Private Chef in Coral Gables
Rent one of our 813 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Coral Gables
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Coral Gables in March 2017, more than 813 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Coral Gables and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Miami-Dade County.
Starting in 2017, 73,059 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Coral Gables. To book your chef in Coral Gables, 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 32,711 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 51,082 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.79 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 73,059 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Coral Gables usually book menus around 179 USD per person, including 4.31 courses, sharing an average of 4.7 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 Coral Gables.












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.
813 Private Chefs in Coral Gables
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More than 73,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.64 Chef
The guests in Coral Gables have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.64.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Coral Gables received an average score of 4.82.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Coral Gables has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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32,711 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Coral Gables
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Arepita bites with queso fresco & ají verde
Chicharrón – crispy pork
Caribbean ceviche in lime juice with red onion, cilantro, mango)
Mojo-marinated pork – citrus-garlic slow-cooked pork, served with black beans, rice, and plantains
Tostones / maduros – fried green or sweet plantains 
Lomo saltado – beef stir-fry with fries
Argentinian steak with chimichurri
Key lime flan
Guava and cheese crème brûlée
Black bean soups (frijoles negro)
Lentil soup (lentejas)
Traditional cuban ajiaco
Avocado salad with tomato, onions, vinegar and olive oil
Cucumber red onions lime and salt salad
Seasonal mixed salad with toasted bread croutons
Mojo pork with cassava with garlic citrus sauce (cerdo asado con mojo con yuca con mojito)
Cuban style ground beef with white rice (picadillo con arroz blanco)
Vegetable fried rice (arroz frito de vegetales) and special fried rice( arroz frito con camarones , pollo, y jamon)
Shrimp scampi (camarones alajillo)
Coconut flan single portion
Guava flan single portion
Tomato and buratta with balsamic vinegar
Grilled octopus with salsa verde
Mussels with white wine and basil
Shrimp scampi
Cacio and pepe
Pasta carbonara
Grilled branzino with arugula salad and fennel
Beef lasagna
Pasta alla vodka with shrimp
Filet mignon with asparagus and mashed potatoes
Tiramisu
Gelato with berries
Shrimp cocktail with mayonnaise and tropical fruit
House salad italian style
-arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, diced beef tenderloin sautéed in modena balsamic vinegar, served with italian extra virgin olive oil and parmesan shavings (with honey-roasted almonds)
- shrimp sautéed with garlic and parsley, served on beet mayonnaise with a caper and olive mince/pâté
-beef or tuna or corvina tartare in italian style
Asparagus risotto and mushroom with truffle flavor
Limoncello risotto with asparagus and pistachio cream
Linguine tomato source, tuna more olives, oregano and capers
Carbonara pasta with mushrooms and more parmigiano reggiano
-linguine with seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, octopus, squid, scallops) in a lemon pesto cream sauce with almonds and cheese
--asparagus risotto with fresh fish (mahi-mahi, tuna, or other)
-lobster & ricotta stuffed tortellini served with a rich red shrimp sauce
Beef filet mignon red wine reduction sauce, bacon-infused mashed potato cream with truffle oil, sautéed mixed vegetables finished with italian balsamic glaze
Honey glazed mahi mahi — mild white fish brushed with a honey-soy glaze, served with coconut or jasmine rice and vegetables
Honey glazed salmon with sesame broccolini
Baked chicken or turkey breast flavored with italian spices and wine, served with a cream of mixed roasted vegetables
- pork tenderloin with apples and mustard
Oven-roasted turkey (pork or chicken)marinated with garlic and italian spices, covered with bacon and baby carrots, served whole or sliced
Tiramisu in a glass
Crème brûlée with chocolate pearls (three colors)
Chocolate covered strawberry's
• caprese and avocado salad in a skewer with a spicy balsamic reduction
• crostini topped with avocado cream and a spicy, garlicky shrimp
• chipotle hummus with crudités
• crostini with feta cheese and a peach-jalapeño pico de gallo
• choriqueso (chorizo with cheese) quesadilla bites
• grilled quesadillas filled with roasted poblano peppers and roasted corn in a creamy sauce
• molletes: traditional mexican toast with refried beans and a blend of three cheeses au gratin, topped with pico de gallo
• sinaloa-style cream cheese shrimp dip
• the best guacamole ever, served with tortilla chips
• ahi tuna aguachile (raw ahi tuna submerged in a spicy serrano pepper-lime marinade)
• shanklish: yogurt cheese balls coated with za'atar and chile de árbol
• mexican angel-hair pasta (fideo) in a tomato-chipotle sauce with chorizo
• spaghetti with cilantro-pepita pesto
• jícama and mandarin orange salad with pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (nov.-apr.)
