Private Chef in Corning
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Corning
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Corning in May 2021, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Corning and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Steuben County.
Starting in 2021, 73,415 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Corning. To book your chef in Corning, 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 14,241 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 29,272 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 73,415 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Corning usually book menus around 166 USD per person, including 4.07 courses, sharing an average of 5.41 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 Corning.












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.
13 Private Chefs in Corning
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More than 73,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.4 Chef
The guests in Corning have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.4.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Corning received an average score of 4.77.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Corning has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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14,241 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Corning
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








“chicken parm fritter”: crispy croquette of chicken confit with parmigiano reggiano mornay, spicy tomato ragu
Heirloom tomato salad: sliced heirloom tomato, heirloom cherry tomato, mint and basil foam, merlot vinegar
“caesar” salad: wedge of romaine, caesar dressing, sicilian anchovy, lemon, spicy breadcrumb
Fluke crudo: sliced fluke, cauliflower, bottarga, salmorigilo
"bucatini and clams": shellfish tomato bisque, little neck clams, guanciale, mint, basil
Fusilli: braised lamb, tomato ragu, marsala wine, pecorino, basil
Spaghetti: bottarga, italian herbs, lemon, spicy breadcrumbs
Orecchiette: sweet corn and cherry tomato, guanciale, ricotta, spicy garlic and walnut “gremolata”
“bistecca alla fiorentina”, tuscan style ny strip steak, asparagus, roasted tomato purée, caramelized fennel and onion, marsala rosemary jus
Sous vide swordfish, farro and broad beans, charred broccolini, sauce verte, garlic scape pesto
Chicken: sous vide then pan roasted chicken breast, chicken thigh roulade with duxelles and herbs, tuscan kale, parsley veloute
Veal chop parmigiana: breaded bone in veal chop, tomato and mozzarella, side of pasta or broccoli rabe
Branzino: lemon caper butter sauce, orzo with sundried tomato, sautéed green beans
“ferrero rocher cake”: layered chocolate vanilla cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, hazelnuts, vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta: vanilla panna cotta, blackberry compote, mint
Olive oil cake: olive oil cake, whipped cream, lemon curd, mint
Lemon ricotta cake: lemon curd, blueberry compote, whipped cream
Thai prawn crudo: thai bird chili, winter melon, lime, crispy shallot, cilantro oil
Mushroom larb rice paper rolls: minced mushroom, coriander and fennel seed, cilantro, sweet chili sauce
Thai beef carpaccio: pickled onion, coriander and fennel seed, puffed rice, rice vinegar (a play on the tradition thai beef salad)
Papaya salad: shaved papaya and carrot, long bean, dried shrimp, sweet chili fish sauce vinaigrette, peanut
Bass crudo: lime sorbet, thai chili, citrus foam, cucumber, cilantro oil (a signature crudo of mine)
Mixed lettuce and herb salad: mixed greens of mizuna, butter lettuce, thai basil, mint, and pea shoots, roasted kumquats, marinated tofu skin, peanuts, mint
Charred broccoli, shishito peppers, xo sauce, hazelnut butter and pieces
Charred beans, haricot verts, yellow wax beans, long beans, fermented black bean paste, chili oil, crispy shallots
Hamachi collar: roasted yellowtail collar marinated in red curry, bean sprout “salad”, coconut foam
“bamee poo moo dang”: (thai street noodle with pork and crab) egg noodle, thai sweet red pork, shredded crab meat, bok choy, thai basil
Banh xeo: traditional vietnamese pancake made from rice flour and seasoned with turmeric, stuffed with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs
“spicy sesame noodle”: stir fried wavy egg noodle, spicy sesame sauce with mirin and hoisin, seasonal mushroom, marinated tofu, spinach, black and white sesame seed, mint and cilantro
Grilled king prawn: thai bird chili, water spinach, crispy rice cake, sweet chili fish sauce vinaigrette, lime
Lemongrass chicken: bbq lemongrass and ginger 1/2 chicken, green mango “slaw”, sticky rice, thai bird chili vinaigrette
Thai duck soup: roasted duck breast, duck confit, bok choy, curled rice noodle, sweet duck stock, bean sprouts
“choo chee curry”: (“deconstructed” curry) sous vide swordfish, long beans, red curry foam, curry spiced coconut rice, kaffir lime
Pork: barbecued pork shoulder marinated in coconut milk and spicy shrimp paste, u choy, “fried” jasmine rice with dried shrimp, plum gastrique
Beef “bun cha”: grilled hanger steak marinated in calamansi vinaigrette, peanut and turmeric vermicelli, swiss chard, chili and fermented fish dipping sauce, herb salad
Lime custard cake with pecan and clove crust, mango, meringue, cilantro
"mango and sticky rice": caramelized sticky rice with palm sugar, coconut foam, mango 3 ways (gel, raw, sorbet), mint, black sesame
Coconut vanilla cake with palm sugar, mango sorbet, blackberry compote, cilantro and mint
Coconut panna cotta, kiwi, thai basil
Pandan “cake”: layer cake with vanilla sponge cake and vanilla pandan mousse, pandan gel, pistachio, pandan foam, grapefruit and rose sorbet
Mediterranean platter: smoked paprika hummus, spain salmorejo, zuchinni baba ghanoush served with pita bread and assorted vegetables
