Private chef in Boston
Hire a private chef in Boston and enjoy a special dining experience. Chat with one of our 271 chefs to plan your menu while staying within your budget.





















Hire a personal chef in Boston
Explore the rich culinary heritage of Boston, from traditional clam chowder and lobster rolls to modern fusion cuisine. Our personal chefs bring the finest of Boston's dining scene to your home, offering an exceptional dining experience.
Since 2017, over 708 guests have enjoyed a private chef in Boston. With Take A Chef, finding and booking a personal chef is hassle-free. Whether it’s a special occasion, a family dinner, or a gathering of friends, we promise you a unique dining experience.
Select a personal chef in Boston who's a perfect fit for your taste and budget. Allow them to create a tailored menu for you and your guests so you enjoy every moment.












How it works
Submit your request
Tell us your dream meal, event date, and budget. No obligation.
Talk to chefs
Chat with personal chefs! Share your likes and any dietary needs, and get proposals.
Create your menu
Personalize your menu the way you want it, including the ingredients in each dish.
Book your chef
Once you've chosen your chef, finish your booking, make your payment, and prepare for a unique experience!
Taste the experience
Welcome your chef, and please your loved ones with delicious meals made in your kitchen.
Ready to reserve?
Connect with chefs now to plan your perfect meal.
271 Private chefs in Boston
The ideal private chef in Boston, MA, is just a few clicks away.












Over 700 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Boston
4.33 Chef
Guests in Boston have given their private chef experience a 4.33.
5 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Boston have received a consistent 5.
5 Presentation
Not only tasty, but our chefs' dishes also look wonderful, earning a score of 5 in Boston.
5 Cleaningness
The cleaning of the kitchen and dining area in Boston has been scored with a 5 on average.
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More than 233 menus crafted by our private chefs in Boston
Rent a private chef for your home in Boston. Ask for sample menus to get inspiration. You decide all details.








Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, hummus
Raspberry brie bites-- brie baked in crispy phyllo cups topped with raspberry wine jam and toasted almonds
Apple cranberry salad--red and green apples, craisins, candied walnuts, spring mix, honey lemon vinaigrette
Caesar salad-- romaine, creamy caesar, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan
Strawberry goat cheese salad-- spinach and kale with sliced strawberries, sliced almonds, crumbled goat cheese, and fig balsamic vinaigrette
Limoncello shrimp-- grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello over orzo with baby greens and blistered cherry tomatoes
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with cranberry stuffing and string beans
Artichoke & sundried tomato pasta-- cavatappi tossed with lemon butter, micro greens, capers, garlic confit, sundried tomatoes and artichokes
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Caramelized onion flatbread-- crisp flatbread with ricotta, buttery caramelized onions, micro-arugula, balsamic, pancetta, and sea salt
Bruschetta chicken-- herbed chicken breasts topped with diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic over baby spinach
Apple bourbon pork loin-- whole roasted pork tenderloin rubbed with brown sugar, bourbon and apple syrup with oven roasted sweet potatoes and peppers
Red wine short ribs-- local beef short ribs braised in cabernet sauvignon with rosemary, garlic, onions, carrots, and parmesan potatoes
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Chocolate mouse with berries and mint
Apple spice cake-- spice cake with fresh apple cider topped with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sugar
Raspberry limoncello cake-- fluffy cake with swirls of raspberry limoncello jam, berries, and sweet cream
3 cheese mac balls | marinara
Parmesan fries
Spinach & artichoke dip | baked pita chips
Butterflied buffalo shrimp | white cream dipping sauce
Crab stuffed mushroom
Crab cake bites | rémoulade & spicy red sauce
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Arugula, spinach, strawberry & feta salad | balsamic dressing
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Seasonal salad
Creamy linguine pasta | 8oz sirloin | choice of green
Chicken parmigiana | choice of pasta | garlic bread
Creamy cajun shrimp & crab pasta | garlic bread
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Pan seared halibut | wild rice | choice of green
Crab stuffed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped w/ cajun cream sauce | choice of green
Apple empanadas | vanilla ice cream | apple glaze sauce
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, hummus
Mediterranean salad-- fresh tomatoes, english cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, parsley, lemon, and olive oil
Bruléed brie (brie with torched brown sugar) with strawberries, crushed pistachios, and berry balsamic
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Grilled lemon feta chicken-- chicken breasts marinated in garlic, oregano, basil and lemon topped with diced cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and feta with wild rice
Limoncello shrimp-- grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello over orzo with baby greens and blistered cherry tomatoes
Apple bourbon pork loin-- whole roasted pork tenderloan rubbed with brown sugar, bourbon and apple syrup with tricolor potatoes and string beans
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Artichoke & sundried tomato pasta-- cavatappi tossed with lemon butter, micro greens, capers, garlic confit, sundried tomatoes and artichokes
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Chocolate mouse with berries and mint
Mini spiced carrot cake shooters with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut
Chocolate madeline's-- soft baked dutch cocoa small cake dipped in chocolate and sea salt
Fall grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, dried fruits, hummus, red wine jam, baguette, garlic confit, assorted fruits, berries and vegetables
Mediterranean salad-- fresh tomatoes, english cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, parsley, lemon, and olive oil
Firecracker shrimptinis-- garlic shrimp tossed in sweet and spicy peach pineapple glaze with baby wasabi greens, lime, and radishes
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Grilled lemon feta chicken-- chicken breasts marinated in garlic, oregano, basil and lemon topped with diced cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and feta with wild rice
Limoncello shrimp-- grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello over orzo with baby greens and blistered cherry tomatoes
Apple bourbon pork loin-- whole roasted pork tenderloan rubbed with brown sugar, bourbon and apple syrup with tricolor potatoes and string beans
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Artichoke & sundried tomato pasta-- cavatappi tossed with lemon butter, micro greens, capers, garlic confit, sundried tomatoes and artichokes
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Nutella doughnuts-- soft baked chocolate nutella doughnuts dipped in ganache with flakey sea salt
Chocolate cannoli torte -- crumbled chocolate torte topped with cannoli filling and chocolate chips
Raspberry limoncello cake-- fluffy cake with swirls of raspberry limoncello jam, berries, and sweet cream
Butter poached little harbor lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli
Caprese skewers with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, thai basil pesto
Classic mezze platter with hummus, pickled vegetables, grilled vegetables, tabouleh salad, olives, dates, figs, etc
Provencale vegetable platter with saffron aioli
Assorted house baked croissants, danish pastries, and muffins. selection of jams, marmalades, spreads, and butters
World yogurt tour with sliced fruits and berries
Elegant charcuterie board with european and domestic meats and cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, olives, confiture, pickles, flatbread crackers
Caramelized sweet onion tarte
Ancient grain blend stuffed heirloom tomatoes with saffron veloute (v,gf,sf,df, etc)
Certified angus sirloin slices with chimmichurri
Classic caesar salad with grilled romaine wedges, white anchovies, and sourdough croutons
Jumbo crabmeat avocado salad with grilled vegetable remoulade
Lobster rolls three ways: brioche butter poached, salad style mayo, or lettuce wraps
Boston smoked fish company faroe island smoked salmon platter with fresh, local bagels
Classic eggs benedict
Omelette station with 8 filling choices
Tuscan fritatta
Steak frites with potatoes anna
Angel hair with jumbo shrimp and marinara arabiatta
Pasta amatraciana with guinciale
Fideo fettucine carbonara
Certified angus prime burger sliders with 8 topping choices
Avocado eggs benedict
French toast with local maple syrup, irish butter and toppings bar: cherries, strawberries, toasted pecans, whipped cream, applewood smoked bacon, sausage
Buttermilk tall pancakes with toppings bar, applewood smoked bacon, sausage
Peach cobbler
Strawberry shortcake
3 cheese mac balls | marinara
Parmesan fries
Spinach & artichoke dip | baked pita chips
Honey bourbon lollipop wings
Butterflied buffalo shrimp | white cream dipping sauce
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Caprese salad | balsamic glaze
Cajun chicken & shrimp alfredo | meat can be modified
Chicken parmigiana | choice of pasta | garlic bread
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Creamy linguine pasta | 8oz sirloin | choice of green
Lemon butter baked cod | white or wild rice | choice of side
Ratatouille | eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomatoes
Surf & turf (lobster, shrimp, crab - sirloin, ribeye) roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Apple empanadas | vanilla ice cream | apple glaze sauce
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Seafood gumbo with red curry
Shrimp satay with coconut and peanut dipping sauce
Lobster bisque with miso butter lobster and tom yum spice
Mussels in white wine garlic or zesty arrabiata sauce with garlic bread crostada
Classic caesar salad with homemade dressing topped with shrimp
Baby gems salad with hearts of palm, avocados, and crispy shrimp
Beet carpaccio with asian pear crunch in a citrus ponzu sauce
Salmon carpaccio in a soy garlic ponzu with jalapeño
Steamed ginger seabass in a coconut green curry
Seared scallops in a delicate lemongrass and ginger sauce
Baked salmon marinated in yellow curry with sautéed bok choy and spinach
Baked whole miso butter lobsters stuffed with tom yum shrimp
Mango coconut sticky rice with coconut sorbet
Coconut cream pie with whipped cream
Sweet cream butter waffle with green tea ice cream
Classic key lime pie with ice cream of choice
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, hummus
Raspberry brie bites-- brie baked in crispy phyllo cups topped with raspberry wine jam and toasted almonds
Caprese-- cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mini mozzarella, olive oil, sea salt
Mango coconut shrimp-- grilled shrimp tossed with mango salsa (mango, peppers, pineapple, lime, garlic) with coconut rice
Limoncello shrimp-- grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello over orzo with baby greens and blistered cherry tomatoes
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with duck fat potatoes and snow peas
Artichoke & sundried tomato pasta-- cavatappi tossed with lemon butter, micro greens, capers, garlic confit, sundried tomatoes and artichokes
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Bruschetta chicken-- herbed chicken breasts topped with diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic over baby spinach
Firecracker shrimp tacos-- garlic shrimp tossed in sweet and spicy peach pineapple glaze in a torched tortilla with baby wasabi greens, lime, and radishes
Creamy sundried tomato penne-- penne in a creamy sauce of sundried tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil, cracked black pepper and heavy cream
Lobster roll sliders-- fresh lobster meat tossed with citrus thyme aioli on soft rolls with sea salt and parsley
Chocolate mouse with berries and mint
Raspberry limoncello cake-- fluffy cake with swirls of raspberry limoncello jam, berries, and sweet cream
Strawberry shortcake - brown sugar cake with sweet strawberries and whipped cream
Chocolate cannoli torte -- crumbled chocolate torte topped with cannoli filling and chocolate chips
Build your own menu
Your personal chef will work with you to design the perfect menu for your special event. Our chefs can adjust it to meet your budget, dietary restrictions, and any preferences for your private dinner.








