Private Chef in Dubuque County
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 Dubuque County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Dubuque County in February 2018, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Dubuque County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Dubuque County.
Starting in 2018, 4,002 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Dubuque County. To book your chef in Dubuque 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 198 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 469 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 4,002 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Dubuque County usually book menus around 179 USD per person, including 4.65 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 Dubuque 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.
13 Private Chefs in Dubuque County
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More than 4,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.67 Chef
The guests in Dubuque County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.67.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Dubuque County received an average score of 4.67.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Dubuque County has been scored with a 5 on average.
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198 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Dubuque County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Jerk chicken tacos
Street corn rotel dip
Brazilian seafood stew
Smoked queso and chips
Puerto rico chicken skewers
Spanish meatballs
Stuffed cabbage rolls
Caldo de res
Tostones
Shrimp tacos with mango salsa
Ahi tuna tostadas
Chilean empanadas
Black beans and rice
Chicken stew
Barbacoa tacos/nachos
Peruvian chicken with green sauce
Baja fish tacos
Chimmicurri flank steak fajita
Mexican rice casserole
Cuban styled pork ribs
Brownie flan
Strawberry tres leche cake
Cookie and cream churros
Brazilian peanut fudge
Guava pastries
Chocotorta
Albondigas en salsa - braised pork and beef meatballs, saffron tomato sauce
Barcelona crostini - chorizo, dried fig, marscapone, fresh fruit
Citrus crab civeche -peekee toe crab, citrus medley, tortilla chips
Green chile frittata tartlets -roasted serrano, puff pastry
Bacon wrapped dates- chorizo, tomatillo sauce
Camerones croquetas - shrimp, potatoes , plum and caper ravigote
Empanada -seared rib eye, bell pepper, onions, fresh cheese, sofrito
Sonora shrimp cocktail -avocado, tomato, citrus gremolata
Ensalada tropical - tropical fruit, field green, spring roll wrap, tequila rice vinegar vinaigrette
Watermelon gardina -watermelon, queso fresco, 18 year aged pedro vinegar
Bata en gardina - semi pickled onions, roasted beets, avocado
Palmito salad - tomato skins, mangos, hearts of palm, jicama, tangerines, honey dijon mustard dressing
Roasted pepper soup - fire roasted bell peppers, chihuahua cheese
Beet and cabbage soup - fried limes yuca chips
Lentil soup - lentil, aromatics, manchego
Paella valencia - medley of seafood, chicken, arborio rice
Conha lobster - basil lime butter sauce,
Chimmichurri beef - new strip, chimichurri sauce
Chaufa aueropuerto - pork fried rice, spicy garlic, shrimp, quail eggs
Baja chicken - citrus marinated chicken, cantaloupe relish, avocado salsa
Ensanada pesche - breaded whitefish, guacamole, citrus cole slaw
Carne adobada adobo - marinated skirt steak, bell pepper rajajs
Chili-glazed blackened tamarind short ribs - latin tamarind glaze, tomatillo
Corn and chicken poblano - braised chicken grilled corn, roasted pablanos
Mexican salmon seared salmon -roasted peach puree, mirin, red pepper flake
Oaxaca roasted chicken - black bean and garlic, oaxaca mole, yuca
Pork posole - pork rib eye, hominy
Argentina pork - crusted pisatchio pork ribeye, salsa verde
Shrimp dukunu - seared tiger shrimp, puree of corn, coconut milk
Veracruz chicken - green olives, capers, serrano
Spanish garlic chicken - sherry and house stock braise
Pineapple and mango ponchitos -egg roll, crème de leche ice cream
Biscochitos mexican cookies - tres leches ice cream
Coconut flan - classic spanish dessert, creamy and sweet custard
Fry jacks honey - powdered sugar, tres leches ice cream
Tarta santiago - almond cake, strawberries
Crema lucuma - chocolate shaving, fresh berries
