Private Chef in Boulder
Rent one of our 238 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Boulder
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Boulder in March 2017, more than 238 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Boulder and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Boulder County.
Starting in 2017, 39,841 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Boulder. To book your chef in Boulder, 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 11,941 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 22,692 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 39,841 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Boulder usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 4.42 courses, sharing an average of 5.38 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 Boulder.












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.
238 Private Chefs in Boulder
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More than 39,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Boulder have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.81 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Boulder received an average score of 4.81.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Boulder has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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11,941 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Boulder
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Edamame in the pod - salted, spicy garlic sauce
Wakame salad - japanese seaweed, cucumbers, carrots, sesame ginger dressing
Miso soup - miso dashi, silken tofu, sake braised mushrooms
Miso glazed salmon - marinated and seared, spicy daikon and watermelon radish, ginger, scallions, lemon miso sauce
Thai green curry - argentinian shrimp, coconut milk, sweet potatoes, eggplant, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, jasmine rice
Japanese chicken curry - coconut milk, sweet potato, carrot, ginger, lemongrass, jasmine rice
Ginger crusted lamb chops - panko, mint, braised parsnips, daikon sesame salad
Pork tonkatsu - breaded & fried pork loin, shredded cabbage, shortgrain rice, sweet & sour tonkatsu sauce
Korean braised shortribs - kimchi, roasted carrots, pickled red onion, cilantro, gochujang
Basil infused cotton cake - lime curd, roasted strawberries, crispy meringue
Chocolate lava cake - raspberry jam, chocolate cookie crumb, creme chantilly, caramelized white chocolate
Chocolate tahini cake - chocolate sesame cookie crumb, toasted honey creme chantilly, salted caramel sauce
Lemongrass pot de creme - coconut milk, lime segments, crispy rice noodles, mint
Matcha eclairs - choux, matcha yuzu pastry cream, white chocolate glaze
Matcha mochi cake - dark chocolate ganache, black sesame tuile, macerated blackberries
Edamame in the pod - salted, spicy garlic sauce
Wakame salad - japanese seaweed, cucumbers, carrots, sesame ginger dressing
Miso soup - miso dashi, silken tofu, sake braised mushrooms
Miso glazed salmon - marinated and seared, spicy daikon and watermelon radish, ginger, scallions, lemon miso sauce
Thai green curry - argentinian shrimp, coconut milk, sweet potatoes, eggplant, cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, jasmine rice
Japanese chicken curry - coconut milk, sweet potato, carrot, ginger, lemongrass, jasmine rice
Ginger crusted lamb chops - panko, mint, braised parsnips, daikon sesame salad
Pork tonkatsu - breaded & fried pork loin, shredded cabbage, shortgrain rice, sweet & sour tonkatsu sauce
Korean braised shortribs - kimchi, roasted carrots, pickled red onion, cilantro, gochujang
Sushi platter
Basil infused cotton cake - lime curd, roasted strawberries, crispy meringue
Chocolate lava cake - raspberry jam, chocolate cookie crumb, creme chantilly, caramelized white chocolate
Chocolate tahini cake - chocolate sesame cookie crumb, toasted honey creme chantilly, salted caramel sauce
Lemongrass pot de creme - coconut milk, lime segments, crispy rice noodles, mint
Matcha eclairs - choux, matcha yuzu pastry cream, white chocolate glaze
Matcha mochi cake - dark chocolate ganache, black sesame tuile, macerated blackberries
Caprese bruschetta – fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes on crisp bread with balsamic drizzle 🍅🥖
Charcuterie (3 meats + 3 cheeses + fruit + nuts) – a well-balanced selection of flavors 🧀🥩
Beef tartare – a classic, finely minced and seasoned beef tartare served with grilled bread 🥩
Roast butternut squash soup – velvety, roasted butternut squash soup with seasonal spices 🎃
Seasonal salad (basil vinaigrette, seasonal fruit, greens, dressing made in person) – fresh and bright with a house-made vinaigrette 🥗
Guest menu – a chef’s selection tailored to the season 🍽️
Stealhead trout with risotto & brussels – a lightly seared trout with creamy risotto and crisp brussels sprouts 🐟