Frequently asked questions about our personal chef in Boston, MA
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Boston.
What is included in a private chef service in Boston?
Your private chef service in Boston includes menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation in your kitchen, serving the dishes, and cleanup afterward. Please note that tableware and glassware are not included, and tipping is optional.
How much does a personal chef in Boston cost?
The cost varies with the group size. For groups of 13 or more, the average rate is 166 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, it's 162 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, 181 USD per person. Couples pay an average of 207 USD per person. Prices can vary due to season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How do I book a personal chef in Boston, MA?
To book a private chef in Boston, choose your date and number of guests and provide details about your preferences, food allergies, and kitchen setup. You’ll receive three personalized menus and chef profiles with photos of their creations. Communicate with the chefs to refine your choices or ask questions. Select your preferred chef and menu, finalize the booking online, and receive their contact details.
How can I find a personal chef in Boston?
With 271 chefs available, you can fill out a form to receive menu proposals from the top 3 chefs available for your date. Review their profiles and select your favorite. If none of the initial chefs meet your expectations, we’ll provide more options until you find the right match.
Is there a limit on the number of guests for a private chef service in Boston?
There’s no maximum number of guests, but private chef services are typically for smaller gatherings of friends or family, often at the host's home. Groups usually don’t exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my residence?
Yes, the private chef will prepare the meal at your home. Depending on the menu and the equipment available, the chef may do some prep work in advance to ensure a smooth experience.
Can I join the cooking process with the private chef?
Yes, you can! Many home chefs in Boston enjoy cooking alongside the private chef. Whether you’re new to cooking or have experience, the chef will provide guidance and share helpful tips.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Yes, our personal chefs always use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Your chef will pick the best produce, meats, and seafood to create tasty dishes for your meals.
Are drinks part of the private chef service?
Drinks are not included, but the chef can help you choose beverages that pair well with your meal. This option can be discussed as an "extra."
What is the customary tip for a private chef in Boston?
Tipping is at your discretion. If you received excellent service and want to express your gratitude, we can share that, based on 708 guests in Boston, MA, the average tip is 14.72% of the total bill.
Key information about private chefs in Boston
Find out more about our personal chefs in Boston and what they do.
Our private chefs in Boston, MA, have an average age of 42, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
38% of our chefs in Boston are women.
It takes only 4 hours from your request to get the first menu.
We started our private chef service in Boston in 2017-03-15.
21.3% of our personal chef services in Boston include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Boston 14 times.
29% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Boston in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
More than 60% of our guests hire a personal chef in Boston more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 4 days in Boston.
We’ve uploaded over 1,959 pictures of our Boston's personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef in Boston.
How many private chef services are booked in Boston each month?
The number of private chef bookings each month depend on the time of year. To check monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Boston, MA, check this table.
Hiring a personal chef in Boston is great for any time of year, but prices can increase with demand. To make sure you get your chef for hire in Boston, we recommend booking early.
How much does a personal chef cost in Boston, MA?
The cost of hiring a personal chef in Boston depends on the number of guests. Rates range from 166 USD to 207 USD per person.
For 13 or more guests: 166 USD. For 7 to 12 guests: 162 USD. For 3 to 6 guests: 181 USD. For 2 guests: 207 USD.
Ready to reserve? Experience a unique culinary journey with a personal chef in the Boston area.
Keep in mind that prices can vary with the seasons and different locations. The chart below shows typical monthly prices for our private chefs in Boston.
How many personal chefs sign up in Boston each month?
With years of collaboration with private chefs in Boston, we’ve established strong relationships and earned the trust of many local culinary experts. Our reputation continues to grow as guests highly recommend their exceptional experiences.
To bring the finest dining experience to your home in Boston, MA, we add 2 new personal chefs each month. Our team reviews and updates their profiles daily, ensuring you can always discover new and exciting chefs.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Boston?
Our six main types of cuisine in Boston are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American.
However, the most requested cuisine in Boston is Chef's special. Our chefs design exciting menus based on your preferences.
Our Boston's private chefs design menus tailored to your dietary needs, including fusion cuisine options. Submit your request to explore our chefs' creations.

