Private Chef in Alachua County
Rent one of our 35 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Alachua County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Alachua County in October 2017, more than 35 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Alachua County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Alachua County.
Starting in 2017, 39,547 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Alachua County. To book your chef in Alachua County, 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 8,840 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 17,563 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.77 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 39,547 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Alachua County usually book menus around 165 USD per person, including 3.67 courses, sharing an average of 5.51 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 Alachua County.












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!
35 Private Chefs in Alachua County
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More than 39,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.58 Chef
The guests in Alachua County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.58.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Alachua County received an average score of 4.82.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Alachua County has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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8,840 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Alachua County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Mini baked eggplant towers: panko breadcrumbs eggplant eggs parmesan cheese ricotta cheese evoo pomodoro sauce fresh basil
Olive tapenade bruschetta topped with shrimp: crostini toast olive tapenade boursin cheese evoo sliced royal red shrimp
Crab salad cups: fresh lump crab meat sliced cherry tomatoes mango pieces shallots avocado pieces topped with a balsamic reduction
Homemade grilled chicken salad stuffed campari tomatoes topped with evoo sea salt
Chef sal's famous homemade meatball putanesca style: beef pork lamb meatball topped with a homemade putanesca sauce
Lobster salad cups: poached live maine lobster celery red onion sun dried tomatoes roasted red peppers mixed in a mayo honey mustard sauce topped with chives
Mixed melon salad: assorted melon pieces golden raisins feta cheese walnuts tangerine pieces topped with orange blossom honey
Grilled peach salad: grilled peaches ricotta cheese prosciutto ham
Red quinoa salad: red quinoa cucumbers cherry tomatoes celery mandarin oranges evoo sun dried tomatoes topped with a bacon ranch dresssing
Wedge salad: topped with fresh baby tomatoes, walnuts, bacon pieces, bleu cheese dressing
Grilled romain salad: grilled romain lettuce halves, extra virgin olive oil, capers, balsamic glaze, sea salt, lemon, rice vinegar
Purple cabbage salad: purple cabbage mango pieces avocado slices lemon ginger dressing topped with pink grapefruit pieces and cashews
Baked wild alaskan salmon over a cacio e pepe risotto topped baby spinach lemon butter caper sauce
Fall off the bone baby back ribs with a homemade bbq sauce served with a corn salad and asparagus tips
Grilled flank steak topped with a cilantro lemon lime butter sauce served with southern style black beans and jasmine rice
Reversed seared filet mignon over parmesan risotto with broccoli rabe
Braised beef short ribs topped with a mushroom marsala sauce served with rosemary potatoes and mixed bell peppers
Fresh baked halibut over corn grits topped with a basil garlic pancetta sauce served with a vegetable primavera
White chocolate cream mousse topped with fresh berries
Caramel graham cracker pudding topped with whipped cream
Homemade mango, blueberry, cannoli cream mousse cups
Italian ricotta cheesecake mousse cups topped with honey
Homemade tres leches cake mousse cups topped with whipped cream and cherries
Chocolate lava cake mousse cups with fresh shaved chocolate pieces
Strawberry banana parfait mousse cups
Crab stuffed shrimp
Hot crab dip w. toast points
Smokey shrimp & whitefish plantain sliders w. cilantro crema
Mussels in garlic white wine sauce
Chorizo & shrimp skewers w. cilantro pesto
Fish ceviche
Grilled shrimp cocktail
Classic tossed salad (house vinaigrette)
Chef joy’s signature salad (spring salad, toasted walnuts, berries, green ginger dressing)
Fruit & mint salad
Classic caesar
Potato salad
Pasta salad
Creamy cajun argentine shrimp over salmon w. steamed veg and smashed garlic herb potatoes
Seafood boil (crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, scallops, sausage, egg. choose your heat level!)
