Private Chef in Cayo Hueso
Rent one of our 16 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Cayo Hueso?
For 6 people in Cayo Hueso, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,098 USD
183 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 guests202USD / guest = 404 USD total
- 4 guests183USD / guest = 732 USD total
- 6 guests183USD / guest = 1,098 USD total
- 8 guests166USD / guest = 1,328 USD total
- 10 guests166USD / guest = 1,660 USD total
- 13+ guests166USD / guest = 2,158 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.
16 Private Chefs in Cayo Hueso
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.49 Chef
The guests in Cayo Hueso have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.49.
4.21 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cayo Hueso received an average score of 4.21.
4.12 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.12 average score.
4.48 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cayo Hueso has been scored with a 4.48 on average.
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33 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cayo Hueso
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Tuna crudo
Pancetta wrapped scallops tri pepper sauce
Antipasto salad
Arugula strawberry feta and glazed pecans arugula salad
Apple pecan and feta salad
Pesto marinated lollipop lamb chops
Filet mignon with goat cheese asparagus risotto
Chilean sea bass porcini risotto and lemon beurre blanc sauce
Crème brûlée
Tiramisu
Flan
Jalapeño stuffed wontons
Bacon wrapped scallops in mango pepper sauce
Fig salad (vegetarian)
Carpaccio
Lobster ravioli in a pink vodka sauce
Empanadas de carne
Minestrone soup
Ceviche shrimp
Osso buco over polenta
Chilean sea bass porcini risotto lemon beurre blanc
Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri
Gnocchi vodka sauce (vegetarian)
Dessert platter with alfajores & cheesecake bites
Crème brûlée
Tiramisu
Cannolis
Black bean soups (frijoles negro)
Lentil soup (lentejas)
Traditional cuban ajiaco
Avocado salad with tomato, onions, vinegar and olive oil
Cucumber red onions lime and salt salad
A selection of freshly prepared vegetarian sushi, featuring combinations of avocado, cucumber, asparagus, grilled eggplant, and pickled vegetables
Mojo pork with cassava with garlic citrus sauce (cerdo asado con mojo con yuca con mojito)
Cuban style ground beef with white rice (picadillo con arroz blanco)
Vegetable fried rice (arroz frito de vegetales) and special fried rice( arroz frito con camarones , pollo, y jamon)
Coconut flan single portion
Guava flan single portion
Italian cold meats and burrata board
Mushroom, sausage and saffron risotto with lime
Fresh pasta with saffron and roasted peppers, caramelized spring onions, and toasted almonds
Tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach with butter cream, walnuts and sage
Cacio & pepe con sausage
Linguine tomato source, tuna and zafarán
Stew, beef with red wine reduction and mixed vegetables
Sicilian-style tuna or swordfish
Chicken escalope with vegetables
Garlic and lemon prawns with butter and fried seafood batter
Chocolate cake with a warm, melting center
Tiramisu
Crème brûlée
Seared scallops with breadfruit purée, keylime butter
Florida citrus salad – mixed greens, fresh orange and grapefruit segments, goat cheese, candied pecans, citrus vinaigrette
Conch fritters spicy citrus aioli
Snapper with citrus herb vinaigrette cilantro lime rice
Chimichurri skirt steak with sweet plantain mash and grilled vegetables
Crab stuffed grouper/roasted potatoes and broccolini
Key lime pie
Guava and cheese crème brûlée
Cuban mojito classic
Mojo shrimp skewers grilled shrimp brushed with garlic-lime mojo
Grilled chorizo bites served with citrus chimichurri
Black bean soup shot traditional cuban black beans, smooth and savory
Chicken consommé (hibachi style) clear broth with scallions & garlic
Garlic rice white rice sautéed with butter, garlic, onion & scallions
Grilled vegetables onion, bell peppers, courgettes, mushrooms & corn
Mojo chicken hibachi citrus-garlic marinated chicken breast
Garlic skirt steak hibachi tender beef with cumin & lime butter
Cuban pork tenderloin hibachi mojo-marinated, caramelized on the plancha
Shrimp al ajillo hibachi garlic-lime shrimp with paprika
Mahi-mahi hibachi fresh fish with olive oil, citrus & herbs
Vegetable hibachi mixed vegetables with garlic-lime oil
Chocolate dairy free lava cake fresh blueberries (raspberry glaze available)
Ceviche of shrimps and avocados
-prawn cocktail in mayonnaise sauce and tropical fruits
Sautéed mushrooms on a sweet potato cream and crouton
-fried lobster-filled ravioli with spicy red sauce