• watermelon-tomatillo salad with jalapeño dressing (may-sept.)
• peach, tomato, tomatillo and jalapeño salad
• spicy avocado soup (chilled)
• sweet corn, tomato, and avocado salad with cilantro-jalapeño dressing
• traditional tortilla soup (sopa azteca) served with accoutrement (for self-assembly): cheese, crema, roasted ancho chiles, cilantro, avocado
• smoked trout tostada topped with slices of avocado
• chef's garden salad with mustard vinaigrette
• roasted poblano pepper and corn lasagna
• bacon-japapeño mac & cheese
• beer-braised pork tacos, served with habanero-pickled onions
• baked chicken enchiladas in a creamy sauce, au gratin (enchiladas suizas)
• flank steak tacos with jamaica (hibiscus) and jalapeño syrup (spicy and sweet)
• queso fundido (melted cheese blend) with either crispy chorizo or garlic mushrooms
• shrimp (or whitefish) mexican ceviche, served with plantain chips
• tequila, chipotle, and crema shrimp
• pan-seared mahi mahi in adobo with grilled pineapple salsa
• shrimp and grits with a mexican twist
• coffee flan with a subtle tequila whipped cream
• grilled plantains in a honey buttery sauce with fresh berries, pecans, and homemade crema
• mexican chocolate mousse with burnt rum
• rich brown butter and walnut brownies, served with vanilla ice cream
• silky cream cheese flan, served with fresh berries
• spicy mexican dark chocolate torte (flourless)
• mango-serrano pepper-mezcal sorbet
• spicy dark chocolate pudding with chile and cinnamon
• corn panna cotta with blueberry coulis
Caprese salad - sliced fresh mozzarella (or vegan cheese) tomatoes an basil drizzedl with balsamic glazer and olive oil
Roasted beet and goat cheese salad - roasted beets paired with creamy goat cheese, arugula and a citrus vinaigrette, sprinkled with pistachios
Garlic butter shrimp -juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and white wine, served with crusty bread
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Grilled chicken with lemon herb sauce - juicy grilled chicken thighs topped with a zesty lemon herb sauce, served with roasted potatoes, and green beans
Vegetarian ratatouille - a medley of roasted zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers, in a light tomato sauce, served with crusty bread
Honey glazed salmon with couscous - pan seared salmon topped with a honey glaze, served with a lemon infused couscous and grilled asparagus
Fillet mignon with garlic butter - grilled fillet mignon topped with garlic herb butter, served with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus
Crème brûlée with fresh berries - a creamy vanilla custard topped with a layer of crispy caramelized sugar
Strawberry cheesecake - a creamy strawberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh strawberries and a berry glaze
Chocolate chip cookie
Italian cold meats and burrata board
-tropical fruits caramelized with honey and lime, served with a small mahi-mahi fillet in an orange cream sauce
-burrata cheese served on a bed of spinach cream and sprinkled with shavings of parmigiano reggiano cheese
-arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, diced beef tenderloin sautéed in modena balsamic vinegar, served with italian extra virgin olive oil and parmesan shavings (with honey-roasted almonds)
-baked stuffed mushrooms
-breaded and fried shrimp with avocado mayonnaise
-grilled eggplant (two varieties) with oil and spices, served with asparagus (white or green) and accompanied by a honey and orange glaze
Mushroom, sausage and saffron risotto with lime
Fresh pasta with saffron and roasted peppers, caramelized spring onions, and toasted almonds
Tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach with butter cream, walnuts and sage
Linguine tomato source, tuna and zafarán
-spaghetti (or short pasta) with creamed spinach
-spaghetti with asparagus cream, pistachios, and a dusting of lime
-radicchio and red wine risotto with cheese cream
--asparagus risotto with fresh fish (mahi-mahi, tuna, or other)
-a classic mediterranean pasta dish with tomato sauce, pesto, and cream for an explosion of flavors
Pasta alfredo with shrimp and parsley
Mezza manica pasta with spicy pink sauce, sicilian chili pepper and vodka
- pasta with tomato sauce, fresh tuna, and capers
Stew, beef with red wine reduction and mixed vegetables
Sicilian-style tuna or swordfish
Chicken escalope with vegetables
Garlic and lemon prawns with butter and fried seafood batter
-baked salmon with aromatic herbs side dish: sautéed spinach and carrots
-filet mignon in a cream sauce with mustard, soy sauce, capers, and tri-color peppercorns
-tender lamb ribs slow-braised in italian red wine (primitivo or montepulciano), finished with a blackberry glaze
-fresh fish (sea bass, pargo, or fresh catch of the day) baked in butter and italian spices, accompanied by sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes with nutmeg and pepper
