Private Chef in Barnstable
Hire one of our 42 Private Chefs in Barnstable and personalize your menu, 2022 clients in Barnstable have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Barnstable
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Barnstable in March, 2017, more than 42 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Barnstable and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Barnstable County.
Starting from 2017, 2022 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Barnstable through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 327 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2854 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.82 out of 5.
Our guests in Barnstable usually book menus around 161 USD per person, including 4.64 courses, sharing an average of 4.78 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Barnstable!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
42 Private Chefs in Barnstable
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More than 2000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.9 Chef
The guests in Barnstable have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.9.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Barnstable received an average score of 4.8.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.9 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Barnstable has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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21 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Barnstable
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Fresh burrata cheese nestled in a silken herb & sweet peas sauce and dressed tomatoes
Smoked butternut bisque, sherry honey drizzle and micro basil
Pesto vermicelli with blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted corn and brown butter sauteed bay scallops
Lemon olive oil cake with citrus mascarpone frosting and strawberry couli
Arugula salad with roasted winter squash, spiced pepitas & smoked balsamic
Winter greens salad with clementines, toasted almonds & citronette
Beet gazpacho with fennel & citrus
Curried squash soup with garam masala croutons & herbed creme fraiche
Mixed greens salad with sliced radishes, fines herbs & grainy mustard vinaigrette
Crisp gnocchi with harissa-spiced squash, pomegranate & broccolini
Risotto alla marsala with prosciutto & wild mushrooms
Handmade tagliatelle alla bolognese
Potato & leek ravioli with roast potato jus
Beef bourguignon with roasted root vegetables & hen of the woods
Cassoulet of cannellini beans, confit duck & sausage
Garam masala spiced pork tenderloin with curried cauliflower & sweet potato puree
Herb-crusted cod with charred lemon, spinach & white bean ragu
Herb-roasted chicken breast with moroccan quinoa, olives, toasted almonds & spinach
Salmon over harissa-spiced couscous with fennel, citrus & baby kale
Almond cake with wine-poached pears & vanilla ice cream
Brown sugar buttermilk cake with spiced apples & sea salt caramel
Cannoli with earl grey ricotta cream & candied citrus
Dark chocolate brownies with mint ice cream & bourbon caramel
Flan with orange & spice
Arugula salad with roasted winter squash, spiced pepitas & smoked balsamic
Winter greens salad with clementines, toasted almonds & citronette
Roast cauliflower soup with crisp prosciutto
Mixed greens salad with sliced radishes, fines herbs & grainy mustard vinaigrette
Risotto alla marsala with prosciutto & wild mushrooms
Crisp gnocchi with harissa-spiced squash, pomegranate & broccolini
Potato & leek ravioli with roast potato jus
Chicken piccata polpette over creamy polenta
Handmade tagliatelle alla bolognese
Beef tenderloin with red wine sauce, kale & roasted fingerlings
Herb-roasted chicken breast with polenta cakes & winter squash
Pan-seared scallops with charred lemon, spinach & white bean ragu
Pork tenderloin over creamy polenta with wild mushrooms
Salmon over harissa couscous with fennel, citrus & baby kale
Almond cake with wine-poached pears & vanilla ice cream
Cannoli with earl grey ricotta cream & candied citrus
Masala chai panna cotta with espresso caramel
Dark chocolate brownies with mint ice cream & bourbon caramel
Winter greens salad with clementines, toasted almonds & citronette
Beet gazpacho with fennel & citrus
Curried squash soup with garam masala croutons & herbed creme fraiche
Roast winter squash with pepita pesto, smoked balsamic & burrata
Risotto alla marsala with prosciutto & wild mushrooms
Handmade tagliatelle alla bolognese
Potato & leek ravioli with roast potato jus
Crisp gnocchi with harissa-spiced squash, pomegranate & broccolini
Pan-seared scallops with charred lemon, spinach & white bean ragu
Garam masala spiced pork tenderloin with curried cauliflower & sweet potato puree
Herb-roasted chicken breast with moroccan quinoa, olives, toasted almonds & spinach
Beef bourguignon with roasted root vegetables & hen of the woods
Salmon over harissa-spiced couscous with kale & citrus
Flan with orange & spice
Almond cake with wine-poached pears & vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate brownies with mint ice cream & bourbon caramel
Brown sugar buttermilk cake with spiced apples & sea salt caramel
Mini crab cake - red cabbage, pickled apple remoulade
Deviled eggs - red beet pickled, dill
Butternut squash tart - ricotta, goat cheese, maple syrup, red onion
Tomato tartlet - heirloom tomato, thyme cream
Bacon and scallops - bay scallops, bacon lardon, tarragon cream, filo dough
Pomegranate-walnut pate - homemade pita
Bahn mi - duck breast, chicken liver pate, pickled cucumber, radish, cilantro
Country pate - cranberry, homemade sourdough focaccia
