Private Chef in Key Largo
Rent one of our 129 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Key Largo
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Key Largo in April 2017, more than 129 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Key Largo and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Monroe County.
Starting in 2017, 42,305 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Key Largo. To book your chef in Key Largo, 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 9,602 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 20,591 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.77 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 42,305 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Key Largo usually book menus around 170 USD per person, including 4.37 courses, sharing an average of 5.47 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 Key Largo.












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.
129 Private Chefs in Key Largo
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More than 42,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Key Largo have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Key Largo received an average score of 4.82.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Key Largo has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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9,602 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Key Largo
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Charcuterie board with crackers and olives
Burrata arugula and prosciutto and balsamic
Cesar salad organic mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit
Beef carpaccio ,baby arugula with crispy capers and parmesan emulsion
Crispy calamari with napolitana sauce
Grilled shrimp with parmesan and quinoa and bisquet
Aubergine parmeiana with mozzarella
Linguine with white truffle and parmesan
Octopus grilled with roasted potatoes and chimichurri
Veal a la milanese with arugula and shaved parmesan
Tagliatelle frutti di mare, shrimp scallops and clams
Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu with sabayon and mascarpone
Vanilla panacotta with berries
Shrimp cocktail with mayonnaise and tropical fruit
Lobster bisque – creamy lobster soup
Italian cocktail pre dinner (rossini, bellini, aperol spritz or campari spritz)
-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)
-citrus salad with arugula and ricotta salata with salad dressed with extra virgin olive oil, modena vinegar, salt, pepper, and 100% sicilian oregano
-baked brie with peaches and walnuts, glazed with honey
-fish fillet with peach cream accompanied by parma ham and peaches (alternatively other fruits) with lemon and orange glaze
Sea bass cooked in butter and sage, glazed with basil pesto
Arance caramelized with candied grapes , honey and lime, served with a small mahi-mahi fillet in an orange cream sauce
Asparagus risotto and mushroom with truffle flavor
Limoncello risotto with asparagus and pistachio cream
Linguine tomato source, tuna more olives, oregano and capers
Carbonara pasta with mushrooms and more parmigiano reggiano
-red wine risotto with leeks and pistachio cream
Asparagus and mushroom risotto with truffle flavor
Squid ink risotto with shrimp and burrata cream
-a classic mediterranean pasta dish with tomato sauce, pesto, and cream for an explosion of flavors
Sicilian-style pasta with sun-dried tomatoes in oil and capers, garnished with oregano and rosemary, and a honeyed walnut crisp
Beef filet mignon red wine reduction sauce, bacon-infused mashed potato cream with truffle oil, sautéed mixed vegetables finished with italian balsamic glaze
Honey glazed mahi mahi — mild white fish brushed with a honey-soy glaze, served with coconut or jasmine rice and vegetables
Honey glazed salmon with sesame broccolini
Baked chicken or turkey breast flavored with italian spices and wine, served with a cream of mixed roasted vegetables
Lamb chops and port wine reduction with vegetables
-sicilian-style tuna in sauce made with chopped fresh tomatoes, capers, and black olives
Fresh baked fish, sea bass if possible or salmon or turbot fish, with olives, capers and cherry tomatoes
Tiramisu in a glass and tropical fruits (my specialty)
Crème brûlée (with strawberries and berries)
Panna cotta with a glaze of seasonal fruit and milk cream
Key lime pie al basilico
Key lime pie with ricotta and honey
Hummus served with warm pita and olive tapenade
Melon and halloumi salad with mint
Chicken skewers/kebabs with tzatziki sauce
Mediterranean style white fish /roasted potatoes and artichoke’s
Greek yogurt with honey and pistachios
Baby organic rugula with roasted beets and goat cheese
Cesar salad with croutons and tomato confit and parmesan tuile
Nicoise organic salad , mixed greens, tuna, tomato ,
Fresh lump crab cake with smoke paprika tártara sauce
Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts and maple glaze
Beef carpaccio with parmesan sliced and baby arugula
Ahí tuna sashimi ponzu sauce and alioli avocado
Surf and turf with lemon grass shrimps and beef tenderloin
Beef filet mignon and blue cheese with peppercorn saucea and grilled asparagus with provenza herbs
Grilled octopus with roasted potatoes and chimichurri
Seafood ceviche ( shrimp, calamari, scallops, fresh local fish) fresh mango, cilantro, lime, red onion, tomatillo green sauce and yuca chips
Branzino caponata with pine nuts and tomato foam
Chocolate in textures, mousse, cream , ice cream
Crème caramel with whipped cream
Strawberry pavlova and chantilly and caramel
Key lime tart, with toasted meringue and fresh raspberries
Hummus - creamy chickpea dip blended with tahini, garlic. lemon, and olive oil, served with warm pita bread
Tzatziki - creamy labneh with cucumber and dill served with pita bread
Muhammara - roasted red pepper hummus) served with crudités and pita bread
Labneh with cucumber and crudités
Mujaddara ( rice with lentils with caramelized onions on top)
Tabouleh salad a vibrant salad made with finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onions, and bulgur, dressed with olive oil and lemon iuice
Warak enab - grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice tomatoes. onions, and herbs, steamed to perfection. (vegan option)
Fatteh - a layered dish of toasted pita bread, chickpeas yogurt, and tahini sauce, garnished with nuts and herbs. (choose between eggplants or chicken)
Chicken kebab ( 100% organic chicken)
