Private Chef in LaPorte
Rent one of our 50 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in LaPorte
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in LaPorte in May 2017, more than 50 Private Chefs have joined our platform in LaPorte and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in LaPorte County.
Starting in 2017, 13,312 guests have already enjoyed a chef in LaPorte. To book your chef in LaPorte, 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 2,563 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,575 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 13,312 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in LaPorte usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 3.17 courses, sharing an average of 4.19 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 LaPorte.












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!
50 Private Chefs in LaPorte
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More than 13,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.57 Chef
The guests in LaPorte have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.57.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in LaPorte received an average score of 4.75.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in LaPorte has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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2,563 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in LaPorte
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Classic tomato bruschetta
Italian toss salad
Charcuterie board
Italian meatballs
Roasted ravioli
Cheese tortellini soup
Italian chopped sliders
Caprese skewers
Lasagna rolls
Tomato basil soup
Neapolitan pizza
Chicken skewers with pesto
Blueberry bruschetta
Spinach and ricotta lasagna
Tuscan shrimp
Parmigiana
Baked ziti
Creamy lemon chicken piccata
Homemade calzones
Baked gnocchi
Creamy garlic salmon
Cannoli
Ricotta cheesecake
Raspberry chocolate semifreddo
Coconut panna cotta with passion fruit
Caponata antipasto (vegetarian)
Mediterranean plate (vegetarian)
Eggplant rollatini parmigiana
Butternut squash & apple soup
Creamy tomato and basil soup on cheese bread crust (vegetarian)
Honey ginger quinoa salad (red grape halves, chopped apricot daikon radish, and red onion with honey ginger dressing)
Golden beetroot carpaccio with goat cheese & candied pecans
Lasagna alla bolognese
Penne with chicken in vodka tomato sauce
Eggplant lasagna with bolognese (impossible meat) (vegetarian)
Classic risotto & asparagus (vegetarian)
Atlantic salmon filet with lemon and capers butter sauce, with risotto butternut squash roasted vegetables
Atlantic salmon filet with lemon and capers butter sauce, with risotto fungi, roasted vegetabled
Sicilian canoli with pistachio cream filling
Panna cotta with berries
Cheesecake with berries
Classic tiramisu
Vanilla crème brulee with berries
Grilled italian bread with ricotta and tomato jam
Spinach and mushroom flatbread
Fried eggplant with basil pesto aioli
Tuscan garlic white bean dip with crostini
Tomato bruschetta on italian bread topped with aged balsamic glaze
Broccolini with parmesan and crispy garlic chips topped with extra virgin olive oil
Garlic cheese bread topped with sundried tomato
Meatless meatballs with roasted garlic sauce
Antipasto skewers- olives, artichokes, tomatoes, cheese
Caprese salad- fresh mozzarella, basil, cherry tomatoes
Classic caesar salad- romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons
Summer farro salad- farro, mint, cucumber, strawberry , citrus vinaigrette
Mixed greens, pickled beets, red onions, ricotta, sunflower seeds
Chicken marsala
Chef's special of the day
Pan seared cod with salsa verde served with grilled peppers and asparagus
Fresh pasta of the day with vodka creamy sauce
Grilled skirt steak with polenta and green beans topped with italian chimichurri
Green pea and mushroom risotto
Vanilla gelato with chocolate syrup and chocolate chips
Chocolate mousse with pistachios
Zabaglione with berries
Italian lemon cheesecake
Fruit sorbet of the day
Zeppole with powdered sugar
Charred edamame with smoked maldon salt
Miso soup with mushrooms, seaweed and scallions
Shishito peppers with spicy aioli and lemon
Grilled miso carrots with edamame hummus
Vegetable gyoza with chili crisp and ponzu
Spicy fried tofu, avocado relish, fresno chili
Cauliflower tempura, smoked chili aioli, crispy onions
Fried vegetable egg rolls with oyster sauce aioli
Cauliflower ceviche served with tostadas and salsa macha
Salt massaged raw eggplant salad with miso dressing topped with pomegranate
Seaweed and ginger salad
Wood ear mushrooms salad and shaved carrots
Japanese cucumber salad with cilantro and mint
Curried udon noodles with grilled chicken
Stone bowl beef rice with assorted vegetables
Chicken ramen bowl with chili oil
Miso skirt steak with grilled asparagus and sweet potatoes topped with asian chimichurri
Tuna sushi maki roll with oyster sauce, citrus aioli, cucumber, jalapenos
Pan fried fish of the day with sticky rice and grilled zucchini topped with ponzu sauce
Green tea creme brulee with strawberries
Gelato with sesame brittle
Cheesecake with grilled peaches
Sorbet of the day with togarashi and honey
Soy milk ice cream with poached pears and black sesame
