Private chef in Chicago
A private chef in Chicago brings local flavors to your table. Chat with one of our 257 chefs to customize your menu and fit your budget.
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Over 25,104 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Chicago since 2017. Take A Chef makes booking a personal chef easier than ever! We've got you covered for birthday celebrations, dinner parties, or even a special time with friends.
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257 Private chefs in Chicago
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Over 25,100 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Chicago
4.66 Chef
Guests in Chicago have scored their private chef experience with a 4.66.
4.79 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Chicago have gained a solid 4.79.
4.75 Presentation
More than tasty, the presentation of our chefs' dishes is gorgeous, earning a score of 4.75 in Chicago.
4.78 Cleanups
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Chicago has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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More than 13,489 menus crafted by our private chefs in Chicago
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Alloy chicken polpette - ground chicken, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, cilantro thai chili oil
Eggplant fritter - mozzarella, tomato yuzu coulis
Cucumber involtini - mascarpone, sweet chili sauce, sunflower seeds
Fig and logan bruschetta - mascarpone, crostini, logan berry
Porcini mushroom latkes - wasabi cream
Bangkok bella - baby bella mushrooms, thai root vegetables, plum reductions
Lesbos ladda - chicken, asian vegetable, boursin, crostini
Spicy grape ricotta crostini - pickled banana pepper
Falafel - thai cucumber spice cream
Prosciutto y melon - mirin pickled watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, prosciutto di parma
Rock shrimp - shrimp tempura, pistachio pesto
Fried artichokes - artichoke hearts, heirloom tomato jeow
Firecracker crab cake - peekee toe crab, asian leeks, asian broccoli, and asian spice, caprese remoulade
Impreza mixto - bread shallow fried seafood medley, thai basil seed pesto
Shrimp and crab fritters - garlic aioli
Mushroom risotto cakes - shitake, inari, king oyster, mushroom coulis
Thai fish cakes - caper parsley sauce
Citrus shrimp ceviche - medley of citrus fruit, coconut, shrimp
Avocado mousse - tropical fruit, herb goat cheese, toast point
Quail egg remesco - fried quail egg, garlic hummus, tomato chutney
Kokorru - parmesan, pineapple plum ravigote
Spicy grape ricotta crostini - japanese pickled banana pepper
Gorgonzola, fig, pancetta pizzaette - roast duck, arugula, flatbread
Fig and olive tapenade - kalamata olives, baguette
Roast duck bruschetta - pei par duck, asian apple pears, hoisin balsamic vinaigrette
Artichoke serregilio - cornmeal bread artichokes, sriracha aioli
Pelaccio - steak skewers, scallion dipping sauce
Shibua chicken polpette - ground chicken, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, cilantro, japanese chili oil
Spicy red pepper and eggplant confit - thai red pepper flakes, confit japanese eggplant table cracker
Tamarind shrimp - imperial kale stir fry, thai eggplant
Firecracker crab cake - peekee toe crab chinese leeks, chinese broccoli, and asian spice, caprese remoulade
Cucumber involtini - mascarpone, nuts, sweet chili sauce
Shito bella - italian baby bella mushrooms, thai root vegetables, house teriyaki
Pelaccio nigiri - thin slice beef tenderloin, sushi rice, italian chimichurri
Impreza mixto - tempura fried seafood medley, pistachio pesto
Karage - herb and bread chicken, putanescca sauce
Mochicko chicken - nori wrap, sriracha mayo
Parma arugula salad - fried mozzarella, rice vin and mirin vinaigrette
Italia spring rolls - field greens, buffalo mozzarella, sangria tomatoes, thai dipping sauce
Zucchini carpaccio - herb ricotta cheese, roast pork, roast pork crackling
Mein xao salad - greek wine braised inari, bushemi, shitake, and oyster mushrooms, sweet chili sauce
