Private Chef in Ansonia
Rent one of our 266 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Ansonia
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Ansonia in October 2016, more than 266 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Ansonia and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Connecticut.
Starting in 2016, 17,914 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Ansonia. To book your chef in Ansonia, 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 6,468 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 9,968 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 17,914 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Ansonia usually book menus around 182 USD per person, including 3.45 courses, sharing an average of 4.67 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 Ansonia.












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.
266 Private Chefs in Ansonia
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More than 17,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.44 Chef
The guests in Ansonia have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.44.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Ansonia received an average score of 4.73.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.74 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Ansonia has been scored with a 4.74 on average.
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6,468 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Ansonia
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Breadrolls , roasted peppers, feta filling or olives, feta, regano
Goat cheese mousse, diced beets, walnut, apple
Mini artichokes salad, feta crema, sunchokes
Buratta crostini, za'atar, cherry tomao olives
Truffle mushroom bruscheta
Mushroom leeks pie in phyllo
Cheese pie in phyllo
Panseared scallops, truffle cauliflower puree
Spicy tuna tartare, scallions sesame, vegetable chips
Hamachi crudo, chefs dressing,avocado
Octopus, tapenade sauce
Sauted shrimp, spicy chorizo, onion , peppers and tomato stew
Lamb lolipops, charred eggplant puree
Steak bites, salsa verde , goat cheese, roasted peppers sauce
Beef tartare, chefs spice mix, toast
Braised osso bucco, truffle polenta, jus
Chocolate walnut praline
Vanilla pannacotta house jam, almond crumbs
Mascarpone mousse coffee sauce , cocoa crumbs
Chocolate hazelnut mouse, orange crunch
Chicharrones de harina light and crispy mexican wheat crisps, seasoned with lime and chili
Salsa charred tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, red onions, lime, and jalapeño
Pico de gallo fresh tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and jalapeños
Chips house-made yellow corn tortilla chips
Salsa verde tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and lime juice
Salsa de mango con chiles sweet mango, roasted corn, charred pepper salsa, and dried chiles
Guacamole hand-smashed avocado with pico de gallo, lime juice, jalapeño, pepitas, and radishes
Ceviche aguachile mexican shrimp ceviche with salsa verde, cucumber, onions, and lime
Ceviche pescado mahi mahi, serrano peppers, cilantro, cucumber, lime, avocado
Elote, mexican corn on the cob, street style, crema, cotija cheese, pimenton de la vera
Zarape de nachos corn tortillas layered with black beans, queso fresco, white cheddar, menonita cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle and serrano chiles
Queso fundido- molten chihuahua cheese with caramelized onions, flour tortillas
Pulpo ceviche tostada grilled marinated octopus with habanero and citrus, red onion, avocado and tomato, sopes
Tortas mexican style sandwich with refried beans, mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and jalapeño with any of the options above
Chili colorado, original chili, beef cubes, chilies, massa, served with crema and corn cake, award winning recipe
Tinga- chipotle marinated chicken, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Tacos al pastor-marinated pork, pinapple, onions, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Fish tacos-beer batered cod, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Suadero - braised pork with chorizo, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Carnitas - slow roasted pulled pork, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Hongos con maiz - sauteed mushroom and corn, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Chorizo con papas - mexican chorizo, roasted potatoes, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Carne assada - marinated grilled skirt steak, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Cochinita pibil - slow roasted pork refried beans, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Molle poblano with chicken/pork/beef, pre colombian dish, rich creamy sauce made of nuts, dried fruits, dehydrated and smoked peppers
Chili aquiles, tortilla chips, salsa verde, shaved lettuce, oaxaca cheese, gratin
Arroz de leche
Pastel de elote- mexican corn cake
Churros with chocolate or dulce de leche
Many other options available let’s chat
Grape tomato & basil – diced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil
Prosciutto & fig – thin slices of prosciutto with fig jam
Anchovy & butter – anchovy fillets with cultured butter and parsley
Fennel & orange salad
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Steamed mussels with white wine & garlic
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Crispy calamari & garlic-chili oil – lightly fried calamari rings drizzled with garlic chili oil and lemon zest
Pollo al limone – crispy chicken, white wine wine, garlic fingerling puree
Tagliatelle al ragù – rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with fresh egg pasta
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci – classic ravioli filled with creamy ricotta cheese and spinach, served in a simple, creamy butter sauce with crispy sage
Prawns risotto - arborio, sundried tomato , aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi al limone – potato gnocchi tossed in a creamy lemon sauce with a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs
Brioche almond bread pudding
Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Hummus with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes. baby carrots, garlic toasted naan bread
Guacamole with fried tortillas, pico the gallo
Falafel balls, yogurt sauces
Feta burrata crostini with burst cherry tomato, aged balsamic
Arborio lemon rosemary risotto , parmesan cheese, green peas, parmesan cheese
Smoked baba ganoush, lemon juice, liquid smoked, tahini, olive oil, fresh garlic, salt, fresh parley
Chopped green goddess salad, roman lettuce, red cabbage, bay arugula
Vegan, vegetables dumplings, ginger soy sauces
Greek salad, feta , red wine vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, avocado, fresh dill, red bell peppers, black olives
Watermelon salad with feta, cucumber, mint (may to sept) only!!
