Private Chef in Eastchester
Rent one of our 1,109 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















Whatever the occasion, make it one to remember
A hand-picked chef designs the menu around you, cooks it where you are, and leaves the kitchen spotless.
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Thanksgiving · Thu, Nov 26
Give the family cook the day off.
Chefs in Eastchester book up fast around Thanksgiving. Tell us your group and get menu proposals from local chefs.
Request by Nov 19 to get your pick of chefs
- Verified chefs reviewed by real guests
- Tailored to your budget and taste
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How much does a private chef cost in Eastchester?
For 6 people in Eastchester, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,038 USD
173 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 guests203USD / guest = 406 USD total
- 4 guests173USD / guest = 692 USD total
- 6 guests173USD / guest = 1,038 USD total
- 8 guests170USD / guest = 1,360 USD total
- 10 guests170USD / guest = 1,700 USD total
- 13+ guests180USD / guest = 2,340 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.
1,109 Private Chefs in Eastchester
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More than 105,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.54 Chef
The guests in Eastchester have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.54.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Eastchester received an average score of 4.79.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.74 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Eastchester has been scored with a 4.74 on average.
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49,953 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Eastchester
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Steam edamame
Babaganush - smoke eggplant, tahini, garlic
Fluke tiradito - fluke fish, cucumber, fresh lime, cilantro, árbol chile fresco, sea salt
Pistachio guacamole - avocado, grilled pineapple, cilantro, habanero, tomatoes, lime, pistachios
Shrimp ceviche - lime juice, cucumber, red onions, avocado, chile habanero, cilantro
Ginmutsu x yoggurt
Wrapped in grape leaves
Lamb brochetas
Octopus on quinoa
Sicilian style tuna tartare
Coconut curry codorniz thai with jazmin rice, peanut, mango and carrot
Chef's special variety of sushi
Upashi & kina - snow & sprout
Bruschetta trio
Duo of hummus (classic chickpea and avocado) with crackers
Arugula salad with roasted beets, citrus, and honey vinaigrette
Pilaf rice with dried fruits and fresh herbs
Crispy potatoes
Grilled chicken thighs with mediterranean herbs and mayo sauce
Brown sugar glazed carrots
Green beans with caramelized shallots
Individual chocolate cake & cream verrine with berry coulis
Bistro salad: boston lettuce, cherry tomatoes, capers and onions with dijon vinaigrette
Beet carpaccio “amore” marinated red & golden beets, blood orange segments, pistachio crumble, citrus vinaigrette
Mini yellowfin tuna tacos, avocado, spicy mayo, tobiko
Grilled bronzino with steamed baby carrots, roasted fingerling potatoes and salsa verde
Grilled hanger steak, sautéed bok choy, roasted oyster mushroom, japanese bbq sauce
Zabaglione with strawberries
Mini tostones with avocado mojo & pickled shallot
Lightly pickled seasonal vegetables with umeboshi & shiso
Soy braised chicken
Miso tahini cookies
Heirloom tomato & cucumber tartare
Grilled peach & arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
Quinoa with fresh herbs and grilled vegetables
Ratatouille with provençal herbs (vegetarian)
Grilled asparagus with toasted almonds
Roasted baby potatoes with herbs & garlic
Honey and balsamic rainbow carrots
Iced tea
Fennel and orange salad with niçoise olives, red onion, and basil shaved fennel, citrus segments, niçoise olives, and red onion, tossed with lemon oil and torn basil. clean and herbal,
Carciofi alla giudia (roman jewish fried artichokes) with rosemary aioli
Seasonal green salad fresh seasonal greens tossed in a shallot-honey vinaigrette
Moroccan carrot salad shaved carrots with fennel, aleppo pepper, lemon, olive oil, and herbs. served chilled.
Cucumber and tomatoes salad
Salade vert, seasonal greens, shaved asparagus, herbs vinaigrette
Matbucha slow-cooked roasted tomatoes and red peppers with garlic, olive oil, and spices. served as a rich, smoky dip.