Fried chickpea and eggplant salad - marinated eggplant, herbed chickpeas, arugula, yogurt dill dressing
Crispy ribollita - butternut squash, cannellini beans, field greens, carrot ginger dressing
Grilled halloumi salad - wilted arugula, balsamic vinegar
Sambal salad - arugula, chopped thousand-year-old egg, pickled daikon, fried onions, ground seeds, cherry tomato
Ing city salad - thai mango, jicama, butter lettuce, pineapple vinaigrette, feta
Mini insalata caprese - yuzu vinaigrette
Supreme dumpling - seafood stock, crab dumpling, kim chee
Korean clam chowder - little neck clams, miso, soju
Vietnamese cioppino - vietnamese seafood base, medley of seafood
Japanios bourride - fish consume, thinly sliced sashimi grade fish, toasted garlic bread, lemon aioli
Miso wedding soup - kombu stock, tofu, scallions, italian vegetables
Lemongrass tomato bisque - sage ice cream
Japanese trio mushroom cream soup - shiitake, enoki, hiratake, cream, truffle oil
Curry asparagus soup - yogurt, lemon, and parmesan cheese
Imperial dumpling - shrimp and crab dumpling, butternut squash soup
Seared pollo - chicken, italian chimichurri
Gremolata shrimp - togorashi, thai citrus gremolata
Meija chicken - coconut corn puree, caponata
Spring chicken roulaude - farmhouse chicken, lecanto kale, hoisin balsamic
Manga chicken - five spice chicken, artichoke puree
Tamarind shrimp - lecanto, kale stir fry, thai eggplant, citrus gremolata
Phenom catfish or salmon - charred italian eggplant, toasted coconut, thai herbs
Sicilian barramundi - sautéed kales and asian preserved lemon relish
Agrodolce sea bass - balsamic sweet and sour, bell peppers stir fry
Titiania barramundi - roasted tomatoes and bell pepper sauce, black bean garlic sauce
Kowloon tagliatelle del mar - fresh fish and egg flower over fresh pasta
Tiger cry - ny strip, chili dipping sauce
Thai italia beef - rib eye, lemongrass cream, harvest vegetables, herbs
Manga steak - ny strip, artichoke puree, scallion pancake
Thai italia beef stew - lemongrass, harvest vegetables, herbs
Ginger beef tataki - ponzu walnut gastrique
Milanesas - sirloin strip, panko, marinated tomatoes, pineapple plum ravigote
Steak florentina - rib eye, italian herbs, porcini wasabi sauce
Beef tagiliata - flat iron steak, trucha onions, teriyaki glaze
Steak arrabiatta - herb and togorashi crusted ny strip, arribada sauce
Sweet potato gnocchi - japanese braised short ribs, vegetable ragu
Mikado lamb - lamb loin, apple pear piquant
Tuscan lamb loin - porcini shitake mustard
Porchetta florentina - pork rib eye, italian herbs, porcini sambal sauce
Saffron curry penne pasta - amish chicken, penang curry, pistachio pesto
Kyotos linguine - braised lemon chicken, handmade pasta, golden egg flower sauce
Siam linguine - seafood medley, handmade pasta, golden egg flower sauce
Walnut crusted halibut - honey soy reduction
Gremolata cod - banana leaf steamed cod, thai citrus
Curai barramundi - curry crust, citrus gremolata
Tenshindon - crab omelet, shrimp tomato ragu
Robata squid - kale, apple, parmesan, and panko stuffed squid. japanese herb butter
Gremolata scallops - mirin citrus gremolata, japanese pickles
Basil concha lobster - thai and italian basil, japanese butter braise
Eggplant mafuko - involtini, winter vegetables, roasted red pepper coulis
Pad pum eggplant parmesan - breaded eggplant, sambal sauce
Cauliflower ladolemon - cauliflower steak, lemon herb butter, turnip puree
Moroccan style vegetable stew - lemon yogurt
Shitake miso risotto - fried shallots
Five spice chocolate pudding trifle - fresh berries
Moon cake - lemon pound cake, sweet bean lotus, ground chicken
Tiramisu parfait - thai tea, mascarpone, cream, rum
Matcha orange blossom pound cake - thai tropical fruit salad
Cognac stewed mango - thai mango, lemon ricotta whip
Panna cotta layer cake - panna cotta cream, mangosteen
Chocolate gelato - thai donut, pistachio biscotti
Molten chocolate cake - strawberry puree
Chocolate strawberry crepes - cognac macerated strawberries, red bean cashew compote
Mango sticky rice - flambéed mangos, sticky rice in coconut crème anglaise