Blue cheesecake bites - walnut, sage
Pork rillette - smoked oyster mushroom duxelles, shaved root veggies, micro herbs, green goddess
Marsala tartine - local mushrooms, vidalia onion, whipped goat cheese
Stuffed littlenecks - caramelized fennel & onion, sourdough, dill, old bay aioli
Chicken liver puff - pate a choux, baked apple
Blini - foie gras, smoked creme fraiche, caviar (+$25pp)
Apple - butternut squash, apple fritter, lump crab
Melon - winter melon, green curry, togarashi/sake-braised pork, bean curd
Oysters - broiled, smoked kelp butter, grana padana, sourdough
Shrimp etouffe - wild rice
Bluefish - butter poached, potato, green goddess
Crudo - fluke, grapefruit, pistachio
Duck confit - cranberry jonny cake, radicchio, maple cream
Beef carpaccio - pickled endive, pumpkin seed, arugula, aged cheddar
Foie gras - mango chutney, sourdough (+$15pp)
Agnolotti - spinach, parmesan, goats milk ricotta, walnuts
Ravioli - braised rabbit, acorn squash, pecorino
Broccoli rabe - black cod, white beans, anchovy, roast garlic, toasted almond
Collards - acadian red fish, smoked ham hocks, fingerling potatoes
Mushrooms - seared sea scallops, king oyster mushroom, cauliflower, lentil
Spaghetti squash - duck breast, orange, honey, pumpkin seed
Octopus - oyster risotto, mint, pickled chiles, bread crumb
Tile fish - pan seared, potato pave, confit carrot, tarragon foam
Salmon - applewood broth, confit beet, watercress, charred leek
Beans - tequila/saffron braised pork shoulder, stewed pinto beans, red cabbage, cilantro
Pork schnitzel - spaetzle, braised cabbage, pork belly
Pork loin - kabocha squash, vanilla butter, mustard greens
Chicken twice - pan seared breast, hareesa with confit thigh, frisée, chicken jus
Short rib - mulled wine braise, mushroom/polenta cake
Hangar steak - lobster mushroom risotto, beef jus
Apple crumble - homemade vanilla ice cream
Pumpkin babka - chocolate ice cream
Chocolate-espresso mousse - whipped cream
Coconut cream pie
Honey bar - dates, pecans, hot honey/date ice cream
Blood orange meringue pie
Roasted squash and spinach terrine, w/ manchego cream, crunchy pumpkin seed
Butternut squash soup w/ spiced chamomile buttermilk, crispy shallots + herbs
Corn bisque w/ burnt onion + thyme buttermilk
Warm wilted spinach + walnut salad w/ confit heirloom potatoes, pickled onions, radish + lemon garlic vinaigrette
Spiced roasted hasselback heirloom carrots w/ garlic goat cheese + crunchy garlic + pickled carrot + herbs
Spiced roasted cauliflower + smashed potato w/ crispy leeks + leek puree + local cheese curds
Pan-seared gnocchi + broccoli w/ parmesan cream, moroccan almonds + herbs
Filet mignon w/ compound butter of confit pear, garlic + oregano w/ parsnip puree, buttered seasonal green, + radish
Braised short rib + tomato demi-glace w/ braised tomato, seasonal green, crunchy potatoes + herb sour cream
Breaded rosemary chicken w/ savory roasted apple w/ cauliflower puree, brown butter, seasonal green + local sumac
Crispy chicken thighs w/ compound butter of maple, pear, parsley w/ green beans, peas, heirloom carrots + lemon butter sauce
Lemon and herb poached crab+ crab cake + hollandaise sauce w/ asparagus + zucchini roulade, crunchy potato
Raised chicken + hickory nut romesco w/ caramelized celeriac root + cabbage, radish
Cherry chocolate ganache lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream
Upside down pear or apple cake w/ salted caramel + vanilla ice cream
Pumpkin cinnamon roll w/ cinnamon gelato + candied pumpkin, pear
Blueberry creme brulee w/ sponge cake lightly soaked in lavender syrup
Carrot cake w/ chewy root beer candied carrots + caramel vanilla ice cream
Concord grape custard + chai candied pumpkin granola
Watermelon granita + watermelon seed butter cookie + candied basil, lime + lemon balm
*halloween dish* passion fruit, black liquorice + chocolate cookie
Roasted squash and spinach terrine, w/ manchego cream, crunchy pumpkin seed
Butternut squash soup w/ spiced chamomile buttermilk, crispy shallots + herbs
Corn bisque w/ burnt onion + thyme buttermilk
Warm wilted spinach + walnut salad w/ confit heirloom potatoes, pickled onions, radish + lemon garlic vinaigrette
Spiced roasted hasselback heirloom carrots w/ garlic goat cheese + crunchy garlic + pickled carrot + herbs
Spiced roasted cauliflower + smashed potato w/ crispy leeks + leek puree + local cheese curds
Pan-seared gnocchi + broccoli w/ parmesan cream, moroccan almonds + herbs
Caramelized celeriac soup w/ thyme buttermilk, granny smith apple compressed in herb vinegar, rye crouton
Filet mignon w/ compound butter of confit pear, garlic + oregano w/ parsnip puree, buttered seasonal green, + radish
Braised short rib + tomato demi-glace w/ braised tomato, seasonal green, crunchy potatoes + herb sour cream
Breaded rosemary chicken w/ savory roasted apple w/ cauliflower puree, brown butter, seasonal green + local sumac
Crispy chicken thighs w/ compound butter of maple, pear, parsley w/ green beans, peas, heirloom carrots + lemon butter sauce
Lemon and herb poached crab+ crab cake + hollandaise sauce w/ asparagus + zucchini roulade, crunchy potato
Braised chicken + hickory nut romesco w/ caramelized celeriac root + cabbage, radish
Cherry chocolate ganache lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream
Upside down pear or apple cake w/ salted caramel + vanilla ice cream
Pumpkin cinnamon roll w/ cinnamon gelato + candied pumpkin, pear
Black liquorice + passion fruit parfait w/ chocolate cookie
Blueberry creme brulee w/ sponge cake lightly soaked in lavender syrup
Carrot cake w/ chewy root beer candied carrots + caramel vanilla ice cream
Concord grape custard + chai candied pumpkin granola