Pecorino spheres (mini-meatballs) with guanciale, served on a bed of ricotta cream with lemon powder
Mixed blini selection crème fraîche, seared scallops, garlic shrimp & tropical fruit, topped with premium caviar
Chicken (or beef) livers scented with italian aromatics, sweet onion, and sage, served on a toasted bread crostino with a balsamic vinegar (or port wine) reduction
Oven-gratinated scallops with rice and cheese, served in the shell and flambéed tableside (shrimp filling available)
Italian-style beef, tuna, or corvina tartare served with silky avocado cream, a delicate cherry tomato velouté, and cucumber spaghetti
Crispy puff pastry basket with zucchini, cheese & smoked salmon a delicate golden puff pastry basket filled with tender zucchini and creamy cheese, topped with silky smoked salmon for a refined combination of savory and delicate flavors
Roasted octopus tentacle with beetroot potato cream tender octopus tentacle, expertly roasted until lightly crisp and caramelized, served over a silky beetroot-infused potato cream and finished with fresh radish for a delicate, colorful garnish
Mozzarella pearls · avocado · cucumber fresh mozzarella pearls and creamy avocado paired with crisp cucumber, dressed with chef davide’s signature aged modena balsamic vinaigrette and a delicate spicy finish
Limoncello risotto · caviar · lemon zest carnaroli risotto delicately infused with italian limoncello, finished with parmigiano reggiano, fresh lemon zest and a delicate touch of premium caviar
Risotto al radicchio rosso & gambero rosso carnaroli risotto with roasted red radicchio, delicate red prawn, parmigiano reggiano and a light citrus finish
Risotto al radicchio rosso & branzino carnaroli risotto · red radicchio · seared branzino · citrus, with roasted red radicchio and a delicate fish broth, topped with perfectly seared branzino and finished with lemon zest and a silky parmesan emulsion
Pasta alla nerano · shrimp or red snapper or scallops· lemon spaghetti alla nerano with crispy zucchini, creamy provolone del monaco, sautéed shrimp or delicate red snapper, fresh lemon zest and basil oil, finished with a touch of toasted pistachio
-lasagna original (and gf)
-vegetarian lasagna with mixed vegetables and mozzarella/parmesan
Cannelloni di baccalà · saffron & squid ink delicate cannelloni filled with salted cod and creamy cheese, served over aromatic tomato breadcrumbs and finished with a two-tone seafood béchamel, saffron and squid ink
Paccheri · octopus · potato velouté · lemon artisanal paccheri tossed with tender braised octopus and silky potato cream, finished with lemon zest, parsley oil, crispy octopus and a delicate touch of smoked paprika
Pappardelle al ragù di manzo brasato silky handmade pappardelle with slow-braised beef ragù, gently reduced with red wine and aromatic vegetables, finished with parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil and delicate herbs
Italian-style roast beef · red wine reduction tender roast beef infused with italian herbs and aromatic spices, served alongside golden rosemary potatoes and seasonal vegetables, finished with a silky red wine and beef reduction
Mediterranean octopus · olives & capers tender octopus slowly braised in a vibrant tomato sauce with garlic, kalamata olives, capers and fresh herbs, served over a golden toasted artisan crostino and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Herb-crusted beef fillet with red wine and mushroom reduction (or cream and mustard sauce with pepper)
Pistachio-crusted salmon · orange reduction salmon fillet coated with a delicate pistachio and herb crust, oven-roasted until perfectly tender, served with a silky orange and white-wine reduction, finished with fresh orange zest and microgreens
Salmon · porcini mushrooms · truffle potato cream perfectly seared salmon served over a silky truffle-infused potato cream, accompanied by sautéed porcini mushrooms and finished with a delicate herb oil
Pistachio-crusted lamb chops · blackberry reduction tender lamb chops with a delicate pistachio and herb crust, perfectly roasted and served with a refined blackberry and red wine reduction, finished with fresh herbs
Crème brûlée (with strawberries and berries)
Pistachio tiramisu (or classic tiramisu) with fruits
Baked alaska · panettone & vanilla artisanal panettone, vanilla ice cream (assorted gelato flavors available, including nutella), and toasted italian meringue, served with a warm berry coulis
Panettone · mascarpone cream · blackberry & pistachio-panettone served with a silky mascarpone cream and fresh blackberry coulis (other seasonal fruits available), finished with a delicate dusting of toasted pistachio and elegant white chocolate shards
Baked brie - hazelnut, pomegranete & baguette