Bring a private chef to your home in Boston
Enjoy a mix of New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, and global dishes made by talented chefs in your Boston home. Whether it's a party, anniversary, or gathering with friends, we promise a memorable dining experience!
Take a Chef offers unique dining experiences for any occasion, from holiday parties to birthdays. Need a personal chef in Boston for a healthy event? Count on us!
On your event day, your chef will get fresh ingredients, cook, serve a delicious meal, and clean up your kitchen.

Boston's best private chefs in your kitchen
Our chefs in Boston are trained in top culinary schools and have years of experience in the city's best restaurants. Discover our network of 271 personal chefs in Boston; we'll find the perfect one for you.
Boston, known for its history and food scene, offers everything from New England classics to fine dining. Our chefs bring Boston's flavors to your table in every course meal.
Bring a private chef to your Boston home for any event and impress your guests with exceptional flavors!

Your house, the city's best restaurant hiring a private chef in Boston
Boston celebrates a rich blend of local and international cuisines year-round. But why wait for a taste of Boston? Create a unique and intimate dining experience with Take a Chef. More than just a private chef agency, we're passionate about food and giving you the freedom to connect with loved ones in the comfort of your home.






Hear from our personal chefs in Boston
Discover the unique offerings each of our private chefs brings to your table in Boston. Enjoy an exceptional dining experience at home with a Boston chef! Let a personal chef in Boston elevate your event and tailor your ideal meal with their culinary expertise, personalizing every detail.
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