Private Chef in Grafton County
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Grafton County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Grafton County in February 2023, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Grafton County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Grafton County.
Starting in 2023, 9,418 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Grafton County. To book your chef in Grafton 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 1,448 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,752 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 9,418 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Grafton County usually book menus around 168 USD per person, including 4.86 courses, sharing an average of 4.61 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 Grafton 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.
14 Private Chefs in Grafton County
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More than 9,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.34 Chef
The guests in Grafton County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.34.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Grafton County received an average score of 4.8.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Grafton County has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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1,448 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Grafton County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Prosciutto-wrapped melon with burrata & balsamic pearls
Bacon wrapped scallops with spiced maple syrup and micro-greens
Focaccia roasted bruschetta with aged parm
Watermelon salad with marinated arugula topped with feta and balsamic glaze
Branzino al forno with sweet chili glaze
Short rib ragù with pappardelle
Grilled tommy hawk with mushroom risotto
New york cheesecake with berry compote
Lemonchello mascarpone cake
Lyonnaise salad with crispy bacon and over easy egg
Baby greens salad with cucumbers, tomato in a pinneaple vinaigrette
Stuffed peppers with sausage in a savory tomato sauce from provence
Arugula and candied beet salad in a pineapple bruschetta dressing
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese
French beef bolognese pasta with imported fresh fettucini
Sweet corn risotto with porcini and romanto
Classic french onion soup with gruyère
Ratatouille provençale with crispy baguette crostinis
Secret coq au vin (chicken braised in red wine)
Seared salmon provençale in a white wine garlic sauce with roasted carrots with balsamic glaze
Seared sirloin steak frites with a side of red wine and peppercorn sauce
Mediterranean branzino in a creamy meunière style sauce with lemon, garlic, white wine and capers
Beef bourguinon (roasted for 6 hours) with bacon potatoes aligot
Warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate fondant (molten chocolate cake) with ice cream
Banana flambée with ice cream of choice
Croissant bread pudding with ice cream of choice
Classic crème brûlée with berries
Crispy cheese bread or garlic bread
Balsamic maple glazed carrots with pistachio crunch
Herbed potato salad with baby red potatoes
French style cobb salad with roasted pulled chicken and seared fresh egg in a pinneaple balsamic vinaigrette
Stuffed peppers with sausage in a savory tomato sauce from provence
Celletani pasta with braised italian sausage, bell peppers in a zesty arrabiata sauce
Beef ragu bolognese over rigatoni
Creamy four cheese mac n cheese
Grilled steaks with a trio of homemade sauces: red wine, gorgonzola, and peppercorn
Grilled veggies marinated in miso butter
Sea salt caramel cheesecake with dulce de leche ice cream
Chocolate pretzel bread pudding with ice cream
Classic key lime pie with ice cream of choice
Warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream
Homemade chocolate fondant cake
Endive or gem lettuce bites (w/ blue cheese or roquefort, walnut topping)
Mango avocado shrimp salad
Malaga mixta salad (spinach, rocket, olives)
"never have i ever" themed party platter (sweet, sour, savory and bitter gourmet bites) (based on theme of event)
Taste of andalusia tasting board (meatballs, omelette, olives, anchovies, 4 cheeses) (serves 6)
Surf and turf paella (lamb chops, beef cuts, seafood mix w/ saffron rice
Stuffed branzino ( vegetable and cherry tomato filling, w/ orzo pasta)
Orange custard (w/ burnt cognac optional)
Tiramisu (w/cacao liqueur optional)
Blueberry cheesecake
Fresh mango pudding (w/ passion fruit)
Cafe affogato (w/ vanilla ice cream)
S'mores chocolate pots de creme (whipped chocolate pudding, marshmallow topping)
Greek yogurt ice cream w/honey and kataifi topping
Passed hors d'oeuvres - served cold
Caviar blini - creme fraiche, pickled beet, micro chives, buckwheat blini
Tuna tartare - bluefin tuna, avocado, furikake, spicy aioli, served on sesame rice cracker
Salmon tartare - horseradish, creme fraiche, lemon, served on crostini
Scallop crudo - mezcal, lime, and fresh chili
Crab salad - citrus marinated lump crab, fresh herbs, served on crostini
Beef tartare - shallot, mustard, capers, garlic aioli, served on a truffled potato crisp
Roasted beets - marinated in walnut vinaigrette and served with whipped feta
Yellow tomato gazpacho - red onion, lime, cumin, queso fresco, cilantro, scallion
Purple carrot soup - coconut milk, fresh chili, thai basil
Passed hors d'oeuvres - served warm
Arancini - fontina, fresh herbs, arborio rice – spicy tomatillo sauce
Grogures - french choux pastry with potato and cheese
Tandoori cauliflower - vadouvan marinated, served with herbed yogurt and crushed cashews
Spanakopita - phyllo pastry with spinach and feta cheese
Grilled sweet potato - chili dusted, served with maple cream and candied ginger
Beef tataki - seared rare, served with spicy aioli and confetti peppers
Seared scallop - warm pork belly vinaigrette
Grilled shrimp - scallion salsa verde
Maryland-style crab cake - spicy remoulade
Duck confit toastie - pickled onion jam, gruyere
Lobster bisque - fresh lobster and fennel salad, fennel fronds
Heirloom tomato soup -parmesan crisp
Wild mushroom soup - fresh dill, sour cream, crispy shallot
Stationary display items
Local charcuterie selection - various cured and or preserved meats, pate, and rillettes ***
Local cheese selections - various cow, goat, and sheep milk cheeses. sourced in new england ***
*** served with seasonal accompaniments
Assorted dips and spreads - seasonal display, includes chips and crackers paired to the display
Vegetable crudites - locally sourced seasonal vegetables served with buttermilk dill dressing
Oysters on the half shell - shucked ala minute and served with traditional accompaniments
Shrimp cocktail - served with fresh citrus and horseradish cocktail sauce
Tailgate / barbecue favorites
Deviled eggs - seasonal rendition of an american classic
