Private Chef in Colleton County
Rent one of our 37 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Colleton County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Colleton County in March 2018, more than 37 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Colleton County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Colleton County.
Starting in 2018, 16,187 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Colleton County. To book your chef in Colleton County, 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 2,778 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 6,505 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, 16,187 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Colleton County usually book menus around 176.3 USD per person, including 4.63 courses, sharing an average of 5.85 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 Colleton County.












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.
37 Private Chefs in Colleton County
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More than 16,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.58 Chef
The guests in Colleton County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.58.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Colleton County received an average score of 4.8.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Colleton County has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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2,778 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Colleton County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Caprese salad
Classic panzanella
Cucumber carpaccio (vegetarian)
Heirloom tomato basil soup (vegetarian)
Chicken marsala
Lasagna carbonara
Salmon piccata
Veal marsala
Tiramisu
Italian cream cake
Almond butter cannoli
White chocolate truffle mousse
Brunswick stew
Bayou gumbo
Black & blue wedge
Broccoli & cheddar casserole soup
Ogeechee fish & grits
Country fried steak
Rosemary chicken & waffles
The honey dijon chicken
Georgia boy peach cobbler
Southern pecan pie
Bourbon caramel bread pudding
Banana cream trifle
Tamlas famous guacamole and chips
Salsa with chips
Homemade jalapeño queso with chips
Layered bean and cheese dip ,sour cream, avocado, onion, jalapeño and tomato
Loaded bean and cheese nachos
Mexican corn(elote)- creme fraiche and spices on roasted corn covered in cojita and served w/ lime
Spanish rice
Refined or black beans
Cilantro slaw
Black-eyed pea, roasted corn, avocado salad
Tacos- chicken, steak or shrimp
Chipotle chicken enchiladas with cheese and salsa verde
Vegan meat “tacos“ or enchiladas
Beef and chicken fajitas
Shredded beef barbacoa ( or jackfruit )
Chicken or steak quesadillas
Shrimp and cheese stuffed poblano’s
Deconstructed keylime pie
Churro bars with ice cream
Mexican chocolate pot de creme
Adult kitchen sink ice cream sandwiches w/ caramel and chocolate ganache
Seasonal fruit cobbler
Peach crumble( when in season) w/ ice cream
Bruschetta
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Deviled eggs with bacon lardon
Filet bites with chimichurri and creamy horseradish sauce
Roasted red pepper hummus with veggies and naan bread
Spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Warm crab dip
Brie, prosciutto, pepper jelly wrapped in puff pastry
Southern charcutier with pickled shrimp, local made summer sausage, alligator sausage(upon availability), homemade pimento cheese, pepper jelly on cream cheese, pickled okra and pork rinds
Beet salad with whipped feta cheese and pistachios
Mixed greens with granny smith apples, blue cheese crumbles and walnuts tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette
Southern greens with collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow bell peppers, spiced pecans tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Beef brisket with scalloped potatoes and green beans
Bbq shrimp - local shrimp cooked in bbq sauce with skillet onions, potatoes and green beans
Harissa salmon or local fish - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Local fish with a lima bean, corn and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Local fish with a pineapple, mango salsa, roasted red potatoes and asparagus
Local fish with charleston red rice and roasted broccolini with a jalapeno peach sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob and red potatoes
Pork ribs or pulled pork with skillet potatoes and onions with green beans
Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and a blackberry red wine sauce
Marinated flank steak with chimichurri sauce, roasted red potatoes and a vegetable medley
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Key lime pie
Tiramisu
Fudge brownies with salted caramel
Roasted garlic gruyere cheese dip w/ a hint of nutmeg and cherry wine served w/ a beautiful platter of veggies, crusty bread, pretzels and cured sausages
Pepperjack spiced cheese dip w/ a beautiful platter of veggies, crusty bread, pretzels and cured sausages
Southern pimento cheese dip w/ a hint of local pilsner, a beautiful platter of veggies, crusty bread, pretzels and cured sausages
French raclette cheese dip w/ a hint of champagne & a beautiful platter of veggies, crusty bread, pretzels and cured sausages
Local shrimp w/ citrus broth & 2 dipping sauces
Steak & chicken w/ rosemary red wine broth & 2 dipping sauces
Cheese ravioli w/ tomato basil broth w/ parmesan rind & 2 dipping sauces
Tofu or veggie "meat" in a teriyaki broth & two dipping sauces
Southern pork & chicken in a bbq broth & two dipping sauces
Steak, shrimp and chicken(extra charge per person) w/ choice of broth & two dipping sauces
Dark chocolate fondue w/ fresh fruit, marshmallows, pretzels & doughnut holes( option to add cheesecake /cake, brownie or cookie bites)
Salted caramel fondue fresh fruit, marshmallows, pretzels & doughnut holes( option to add cheesecake /cake, brownies or cookie bites)
Turtle fondue- a delicious blend of milk chocolate, caramel and pecans with a hint of rum (option to add cheesecake /cake, brownies or cookie bites)
