Private chef in Boston
Hire a private chef in Boston and enjoy a special dining experience. Chat with one of our 278 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 2,130 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
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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.
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278 Private chefs in Boston
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Over 2,100 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Boston
4.6 Chef
Guests in Boston have given their private chef experience a 4.6.
4.9 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Boston have received a consistent 4.9.
4.7 Presentation
Not only tasty, but our chefs' dishes also look wonderful, earning a score of 4.7 in Boston.
4.9 Cleaningness
The cleaning of the kitchen and dining area in Boston has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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More than 779 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
Caprese bites-- cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mini mozzarella, olive oil, sea salt
Bruléed brie (brie with torched brown sugar) with strawberries, crushed pistachios, and berry balsamic
Drunken mussels-- fresh mussels in garlic, shallots, bottle of crisp white wine, red pepper, and parsley served with crusty grilled bread
Citrus marinated scallop risotto-- off the dock scallops marinated in citrus, garlic, and olive oil and seared over brown butter risotto
Limoncello shrimp-- shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello with buttery orzo, baby greens, and blistered cherry tomatoes
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with local apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with duck fat potatoes and snow peas
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
Chocolate mouse-- dark chocolate mousse, berries, mint
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
Mini red velvet bundt cakes with cream cheese frosting and chocolate shavings
Grilled confit potatoes + pea sprouts + crispy kale chips w/ birch syrup vin + cheese curds, pickled onion
Fiddleheads + mushroom poached in butter, herb + sumac over cannellini beans puree w/ fresh sprouts
Chopped beet + spinach + charred onion salad w/ fermented blueberry vin, lime balm,+ goat cheese
Tomato + arugula + goat salad w/ charred strawberry balsamic vin, mint, tarragon
Duck prosciutto cured w/ rose petal + black pepper served over parsnip puree, leeks + seasonal greens, rose honey - (carpaccio style)
Pea + baby potatoes soup, buttermilk marinated in mint, burnt rosemary + sage topped fresh cracked black pepper
Salmon cured w/ pine needles + citrus served over kohlrabi puree, greens, cranberry + black walnut - (carpaccio style)
Carrot soup w/ sour cream, sourdough rosemary croutons, fresh herbs, confit garlic
Crispy chicken breast w/ farce of mushroom + ramp served beside rutabaga puree. served w/ chicken consomme french pressed w/ loads of herbs + flowers - (table side)
Beef roast + gravy w/ roasted root vegetables + seasonal green
Haddock w/ breadcrumb, savoy cabbage, radish, cucumber + bearnaise sauce
Bone-in pork chop brined + grilled w/ rutabaga, potato, dino kale + local quince jam
Buckwheat dumpling w/ filling of mixed nut butter + dried fruit poached in maple sap broth
Creme brulee tart w/ blueberry + young mint
Carrot cake french toast w/ maple caramel sauce
Winter cherry brown butter cake w/ caramel sauce
Chocolate lava cake + gelato + seasonal fruit
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, dried fruits, roasted nuts
Caprese bites-- cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mini mozzarella, olive oil, sea salt
Firecracker shrimp-- garlic shrimp tossed in sweet and spicy peach pineapple glaze with baby wasabi greens, lime, mango boba and radishes
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Apple bourbon pork loin-- whole roasted pork tenderloan rubbed with brown sugar, bourbon and apple syrup with tricolor potatoes and string beans
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with duck fat potatoes and torched peppers
Citrus marinated scallop and shrimp couscous-- off the dock scallops and grilled shrimp marinated in citrus, garlic, and olive oil and seared in brown butter over top lemon caper pearl couscous
Caramelized onion flatbreads-- ricotta, buttery caramelized onions with chardonnay, crumbled bacon, micro-arugula, balsamic glaze, and sea salt
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Limoncello shrimp-- grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello over orzo with baby greens and blistered cherry tomatoes
Drunken mussels-- fresh mussels in garlic, shallots, bottle of crisp white wine, red pepper, and parsley served with crusty grilled bread
Strawberry shortcake - brown sugar cake with sweet strawberries and whipped cream
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Chocolate cannoli torte -- crumbled chocolate torte topped with cannoli filling and chocolate chips