Marinated mediterranean olives a bold mix of olives marinated with citrus, herbs, and spices from southern europe and north africa.
Pimientos de padron blistered shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
Green salad, lemmon citronette
Pickled vegetables, mediterranean style a rotating mix of house-pickled vegetables infused with herbs, chili, and spice blends from the levant.
Red cabbage slaw – crisp red cabbage, cider-honey dressing, golden raisins, toasted sunflower seeds, and a touch of dill
Shakshouka, eggs baked in a tomato and roasted red peppers sauce
Shakshouka, eggs baked in a tomato and roasted red peppers sauce
Pappardelle alla bolognese wide ribbon pasta tossed in a slow-cooked ragù of beef and italian sausage
Grape leaves stuffed with rice and pine nuts
.roasted eggplant.
Salada de palmito (brazil) – heart of palm salad with vinaigrette.
Salada de palmito (brazil) – heart of palm salad with vinaigrette
Roasted eggplant, tahina
Roasted eggplant, tahine sauce
Green salad, lemmon citronette.
Roasted eggplant
Babaganoush
Spaghetti alla puttanesca southern italian classic with olives, anchovies, capers, garlic, chili, and chunky tomato sauce. briny, bold, and unmistakably vibrant
Pappardelle al cinghiale hand-cut pappardelle tossed in a rich, slow-braised wild boar ragù with chianti, rosemary, juniper, and tomato. a hearty tuscan staple, deep with forest flavors and rustic soul
Seafood risotto arborio rice simmered with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a rich seafood broth, finished with fresh herbs
Risotto alla milanese classic saffron-infused risotto cooked with parmesan cheese and butter for a luxurious, golden finish
Barolo risotto risotto cooked slowly with barolo wine, braised beef or sausage, and finished with parmesan for a deep, rich flavor
Melanzane alla barchetta roasted eggplant boats stuffed with tuna, breadcrumbs, calabrian chili, and olive oil, served warm
Twice-cooked cauliflower blanched then roasted cauliflower, finished with tahina sauce and a touch of lemon
Roasted zucchini stuffed with jasmine rice, toasted almonds, and baharat spice. finished with tehina sauce.
I can also make other latin american dishes, let me know what you want
Roasted zucchini, jasmine rice, almonds, baharat, tehina sauce.
Roasted zucchini, jasmine rice, almonds, tehina sauce.
Stuffed zucchini, jasmine rice, almonds, baharat, tehina
Twice cooked cauliflower with tahine sauce
Twice cooked cauliflower, tahine
Filet mignon center-cut tenderloin steak, cooked to temperature, served with potatoes any style, sautéed greens, and herb compound butter
Melanzane alla parmigiana breaded eggplant layered with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until golden. served with crispy garlic-rosemary potatoes
Vegetarian lasagna layers of fresh pasta, mozzarella, rich tomato ragu, creamy béchamel, and parmigiano-reggiano, baked to golden perfection
Polenta with mushrooms and gorgonzola creamy polenta topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and a drizzle of melted gorgonzola cheese
Pampanella slow-roasted pork belly marinated with garlic, chili, paprika, and herbs, served with soft polenta
More options available, let’s chat
Sweet rice with mangoes
Dessert cheeses with almonds and honey
Tiramisu
Many other options available let’s chat!
