Private Chef in Corona
Rent one of our 390 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Corona
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Corona in September 2016, more than 390 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Corona and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Riverside County.
Starting in 2016, 275 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Corona. To book your chef in Corona, 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 46 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 50 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.29 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 275 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Corona usually book menus around 197 USD per person, including 4.28 courses, sharing an average of 3.33 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 Corona.












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.
390 Private Chefs in Corona
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.7 Chef
The guests in Corona have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.7.
4.32 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Corona received an average score of 4.32.
4.07 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.07 average score.
4.14 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Corona has been scored with a 4.14 on average.
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46 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Corona
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Antipasti of grilled vegetables, garlic crostini
Sushi and california rolls ( salmon / crab/ tuna ): spicy mayo and onion fries
Dumpling ( pork gyoza / scallions/ chili oil / and sesame seeds )
French chocolate mousse with fruit salad
(included) two varieties of hors d'oeuvres to be passed around as guests arrive
(included) amuse bouche ~ chef curated seasonal dish
Hamachi crudo ~ avocado cream, fermented pepper-citrus vinaigrette, puffed quinoa, chive oil
Tuna tartare ~ crispy sushi rice base, tuna tartare mixed in yuzu kosho mayo, finished with furikake and chili threads
“the caesar” ~ house herb caesar dressing, crispy capers, garlic parmigiano crumble, burnt lemon
Orchard fruit (vgf) ~ seasonal fruit, tomato pepper relish, candied pistachio, aleppo drizzle
Straciatella & squash ~ spiced roasted squash, creamy italian cheese, brown butter honey, marcona crumble, lemon zest, olive oil
Ricotta agnolotti ~ house fresh pasta, citrus ricotta filling, truffle-thyme cream, lemon zest, aged sheep’s milk cheese
Crab arancini ~ golden risotto bites with sweet crab, shrimp bisque reduction, lemon aioli, seasonal crisps
Porcini velouté (v,gf) ~ silky porcini mushroom soup, brown butter mushrooms, chive oil, crispy wild rice
(included) palate cleanser - blood orange and campari sorbet topped with prosecco and raspberry gelèe
Filet mignon - black garlic marinated prime filet, truffle potato mousseline, crispy shallots, sauce trio
Roasted duck breast - crispy maple duck farms duck breast, wild rice pilaf, caramelized shallot–red wine jus, seasonal fruit mostarda
Roasted chicken - roasted pasture-raised chicken, preserved lemon jus, pistachio streusel, seasonal vegetables
Catch of the day - seasonal white fish fillet, tarragon cream sauce, saffron couscous, herb salad, pine nuts
Eggplant (v/gf) - crispy breaded eggplant, citrus–honey glaze, whipped orange labneh, toasted pistachio, fresh herbs
Basil panna cotta - silky basil panna cotta, seasonal berry compote, pistachio praline, mascarpone chantilly
Thousand layer crêpe cake - white chocolate-creme fraiche filling, vanilla chantilly, berry coulis, 24k gold
Espresso caramel torte - chocolate sponge, espresso buttercream, caramel, cocoa nib crunch, sea salt
Coconut & mango verrine (v/gf) - coconut cream, mango compote, toasted coconut, almond crumble, lime zest
Burrata, beetroot and blackberry, whipped honey goat cheese salad
Leek and celery smoked soup
Airline chicken , herb mash , parsnip purée, seasonal veg, lemongrass beurre blanc
Deconstructed tiramisu
(included) amuse bouche ~ chef curated seasonal dish
Hamachi crudo ~ avocado cream, fermented pepper-citrus vinaigrette, puffed quinoa, chive oil
Tuna tartare ~ crispy sushi rice base, tuna tartare mixed in yuzu kosho mayo, finished with furikake and chili threads
“the caesar” ~ house herb caesar dressing, crispy capers, garlic parmigiano crumble, burnt lemon
Orchard fruit (vgf) ~ seasonal fruit, tomato pepper relish, candied pistachio, aleppo drizzle
Straciatella & squash ~ spiced roasted squash, creamy italian cheese, brown butter honey, marcona crumble, lemon zest, olive oil
Ricotta agnolotti ~ house fresh pasta, citrus ricotta filling, truffle-thyme cream, lemon zest, aged sheep’s milk cheese
Crab arancini ~ golden risotto bites with sweet crab, shrimp bisque reduction, lemon aioli, seasonal crisps
Porcini velouté (v,gf) ~ silky porcini mushroom soup, brown butter mushrooms, chive oil, crispy wild rice
