Private Chef in Augusta
Rent one of our 31 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Augusta
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Augusta in July 2017, more than 31 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Augusta and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Richmond County.
Starting in 2017, 16,365 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Augusta. To book your chef in Augusta, 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 2,809 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 6,621 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, 16,365 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Augusta usually book menus around 176 USD per person, including 4.13 courses, sharing an average of 5.82 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 Augusta.












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.
31 Private Chefs in Augusta
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More than 16,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Augusta have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Augusta received an average score of 4.8.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Augusta has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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2,809 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Augusta
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Andouille sausage-stuffed mushrooms cremini mushrooms filled with andouille sausage, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese
Fried green tomatoes with crab rémoulade crispy fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab and a tangy rémoulade sauce
Boudin balls spiced pork and rice sausage rolled into balls, breaded, and deep-fried, served with creole mustard
Local charcuterie board
Chef choice salad w/housemade dressing
Crab-stuffed flounder with lemon cream sauce,corn and shrimp maque choux,parmesan herb grit cakes
Boudin-stuffed quail, charred asparagus with lemon butter,cheddar grit cakes
Cajun-spiced roasted chicken, charred brussels sprouts with bacon and cane syrup glaze,red beans and rice
Tasso-crusted lamb chops,stewed okra and tomatoes,andouille sausage cornbread dressing
Crispy catfish with creole tomato,stewed okra and corn with smoked shrimp,garlic butter rice pilaf
Grilled filet mignon with bourbon-peppercorn sauce,garlic roasted brussels sprouts with bacon,crawfish dirty rice
Alabama white bbq chicken german potato salad, spinich salad with bacon vinaigrette
Pecan praline bread pudding cups bread pudding baked in individual cups with a pecan praline glaze
Mini king cakes individual king cakes filled with cream cheese and drizzled with colorful icing
She crab stew
Low country boil soup
Creole cobb salad
Cajun crab cake
Crispy gator bites
Brisket egg rolls
Hush puppy & pimento
Crawfish étouffée
Carolina lamb chops
Smokey ribeye
Chipotle lime pork mojo
Bananas foster cheesecake
Berry flambe
Tarte tatin
Caramel apple cheesecake
Brunswick stew
Bayou gumbo
Black & blue wedge
Broccoli & cheddar casserole soup
Ogeechee fish & grits
Country fried steak
Rosemary chicken & waffles
The honey dijon chicken
Georgia boy peach cobbler
Southern pecan pie
Bourbon caramel bread pudding
Banana cream trifle
Garden salad or caesar salad
Three cheese baked macaroni or sweet potato casserole or cajun mashed potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes or white rice / yellow rice
Collard greens or garlic grilled asparagus or sautéed green beans or sweet country yams or steamed corn or stewed okra & tomatoes or steamed broccoli
Hawaiian rolls or garlic sticks / garlic bread or dinner rolls
Sweet chili glazed meatballs
Drumette wings
Salmon bites
Spinach & artichoke dip
Blackened shrimp skewers
Stuffed mushrooms
Buffalo chicken dip
Orzo pasta salad
Deviled eggs
Seafood pasta salad
Italian pasta salad
Caprese salad skewers
Seafood gumbo
Chicken & sausage gumbo
Smothered chicken
Smothered pork chops
Cajun salmon $2 pp
Sweet chili glazed salmon $2 pp
Bbq baked chicken
Lemon pepper baked chicken
Honey lemon chicken wings
Herb roasted chicken
Roasted turkey
Honey glazed ham
Glazed pork chops
Shrimp etouffée $2pp
Herb grilled lamb chops $3 pp
Kids’ option: chicken skewers with rice crackers
Chilled cucumber cups with quinoa, lemon & dill
Mini chicken kofta with mint cucumber raita
Grilled peach skewers with basil & local honey
Zucchini fritters with fresh herb yogurt
Shaved fennel & apple slaw with champagne dressing
Kids’ option: cucumber sticks, fruit salad
Asparagus & snap pea salad with toasted almonds
Chilled melon soup with lime & ginger
Farmers market garden salad with lemon vinaigrette
Pan-roasted chicken thighs with parsnip mash & buttered green beans
Seared halibut with white bean purée & roasted broccolini
Herb-grilled salmon with citrus beurre blanc & garlic sautéed swiss chard, mushroom risotto
Lemon thyme chicken breast with market greens & wild rice pilaf
Kids’ option: baked chicken with white rice and steamed green beans
Butter-poached fish of the day with citrus foam over a spring pea & mint risotto, paired with heirloom carrot & asparagus
Mini vanilla bean rice puddings
Grilled pineapple with cinnamon whip
Almond flour lemon cake with fresh berries
Coconut chia pudding with mango purée
