Private Chef in Atlantic Beach
Rent one of our 95 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Atlantic Beach
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Atlantic Beach in October 2017, more than 95 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Atlantic Beach and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Duval County.
Starting in 2017, 40,981 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Atlantic Beach. To book your chef in Atlantic Beach, 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 9,227 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 18,936 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, 40,981 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Atlantic Beach usually book menus around 167 USD per person, including 3.86 courses, sharing an average of 5.46 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 Atlantic Beach.












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.
95 Private Chefs in Atlantic Beach
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More than 40,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.58 Chef
The guests in Atlantic Beach have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.58.
4.81 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Atlantic Beach received an average score of 4.81.
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 Atlantic Beach has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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9,227 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Atlantic Beach
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Dim sum trifecta sampler (minimum party of 8): 1) fried crispy shrimp blossoms 2) hand-crafted seafood shumai: pork / seafood / woodear 3) pan-fried vegetable dumpling
Prosciutto croquette: parmigiano-reggiano / potato / prosciutto / zuchini gremolata / microgreens
Mille-feuille champignon tart: shaved mushroom / shaved potato / pesto / chèvre/ flaky crust
Truffle spanakopita triangles: baked spinach & truffle gruyère wrapped in phyllo / truffle oil / pistachio / honey / lemon zest
Warm baby spinach & fig salad: roasted red onion / fresh fig / warm balsamic fig dressing / shaved parmigiano (or vegan cheese) / carta da musica sheet bread
Fritters salad: fried squash & zuchini in light batter / medley of leafy & micro greens / rainbow carrots / naked cherry tomato / cucumber ribbon / ginger balsamic
Shaved asparagus & pear salad: with candied walnuts / white balsamic fruit dressing
Warm goat cheese "pyrénée" salad: baked goat cheese in phyllo dough / roasted rosemary potato / mixed greens / candied pecans / balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted duck (minimum party of 6): cantonese roast duck / mandarin pancake / cucumber baton / plum aigre-doux
Chef mimi’s signature dumpling: veggies, mushrooms & bone marrow filling / seared scallops / table-poured warm leek & tomato consommé / green chili gel / microgreens
Broiled lobster (a) with saffron lemon gremolata / potato pavé / microgreen or (b) with compound herbs butter / grilled portobello or (b) lobster malfadine: lobster chunks / ribbon pasta / creamy parmigiana garlic velouté / seaweed caviar
Osso bucco (minimum 6): braised lamb shank / mirepoix / heirloom carrots / bordelaise / saffron rice or creamy polenta / sage
Miso cod or sea bass: nobu styled / roasted cherry tomato / zucchini & squash ribbon
Surf & surf: jumbo lump crab cake / seared jumbo bay scallop / saffron rémoulade / courgette strips / polenta
Braised short ribs: in red wine / creamy polenta / au jus / cherry tomatoes confit / fried shoestring shallot
Creme brûlée (minimum party of 6): black or red currant / berries / table-side torch
Dutch pancake soufflé: light & fluffy pancake that rises up like a soufflé / macerated berries / powder sugar / vanilla bean ice cream / captain crunch crumble
Flourless chocolate tart: moist sinful chocolate cake on cookie butter & pecan crumbs / creme diplomat / macerated berries / tuile - [ ] warm cruller with vanilla bean ice cream / spiced apple syrup / captain crunch crumbs / nuts
Warm cruller with vanilla bean ice cream / spiced apple syrup / captain crunch crumbs / nuts
Escargot in a garlic wine sauce
Lobster caesar salad
Mediterranean garlic lamb chops
Mashed potato purée
Garlic asparagus
A choice between strawberry shortcake, chocolate, mousse, parfait, or fresh fruit tart or crème brûlée
Large prawns: prawns pan seared with capers white wine, fresh garlic shallots evoo cherry tomatoes fresh basil
Mini bruschetta toast: sliced cherry tomatoes, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, fresh roasted garlic, balsamic glaze
Eggplant rollatini: pomodoro sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh italian parsley
Blackened shrimp pan seared in a tequila butter cilantro key lime sauce
Eggplant cutlet milanese topped with arugula lemon olive oil capers
Tuna poke stuffed avocados topped with a ponzu glaze
Butternut squash soup topped with a dollop of spinach artichoke crema
Royal red shrimp and fresh mango salad: local royal red shrimp fresh mango chives sun dried tomatoes tangerine pieces diced red onion rice vinegar evoo sea salt
Grilled romain salad: grilled romain lettuce halves, extra virgin olive oil, shaved romano cheese, capers, balsamic glaze, sea salt