Crema catalan - fresh berries
Miguelitos - chocolate and phyllo
Tol de naranja - orange custard, citrus fruit salad
Mango cake - tres leches ice cream
Guacamole w/pomegranate and radish, fresh made chips
Queso fundido w/chorizo and roasted poblano
Mini lobster taco w/tarragon, shallots and tomato w/chipotle aioli and avocado
Mushroom quesadilla-- tomato, cilantro, onion, salsa,, cojita cheese, queso fresca
Steamed artichoke leaves, chive creme friache, lemon zest, caviar
Risotto rosso- roasted red pepper, grilled radicchio, red vermouth, asparagus, corn, smoked mozzarella
Cauliflower puttanesca- oil cured olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, calabrian chile, basil
Grilled thai chicken skewer w/tamarind- red curry - coconut sauce
Smothered scampi on grilled ciabatta
Amuse bouche tbd. this is on me, pls choose 2 other dishes
Ceviche of sea scallops w/jicama, celery, onion, peppers, avocado
Green goddess wedge, bacon lardons, pickled red onion, roasted peppers, oil cured olives
Composed salad of avocado, grape tomatoes, sweet corn, blue cheese and toasted pine nuts drizzled w/saba and xvoo
Chilled gazpacho w/snow crab, shrimp, chile de arbol and pepitas
Antipasto salad- roasted peppers, olives, crispy artichoke, genoa salami, scallions, provolone, herbed croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted beet napoleon- honey-goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate, micro greens, brunoise vegs
Enchilada verde w/chicken, mango, chipotle and pepitas w/black beans and rice
Mole w/your choice of protein over spanish rice w/tomato and cumin and plantains
Carne asada guisado w/onions, garlic tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro and grilled tortillas
Fire roasted poblano pepper relleno filled w/roasted duck, goat cheese and pepitas w/verde sauce
Seared red snapper (or pompano) w/lemon, bananas and toasted almonds over spanish rice
Coulibiac of salmon in puff pastry stuffed w/shrimp mousse and spinach w/pernod w/lobster sauce
Shrimp scampi, creamy polenta, grilled broccoli
Seared snapper w/bananas, lemons and toasted almonds, tomato cous cous
Greek braised lamb over lemon-spinach orzo pilaf w/feta and garbanzos
Chicken francaise w/egg battered, julienned vegetables, parisian potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
Mango-pumpkin spice cake ala mode w/butter pecan ice cream
Bittersweet chocolate-gujillo genoise w/raspberry coulis, hazelnut whipped cream
Flan w/raspberries
Tiramisu w/espresso, mascarpone and cocoa
Traditional bread pudding w/raisins and cinnamon served warm a la mode
Warm marsala poached pear w/fruit compote a la mode
Toasted coconut mochi cake, matcha whipped cream
Ahi tuna tostada with avocado & mango salsa
Cheese poblano tamales with corn garnish
Pescado a la plancha - pan seared sea bass, salsa roja saffron rice and mango salsa
Birria braised beef, sweet corn salsa and jalapeno foam sauce
Cilantro lime flan with fresh fruit and chantily cream
Carnitas empanadas w/dipping sauce
Traditional shrimp ceviche
Homemade guacamole and assorted salsas w/ chips
Mexican chopped salad w/avocado lime dressing
Assorted taco bar w/shredded chicken , carne asada & shrimp
,spanish rice & salsa & pico de gallo
Fire roasted elotes
Pork roasted black beans
Assorted churros w/dipping sauce
Bangkok crostini - dried fig, mascarpone, logan berry
Crying chicken dumplings - marjoram, thyme, spicy mango coulis
Red hand wontons - chicken wontons, chili oil, bok choy
Vietnamese shrimp and crab fritters - garlic aioli
Roasted corn and thai chili frittata tartlets - corn, thai chilis, farm eggs, phyllo cup
Sweet potato and eggplant samosa deep fried, wonton skin, sweet potato puree, yogurt, sweet chili dipping sauce
Immm meatball - saffron braised beef meatballs, sweet chili sauce, thai picked banana peppers
Korokke - deep fried creamy potatoes, pickled vegetables
Leek cakes - asian vegetables, panko, hoisin balsamic
Spring rolls - cucumber, carrot, field greens, tofu, thai coconut sauce
Mochiko chicken - nori wrap, sriracha mayo
Gyoza - chicken gyoza, house dipping sauces
Karage - herb and bread chicken cutlet, kewpie aioli
Kyuri - persian cucumbers, tomatoes, miso paste
Japanese chicken patties - shitake, scallions
Tomatillo dates - meejol dates, indian spice almonds, tomatillo sauce
