Private Chef in Elko County
Rent one of our 15 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Elko County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Elko County in May 2018, more than 15 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Elko County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Elko County.
Starting in 2018, 963 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Elko County. To book your chef in Elko 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 197 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 322 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 963 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Elko County usually book menus around 182 USD per person, including 3.63 courses, sharing an average of 5.06 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 Elko 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.
15 Private Chefs in Elko County
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More than 900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.4 Chef
The guests in Elko County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.4.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Elko County received an average score of 4.8.
4.8 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.8 average score.
4.2 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Elko County has been scored with a 4.2 on average.
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197 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Elko County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Fried green tomatoes w/pimiento cheese crème, chile oil
Southern broccoli and brussel slaw
Bbq plate - st louis ribs, brisket, macaroni and cheese, southern green beans
Banana pudding
Mezze platter- hummus, muhammara, marinated vegetables and pita
Crudite and crackers with french onion dip and green goddess dip
Cheese and charcuterie board
Heirloom tomato and burrata salad- basil, olive oil and aged balsamic
Caesar salad (traditional)
Watermelon and feta salad- mint, lime vinaigrette
Tomato gazpacho- avocado, olive oil and fresh herbs
Roasted asparagus- lemon and hard boiled egg
Charred broccolinni- chile flake and garlic
Corn succotash- corn, legumes, herbs and butter
Roasted garlic mashed potato
Roasted fingerling potatoes
Mac'n cheese- smokey gouda, bacon and pasta shells
Penne a la vodka- spicy marinara topped with buratta
Pesto rigatoni- zuchinni, pesto and pine nuts
Grilled ny steak, bordelaise sauce
Braised shortrib, red wine reduction
Roasted chicken and chicken jus
Sauteed cod and pipperade sauce
Hawaiin shrimp skewer- teriyaki, pineapple, peppers and onion
Slow roasted salmon and roasted pepper beurre blanc
Mixed berry shortcake
Peach cobbler- candied almonds and vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu homemade lady fingers, mascarpone mousse, pistachio
Chocolate tarte- dark chocolate, pistachios, orange
Mezze/charcuterie/cheese/antipasto board including a variety of meats, sausages, cheeses and mezze ingredients including hummus, olives, dates, figs, candied pecans, hot honey and date syrup and much more, served with a variety of breads and crackers
Baked cremini mushroom caps with an italian truffle stuffing
Italian style alpine ranch lamb meatballs with a mint and honey glaze
Alpine ranch garlic and balsamic vinegar marinated seared lamb "lollies" with a dijon aioli
Elevated mini italian muffulettas with prosciutto, capocollo, mortadella, genoa salami and provolone with house made olive salad: served warm
Shrimp scampi bruschetta with parmesan and fresh italian herbs
Skirt steak flatbread with cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, fresh italian herbs, evoo and balsamic vinegar
Broiled lobster tails with a cream and sherry sauce
Salmon crudo with thinly sliced jalapeño, evoo, micro greens, lemon zest and lightly smoked maldon salt
Chicago style italian beef sliders with carson valley ranch top round, aged provolone and house made giardiniera served with beef jus
Seared octopus with a white bean, cream and pimenton puree with chili oil drops
Aged balsamic and garlic marinated seared lamb chop "lollies" with calabrian chili and dijon aioli
Heirloom tomato caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, basil, aged balsamic vinegar, evoo and lightly smoked malden salt
Arugula salad with apple, gorgonzola cheese and candied pecans with a honey and dijon aioli
Organic italian fruit salad with marscepone cheese, mint and a white balsamic vinaigrette
Italian parsley salad with fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red and golden raisins, mint and red bell pepper with a lemon, dijon mustard and extra virgin olive oil dressing
A salad of wild caught shrimp with calabrian chili aioli on heirloom tomatoes
Tuscan panzanella salad made with bread, buffalo mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, shallots, fresh thyme and basil with an extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing
Italian cannellini bean salad: cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, celery, onion, black olives, italian spices, evoo and red wine vinegar
Duck egg salad with calabrian chili infused mayonnaise served over arugula
Seared italian style new york strip steaks with calabrian chili aioli served with sliced portobello garlic linguine and parmesan broccolini
Classic italian chicken parmesan served over house made linguine with butter, garlic and fresh italian herbs and parmesan broccolini
Elevated lasagna made with house made italian sausage ragù, parmesan bechamel, blistered cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone, taleggio and ricotta cheeses served with parmesan broccolini
Chicken piccata made with sauteed floured boneless chicken thighs, capers, chicken stock, white wine, cream, garlic, parsley and parmesan cheese served with sautéed dill zucchini
Chicken cacciatore made with floured boneless chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, garlic and red wine served over creme fraiche polenta along with parmesan broccolini
Honey and champagne vinegar glazed salmon served with roasted rosemary potatoes and carmelized brussel sprouts
