chef in Southland
Hire one of our 12 Private Chefs in Southland and personalize your menu, 217 clients in Southland have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Southland
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Southland in March, 2019, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Southland and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Southland.
Starting from 2019, 217 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Southland through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 45 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 6 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.38 out of 5.
Our guests in Southland usually book menus around 184 NZD per person, including 4.5 courses, sharing an average of 3.1 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Southland!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
12 Private Chefs in Southland
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Southland
More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.79 Chef
The guests in Southland have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.79.
4.13 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Southland received an average score of 4.13.
4.21 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.21 average score.
4.35 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Southland has been scored with a 4.35 on average.
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45 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Southland
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Chicken liver pate on brioche with pear chutney
Falafel with babaganoush
Spanakopita filo cigar
Truffle and mushroom arancini
Lamb kofta with beetroot yogurt
Parsley and lemon prawn with fried olives
Autumn vegetable ratatouille with orecchiette pasta
Lamb cutlets with herby youghurt and cucumber salad
Housemade focaccia bread with a selection of dips and spreads
Nicoise salad with rare seared tuna and preserved lemon mayo
Garlic, chilli and parsley grilled squid with broad beans, rocket and chorizo crumb
Broccoli and ricotta gnudi with creamed spinach and field mushrooms
Harissa spiced slow roasted lamb with greek salad and thyme potatoes
Grilled scotch fillet with spinach and feta crumb , sautéed baby poatoes and cherry tomatoes
Market fish with cauliflower purée, smoked bacon, garlic beans, snow peas in a lemon butter sauce
Prosciutto wrapped pork fillet with mustard potatoes and apple chutney
Poached chicken with sage gnocchi, prosciutto and butter sauce and leafy greens
Baklava cake with mascarpone and honey figs
Crème catalana with pistachio biscotti
Molten chocolate and salted caramel tart with milk ice cream
Lemon ricotta cheese cake with cherry chambord coulis
Poached pear with ginger crumb and crème anglaise
Goats curd with honey and almonds
Chicken liver pate on brioche with pear chutney
Crab brioche bite with bloody mary sauce
Caesar croquettes with crispy pancetta and romaine lettuce
Rare seared beef on crostini with onion jam and blue cheese
Lamb kofta with beetroot yogurt
Seared prawn with avocado mousse
Confit duck and caramelised onion bouchée a la reine
Stuffed pork tenderloin with apple and riesling sauce
Blue cheese and leek tart with balsamic beetroot
Beef carpaccio with capers, pickled onion and red wine glaze
Autumn vegetable ratatouille with orecchiette pasta
Sautéed prawns with a caper and preserved lemon salsa
Eye fillet with potato gratin, caramelised onions,baby carrots and asparagus
Herb crusted lamb with herby potato, leek and pea smash and minted jus
Poached chicken with sage gnocchi, prosciutto and butter sauce and leafy greens
Market fish with cauliflower purée, smoked bacon, garlic broccolin, snow peas in a lemon butter sauce
Crème brûlée with pistachio and citrus biscotti
Mille-feuille with poached rhubarb
Chocolate ganache tart with roasted figs
Plum and custard streusel tart with pouring cream
Lemon cheese cake with cherry coulis
Housemade focaccia bread with a selection of dips and spreads
Charcuterie platter
Buffalo chicken sliders
Lamb koftas with beetroot yogurt
Cheese puffs with feta and tomato salso
Green leafy salad of the season
Pesto orzo pasta with butternut pumpkin
Broccoli and bacon salad
Roasted potatoes with rosemary butter
Truffle mac and cheese
Warm roasted vege salad with feta
Bacon caesar salad
Sautéed seasonal greens
Glazed beetroot salad with orange
Risotto milanese
Classic potato salad
Spiced couscous salad with roasted carrot
Rib eye steak with bearnaise
Roasted lamb leg with a minted sauce
Roasted chicken breast with lemon and olives
Poached chicken with prosciutto and sage butter
Porchetta, crispy pork belly stuffed with fennel and smoked bacon
Warm smoked salmon with a herb crumb
Garlic prawn skewers
Autumn vegetable ratatouille with orecchiette pasta
Braised beef brisket in a mushroom and shallot jus
Moroccan lamb backstrap with harissa
Anzac cookies
Gluten free raspberry chocolate brownie
Lemon cheese cake
Plum tart
Red velvet cake with cream cheese
Chicken liver pate on brioche with pear chutney
Goats curd with honey and almonds
Confit duck and caramelised onion bouchée a la reine
Stuffed mussels with garlic butter
Lamb cutlets with french onion jus
Blue cheese and leek tart
Sautéed prawns with bouillabaisse sauce and crusty bread
Stuffed pork tenderloin with apple and riesling sauce
Autumn vegetable ratatouille with celeriac puree
Chicken fricassee, chicken thighs with sautéed spinach and creamy mushroom sauce
Salmon meunière with beans and lemon butter sauce
Steak frites, eye fillet with crispy petit fries and bearnaise
Chocolate ganache tart with roasted figs
Crème brûlée with pistachio and citrus biscotti
Mille-feuille with poached rhubarb
Poached pear with ginger crumb and crème anglaise
Scallop crudo, tomato, violet vinegar, almond
Rabbit cotechino moderna, sweetcorn soubise, preserved lemon
Wild sheep, nettle puree, fondant potato, porcini
Brown sugar tart, wild gooseberry, pineapple weed granita
Beef tartar. caper. shallot. sherry vinegar. herb infused olive oil
Black truffle and mushroom risotto. aged parmesan
Pâté de campagne. caramelized onion. garlic crostini
Tomato tart. grape tomatoes. fromage frais. mustard. garlic
Chicken fricassée. white wine. baby potato
Beef bourguignon. red wine. wild mushroom
Gratinéed scallops. mushroom puré. grilled gruyère
Ratatouille. eggplant. courgette. heirloom tomato. basil. thyme
Bouillabaisse. market fish. prawns. clams. tomato broth
Filet de boeuf en croute ( beef wellington ). mushroom. egg pastry. duck fat roast potatoes. mustard greens
Orange glazed duck breast. charred broccolini. fried onion flower. port jus
Provencal daube lamb stew. côte du rhône reduction. thyme. orange. baby vegetables
Baked lemon cheesecake. preserved lemon. mascarpone
Chocolate mud cake. dehydrated berry. raspberry compote
Crème brulèe. berry compote. vanilla crumb
Raspberry sorbet. shaved dark chocolate. roasted almonds
Beef carpaccio arugula salad tuna emulsion orange supreme
Cappelletti alla puttanesca
Gnocchi alla romana
Pistacchio cake with nutella mousse
Steak tartare alla lionese and vegetable chips
Sirloin glazed summer carrots potato mousseline red wine sauce
Chocolate mousse served with pistachio cake and vanilla custard
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 Chefs in Southland.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Southland is 238 NZD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 183 NZD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 147 NZD. For 13 or more people the average price is 151 NZD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Southland there are currently 12 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 217 guests in Southland, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Southland
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Southland and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Southland each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Southland, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Southland, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Southland?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Southland is 238 NZD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 183 NZD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 147 NZD. For 13 or more people the average price is 151 NZD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Southland on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Southland?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Southland: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Southland is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Japanese cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Southland!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Southland is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Southland who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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