Burrata with grilled seasonal fruit: creamy burrata served with pistachio, local honey, pickled cherries, and fresh mint
Arugula & fennel salad: shaved fennel and baby arugula tossed with goat cheese, pistachio, mint, and honey lemon vinaigrette
Hamachi crudo: piquillo pepper & caper relish, cilantro, cucumber, segmented citrus, lemon zest
Iceberg lettuce & smoked bacon salad: crisp iceberg lettuce tossed with warm bacon florets, creamy blue cheese dressing, and house-pickled seasonal vegetables
Cacio pepe croquettes: parm, black pepper, chives,
Short rib agnolotti: handmade agnolotti filled with braised short rib, served with forest mushrooms, madeira reduction, and rich beef jus
Polipo alla griglia: tender grilled octopus with fingerling potatoes, piquillo pepper relish, bright salsa verde, and lemon zest
Pappardelle: oxtail , madeira, beef jus, forest mushrooms
Bolognese di mare: squid ink fettuccini with swordfish and calamari, finished with basil, olives, fennel, and a light tomato seafood sauce
Truffle cacio pepe: pecorino, black pepper, truffle butter
Butternut squash & sage risotto with crispy leeks creamy arborio risotto with roasted butternut squash purée, fresh sage, parmesan, and topped with golden crispy leeks
Spicy lobster rigatoni: lobster, calabarian chilies, gruyere
Venetian prawns & scallops with creamy polenta: saffron-poached prawns over slow-cooked polenta, finished with aromatic herb oil
Roasted branzino crispy-skinned branzino with puttanesca-style tomatoes, basil, and toasted pane
Filet mignon: center-cut filet mignon with madeira-glazed mushrooms, celery root purée, and rich beef jus
Veal marsala: truffle mushroom sauce, marsala reduction, potato mille feuille
Hay smoked chicken: chimichurri, piquillo pepper relish, fingerlings, braised leeks
Classic tiramisu layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream
Chocolate lava cake warm molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream
New york style cheese cake with caramelized apples
Crème brûlée:traditional vanilla custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust
Smoked brisket taco with avocado lemon aioli
Grilled octopus taco with smoke paprika aioli
Grilled shrimp taco with avocado jalapeño aioli
Raw oisters
Pistachio guacamole - avocado, grilled pineapple, cilantro, habanero, tomatoes, lime, pistachios
Lobster guacamole - habanero, jicama, cilantro macho, baked heirloom, totopos
Shrimp ceviche - lime juice, cucumber, red onions, avocado, chile habanero, cilantro
Fluke tiradito - fluke fish, cucumber, fresh lime, cilantro, árbol chile fresco, sea salt
Aguachile negro - prime ribeye, yuzu, salsa negra, marisquera, avocado foam
Baja fish tacos - mahi mahi, jìcama, cucumber, mango coleslaw, habanero aioli
Don sancho taco -shrimp & steak on a flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, tomato, poblano
Quesadilla de langosta -handmade flour tortilla, maine lobster, aged vermont cheddar cheese, oyster mushrooms, white truffle oil
Jicama skirt stake salad -mixed green lettuce, carrots, cucumber, poblano vinaigrette
Camarones a la diabla -shallots, chipotle spicy salsa, wild rice, plátano macho puree
Enchilada holandesa - shredded chicken, green tomatillo, serrano creamy salsa, chefís blend of melted cheeses
Pescado quetzalcoatl - broiled butterflied branzino marinated in annatto-guajillo, hand pressed tortillas
Tampiqueña - prime skirt steak, enmolada, poblano rajas, refried black beans
Duck confit mole mixteco - 32 ingredient house mole mixteco, mezcal, rainbow carrots, grilled asparagus
Chocolate chai lava cake
Guava cheesecake
Orange blossom panna cotta
Passion fruit mousse
A personal chef for any occasion in Eastchester
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Eastchester in March 2017, more than 1,109 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Eastchester and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in New York.
Starting in 2017, 105,808 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Eastchester. To book your chef in Eastchester, 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 49,953 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 70,046 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 105,808 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Eastchester usually book menus around 184.6 USD per person, including 4.39 courses, sharing an average of 4.69 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 Eastchester.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Eastchester.
What does a private chef service include in Eastchester?
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 Eastchester?
The price of renting a chef in Eastchester 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 180 USD to 203 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 180 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 170 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 173 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 203 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 Eastchester?
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 1,109 chefs available in Eastchester. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Eastchester 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 Eastchester?
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 Eastchester each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Eastchester, 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 Eastchester.
Cost of a private chef in Eastchester
The cost of hiring a private chef in Eastchester 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 180 USD to 203 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 180 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 170 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 173 USD
For 2 people: 203 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 Eastchester!
9 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 Eastchester?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Eastchester: 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 Eastchester!






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









