Private Chef in Levy County
Rent one of our 20 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Levy County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Levy County in March 2017, more than 20 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Levy County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Levy County.
Starting in 2017, 40,352 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Levy County. To book your chef in Levy 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 9,064 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 18,292 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, 40,352 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Levy County usually book menus around 166 USD per person, including 4.11 courses, sharing an average of 5.46 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 Levy 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.
20 Private Chefs in Levy County
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More than 40,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Levy County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.81 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Levy County received an average score of 4.81.
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 Levy County has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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9,064 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Levy County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Queso// melted cheese, mexican chorizo, pico de gallo, served with chips (mexico)
Empanadas// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese, chicken) served with chive jalapeno aioli (latin)
Ceviche// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains
Coxinha (brazllian croquets)// deep fry creamy bechamel (mushrooms or chicken) dough/ served with chives jalapeno aioli. (brasil)
Jalapeno poppers/ deep fry cheese and chorizo mixture, with lime and cilantro sauce (mexico)
Fresh guac// hass, tomato, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. served with chips (mexico)
Quesadillas/ your choices (chicken or just cheese) is fits everyone
Street corn salad// spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing
Tortilla soup// chicken or vegetables broth (mexico)
Potato chicken salad// shredded chicken golden yukon potato salad, carrots/ peas, green apples, mustard chive aioli. venezuelan
Roased butternut squash cream (crema de auyama)// olive oil fry bread and cream fresh. (venezuelan)
Pizca andina//traditional soup from los andes, venezuela. chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables
Barbacoa// low and slow braised beef in guajillo pepper and mexican spices sauce. (mexico)
Chuletas al pastor// roasted pork chops, pineapple and guajillo chiles sauce (mexico)
Paella// shrimp, chicken, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas
Chiles rellenos // stuffed poblano peppers with oaxaca cheese, battered with modelo beer, and deep fried. topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (mexican/vegetarian)
Chaufa// peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables (peru) (vegetarian choice)
Venezuelan lasagna/ sheets of fresh pasta/ ground beef, pork or turkey/ tomato sauce/ mozzarella cheese/ asiago cheese/ romano cheese/ bechamel sauce (venezuela) (ask veg choice)
Picahna// fire roasted brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (brasil) best steak ever!!
Carnitas verdes// roasted pork butt with tomatillo salsa
Sides (choose 2)// yellow rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ black beans/ roasted zucchini/ asparagus/ broccoli/ baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)
Churros// served with mexican chocolate sauce
Bienmesabe (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (venezuela)
Flan// classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (latin)
Platanitos dona flor// granma recipe of roasted sweet plantain braised with coca-cola and sweet spices sauce. (chef recipe)
Bread pudding// dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (latin)
Pina colada tembleque// tropical coconut and pineapple creamy custard with rum syrup. and vanilla whipped cream (caribbean)
Esquite callejero // grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Taquito dorado // corn tortilla, chicken tinga, guacamole, fresco cheese, crema, pico de gallo
Tinga // shredded chicken, mild chorizo, poblano rajas, agave, achiote, soft corn tortilla
Enchiladas // braised birria beef, oaxacan cheese, roasted tomatillo, avocado, fresco cheese
Arroz a la tumbada // seafood rice from the coast of veracruz with shrimps, squid, mussels, octopus and calamari's in red guajillo salsa
Alambre de res // diced carne asada, fajita peppers, oaxaca cheese, corn tortillas
Chicken fajita // grilled chicken, mexican seasoning over bed of fajita peppers and onions
Tres leches // tender sponge cake, coconut, meringue torched frosting, maraschino pearls
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
Tropical lionfish ceviche (caribbean/fusion): lionfish marinated in lime juice, cilantro, ají amarillo chili, and diced ripe mango
Chicken coxinha (brazilian classic): soft dough croquette filled with creamy, shredded chicken
Tostones with creole shrimp (cuban/haitian): slices of fried and flattened green plantains, served with shrimp in a spicy creole sauce
Mini acarajé (brazilian bahia): black-eyed pea fritter fried in palm oil, served open with dried shrimp and vatapá (creamy shrimp paste)
Boliche picada (cuban): small grilled pieces of boliche (stuffed eye-round roast) served on skewers with a reduced red wine sauce
Stuffed pão de queijo (brazilian): mini cheese bread stuffed with requeijão (brazilian cream cheese) or creamy guava paste
Accra (malanga fritters) (haitian little haiti): deep-fried fritters made from grated and seasoned malanga (root vegetable)
Vaca frita empanadas (cuban/fusion): empanada dough filled with the classic vaca frita (shredded beef fried until crispy)
Pastéis de palmito (hearts of palm pastries) (brazilian): fried or baked pastry filled with a creamy heart of palm filling
Codfish marinade (haitian): battered and fried codfish strips, traditionally served with vinaigrette
Black bean soup with bacon croutons (cuban): thick black bean soup, finished with crispy bacon croutons
