Private Chef in Bergen County
Rent one of our 987 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Bergen County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Bergen County in March 2017, more than 987 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Bergen County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Bergen County.
Starting in 2017, 94,000 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Bergen County. To book your chef in Bergen County, 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 44,333 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 55,850 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 94,000 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Bergen County usually book menus around 183 USD per person, including 3.58 courses, sharing an average of 4.98 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 Bergen County.












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.
987 Private Chefs in Bergen County
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More than 94,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in Bergen County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Bergen County received an average score of 4.78.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.73 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Bergen County has been scored with a 4.73 on average.
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44,333 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Bergen County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Smoked shrimp canapé with dill crème fraîche & cucumber candied bacon dust
Mini chicken & avocado tacos herbs confetti
Salted cod fritters with tartar sauce salmon roe
Vegetarian crostini (mushrooms, black beans cashews dust )
Chicken lollipop with guava glazed
Mini chicken satay
Mini medaillons of beef over potatoes paves
Lobster bisque shots
Vegetarian bowl ( okra ,djon-djon,white rice 0
Smoked duck breast salad with fig jam & balsamic glaze
Chicken liver pate with cognac topped with arugula
Mini seafood fench patties
Mini key lime pie
Assorted mini cheesecakes
Tiramisu
Chocolate eclairs and coffee eclairs
Aged balsamic bruschetta - heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, basil, feta cheese
Strawberry salad - greens, parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Goat cheese crostini - pear, roasted almonds, balsamic glazed
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Fritto misto -crispy vegetables & garlic aioli
Heirloom tomato and pomegranate salad
Bolognese - fettuccine, beef & pork ragu, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Risotto - guanciale, sundried tomato risotto, aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi - truffel cream, crispy sage & aged pecorino
Linguine - steamed mussels, chili oil, garlic, leeks, blistered tomatoes & white wine
Brioche almond bread pudding
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Classic cheesecake
Artichokes salad, olives , sunchokes, goat cheese crema, pickled sunchokes
Arugula, radicchio, fennel, lemon dressing
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche, quail egg
Tuna crudo , cucumber, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Lamb koftas, sour cream, roasted peppers and tomato sauce
Butternut squash soup, brown butter, mushrooms
Shrimp, chorizo, spicy tomato, onion and peppers stew
Risotto mushrooms, squash, truffle butter, parmesan
Ribeye steak , potato mille-feuille , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Pork tenderloin, charred eggplant puree, heirloom baby carrots, bordelaise sauce
Chicken sous vide, sunchokes puree mushrooms, spinach, brown butter hollandaise
Branzino, fennel, sundried tomato basil madly, kalamata tapenade sauce, veggie chips
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, romesco sauce, almonds
Bouillabaisse - fish of the day , scallop, squid, potato, , smoked paprika fish fumet
Farro, roasted cauliflower, mint-pistachio pesto, lemon ricotta
"jaffa" chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Pecan pannacotta, apple terrine, pecan crumble
Vanilla diplomat, house jam, elderflower, almonds
Lava cake, vanilla ice cream, house jam
Platter of assorted italian cheeses, prosciutto, salami, figs, grapes, olives, crostini
Mezza plate with carrot hummus, caponata grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, grilled prawns, radicchio, heirloom tomato, burrata, prosciutto, olives, and mission figs
Union sq market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Caesar caprese with heirloom tomatoes, buratta mozzarealla, torn basil, garlic croutons, extra virgin olive oil
Bluefin crab cakes made with roasted red peppers, tarragon, panko crumb - served with a remoulade sauce
Prosciutto y' burrata - 24 month aged san daniele prosciutto, local burrata, olio novello - roman style focaccia - sun-dried tomatoes
Beef carpaccio - thinly sliced filet mignon, taggiasche olives, capers, wild arugula, 24-month aged parmigiano-reggiano
Shrimp scampi – roasted pacific langoustines basted in garlic butter, roasted garlic, pinot grigio oregano, grilled black olive bruschetta
Caccchio y' pepi - fresh black pepper linguini tossed in a romano cheese and vegetable stock and roasted butternut squash
Fresh linguini pasta with a parsley roasted heirloom garlic white wine clam sauce, grilled ciabatta herbed garlic bread
Fresh spaghetti al fresco with crushed heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, grilled eggplant, ny state basil and pecorino romano
Fettuccine carbonara - sautéed shallots, guanciale, organic egg yolk and grated 24 month aged pecorino romano
Anchovy caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Chicken scallopini with capers, garlic, parsley, vermouth and lemon butter, roasted fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Veal milanese - pounded seasoned parmesan panko bread crumb veal cutlets, pan fried and served with roasted saffron potatoes and fall vegetables
8 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