Honey vanilla parfait - yogurt mousse, sticky balsamic berries, dragon fruit
Sangria granitas - strawberries, port wine glaze, sake
Bangkok crostini - dried fig, mascarpone, logan berry
Crying chicken dumplings - marjoram, thyme, spicy mango coulis
Red hand wontons - chicken wontons, chili oil, bok choy
Vietnamese shrimp and crab fritters - garlic aioli
Roasted corn and thai chili frittata tartlets - corn, thai chilis, farm eggs, phyllo cup
Sweet potato and eggplant samosa deep fried, wonton skin, sweet potato puree, yogurt, sweet chili dipping sauce
Immm meatball - saffron braised beef meatballs, sweet chili sauce, thai picked banana peppers
Korokke - deep fried creamy potatoes, pickled vegetables
Leek cakes - asian vegetables, panko, hoisin balsamic
Spring rolls - cucumber, carrot, field greens, tofu, thai coconut sauce
Mochiko chicken - nori wrap, sriracha mayo
Gyoza - chicken gyoza, house dipping sauces
Karage - herb and bread chicken cutlet, kewpie aioli
Kyuri - persian cucumbers, tomatoes, miso paste
Japanese chicken patties - shitake, scallions
Tomatillo dates - meejol dates, indian spice almonds, tomatillo sauce
Aloo tikkis - potato cake, green chili, turmeric, chutney
South indian lentil cakes - harissa, caramelized onions
Roast duck crostini - pei par duck, asian apple pears, hoisin balsamic vinaigrette
Pagoda confit - confit soy jerk chicken, ginger scallion risotto cake, pan fried quail egg
Green onion pancakes - green onion pancake, sesame oil
Curry kim chee pancakes - panjun, soy glaze dipping sauce
Agedash tofu - house soy brew
Gon pong gai - go chu jang sauce, pickled vegetable
Okonomiyaki (japanese pizza) - savory pancake, seasonal vegetables, seafood
Tuna poke tartare - soy sesame, japanese pickles, fuirkake
Shanghai crab cake - peekee toe crab, leeks, chinese broccoli, maui pickles, plum ravigote
Chiu hoa chicken lettuce cups - pan seared chicken, water chestnuts, and seasonal greens, nuts
Stuffed shitake - spring vegetable, plum reduction
Supreme dumpling - seafood stock, crab dumpling, kim chee
Korean clam chowder - little neck clams, miso, soju
Tofu chigae - seafood, tofu, seasonal vegetables, chicken stock
Kahao poon - spicy noodle soup, seafood, spring vegetables
Larb chicken - chicken, sticky rice
Green papaya salad - lime tomato jeow
Lomi lomi salad - roma tomatoes, white onions, cucumbers, seasonal greens, sesame soy vinaigrette
Cucumber sunomo - a refreshing cucumber salad tossed with spices
Carrot and radish salad - mirltan, pickled radishes, carrots, parsley vinaigrette
Shaved brussel sprout salad - pickled daikon, jicama, carrots, apple pears, japanese sweet chili sauce
Sambal salad - arugula, chopped thousand year old egg, pickled daikon, fried onions, ground peanut, cherry tomato
Alloy salad - fresh berries, tropical fruit, citrus mirin dressing
White cut chicken salad - wine braised chicken, asian slaw
Spinach sesame okazu - sautéed spinach, sesame, rice wine
Curry viccyiousse - yogurt, lemon, parmesan cheese
Hot and sour asian mushroom soup - fresh shitakes, enoki, hiratake, bunshimeji mushrooms
Japanese trio mushroom cream soup - shiitake, enoki, hiratake, cream, truffle oil
Imperial dumpling - shrimp and crab dumpling, egg flower, seafood broth
Lemongrass lobster bisque - thai sage ice cream
Twice fried chicken - molasses sweet and sour sauce
Bamg bang szechuan chicken - amish chicken, szechuan pepper, rice wine ginger sauce
Chicken osso bucco vindaloo - italian old world classic stepping in an east asian tradition
Mysore lamb chops - minty red onion salad
Okadu shaking shrimp - caramelized onion marmalade, mint oil
Tea leaf smoked duck - red bean and cashew coconut compote, cucumber slice
Waterfall salmon - wild salmon, miso butter sauce
Chicken japanois - chicken breast, miso cream
Manga shrimp - artichoke puree, thai pickled cucumber
Polynesian halibut - yuca, meow meow sauce
Goan shrimp - dried fried green beans
Cilantro tamarind shrimp - spice shrimp pan seared served with a daikon and cabbage slaw
Rising sun scallops - mala chili, bok choy
Ebi sakamushi - seared tiger shrimp, orange ponzu sauce
Mustard-dill salmon - mustard seeds, masala dahl sauce