Kibbeh labaniyeh: baked kibbeh shells filled with spiced meat and pine nuts, served in yogurt sauce
Kafta - grilled skewers of seasoned ground beef or lamb, served with rice, grilled vegetables, and a drizzle of tahini sauce
Falafel: deep-fried chickpea patties
Assorted mini baklavas
Mahi-mahi fillet with butter and thyme, accompanied by fresh fruit with a citrus glaze and parmesan reggiano shavings
Burrata caprese with basil pesto and aged balsamic creamy burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, and truffle balsamic glaze — a refreshing, indulgent beginning
Smoked salmon carpaccio with lemon-dill crème delicate slices of smoked salmon drizzled with lemon-dill cream, garnished with capers and microgreens
Lobster bisque with cognac cream a rich, velvety soup of lobster and herbs, finished with a touch of cognac and fresh cream
-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)
Surf & turf duo: filet mignon and butter-poached lobster tail perfectly seared filet mignon paired with a tender lobster tail, served with garlic herb butter, truffle mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus
Grilled ribeye and seared shrimp skewers juicy ribeye steak accompanied by marinated shrimp skewers, roasted fingerling potatoes, and charred broccolini
Pan-seared salmon and wild mushroom risotto (lighter option) crispy salmon fillet served over creamy mushroom risotto with a drizzle of lemon beurre blanc
-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)
-sea bass with limoncello and butter, infused with mint spices, served with tender lamb ribs and white asparagus
Special customer request for a raw material of his taste prepared with the chef's inventiveness
*** all : upon request, extra steamed rice can be added, prepared in various styles
Chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream a warm, molten-centered chocolate cake served with madagascar vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries
Tiramisu parfait classic italian layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa
Crème brûlée trio a tasting of three flavors — vanilla bean, espresso, and pistachio — with caramelized sugar tops
Coconut panna cotta with mango passion fruit sauce
Scallops with lemon butter and capers -seared scallops with a delicate lemon butter sauce and garnished with capers
Charred eggplant carpaccio - thinly sliced, flame roasted eggplant with pomegranate molasses, tahini drizzle, and toasted pined nuts
Cured meats and cheese platter - curated selection of mediterranean inspired charcuterie and cheeses with fig jam, marinated olives, and nuts
Lobster arancini - crispy risotto balls fills with chunks of lobster and saffron served with a creamy lemon aioli
Braised lamb shank with orzo - slow cooked lamb shank in a red wine and herb sauce, served with atop orzo pasta
Vegetarian pastitsio - plant based, with layers of pasta, roasted vegetables, and a creamy béchamel sauce
Pistachio crusted salmon - oven baked salmon filler coasted with crusted pistachios and served with a side of citrus quinoa and light dill sauce
Roasted quail with grapes and thymes - whole quail roasted with fresh thyme, served with roasted grapes and a rich pan jus, paired with a side of bulgar pilaf
Baked shrimp with feta and orzo - succulent shrimp baked in a tomato and feta sauce, served over a bed of orzo pasta
Orange blossom and pistachio créme brûlée - crème brûlée with the fragrant floral notes of orange blossom and the nuttiness of pistachios
Baklava cheesecake - a fusion of creamy cheesecake with layers of phyllo pastry, spiced nuts, and honey syrup
Coconut rice pudding - creamy rice pudding make with coconut milk, flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios
Watermelon and mint salad - chilled watermelon cubed, fresh mint leaves, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses
Steak tartare , north italy style
Beef tataki
Burrata with roasted figs, sage & honey
Ajillo prawns sicilian style
Aglio, olio e peperoncino with shaved bottarga
Basque clams in green sauce (almejas en salsa verde) fresh littleneck clams in a garlic-parsley-white wine sauce with crusty bread
Bluefin tuna, avocado, and daikon sprouts with spicy yuzu sauc
Steak au poivre with sides to choose
Beef bourguignon + corn purée + edamame + wasabi
Arroz con mariscos peruvian-style seafood rice with shrimp, calamari, mussels, and ají panca, topped with salsa criolla
Beef teriyaki grilled slices of marinated beef with a house-made teriyaki glaze, served with sesame rice and sautéed baby bok choy
Bistecca fiorentina ( porter house) + home salsa verde + mashed mixed potatoes
Berries with basil-lime syrup & crushed pistachios
Grilled pineapple with coconut milk caramel drizzle
Tiramisu + chocolate + marinated grapes
Suspiro limeño traditional peruvian dessert with creamy dulce de leche custard and port wine meringue
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 Key Largo.
What does a private chef service include in Key Largo?
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 Key Largo?
The price of renting a chef in Key Largo 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 98 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 98 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 99 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 104 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Key Largo?
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 129 chefs available in Key Largo. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Key Largo 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 Key Largo?
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 Key Largo each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Key Largo, 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 Key Largo.
Cost of a private chef in Key Largo
The cost of hiring a private chef in Key Largo 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 98 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 98 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 99 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 104 USD
For 2 people: 141 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Key Largo!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Key Largo?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Key Largo: 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 Key Largo!






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









