Private Chef in Costa Mesa
Hire one of our 269 Private Chefs in Costa Mesa and personalize your menu, 7462 clients in Costa Mesa have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Costa Mesa
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Costa Mesa in September, 2016, more than 269 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Costa Mesa and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Orange County.
Starting from 2016, 7462 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Costa Mesa through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 4107 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 57165 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.83 out of 5.
Our guests in Costa Mesa usually book menus around 172 USD per person, including 3.92 courses, sharing an average of 3.33 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Costa Mesa!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
269 Private Chefs in Costa Mesa
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Costa Mesa
More than 7400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.82 Chef
The guests in Costa Mesa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.82.
4.88 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Costa Mesa received an average score of 4.88.
4.79 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.79 average score.
4.75 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Costa Mesa has been scored with a 4.75 on average.
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4107 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Costa Mesa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Garden pea and zucchini soup
Avocado soup w/ pickled cucumber
Cream of asparagus
Roasted sunflower pate bruschetta
Sprouted chickpea hummus with rye crackers
Crispy pancakes, potato-coconut subji with cilantro dip
Crisp potato patties with paneer cheese
Mixed seaweed salad
Mixed sprout, shredded jicama with basil sauce
Summer salad, herbed croutons
Biriyani with mint coconut sauce
Roasted tuscan vegetables, fresh cilantro sauce
Coleslaw with pumpkin seeds
Buckwheat pilaf with chickpeas
Gnocchi with roasted kabocha sauce
Puff pastry stuffed with asparagus and roasted red pepper sabayon
Broiled salmon in almond dill sauce
Seared sesame trout with coconut curry sauce
Poached pears with sweet orange & date glaze
Baked bananas with orange & cinnamon sauce
Chocolate saveur with coconut creme
Crudités with carrot dip and romesco
Smashed fava beans on toast with pecorino and mint
Lamb martabak
Shaved carrot and beet salad with citrus scallion dressing
Strawberry burrata salad
Spring gem salad with soft herbs and labneh toasts
Spinach, grapefruit, and avocado salad with sesame vinaigrette
Farro salad with radishes, snap peas, olives, and pecorino
Sugar snap peas, mint & feta
Roasted cauliflower with paprika aioli
Oven baked cod, braised leeks, pine nut gremolata
Braised chiciken thighs, caramelized leeks, pernod
Spring vegetable paella
Seared lamb chops, endives, asparagus with tahini dressing
Roasted carrots with preserved lemons and dates
Strawberry shortcake vegan ice cream
Pavlova cupcakes with raspberry sauce
Raspberry tiramisu
Banana pudding cheesecake
Roasted beet salad /cherry tomatoes, orange segments, cancha, choclo, feta cheese mousse, fresh mint & lime-aji amarillo vinaigrette
Seared tuna salad/ sliced ahi tuna, spring mix, cherry tomato, apples, cucumber, olives, sliced poached e
Cebiche nikkei /sushi grade ahi tuna with nikkei leche de tigre (soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, rocoto pisco, sesame oil), red onions, green apples & crispy wonton
Cebiche pescado/ fresh fish of the day, aji rocoto leche de tigre
Pulpo a la parilla/ (twice cooked) grilled mediterranean octopus, purple mashed potatoes, salsa fusion and salsa criolla
Chuletitas de cordero/ grilled grass-fed new zealand lamb chops with potato gratin, and chimichurri ocopa
Rey salmon a la parrilla /grilled king salmon with fresh corn, diced asparagus, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and mint in an aji amarillo-citrus creamy sauce
Lomo saltado /stir-fried beef tenderloin, with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce & pisco, with fries, and jasmine rice
Caramel flan
Vanilla bean panna cotta/ passion fruit reduction
Seasonal salad roquefort blue cheese, arugula, friese, candied pecans, sherry thyme vinaigrette, celery root remoulade
Burrata pistou,heirloom tomatoes, walnut vinaigrette, candied walnut
Hamachi crudo blood orange, piquillo, cilantro ,
Steak tartare chermoula, herbs, potato chips, pink peppercorn & burnt onion, pecans,
E piri-piri shrimp black tiger shrimp, garlic, flatbread, shiitake mushrooms,
Black mussels chorizo curry broth, crispy chickpeas
Grilled portuguese octopus pork chorico, garlic aioli, chervil, panisse, citrus puree, smoked sabayon, pickled mustard seed
16 oz. prime ribeye steak pommes, mushroom fricassee, spinach, bordelaise
Herb crusted rack of lamb sauce diable, sundried tomato pesto, grape gastrique, purslane 5
Filet mignon truffled celery root aligot, shimeji, green peppercorn foyot, mustard frills
Seared seabass capers & yellow raisin purée, chervil oil, almonds, cauliflower purée
King salmon suquet, saffron potato, lemon aioli,
Porcini pappardelle crème fraiche, crispy shallot, sugar snap peas,
Crème brule chantilly whipped cream farmers market fruit
Caprese salad
Raw oysters
Fried calamari and marinara
Mussels in white wine
Cioppino
Clam linguine
Macadamia basil crusted halibut and mashed potatoes
Salmon polenta
Tiramisu
Mini chocolate cheesecake
Panacotta
Crostini trio
Chef special amuse bouche
Balsamic strawberry and bourbon caramelized onion with brie on sesame bread
