Private Chef in Arizona
Rent one of our 21 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Arizona
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Arizona in March 2017, more than 21 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Arizona and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Claiborne Parish.
Starting in 2017, 15,419 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Arizona. To book your chef in Arizona, 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 5,154 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 22,826 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 15,419 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Arizona usually book menus around 168 USD per person, including 3.24 courses, sharing an average of 4.8 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 Arizona.












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!
21 Private Chefs in Arizona
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More than 15,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.44 Chef
The guests in Arizona have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.44.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Arizona received an average score of 4.76.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Arizona has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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5,154 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Arizona
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Tomato basil bruschetta
Chipotle chicken tostadas with avocado, sour cream and cilantro
Classic hummus with fresh vegetables and toasted baguette
Mexican shrimps cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, cilantro
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip with toasted baguette
Classic wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed field green salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Filet mignon topped with a red wine demi glace with a side of mac & cheese and grilled asparagus
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken francese – crunchy & juicy chicken breast roulade, stuffed with parsley-garlic butter with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
The ultimate surf and turf – prime central cut filet mignon and jumbo garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
New york strip steak with garlic butter, steakhouse potatoes romanoff and roasted tri-color carrots
Grilled rib-eye steak with fondant potatoes and balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts
Stuffed filet mignon oscar with crabmeat filling & bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Classic tiramisu
Crème brûlée topped with fresh berries
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce
Tomato basil bruschetta
Shrimp ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, sweet pepper, mango, red onion and parsley
Caprese salad - fresh sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction
Fresh tomato and goat cheese strata with herbed oil and walnuts
Parmesan arancini over marinara sauce
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Arugula and cantaloupe salad with red onion, walnut and lemon vinaigrette
Balsamic roasted beets salad with goat cheese, roasted almonds, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, topped with parmesan cheese
The ultimate surf and turf – juicy, rosemary-flavored filet mignon and garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs over creamy tomato risotto with pesto and crispy basil
Crispy chicken spaghetti milanese with arugula and parmesan
Parmesan-crusted halibut in crazy water with zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, calamata olives & orzo
Chicken parmesan with mozzarella and provolone, fresh tomato sauce over creamy polenta
Flank steak roulade with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, finished with tomato glace over creamy polenta
Halibut alla diavola with tomato & kalamata olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Rib-eye steak alla fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Classic tiramisu
Torta caprese – chocolate and almond cake with fresh berries sauce (gluten free)
Vanilla rum panna cotta with salted caramel (gluten free)
Orange olive oil cake
Sweet corn arancini, manchego, charred scallion aioli crispy risotto spheres filled with sweet corn and manchego cheese. served over a smoky charred scallion aioli
Charred peach & prosciutto salad, whipped ricotta, pistachio dust flame-kissed peaches paired with silky whipped ricotta. finished with baby arugula and a drizzle of wildflower honey vinaigrette
Coffee-rubbed short rib, parmesan polenta, crispy leeks braised beef short rib, slow-cooked until fork tender, glazed with a subtle coffee-chili reduction. served over creamy parmesan polenta. finished with a tangle of crispy leeks for texture
Caramelized banana mille-feuille, rum cream, cocoa nib crunch layers of crisp puff pastry with caramelized banana custard. lightly whipped rum cream adds warmth. cocoa nib crunch provides a modern, slightly bitter edge to balance sweetness
Ahi tuna sashimi
Dragon roll
Green goddess roll (vegetarian)
White-truffle edamame dumplings (vegetarian)
Gulf shrimp cocktail, chimichurri & horseradish
Scallop aguachile verde with grilled shrimp
Heart-of-palm ceviche (vegetarian)
Arroz a la tumbada – mixed-seafood rice
Green goddess paella with mussels & shrimp
Grilled octopus, scallops & mussels
Heart-of-palm & oyster-mushroom paella (vegetarian)
Japanese surf-&-turf beef & salmon
Vegan bibimbap (vegetarian)
Glass-noodle stir-fry (vegetarian)
Dumpling dim sum
Matcha & strawberry mochi (vegetarian)
Mango ice-cream with matcha modak (vegetarian)
Green-tea cheesecake (vegetarian)
Mochi trio – matcha, mango & strawberry (vegetarian)
Black raspberry & white-chocolate semi-freddo
Coconut flan with rum syrup
Mandarin & mint sorbet (vegetarian)
Flourless chocolate cake with berries (vegetarian)
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, artisan crackers, marinated olives and fresh fruit
Mushroom & goat cheese tartlets
Blinis with salmon lox served with crème fraiche and dill
Warm brie with honey and pistachios served with sliced apples
Crab stuffed mushrooms with delicious, herbed cream cheese, cheddar, and panko crumbs
Brochettes parme melon - melon, prosciutto and goat cheese ball skewers
Crudites - crunchy seasonal vegetables with a zesty hummus
Endive, orange and roquefort salad with baby arugula and orange vinaigrette
Green salad vinaigrette - mix of arugula, endive, and red radicchio, tossed in champagne vinaigrette, and sprinkled with roquefort crumbs
Balsamic roasted beef salad with goat cheese, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette
Rack of lamb persillade over white bean puree finished with parmesan and fresh parsley
Coq au vin - chicken braised with wine, bacon, carrots, pearl onion, mushrooms over creamy mashed potato
Steak au poivre – a french classic beef filet encrusted with peppercorns and drizzled with a cognac peppercorn pan sauce with herb roasted baby potatoes and grilled asparagus
Beef bourguignon with a side of creamy mashed potatoes
Salmon en papillote with herb sauce and confetti lentil
Crème brulé with macarons and fresh berries
