Private Chef in Citrus Park
Rent one of our 227 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Citrus Park
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Citrus Park in March 2017, more than 227 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Citrus Park and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Hillsborough County.
Starting in 2017, 2,729 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Citrus Park. To book your chef in Citrus Park, 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 999 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,003 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.53 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,729 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Citrus Park usually book menus around 191 USD per person, including 3.54 courses, sharing an average of 3.98 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Citrus Park.












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.
227 Private Chefs in Citrus Park
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More than 2,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.13 Chef
The guests in Citrus Park have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.13.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Citrus Park received an average score of 4.67.
4.47 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.47 average score.
4.73 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Citrus Park has been scored with a 4.73 on average.
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999 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Citrus Park
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Burrata with confit tomatoes and fresh basil
Green salad with lemon vinaigrette and shaved parmesan
Sicilian caponata with eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs
Creamy seasonal vegetable soup
Tomato, garlic, and basil bruschetta
Zucchini carpaccio with lemon and parmesan
Mediterranean salad with cucumber, tomato, and olives
Roasted vegetables with provençal herbs
Creamy carrot or squash soup
Artisan bread with herb-infused olive oil
Mushroom risotto
Parmesan and herb risotto
Penne pasta with rustic tomato sauce
Tagliatelle with butter and parmesan
Short pasta with basil pesto
Orzotto with mediterranean vegetables
Potato gnocchi with tomato sauce
Moroccan couscous with vegetables and herbs
Creamy rice with vegetables and parmesan
Pasta with a light cream and herb sauce
Handmade meatballs in tomato sauce
Grilled white fish with olive oil and lemon
Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs
Chicken with honey mustard sauce
Grilled salmon with seasonal vegetables
Pasta with homemade meat ragu
Grilled flat iron steak, herb butter, roasted vegetables
Hanger steak with red wine demi-glace and seasonal vegetables
Slow-braised beef short ribs in red wine sauce, creamy polenta, and seasonal vegetables
Classic tiramissu
Chocolate lava cake warm chocolate cake with molten center
Berry cheesecake
Classic pumpkin pie
Crème brûlée — creme de baunilha com crosta de açúcar caramelizado
Chocolate-orange mousse
2. brownie with vanilla ice cream
Soupe à l'oignon gratinée caramelized onion soup gratinated with gruyère cheese and toasted bread
Salade niçoise tuna salad with lettuce, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies, and black olives
Confit de canard duck confit in its own fat, served with roasted potatoes and caramelized onions
Ratatouille provençal vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion, and bell pepper
Coq au vin chicken stew with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and onions. served with mashed potatoes
Boeuf bourguignon beef stew with red wine, onions, carrots, and mushrooms. served with noodles
Sole meunière sole meunière with butter, parsley, and lemon
Steak-frites grilled steak with french fries
Crème brûlée custard dessert caramelized with a crispy layer of burnt sugar
Mousse au chocolat light and creamy chocolate mousse
Tuna tostada - tequila cured tuna, avocado, pepita crunch, salsa roja, cilantro slaw
Tulum ceviche - lime-chili jello, black sea bass, tiger’s milk, coconut vinegar, spiced cbd oil, chamomile
Gorditas - stuffed masa with braised pork (or chicken), salsa verde, queso fresco, pickled red onion
Cochinita pibil taco - braised cochinita (pork), blue corn tortilla, lime-red onion, salsa verde, cilantro
Chicken tamale - chicken tinga, pumpkin seed mole or salsa verde, crema, jalapeño escabeche
Mole poblano enchiladas - pulled chicken, sweet-spicy mole, crema, queso fresco, radish, avocado
Chorizo clams - mexican chorizo, white wine, guajillo adobo butter, herbs, french baguette
Short rib birria - birria consommé, braised short rib, shaved white onion, fried shallot, tortillas
Concha ice-cream sandwich - mexican chocolate concha, vanilla bean ice cream, churro crumble
Carajillo tiramisu - mezcal, colombian coffee, mexican cacao, galleta maria
Loire, france // touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Baked camembert fondue, roasted figs, walnuts and french baguette
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
French onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Lobster bisque // florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, half & half
Fondue // gruyere, emmental and raclette melted cheese, sauvignon blanc, baguettes
Coquilles saint-jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere, béchamel, panko
Crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated with gruyere
Ratatouille // eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomato, basil
Escargots // helix snails, garlic butter. lemon, parsley, french baguette
Foie grass // bruschetta, seared foie grass, caramelized pear, grape confiture, roquefort, blackberry
Magret de canard // duck breast à l'orange, dauphinoise potato, organic baby spinach
Gordon blue // glazed ham and gruyere cheese, chicken with dauphinoise au gratin
Scallops provençal // sauvignon blanc, black garlic butter, mint, green pea puree, mushrooms and truffle risotto
Beef bourguignon // black angus ribeye, burgundy, rainbow carrots, tipsy onions, baby bella, french baguette
Chateaubriand // sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato souffle au gratin, au jus
Mignon au poivre // pepper crusted tenderloin, petite potatoes, green peppercorn cream sauce
Lobster thermidor // garlic butter, béchamel, cognac, grated gruyere
Duck confit // sous vide duck thigh, herbs de provence, merlot reduction, potatoes souffle au gratin
Sauternes, france // dessert wine lush and balanced with lemon confit, apricot and passion fruit aromas and bright floral accents
