Private Chef
Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.
Enjoy the experience
There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.
Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.
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!
Top private chefs
We've curated the largest chefs portfolio worldwide, so you can have access to talented chefs with a passion for food and hospitality.
More than 23000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.41 Chef
The guests in New Zealand have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.41.
4.53 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in New Zealand received an average score of 4.53.
4.63 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.63 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in New Zealand has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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3986 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in New Zealand
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
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 and green olive empanada. chimichurri. charred onion crema
Brazilian coconut prawn. green chilli. lime
Provoleta. grilled provolone cheese. chimichurri. olive salsa
Quesadilla. burnt onion crema. pico de gallo
Snapper ceviche. shallot. lime. tomato. cucumber. cilantro
Pollo asado. char grilled chicken thigh. peri peri. salsa verde
Peruvian scallops. burnt butter. parmesan
Pork belly. adobo sauce. watercress
Cioppino. mediterranean style seafood chowder. salsa verde
Asado. grilled scotch fillet. chimichurri
Braised octopus. tomato salsa. fennel
Cordero. slow cooked lamb. malbec jus
Raspberry sorbet. shaved dark chocolate. roasted almonds
Baked lemon cheesecake. limoncello syrup. mascarpone
Strawberry tart. vanilla bean icream. biscotti crumb
Grilled garlic prawns. beetroot hummus. cilantro
Beef carpaccio. caper. shallot. sherry vinegar. herb infused olive oil
Black truffle and mushroom risotto. aged parmesan
Grilled asparagus. pancetta. goat feta. paprika mayo
Moussakka. grilled eggplant. potato. tomato. bechamel. basil
Haloumi. green olive tapanade. roast capsicum pesto
Pan seared scallops. burnt butter. garlic chives. herb aioli
Ricotta ravioli. truffle cheese sauce. pecorino romano
Pollo al pesto. panfried chicken thigh. creamy pesto. parsly. parmesan
Cioppino. mediterranean style seafood chowder. salsa verde
Braised octopus. roasted pepper aioli. fennel
Lamb rump. greek yoghurt. cumin. mint
Lobster tail. smoked hollandaise. avocado cucumber salad
Orange glazed duck breast. charred broccolini. fried onion flower. tahini
Raspberry sorbet. shaved dark chocolate. roasted almonds
Baked lemon cheesecake. limoncello syrup. mascarpone
Greek baklava. roasted seeds. berry compote
Strawberry tart. vanilla bean icream. biscotti crumb
Chilli jam prawns. truffle aioli. mustard greens
Tuna poke. avocado. cucumber. nori. coriander
Tataki beef. wasabi mayo. chives
Charred broccoli. chilli oil. wasabi pea crumble
Indonesian pork fried rice. fried shallots. chilli oil. cilantro
Sichuan mushrooms. chilli oil. seed dukkah
Korean fried chicken. gochujang sauce. kimchi avocado salsa
Sticky pork belly bites. amaranth. watercress
Pan seared scallops. siracha mayo. kaffir lime
Grilled tofu. chilli jam. seed dukkah. mustard greens
Braised octopus. miso mayo. fennel
Five spiced lamb rump. mint coconut yoghurt. sorrel
Hoisin glazed duck breast. charred garlic sprouts. fried onion flower
Crayfish tail. miso hollandaise. avocado salad
Soy and honey eye fillet. braised new potato and daikon
Baked lemon cheesecake. preserved lemon. mascarpone
Raspberry sorbet. shaved dark chocolate. roasted almonds
Chocolate mud cake. dehydrated berry
Strawberry tart. vanilla bean icream
Egg plant rolls , ricotta , mozzarella , sicilian sauce
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella , basil & balsamic
Bbq prawn , japanese mayo , corn & capsicum salsa
Beef carpaccio , rocket & parmesan salad , beetroot
Pan seared snapper, dates , carrot purée , prosciutto , root vegetable , lemon dressing
200g eye fillet , potato gratin , roasted seasonal veg , red wine jus , cafe de paris
Vanilla cream brûlée, short bread , triple berry oculus
Oysters on the half shell with champagne vinaigrette
Cauliflower salad, pickled raisins, crispy capers, parmesan
Duck liver pate, candied cherry, baguette
Wild mushroom voul e vent w black truffle cream
Beef tartare, quail egg, condiments
Tuna tartare, radish, avocado mousse, pineapple vierge
Mussels marinieres w pomme frites
Duck leg confit served w anise poached plums, potato dauphinoise, garlic sautéed green beans
Grilled lamb back straps, potato dauphine, calvados and apples, crisp sautéed greens
