Private Chef in Desert Hot Springs
Rent one of our 144 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Desert Hot Springs?
For 6 people in Desert Hot Springs, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,110 USD
185 USD per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests207USD / guest = 414 USD total
- 4 guests185USD / guest = 740 USD total
- 6 guests185USD / guest = 1,110 USD total
- 8 guests140USD / guest = 1,120 USD total
- 10 guests140USD / guest = 1,400 USD total
- 13+ guests160USD / guest = 2,080 USD total
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.
144 Private Chefs in Desert Hot Springs
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More than 57,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.55 Chef
The guests in Desert Hot Springs have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.55.
4.7 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Desert Hot Springs received an average score of 4.7.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.86 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Desert Hot Springs has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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20,524 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Desert Hot Springs
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Otsukuri/sashimi 6 pcs
Tempura shrimp
Miso soup
Japanese style steak house salad
Hibachi lobster and steak
Crispy tofu ramen
Hibachi chicken
Hibachi combo
Green tea ice cream
Greek mezze platter: e.g, 2 types freshly made hummus, olives, fresh veggies, pita etc
Greek meatball with mint chutney
Greek lemon potatoes
Greek wedge salad
Red snapper, pickled red onion , greek lemon potatoes
Meat course
Chocolate baklava (handmade)
Greek butter cookies
Bruschetta
Cheese and charcuterie board
Fried mozzarella with marinara
Fried risotto ball (arancini) with home made marinara, parmesan crisp and basil chiffonade
100 anniversary tijuana cesar salad
Caprese salad
Rice
Antipasto salad
Minestrone
Fried squash blossoms with honey pesto yogurt
Carpaccio on a crostini with citrus, capers and parmegiano reggiano
Ribollita soup
Mushroom cream soup
Cioppino
Chicken parmesan with pasta and homemade marinara
Shrimp carbonara
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine reduction
Braised short rib and polenta
Wagyu spaghetti and meatballs
Chicken gnocchi pesto
Handmade lasagna bolognese
Seabass(if available) al cartoccio with herbs, lemons, capers and cherry tomatoes
Macadamia, orange and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Special of the week ( message me for details! )
Mini chocolate cheesecake
Apple cobbler
Tiramisu
Creme brulee
Coconut kahlua flan
Cheese and charcuterie board with a mix of domestic and imported cheese and meats, candied nuts, jam, pickled mustard seeds, tappenade, balsamic glaze, local honey and berries
Ahi poke wontons: homemade ahi poke wonton with sashimi grade tuna
Black bean chipotle lobster tostada: butter poached lobster tail, sauteed with garlic and cream on a black bean tostada, topped with imported cotija cheese, mexican sour cream, pork rinds, avocado and cilantro
Baja ceviche shooters: ensenada style with shrimp, cucumber, carrots, ginger, lime, red onion, avocado, cilantro and cherry tomato
Guacamole tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips
Fried risotto ball with marinara and crispy parmesan
Hickory smoked crudo (fish or scallop) with orange, lime, mirin, ginger, cucumber, serrano, habanero and cilantro marinade topped with avocado, cherry tomato, pickled red onion and cucumber
Chicken and waffles with candied bacon bits
Puree flight: assortment of fine purees including: pineapple kahlua, esquites (mexican street corn), caramelized onion, huitlacoche (corn truffle and black bean), chocolate chili,
100 anniversary tijuana cesar salad
Spring mix salad: mixed greens with balsamic, honey and mustard vinaigrette with cucumbers, carrots and cherry tomatoes
Caprese salad: traditional caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze
California caprese: panela cheese, heirloom tomatoes, cilantro, pickled red onions and spicy matcha salsa
Aztec tortilla soup with tortilla strips, imported panela mexican cheese, avocado and sour cream. traditional tortilla soup with guajillo and chipotle
Chicken tom kha soup: coconut based broth with mushrooms, chicken cilantro and tomatoes
California gazpacho: with roasted corn, avocado, mexican sour cream, cilantro
Crema de maiz- maize cream soup with whipped sour cream and huitlacoche
Arroz negro- jazmine rice blackened with ashes and huitlacoche served with imported cheese and mexican crema
Carnitas taco with citrus and tequila reduction
Tortitas de papa: potato cakes with a corn and citrus salsa and arugula
Steak (filet mignon) and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with roasted honey rosemary veggies
Braised short rib and grits with red wine reduction
Macadamia, orange and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Sesame seared tuna with mango, pineapple, habanero salsa, ponzu and white jazmine rice
Teriyaki mahi mahi with king trumpet mushrooms, green onions and grilled squash
Blackened salmon with greek lemon rice and grilled squash
Swordfish picatta with grilled asparagus and lemon beurre blanc sauce
Garlic shrimp skewers with honey rosemary vegetables
Fish on lentils with honey cream and herb medley
Trout almondine with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc
Harissa marinated pan seared chicken with arugula salad and honey rosemary potatoes
Special of the week ( message me for details! )
Apple cobbler
Assorted homemade cookies
Bread pudding
Coconut kahlua flan
Tiramisu
Creme brulee
Burrata, beetroot and blackberry, whipped honey goat cheese salad
Leek and celery smoked soup
Filet mignon
Mini chocolate dome mirror glaze cake
Smoked corn and poblano fritter
Ceviche stack - snapper - red prawn - avocado - lime juice - cilantro - blue corn tortilla chips
