Private chef Baton Rouge
Hire one of our 39 private chefs in Baton Rouge. Treat your guests to a unique culinary experience at home with a customized menu to match your taste and budget.





















Hire a personal chef in Baton Rouge
Over 586 guests have welcomed our personal chefs in Baton Rouge into their homes since January 2019. Experience a private gathering with family and friends while a tailor-made menu is prepared right in your kitchen by one of our professional in-home chefs. Save yourself the time and effort of landing a reservation, and book a private chef for your next special occasion.
Thanks to a network of more than 39 personal chefs in Baton Rouge, we've had the privilege of serving 586 guests with top-notch service from menu planning to post-event cleanup. Your next anniversary, family reunion, or birthday party can be an interactive cooking experience no one will forget. Send your request and find out what our chefs can do within your budget.
Submit your request and get menu quotes from our top three private chefs in Baton Rouge in a few hours. Connect with our chefs and get to know them without commitment until you find yours. Your chef will cook your menu at home and even clean up your cooking spaces before they leave.












How it works
Submit your request
Tell us everything about your event, the menu you desire, date, and budget for your service. No commitment!
Craft your menu
Create your ideal menu: cuisine, courses, and any dietary preferences.
Meet our chefs
Talk to our personal chefs until you find your perfect match.
Book your chef
Are you happy with your menu? Just finish your booking with your payment.
Live the experience
Open your kitchen to your personal chef and experience a five-star service with your loved ones.
Book your chef
Get to know our private chefs and let them satisfy your desires
39 private chefs in Baton Rouge
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More than 500 guests served by our personal chefs in Baton Rouge
4.25 Chef
Personal chef services in Baton Rouge scored 4.25 in guest satisfaction.
5 Food quality
Baton Rouge personal chefs have scored 5 for their menus.
4.75 Presentation
Not only tasty, but gorgeous! Dish presentation by our private chefs scored 4.75.
5 Cleaningness
Your chef service is not through until your kitchen is clean. Post-event cleanup has earned a 5.
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142 menus designed by our Baton Rouge chefs
Avoid lines, parking, or struggling to find a reservation for you and all your guests; take the party home and get restaurant-quality food and a five-star service at a surprising price.








