Private Chef in Dunkirk
Rent one of our 30 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Dunkirk
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Dunkirk in August 2018, more than 30 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Dunkirk and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Chautauqua County.
Starting in 2018, 65,528 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Dunkirk. To book your chef in Dunkirk, 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 12,419 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 23,898 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 65,528 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Dunkirk usually book menus around 166 USD per person, including 4.57 courses, sharing an average of 5.7 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 Dunkirk.












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!
30 Private Chefs in Dunkirk
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More than 65,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.38 Chef
The guests in Dunkirk have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.38.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Dunkirk received an average score of 4.76.
4.66 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.66 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Dunkirk has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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12,419 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Dunkirk
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Dolmas
Hummus with homemade sourdough bread
Greek salad with feta cheese
Cucumber and octopus
Fish ceviche
Beef tartare
Cheese pizza
Charcuterie board
Melon with prosciutto
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes
Pork tenderloin with roasted brussels sprouts
California roll with real crab
Omakase nigiri sushi
Steak with bordelaise wine sauce
Baklava with greek yogurt
Beautiful cheesecake
Chocolate bonbons
Valrhona chocolate mousse
- big salad "insalatona": fresh combination of lettuce, arugula, tomato, carrots, radishes, cucumber and avocado, seasoned with balsamic cream
- citrus salad: unique explosion of flavors between arugula, cherry tomatoes, grapefruit, orange and tangerine, seasoned with balsamic cream
- italian bruschetta: crispy toast crowned with a sautéed vegetable mix, mozzarella, prosciutto and parmesan. vegetarian version with avocado
- empanadas: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- prawns with prosciutto: shrimp seasoned with sweet paprika wrapped in prosciutto
- charcuterie board: assortment of cheeses and charcuteries for all tastes
- spring brochette, caprese style: tomato, mozzarella and basil, a classic! crowned with parmesan covered with balsamic cream
- caviar bruschetta: refined italian toasted bread, with fresh cooked vegetables, cheeses and topped with caviar
- stuffed tomatoes: fresh and delicious tomatoes stuffed with a sautéed vegetable mixture, rice and mayonnaise
-.spanish tortilla: star dish of spanish gastronomy. delicious and unique presentation of potatoes, egg and onion
-.choripán: argentine sandwich with sausage, was recognized as one of the best in the world
-.mexican volcano: delicious open taco with tortilla, vegetables, shrimp or avocado
-.spinach and zucchini savory cake: salty cake with a touch of genoese style!
- potato gnocchi with asparagus: delicious gnocchetti topped with delicious asparagus cream sauce, vegetables and selected herbs
- ravioli di spinaci e ricotta: classic homemade pasta, stuffed with spinach and ricotta with delicious herb cream sauce
- rosette di modena: small homemade dough rolls, filled with mozzarella and prosciutto gratin with bechamel and parmesan
- filet mignon with patate al cartoccio: mythical beef steak with intense flavor, crispy crust, juicy interior finished with roasted vegetables
- new york strip with vegetables: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- ribeye steak with vegetables: mythical steak of the highest quality and finished with selected vegetables
- salmon with purée 3 colors: our favorite fish without a doubt. delicious portion of salmon, along with a irresistible carrot and potato puree
- boneless chicken leg with orange juice: chicken with an explosion of flavors, marinated with orange, paprika and along with fine vegetables
- roasted pork with egg and plums: baked ham stuffed with plums and egg, along with a fresh salad
- napolitana fette of aubergines with potatoes (mozzarella or avocado, tomato sauce, sage, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper) v,gf,df
- tiramisú: our signature dessert. mascarpone cheese, coffee, lady fingers cookie, dark chocolate, eggs and sugar
- chocolate mousse: popular creamy dessert loved by children and adults based on chocolate and eggs
- cream caramel: famous french dessert that combines a cream based on eggs, vanilla and cinnamon with orange, lemon and tangerine
- lemon sorbet: sorbet with a light and refreshing texture with fresh strawberries
- strawberry sorbet: classic white fish, topped with a delicious green sauce and particular french noisette potatoes
- chocolate cake with nutella: dark chocolate cake filled with blueberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with nutella cream
- macedonia: seasonal fruits, put together to enjoy a healthy dessert
Assorted charcuterie delicacies, fresh italian breads, assorted fruits and vegetables gluten free friendly
Cocktail crab cakes w/ remoulade sauce
Smoked salmon ravioli w/ creamy parmigiana cheese sauce
Plated ceasar salad with grilled shrimp
Beef tenderloin filet mignon. with japanese kobe steak sauce… crispy frites, carmelized baby carrots
Local pacific halibut w/ mediterranean, cherry tomato, basil sauce. served with fresh cut hand crispy frites
Roasted seasonal root vegetables
Sf sourdough with sweet butter
