Private Chef in Goodhue County
Rent one of our 28 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Goodhue County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Goodhue County in April 2017, more than 28 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Goodhue County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Goodhue County.
Starting in 2017, 16,405 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Goodhue County. To book your chef in Goodhue 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 1,851 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,560 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.85 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 16,405 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Goodhue County usually book menus around 174.7 USD per person, including 4.07 courses, sharing an average of 4.78 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 Goodhue 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!
28 Private Chefs in Goodhue County
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More than 16,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.76 Chef
The guests in Goodhue County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.76.
4.91 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Goodhue County received an average score of 4.91.
4.91 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.91 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Goodhue County has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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1,851 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Goodhue County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Prawn fennel and blood orange tartare with garlic crisp
Pan-seared monkfish with butter-poached and charred cauliflower, romesco, and sauce bonnefoy
Lobster and ricotta filled pasta with paprika, saffron and sauce fine herbs
Seafood paella
Herb crusted rack of lamb with couscous stir fry, pomegranate & harissa jus
Spiced chocolate gelato with kumquat marmalade and sherry infused whipped mascarpone
Venison carpaccio on masa sope with horseradish and caviar
Chef’s sushi, nigiri and chirashi platter
Prime roots truffle pâté tartine with gooseberries (vegetarian)
Spiced hiramasa taquito with trout roe and crema
Tagliatelle with uni, snow crab and preserved lemon
Viet-cajun udon with crawfish, garlic xo sauce and salmon roe
Tubetto con patata basilico with caciocavallo and pistachios (vegetarian)
Octopus & carne bolognese with bucatini and parmigiano reggiano
Dry aged beouf tenderloin with bone-marrow vinaigrette
Whole roasted red snapper with mole verde and hominy noodles
Lions mane steak with beet sauce and chimichurri (vegetarian)
Smoked whole leg of lamb tagine with pita and herbs
Donut croquembouche with lemon curd and white chocolate ganache
Chocolate soufflé with raspberry compote and caramel gelato
Matcha crepe cake with yuzu curd and strawberries
Triple cream cheese tartlet with honeyed dates and bee pollen ice cream
Ground chicken meatball with teriyaki glaze and sesame seeds
Ahi tuna crudo with scallion oil and avocado mousse
Crispy fried eggplant, jalapeño honey and pickled red onions topped with sesame oil
Chicken yakitori skewers
Pork japanese bbq gyoza
Grilled pork belly, miso mustard, pickled vegetables
Crispy tempura shrimp with ponzu aioli and pickled vegetables
Stir fry broccoli with tofu and garlic
Japanese buns with grilled chicken and pickled vegetables
Shisho and greens salad with edamame with ginger soy dressing
Cabbage and kelp salad with toasted sesame dressing
Green bean and pepper salad with red onions and ponzu dressing
Katsuobushi caesar and romaine salad, crispy baguette, spiced almond
Root vegetable salad with sesame honey dressing topped with sunflower seeds
Chefs special
Japanese bbq seared ahi tuna served with sticky rice and grilled vegetable assortment
Crispy chicken katsu with asian slaw and mashed potatoes
Pork miso ramen bowl with assorted toppings
Shrimp tempura sushi maki roll with spicy aioli, pineapple, teriyaki, scallions
Ribeye steak with furikake butter and roasted taro root and bok choy
Grilled teriyaki octopus with roasted potatoes and broccolini
Soy milk ice cream with poached pears and black sesame
Steamed buns stuffed with azuki (bean) paste
Ginger custard with candied pecans
Sorbet of the day with tobiko
Matcha flan with dehydrated oishii strawberries