Aloo tikkis - potato cake, green chili, turmeric, chutney
South indian lentil cakes - harissa, caramelized onions
Roast duck crostini - pei par duck, asian apple pears, hoisin balsamic vinaigrette
Pagoda confit - confit soy jerk chicken, ginger scallion risotto cake, pan fried quail egg
Green onion pancakes - green onion pancake, sesame oil
Curry kim chee pancakes - panjun, soy glaze dipping sauce
Agedash tofu - house soy brew
Gon pong gai - go chu jang sauce, pickled vegetable
Okonomiyaki (japanese pizza) - savory pancake, seasonal vegetables, seafood
Tuna poke tartare - soy sesame, japanese pickles, fuirkake
Shanghai crab cake - peekee toe crab, leeks, chinese broccoli, maui pickles, plum ravigote
Chiu hoa chicken lettuce cups - pan seared chicken, water chestnuts, and seasonal greens, nuts
Stuffed shitake - spring vegetable, plum reduction
Supreme dumpling - seafood stock, crab dumpling, kim chee
Korean clam chowder - little neck clams, miso, soju
Tofu chigae - seafood, tofu, seasonal vegetables, chicken stock
Kahao poon - spicy noodle soup, seafood, spring vegetables
Larb chicken - chicken, sticky rice
Green papaya salad - lime tomato jeow
Lomi lomi salad - roma tomatoes, white onions, cucumbers, seasonal greens, sesame soy vinaigrette
Cucumber sunomo - a refreshing cucumber salad tossed with spices
Carrot and radish salad - mirltan, pickled radishes, carrots, parsley vinaigrette
Shaved brussel sprout salad - pickled daikon, jicama, carrots, apple pears, japanese sweet chili sauce
Sambal salad - arugula, chopped thousand year old egg, pickled daikon, fried onions, ground peanut, cherry tomato
Alloy salad - fresh berries, tropical fruit, citrus mirin dressing
White cut chicken salad - wine braised chicken, asian slaw
Spinach sesame okazu - sautéed spinach, sesame, rice wine
Curry viccyiousse - yogurt, lemon, parmesan cheese
Hot and sour asian mushroom soup - fresh shitakes, enoki, hiratake, bunshimeji mushrooms
Japanese trio mushroom cream soup - shiitake, enoki, hiratake, cream, truffle oil
Imperial dumpling - shrimp and crab dumpling, egg flower, seafood broth
Lemongrass lobster bisque - thai sage ice cream
Twice fried chicken - molasses sweet and sour sauce
Bamg bang szechuan chicken - amish chicken, szechuan pepper, rice wine ginger sauce
Chicken osso bucco vindaloo - italian old world classic stepping in an east asian tradition
Mysore lamb chops - minty red onion salad
Okadu shaking shrimp - caramelized onion marmalade, mint oil
Tea leaf smoked duck - red bean and cashew coconut compote, cucumber slice
Waterfall salmon - wild salmon, miso butter sauce
Chicken japanois - chicken breast, miso cream
Manga shrimp - artichoke puree, thai pickled cucumber
Polynesian halibut - yuca, meow meow sauce
Goan shrimp - dried fried green beans
Cilantro tamarind shrimp - spice shrimp pan seared served with a daikon and cabbage slaw
Rising sun scallops - mala chili, bok choy
Ebi sakamushi - seared tiger shrimp, orange ponzu sauce
Mustard-dill salmon - mustard seeds, masala dahl sauce
Japanios salmon - shitake herb better
Curai barramundi - curry crust, citrus gremolata
Salmon shino - logan berry and mango puree
Catch de empileuse market fish seasonal vegetables, avocado, and soft cheese topped with a pineapple plum ravigote
Shrimp bun seo - seared shrimp, seasonal vegetables
Ebi sakamushi seared tiger shrimp, orange ponzu sauce
Japanios halibut - shitake herb butter
Mahi mahi - tahitian vanilla sauce, stir fried bell peppers
Xian fan chicken - thai chilies, seasonal veg
Busan roaster - asian spice, whole chicken roaster, tarragon vinegar sauce
Shanghai ravioli - seared scallop, chinese chives, chive flower, and eggplant topped with a crispy black bean and garlic chimichurri
Banana leaf steam fish - soy reduction
Matcha moon cake - matcha pound cake ,sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Mango pudding - coconut reduction
Five spice chocolate mousse - fresh berries
Spiked mango lassi ice cream - rum, yogurt, mango, orange cardamom cookies
Fried banana - vanilla ice cream, matcha chocolate sauce
Mango coconut boudin - mango gelatin
Coconut stewed mango - sticky rice
Losa mochi - black sesame mochi, coconut englaise
Pineapple ice - pineapple sorbet tops fresh pineapples topped with guava soda
Red dragon - red bean mocha, coconut cream
