Private Chef in Cayo Hueso
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















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 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cayo Hueso and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Monroe County.
Starting in 2021, 273 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 26 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,092 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.44 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 273 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cayo Hueso usually book menus around 3 USD per person, including 3.5 courses, sharing an average of 4.46 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.












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.
17 Private Chefs in Cayo Hueso
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.08 Chef
The guests in Cayo Hueso have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.08.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cayo Hueso received an average score of 4.74.
4.17 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.17 average score.
4.47 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cayo Hueso has been scored with a 4.47 on average.
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26 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cayo Hueso
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Whipped ricotta & honey crostini charred sourdough, lemon zest, sicilian honey, pistachio dust
Grilled octopus fingerling potatoes, caper gremolata, lemon confit
Calamari fritti -marinara sauce
Short rib pappardelle braised beef, red wine reduction, parmigiano
Branzino al forno mediterranean sea bass, lemon, herbs, olive oil
Basque cheesecake (italian twist) vanilla bean, citrus zest
Profiteroles- ice cream and hot chocolate
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
Bang bang shrimp roll
Tuna or salmon tartare (caviar optional)
Miso-glazed black cod – silky alaskan cod marinated in sweet miso
Pickled cucumbers and peppers
Steamed rice
Green tea creme brûlée
Yuzu cheesecake-pineapple sauce and cookie crumble
Antipasto platter cured meats (prosciutto, salami), marinated olives, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, and aged cheeses (parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino)
Bruschetta trio -classic tomato & basil • roasted mushroom & truffle oil • whipped ricotta with lemon zest & honey
Ricotta stuffed pasta/ spicy lobster vodka sauce
Pasta alla vodka or penne pomodoro rich, creamy tomato-based sauce with fresh herbs and grated parmigiano
Chicken parmesan/side alfredo pasta
Chicken piccata light lemon-caper sauce to accompany the pasta
Tiramisu
Classic cheesecake and berries
Sorbet
Smoked pork belly- tamarind glaze
Beef tenderloin crostini- bacon jam and blue cheese
Prosciutto -wrapped melon or asparagus
Mini crab cakes or salmon croquettes – served with lemon aioli
Caprese skewers with balsamic drizzle
Stuffed mushrooms
Tuna crudo calabrian chili, blood orange, herb oil
Truffle mac cheese bites
Flatbreads (truffle mushroom, margherita, spicy sausage)
Korean fried chicken bites
Mini cheesecakes
Creme brûlée-pistachio caramel crust
Buffalo burrata with italian cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of spicy chili oil
Burrata cheese with parma ham, parmigiano reggiano cheese, arugula and honey
Caramelized peaches with butter and lime wrapped in parma ham with honey
Fish fillet with peach cream accompanied by parma ham and peaches (alternatively other fruits) with lemon and orange glaze
Breaded and fried shrimp with avocado mayonnaise
Baked stuffed mushrooms
Smoked salmon seasoned with pepper and italian evo oil, accompanied by sweet and sour caramelized peach with orange and lime, wrapped in prosciutto
Mixed grilled vegetables with italian evo oil, modena balsamic vinegar, and honey, accompanied by seasonal fruit (figs, mango, guava, papaya, pineapple, apple, or pear)
Miso brussels sprouts served with miso mayonnaise
Risotto or pasta any style
Spaghetti (or short pasta) with pesto and green beans
Spaghetti (or short pasta) with creamed spinach
Spaghetti (or short pasta) with rocket cream
Spaghetti (tagliatelle) mushroom and sausage risotto
Spaghetti with seafood
Spaghetti all'assassina (sicilian chili pepper)
Linguine with tomato source and tuna with cream pistachio
Limoncello risotto with asparagus and pistachio cream (with pasta fettuccine)
A classic mediterranean pasta dish with tomato sauce, pesto, and cream for an explosion of flavors
Carbonara pasta with mushrooms and more parmigiano reggiano
Amatriciana pasta with bacon and tomato sauce
Fresh pasta with roasted peppers, caramelized spring onions, and toasted almonds
Mezza manica pasta with spicy pink sauce, sicilian chili pepper and vodka
Pasta alla norma with eggplant, tomatoes, and stracciatella cheese
Pasta alla zozzona, with red sauce and egg and basil pesto
Pasta bolognese (beef and pork minced meat)
Whole wheat pasta with broccoli and almond cream
Cheese & ricotta-filled tortellini with pink tomato-cream sauce and basil
Lobster & ricotta stuffed tortellini served with a rich red shrimp sauce
Ricotta-filled tortellini with pink tomato cream (cream and basil)
A classic mediterranean pasta dish with tomato sauce, pesto, burrata and cream for an explosion of flavors
Tortelli (various fillings and flavors) with white sauce and mushrooms, parsley