Alpine ranch braised red wine and garlic lamb shanks served over creamy creme fraiche polenta with sautéed portobello mushrooms and spinach
Carson valley meats tri-tip marinated in italian herbs and spices combined with olive oil and a touch of red wine vinegar served with calabrian chili mashed potatoes and parmesan broccolini
Authentic house made linguine seafood fra diavolo with shrimp, clams and mussels served with parmesan broccolini
Elevated seafood lasagna made with shrimp, bay scallops and snapper with a mushroom alfredo sauce and blistered cherry tomatoes served with parmesan broccolini
Mascarpone and ricotta cheesecake with apricot coulis
Chocolate torta tenerina with vanilla whipped cream
Cannoli "chips & dip" - chocolate chip cannoli cream with cinnamon sugar chips
Honey bourbon, chambord, espresso, pecan and bacon tiramisu
Apple, brown butter and thyme crumble served with vanilla whipped cream
Crema al mascarpone (mascarpone mousse) made with vanilla and dark rum
Italian style flan with caramel sauce
Sweet olive oil cake with apple/lemon compote
Fresh spring rolls- rice paper, pickled lotus root, crunchy vegetables, thai basil dipping sauce
Crispy spring rolls- seasoned pork, vegetables, chile dipping sauce
Mixed vegetable and shrimp tempura- yuzu dipping sauce
Popcorn rock shrimp- spicy siracha aioli
Coconut shrimp- crispy shrimp, chili dipping sauce
Chicken potstickers- pan-fried dumpling with soy-ginger dipping sauce, chili crisp, black vinegar
Crunchy chopped salad- raw and roasted vegetables, marcona almonds, burnt shallot ponzu
Sunomono cucumber salad- lightly pickled with sweet chili, sesame and cilantro
Grilled peanut chicken skewers- thai peanut dipping sauce
Bulgogi lettuce cups- sweet-spicy bulgogi beef, rice vermicelli and toasted cashews
Crab congee- rice porage, scallion, garlc-chile crunch
Thai green seafood curry- coconut curry broth, mix of fish and shellfish
Tuna tataki- seared tuna, smoked soy, crispy shallot, herbs
Beef tataki with garlic chips and beef sauce, roasted mushroom, and shaved scallion salad
Seafood soba noodles- squid, shrimp, scallop, in consomme with buckwheat noodles
Japanese omu-rice omelet- soft omelet, nori, scallion
Pad thai- noodle stir fry with chicken and flavorful sauce
Ny steak with rice and stir fried broccoli
Pan roasted halibut- boy choy in soy ginger glaze
Crispy glazed duck breast- scallion pancake, plum sauce
Chicken breast-ginger consomme, mushrooms and udon noodle
Miso black cod- lightly pickled vegetables, sushi rice
Tonkatsu pork cutlet- sauteed cabbage, katsu sauce, mustard
Thai green curry chicken- coconut green curry with summer vegetables, and jasmine rice
Kalbi short rib- marinated and grilled with pineapple, herbs, sesame, and chile
Coconut sticky rice with mango- coconut cream, lime and sesame
Matcha creme brulee- yuzu compote
Black sesame panna cotta- tropical fruit
Yuzu lemon tart with berries and meringue topping
Thai tea creme brulee
Lychee and coconut parfait- pastry creme, lemon crumble
Tom yum soup (shrimp, chicken, red chili, kaffir lime, oyster mushroom, tomato, coriander, galangal, lemongrass, fish sauce)
Vietnamese spring rolls (rice paper, red chili, kefir lime, bean sprout, cucumber, carrot, mint, shrimp)
Hibachi trio (yakitori chicken, japanese garlic steak, red pepper miso shrimp, stir fry vegetable, jasmine rice)
Passion fruit cheesecake (macadamia crust, passion fruit, cream cheese filling, berries)
Miso soup – kombu stock (vegetarian adaptation)
Edamame with sea salt (vegetarian)
Blistered shishito peppers (vegetarian)
Miso-roasted salmon
Ramen bar
Miso-glazed mushrooms over butternut purée (vegetarian)
Matcha tiramisù
Strawberry-matcha tiramisù
Pavlova with strawberry & cream (vegetarian)
Fermented garlic miso broth with lemongrass & toasted black sesame oil (vegetarian)
Grilled ginger miso soup w/ fresh lemon (vegetarian)
Premium hibachi nigiri
Stuffed endive with roasted garlic lemon thyme hummus & sweet peppers (vegetarian)
Hibachi style nigiri sushi service
Sake paper wrapped halibut with mandarin leek slaw & champagne cream
Brown sugar coconut curry noodles with fresh mint & ginger (vegetarian)
Seared tofu tabbouleh (vegetarian)
Japanese style cheesecake w/ poached yuzu pear
Sake & green tea palate cleanser
Artisan gelato (lemon meringue)
Organic coconut iced cream
Cucumber sunomono salad thinly sliced cucumbers in a light rice vinegar dressing with a touch of sweetness
Shrimp tempura lightly battered and fried shrimp served with a savory dipping sauce
Teriyaki salmon pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet soy teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice
Classic crème brûlée silky custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust
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 Elko County.
What does a private chef service include in Elko 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 Elko County?
The price of renting a chef in Elko 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 150 USD to 226 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 150 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 151 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 162 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 226 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 Elko 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 15 chefs available in Elko County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Elko 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 Elko 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 Elko County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Elko 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 Elko County.
Cost of a private chef in Elko County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Elko 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 150 USD to 226 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 150 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 151 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 162 USD
For 2 people: 226 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 Elko County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Elko 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 Elko County!






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