Carnitas blue corn tamale - mole- cotija
Tre leches bread pudding
Shrimp & mango salad — succulent shrimp with sweet mango, tomatoes and fresh greens, finished with a bright citrus dressing
Beef empanadas — golden, flaky argentinian pastries filled with savory seasoned beef, hard boiled egg, and aromatic spices
Spinach & ricotta empanadas — crisp, golden pastries filled with a vegetarian ricotta and spinach filling
Gazpacho — refreshing spanish chilled tomato soup with cucumber, peppers, and extra virgin olive oil
Prawns & prosciutto — succulent prawns wrapped in savory prosciutto di parma
Spinach & béchamel lasagna — layers of pasta, tender spinach, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese
Chicken & vegetable paella — spanish-style saffron rice with tender chicken and seasonal vegetables
Spaghetti alle vongole — spaghetti with tender clams, garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil
Seafood tacos — prawn tacos on corn tortilla with creamy guacamole, "pico de gallo" and creamy sauce
Lemon marinated chicken tacos — on corn tortilla, with creamy guacamole, "pico de gallo" and spicy sauce
Argentinian beef milanesas — crispy breaded beef cutlets, golden on the outside and tender inside
Argentinian chicken milanesas — crispy breaded chicken thighs, golden on the outside and tender inside
Haddock fillet — delicate, flaky haddock cooked sous vide
Salmon fillet with romesco — salmon fillet paired with a rich spanish roasted pepper romesco sauce
Chocolate & walnut brownie — warm chocolate and walnut brownie served with vanilla ice cream and a touch of dulce de leche
Classic spanish flan — silky caramel custard served with whipped cream
Caramel crêpe — delicate crêpe filled with dulce de leche and served with whipped cream
Chocolate crêpe — delicate crêpe filled with italian nutella and served with whipped cream
Charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, nuts, died fruit, pickles, crackers and mustards
Mezze platter- baba ganoush, hummus, greek tzatziki, oven dried tomatoes, persian cucumber-peppers-red onion & feta salad, marinated olives, artichoke hearts, mozzarella pearls, fresh figs & pita bread
Bruschetta bar- mixed wild mushroom, artichoke, roasted peppers & classic tomato bruschetta served with assorted crackers
Seared scallops lima bean succotash, valencia orange butter
Blue lump crab cake pickled veggie salad, old bay hollandaise
Campechana(seafood cocktail) with shrimp, clams, lump crab, avocado, cucumber, tomato-clam cocktail juice & crackers
Roasted cauliflower smoked local dates, cauliflower pudding
Airline chicken with bourbon mustard chicken jus
Penne with pesto, oven dried tomatoes, almonds & parmesan
Filet mignon & maine lobster tail potato gratin, bacon braised kale, bearnaise, cabernet sauce
Grilled ribeye maple bacon brussel sprouts, yukon gold whipped potatoes, cabernet sauce
Brie stuffed king salmon with market veggies & chive pesto cream
Braised short ribs with english peas, baby carrots, carrot ginger puree, short rib jus
Blackened sea bass with forbidden black rice, english peas, avocado puree and pickled rhubarb
Berry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate mousse cake with spiced whipped cream and vin de glace
Creme brûlée with fresh berries
A personal chef for any occasion in Desert Hot Springs
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Desert Hot Springs in January 2017, more than 144 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Desert Hot Springs and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in California.
Starting in 2017, 57,231 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Desert Hot Springs. To book your chef in Desert Hot Springs, 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 20,524 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 49,498 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 57,231 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Desert Hot Springs usually book menus around 191 USD per person, including 3.8 courses, sharing an average of 5.64 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 Desert Hot Springs.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Desert Hot Springs.
What does a private chef service include in Desert Hot Springs?
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 Desert Hot Springs?
The price of renting a chef in Desert Hot Springs 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 160 USD to 207 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 160 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 140 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 185 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 207 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 Desert Hot Springs?
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 144 chefs available in Desert Hot Springs. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs?
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.
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.








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How many chef services are booked in Desert Hot Springs each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs.
Cost of a private chef in Desert Hot Springs
The cost of hiring a private chef in Desert Hot Springs 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 160 USD to 207 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 160 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 140 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 185 USD
For 2 people: 207 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 Desert Hot Springs!
1 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 Desert Hot Springs?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Desert Hot Springs: 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 Desert Hot Springs!






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