Almond cookies
Moon cake - pound cake, sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Chinese donuts - hk milk tea dipping sauce
Lychee ice cream - almond cookie
Guacamole w/pomegranate and radish, fresh made chips
Cold poached salmon w/cucumber-dill sauce
Grilled thai chicken skewer w/tamarind-red curry-coconut sauce
Crudo of grilled portabella w/fennel pollen, radish, chives, blood orange, edible flowers, salsa verde
Smothered scampi on grilled ciabatta
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, oil cured olive, manouri cheese
Steamed artichoke leaves, chive creme friache, lemon zest, caviar
Italian sausage w/porcini mushrooms, fermented black garlic, peppers, onions, fried potatoes
Assiette d'mar- asst chilled shellfish, xvoo, lemon, maldon, cracked black pepper, sauce verte
Creamy polenta w/truffles, porcini, exotic mushrooms and asiago
Hummus and baba ganouj w/warm pita and crudités
Baked brie in puff pastry w/ pear chutney, fig-olive crisp and baguette
Bacon-horseradish-aged cheddar canapés
Curry chicken croquette w/roasted pepper aioli
Cauliflower puttanesca- oil cured olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, calabrian chile, basil
Amuse bouche- organic medjool date stuffed w/gorgonzola and toasted almonds lets start w/this and choose 2 other dishes below:
Multiple greens, orange, fennel, manuri cheese, charred knob onion, sunflower seeds, balsamic-mustard vinaigrette
Wedge salad w/bacon lardons, oven-dried tomato, roasted peppers, warm polenta croutons, green goddess dressing
Butter lettuce, grapes, oil cured olives, cashew and fennel w/feta dressing
Composed salad of mango, avocado, grilled asparagus, avocado, hearts of palm, toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Heirloom tomatoes caprese, mozzarella di buffalo, basil, xvoo, saba, sea salt
Arugula, watercress, radish, radicchio, grapefruit, avocado, asiago, sunflower seeds, balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, lemon chile aioli, rosemary roasted potatoes
Slow braised lamb ragout w/mirepoix vegetables and olives over buttered noodles
Wild mushroom-truffle risotto w/roasted butternut squash, grilled asparagus, sweet corn and shaved parmesan
Steak pizzaiola w/mushrooms, peppers, tomato and oregano over cacio d pepe risotto
Chicken francaise w/julienned vegetables, parisian potatoes, lemon-caper sauce
Coulibiac of salmon in puff pastry stuffed w/shrimp mousse and spinach w/pernod w/lobster sauce
Snapper st. martin w/lemon, bananas and almonds, tomato couscous
Pork au poivre- sous vide pork tenderloin w/roquefort potatoes, carrots vichy, green peppercorn sauce
Ahi tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeno , pickled onions with mango thai chill vinaigrette
Cherry glazed pork belly, mushroom and farro ragu
Prosciutto wrapped scallops with warm melon and vanilla citrus sauce
Chicken madeira , risotto and asparagus
Apple chocolate mousse cake with espresso pots de creme with berry coulis
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 Dubuque County.
What does a private chef service include in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
The price of renting a chef in Dubuque 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 136 USD to 170 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 136 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 138 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 169 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 170 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 Dubuque 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 13 chefs available in Dubuque County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Dubuque 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 Dubuque County.
Cost of a private chef in Dubuque County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Dubuque 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 136 USD to 170 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 136 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 138 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 169 USD
For 2 people: 170 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 Dubuque County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County!






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