Filet mignon - black garlic marinated prime filet, truffle potato mousseline, crispy shallots, sauce trio
Roasted duck breast - crispy maple duck farms duck breast, wild rice pilaf, caramelized shallot–red wine jus, seasonal fruit mostarda
Roasted chicken - roasted pasture-raised chicken, preserved lemon jus, pistachio streusel, seasonal vegetables
Catch of the day - seasonal white fish fillet, tarragon cream sauce, saffron couscous, herb salad, pine nuts
Eggplant (v/gf) - crispy breaded eggplant, citrus–honey glaze, whipped orange labneh, toasted pistachio, fresh herbs
Basil panna cotta - silky basil panna cotta, seasonal berry compote, pistachio praline, mascarpone chantilly
Thousand layer crêpe cake - white chocolate-creme fraiche filling, vanilla chantilly, berry coulis, 24k gold
Espresso caramel torte - chocolate sponge, espresso buttercream, caramel, cocoa nib crunch, sea salt
Coconut & mango verrine (v/gf) - coconut cream, mango compote, toasted coconut, almond crumble, lime zest
Bruschetta
Parisian of mixed melon, prosciutto, watermelon minted frappe
Stuffed mushrooms with zucchini and thyme stuffing and herb crust
Crudite, seasoned vegetables, baby pea hummus, baba ganoush with creme fraiche, roasted bell pepper aoili
Cucumber and hummus bites
Sun-dried tomato, parmesan and rosemary palmiers
Caprese skewers
Fresh fig and goat cheese on brioche with a balsamic arugula salad
Baked hummus in crispy wontons
Grilled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto
Beet cured salmon gravlax with cucumber and dill salad
Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad
Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna
Capresse salad with pesto and focaccia
Chilled leek and potato soup with spicy crab salad
Black mussels, linguine, fresh tomato with garlic parsley croutons
Char grilled octopus greek style with spicy potato salad
Asparagus and artichoke risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
Greek chicken kebabs with tzatziki sauce
Spinach and chickpea falafels with a minted cucumber salad
Armenian losh kebab, tabouli, minted yogurt, hummus and fresh pita bread
Grilled shrimp with roasted garlic-cilantro sauce and lentils
Fillet of beef en croute with baby vegetables and red wine shallot sauce
Duck two way. slow roasted pekin duck breast, citrus glaze and duck leg confit and baby greens and herb salad
Hand dived scallop ravioli, tomato confit and champagne butter
Cioppino seafood stew, parmesan polenta with toasted ciabatta
Chicken capresse with basil fettuccine and heirloom tomato confit
Oven roasted sea bass, ratatouille, herb olive oil with fresh spaghetti
Char grilled new york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato
Moroccan vegetable tagine with couscous salad
Moroccan lamb stew with fattoush salad and lebanese rice
Char grilled lamb cutlets with olive oil crushed potatoes and tabouil salad
Flat iron steak, wild honey and balsamic charred with greek lemon rice and roasted almond bean salad
Slow cooked lamb shanks with lemon, dill and feta
Sauteed lemon scented chicken breasts, wild fennel and rosemary with grilled garlic potatoes
Harissa spiced salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with moroccan couscous
Grilled lobster, garlic parsley butter, fondant potatoes and caesar salad (add $10)
Lemon and lime tart with berry compote and heavy cream
Chocolate and pistachio tart with raspberry sorbet
Apple tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
Tirami- su
Lemon panna-cotta with fresh berries
Italian almond tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream
Spanish flan
Churros, hot chocolate and caramel sauce
Loukoumades, warm with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
Fresh chips and guacamole classic style with house salsas from scratch
Avocado and citrus salad with arugula, red onion and japanese mint
Cilantro rice - classic green cilantro rice with cumin and onion
Corn tortillas hecho a mano (by hand from scratch)
Striped sea bass la paz - with garlic, oregano, myer lemon, jalapeños and olive oil
Shrimp skewers - with herbs, chiles and roja dipping sauce
Grilled baja oysters - estilo baja sur with grilled lemon and herbs
Chicken tinga - shredded chicken in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce. an ensenada classic
Assorted fresh baked mexican pastries with candied tajin pecans and polincillo cresmoso
Oriental bell pepper and eggplant salad
Fine salmon ravioli, sautéed mushrooms with garlic and rosemary, thyme juice, grilled croutons
Crispy chicken fillet with vegetables, risotto with peas, broccoli tempura, sweet pepper juice
Chocolate pie, crunchy with praline, strawberry salad with lime zest
-pear and prosciutto crostini with cream cheese and honey
Bruschetta with fresh tomato confit and basil oil
Cucumber and hummus bites
Fresh tuna ceviche tostadas with pineapple salsa
-warm brioche with goat's cheese, arugula, and pickled pear
-olive tapenade, french toast, and sour cream
-seared and spiced ahi tuna with thai dressing, micro herb salad and pickled peppers,
-bbq spanish octopus with moroccan cous cous salad, chorizo, crispy potatoes fresh lemon