Beets napolean
Stuffed baby portabella rockafeller
Vegan sausage and cranberry pastries
Wild thyme mushrooms on polenta
French onion soup
Fresh baguette and honey butter
Herb & onion bread and farm fresh salad
Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad
Carrot soup, farm fresh salad
Sesame kale salad with avocado
Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette
Fresh garden focaccia
Vegan gyoza and tempura vegetables (sweet potato, onion rings, green beans, zucchini)
Roman tomato and roasted cauliflower salad
Vegetable goulash
Korean bbq tofu on scallion rice and green beans
The asian vegan bowl. sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato
Kobucha gratin
Vegetable ratatouille
Chimichurri grilled portabello, cauliflower and vegetables
Mushroom and grilled vegetable ragu as pasta or risotto with truffle butter
Crispy (vegan) chicken tacos or enchiladas
Pumpkin and potato curry
Brie and pear galette
Mexican bread pudding with homemade ice cream
Chai tea creme brulee
Mango sticky rice
Ma lai go (steamed sweet cake) with vanilla cream
Spanish citrus olive oil cake with raspberry sorbet
Crostini trio
Sage scallops gratin crisp
Balsamic strawberry and prosciutto on sesame bread
Chef special amuse bouche
Duck soup and duck salad
Fresh garden focaccia
Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Beef negimaki on umami rice with green onions
Roast pork on molokai purple potato puree with onion and cucumber salad
Spanish citrus olive oil cake with raspberry sorbet
Premium cheese course
Soy seared halibut cheeks with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Ahi mango avocado stack, ginger tamari sesame
Shiso scallops on rice cake with plum sauce
Thai chicken skewers
Vietnamese meat balls on crispy rice
Crispy pork belly wonton
Soup dumplings
Nigiri sushi
Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad
Vietnamese wonton sesame salad
Simple wonton soup
Duck soup and duck salad
Sweet corn and shitake soup
Thai pork belly salad with sesame dressing
Sesame kale salad with avocado
Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette
Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini
Tahini salmon with tempura vegetables
Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Steamed fish with ginger, scallions and soy sauce. coriander rice
Suon nuong (grilled pork chops) with rice and fried egg
Korean bbq tofu on scallion rice and green beans
Citrus glazed chicken baked on sticky rice
Ramen (choose from pork belly to vegetarian)
The asian vegan bowl. sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato
Vegangyoza and tempura vegetables (sweet potato, onion rings, green beans, zucchini)
Kobucha gratin
Chicken green curry and pumpkin
Beef negimaki on umami rice with green onions
Passion fruit and coconut sorbet
Chai tea creme brulee
Mango sticky rice
Ma lai go (steamed sweet cake) with vanilla cream
Mango coconut banana cream ice cream
Japaneses cotton 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 Chefs in Costa Mesa.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Costa Mesa is 156 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 122 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 108 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 143 USD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Costa Mesa there are currently 269 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 7462 guests in Costa Mesa, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Costa Mesa
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Costa Mesa and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Costa Mesa each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Costa Mesa, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Costa Mesa, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Costa Mesa?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Costa Mesa is 156 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 122 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 108 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 143 USD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Costa Mesa on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in Costa Mesa each month?
After many years of offering our services in Costa Mesa, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing all the time!
Every month, 2 Private Chefs register with us. Our verification team reviews these new Private Chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Costa Mesa?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Costa Mesa: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Costa Mesa is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Costa Mesa!
Want a relaxing way to dine at home? Personal chef in Costa Mesa
Enjoy a personal chef's service in style! If it's a fun date, a wedding party or a social get together, Take a Chef gives you a special way to appreciate a meal. We will turn your home into one of the best restaurants in Costa Mesa, commitment to offering the finest service to you and your friends.
What is a Private Chef service experience?
We operate with a number of chefs who have expertise in top restaurants, gastronomic bars, luxurious hotels and more. You'll be able to see the specifics of each chef's preparation and background as soon as they give you a menu proposal. However, no matter which chef you pick, we guarantee that you are in safe hands.
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Each Private Chef in Costa Mesa is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Costa Mesa who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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