10 oz berkshire heirloom pork center-cut loin chops marinated overnight in ginger, soy, garlic and pan roasted - plum chili sauce, stir-fried vegetables
Florentine style grilled short loin lamb chops with roast fennel and broccoli - saffron rice
Farmers market peak of season vegetarian platter with crispy tofu, cous cous, green lentils, swiss chard and roasted kale
Steakhouse burger - prime aged ground sirloin burger patty, kaiser roll, special sauce, tempura onion rings
Atlantic cod - pan roasted, served over parmesan white polenta, organic roasted brussels sprouts and tomato butter sauce
Crab stuffed wild salmon, lemon dill butter, wild rice and grilled asparagus
Assorted lemon, chocolate or white cupcakes with vanilla ice cream and strawberries
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Confetti cake with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and fresh berries
Creamy vanilla bean cheesecake with homemade strawberry coulis and toasted pecans
Jumbo warm chocolate chip cookie sundae with chocolate gelatto and warm fudge sauce
Chicken tacos / cream avocado, molcajete sauces salsa
B l t chicken sandwich
Cheat's blinis with ham and figs
Gorgonzola and prosciutto figs with prawn and brioche toasties
Grilled ricotta bruschetta with sweet and sour tomatoes
Crab cakes with mango salsa, cilantro leaves
Avocado toasted with sunny-side eggs
Asian chicken lettuce wraps
Salmon tartare with avocado
Grape fontina skewers
Mini lobster roll
Arborio lemon rosemary risotto , parmesan cheese, green peas
Crispy tofu with maple-soy glaze,jasmine rice
Garlic butter shrimp scampi, with spaghetti olive oil
Four-cheese pizza
Spicy crunch tuna tartare
Steak diane with crispy crostini
Mini lobster pot pie
Gazpacho shots
Mini cups, naturally sweetened balsamic berries
Che's mini tarts table ( 3 mini tarts for guest )
Peanut butter grape bites ( coconut / pecan / cranberries )
Smoked shrimp canapé with dill crème fraîche & cucumber candied bacon dust
Mini chicken & avocado tacos herbs confetti
Salted cod fritters with tartar sauce salmon roe
Vegetarian crostini (mushrooms, black beans cashews dust )
Shrimp bisque with basil butter croutons
Akra (malanga fritters) with pikliz aioli - crispy fried fritters made from grated malanga (taro root), often seasoned with spices and herbs
Arugula and warm goat cheese salad with passionfruit vinaigrette
Arugula pear feta and prosecco vinaigrette
Mussel bisque herb confetti
Vegetarian bowl ( okra ,djon-djon,white rice 0
Steak peppercorn d sauce roasted potatoes carrot mousse
French steak oscar crowned with crab meat duchess potatoes
Seafood lasagna in mussels cream with arugula salad
Coq au vin , french culinary masterpiece, this dish consists of braised chicken in a red wine sauce. the chicken is browned and cooked in a flavorful broth containing red wine, vegetables like carrots and pearl onions, and herbs like thyme and bay
Grilled peruvian chicken with green sauce verde ,jasmine rice,sauteed vegetables
Tiramisu
Chocolate eclairs and coffee eclairs
Crème brûlée with berries: creamy custard baked to silky perfection with a caramelized sugar crust, topped with fresh seasonal berries
Sun-kissed tomatoes and herb bruschetta
Creamy cucumber and dill tzatziki with pita
Spiced chickea& feta dip
Mini prosciutto arancini romesco sauce fried sage
Chicken vol au vent mornay sauvignon blanc reduction
Akra (malanga fritters) with pikliz aioli - crispy fried fritters made from grated malanga (taro root), often seasoned with spices and herbs
Rustic greek salad
Lentil &roasted vegetables salad
Beef and vegetable soup & dumplings
Mussel bisque herb confetti
Arugula and warm goat cheese salad with passionfruit vinaigrette
Spiced lamb meatballs in tomato sauce with potatoes
Lemon herb chicken skewers with couscous
Mediterranean vegetable & chickpea tagine:
Grilled shrimp with lemon & herbs/ yellow rice
Bistecca alla fiorentina (porterhouse or t bones steak served with creamy polenta and rosemary infused heirloom tomatoes
Steak peppercorn d sauce roasted potatoes carrot mousse
Honey & walnut deconstructed baklava
Fresh fruit tart
Yogurt cake and fruits
Crème brûlée with berries: creamy custard baked to silky perfection with a caramelized sugar crust, topped with fresh seasonal berries
Flan caramel ,frosted grapes chocolate covered espresso beans
Burrata with roasted tomatoes & basil
Grilled mediterranean salmon fillet
Herb potatoes
Seasonal vegetables
Tres leche cake con un toque de ron
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 Bergen County.
What does a private chef service include in Bergen County?
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 Bergen County?
The price of renting a chef in Bergen County 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 97 USD to 140 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 97 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 90 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 110 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 140 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 Bergen County?
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 987 chefs available in Bergen County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Bergen County 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 Bergen County?
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 Bergen County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Bergen County, 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 Bergen County.
Cost of a private chef in Bergen County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Bergen County 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 97 USD to 140 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 97 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 110 USD
For 2 people: 140 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 Bergen County!
8 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 Bergen County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Bergen County: 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 Bergen County!






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









