Private Chef in Largo
Rent one of our 191 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Largo
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Largo in March 2017, more than 191 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Largo and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pinellas County.
Starting in 2017, 330 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Largo. To book your chef in 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 59 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 100 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.42 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 330 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Largo usually book menus around 174 USD per person, including 4.55 courses, sharing an average of 4.81 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 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!
191 Private Chefs in Largo
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More than 300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.29 Chef
The guests in Largo have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.29.
4.15 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Largo received an average score of 4.15.
4.26 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.26 average score.
4.69 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Largo has been scored with a 4.69 on average.
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59 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Largo
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Duck rillettes
Figs and brie flatbread
Roasted vegetable galettes
Classic french onion soup
Nicoise salad
Frisée salad
French potato salad
Crab cakes w/ remoulade sauce and citrus frisee salad
Chicken coq au vin blanc
Navarian of lamb
Baked ratatouille
Pan seared fish in lemon butter sauce w/ rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
Mushroom and lentil bourguignon w/ garlic mashed potato
Seafood bouillabaisse w/ rice pilaf
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and curd
French crepes and caramelized pears
Molten lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Cream brûlée whipped cream and fresh berries
Crab stuffed shrimp
Hot crab dip w. toast points
Smokey shrimp & whitefish plantain sliders w. cilantro crema
Mussels in garlic white wine sauce
Chorizo & shrimp skewers w. cilantro pesto
Fish ceviche
Grilled shrimp cocktail
Classic tossed salad (house vinaigrette)
Chef joy’s signature salad (spring salad, toasted walnuts, berries, green ginger dressing)
Fruit & mint salad
Classic caesar
Potato salad
Pasta salad
Creamy cajun argentine shrimp over salmon w. steamed veg and smashed garlic herb potatoes
Seafood boil (crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, scallops, sausage, egg. choose your heat level!)
Mixed seafood scampi
Grilled whitefish, lobster mac n cheese, grilled asparagus
Crispy skin branzino w. tomatoes and capers & buttered herb pasta
5 spice roasted fish w. ginger cilantro fried rice and assorted veggies
Cajun salmon, shrimp & grits w. biscuits
Fish fry (assorted fish, shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams hushpuppies)
Fish in browned butter sauce w. creamy mashed potatoes & green beans almondine
Note: menu is customizable. please advise if you would like to modify any option
Adaptable to dietary restrictions
Brioche bread pudding with vanilla cream icing
Chocolate covered strawberry smoothie parfait w. brownie
Tres leches
Fruit & candied nuts over sweet cashew cream
Apple crisp
Blueberry miso crumble
Chips and guacamole
Tostones with mojo de ajo and guacamole
Loaded nachos
Beef empanada
Southwest chicken quesadillas
Tri drip (queso, guac, salsa
Bolitas de yuca (fried yuca balls ) with cilantro garlic aioli
Kale, tomato and bacon caesar salad caesar dressing, grilled crostini and parmesan
Italian chop salad
Mexican salad
Mexican street corn
Tortilla soup
Corn chowder
Seasonal garden salad
Pan seared red snapper w/ rice pilaf, roasted rainbow cauliflower and romesco sauce
Ropa vieja (shredded beef ) with jasmine rice fried plantains
Chicken enchiladas with spanish rice and refried beans
Braised beef short ribs w/ spanish rice, roasted tomato salsa and red stew beans
Mexican street fish tacos with spanish rice, pico de gallo, guac, amd sour cream
Seafood paella
Chimichurri steak with yellow rice, black beans and fried plantains
Birria quesatacos with yellow rice and refried beans
Pollo guisado with jasmine rice and fried plantains
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and curd
Churros with chocolate and caramel dipping sauce
Kahlua crack cake chocolate cake, kahlua infused whipped cream, pecan caramel
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Cream brûlée whipped cream and fresh berries
Caribbean rum cake with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Strawberry cheesecake
Hummus, baba ganoush, nuts, vegetables, flat breads
Shrimp toast, crème fraiche, caviar, lobster sauce
Mushroom goat cheese flatbread, truffle oil, rosemary
Charcuterie display
Grilled artichoke and arugula salad, shaved parmigiana, herb vinaigrette
Roasted peach, arugula, grilled ciabatta, burrata, pistachio, lemon herb vinaigrette
Lobster bisque, butter poached lobster, chili oil
Seared scallops, mushroom risotto, lemon oil, micro basil
Herb crusted filet mignon, fingerling potato, kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, chianti demi,
Seared snapper, parsnip puree, black garlic citrus butter, roasted vegetables
Roasted lamb rack, arugula whipped potatoes, heart cot vert, mint pistachio pesto
Almond cherry cake, vanilla gelato, cherry sauce
Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble
Orange crème brûlée, chantilly cream, fresh fruit
Chips and guacamole
Freshly baked butter bread
Banana fritters
- fried turkey meatballs with mango chutney
Banana fritters with cinnamon maple butter
Beef pates ( similar to empanadas) with avocado crema
Johnny cakes (fried dumplings) with whipped cheese spread
Salt fish cakes (salted cod cakes) with lemon chive aioli
Bolitas de yuca (fried yuca balls ) with cilantro garlic aioli
Crab cakes w/ remoulade sauce and citrus frisee salad
Kale, tomato and bacon caesar salad caesar dressing, grilled crostini and parmesan
Roasted pumpkin soup
Goat water
Seasonal garden salad
Tortilla soup
Pan seared red snapper w/ rice pilaf, roasted rainbow cauliflower and romesco sauce
Pan seared salmon citrus herb beurre blanc w/ rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
Curry goat with rice pilaf, vegetable medley, and roti
Grilled jerk chicken w/ red bean rice and caribbean style slaw
Chimichurri steak with yellow rice, black beans and fried plantains
Pan seared steak w/ brown butter mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini demi glaze
Curry chicken w/ steamed jasmine rice, vegetable medley, and roti
Red bean stew chicken w/ steamed jasmine rice and caribbean style slaw
Molten lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce
Kahlua crack cake chocolate cake, kahlua infused whipped cream, pecan caramel