-sea bass with limoncello and butter, infused with mint spices, served with tender lamb ribs and white asparagus
Chocolate cake with a warm, melting center
Tiramisu
Crème brûlée
• the best guacamole ever, served with tortilla chips
• crostini topped with avocado cream and a spicy, garlicky shrimp
• molletes: traditional mexican toast with refried beans and a blend of three cheeses au gratin, topped with pico de gallo
• choriqueso (chorizo with cheese) quesadilla bites
• grilled quesadillas filled with roasted poblano peppers and roasted corn in a creamy sauce
• chipotle hummus with crudités
• caprese and avocado salad in a skewer with a spicy balsamic reduction
• sinaloa-style cream cheese shrimp dip
• ahi tuna aguachile (raw ahi tuna submerged in a spicy serrano pepper-lime marinade)
• crostini with feta cheese and a peach-jalapeño pico de gallo
• shanklish: yogurt cheese balls coated with za'atar and chile de árbol
• mexico city-style street corn (lime juice, chili pepper powder, a hint of mayo)
• mexican angel-hair pasta (fideo) in a tomato-chipotle sauce with chorizo
• sweet corn, tomato, and avocado salad with cilantro-jalapeño dressing
• spicy avocado soup (chilled)
• watermelon-tomatillo salad with jalapeño dressing (may-sept.)
• jícama and mandarin orange salad with pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (nov.-apr.)
• traditional tortilla soup (sopa azteca): spicy tomato broth, crispy tortilla strips. queso fresco, ancho chiles, avocado and crema
• smoked trout tostada topped with slices of avocado
• spaghetti with cilantro-pepita pesto
• peach, tomato, tomatillo and jalapeño salad
• chef's garden salad with mustard vinaigrette
• turkey-mint meatballs in a tomato-chipotle sauce with homemade crema
• beer-braised pork tacos, served with habanero-pickled onions
• flank steak tacos with jamaica (hibiscus) and jalapeño syrup (spicy and sweet)
• bacon-japapeño mac & cheese
• baked chicken enchiladas in a creamy sauce, au gratin (enchiladas suizas)
• queso fundido (melted cheese blend) with either crispy chorizo or garlic mushrooms
• shrimp (or whitefish) mexican ceviche, served with plantain chips
• chicken mole tacos, made with black oaxaca mole
• grilled flank steak strips marinated and dark mexican beer, served with rice and beans
• pan-seared mahi mahi in adobo with grilled pineapple salsa
• lime-rubbed grilled chicken tacos with avocado-corn relish
• shrimp and grits with a mexican twist
• silky cream cheese flan, served with fresh berries
• traditional mexican three-milks cake (pastel de tres leches) (6+guests)
• grilled plantains in a honey buttery sauce with fresh berries, pecans, and homemade crema
• coffee flan with a subtle tequila whipped cream
• spicy mexican dark chocolate torte (flourless)
• mexican traditional corn ice cream, served with savory popcorn
• mexican chocolate mousse with burnt rum
• rich brown butter and walnut brownies, served with vanilla ice cream
• mango-serrano pepper-mezcal sorbet
• dulce de leche cheesecake with pecans (6+ guests)
• sweet corn ice cream
• spicy dark chocolate pudding with chile and cinnamon
• warm cherry-jalapeño-mint upside-down cake
• corn panna cotta with blueberry coulis
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 Coral Gables.
What does a private chef service include in Coral Gables?
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 Coral Gables?
The price of renting a chef in Coral Gables 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 115 USD to 130 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 115 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 117 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 135 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 130 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 Coral Gables?
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 813 chefs available in Coral Gables. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Coral Gables 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 Coral Gables?
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 Coral Gables each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Coral Gables, 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 Coral Gables.
Cost of a private chef in Coral Gables
The cost of hiring a private chef in Coral Gables 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 115 USD to 130 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 115 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 117 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 135 USD
For 2 people: 130 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 Coral Gables!
7 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 Coral Gables?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Coral Gables: 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 Coral Gables!






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