Crab and corn fritters - served with jalapeno crema
Pork belly burnt ends - maple and soy glaze
Lobster roll - served warm with drawn butter or classically with mayonnaise and celery
Beef slider - bib lettuce, tomato, cheddar, burger sauce
Meatball slider - marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto
Pulled pork slider - carolina gold sauce, coleslaw
French onion soup with gruyère croutons
Endive salad with roquefort and candied pecans: crisp endive leaves topped with crumbled roquefort cheese, candied pecans, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (vegetarian)
Sautéed wild mushrooms on toasted sourdough with garlic and thyme (vegetarian)
Smoked salmon rillettes with pickled shallots: creamy smoked salmon spread mixed with crème fraîche and herbs, served with pickled shallots and crackers
Braised beef cheeks with red wine reduction and creamy polenta: beef cheeks slowly braised in red wine and aromatics until fork-tender, served with a rich red wine reduction sauce and creamy parmesan polenta
Roasted quail with pancetta and sage stuffing: quail marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon, and herbs, stuffed with a savory pancetta and sage filling, roasted until golden brown, and served with a red wine reduction
Duck breast over risotto with truffle oil and parmesan crisps: creamy arborio rice cooked with a medley of wild mushrooms, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil and garnished with crispy parmesan crisps for added texture
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil and parmesan crisps (vegetarian)
Mille-feuille. one thousand sheets, layers, puff pastry with layers of vanilla diplomat cream with dots of caramel
Lavender crème brûlée with fresh berries: creamy lavender-infused custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust, served with a medley of fresh berries and a sprig of mint
Chocolate pots de crème with espresso whipped cream: rich and indulgent chocolate pots de crème topped with espresso-infused whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Poached pear in red wine with vanilla bean ice cream: ripe pear poached in red wine and spices, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of reduced poaching liquid
Thai chicken salad with pinneaple salsa
Thai vegetable potstickers with sweet chili ginger sauce
Pork potstickers with sweet soy sauce
Thai chicken satay with homemade peanut sauce
Tom yum soup with shrimp or chicken
Tom ka gai: coconut chicken soup with aromatic galangal and mushrooms
Umami shashuka with beef, chicken or vegetarian style
Organic vegetables in coconut green curry (gf)
Red curry chicken with coconut sticky rice
Stir fried beef with holy basil over jasmine rice
Mango coconut sticky rice (gluten and dairy free)
Bananas foster with ice cream of choice
Pandan bread pudding with coconut ice cream
Homemade green tea butter cake
Brussels sprout and kale salad - gala apple, parmesan, pumpernickel croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Arugula salad – shaved fennel, parmesan, preserved lemon, evoo, cracked black pepper
Romaine salad – shaved radish, red onion, green goddess dressing
Bitter green salad - frisee, orange supremes, pistachio, pickled red onions, lardons
Roasted delicata squash - pomegranate seed, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas (seasonal)
Preserved beet salad - roquefort cheese, pistachio gremolata, frisee, raspberry vinaigrette (seasonal)
Burrata and heirloom tomatoes - fresh herbs, gray sea salt, cold pressed olive oil (seasonal)
Wild mushroom soup - fresh dill, sour cream, crispy shallot
Heirloom tomato soup -parmesan micro basil
French onion soup - gruyere, brioche, parmesan, chives (seasonal)
Roasted heirloom carrots - za’atar spice, garlic hummus, crisp chickpeas, baby kale
Charred broccolini - herbed labneh, sumac, toasted sesame, calabrian chili oil
Roasted brussels sprouts - sesame soy caramel, pickled apple, scallion, shaved red chili
Pork rillette – shaved radish, fresh herbs, amaretto peach jam
Bison filet tartare - shallot, whole grain mustard, caper aioli, fresh herbs
Bluepoint mussels - local pear cider, fennel, saffron, creme fraiche
Maryland style crab cake - pickled asparagus salad, remoulade
Braised beet risotto - crumbled goat cheese, crispy onion, malt vinegar
Grilled cauliflower steak - vaduvan spiced, herbed labneh, toasted cashews, pomegranate seed
Fettuccine funghi e timo - roasted local mushrooms, thyme, cream, grana padano
Ricotta gnocchi - spring peas, crispy prosciutto maitake mushrooms, parmesan brodo
Linguini bolognese - ground beef, pork, and veal; braised with fresh herbs and san marzano tomatoes
Pan seared salmon - roasted corn salad, farro, arugula, pancetta, beet vinaigrette
Roasted cod loin - panko crusted, potato puree, chanterelle mushrooms, bull's blood, cabernet butter
Statler chicken breast - truffle potato puree, haricot vert, rosemary pan jus
24-hour braised short rib - yukon potato purée, haricot vert, port demi glace
All dark chocolate mousse cake - chocolate highlights
Creme brulée - seasonally inspired
Espresso mousse cake - tiramisu inspired
Parisian style cheesecake - seasonal fruit gelee
Flourless chocolate tart - seasonal fruit
Seasonally inspired fruit dessert - chef’s whim
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 Grafton County.
What does a private chef service include in Grafton 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 Grafton County?
The price of renting a chef in Grafton 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 151 USD to 194 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 151 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 165 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 194 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 Grafton 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 14 chefs available in Grafton County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Grafton 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 Grafton 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 Grafton County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Grafton 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 Grafton County.
Cost of a private chef in Grafton County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Grafton 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 151 USD to 194 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 151 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 123 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 165 USD
For 2 people: 194 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 Grafton County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Grafton 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 Grafton County!






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