Birthday cake .client’s option. with homemade vanilla bean cream
Beef sliders with caramelized onions
Bbq wings with blue cheese & ranch
Buffalo chicken dip & tortilla chips
Fresh tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole & chorizo cheese dip
Shrimp stuffed jalapeno with bacon & cream cheese
Og shrimp cocktail cocktail sauce | salt crackers
Garden salad with homemade italian & ranch
Chopped wedge salad
Chili with cornbread
Cucumber & mint gazpacho shots
Bbq chicken legs & thighs with potato salad & coleslaw
Philly cheese steaks with onions, peppers & fries
Burger bar with potato salad & slaw
Bbq pork ribs with pasta salad & grilled corn
Cannoli dip & cookies with pistachios & chocolate chips
Chocolate & butterscotch breadpudding bourbon sauce
Cinnamon & glazed donuts
Strawberry shortcake basil | balsamic
Honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb butter croissants
Baked spinach dip with baked crostinis
Korean bbq chicken egg rolls
Bacon wrapped shrimp
Caesar cobb salad with cucumber, tomato, egg, red onion, parmesan, crouton
4 cheese creole penne pasta & fresh garlic bread with blackened chicken, sautéed shrimp, or seared steak (vegetarian option: vegan italian sausage, fried "chicken", seared "steak"
Fried salmon served with sweet potato soufflé & broccolini
Creamy tuscan chicken with spiced golden rice & sautéed spinach
Smoked turkey with wild rice pilaf and sautéed cabbage
Fried fish & smoked gouda grits
Fried chicken & waffles
Hot honey fried chicken tacos (topped with smoky cole slaw & cilantro) served with mexican street corn
Peach cobbler churro egg rolls
Fresh strawberry banana pudding
Caramel pecan french toast sundae
Spiced peach cobbler cake
Tomato basil bruschetta
Chipotle chicken tostadas with avocado, sour cream and cilantro
Classic hummus with fresh vegetables and toasted baguette
Mexican shrimps cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, cilantro
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip with toasted baguette
Classic wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed field green salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Filet mignon topped with a red wine demi glace with a side of mac & cheese and grilled asparagus
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken francese – crunchy & juicy chicken breast roulade, stuffed with parsley-garlic butter with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
The ultimate surf and turf – prime central cut filet mignon and jumbo garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
New york strip steak with garlic butter, steakhouse potatoes romanoff and roasted tri-color carrots
Grilled rib-eye steak with fondant potatoes and balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts
Stuffed filet mignon oscar with crabmeat filling & bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Classic tiramisu
Crème brûlée topped with fresh berries
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce
Lump crab ceviche with tostadas
Empanadas (argentinian turnovers)
Tuna crudo tostadas topped with fried leek
Mexican stuffed pepper taco
Chicken enchiladas suizas
Filipino pork adobo
Khao soi (thai noodle soup)
Spicy shrimp à l'orange with coconut rice
Ny strip with compound butter and fresh tomato salad
Tiramisu
Tres leches cake
Classic crème brûlée
Spinach & artichoke dip || roasted artichokes | four cheese mix | toasted baguette
Burrata & prosciutto || tomato-chipotle jam | arugula | ciabatta toast
Maple brined pork belly || white bean puree | shiitake mushrooms | shishito peppers | asiago
Ahi tuna poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Pistachio ricotta bruschetta || ciabatta | honey | arugula
Tomato vierge bruschetta || tomato | basil | garlic | mozzarella pearls | balsamic reduction
Chopped iceberg || smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
House salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Classic caesar salad || romaine | tomatoes | parmesan | croutons | creamy caesar dressing
Wedge salad || bacon | tomatoes | blue cheese crumbles | pickled onions | buttermilk dressing
Smoked double bone pork chop || tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed broccolini
Pork porterhouse || apple-ginger chutney | sweet potato puree | balsamic glazed broccolini
Stuffed chicken breast || herb marinade | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella | red pepper coulis | pesto roasted baby potatoes | butternut squash
Half roasted chicken || chimichurri | roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed green beans
Grilled flank steak || red wine demi | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | julienne vegetables
Seared cod || lemon herb butter | spinach orzo | asparagus
Crusted new york steak| gorgonzola cheese crust | garlic mashed potatoes | ratatouille
Chocolate mousse cake || dark rum | chocolate ganache
Cherry upside down bread pudding || chocolate chips | cinnamon
Skillet chocolate chip cookie || vanilla ice cream | salted caramel sauce
Espresso shot crème brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Chocolate temptation cake || chocolate cream | hazelnut 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 Dunkirk.
What does a private chef service include in Dunkirk?
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 Dunkirk?
The price of renting a chef in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk?
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 30 chefs available in Dunkirk. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk?
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 Dunkirk each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk.
Cost of a private chef in Dunkirk
The cost of hiring a private chef in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Dunkirk: 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 Dunkirk!






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