Home made focaccia bread - homemade butter, green pea hummus, fresh mozzarella & tomato, caramelized fennel
Broiled oysters - garlic-ramp butter, grana padana
Endive ceaser - charred endive, boquerones, crispy guanciale, sourdough
Chowder & clamcakes - white chowder, local clams, rocky point style clamcakes (the little ones)
Smoked tomato - farmer’s cheese, home made gravlax, fried capers
Bahn mi - duck breast, chicken liver pate, pickled cucumber, radish, cilantro
Crostini - crushed peas, mint, smoked lamb
Flatbread - sourdough flatbread, pistachio pesto, goat cheese, tomato, red onion, spinach
Steam buns - braised pork belly, red cabbage, sesame
Stuffed littlenecks - caramelized fennel & onion, sourdough, dill, old bay aioli
Jonny cakes - duck confit, frisee, blueberry, maple cream
Calamari - breaded and fried, pickled chilis, smoked tomato
Steamers (family style) - garlic, parsley, white wine, crusty bread
Mussels zuppa - spicy italian sausage, fennel, tarragon, rose wine, sourdough bread
Pork rillette - smoked oyster mushroom duxelles, shaved root veggies, micro herbs, green goddess
Beef tartare - cornichon, quail egg, parsnip, micro arugula, ciabatta
Salmon poke - edamame, shaved red onion, cilantro-lime coconut rice, sesame
Burrata - homemade, grilled artichoke, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic
Carpaccio - kholrabi, horseradish, wind mist farms beef, kelp
Bone marrow - smoked, homemade sourdough, pickled mustard seed
Cod fish - prosciutto wrapped, charred corn & shelling bean succotash, dill-tarragon butter
Tilefish - fennel, fava bean, lemon, smoked garlic, black lentils, coral tuile
Striped bass - green onion, farro, carrot
Salmon - duck fat poached, cranberry beans, artichoke, sauce romesco, hazelnut
Branzino - grilled, couscous, feta, olive tapenade, peas, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette
Chicken breast - boudin blanc sausage, celery root, yukon gold potato, radish
Beef bracciole - skirt steak, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, kale, creamy polent
Chicken parmesan - smoked tomato, mozzarella, crispy skin, homemade garganelle, tomato broth
Pork loin - cocoa-ginger crust, pork consommé, buckwheat soba noodles, whipped coconut, cilantro pesto
Beef brisket - smoked 24 hours, creamy slaw, cheddar hush puppies, carolina gold bbq
Cereal milk ice cream - dark chocolate brownie
Buttermilk panna cotta - mixed berry compote
Mini pecan pie - salted caramel ice cream
Mini blueberry cobbler - chocolate ice cream, whipped cream
Banana bread - salted caramel, brûlée banana, spiced rum ice cream
Chocolate mousse - rose scented whipped cream, candied walnuts
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 Chefs in Barnstable.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Barnstable is 197 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 173 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 126 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 149 USD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Barnstable there are currently 42 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 2022 guests in Barnstable, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Barnstable
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Barnstable and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Barnstable each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Barnstable, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Barnstable, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Barnstable?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Barnstable is 197 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 173 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 126 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 149 USD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Barnstable on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Barnstable?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Barnstable: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Barnstable is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Barnstable!
Enjoy a unforgettable experience in Barnstable Town!
We have a wide portfolio of Personal Chefs, who offer years of experience in carrying out works of international nature as well as in the provision of particular services. Whether in your home or on your yacht, our Personal Chefs handle all the details so that you can enjoy an unforgettable holiday or day. Exclusivity, discretion, and professionalism are the foundation of our work at the highest standards.
Experience culinary perfection in Barnstable Town
Let's start by letting us know your cravings and restrictions. Once we have an idea of what you are looking for, our chefs will create menus to make this experience perfect for you and your love ones. The grocery shopping, cooking, table service, and cleaning is on us! Click on the button below and enjoy your Take a Chef experience.
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There are plenty of intriguing restaurants in town but at Take a Chef we want to introduce you to a unique culinary experience: an intimate and personalized dining experience in your own home. Rather than working behind the scenes in a large restaurant, our chef will focus their attention on you, creating a customized variety of dishes according to your preferences. Curious to try it out? Click on the button above!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Barnstable is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Barnstable who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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