Japanios salmon - shitake herb better
Curai barramundi - curry crust, citrus gremolata
Salmon shino - logan berry and mango puree
Catch de empileuse market fish seasonal vegetables, avocado, and soft cheese topped with a pineapple plum ravigote
Shrimp bun seo - seared shrimp, seasonal vegetables
Ebi sakamushi seared tiger shrimp, orange ponzu sauce
Japanios halibut - shitake herb butter
Mahi mahi - tahitian vanilla sauce, stir fried bell peppers
Xian fan chicken - thai chilies, seasonal veg
Busan roaster - asian spice, whole chicken roaster, tarragon vinegar sauce
Shanghai ravioli - seared scallop, chinese chives, chive flower, and eggplant topped with a crispy black bean and garlic chimichurri
Banana leaf steam fish - soy reduction
Matcha moon cake - matcha pound cake ,sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Mango pudding - coconut reduction
Five spice chocolate mousse - fresh berries
Spiked mango lassi ice cream - rum, yogurt, mango, orange cardamom cookies
Fried banana - vanilla ice cream, matcha chocolate sauce
Mango coconut boudin - mango gelatin
Coconut stewed mango - sticky rice
Losa mochi - black sesame mochi, coconut englaise
Pineapple ice - pineapple sorbet tops fresh pineapples topped with guava soda
Red dragon - red bean mocha, coconut cream
Almond cookies
Moon cake - pound cake, sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Chinese donuts - hk milk tea dipping sauce
Lychee ice cream - almond cookie
Vegetable samosa - potatoes, peas
Tunde ke kabab - beef kababs
Vada pav - potato cake
Onion bhajee - fried fritter, garlic mayo
Chilli paneer dry - pan seared paneer
Vendakai pakoda - stuffed okra
Prawns rava - mint coriander, chutney
Gobi manchurian - cauliflower, spring onions
Palak paneer - paneer, spinach
Channa masala - chickpeas, turmeric, coriander
Tarark dal - yellow lentils, tomatoes
Bagara baingan - eggplants, peanuts, sesame seed
Aloo gobi - cauliflower, potatoes, curry
Kashmiri pulav - basmati rice, dried fruit, nuts
Chutney sampler - mango chutney, tomato chutney, cucumber chutney
Rogan josh - lamb shank, tomato ginger sauce
Lamb masala - onions, bell peppers
Lamb tikka masala - boneless lamb, tomato sauce
Chili tamarind blacken short ribs - onion gravy
Chicken 65 - red chili spice crust
Butter chicken - seasonal vegetables
Chicken tikka - yogurt, spices
Chicken korma - cashews, cream
Mango chicken - namgo puree
Shrimp vindaloo - shrimp, caramelized onions
Briayani - chicken, basmati rice
Chiu hoa chicken lettuce cups - pan seared chicken, water chestnuts, and seasonal greens, nuts
Pot stickers - ground pork, chives, leeks
Gong chiu wontons - ground chicken, chives, leeks, bok choy, soy vinegar sauce
Lion head meatballs - galaxy gravy
Pearls - glutinous stick rice, pork meatballs, ginger scallion sauce
Ching gun - vegetarian root vegetable, egg roll wrapper, roasted red pepper sauce
Xiao long bao - ginger vinegar sauce
Scallion pancakes - sesame soy sauce
Roast platter - roast duck, roast pork, roast chicken, pickle assortment
Salt and pepper chicken wings- honey sauce
Imperial dumpling - shrimp and crab dumpling, egg flower, seafood broth
Hot and sour asian mushroom soup - fresh shiitake, enoki, hiratake, bunashimeji mushrooms
Egg drop seafood soup - seasonal vegetables, seafood medley, seafood broth
Sizzling rice soup - seafood medley
Mandarin congee - plain congee, assortment of seasonal toppings
White cut chicken salad - chinese white cut chicken, asian slaw
Mein xao salad - inari, bushemi, shitake, and oyster mushrooms, escabeche style
Sautéed lotus root and cured ham - arugula, scallions, vinaigrette
Crispy szechuan beef - dry fried beef, chinese spices
Waterfall beef - chiu hoa sauce, bok choy
Grandpa lai’s - slow cooked short ribs, chinese sausage, shitake mushrooms, and asian vegetables
Mongol shaking lamb lamb loin, basil, caramelized onion marmalade, mint oil
Cumin lamb - bell peppers, green onions
Peking duck - steamed rice bun, pickled vegetables, hoisin
Tea leaf smoked duck - red bean and cashew coconut compote
Red cook pork belly - long stew pork, bok choy