Crème brulé // vanilla, flambe, cognac vsop
Poires pochées // creme de cassis, vanilla, cinnamon, vanilla sorbet
Crepe suzette // sweet french crepe, orange zest, grand marnier, orange sorbet
Crab stuffed tomatoes
Shrimp crostini w. spicy cream sauce
Smokey whitefish plantain sliders w. cilantro crema
Mussels in garlic white wine sauce
Fish stew w. cuban bread
Bang bang shrimp
Chimichurri grilled shrimp skewers
Classic tossed salad (house vinaigrette)
Classic caesar
Chef joy’s signature salad (spring salad, toasted walnuts, berries, green ginger dressing)
Potato salad
Fruit & mint salad
5 spice roasted fish
Crispy skin branzino w. tomatoes and capers, buttered herb pasta
Fish in browned butter sauce w. creamy mashed potatoes & green beans almondine
Fish fry (assorted fish, shrimp, scallops, clams hushpuppies)
Cajun shrimp or salmon w. grits
Shrimp & sausage boil
Creamy cajun salmon, butter bath potatoes, sauteed spinach
Citrus ginger whitefish w. fried rice & steamed veggies
Roasted fish in garlic chili sauce w. aromatic rice and assorted veggies
Note: menu is customizable. please advise if you would like to change any option
Adaptable to dietary restrictions
Brioche bread pudding
Chocolate covered strawberry smoothie parfait
Tres leches
Fruit and candied nuts over sweet cashew cream
Apple crisp
Blueberry miso crumble
Bacon wrapped shrimp with teriyaki sauce on a sliced pineapple
Italian wedge salad
Surf & turf (lamb chops)
Surf & turf filet mignon
Banana pudding
Fried cheesecake biscuits w/ ice cream
Gyoza filled with pork, ginger and scallions, lightly pan-fried
Chicken gyoza with soy and sesame
Vegetable gyoza with mushrooms and cabbage
Japanese cucumber salad with rice vinegar and sesame
Steamed edamame with sea salt and sesame
Sautéed shimeji mushrooms with butter and soy sauce
White fish ceviche with citrus, soy and ginger
Seared tuna tataki with sesame seeds
Salmon carpaccio with ponzu sauce
Lightly battered seasonal vegetables
1. traditional miso soup miso broth with tofu and scallions
2. miso soup with mushrooms miso broth with assorted mushrooms
3. vegetable yakisoba stir-fried noodles with vegetables
4. chicken yakisoba stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetab
5. beef yakisoba stir-fried noodles with beef and vegetables
6. shrimp yakisoba stir-fried noodles with shrimp and vegetables
7. udon noodles in light broth udon noodles served in a light broth with vegetables
8. homestyle ramen (mild broth) comfort-style ramen with a light and balanced broth
9. steamed japanese rice with sesame and scallions
10. japanese rice with egg and soy sauce comfort-style gohan with egg and soy sauce
11. mixed yakisoba
1. chef’s selection of nigiri sushi
2. salmon sashimi
3. tuna sashimi
4. salmon hand roll with cream cheese (salmon temaki)
5. tuna hand roll (tuna temaki)
6. philadelphia roll salmon, cream cheese and rice
7. california roll crab stick, avocado and cucumber
8. crispy salmon roll (hot roll) deep-fried salmon roll
9. chicken teppanyaki with vegetables grilled chicken with vegetables
10. beef teppanyaki with teriyaki sauce
11. grilled salmon with crispy skin, served with steamed broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light citrus butter or teriyaki glaze
12. grilled white fish served with broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light herb butter and lemon
13. grilled mahi-mahi or sea bass served with broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light garlic and olive oil sauce
1. chocolate lava cake warm chocolate cake with molten center
2. classic tiramisu traditional italian dessert with mascarpone and coffee
3. strawberry and milk terrine layered strawberry and milk dessert, light and refreshing
4. tres leches cake sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk
5. grilled pineapple with honey syrup
6. fresh fruits with passion fruit sauce
7. brazilian-style strawberry dessert with cream fresh strawberries with sweet cream
8. chocolate mousse light and airy chocolate mousse
9. vanilla panna cotta with red berry sauce
10. seasonal fruit platter
Crispy ginger garlic wings
Cream cheese golden bags w. thai sweet chill sauce
Pan fried dumplings w. ponzu
Chicken teriyaki meatballs
Spicy cucumber salad
Ginger salad
Classic tossed salad (house vinaigrette)
Miso soup
Fruit & mint salad
Chicken & steak teriyaki, jasmine rice, miso butter seared cabbage
Orange ginger chicken, sesame fried rice, steamed broccolini
Miso mirin cod w. sesame fried riced and mixed veggies
5 spice roasted fish w. aromatic rice and assorted veggies
Hibachi chicken & steak w. assorted mixed veggies and fried rice or soba noodle, ginger sauce & white sauce
Note: menu is customizable. please advise if you would like to modify any option
Adaptable to dietary restrictions
Matcha cheese cake parfait
Milk tea bread pudding
Asian spiced apple crisp
Blueberry miso crumble
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 Citrus Park.
What does a private chef service include in Citrus Park?
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 Citrus Park?
The price of renting a chef in Citrus Park 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 160 USD to 205 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 160 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 160 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 185 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 205 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 Citrus Park?
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 227 chefs available in Citrus Park. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Citrus Park 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 Citrus Park?
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 Citrus Park each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Citrus Park, 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 Citrus Park.
Cost of a private chef in Citrus Park
The cost of hiring a private chef in Citrus Park 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 160 USD to 205 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 160 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 160 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 185 USD
For 2 people: 205 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 Citrus Park!
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 Citrus Park?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Citrus Park: 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 Citrus Park!






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