Grill salmon, sautéed spinach , lemon withe wine sauces
Fresh fettuccini pasta, cauliflower bolognese, basil, olive oil
Seared scallops, grill asparagus, lemon caper butter sauce
Grill filet mignon, with wild mushrooms, cauliflower mashed potatoes, barolo red wine sauces
Easy shakshuka, eggs, onions, tasted naan bread (brunch)
Cheesecake, with chocolate sauces
Balsamic berries with honey yogurt, coconut shavings
Chocolate avocado pudding – the famous dessert
Raspberry napoleons, tulies, with whipped cream
Breakfast burrito, flour tortilla, black beans, avocado, eggs, rice
Pancake, maple syrup, whipped cream
Eggs benedict is a common american breakfast
Wedge salad with blue cheese dressing
Macaroni and cheese, velveeta cheese
Loaded baked potatoes, bacon, sour cream, scallions
Hamburgers , beef patty, lettuce, tomato, chefs special sauces
Crab-cakes with mango salsa, cilantro leaves
Lobster rolls, mayonnaise
Quinoa, arugula salad: avocado, cranberries, sherry dressing
Charged caesar salad, light caesar dressing, croutons
Lemon garlic scallops, mash potatoes, butter wine sauces
Pot roast, red wine, carrots , white onions, serve with mash potatoes
Barbecue ribs, coleslaw, mash potatoes
New york strip, roasted potatoes, brown butter
Grill filet mignon medallions , with wild caramelize shallots, roasted potatoes , herbs red wine reduction
Grill surf n turf, steak, lobster , gill asparagus
Warm apple pie with strawberry gelato, caramel sauce
Balsamic berries with honey yogurt, coconut shavings
Cheesecake, chocolate sauces, strawberry
Classic tiramisu, cocoa
Tuna crudo , cucumber, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche
Foie grass, brioche, fig jam , crumbs, chocolate
Arugula , radicchio, fennel , lemon dressing
Goat cheese pudding , beetroot textures, horseradish mousse,
Artichokes salad, olives , sunchokes, goat cheese crema, pickled sun chokes
Pate forestier, cornichons, mostarda, petit salad (7 days prior to booking)
Shrimp, spicy sausage (like chorizo), spicy tomato, onion and peppers stew
Home made cavatelli, house bacon, chili, red onion, and tomato sauce
Farro, roasted cauliflower, pistachio pesto, lemon ricotta
Risotto, mushrooms, squah, parmesan, truffle butter
Poached egg, creamy polenta, brussels sprouts , bacon sauce sauce
Seafood risotto, herbs, squid ink bubbles
Ricotta gnocchi, osso bucco , mustard, root veggies
Lamb koftas, sour cream, spicy roasted peppers and tomato sauce
Rigatoni, enduja' , shrimp, scallops, sea bass sun-dried tomato - basil sauce
Grass fed ribeye, artichokes, feta, roasted peppers chutney, olive salsa verde
Filet mignon , potato mille-feuille , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Cod, squid ink angel hair, piquilo marmalade, fish - fennel sauce,
Chicken roulade, mushrooms, spinach brown butter, hollandaise foam
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, romesco sauce, almonds
Bouillabaisse - branzino, scallop, squid, potato, , smoked paprika fish fumet
Black sea bass , beetroot , mustard, brussels sprouts, turnips
"jaffa" chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Flavors of tiramisu, mascarpone mousse, coffee sauce, cocoa crumbs gf
Apple layers, pecan pannacotta, pie dough pecan crumble
Vanilla diplomat, house jam, almonds, elderflower
Frisee aux lardons, chicory salad with a warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, and a soft-poached egg
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and corn fritters, remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp old bay or slap yo mama mild or hot
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Gulf shrimp with sweet corn coulis
Blue crab beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Mini mufuletta sliders, the quintessential new orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad piled onto a small bun
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
Creole sausage croquettes
-shrimp and grits
Okra mac and cheese with andouille sausage
Spicy crab spaghetti, jalapeno, lemon, butter
Shrimp po’boy, 5" sized, shredded lettuce, herb mayonnaise, pickles
Creole crab croquettes
Gumbo, sea food and chicken, or as you wish, dark roux, okra, sofrito, rice
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Jambalaia, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Pastalaya, pasta, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Lousiana dirty rice, anduille sausage, tomatoes, sofrito, blackend fish of the day
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp bisque with seafood & andouille sausage
Shrimp and crab gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Chicken and pork gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Assorted french pastires
Arroz de leche
Banana foster crepes
Aged balsamic bruschetta - heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, basil, feta cheese
Strawberry salad - greens, parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Goat cheese crostini - pear, roasted almonds, balsamic glazed
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Fritto misto -crispy vegetables & garlic aioli
Heirloom tomato and pomegranate salad
Bolognese - fettuccine, beef & pork ragu, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Risotto - guanciale, sundried tomato risotto, aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi - truffel cream, crispy sage & aged pecorino
Linguine - steamed mussels, chili oil, garlic, leeks, blistered tomatoes & white wine
Brioche almond bread pudding
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Classic cheesecake
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 Ansonia.
What does a private chef service include in Ansonia?
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 Ansonia?
The price of renting a chef in Ansonia 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 159 USD to 176 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 159 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 143 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 158 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 176 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 Ansonia?
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 266 chefs available in Ansonia. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Ansonia 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 Ansonia?
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 Ansonia each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Ansonia, 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 Ansonia.
Cost of a private chef in Ansonia
The cost of hiring a private chef in Ansonia 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 159 USD to 176 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 159 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 143 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 158 USD
For 2 people: 176 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Ansonia!
2 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Ansonia?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Ansonia: 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 Ansonia!






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