Crab cake- dragon aioli & burnt lemon
Bacon wrapped scallops - fondant potatoes, jalepeno & fig jam
Steak tartare - egg yolk jam, capers, anchovy & potato chips
Tuna tartare - egg yolk, avocado, compressed watermelon & mango puree
Tropical ceviche - local catch, gulf shrimp, cucumber, red onion & key lime soy sauce
Caesar salad - romaine wedge with croutons, shaved parmesan & ceasar dressing
Beet salad - watercress, candied pecans, goat cheese & pomegranete dressing
Heirloom tomato burrata - arugula, grilled peaches, prosciutto & balsamic glaze
Ice burg wedge - bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles & dressing
Tropical mango salad - artisan greens, strawberry, mandarin orange, watermelon, feta & mango vinaigrette
Filet mignon - potato puree, asparagus & zip sauce
Braised short rib - potato puree with turmeric, broccolini & red wine au jus
Seared duck breast - fondant potatoes, burnt oranges & beet sauce
Octopus - fondant potatoes, arugula salad & romesco sauce
Salmon - cous cous, broccolini & red pepper coulis sauce
Chilean seabass - mushroom risotto, baby bok choy & soy ginger beurre blanc
Blackened grouper - corn risotto, hazelnut roasted carrots & beurre blanc
Branzino - truffle risotto, purple cauliflower, sherry escabeche & balsamic glaze
Squid ink linguini - shrimp, octopus, mussels, marinara sauce & fresh tarragon
Mushroom pappardelle - mushroom creme, forest mushrooms, brussel sprouts & roasted cherry tomatoes
Creme brulee - mixed fruit & mint
Chocolate souffle - grand marnier whipped cream & vanilla bean ice cream
Red wine poached pear - figs, raspberries & chocolate smear
Burnt cheesecake - caramelized cheesecake with whipped cream & mixed fruit
Orange marmalade cheesecake - pistachio graham cracker crust
A personal chef for any occasion in Cayo Hueso
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cayo Hueso in December 2021, more than 16 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cayo Hueso and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Monroe County.
Starting in 2021, 206 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cayo Hueso. To book your chef in Cayo Hueso, 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 33 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 824 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.38 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 206 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cayo Hueso usually book menus around 3 USD per person, including 4.49 courses, sharing an average of 3.96 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 Cayo Hueso.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Cayo Hueso.
What does a private chef service include in Cayo Hueso?
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 Cayo Hueso?
The price of renting a chef in Cayo Hueso 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 166 USD to 202 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 166 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 166 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 183 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 202 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 Cayo Hueso?
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 16 chefs available in Cayo Hueso. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cayo Hueso 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 Cayo Hueso?
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 Cayo Hueso each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cayo Hueso, 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 Cayo Hueso.
Cost of a private chef in Cayo Hueso
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cayo Hueso 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 166 USD to 202 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 166 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 166 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 183 USD
For 2 people: 202 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.

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At Take a Chef we are proud to offer unique and innovative experiences to our customers. We aim to create the perfect experience for you and with over 20 chefs in Tourlos alone, we’re sure we’ll find the best chef for your needs. All of our chefs have a decade of culinary experience and have been trained in the best cooking schools in the country. Once you receive their menu proposals, you’ll be able to view their profile and see information about their training and experience. You’ll also be able to contact them directly to make any changes to the menu they have proposed.

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









