Private Chef in Baldwin Park
Rent one of our 765 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Baldwin Park
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Baldwin Park in September 2016, more than 765 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Baldwin Park and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Los Angeles County.
Starting in 2016, 52,430 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Baldwin Park. To book your chef in Baldwin Park, 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 23,083 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 40,093 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 52,430 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Baldwin Park usually book menus around 181 USD per person, including 4.3 courses, sharing an average of 5.11 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 Baldwin Park.












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.
765 Private Chefs in Baldwin Park
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More than 52,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.55 Chef
The guests in Baldwin Park have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.55.
4.72 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Baldwin Park received an average score of 4.72.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Baldwin Park has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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23,083 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Baldwin Park
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Cheese and charcuterie board
Ahi poke wonton
Black bean chipotle lobster tostada
Baja ceviche shooters
Guacamole tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips
Fried risotto ball with marinara
Hickory smoked crudo
Chicken and waffles with candied bacon bits
100 anniversary tijuana cesar salad
Asian papaya salad
Spring mix salad
Caprese salad
California caprese
Pork chashu ramen
Aztec tortilla soup
Chicken tom kha soup
California gazpacho
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine reduction
Braised short rib and grits with red wine reduction
Macadamia, orange and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Sesame seared tuna with mango, pineapple, habanero salsa, ponzu and white jazmine rice
Teriyaki mahi mahi with king trumpet mushrooms, green onions and grilled squash
Blackened salmon with greek lemon rice and grilled squash
Swordfish picatta with grilled asparagus and lemon beurre blanc sauce
Garlic shrimp skewers with honey rosemary vegetables
Fish on lentils with honey cream and herb medley
Trout almondine with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc
Harissa marinated pan seared chicken with arugula salad and honey rosemary potatoes
Special of the week ( message me for details! )
Apple cobbler
Assorted homemade cookies
Bread pudding
Coconut kahlua flan
Tiramisu
Creme brulee
Soy seared halibut cheeks with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Ahi mango avocado stack, ginger tamari sesame
Shiso scallops on rice cake with plum sauce
Thai chicken skewers
Vietnamese meat balls on crispy rice
Crispy pork belly wonton
Soup dumplings
Nigiri sushi
Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad
Vietnamese wonton sesame salad
Simple wonton soup
Duck soup and duck salad
Sweet corn and shitake soup
Thai pork belly salad with sesame dressing
Sesame kale salad with avocado
Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette
Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini
Tahini salmon with tempura vegetables
Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Steamed fish with ginger, scallions and soy sauce. coriander rice
Suon nuong (grilled pork chops) with rice and fried egg
Korean bbq tofu on scallion rice and green beans
Citrus glazed chicken baked on sticky rice
Ramen (choose from pork belly to vegetarian)
The asian vegan bowl. sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato
Vegangyoza and tempura vegetables (sweet potato, onion rings, green beans, zucchini)
Kobucha gratin
Chicken green curry and pumpkin
Beef negimaki on umami rice with green onions
Passion fruit and coconut sorbet
Chai tea creme brulee
Mango sticky rice
Ma lai go (steamed sweet cake) with vanilla cream
Mango coconut banana cream ice cream
Japaneses cotton cheesecake
Black bean chipotle lobster tostada: butter poached lobster tail, sauteed with garlic and cream on a black bean tostada, topped with imported cotija cheese, mexican sour cream, pork rinds, avocado and cilantro
Ahi poke wontons: homemade ahi poke wonton with sashimi grade tuna
Baja ceviche shooters: ensenada style with shrimp, cucumber, carrots, ginger, lime, red onion, avocado, cilantro and cherry tomato
Guacamole tatemado (charred) with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips
Fried risotto ball (arancini) with home made marinara, parmesan crisp and basil chiffonade
Hickory smoked crudo (fish or scallop) with orange, lime, mirin, ginger, cucumber, serrano, habanero and cilantro marinade topped with avocado, cherry tomato, pickled red onion and cucumber
Cheese and charcuterie board with a mix of domestic and imported cheese and meats, candied nuts, jam, pickled mustard seeds, tappenade, balsamic glaze, local honey and berries
Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles with whiskey candied bacon bits
Pure flight: assorted mix of homemade exotic purees with crackers served family style
101 anniversary tijuana cesar salad: original tijuana recipe
California caprese: panela cheese, heirloom tomatoes, cilantro, pickled red onions and spicy matcha salsa
Spring mix salad: mixed greens with balsamic, honey and mustard vinaigrette with cucumbers, carrots and cherry tomatoes
Aztec tortilla soup: homemade tortilla soup with imported panela cheese, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, mexican sour cream, cilantro and chili
California gazpacho: with roasted corn, avocado, mexican sour cream, cilantro
Caprese salad: traditional caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze
Chicken tom kha soup: coconut based broth with mushrooms, chicken cilantro and tomatoes
Braised short rib and grits with demi glace made with its own broth
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine reduction
Macadamia, orange, parmesan and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Homemade teriyaki mahi mahi with king trumpet mushrooms, green onions and grilled squash
Swordfish picatta with grilled asparagus and lemon beurre blanc sauce: with capers and dehydrated lemon slices
Blackened salmon with greek lemon rice and homemade tzatziki
Garlic shrimp skewers with honey rosemary vegetables
Harissa marinated pan seared chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad
Trout almondine with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc
Fish on lentils with honey cream and herb medley
California carbonara
Special of the week ( message me for details! )
Apple cobbler: homemade apple cobbler with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream
Assorted homemade cookies: fresh baked and homemade
Bread pudding: homemade rum bread pudding with banana foster
Carrot walnut cake: homemade carrot cake with vanilla icing and crushed walnuts
Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich: fresh handmade churro waffles with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup
Coconut kahlua flan: homemade flan with a coconut and kahlua twist
Panacotta with brownie crumble
Creme brulee
Tiramisu: homemade with lady fingers, espresso and chocolate
Crudités hummus antipasto board (vegetarian)
Ceviche tostada
Pumpkin hummus+crudités (vegetarian)
Heirloom tomato sourdough bruschetta + ricotta (vegetarian)
Baby arugula caesar + lemon pepper chicken breast
Green goddess soup purée+sourdough crostini (vegetarian)
Tempeh salad (vegetarian)
Black pepper glazed salmon
Baja chicken verde tacos
Funghi risotto (vegetarian)
Spiced lamb meatballs
Wild rice tabbouleh (vegetarian)
Spiced chocolate mousse + vanilla bean ice cream
Market fruit + artisanal cheese + dark chocolate board
Micro tiramisu cannolis
Smoked salmon crostini, topped with herbed cream cheese, cappers, and fresh dill
Caramilized date, bacon rosmery crostini, cream cheese, honey
Truffle caulifour soup, garnished with chives and truffle
Crab egg benedicts, english muffin, topped with a poached egg hollandaise sauce. served with sauteed asparagus
Silky panna cotta infused with basil and lavander, served with a berry compote
Fresh baked bread with extra virgin olive oil cruets served tableside
California potato salad - organic pee wee potatoes, olives, roasted sweet peppers, cebollita, rosemary aioli
Olives san leandro - marinated olives in my family tradition served with crudités
Real deal thin sliced beef tri tip roast coastal style with salsa cruda
Broasted whole farmhouse chicken
Poached north coast salmon - caldo, egg, lemon, dill and capers
Grilled baja oysters - estilo baja sur with grilled lemon and herbs
Chocolate chip skillet cookie with vanilla bean ice cream and candied pecans
Assorted cheese & charcuterie platter
Shrimp salad: shaved baby romain, parmesan cheese, pumpkin seeds, corn, mayer lemon vinaigrette
Salami salad: wild arugula, garbanzo beans, white beans, parmesan cheese, pesto vinaigrette
Pan seared angus beef new york steak: colored cauliflower, potato scallops, wild mushrooms ragout, pan glazed sauce
Jumbo shrimp scampi: linguini pasta, baby heirloom tomato, parmesan cream
Surf & turf: chicken & scallops, saffron risotto, green beans, baby heirloom tomato, shaved cauliflower & orange brown butter sauce
Chocolate chocolate mousse cake: berries, berries coulis, walnut dust
Cheese cake : berries coulis & strawberries
Hickory smoked scallop crudo
Guacamole tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips
Black bean chipotle lobster tostada
Baja ceviche shooters
Ahi poke wontons
Fried risotto ball with marinara
California gazpacho
Aztec tortilla soup
Chicken tom kha soup
Pork chashu ramen
100 anniversary tijuana cesar salad
Spring mix salad
Asian papaya salad
Caprese salad
California caprese
Chicken and waffles with candied bacon bits
Braised short rib and grits with red wine reduction
Blackened salmon with greek lemon rice and homemade tzatziki
Teriyaki mahi mahi with king trumpet mushrooms, green onions and grilled squash
Harissa marinated pan seared chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad
Macadamia, orange and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine reduction
Garlic shrimp skewers with honey rosemary vegetables
Sesame seared tuna with mango, pineapple, habanero salsa, ponzu and white jazmine rice
Fish on lentils with honey cream and herb medley
Trout almondine with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc
Special of the week ( message me for details! )
Apple cobbler
Assorted homemade cookies
Bread pudding
Carrot walnut cake
Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich
Churros (fresh handmade )
Coconut kahlua flan
Mini chocolate cheesecake
Tiramisu
Triple chocolate layer cake
Cornbread with salted caramel and whipped cream cheese
Creme brulee
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 Baldwin Park.
What does a private chef service include in Baldwin Park?
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 Baldwin Park?
The price of renting a chef in Baldwin Park 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 107 USD to 139 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 107 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 111 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 113 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 139 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 Baldwin Park?
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 765 chefs available in Baldwin Park. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Baldwin Park 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 Baldwin Park?
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 Baldwin Park each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Baldwin Park, 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 Baldwin Park.
Cost of a private chef in Baldwin Park
The cost of hiring a private chef in Baldwin Park 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 107 USD to 139 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 107 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 111 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 113 USD
For 2 people: 139 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 Baldwin Park!
6 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 Baldwin Park?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Baldwin Park: 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 Baldwin Park!

An unforgettable experience!
Your Chef will make sure to take care of everything from beginning to end. Just make sure to let us know your food preferences and dietary restrictions. The shopping management, the table service, and the cleaning, you don't have to worry about it. Allow Take a Chef to make your night special.

The best Private Chefs of Baldwin Park knocking at your door
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!

Try something different! Try a Private Chef service
A first date, an anniversary, the birthday of someone special or just a night out with friends. Every occasion is a perfect excuse to indulge yourself and your loved ones with the luxury of having a chef at home. Take your celebrations to another level and amaze with Take a Chef.






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