Fried rice with olives and capers accompanied by tuna steak in soy and sesame sauce with a poached egg served with copolla cream
Pasta with pollen, honey and thyme, sprinkled with lime
Mushrooms and shrimp sautéed in butter with a blackberry reduction
Baked sea bass or sea bream with mediterranean herbs and vegetables
Fresh marinated and breaded tuna steak accompanied by vegetables and cauliflower or potato puree
Smoked salmon accompanied by caramelized tropical fruit with lemon and orange
Caribbean fish (florida-miami-kayo largo) flavored with lemon, onion and capers, shaded with grand marnier on a basil and rocket cream with caviar powder
Baked chicken or turkey breast flavored with italian spices and wine, served with a cream of mixed roasted vegetables
Baked pork fillet with oven-cooked vegetables and balsamic vinegar reduction
Beef filet mignon red wine reduction sauce, bacon-infused mashed potato cream with truffle oil, sautéed mixed vegetables finished with italian balsamic glaze
Lobster
Tiramisu in a glass and tropical fruits (my specialty)
Crème brûlée (with strawberries and berries)
Chocolate cake accompanied with berries
-burrata, cold cuts and mixed italian cheeses
-burrata cheese served on a bed of spinach cream and sprinkled with shavings of parmigiano reggiano cheese
-burrata cheese with parma ham, parmigiano reggiano cheese, arugula and honey
- mahi-mahi fillet with butter and thyme, accompanied by fresh fruit with a citrus glaze and parmesan reggiano shavings
-baked stuffed mushrooms
Cream cheese spread with artichokes and gratinated spinach
- brussels sprout and romaine lettuce salad with miso and modena vinegar dressing
-a sweet and crunchy salad featuring tender romaine lettuce, parmesan shavings, and a walnut-honey butter glaze, finished with blueberries (fresh fruit to provide a contrasting note)
-arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, diced beef tenderloin sautéed in modena balsamic vinegar, served with italian extra virgin olive oil and parmesan shavings (with honey-roasted almonds)
-baked brie with peaches and walnuts, glazed with honey
-potato tartlet with shrimp and cheese
-caponata rice crostini with mixed vegetables and cream cheese
-trio of julienne potato cakes with cheese—paired with prosciutto, mushrooms, and chicken
-pasta or risotto ... and … (choose and customize)
- pasta with tomato sauce, fresh tuna, and capers
-a classic mediterranean pasta dish with tomato sauce, pesto, and cream for an explosion of flavors
-amatriciana pasta with bacon and tomato sauce
-pasta with sausage and peppers
-pasta safron speck and heavy cream
-pasta with cream and salmon, sprinkled with fried bacon
-lobster & ricotta stuffed tortellini served with a rich red shrimp sauce
-pasta with sautéed cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers, delicately folded with tender pieces of swordfish, creating a refined mediterranean dish balanced with bright, savory flavors and a touch of coastal elegance
-asparagus risotto with fresh fish (mahi-mahi, tuna, or other)
-limoncello risotto with asparagus and pistachio cream (and shrimp)
-radicchio and red wine risotto with cheese cream
-half cuttlefish risotto with calamari and brie cheese cream
-pasta with white sauce and seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari, baby octopus, scallops, lobster)
-linguine with seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, octopus, squid, scallops) in a lemon pesto cream sauce with almonds and cheese
-fettuccine with sausage and mushrooms in red sauce with oregano and creamy italian cheese
-fresh fish (sea bass, pargo, or fresh catch of the day) baked in butter and italian spices, accompanied by sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes with nutmeg and pepper
-lobster (sicilian style with tomatoes, capers, and olives; or with tomato and a trio of peppers; or with a cheese cream; or with mixed vegetables; or served with linguine in sauce)
Meatballs with red tomato sauce or pink
Chicken in sauce with peppers or mixed vegetables
Baked pork fillet with oven-cooked vegetables and wine reductiin
Baked salmon with aromatic herbs side dish: sautéed spinach and carrots
Shrimp & lime with butter and garlic
-filet mignon in a cream sauce with mustard, soy sauce, capers, and tri-color peppercorns
-filet mignon on a bed of cauliflower or broccoli purée, with sweet and sour carrots
-filet mignon with cheese and mushroom sauce, served with asparagus in butter and sage
-bistecca alla fiorentina (t-bone, tenderloin and strip loin)—simply meat seasoned with salt and rosemary—2 inches thick, accompanied by bacon sweet potato purée and garlic cauliflower
- pork tenderloin with apples and mustard
Oven-roasted turkey (pork or chicken)marinated with garlic and italian spices, covered with bacon and baby carrots, served whole or sliced
Tiramisu in a glass and tropical fruits (my specialty)
Crème brûlée (with strawberries and berries)
Chocolate cake with a warm, melting center
Vanilla and pineapple tartlet
Coconut panna cotta with mango passion fruit sauce
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
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 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 17 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.
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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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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.









