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 17000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.4 Chef
The guests in New Zealand have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.4.
4.5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in New Zealand received an average score of 4.5.
4.65 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.65 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in New Zealand has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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3441 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in New Zealand
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
Canapes
Fillet of pork roulade, mushroom duxelle and pickled mooli
Braised ox cheek, pomme puree, kale and red wine jus
Lemon posset, fresh raspberry, gin and tonic granita
Antipasto; salami, prosciutto, fresh muzzarella, brie cheese, olives and cherry tomatoes & fresh homemade bread
Bruschetta pomodoro and muzzarella ( tomato ) vegetarian
Mushroom rice arancini
Brisket mini sandwich with vinagrete
Meat ball and a fresh home made tomato sauce
Baked shrimps ( prawn and ricotta parcel)
Beef tartare
Lamb with cous cous and tzatziki dressing
Lamb ‘milanese’ served with mashed potatoes
Fresh pasta al ragu ( meat and pork ragu )
Crisp pork belly with rosemary baby potatoes
Osso bucco with saffron risotto
A delicious fresh pasta with a variety and fresh selection of sea food
Chicken italian-style milanesa with mozzarella cheese and pomodoro on top
Original italian carbonara ( with pancetta and pecorino cheese )
Eye fillet with blue cheese butter , onion, broccoli and mashed potatoes
Creme brulee
Baked pudding with raspberries
Panna cotta, popular dessert throughout italy ( berries)
Limoncello tiramisu
Cannoli with ricotta, dark chocolate and pistachio
Tiramisu dessert
Tempura prawns & veggies
Beef tataki & salmon sashimi
Shouyu ramen
Rosuto bifu donburi
Mochi's cream
Selection of homemade salsas & guacamole with corn chips
Antipasti platter w salumi and preserves
Selection of dips and breads
Raw fish marinated in coconut cream, chilli and lemon juice
Prawn skewers w vietnamese herbs, chile and lemongrass
Ceviche of fresh fish w lime, jalapeño, cucumber, tomato & cilantro served w fresh corn tostadas
Pork skewers w morrocan spices
Tempeh and vegetable skewers w peanut satay sauce
Whole salmon, stuffed w medditeranean herbs and vegetables, wrapped and grilled
Sweet potato, pineapple and celery salad
Asian slaw
Apricot and fennel salad w beetroot
Asian style vegetable salad w hazelnuts
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzerella, basil w balsamic glaze
Butterflied leg of lamb w middle eastern spices served w mint gremolata
Whole marinated chicken w tandoori spices, butterflied and bbqed w tamarind chutney and raita
Pork spare ribs w maple, plum and tomato marinade
Chop suey w bbq pork, peanuts, sprouts and fresh herbs
Potato salad w capers, dill pickles, celery, parsley and lemon mustard dressing
Fresh green garden salad
Apricot tart tartin, lemon thyme mascarpone cream, lemonbalm granita
Tiramisu
Tropical trifle
Chocolate mud cake w chocolate ganache
Mango and pineapple fool
Summer pudding w fresh berries and cream
Pavlova w pistachio and strawberries
Focaccia - freshly baked flat bread topped with red onions, zaatar, feta cheese, cumin, paprika, oregano and cherry tomatoes
Smoky frittata - boiled cauliflower and broccoli florets are mixed with smoked mozzarella to bring this mustardy frittata to heaven
Polenta & tomato - creamy polenta flavoured with vegetable stock and cheddar, topped with a sweet & spicy tomato sauce
Orzotto con verdure - a pasta risotto served with a fresh genovese pesto and seasonal green vegetables steamed and sautéed in chicken stock
Aubergine parmigiana - layers of fried eggplant slices and lightly spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil, topped with grilled parmesan
Artichoke cappuccino - an emulsion of mushroom, artichoke, poached egg and truffle oil, topped with whipped cream
Broccoli quiche - leek, carrot, tomato and broccoli meet beautifully in this delicious quiche filled with nutty creaminess
Cabbage & leek dumplings - a great mix of greens, ginger, garlic, 12-spice, plum sauce, white pepper, rice wine, sesame oil and soy sauce
Mushroom burger - portobello sautéed with garlic and parsley, vegan aioli and cheese, crispy lettuce, smoked paprika & tomato sauce
Coconut louise cake - a revisited classic, this one has poached plums and almonds with a buttery crumbly base and a meringue
Mont blanc - a family favourite: thin buttery pastry, vanilla ice cream, sweet chestnut purée, vanilla whipped cream
Orange yoghurt semifreddo - a delicious frozen dessert served with a red berries coulis and almond biscuit crumble
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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