Chocolate cassis cake – rich dark chocolate with fresh berries sauce (gluten free)
Napoleon cake - french mille-feuille, layers and layers of flaky puff pastry and vanilla cream
Profiteroles - cream puffs drizzled with chocolate sauce
Roasted butternut squash soup – spiced crème fraîche, pumpkin seed brittle (v, gf)
Heirloom beet carpaccio – whipped goat cheese, pistachio crumble, micro herbs (v)
Seared ahi tuna – sesame crust, avocado purée, ponzu glaze
Wild mushroom tartlet – truffle cream, parmesan crisp, arugula (v)
Baby gem caesar – parmesan tuile, white anchovy, sourdough crumble
Burrata caprese – heirloom tomato, aged balsamic, basil oil (v, gf)
Charred octopus salad – fingerling potato, smoked paprika aioli, pickled shallot
Shaved root vegetable salad – citrus vinaigrette, pomegranate, toasted hazelnuts (v, gf)
Filet mignon – red wine demi, pommes purée, roasted baby vegetables
Pan-seared halibut – saffron beurre blanc, asparagus, wild rice pilaf
Herb-crusted rack of lamb – rosemary jus, potato gratin, haricots verts
Wild mushroom risotto – porcini, black truffle, aged parmesan (v, gf)
Dark chocolate torte – hazelnut praline, crème fraîche chantilly
Vanilla bean and / or chocolate pot de creme
Classic crème brûlée – madagascar vanilla, seasonal berries (gf)
Lemon tart – shortcrust pastry, italian meringue, candied citrus peel
Tomato basil bruschetta
Spicy tuna tartare served with sliced english cucumber rounds
Shrimp ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, mango, red onion and parsley
Jumbo shrimp with zesty cocktail sauce
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Shrimp spring rolls with julienned vegetables and sweet chili dipping sauce
Green baby mix blend, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette
Wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Gourmet salad mix with julienned cucumber, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, feta, homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, homemade garlic-ciabatta croutons, parmesan ribbons, caesar dressing
Cioppino - spicy fish and shellfish stew, served with toasted baguette
The surf and turf – prime central cut filet mignon, garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Linguine alla pescatore - seafood pasta with shrimps, scallops, black mussels and clams in buttery white wine and tomato sauce
Perfect seafood boil in a bag - crab, prawns, kiolbasa, red baby potatoes, corn
Mixed paella with chicken, chorizo, shrimps, bell pepper and sofrito
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce
Crème brulé with macarons and fresh berries
Asian chicken puff pastry rolls with sweet chili sauce
Thai chicken satay with garlic dipping sauce
Thai lettuce wraps perfectly seasoned ground turkey served with chopped peanuts in lettuce cups
Spicy vegetarian spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
Homemade potstickers with soy dipping sauce
Homemade egg rolls with dipping sauce
Sweet chili-orange wings with scallions & orange zest
Thai sweet-and-sour salad with cucumber, fresh bean sprout, carrot, bell pepper, chinese cabbage and mango with light zesty dressing
Spring roll salad with cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, cilantro, rice noodles, shrimps with thai vinaigrette
Vietnamese cabbage salad with radishes, carrots, scallion, tart apple, fresh herbs, jalapeno pepper, tossed in lime-ginger dressing
Sesame-soy glazed salmon over vegetable fried rice with sambal aioli and micro greens
Grilled korean bbq chicken satay over pork and vegetable fried rice, asian slaw with nuoc cham and cilantro
Tonkatsu - japanese pork cutlets with steamed rice & warm spicy cabbage salad
Red-cooked chicken and sushi-roll rice salad with cucumber, carrots and edamame
Yakitori - broiled chicken kebabs over steamed rice finished with tare sauce and a side of carrot and zucchini ribbons
Korean-style bulgogi (new york steak) with ginger dipping sauce, sesame rice vermicelli and spicy pickled vegetables
Japanese cheesecake with fresh berry syrup
Thai fried pineapple foster over vanilla bean ice cream
Mochi ice cream
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 Arizona.
What does a private chef service include in Arizona?
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 Arizona?
The price of renting a chef in Arizona 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 140 USD to 157 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 140 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 135 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 150 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 157 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 Arizona?
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 21 chefs available in Arizona. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Arizona 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 Arizona?
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 Arizona each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Arizona, 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 Arizona.
Cost of a private chef in Arizona
The cost of hiring a private chef in Arizona 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 140 USD to 157 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 140 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 150 USD
For 2 people: 157 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 Arizona?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Arizona: 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 Arizona!

Enjoy exquisite food with a Private Chef
Enjoy a Private Chef experience in the comfort of your own home! Let Take a Chef turn your kitchen and dining room into a professional restaurant. It’s a unique experience; ideal for special occasions, lunches with friends, family dinners or a great gift for that special someone. Let us know what cuisine you’re craving and give us some quick details about your kitchen to start receiving personalized menu proposals from our chefs. You just have to choose your favorite proposal! On the day of your meal, your chosen chef will head to their preferred local market to pick up the freshest ingredients. They will cook in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. What’s more, they’ll make sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving. To get started click below!

Arizona’s best Private Chefs come to your home
Our Private Chefs have trained in some of the best hospitality schools in the world and many have worked in Michelin Star restaurants. We can find the perfect fit for your special occasion. All you have to do is let us know the type of cuisine you’d like to enjoy, and we’ll find the right chef for you. You’ll be able to talk to the chef directly to make sure that every detail is exactly how you would like it!

Fancy trying something new in Arizona? We have the perfect idea!
Turn your house into a top restaurant. The experience begins when you request a menu from Take a Chef. Our Chefs will send you their proposals and customize the menu and service according to your preferences. On the day of the event, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at your house, serve the meal and leave everything spotless - so you don’t have to worry about anything






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