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Caribbean rum cake with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Pineapple upside-down cake
Tarts ( coconut / pineapple/ guava
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and raspberry curd
Mango mousse trifle
Pina colada crème brûlée with caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut and maraschino cherries
Hummus platter
Baked feta bruschetta
Lamb meatballs w/ tzatziki sauce
Falafel balls w/ tzatziki sauce
Mediterranean flatbread
Mezze graze platter/table
Grilled halloumi salad
Greek salad
Chickpea salad
Mushroom and lentil bourguignon w/ garlic mashed potato
Lemon herb roasted chicken w/ roasted potatoes and broccolini
Herb crusted lamb chops w/ israeli couscous, avocado hummus, blistered tomatoes, toasted chickpeas and chimichurri sauce
Grilled salmon with yellow basmati rice grilled asparagus and citrus herb beurre blanc
Mediterranean shrimp pasta
Pan seared fish in lemon caper sauce w/ rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
Mediterranean vegetarian pasta w/ fettuccine, artichokes, roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olive, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta
Stuffed roasted eggplant w/ israeli couscous, romesco sauce and goat cheese crumbles
Roasted cauliflower steak w/ tahini cream, toasted pine nuts and yellow basmati rice
Spinach pesto and mushroom pasta
Roasted aubergine and chickpea curry w/ yellow basmati rice
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and curd
Molten lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce
Kahlua crack cake chocolate cake, kahlua infused whipped cream, pecan caramel
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Cream brûlée whipped cream and fresh berries
Strawberry cheesecake
Banana’s foster
French crepes and caramelized pears w/ whipped cream
- fried turkey meatballs with mango chutney
Banana fritters with cinnamon maple butter
Beef pates ( similar to empanadas) with avocado crema
Charcuterie board
Johnny cakes ( fried dumplings) with whipped cheese spread
Korean fried chicken bao bun sliders
Spinach and artichoke wontons with pico de gallo
Creamy pumpkin soup
Classic french onion soup
Tortilla soup
Tomato bisque
Kale, tomato and bacon caesar salad caesar dressing, grilled crostini and parmesan
Seasonal garden salad
Chicken / beef parm with spaghetti
Pollo guisado with jasmine rice and fried plantains
Pan seared steak w/ brown butter mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini demi glaze topped with fried onion strings
Classic meatballs with marinara sauce and pasta
Fettuccine alfredo with protein of choice
Seafood bouillabaisse w/ fettuccine pasta
Seafood callaloo
Seafood paella
Pan seared red snapper w/ rice pilaf, roasted rainbow cauliflower and romesco sauce
Pan seared fish in lemon caper sauce w/ rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
Chicken coq au vin blanc
Grilled jerk chicken w/ red bean rice and caribbean style slaw
Lemon herb roasted chicken w/pan sauce roasted heirloom potatoes and broccolini
Grilled salmon with yellow basmati rice grilled asparagus and citrus herb beurre blanc
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and curd
Kahlua crack cake chocolate cake, kahlua infused whipped cream, pecan caramel
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Churros with hot fudge
Cream brûlée whipped cream and fresh berries
Mango mousse trifle
Molten lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce
Tiramisu
Pina colada crème brûlée with caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherries
Pan-seared strawberry shortcake
Pineapple upside-down cake
Strawberry cheesecake
Bruschetta sampler
Black bean and mushroom tostada, crema, pickled onion, jalapeno, cilantro
Empanada trio, beef, chicken, shrimp, chili morita salsa, shaved cabbage, sour cream
Burrata, roasted beets, sweet potato, candied walnuts, mint pesto
Fall salad, kale, roasted sweet potato, dried cranberry’s, toasted quinoa, herbed vinaigrette, feta
Asian pear chopped salad
Chianti braised short rib, herbed snapper, black garlic citrus emulsion, potato hash, heart cot vert
Prime ny strip, seared scallops, purple potato puree, roasted garlic mushrroms, carrots, rosemary
Quinoa crusted grouper, corn succotash, red pepper gazpacho
Key lime panna cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries, preserved lime
Almond cherry cake, vanilla gelato, cherry sauce
Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble
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 Largo.
What does a private chef service include in 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 Largo?
The price of renting a chef in 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 156 USD to 201 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 156 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 156 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 176 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 201 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 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 191 chefs available in Largo. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in 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 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 Largo each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In 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 Largo.
Cost of a private chef in Largo
The cost of hiring a private chef in 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 156 USD to 201 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 156 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 156 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 176 USD
For 2 people: 201 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 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 Largo?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in 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 Largo!

Would you like to enjoy a Private Chef service in Largo?
Leave the magic to our chefs, The Chef will be in charge of purchasing the ingredients, prepare them at home and provide you with the best culinary experience you've ever had. Don't worry about the dishes. Before leaving, our chef will clean up the kitchen. You just have to enjoy and relax.

A Private Chef will make you live an unforgettable experience
Largo is a place that is known for its different types of cuisines and the best restaurants. But why don't you try to bring a personal chef to your home instead of going to a crowded restaurant after a super long day! We are here to help you, just click below to start your experience.

In Largo you have to choose an original plan
Who would not like to have a good dinner prepared by a private chef at the end of a long day or just after returning from a work mission? Take a Chef is here to make it happen you will simply need to click on the start button above so that you can make your request and in few hours you will receive your menu proposal from our private chefs in Thornton.






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