Prime ribeye with risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a robust, flavorful ribeye with rich accompaniments 🥩
Seared rack of lamb (2) with mushroom risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a tender lamb dish with aromatic mushroom risotto 🍖
Captain morgan apples (no alcohol) – a warm spiced apple dish 🍏
Chocolate lava cake – a gooey, rich chocolate dessert 🍫🔥
Crème brûlée – a smooth vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar top 🍮
Bacon wrapped dates, herbed goat cheese, chili scented balsamic reduction, bourbon shallot
Burrata caprese, pesto, heirloom tomato, micro greens, house dressing, parmesan crostini
Gorgonzola pesto crusted filet, butternut squash ravioli, smoked meyer lemon honey glaze, truffle cream, asparagus
Double chocolate molten cake, spiked berry almond vanilla bean creme fraiche, flaked smoked sea salt bourbon caramel
Gougere bites - pate a choux dough, smoked gruyère cheese sauce, paprika
Caramelized onion tart - pickled apple, gorgonzola, herb salad
Heirloom tomato tartlet - crispy puff pastry, marinated tomatoes, shallots, parmesan
Gorgonzola salad - butter lettuce, pickled apple, red grapes, candied walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
Herbed burrata salad - arugula, spinach, prosciutto, marinated tomatoes, dried cranberries, basil, balsamic glaze
Lyonnaise salad - escarole, frisée, bacon, poached egg, bacon vinaigrette
Roasted beet salad - spinach, charred oranges, dill, candied walnuts, herbed goat cheese
Seared atlantic salmon - braised fennel, garlic, crispy shallots, tarragon beurre blanc
Seared scallops - roasted butternut squash and bok choy, tarragon, parsley, dill, lemon beurre blanc
Chicken confit cassoulet - confit chicken legs, great northern beans, mirepoix, rosemary, thyme, crispy bacon
Fines herbes and garlic chicken breast - marinated farm raised chicken breast, havarti risotto, walnuts, seared brussels sprouts, lemon
Colorado filet mignon - potatoes fondant, charred brussels sprouts, bacon, beef jus
Colorado grass fed striploin - red pepper potato gnocchi, kale pesto, wild mushroom ragout, beef jus
Merlot braised colorado shortrib ragú - tagliatelle, fire roasted tomatoes, eggplant, mirepoix, parmesan crisp
Seared duck breast - boursin risotto, candied pistachios, roasted parsnips, black currant jus
Colorado lamb ravioli - ricotta, basil and mint pesto, glazed carrots, pistachio crumble, parmesan
Classic chocolate lava cake - raspberry jam, chocolate cookie crumb, creme chantilly, caramelized white chocolate
Dark chocolate mousse tart - chocolate cookie crust, strawberry jam, candied orange rind, chocolate ice cream
Classic creme brûlée - madagascar vanilla, macerated mixed berries, candied orange rind
Tiramisu eclairs - pate a choux, espresso mascarpone pastry cream, chocolate mirror glaze, white chocolate crumble
Lamb lollipops, chimichurri, roasted garlic, pimento, feta
Sweet potato and chorizo bites, yams, chorizo, lime crema, herbs, pickled onion, jalapeno balsamic
Seasonal caprese salad, riced cauliflower, heirloom tomatoes, basil and balsamic chimichurri, arugula, fried parsnips
Chimichurri glazed filet, spiced sweet potato, smoked meyer lemon honey glaze, truffle cream, asparagus rissoto
Mini blood orange panna cotta cones with oven dried mango and crumbled bacon chocolate bark
Gougere bites - pate a choux dough, smoked gruyère cheese sauce, paprika
Caramelized onion tart - pickled apple, gorgonzola, herb salad
Heirloom tomato tartlet - crispy puff pastry, marinated tomatoes, shallots, parmesan
Colorado beef tartare - local raw sirloin steak, capers, shallots, herb salad, egg yolk, dijon aioli
Crab crepe - smoked crab salad, warm french crepe, crispy bacon, glazed peas, beurre blanc
Smoked salmon toast - seeded wheat, creme fraiche, salmon roe, preserved lemons, dill
Wild mushroom toast - confit wild mushrooms, onions, arugula, whole grain toast, balsamic vinaigrette
Charcuterie board -chefs selection of local cured meats and cheeses, cornichons, cherry jam, sea salt crackers
Gorgonzola salad - butter lettuce, pickled apple, red grapes, candied walnuts, sherry vinaigrette
Lyonnaise salad - escarole, frisée, bacon, poached egg, bacon vinaigrette
Roasted beet salad - spinach, charred oranges, dill, candied walnuts, herbed goat cheese
Herbed burrata salad - arugula, spinach, prosciutto, marinated tomatoes, dried cranberries, basil, balsamic glaze
Seared atlantic salmon - braised fennel, garlic, crispy shallots, tarragon beurre blanc
Seared scallops - roasted butternut squash and bok choy, tarragon, parsley, dill, lemon beurre blanc
Chicken confit cassoulet - confit chicken legs, great northern beans, mirepoix, rosemary, thyme, crispy bacon
Farm raised chicken roulade - collard greens, crispy bacon, charred brussels sprouts, and whole grain mustard sauce
Colorado filet mignon - parmesan potato pavé, roasted eggplant, herb butter, parmesan cream
Colorado grass fed striploin - red pepper potato gnocchi, kale pesto, wild mushroom ragout, beef jus