Mixed seafood scampi
Grilled whitefish, lobster mac n cheese, grilled asparagus
Crispy skin branzino w. tomatoes and capers & buttered herb pasta
5 spice roasted fish w. ginger cilantro fried rice and assorted veggies
Cajun salmon, shrimp & grits w. biscuits
Fish fry (assorted fish, shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams hushpuppies)
Fish in browned butter sauce w. creamy mashed potatoes & green beans almondine
Note: menu is customizable. please advise if you would like to modify any option
Adaptable to dietary restrictions
Brioche bread pudding with vanilla cream icing
Chocolate covered strawberry smoothie parfait w. brownie
Tres leches
Fruit & candied nuts over sweet cashew cream
Apple crisp
Blueberry miso crumble
Loire, france // touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Baked camembert fondue, roasted figs, walnuts and french baguette
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
French onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Lobster bisque // florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, half & half
Fondue // gruyere, emmental and raclette melted cheese, sauvignon blanc, baguettes
Coquilles saint-jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere, béchamel, panko
Crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated with gruyere
Ratatouille // eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomato, basil
Escargots // helix snails, garlic butter. lemon, parsley, french baguette
Foie grass // bruschetta, seared foie grass, caramelized pear, grape confiture, roquefort, blackberry
Magret de canard // duck breast à l'orange, dauphinoise potato, organic baby spinach
Gordon blue // glazed ham and gruyere cheese, chicken with dauphinoise au gratin
Scallops provençal // sauvignon blanc, black garlic butter, mint, green pea puree, mushrooms and truffle risotto
Beef bourguignon // black angus ribeye, burgundy, rainbow carrots, tipsy onions, baby bella, french baguette
Chateaubriand // sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato souffle au gratin, au jus
Mignon au poivre // pepper crusted tenderloin, petite potatoes, green peppercorn cream sauce
Lobster thermidor // garlic butter, béchamel, cognac, grated gruyere
Duck confit // sous vide duck thigh, herbs de provence, merlot reduction, potatoes souffle au gratin
Sauternes, france // dessert wine lush and balanced with lemon confit, apricot and passion fruit aromas and bright floral accents
Crème brulé // vanilla, flambe, cognac vsop
Poires pochées // creme de cassis, vanilla, cinnamon, vanilla sorbet
Crepe suzette // sweet french crepe, orange zest, grand marnier, orange sorbet
Caprese stuffed mushroom caponata (vegetarian)
Soft shell crab caprese salad
Greek bruschetta (vegetarian)
Mini foie gras black garlic & truffle burgers
Sea bass w/orange & mango beurre blanc
Fire cracker lobster tail w/udon
Baba ganoush (vegetarian)
Tuna tartare w/caviar
Surf & turf w/pappardelle pasta
Rack of lamb w/garlic and rosemary
Mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables (vegetarian)
Pan seared salmon stuffed with crab on a bed of risotto
Tres leches creme brulee w/caramel whipped cream
Blueberry creme brulee
Limoncello tart
Crema catalana
Greek orzo pasta salad w/black garlic basil oil (vegetarian)
Peachy bruschetta (vegetarian)
Charcuterie board
Brie w/caramelized onions (vegetarian)
Lobster bisque
Orzo pasta salad w/black garlic pesto oil (vegetarian)
Carpaccio w/lobster slaw
Fire cracker lobster tail w/udon
Surf n turf w/homemade pappardelle pasta
Eggplant parm (vegetarian)
Crab stuffed salmon w/cilantro lime butter
Sea bass w/tomato & black olives
Tirimisu doughnut breadpudding
Lemon soufflé
Mix berry compote w/whipped ice cream and macaroon crumble
Strawberry cheesecake cookies
Greek bruschetta (vegetarian)
Caprese stuffed mushroom caponata (vegetarian)
Meat & cheese tray (italian cured meats & cheeses)
Baba ganoush (vegetarian)
Brown butter gnocchi w/collard green pesto (vegetarian)
Chicken fricassee, chateaubriand potatoes & roasted asparagus
Roasted branzino w/caper butter
Stuffed shells w/roasted butternut squash & italian cheese blend (vegetarian)
Tiramisu
Limoncello tart
Crema catalana
Roasted bananas
Steak tartare w/caviar butter
Soft shell crab caprese salad
Roasted sweet potato bite w/gorgonzola, cranberry jam, and pecans (vegetarian)
Tuna tartare w/caviar
Mini foie gras black garlic & truffle burgers
Ahi tuna stuffed avocado w/chili oil
Cauliflower stuffed avocado w/chili oil (vegetarian)
French onion soup (vegetarian)
Chateaubriand steak, roasted sweet potato & herb carrots
Surf n turf w/cauliflower puree, roasted asparagus
Pan seared salmon stuffed with crab on mushroom risotto
Sweet thai tofu, sticky rice & snow peas (vegetarian)
Blueberry creme brulee w/lemon whipped cream
Lemon soufflé
Tirimisu doughnut breadpudding
Steamed pear filled w/honey, spices & pine nuts
Wings w/chef signature jayce sauce
Chopped salad w/apples & brie cheese (vegetarian)
Peachy bruschetta (vegetarian)
Crab cake caprese salad
Tortilla soup
Fire cracker lobster tail w/krispy udon noodles
Eggplant parm (vegetarian)
Garlic roasted shrimp salad/berry vine
Steak & potatoes
Surf & turf (steak & salmon), garlic herbed rice, sautéed spinach
Black garlic chicken and shrimp w/sticky rice
Mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables (vegetarian)
Cookie dough creme brulee
Doughnut breadpudding w/butter pecan sauce
Mango pudding
Tiramisu
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 Alachua County.
What does a private chef service include in Alachua County?
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 Alachua County?
The price of renting a chef in Alachua County 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 98 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 98 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 99 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 104 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 USD 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 Alachua County?
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 35 chefs available in Alachua County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Alachua County 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 Alachua County?
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 Alachua County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Alachua County, 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 Alachua County.
Cost of a private chef in Alachua County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Alachua County 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 98 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 98 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 99 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 104 USD
For 2 people: 141 USD.
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 Alachua County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Alachua County: 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 Alachua County!






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