Twice fried pork - molasses sweet and sour sauce
Glazed bbq pork ribs - baby back ribs, chinese bbq sauce
Bamg bang chicken - amish chicken, szechuan pepper, rice wine ginger sauce
Xian fan chicken - chilies, seasonal veg
Szechuan chicken amish chicken, szechuan pepper, port-ginger sauce
Sweet and sour chicken - bell peppers, onion, carrots
Emperor's stir fry shrimp - bok choy, garlic, onions, carrots
General tso shrimp - sautéed onion, spicy sweet sauce
Lobster lo ma - ginger onion garlic seared lobster, egg noodle, egg flower
Canton clams - black bean and garlic sauce, shallots
Curai halibut - curry crust, gremolata
Beggars steamed seabass - soy ginger reduction, lychee mango puree
Dry fry pepper shrimp - ma po sauce
Steamed cod - scallion soy sauce, ginger oil
Salt and pepper tofu - medley of onions
Mapo tofu - mapo sauce, season vegetables
Pineapple ice - pineapple sorbet tops fresh pineapples topped with guava soda
Red dragon - red bean mocha, coconut cream
Moon cake - pound cake, sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Chinese donuts - hk milk tea dipping sauce
Po tat - chinese cream brulee egg tart, apple chutney
Lychee ice cream - almond cookie
Kan pong gau wings - korean go chu jang
Haemul pajeon - seafood pancake, scallion dipping sauce
Soondae - korean sausage
Mandu - korean pot stickers, sweet dipping sauce
Gimpam - spam, egg, marinated vegetables
Fried zucchini - sweet chili sauce
Gamajeon - potato pancakes
Chive pancake - chive flower
Gamja salad - korean potato salad
Cucumber salad - marinated cucumbers, english carrots, arugula
Seoul garden salad - field greens, seasonal veggies, sesame dressing
Mushroom salad - inari, bushemi, shitake, and oyster mushrooms, chili sauce
Tofu salad - soy, lime dressing
Korean clam chowder - little neck clams, miso, soju
Soon dubu tofu chigae - seafood medley, tofu, house stock
Kalbi tang - beef short rib soup
Gamjatang - pork back, potatoes
Bibibap bulgogi - rice, marinated vegetables
Jap chae - glass noodles, seasonal vegetables
Ddeokbokki - rice cakes, sesame, sweet and spicy sauce
Naengmyeon - cold noodle, pickled daikon, cold broth
Budae jigae - ramen, kim chi, sausage
Ja jung mien - black bean sauce, noodles, cucumber
Kalbi korean short ribs, soy ginger reduction
Dak kalbi - chicken breast, gochujang marinade, scallions
Pork belly - scallion ginger marinades, miso paste
Bulgogi - marinated beef, sesame soy marinade
Pork shoulder - spicy marinate, honey brush
Shrimp tiger - shrimp, henjung marinate
Galbijjim - braised beef short ribs
Godeungo - braised mackerel
Nakji bolleum - korean spicy stir fried octopus
Hottoek - korean mung bean pancake
Bingsu - milk ice sorbet, fresh fruit
Bungeoppang - red pin filled bread
Baesuk - korean poached apple pear
Danpatjuk - red bean porridge
Yakgwa - korean honey pastry
Mochi - red bean mochi, coconut milk
Artichoke seraglio - breaded, roasted and braised artichokes hearts, trio sauces
Arancini de riso - arborio rice, mozzarella cheese, light panko
Avocado toast - guacamole mousse, heirloom tomatoes, herb goat cheese, sherry vin
Fig and olive tapenade - fig, kalamata olives
Feta baked tomatoes - feta, herbs, bacon
Apricot, date, and pistachio haroseth - middle eastern spices
Biscuit bar - brie, fruit jams
Bacon wrapped dates - spiced almond, agave glaze
Smoked salmon canapes - smoked salmon spread, smoked salmon rosette, dried cherries, table cracker
Mini brie and apple quiche crisp apple, brie, farmhouse eggs
Arugula and pear salad - mascarpone, toasted walnuts, citrus mascarpone
Watermelon salad - feta, arugula, vinaigrette
Mesclun greens with a poached pear - balsamic vinaigrette
Citrus salad - mixed greens, star anise syrup
Celas fantasy salad - cherry tomato, mangos, hearts of palm, jicama, tangerines, field greens, honey dijon mustard dressing
Shrimp and leek polenta cakes - shrimp, sautéed leeks, garlic aioli
Savory crepes station - ham, turkey, bacon seasonal vegetables
Tuscan frittata - farm fresh eggs, caramelized onion, medley potatoes
Spinach quiche - gruyere, caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes, red pepper rouille