Arugula salad: sliced tomatoes cucumbers carrots red onion black olives topped with a creamy italian dressing
Grilled peaches topped with prosciutto ham and figs topped with orange blossom honey
Grilled zucchini cauliflower summer squash topped with evoo sea salt white balsamic glaze
Baked wahoo: baked wahoo cooked to perfection topped with san marzano tomatoes capers garlic fresh basil kalamata olives roasted red peppers
Baked to perfection chilean sea bass with a pancetta shallot cream sauce
Sliced filet mignon: served with parmesan risotto topped with fresh rappini garlic and oil
South american corvina baked to perfection in a lemon butter caper balsamic reduction
Lobster and crab meat vodka sauce over penne pasta with fresh basil
Italian lasagna topped with a homemade ragu sauce and a princess sauce over the top
Banana pudding white chocolate chip cups
Homemade cannoli's
Homemade mango, blueberry, cannoli cream mousse cups
Homemade greek yogurt parfait: greek yogurt, granola, berries, honey, fresh mint leaves
Key lime pie mousse cups
Strawberry mousse cups
Jumbo stuffed shrimp w/creole cream sauce
Seared scallops
Oysters rockeller
Salmon bruschetta bites
Lobster caesar salad
Smoked salmon canapés
Shrimp stuffed spanakopita
Spring salad with watermelon, goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Lobster tail stuffed with shrimp & topped with creole cream sauce
Red snapper topped with shrimp creole cream sauce and crab
Seafood paella
Tuscan salmon stuffed with crab and topped with lobster cream sauce
Crème brûlée with raspberries
Lemon berry mascarpone cake
Strawberry shortcake (homemade pound cake)
Fresh fruit tart
Golden beet & burrata salad with citrus vinaigrette
Butter lettuce & pear salad with champagne vinaigrette
Lobster bisque
Seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc
Herb-crusted lamb chops and garlic butter lobster tails
Side: parmesan whipped potatoes and roasted asparagus with lemon zest & olive oil
Side: saffron-infused polenta and roasted asparagus with lemon zest & olive oil
Chocolate lava cake
Honey vanilla crème brûlée (nut-free & gf)
Crème brûlée
Escargot: white wine, garlic, butter
Baked clams oreganata
Mussels bianca white sauce
Mussels pomodoro red sauce
Lobster ravioli with a basil cream sauce
Blackened shrimp pan seared in a tequila butter cilantro key lime sauce
Arancini smoked cheese
Baked stuffed eggplant: panko encrusted eggplant stuffed with mozzarella cheese ricotta cheese prosciutto ham and basil topped with a pancetta garlic shallot caper butter sauce
Homemade shrimp dip on mini toast
Blackened shrimp sauteed in tequila butter cilantro sauce
Ceviche
Crab cakes
Shrimp mango salad
Bacon and crab stuffed mushrooms salsa verde sauce
Grilled romain salad: grilled romain lettuce halves, extra virgin olive oil, capers, balsamic glaze, sea salt, lemon, rice vinegar
Grilled peach salad: grilled peaches ricotta cheese prosciutto ham
Chilean sea bass: baked to perfection topped with a blistered tomato, roasted garlic, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, evoo, drizzled white balsamic glaze
Grouper florentine: fresh grouper, evoo, white wine, garlic, spinach, basil, butter, heavy cream, pancetta, capers
Fresh cod via modena: pan seared cod, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh oregano, roasted garlic, lemon, balsamic glaze
Baked sockeye salmon garlic herb butter
Crab and lobster putanesca sauce over penne pasta
Filet mignon and seared scallops topped with an herbed butter
Pasta bolognese: 5 different meats slow cooked in a pomodoro sauce topped with 3 types of cheese
Baked south american corvina topped with evoo capers balsamic vinegar fresh lemon slices sliced cherry tomatoes white balsamic glaze toasted panko breadcrumbs baked to perfection
Homemade chocolate cannoli's
Chocolate gelato
Homemade mango, blueberry, cannoli cream mousse cups
Lemon custard
Banana pudding white chocolate chip cups
Key lime pie mousse cups
Peanut butter chocolate mousse
Antipasto skewers
Caprese salad (vegetarian)
Bruschetta with hummus (vegetarian)
Cheesy garlic bread and marinara (vegetarian)
Spaghetti and meatballs
Chicken parmigiana
Veggie lasagna (vegetarian)
Eggplant parmigiana (vegetarian)
Tiramisu
Cannoli cheesecake bar with chocolate drizzle
Italian-style chocolate mousse parfait
Strawberry shortcake
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
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 Atlantic Beach.
What does a private chef service include in Atlantic Beach?
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 Atlantic Beach?
The price of renting a chef in Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach?
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 95 chefs available in Atlantic Beach. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach?
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 Atlantic Beach each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Atlantic Beach, 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 Atlantic Beach.
Cost of a private chef in Atlantic Beach
The cost of hiring a private chef in Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Atlantic Beach: 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 Atlantic Beach!






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