Chocolate mousse with berries and mint
Crab stuffed mushroom
Crab cake bites | rémoulade & spicy red sauce
Butterflied buffalo shrimp | white cream dipping sauce
Garlic herbed scallops | red beet & mushroom puree
Crab-stuffed shrimp
Cajun smoked crab dip | baked pita chips
Spinach & artichoke dip | baked pita chips
Honey bourbon lollipop wings
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Caprese salad | balsamic glaze
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Arugula, spinach, strawberry & feta salad | balsamic dressing
Cucumber wrapped pomegranate & walnut salad | orange balsamic dressing
Clam chowder
Lobster bisque
Crab stuffed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped w/ cajun cream sauce | choice of green
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Lemon butter baked cod | white or wild rice | choice of side
Pan seared halibut | wild rice | roasted brussels
Parmesan crusted baked haddock | fingerling potatoes | sauteed spinach
Creamy linguine pasta | 8oz sirloin | choice of green
Creamy cajun shrimp & crab pasta | garlic bread
Seafood scampi | lobster, shrimp & scallops
Surf & turf (lobster, shrimp, crab - sirloin, ribeye) roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Braised airline chicken breast | roasted garlic mash | herb cream sauce | choice of green
Apple empanadas | vanilla ice cream | apple glaze sauce
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Coconut white chocolate truffles
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Mango sorbet
Local cheese and charcuterie selection - seasonal accompaniments
Vichyssoise - yukon gold potatoes, fried leeks, micro chives (seasonal)
Yellow tomato gazpacho - served cold, bell peppers, red onion, micro cilantro (seasonal)
Roasted corn chowder - meyer lemon creme fraiche, clabrian chili oil, marinated blue crab salad (seasonal)
Butternut squash soup - cardamom creme fraiche, pistachio oil, toasted pine nuts (seasonal)
Lobster bisque - fresh lobster and fennel salad, fennel fronds
French onion soup - gruyere, brioche, parmesan, chives (seasonal)
Brussels sprout and kale salad - gala apple, parmesan, pumpernickel croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Arugula salad – shaved fennel, parmesan, preserved lemon, evoo, cracked black pepper
Romaine salad – shaved radish, red onion, green goddess dressing
Bitter green salad - frisee, orange supremes, pistachio, pickled red onions, lardons
Roasted delicata squash - pomegranate seed, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas (seasonal)
Preserved beet salad - roquefort cheese, pistachio gremolata, frisee, raspberry vinaigrette (seasonal)
Burrata and heirloom tomatoes - fresh herbs, gray sea salt, cold pressed olive oil (seasonal)
Maitake mushroom ragu - 60 minute egg, soft polenta, sherry vinaigrette
Roasted heirloom carrots - za’atar spice, garlic hummus, crisp chickpeas, baby kale
Charred broccolini - herbed labneh, sumac, toasted sesame, calabrian chili oil
Roasted brussels sprouts - sesame soy caramel, pickled apple, scallion, shaved red chili
Pork rillette – shaved radish, fresh herbs, amaretto peach jam
Bison filet tartare - shallot, whole grain mustard, caper aioli, fresh herbs
Duck liver mousse – preserved raspberry, whole grain mustard, fresh herbs
Bluefin tuna tartare - sesame soy caramel, avocado mousse, togarashi wontons
Salmon crudo - beet cured with fresh dill, fennel, and creme fraiche
Ricotta gnocchi – shaved truffle, parmesan crème
Bluepoint mussels - local pear cider, fennel, saffron, creme fraiche
Maryland style crab cake - pickled asparagus salad, remoulade
Grilled cauliflower steak - vaduvan spiced, herbed labneh, toasted cashews, pomegranate seed
Braised beet risotto - crumbled goat cheese, crispy onion, malt vinegar
Fettuccine funghi e timo - roasted local mushrooms, thyme, cream, grana padano
Ricotta gnocchi - spring peas, crispy prosciutto maitake mushrooms, parmesan brodo
Linguini bolognese - ground beef, pork, and veal; braised with fresh herbs and san marzano tomatoes
Pan seared salmon - roasted corn salad, farro, arugula, pancetta, beet vinaigrette
Roasted cod loin - panko crusted, potato puree, chanterelle mushrooms, bull's blood, cabernet butter
Statler chicken breast - truffle potato puree, haricot vert, rosemary pan jus
Roulade of chicken - mushroom duxelle, broccoli rabe, cauliflower puree
Confit leg of duck - warm fingerling potato salad, sautéed spinach, torched orange vinaigrette
24-hour braised short rib - yukon potato purée, haricot vert, port demi glace
Filet of beef – cabernet butter, creamed spinach, fondant potatoes
Roasted sea bass – lemon dill caper butter, crushed new potatoes, asparagus (seasonal)
All dark chocolate mousse cake - chocolate highlights
Creme brulée - seasonally inspired
Parisian style cheesecake - seasonal fruit gelee
Cappuccino mousse cake - espresso mousse, white chocolate mousse, mocha chiffon, espresso caramel
Flourless chocolate tart - seasonal fruit