Tropical ceviche in hibiscus cups snapper, mango, and passionfruit in citrus marinade with pink peppercorns
Pink shrimp lollipops with guava chili glaze coconut shrimp on skewers with a vibrant pink guava glaze
Watermelon & feta island bites stacked cubes of watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic pearls
Mini tuna tartare cones spiced ahi tuna in crispy cones with avocado mousse and wasabi caviar
Island greens & pink grapefruit salad local greens, pickled onions, cashews, and honey-passionfruit dressing
Lobster bisque with papaya cream swirl rich, velvety bisque with a tropical finish
Roasted beet carpaccio with citrus vinaigrette thin-sliced beets, arugula, candied macadamias, and goat cheese
Watermelon gazpacho with coconut foam chilled pink soup with a tropical twist
Seared lobster tail & coconut mahi mahi duo with pink pineapple fried rice and grilled asparagus
Grilled caribbean snapper with rosé beurre blanc served with sweet potato purée and charred broccolini
Tamarind glazed shrimp & plantain mash over rum-roasted vegetables and micro cilantro
Pink peppercorn crusted salmon with guava reduction, jasmine rice, and sautéed zucchini ribbons
Guava cheesecake bites topped with hibiscus syrup and a coconut graham crust
Strawberry shortcake tower layered sponge cake, whipped cream, strawberry pearls, and edible gold
Passionfruit & strawberry panna cotta with a dragonfruit coulis and fresh mint
Pink velvet cake with white chocolate ganache served with vanilla bean ice cream and candied flowers
Lobster bisque
Seafood chowder
Shrimp po' boy salad
Bayou gumbo
Grouper imperial
Salmon piccata
Ogeechee fish & grits
Trout almondine
Berry flambe
Georgia boy peach cobbler
White chocolate truffle mousse
Caramel apple cheesecake
Barbecued tandoori shrimp sticks w gourmet side salad
Butternut squash bisque, crème fraîche, toasted pumpkin seeds
Champagne poached shrimp salad with a citrus vinaigrette
Crab cakes-mixed greens
Seared sesame tuna w wasabi-avacado on tortilla crisps
Mushroom crostini, garlic thyme butter, chive oil
Citrus marinated salmon
Fried fish, macaroni & cheese, collards or green beans
Maple glazed salmon with dill crème presented with wild rice pilaf, steamed broccolini
Barbecued tandoori shrimp sticks
Steak w sautéed oysters & mushrooms
Lobster filet mignon
Poached red snapper with tomato-escarole sauce with rice and peas, candied plantains
Pan-seared sea bass with lemon herb butter served with saffron risotto, roasted asparagus
Banana cream pie
Crème brûlée
Flourless chocolate cake
Rum cake with coconut 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 Augusta.
What does a private chef service include in Augusta?
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 Augusta?
The price of renting a chef in Augusta 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 141 USD to 165 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 141 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 147 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 165 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 Augusta?
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 31 chefs available in Augusta. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Augusta 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 Augusta?
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 Augusta each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Augusta, 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 Augusta.
Cost of a private chef in Augusta
The cost of hiring a private chef in Augusta 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 141 USD to 165 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 141 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 147 USD
For 2 people: 165 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 Augusta?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Augusta: 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 Augusta!

Looking for a Private Chef in Augusta?
Would you like to give your partner a romantic surprise, and have no idea what to get? Want to have dinner with your friends and experience something else? Or maybe you want to get the whole family together to celebrate the special occasion without anybody cooking? At Take a Chef we have you covered! We will help you turn your home into one of the city's best restaurants.

Experience Augusta like never before with a Private Chef service
We work with many chefs who have experience in the best restaurants, gastronomic bars, luxury hotels and many more. You'll have the chance to review all the proposals sent by the chefs and choose the one of your preference. However, no matter which chef you choose, we guarantee that you're in good hands: all of our chefs have many years of experience under their belt and they will make sure every little detail is taken care of. You won't have to worry about anything!

The best culinary experience in Augusta
Looking for a new way to experience Augusta? Book your private chef today and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience. Fine dining in your own home, it does not get any better than that. Let the chef prepare you a meal tailored to your preferences and just sit back and relax!






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