Omelet bar - diner choice custom order omelets
Prosciutto, artichoke, and potato gratin - artichoke and prosciutto mixed with thin potato
Arugula, crab and gruyère bread pudding
Asparagus and mushroom tartlet - wild mushrooms, asparagus, and cream fresh
Egg, potato, and pancetta pie - whipped eggs, herb crusted potatoes, pancetta
Prosciutto, artichoke, and potato gratin - prosciutto, artichoke, potato, cheese, medley of potatoes
Quiche lorraine - swiss cheese, ham & local farm eggs
Chard and onion omelet (trouchia) - scrambled eggs with leeks, fava beans, crispy breadcrumbs, and parmesan
Coffee marinated fillet - ny strip, dry rub coffee and spices, pan wine sauce
Maple roast pork - pancetta, potatoes
Chocolate chip pancakes - ghirardelli chocolate, whipped cream
Apple and cinnamon pancakes - buttermilk pancakes, flambéed apples
French toast souffle - fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce
Waffle - house batter, maple syrup whipped cream, fresh fruit
Sweet chocolate crepes station - fresh fruit, whipped cream, jams
Pancake bar - house batter, maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit
Cranberry scones - orange marmalade
French toast with pears and fig pomegranate sauce
Fig muffins - honey and goat cheese
Chocolate mousse trifle - fresh berries
Sides - bacon, sausage, fruit, ham, yogurt parfaits
Apricot, date, and pistachio haroseth - middle eastern spices,
Prosciutto y melon - pedro marinated watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, prosciutto di parma
Spicy grape ricotta - crostini, red grapes
Fig and olive tapanaude - kalamata olives, baguette
Smoked salmon canapes smoked salmon spread - smoked salmon rosette, dried cherries, table cracker
Egg white bites - spinach, sundried tomatoes, feta
Shrimp and leek polenta cakes - shrimp, sautéed leeks, garlic aioli
Feta baked tomatoes - sliced tomato baked with feta and fresh herbs topped with a touch of warm bacon
Artichoke seraglio - breaded, roasted and braised artichokes hearts, trio sauces
Welsch rarebit - cheddar porter bechamel, rye, ground sausage
Spicy sausage rolls - puff pastry
Asparagus and mushroom tartlet - wild mushrooms, asparagus, and cream fresh
Mini brie and apple quiche - crisp apple, brie, farmhouse eggs
Arancini de riso - arborio rice, mozzarella cheese, light panko
Bacon wrapped dates - spiced almond, agave glaze
Tea sandwich - cucumber - dill, crème fraiche
Tea sandwich -tramezzini -cucumber, fresh herbs, mayo
Tea sandwich - watercress and egg salad - paprika, organic eggs, seasonal vegetables
Tea sandwich - smoke salmon- mascarpone, dill
Tea sandwich - japanese tuna - salad kewpie, tagorashi
Tea sandwich - pimento cheese house pimento, italian bread
Toast bar - avocado toast - avocado chop puree, micros, tomatoes, sherry vin reduction
Toast bar - abj - almond butter, jam, french butter
Toast bar - smoked salmon - chive cream, smoked salmon, basil oil
Toast bar - sunrise diy - assorted fruit, jams, butter
Scone - almond
Scone - buttermilk
Scone - dried fruit – cranberry. apricot, cherry
Scone - fresh fruit scone
Fig muffins honey- and goat cheese
Biscuit bar - assorted spreads, fruit jams
Zucchini carpaccio - citrus olive oil, toasted nuts,
Arugula and pear salad - mascarpone, toasted walnuts, citrus mascarpone
Mesclun greens - with a poached pear balsamic vinaigrette
Watermelon salad - feta, arugula, vinaigrette
Citrus salad - mixed greens, star anise syrup
Celas fantasy salad - cherry tomato, mangos, hearts of palm, jicama, tangerines, field greens, honey dijon mustard dressing
Sweet pepper salad - cous cous
Savory crepes station - ham, turkey, bacon seasonal vegetables
Prosciutto, artichoke, and potato gratin - artichoke and prosciutto mixed with thin potato
Arugula, crab and gruyère bread pudding - arugula, gruyere
Egg, potato, and pancetta pie - whipped eggs, herb crusted potatoes, pancetta
Tuscan frittata - farm fresh eggs, caramelized onion, medley potatoes
Spinach quiche - gruyere, caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes, red pepper rouille
Quiche lorraine -swiss cheese, ham & local farm eggs