Butterscotch fondue fresh fruit, marshmallows, pretzels & doughnut holes( option to add cheesecake /cake, brownies or cookie bites)
Appetizer shrimp and grits
Brie and prosciutto , pepper jelly wrapped in puff pastry
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Chicken potstickers with dipping sauce
Filet bites with chimichurri and creamy horseradish sauce
Italian charcuterie
Lump crab meat served in endive leaves with a lemon vinaigrette
Southern charcutier with pickled shrimp, local made summer sausage, alligator sausage(upon availability), homemade pimento cheese, pepper jelly on cream cheese, pickled okra and pork rinds
Triple dip - green goddess, beetroot greek yogurt and olive tapenade with veggies and naan bread
Mini crab cakes with remoulade sauce
Spicy ahi tuna - rare spicy ahi tuna on gf brown rice sesame crackers topped with avocado
Warm crab dip
Beet salad with whipped feta cheese and pistachios
Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
Mixed greens with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blue cheese crumbles, and walnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Charleston "she" crab soup
Southern greens with collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow bell peppers, spiced pecans tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and a blackberry red wine sauce
Local fish with lima bean, corn, and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob, and red potatoes
Bbq shrimp - local shrimp cooked in bbq sauce with skillet onions, potatoes and green beans
Coconut salmon with spinach, red onions over a bed of jasmine rice with a coconut milk sauce
Filet, shrimp, harissa salmon with asparagus and roasted red potatoes
Harissa salmon or local fish - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Local fish with a lima bean, corn and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Local fish with a pineapple, mango salsa, roasted red potatoes and asparagus
Ricotta gnocchi with local shrimp, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, onions, buffalo mozzarella in a garlic white wine sauce
Pork ribs or pulled pork with skillet potatoes and onions with green beans
Shrimp pasta - with cherry tomatoes, onions, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil tossed with linguini in a white wine garlic sauce
Awesome chocolate cake
Bananas foster
Chia spice cake topped with sugared ginger
Coconut cake
Key lime pie
Rustic apple tart
German chocolate cake
She crab stew
Low country boil soup
Creole cobb salad
Cajun crab cake
Crispy gator bites
Brisket egg rolls
Hush puppy & pimento
Crawfish étouffée
Carolina lamb chops
Smokey ribeye
Chipotle lime pork mojo
Bananas foster cheesecake
Berry flambe
Tarte tatin
Caramel apple cheesecake
Appetizer shrimp and grits
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Chicken potstickers with dipping sauce
Deviled eggs with bacon
Filet bites with chimichurri and creamy horseradish sauce
Spicy ahi tuna - rare spicy ahi tuna on gf brown rice sesame crackers topped with avocado
Beet salad with whipped feta cheese and pistachios
Charleston "she" crab soup
Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
Mixed greens with granny smith apples, blue cheese crumbles and walnuts tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette
Southern greens with collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow bell peppers, spiced pecans tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Bbq shrimp - local shrimp cooked in bbq sauce with skillet onions, potatoes and green beans
Filet and golden tilefish with roasted red potatoes and asparagus
Filet mignon and shrimp scampi with asparagus and sweet potato hash
Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and a blackberry red wine sauce
Harissa salmon or local fish - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Local fish with a lima bean, corn and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Local fish with charleston red rice and roasted broccolini with a jalapeno peach sauce
Marinated flank steak with chimichurri sauce, roasted red potatoes and a vegetable medley
Filet and lobster tails with roasted potatoes and asparagus
2-4 person chia spice cake with vanilla orange zest icing topped with sugared ginger
2-4 person chocolate cake
2-4 person coconut cake
2-4 person vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Crème brûlée
Fudge brownies with salted caramel
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 Colleton County.
What does a private chef service include in Colleton County?
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 Colleton County?
The price of renting a chef in Colleton County 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 141 USD to 165 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 141 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 135 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 147 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 165 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 Colleton County?
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 37 chefs available in Colleton County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Colleton County 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 Colleton County?
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 Colleton County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Colleton County, 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 Colleton County.
Cost of a private chef in Colleton County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Colleton County 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 141 USD to 165 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 141 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 147 USD
For 2 people: 165 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Colleton County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Colleton County: 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 Colleton County!






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