Salad niscoise: seared tuna steak, baby perlas, green beans, egg, cucumber, heirloom tomato, mustard dressing
Grilled salmon w pan seared scallops, cauliflower cream, haricots, port wine sauce
Steak frites, candied glazed shallots, red wine pepper sauce
Tomato tarte tartin, thyme lemon creme fraiche, roquette & fennel salad, almond praline
Roasted chicken, mushrooms, tarragon pan jus, endive salad
Apricot tart tartin, lemon thyme mascarpone cream, lemon balm granita
Creme brûlée, candied apple, almond snap
Apple tart tartin, vanilla speckled cream, chocolate dust, raspberries
Pot au chocolate, almond wafer, chocolate gravel
Artisanal cheese board
Crispy masa cakes, black bean & achiote salsa, avocado, cilantro oil
Sesame soy pumpkin with sweet pepper relish in asian spoon
Tortilla español w salsa romesco - spanish potato and onion tortilla w red pepper and nut sauce
Eggplant and goat cheese caviar on toast points
Ceviche of oyster mushroom w lime, jalapeño, cucumber, tomato & cilantro served w fresh corn tostadas
Green mango ceviche in aguachile sauce
Steamed edamame beans w manuka smoked salt
Artichoke and manchego fritters with green olive relish
Mushroom and lemongrass dumplings, black vinegar caramel sauce
Banh xeo - vietnamese crispy mung pancake, grilled chili tofu, green garlic, herbs, nuoc cham
Marinated shiitake, cucumber and avocado brown rice sushi nori maki with soya dipping sauce
Fresh tofu in a delicate yuzu broth, shiso sprouts, candied citrus peel
Beetroot pasta ravioli w ricotta and radicchio filling, parmesan & toasted pinenuts
Empanadas of wild mushrooms, corn & blue cheese w roasted tomato chipotle salsa
Apricot and fennel salad w candied beetroot, lemon croutons
Rice paper pizza, grilled plantain w spiced plum sauce, charred pineapple, cashew crumble, coriander
Cold soba noodle w shiitake dashi, bonito, edamame, pickled daikon, crispy nori sheets
7 vegetable couscous, harissa, rocket mandarin salad, orange blossom dressing
Pumpkin & pepita corn tamales, salsa of tomato and avocado, salsa rojo, baby caesar salad
Jerusalem artichoke lemon risotto w oyster mushrooms grilled w sweet sherry caramel, orange radish salad
Kumara and pumpkin gnocchi, wild mushroom masala sauce, fried marjoram, broccolini
Homemade steamed buns filled w mushroom & tempeh in a sticky bbq sauce, sriracha mayo
Baked tempeh, edamame, sweet potato burger, hijiki cucumber salad w black sesame dressing, kumara fries
Orange chocolate tart w candied chocolate orange
Passion fruit and lime panacotta w blood orange syrup
Lime and pear tart, lychee cream, crispy pear
Chocolate pots de creme, cherry sauce, hazelnut praline
Warm citrus puddings, orange meringues, poached plums, pastry creme
Black sticky rice and mango parcels, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled, lime sabayon, makrut lime granita
Salted caramel sesame ice cream chocolate chip cookie sandwich
Apricot tart tartin, lemon thyme mascarpone cream, lemon balm granita
Smoked salmon polenta bites with sun-dried pesto
Bruschetta (canopies)
Arancini (canopies)
Crispy smoked salmon terrine, with a cucumber salad & candy beetroot
Italian herb stuffed mushrooms (canopies)
Cured meats grazing boards
Bread & dips
Truffle infused crab cakes with pistachio gremolata
Smoked salmon salad heirloom tomatoes and a lemon thyme dressing
Beef tataki & salmon sashimi
Caprese salad
Thai beef salad
Truffled mushroom soup with ciabatta and a whipped saffron butter
Antipasto platters
Venison on truffle mash caramalised onion and a port and redwine jus
Filet mignon, seasonal greens & duckfat potatoes
Dill & goats cheese ravioli served with a lemon butter sauce
Parmesan crusted salmon fillet, butternut puree, asparagus, served with a beurre blanc sauce
Chateaubriand, potato dauphinoise, broccoli salad, served with blueberry bordelaise sauce
Confit duck with dauphinoise potatoes, broccoli & pumpkin puree
Mechoi lamb salad with tomatoes, rocket, feta, dates
Twice cooked pork belly with roasted italian vegetable medley, caramelized onions, truffle mash and a port & red wine jus
Coq au vin, saffron mash, carrots puree, oyster mushrooms, charred pearl onions, burgundy jus
Pohutukawa smoked duck breast, served with truffle mash, seasonal vegetables, & a red pepper coulis
Bomb alaska
Meringue baise cremè surprise
Mixed berry eton mess
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.
About us
Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.
TECHNOLOGY
We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.
FOOD
We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.
HOSPITALITY
We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.
Trusted by industry leaders
With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.
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