Sweet chocolate crepes station - fresh fruit whipped cream jams
Chocolate chip pancakes - ghirardelli chocolate, whipped cream
Apple and cinnamon pancakes - buttermilk pancakes, flambéed apples
Pancake bar - house batter, maple syrup whipped cream, fresh fruit
French toast souffle - fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce
Waffle - house batter, maple syrup whipped cream, fresh fruit
Arancini- arborio rice, roasted tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmesan, garlic chips
Grilled italian bread- bread, borgonzola, prosciutto, truffle balsamic glaze
Marinated shrimp- shrimp, calabrian chili crisp, supreme orange, orange zest, cyprus salt
Ahi tuna crudo with olive oil and capers
Italian meatballs-beef, pecorino, basil pesto aioli, garlic, breadcrumbs
Stuffed mushrooms- portobello, artichokes, parsley, garlic, mozzarella
Caesar salad- romaine lettuce, charred lemon, anchovies, sourdough croutons, mint, pickled red onions
Caprese salad- heirloom tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted beet salad- arugula, beets, citrus vinaigrette, whipped ricotta, candied pistachios
Garden summer salad- mixed greens, tomatoes, watermelon, aged parmesan, cucumber, sunflower seeds, lemon honey dressing
Pasta bolognese- fresh pasta, cream, vodka, italian sausage, onions, herbs
Grilled herbed chicken- chicken, herbs, polenta, zucchini, capers, butter
Lobster ravioli- lobster, cream, lemon, peas, ,crispy breadcrumbs
Grilled ny strip steak risotto- steak, butter, garlic, parmesan, pecorino, arborio rice, truffle oil
Strawberry tiramisu- fresh cookies, dehydrated strawberries, mascarpone, whipped cream
Chocolate cake served with homemade gelato- chocolate, ice cream, sugar, vanilla
Coconut panna cotta- berries, prosecco, charred grapes, agar agar, vanilla, toasted coconut
Affogato- ice cream, espresso, chocolate syrup or berry syrup
Your own menu
Who could be better to guide you in creating the perfect menu for your special occasion than your private chef? Our home chefs in Chicago can help you craft it from cost to ingredients and restrictions!
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Chicago.
What's included in a private chef service in Chicago?
Everything from designing your menu, grocery shopping, cooking in your kitchen, serving the meals, and cleaning up the cooking space afterward is included in the private chef experience in Chicago. Tableware and glassware are not included in the service. Tipping is up to you.
How much does a private chef cost in Chicago, IL?
The cost of a personal chef in Chicago varies with group size.
Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 100 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, the average is 111 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, it's 113 USD per person. Couples pay an average of 134 USD per person.
Remember that prices vary based on the season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How to book a personal chef in Chicago, IL?
To book a private chef in Chicago, select your date and guest count and share your food preferences, intolerances, and kitchen details. You'll quickly get four customized menus to check, along with chefs' profiles, reviews, and dish photos.
Chat directly with the chefs for any menu adjustments or questions. Choose your chef and menu, finalize the booking online, and receive the chef's contact details to discuss final arrangements.
How can I find a personal chef in Chicago?
There are 257 available chefs in Chicago. If you want to try the personal chef service in Chicago, simply fill out a form, and you'll receive menu proposals from the top 3 chefs for your selected date. You can then review their profiles and choose your favorite.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service in Chicago?
There's no set limit on the number of people. Personal chef services are usually for smaller gatherings with friends or family, often in cozy homes. While there's no hard and fast rule, groups typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the personal chef in Chicago cook at my house?