Fruit tart of the day with sake glaze
1.fried potato and cheese empanadas with spicy aioli
2.beet salad ceviche with tostadas and salsa macha
3.creamy garlic hummus with carrots and cucumber
4. charred eggplant crostini with pomegranate syrup
5.pan con tomate
6. potato croquette with smoked aioli
7.charred shishito peppers with ponzu aioli
8. chefs surprised item
9.chef's special of the day
1.mixed greens with cucumber, red onion, mint and greek dressing
2.romaine lettuce with radishes, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro-lime dressing
3.mixed greens with red onion, corn, queso fresco and spicy honey dressing
4.chefs surprise item
5.chefs surprised item
1.miso cauliflower steak with polenta and roasted pepper sauce
2.grilled steak with romesco sauce and roasted vegetables
3. herbed chicken with green beans and roasted potatoes
4. fish of the day with chimichurri and grilled vegetables
6.chef's special of the day
1. vanilla creme brulee with glazed berries and dehydrated berries
2.arroz con leche with candied nuts and berries
3. gelato of the day with almond dust
4. vanilla cheesecake with blueberry sauce
5. chef´s surprised item
6. chef's special of the day
Arancini- arborio rice, roasted tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmesan, garlic chips
Grilled italian bread- bread, borgonzola, prosciutto, truffle balsamic glaze
Marinated shrimp- shrimp, calabrian chili crisp, supreme orange, orange zest, cyprus salt
Italian meatballs-beef, pecorino, basil pesto aioli, garlic, breadcrumbs
Stuffed mushrooms- portobello, artichokes, parsley, garlic, mozzarella
Pepperoni flatbread with hot honey and ricotta topped with basil
Fried calamari with preserved lemons and chili oil
Heirloom tomato bruschetta with truffle oil and maldon salt
Crispy brussel sprouts with pecorino, lemon zest and crispy bacon bits
1. caesar salad- romaine lettuce, charred lemon, anchovies, sourdough croutons, pickled red onions
2. caprese salad- heirloom tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic vinaigrette
3. roasted beet salad- arugula, beets, citrus vinaigrette, whipped ricotta, candied pistachios
4. classic chopped- tomatoes, lettuce, green goddess, crispy prosciutto
5. mixed greens, hazelnuts, lemon olive oil, goat cheese, aged balsamic, orange supreme
1. pasta bolognese- fresh pasta, cream, vodka, italian sausage, onions, herbs
2. grilled herbed chicken- chicken, herbs, polenta, zucchini, capers, butter
3. shrimp ravioli- shrimp, cream, lemon, peas, ,crispy breadcrumbs
4. grilled ny strip steak risotto- steak, butter, garlic, parmesan, pecorino, arborio rice, truffle oil
5. gnocchi with roasted garlic tomato sauce topped with aged parmesan
6. linguine with clams, fermented garlic, lemon butter, white wine
1. strawberry tiramisu- fresh cookies, dehydrated strawberries, mascarpone, whipped cream
2. chocolate cake served with homemade gelato- chocolate, ice cream, sugar, vanilla
3. coconut panna cotta- berries, prosecco, charred grapes, agar agar, vanilla, toasted coconut
4. affogato- ice cream, espresso, chocolate syrup or berry syrup
5. sorbet of the day with honey and
6. chocolate cannoli with organic cacao and cinnamon sugar
Antipasto italiano (chacuterie, imported cheeses & olives)
Antipasto mare (fish salad, baked clams)
Linguine alle vongole (with clams)
Paccheri alla genovese (6 hour slow cooked white beef ragu)
Handmade cavatelli w/ vodka sauce and burrata
Handmade fettuccine w/ lobster
Fillet mignon or ribeye w/green beans almandine and oven roasted fingerling potatoes
Chilean sea bass w/ sides
Branzino fillet w lemon arugula salad
Homemade nutella cheesecake
Homemade tiramisu
Winter hassun kabocha miso soup with dashi, tofu and wakame
Kombu pickled seasonal vegetables
Japanese caesar salad with frisée, shiso, caesar dressing, house vinaigrette, parmesan and rice paper croutons
Scallop hand roll with seasoned rice, ume boshi, shiso leaf, lemon and sesame
Kumamoto oysters with ponzu mignonette and ikura
Tuna sashimi with honey mustard, sesame seeds and citrus kosho
Salmon belly temaki with xo sauce, tobiko, and lemon
Chilled tofu with soy-pickled shiitake mushrooms, spicy sesame sauce and fried shallots
Chicken kara-age agemono with napa cabbage, lemon, shishito and japanese aioli
Seasonal vegetable tempura with daikon-oroshi, ginger and honey tentsuyu
Shrimp toasties with sesame seeds, shredded cabbage, chile oil, kewpie mayonnaise and lemon