Deep fried panko breaded broccoli stems with cilantro mojo picón dip
Olive and caper tapenade with rosemary and raisin crackers
Guac and homemade potato crisps
Butternut squash & coconut milk soup served with roasted pistachios
Lentil and raisin salad with honey, curry, lemon juice and chive vinaigrette
Pan seared bella mushroom with argentinian chimichurri
Vegan arancini with pesto center
Avocado and pineapple salad (avocado, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, cashew, chive)
Andalusian spinach & chickpea stew
Vegan bella mushroom risotto
Vegan eggplant rolatini
Vegetable spain paella
Tofu shakshuka
Honey crisp apple risotto with vegan caramel
Avocado chocolate mousse topped with glazed almonds
Mojito infused fruit salad with fresh mint and raspberry coulis
Mojito infused fruit salad
Assorted yogurt with granola
Assorted bakery
Gourmet sandwiches: brie & caramelized onion // arugula, burrata and tomato // roast beef, cheddar and horseradish // chicken, egg or tuna salad
Bacon, sausage and patties
Seafood platter
Eggs benedict station (smoked salmon, usa bacon, uk bacon or vegetarian)
French omelet station
Waffle station
French raspberry bavarois topped with fresh whipped cream, short bread crumble and fresh raspberries
Lemon and lime mint-infused mousse
Lyonnaise salad, bacon, egg, dijon, brown butter breadcrumb
Mixed greens salad, shaved seasonal vegetables, green goddess
Crispy polenta cakes, wild mushrooms, herbed butter, parmesan
Ratatouille terrine, red pepper coulis, lemon ricotta, basil
Herb roasted chicken, creamy orzo, asparagus, lemon rosemary jus
Seared salmon, couscous, seasonal vegetables
Braised beef, white bean ragout, broccolini
Slow roasted pork, kohlrabi, apple, braised red cabbage, cider gastrique
Chocolate cake, fresh fruit, vanilla cream
Lavender panna cotta, macerated black plums, white chocolate
Bananas foster bread pudding
Whipped cheesecake, seasonal fruit
Korean bbq beef sliders, cucumber kimchi, cabbage slaw
Pork belly jumeokbap, cucumber, gochujang vinaigrette
Korean dumplings, petit greens, sweet soy vinaigrette
Vegetable kimbap & tteokbokki platter
Korean marinated chicken thighs, soy stewed potatoes, heirloom carrots, korean sweet potato
Beef bulgogi, kabocha squash puree, bok choy, korean miso
Spicy korean pork, braised cabbage, root vegetables
Shrimp japchae, vermicelli noodles, sautéed vegetables, garlic soy glaze
Sujeonggwa cheesecake, persimmon, pine nut
Hotteok, sweet red bean pancake, peanut
Chocolate cake, fresh fruit, vanilla cream
Bruschetta al pomodoro – grilled bread with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio di manzo – thinly sliced raw beef with arugula, shaved parmesan, and lemon
Prosciutto e melone – parma ham served with ripe cantaloupe
Eggplant rollatini - eggplant with ricotta cheese and marinara sauce
Antipasti - chef´s selection of italian cheeses, cold cuts and chef´s home marinated olives
Minestrone alla genovese – traditional vegetable soup with pesto
Zuppa di cozze – mussel soup in a light tomato and garlic broth
Risotto ai funghi porcini – creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms
Gnocchi al pesto – potato gnocchi with homemade basil pesto or vodka sauce
Tagliatelle alla bolognese – fresh pasta ribbons with classic meat ragù
Pollo alla parmigiana – breaded chicken cutlet baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella
Saltimbocca alla romana – veal scaloppine with prosciutto and sage in white wine sauce
Branzino al forno – oven-roasted mediterranean sea bass with herbs and lemon
Osso buco alla milanese – braised veal shank with gremolata
Bistecca alla fiorentina – tuscan-style grilled t-bone steak
Tiramisù classico – espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream and cocoa
Panna cotta alla vaniglia – silky vanilla cream custard with berry coulis
Cannoli siciliani – crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta and candied fruit
Roasted red beets salad, feta cream, almond, dill
Hamachi crudo, citrus, olive oil, fresh herbs
My version of caesar salad, parm, croutons, anchovies
Confit red peppers salad, feta cheese, lemon zest, herbs
Seafood croquettes, seafood alioli
Scallops crudo, passion fruit dressing, lime zest
Grilled artichoke, mint, cured cheese
Braised lintels, foie gras, fresh herbs
Catalan prawns & suquete sauce, fresh herbs
Grilled octopus, spanish mojo verde
Seafood paella / chicken / meat (specialty)
Moroccan grilled chicken, roasted potato
Basque cheesecake
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 Corning.
What does a private chef service include in Corning?
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 Corning?
The price of renting a chef in Corning 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 112 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 112 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 98 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 118 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Corning?
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 13 chefs available in Corning. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Corning 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 Corning?
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 Corning each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Corning, 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 Corning.
Cost of a private chef in Corning
The cost of hiring a private chef in Corning 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 112 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 112 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 98 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 118 USD
For 2 people: 141 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 Corning?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Corning: 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 Corning!






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