Mochi of chefs choice with a soy glaze reduction and berries
Beef fried kibbeh with labneh cucumber sauce
Arnabeth mekle| cauliflower, chickpeas, and pine nuts with tahini sauce
Warak enab |grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground beef, tomato and onion
Falafel bites
Warak malfouf| cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and ground beef
Classic garlic hummus| chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, olive
Baba ghanouj | smoke grilled eggplant, tahini sauce, lemon juice and olive oil
Hummus bi lahme| homemade hummus topped with grilled beef
Muhammara| red pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil
Mixed dips | chickpea hummus, labneh, mouhammara and baba ghanouj
Eggplant with olive oil, oregano, scallions, tomato, and pomegranate molasses
Moussaka | ragout of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic and spices
Batata harra | potatoes. cilantro, aleppo pepper, garlic, olive oil
Fattoush salad| lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, onion, parsley toasted pita, sumac and lemon vinaigrette
Tabbouleh salad| chopped parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur wheat, mint, fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
Salmon harra |roasted salmon fillet, sautéed vegetables, tahini sauce, cilantro, crushed peppers)
Branzino filet
Shish kafta| ground beef mixed with onion, parsley, baharat spices
Shish tawok | chicken skewers with vegetables
Lamb skewers
Classic lebanese rice with chicken, almonds, and pine nuts
Lamb rack | grilled lamb with labneh and mint sauce
Grilled prawns | with harissa, lemon and fresh herbs
Beef kebabs skewers| tenderloin pieces with vegetables
Grilled chicken breast with tarator sauce
Baklawa
Date mamoul
Namura
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
Large brie in puff pastry with apricot preserve (vegetarian)
Roasted beet salad with goat cheese (vegetarian)
French truffle mushroom velouté – infused with black truffle. alternative: seared halloumi salad
Charcuterie board our classic cheese board, paired with a medley of cured and spiced meats
Charcuterie and cheese, olives, serrano ham, manchego cheese, chorizón, with bread, crackers, biscuits, and fresh fruits
Golden seared scallops & truffled cauliflower cream
Baby spinach salad with strawberry, dried cranberries, sunflowers seeds, crumbled goat cheese offered with a balsamic vinaigrette
Crab & corn salad – crab and sweet corn salad with lemon and fresh cilantro
Crunchy kale salad | kale, red cabbage, granny smith apples, almonds, dried currants, and orange miso vinaigrette
Roasted beet & roasted pepper salad salad with mesclun greens, roasted beets, roasted red & yellow peppers, feta cheese and toasted walnuts served with balsamic vinaigrette
Beef tenderloin with demi-glace mushroom sauce, gratin potato and roasted vegetables
French chicken breast stuffed with fig & apricot, seasonal veg
Roasted salmon with beurre blanc
Atlantic salmon toppe. d with sautéed cherry tomatoes and a basil creamy sauce, classic risotto and asparagus
Bronzini filet with lemon and capers butter sauce, with risotto fungi, roasted vegetabled
Braised short ribs with fingerling potatoes & roasted green beans
Vanilla crème brulee
Dark chocolate mousse with berries
Pumpkin praline cheesecake
French onion soup
Spinach and feta pull apart
Corben bleu bites
Moules frites
Tapenade olive
Escargot
Bbq brie
Stuffed tomatoes
Parmigiano french toast
French onion meatballs
Mini quiche
Shrimp stew
Roasted beet salad with goat cheese and walnuts
Boef bourguignon
Coq au vin
Ratatouille
French onion meatloaf
Blanquette de veal
Steak frites with black garlic sauce
Sole meunière
Chocolate crème brûlée
Creamy chocolate mousse
French tart
French vanilla pound cake
Crepe cake
French raspberry bread pudding
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 LaPorte.
What does a private chef service include in LaPorte?
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 LaPorte?
The price of renting a chef in LaPorte 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 113 USD to 133 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 113 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 135 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 133 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 LaPorte?
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 50 chefs available in LaPorte. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in LaPorte 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 LaPorte?
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 LaPorte each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In LaPorte, 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 LaPorte.
Cost of a private chef in LaPorte
The cost of hiring a private chef in LaPorte 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 113 USD to 133 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 113 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 135 USD
For 2 people: 133 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 LaPorte?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in LaPorte: 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 LaPorte!






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