Colorado ribeye - sauteed wild mushrooms, potato fondant, cabernet jus, caramelized onions
Merlot braised colorado shortrib ragú - tagliatelle, fire roasted tomatoes, eggplant, mirepoix, parmesan crisp
Seared duck breast - boursin risotto, candied pistachios, roasted parsnips, black currant jus
Spiced duck confit - chicken liver patè, corn and scallion ragout, sweet potato puree, pancetta
Colorado lamb ravioli - ricotta, basil and mint pesto, glazed carrots, pistachio crumble, parmesan
Classic chocolate lava cake - raspberry jam, chocolate cookie crumb, creme chantilly, caramelized white chocolate
Dark chocolate mousse tart - chocolate cookie crust, strawberry jam, candied orange rind, chocolate ice cream
Classic creme brûlée - madagascar vanilla, macerated mixed berries, candied orange rind
Tropical parfait - almond cake, banana bavarois, caramelized pineapple, lime segments, cinnamon tuile
Pumpkin spice latte cheesecake - espresso ganache, caramel apples, chai cookie crumble, espresso whipped cream
Coffee and hazelnut eclairs - coffee pastry cream, coffee icing, candied hazelnuts
Blueberry pie panna cotta - spiced blueberry compote, crispy puff pastry, lemon confit
Butternut squash & black bean mini tacos with homemade blue corn tortillas
Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and chives
Grilled palisade peaches and plums with mozzarella and balsamic drizzle
Hot pink beet hummus with rainbow crudités
Pulled-chicken stuffed jalapeños
Creamy coconut mushroom soup
Arugula, palisade peach & basil salad with sheep feta and poppy seed-citrus vinaigrette
Basket woven dill asparagus with crisp romaine gem wedge, seared lemons, seared lemon vinaigrette and savory pumpkin seed brittle
Chilled avocado soup made with craft beer
Bison medallion, colorado 3-bean chili, braised greens
Herb-marinaded steak slices, mashed purple sweet potato, garlic charred baby broccoli, chimichurri
Trout en papillote (rainbow trout cooked in parchment with shallot butter), caramelized fennel and herbs, potato stack au gratin
Lamb chop with red wine-strawberry pan sauce, vegetable pearl couscous, roasted cauliflower
Mini peach galette with amaretto cream
Baklava cheesecake with almond crumble
Mini cantaloupe bread bundt cake with praline caramel
Pear & apple puff pastry turnover with cacao drizzle
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 Boulder.
What does a private chef service include in Boulder?
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 Boulder?
The price of renting a chef in Boulder 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 107 USD to 152 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 107 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 102 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 128 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 152 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 Boulder?
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 238 chefs available in Boulder. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Boulder 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 Boulder?
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 Boulder each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Boulder, 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 Boulder.
Cost of a private chef in Boulder
The cost of hiring a private chef in Boulder 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 107 USD to 152 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 107 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 102 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 128 USD
For 2 people: 152 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 Boulder!
2 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 Boulder?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Boulder: 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 Boulder!

Would like to experience Boulder like never before?
At Take a Chef, we offer you a vast selection of chefs who are ready to make you live an unforgettable and unique experience. Just let us know you food preferences and we will take care of the rest. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Boulder's gastronomy in the comfort of your home!
We work with the most talented chefs in Boulder. Turn your home into the top quality restaurant in town by booking one of our private chefs and get ready to be delighted by their delicious creations. You will have the chance to talk to the chef and personalize your menu until you are 100% satisfied.

Bring your experience in Boulder to a whole new level!
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, a birthday or simply just having a gathering with your friends, we have the perfect chef for you. The chef will take care of all details so you don't have to worry about anything. What are you waiting for? Book today!






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