Welcome beverage
House bread & oil
Chargrilled caesar salad with house croutons
Tapas small plate flight
Fresh catch seafood option
Premium beef option
Wild game option
Creme brûlée
Chocolate ganache with fresh fruit
Chocolate torte
Custom dessert
Grilled shrimp deviled eggs topped with a spicy honey sauce
Fried boudin balls w/ spicy remoulade sauce
Spicy crawfish dip paired with homemade tortilla chips
Cajun crusted beef topped w/ crabmeat cream sauce paired with a baked potato and buttered broccoli
Cajun honey garlic chicken with jambalaya and brussel sprouts
Sweet teriyaki lamb chops served with fettuccine alfredo pasta and asparagus
Blackened redfish topped with a creole pontchartrain sauce over garlic mashed potatoes and a squash and zucchini medley
Praline cheese cake
Chocolate cake
Bread pudding w/ rum sauce
Roasted butterfly shrimp with herb brown butter drizzle
Roasted carrot bisque shooters with sautéed crab
Balsamic steak crostini
Fromage blanc served with warmed toasted french bread
Mini lobster biscuits with a rose cream drizzle
Seafood gumbo
Crab ravigote petite salad with shaved beets and olive dust
Jerk chicken watermelon salad
Crispy plantains topped with octail debris
Seared steak over arugula puree and frizzled potatoes
Pan seared cod in a parsley lemon caper sauce, roasted parmesan smashed potatoes and shaved brussel sprouts with bacon
Herb roasted lamb chops, saffron rice pilaf and shaved sautéed spinach
Individual lobste mac and cheese finshed with truffle oil
Caribbean style oxtails, coconut rice and peas, along with sauteed curry cabbage
Brown stewed fish, baked macaroni and cheese, plantains
Curry chicken, white rice and sauteed mixed vegetables
Mixed berry vanilla bean panna cotta
Pot de crème, topped with baileys whipped cream
Berry napoleon
Crème brulee
Bananas foster
Mini baklava cups
Jerk seafood egg rolls
Boudin balls
Jerk shrimp + corn bisque
Grilled chicken skewer
Brown stew chicken over creole dirty rice
Oxtail etoufee
Blackened fish with coconut cream sauce
Bread pudding w rum sauce
Beignets
Keylime passionfruit tart
Banana fosters
Boudin balls
Chargrilled oysters
Crawfish bread bites
Gumbo shooters
Cajun blackened catfish
Crawfish pasta
Cajun stuffed chicken breast
Rasta pasta (vegetarian)
Beignets
Bread pudding
Sweet potato egg rolls
Hot chicken deviled eggs a modern twist on a southern classic: deviled eggs with nashville hot chicken seasoning and a touch of buttermilk, garnished with pickles and microgreens
Classic shrimp cocktail: served in a martini glass with zesty cocktail sauce
Mini crab cakes herb breadcrumbs and lemon butter drizzle
Charred gulf shrimp & corn maque choux spoon blackened gulf shrimp sweet corn maque choux crispy tasso dust micro chives lemon oil finish classic creole flavor, plated small and elegant
Duck & andouille gumbo dark chocolate roux confit duck smoked andouille charred scallions mini jasmine rice mound
Creamy lobster bisque
Roasted tomato bisque smooth and creamy tomato soup topped with a drizzle of basil oil and served with a parmesan crisp
Harvest salad mixed greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
Cajun caesar salad with a tableside twist—fresh anchovy dressing and parmesan crisp
Caprese salad: fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze
Wedge salad: crisp iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and a sprinkle of chives
Winter greens salad with arugula, kale, roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and goat cheese, dressed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette
Braised beef brisket**: slow-cooked brisket in a savory tomato and red wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
Herb-crusted salmon**: baked salmon fillet with a crust of fresh herbs, lemon zest, and garlic, served with roasted baby potatoes
Wild mushroom risotto with parmesan and thyme paired wine: chardonnay (buttery and oaked)
Herb-crusted redfish pontchartrain pan-seared gulf redfish blue crab cream sauce sautéed spinach crispy fingerling potatoes
Chicken clemenceau (elevated) crispy airline chicken breast green peas brown butter mushrooms crispy yukon gold potatoes white wine herb reduction
Shrimp & grits “upperline style” jumbo gulf shrimp smoked gouda stone-ground grits tasso cream creole tomato concasse
Filet mignon with red wine reduction: tender filet mignon cooked to perfection, served with a rich red wine reduction sauce
Pan-seared halibut with lemon butter sauce : side dishes: garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus
New york strip with sweet potato mash purée and corn salsa
Mitaki truffle mushroom risotto
Mini new orleans buttered pecan tartlets • individual tartlets filled with pecan praline custard and topped with whipped cream
**almond flour cake**: a moist and tender cake made with almond flour, drizzled with a citrus glaze
• tres leches cake • a moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and a
• strawberry cheesecake: a classic cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry glaze
Creme brulee with a bourbon butterscotch ice cream
Vanilla bean crème brûlée silky custard with a caramelized sugar crust, served with fresh berries
Seafood egg rolls
Gumbo shooters
Chargrilled oysters
Crawfish bread bites
Baked mac & cheese (vegetarian)
Crab & corn chowder
French onion soup (vegetarian)
Collard greens (vegetarian)
Blackened redfish pontchartrain
Crawfish pasta
Cajun stuffed chicken breast
Rasta pasta (vegetarian)
Bread pudding
Beignets
Sweet potato egg rolls
Brazilian lemonade
House bread & oil
House fruit & artisanal cheese board
Chargrilled caesar salad with house croutons
Creole tapas flight
Fresh catch seafood option creole style
Premium beef option
Blackened salmon with gruyere & gouda polenta & skillet veggies
Blackberry red wine short rib with sweet potato mash de pomme and blackberry reduction
Gg’s red beans & rice with grilled alligator sausage
Chocolate torte
Custom dessert
Basque cheesecake
Earl grey french forzen custard
Chocolate budino & seasonal fruit
Customize your menu
Your personal chef will help you find the perfect menu for your special event with their expertise. If you're planning an elegant dinner, or a chilled meal, our chefs will personalize everything about your experience to match your budget, dietary needs, and preferences.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most recurrent questions about private chefs in Baton Rouge.
What does a personal chef service in Baton Rouge include?
Your private chef experience in Baton Rouge covers everything from menu personalization to post-event cleanup. Our chefs will take care of grocery shopping, cooking in your kitchen, and serving the meal on your table. Depending on the complexity of your chosen dishes, your chef might prepare a mise en place before arriving to ensure a seamless cooking experience. Please note that tableware and glassware are not part of your purchase. Tipping is at each guest's discretion.
How much does a personal chef cost in Baton Rouge?
Personal chef services cost can vary due to guest count. For groups of 13 people or more, the average price per person is 157 USD; for groups of 7 to 12 guests is 218 USD; for groups of 3 to 6 people, the average cost is 229 USD per person, and for a two-people experience, the price is 192 USD each. Remember that prices can also vary based on seasonality, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a private chef in Baton Rouge?
To find a chef in Baton Rouge, all you need to do is:
- Pick a date
- Share your event's guest count
- Tell us your food preferences and a couple of your kitchen details.
In a couple hours, you will get three completely customized menu proposals from our top-ranking chefs near you.
Visit their profiles, reviews, and galleries. Chat directly with chefs to customize their sample menus and finish your booking. Once your payment is cleared, we will share your chef's contact info for further arrangements.
How can I find a private chef in Baton Rouge?
Private chefs in Baton Rouge are much more common than you think! We have over 0 of the best chefs in Louisiana. Once you send in your request, you will get three menu proposals from our top-ranked chefs. You can review their sample menus and even chat directly with them to customize them to suit your taste and budget. There is no commitment until you have chosen the perfect personal chef and menu for your event.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in Baton Rouge?
There's not a maximum number. However, personal chef services are typically intimate, small gatherings with friends or family, usually hosted in the guests' homes with little cooking or sitting space. While there isn't a set limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your experience, the private chef you've chosen will buy fresh ingredients and cook the menu you crafted in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of the dishes or the compatibility of your kitchen equipment, your personal chef may prepare a mise en place before arriving for a seamless cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
We highly recommend you to! This can be an interactive cooking experience if you want it to be. Enjoy your personal chef service to the fullest by asking questions and even learning new tricks for your own cooking!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are a cornerstone in professional cooking. Our private chefs in Baton Rouge are committed to bringing restaurant-level food and service to your home. After customizing your menu, your chef will get the best ingredients from local markets and suppliers in your area.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
No, drinks are not part of the personal chef service, but you can add them to your menu as an "extra" when planning with your chef.
How much should I tip a private chef in Baton Rouge?
Tipping your chef is optional and depends on your satisfaction. On average, from 586 guests in Baton Rouge, tips are 14.72% of the total bill. If your chef satisfies you with their service, why not show your appreciation?
Key information about private chefs in Baton Rouge
Here are some details about our private chef service in Baton Rouge.
Our personal chefs in Baton Rouge have an average age of 41 and lots of experience!
Women make 64% of our chefs in Baton Rouge are women.
It takes only 4 hours from your submission to get menu proposals.
Our first personal chef in Baton Rouge was booked on 2019-01-02.
13.1% of our private chef services in Baton Rouge offer kids' menus.
A single guest has hired the same private chef in Baton Rouge 16 times.
The number of private chef services in Baton Rouge has increased by a 32% in the last year.
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 3 languages.
Over 50% of our guests book personal chefs for hire in Baton Rouge more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 6 days in Baton Rouge.
Happy guests have shared more than 329 pics and videos on our social media platforms.
On average, it takes 1 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.
How much does a private chef cost in Baton Rouge?
Booking costs vary according to the size of your event, ranging from 157 USD to 192 USD per person.
For parties 13 people or more: 157 USD
For 7 to 12 guests: 218 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 229 USD
For couples: 192 USD.
Aside from guest count, seasonality can also influence the price of your booking in Baton Rouge. Check the chart above to follow month-to-month average rates.
How many private chef services are booked per month in Baton Rouge?
Location and seasonality influence the number of private chef bookings, which can cause the cost to fluctuate monthly. The table above explains the booking flow in Baton Rouge.
Any time of year is perfect for booking a private chef service. Celebrate any special occasion in the comfort of your home. Remember that last-minute bookings may increase your charge due to high demand. Plan a unique dining experience in Baton Rouge for your next birthday party or holiday celebration.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Baton Rouge?
The top six types of requested cuisine in Baton Rouge are: Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese, French, Latin American, Mexican But the one that takes the crown of most requested in Baton Rouge are Chef's special cuisine menus. You can trust our personal chefs to craft a menu just for you!
If the menu you're craving is not listed above, tell your personal chef to customize one just for you! Send your request and start creating the perfect dining experience.