Japanese arancini with onsen egg, rice, enoki mushroom and togarashi
Negiyaki japanese scallion pancakes with anori, white miso mayo, lemon and furikake
Soba noodles with soy sauce, mirin, katsuobushi, sesame oil, toasted panko, chives and bottarga
Warm chawanmushi with braised mushrooms and shoyu
Charred miso bok choy with bagna cauda, furikake, quail eggs and bonito flakes
Shio ramen with littleneck clams, house noodles, pork chashu, menma, shio tare and scallions,
Musashino udon with shaved lamb loin, agedashi tofu, shiro dashi, tokyo negi onion and nori
Striploin steak with togarashi onion and black garlic ponzu
Ginger miso glazed black cod with roasted kombu aioli, and lemon butter radishes
Fluffy japanese cheesecake with blackberry compote and marionberry ice cream
Matcha crepe cake with chantilly, lemon curd, raspberries and raspberry sorbet
Butter mochi cake with passionfruit, caramel pineapple and coconut ice cream
Enchanted forrest with chocolate bavarois, strawberries, basil cake and chocolate branches
Chicken liver mousse eclair with burnt honey gelée & preserved gooseberries, and brown mustard
Beet tart, ash ripened cheese, raspberry-beet coulis, sorrel, and pickled ramps
Le grand aioli crudite with seasonal farm vegetables, jamon, poached shrimp and soft boiled egg
French onion soup with crostini, broiled gruyère cheese gratinee and fine herbs
Farm salad with market lettuces, romano beans, long beans, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled green strawberries, pickled lemon vinaigrette and fresh herbs,
King crab in beurre de baratte baby french omelettes with bibb green salad
French farmers cheese gnocchi with sage brown butter, roasted squash and brie cream
Roasted bone marrow beef tartare with toasted rice, nam prik served with brioche toast points
Duck fat & potato croquette with egg yolk jam, creme friache, speck and smoked salt
Basque style grilled prawns with malta sauce and grilled sourdough crumbles
Beef bourguignon with new potatoes, carrots in carrot butter and confit pearl onions
Braised chicken legs with toulouse-style cassoulet and herbed yogurt
Roasted bronzino with grilled lemon & puttanesca over garlic pilaf and navy bean salad
Pork milanese with fried pork tenderloin, shaved celery, frisée, caper vinaigrette, lemon
Fennel rubbed lamb shoulder served in au jus with winter citrus and caramelized fennel-lemon orzo
Raspberry glazed petite cronuts with fresh berries and pistchio gelato
Vanilla crepe cake with lemon curd, strawberries, cream and strawberry gelato
Chocolate creme brulee with brown butter crumble, butterscotch caramel and coffee gelato
Pretzel stracciatella affogato with dulce ice cream, pretzel brittle, chocolate-covered pretzels, espresso and whipped cream
Winter honey cake, burnt cinnamon mousse, candied walnuts and honey vanilla gelato
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 Goodhue County.
What does a private chef service include in Goodhue 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 Goodhue County?
The price of renting a chef in Goodhue 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 129 USD to 156 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 129 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 123 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 145 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 156 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 Goodhue 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 28 chefs available in Goodhue County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Goodhue 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 Goodhue 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 Goodhue County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Goodhue 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 Goodhue County.
Cost of a private chef in Goodhue County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Goodhue 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 129 USD to 156 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 129 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 123 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 145 USD
For 2 people: 156 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 Goodhue County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Goodhue 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 Goodhue County!






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