Seasonally inspired fruit dessert - chef’s whim
Charred broccoli & smoked apple soup – fire-roasted broccoli with heirloom apple, coconut cream, and crispy kale chips
Maple-roasted delicata squash – served with sunflower tahini, fermented cranberries, and fresh herbs
Crispy salt cod fritters – lightly fried with lemon ash aioli and micro parsley
Smoked carrot tartare – shaved smoked carrots with mustard seed caviar, pickled onions, and seaweed crisps
Winter root vegetable ceviche – citrus-marinated beets, parsnips, carrots, pickled cranberries, and microgreens
Cider-poached pear salad – bitter greens, poached pear, spiced walnuts, and a maple-sherry vinaigrette
Roasted beet carpaccio – thin-sliced beets, horseradish coconut cream, hazelnuts, and fresh dill
Chicory & apple slaw – shaved chicory, tart apple, fermented shallots, and smoked almond crumble
Crispy pollock with ember-roasted squash purée – pan-seared pollock, squash purée, cider reduction, and sautéed greens
Miso-glazed root vegetables – roasted carrots, turnips, and parsnips with coconut-lime yogurt and chili oil. (vegan)
Braised chicken thighs with cranberry jus – herb-braised local chicken, sweet potato mash, and wilted greens
Roasted mushroom & farro risotto – miso-braised mushrooms, coconut cream, toasted almonds, and herb oil. (vegan option)
Maple-cider panna cotta – coconut panna cotta with apple cider reduction, oat crumble, and wild sumac dust
Spiced sweet potato mousse – light mousse with ginger crumble, toasted pecans, and a hint of smoked salt
Cranberry sorbet – tart cranberry sorbet with candied citrus peel and fennel pollen
Flourless chocolate torte – dark chocolate with sea salt flakes, olive oil drizzle, and crushed hazelnuts. (gluten-free)
Arepas de reina pepiada (mini corn cakes) topped with chicken, avocado, and lime
Jamaican patty-inspired empanadas (wagyu beef filling) with a chimichurri dipping sauce
Grilled octopus with smoked paprika oil, served over a black bean and corn relish
Crispy pork belly bites with a lime-agave glaze (
Pan-roasted red snapper in a "veracruz-meets-kingston" sauce (tomatoes, olives, capers, and scotch bonnet)
Guava-glazed beef tenderloin served with smashed garlic plantains (tostones) and a watercress salad
Surf & turf: braised short rib in a coffee-rum reduction paired with a butter-poached shrimp skewer
Ribeye carne asada with charred scallions, roasted poblano rajas, and guacamole, served family-style for the ultimate flour tortilla taco build
Surf and turf tacos featuring grilled skirt steak and butter-poached lobster tail, served with lime wedges and hand-made flour tortillas
Rum-soaked tres leches cake with toasted coconut flakes
Sweet sweet corn tamales (tamales de elote) baked open-face, drizzled with condensed milk and warm blackberry compote
Mango tart with a macadamia nut crust and a light lime-zest glaze
Caprese salad ( straciatella, tomato,pesto & balsamic dressing)
Endive bites (feta and avocado dips) (vegetarian)
Festive eggs ( with seasonal filling)
French onion soup (w/cheese crostini (g/f bread))
Orange & fennel salad (w/balsamic dressing)
Cheese tasting board (2 local cheeses, 2 international cheeses, olive oil, fruit, savory crackers)
Taste of italy board (meatballs, salami, olives,anchovies, focaccia,4 cheeses, fruit, tapenade and dips)
Crudité board ( fresh veggies, hummous, cheese dips)
Beef filet mignon roast (w/ béarnaise sauce, w/ mashed potatoes, glazed carrots)
Chicken escalope burger (stuffed w/ italian cheese)
Eggplant parmesan (stuffed w/ lamb, parmesan & ricotta cheese)
Fish cassoulet (sea bass, tomato and pepper sauce) (w/black rice)
Lasagna zio pazzo (homemade tomato’s, béchamel, tofu) (vegetarian)
Truffle risotto (w/fresh mushroom & parmesan) (vegetarian)
Baked custard (w/ orange and cinnamon)
Cafe affogato (w/ cookies & cream ice cream)
Tiramisu (coffee or pistachio flavors)
Chocolate macaroon cake (gluten free)
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 167 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, it's 163 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, 184 USD per person. Couples pay an average of 221 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 278 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 2,130 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 38, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
37% of our chefs in Boston are women.
It takes only 6 hours from your request to get the first menu.
We started our private chef service in Boston in 2017-03-15.
24.5% of our personal chef services in Boston include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Boston 14 times.
31% 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 2,106 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 167 USD to 221 USD per person.
For 13 or more guests: 167 USD. For 7 to 12 guests: 163 USD. For 3 to 6 guests: 184 USD. For 2 guests: 221 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 278 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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