-beet tartar salad on warm brioche with baby salad
-sydney caesar salad, crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble
- mixed berry salad on a bed of avocado crème, with baby arugula, goats cheese crumble and caramelized pecans tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Tagliatelle with zucchini, peas, and basil cream
-cacio e pepe
-wild mushroom and black truffle risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
-char grilled rib eye, wild mushrooms, green pepper cream and truffle fries
-crispy pork belly with asian green salad and wild garlic potatoes
-pan roasted pork tenderloin, grain mustard, smashed pee wee pots and honey glazed brussel sprouts
Blackened grilled tuna with a warm sicilian style salad, served with hot crusty olive bread
Coq au vin, creamy mash, wild mushrooms and braised red wine shallots
-seared atlantic salmon, paris mash, asparagus, and a tomato moroccan dressing
-harissa spiced salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with moroccan couscous
-char grilled filet steak, red wine jus with potato gratin, and french beans wrapped in smoked bacon
-corn fed chicken breasts stuffed with wild mushrooms and black truffle, served with asparagus and paris mash
-vanilla creme brûlée with mixed berries and biscotti
-sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
-eton mess, crispy meringue, vanilla ice cream, and mixed berries
-apple tarte au tatin with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
-flourless chocolate cake made with ground almonds served with vanilla bean ice cream
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 Corona.
What does a private chef service include in Corona?
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 Corona?
The price of renting a chef in Corona 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 164 USD to 210 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 164 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 164 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 185 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 210 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 Corona?
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 390 chefs available in Corona. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Corona 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 Corona?
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 Corona each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Corona, 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 Corona.
Cost of a private chef in Corona
The cost of hiring a private chef in Corona 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 164 USD to 210 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 164 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 164 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 185 USD
For 2 people: 210 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 Corona!
3 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 Corona?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Corona: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Italian, 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 Corona!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Corona?
Want to give your friends and family a surprise? Want to enjoy a meal with your buddies and try out something different? Or maybe you simply want to prepare a feast for the whole family to celebrate that unique occasion without having anyone from the family cooking? Take a Chef allows you to make your house into one of the best places to eat in town. The catch here is that the entire experience is prepared specially for you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, select the dates and enjoy the dinner!

Everything will be perfect thanks to a Private Chef
Take a Chef chefs have at least ten years' worth of experience under their belt and have graduated from the most reputable cooking schools around the globe. Our objective is to find the perfect chef for you, to make this the most unique experience you enjoy, Plus, with over 90 chefs in Corona, we are sure that you can discover the best fit for you and your tastes! Once you receive the menu proposals you’ll be able to view the professional profiles of each chef who has contacted you and choose the one that fits with you. Here, you’ll also be able to talk with them directly through our messaging service, so you can make sure that everything is exactly in the way that you want.

A Private Chef in Corona is a different plan
There are a lot of interesting restaurants in town but at Take a Chef we want to bring to you the ultimate culinary experience: an intimate and personalized dining experience at your own home. Rather than working behind the scenes in a large restaurant, our chef will have their focus entirely for you, providing a customized diversity of dishes according to your food tastes. Got yourself curious? Click on the button above!






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