Yes, a private chef always prepares the menu at the guest's house, which is the cornerstone of the experience. However, depending on the complexity or equipment demands of the menu, the home chef in Chicago may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home.
Can I cook along with the private chef?
You absolutely should! At every table, there is always someone who loves food and wants to spend time with the chef, learn some cooking tricks, and even hear insider tips from the chefs themselves while they prepare your food.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are a priority of professional cooking. Every one of our personal chefs in Chicago aims to bring the same service standards as a restaurant to your home. After customizing your menu, the chef purchases what they need to make it come to life on the scheduled date.
Are drinks included in the service of a home chef in Chicago, Illinois?
By default, drinks do not count as part of your booking. However, you can talk with your private chef and fit the cost as an "extra" on the menu proposals they create for your event.
How much should I tip a home chef in Chicago, IL?
You are free to decide the tip appropriate for your personal chef and their service. But if you would like to know, based on the tips of 25,104 guests in Chicago, IL, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about personal chefs in Chicago
Learn more about our personal chefs in Chicago and their services.
With an average age of 45, our private chefs in Chicago, IL, offer extensive culinary knowledge.
44% of our chefs are women
Just 4 hours from request to menu
Our first private chef service in Chicago was in 2017-03-18.
12% of our private chef services in Chicago include kids.
A single client has booked the same home chef in Chicago 15 times.
30% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Chicago in the last year
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 4 languages
More than 58.8% of guests hire a private chef in Chicago more than once
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days.
We uploaded over 1,926 pictures of our Chicago personal chef experience.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.
How much does a personal chef cost in Chicago, IL?
The number of guests participating in the private chef experience in Chicago determines the specifics.
Prices range from 100 USD to 134 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 100 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 111 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 113 USD. For 2 people: 134 USD.
Remember, every destination is different, and prices fluctuate with the seasons. The following chart shows the typical prices our private chefs in Chicago charge each month.
How many private chef services are booked in Chicago each month?
Private chef reservations may vary seasonally depending on the destination. To view monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Chicago, Illinois, check this table.
Hiring a private chef in Chicago is ideal at any time, but prices can change due to demand. If you're looking for a private chef for a night in Chicago, we recommend you book early to secure your reservation. Rent a chef for your home in Chicago, IL now!
How many personal chefs sign up in Chicago each month?
We've been in the private chef scene in Chicago for many years and have gained the trust of many local chefs who have and continue to join us every month.
To bring the best experience to your home in Chicago, IL, we add 2 new personal chefs each month as ambassadors. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new and exciting chefs.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Chicago?
Our six main types of cuisine in Chicago are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American.
However, the most requested cuisine in Chicago, IL, is Surprise. Our chefs design exciting menus based on your preferences.
Our private chefs create personalized menus for each request, considering dietary restrictions and proposing fusion options. Submit your request to explore thrilling culinary possibilities crafted by our personal chefs.
Bring a private chef to your home in Chicago
Are you looking to try out exciting flavors? You can enjoy a chef at your home in any Chicago location.
Take a Chef offers a unique dining experience for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, or family gathering. Whether you need a vegan chef in Chicago or a personal chef with healthy options, we've got you covered!
On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal at your Chicago home in Illinois. Plus, our private chefs will leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!
Chicago's best private chefs in your kitchen
Every one of our private chefs has been trained in leading culinary schools and has years of experience in Chicago's best restaurants, hotels, and resorts in the North, West, and South sides. Explore our more than 257 personal chefs available in Chicago; we are confident that we can connect you with the perfect chef for you.
Any chef you select can make your menu work, considering food allergies, vegan options, and even healthy but tasty alternatives for those who want to keep taking care of themselves.
Your house, the city's best restaurant
With Michelin-starred restaurants, Chicago has a proud mixture of local and international cuisines that is celebrated every year. But why wait to have a taste of Chicago? Create a unique and intimate dining experience with Take a Chef. More than just a private chef agency, we specialize in sharing our passion for food and giving our guests the freedom to connect with their loved ones.
Hear from our personal chefs in Chicago
Find what each of our private chefs brings to the table and what sets them apart. Enjoy the culinary skills of a talented chef right in your Chicago home! Let them approach your event and ideal meal with their particular taste and personalize every detail you want.