Baton Rouge's finest
Enjoy five-star service in the privacy of your home. Take a Chef offers an alternative experience for your celebrations without lines or parking. Personal chef services are perfect for any birthday party or family reunion. For your next celebration or family gathering, treat your guests to an interactive cooking experience. Are you looking for a sushi private chef in Baton Rouge or a chef with a balanced and healthy portfolio? We've got you covered!
On the day of your service, your chosen chef buys fresh ingredients, cooks, and serves all courses on your table. They will also leave all cooking spaces spotless.

An innovative way to enjoy fine dining
Each of our Baton Rouge chefs has graduated from top culinary schools and has at least a decade of experience in the best restaurants, hotels, and resorts. With 39 available chefs, we're sure we can connect with the right chef for your event.
You have the final say on what goes in your menu, so trust your chef and let them cook your favorite dishes at home.
Welcome your chef into your Baton Rogue home and sit back, surprise your guests with a dining experience at your next family reunion, anniversary or company party.

Big Raggedy's authentic cuisine
Let the flavors of Louisiana fill your home. Describe to our chefs what your ideal menu looks like, and learn what they can do for you. Plan a fine culinary experience without walking out your front door. Whether you're hosting an elegant event or a chilled and relaxing brunch, booking our chef services is a clever and alternative way to enjoy a taste of the good life.






Match with the perfect chef
With just a few details about your event, a private chef can craft a unique and innovative experience with a personalized menu. Not happy with it? You can customize it to the last detail without any commitment until you match with a chef that meets your needs. Give yourself and your guests an opportunity to experience five star dining for less than a restaurant bill, without walking out your front door.