Caprese salad with grilled queijo coalho (brazilian/fusion): classic caprese salad using grilled queijo coalho (salty cheese) instead of mozzarella
Caribbean mango and pineapple gazpacho (caribbean/fusion): refreshing, tropical, tomato-free gazpacho using mango and pineapple
Heart of palm cream with shrimp (brazilian): elegant cream soup made from fresh hearts of palm, topped with a sautéed shrimp
Cuban-style tumbet (cuban/mediterranean): layers of baked potato, eggplant, and bell peppers, drizzled with a mild tomato sauce
Vinaigrette salad with green beans and egg (brazilian churrasco): light, tangy salad with the classic brazilian vinaigrette, green beans, and boiled egg
Calabaza (pumpkin) soup (cuban): creamy and comforting squash or pumpkin soup, seasoned with garlic and cumin
Beetroot and orange salad with ginger dressing (haitian/fusion): cooked beetroot and orange segments, with a light ginger-based dressing
Tucupi broth (amazonian) (brazilian north): yellowish, acidic manioc broth with jambu (paralyzing herb) and dried shrimp
Olives stuffed with goat cheese and cilantro (cuban/fusion): large olives stuffed with a mix of goat cheese, chili, and chopped cilantro
Fish and shrimp moqueca (brazilian bahia): fish and shrimp cooked in coconut milk, palm oil, and bell peppers. served with white rice and farofa
Ropa vieja with moros y cristianos (cuban classic): shredded beef in a rich tomato and spice sauce. accompanied by rice with black beans
Grilled picanha (churrasco style) (brazilian classic): picanha (sirloin cap) grilled to perfection, served with brazilian vinaigrette and fried manioc
Griot with djon djon rice (haitian little haiti): fried pork pieces marinated in citrus and peppers. served with black, aromatic djon djon rice
Codfish a la vizcaína (cuban): codfish cooked in a sauce of tomato, red peppers, olives, and capers
Complete feijoada (light version) (brazilian classic): controlled version of black bean stew with cured meats and sautéed collard greens
Turkey picadillo with fried sweet potato (cuban/fusion): ground turkey cooked with olives and raisins. served with fried sweet potato strips
Stewed chicken (poul nan sos) (haitian): chicken pieces cooked in a rich, flavorful spice and tomato sauce
Galinhada with biquinho peppers (brazilian minas gerais): rice cooked in chicken broth, rich in flavor, with mild biquinho chili peppers
Caribbean mixed grill (cuban/caribbean): pork, beef, and chicken marinated in mojo (garlic, sour orange) and grilled
Pudim de leite condensado (condensed milk flan) (brazilian classic): creamy condensed milk custard with caramel sauce
Cuban flan (caramel custard cake) (cuban classic): denser version of flan with evaporated milk and caramel topping
Passion fruit mousse with coconut crunch (brazilian): light and tart passion fruit mousse, with a toasted coconut crunch
Dulce de leche with goat cheese and rum (cuban/fusion): homemade dulce de leche served with fresh goat cheese and a touch of caribbean rum
Mango and ginger crème brûlée (caribbean/fusion): crème brûlée infused with mango and ginger
Guava roll cake (bolo de rolo) (brazilian pernambuco): thin layer of sponge cake rolled with a thin layer of melted guava paste
Guava shells with cream cheese (cuban): guava halves cooked in sugar syrup, served with a slice of cream cheese
Green corn cake (pamonha de colher) (brazilian countryside): moist, creamy cake made with fresh green corn, served warm
Banana beignets with cajá syrup (haitian/fusion): fried banana dough balls served with a sweet and sour tropical cajá sauce
Quindim (brazilian bahia): vibrant dessert made primarily from egg yolks, sugar, and shredded coconut
Gyoza filled with pork, ginger and scallions, lightly pan-fried
Chicken gyoza with soy and sesame
Vegetable gyoza with mushrooms and cabbage
Japanese cucumber salad with rice vinegar and sesame
Steamed edamame with sea salt and sesame
Sautéed shimeji mushrooms with butter and soy sauce
White fish ceviche with citrus, soy and ginger
Seared tuna tataki with sesame seeds
Salmon carpaccio with ponzu sauce
Lightly battered seasonal vegetables
1. traditional miso soup miso broth with tofu and scallions
2. miso soup with mushrooms miso broth with assorted mushrooms
3. vegetable yakisoba stir-fried noodles with vegetables
4. chicken yakisoba stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetab
5. beef yakisoba stir-fried noodles with beef and vegetables
6. shrimp yakisoba stir-fried noodles with shrimp and vegetables
7. udon noodles in light broth udon noodles served in a light broth with vegetables
8. homestyle ramen (mild broth) comfort-style ramen with a light and balanced broth
9. steamed japanese rice with sesame and scallions
10. japanese rice with egg and soy sauce comfort-style gohan with egg and soy sauce
11. mixed yakisoba
1. chef’s selection of nigiri sushi
2. salmon sashimi
3. tuna sashimi
4. salmon hand roll with cream cheese (salmon temaki)
5. tuna hand roll (tuna temaki)
6. philadelphia roll salmon, cream cheese and rice
7. california roll crab stick, avocado and cucumber
8. crispy salmon roll (hot roll) deep-fried salmon roll
9. chicken teppanyaki with vegetables grilled chicken with vegetables
10. beef teppanyaki with teriyaki sauce
11. grilled salmon with crispy skin, served with steamed broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light citrus butter or teriyaki glaze
12. grilled white fish served with broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light herb butter and lemon
13. grilled mahi-mahi or sea bass served with broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light garlic and olive oil sauce
1. chocolate lava cake warm chocolate cake with molten center
2. classic tiramisu traditional italian dessert with mascarpone and coffee
3. strawberry and milk terrine layered strawberry and milk dessert, light and refreshing
4. tres leches cake sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk
5. grilled pineapple with honey syrup
6. fresh fruits with passion fruit sauce
7. brazilian-style strawberry dessert with cream fresh strawberries with sweet cream
8. chocolate mousse light and airy chocolate mousse
9. vanilla panna cotta with red berry sauce
10. seasonal fruit platter
Spring herb tartlets with goat cheese mousse- walnut shortcrust base, filled with light and airy goat cheese mousse garnished with chives and parsley
Shaved asparagus, pea & radish salad- shaved asparagus spears fresh garden peas, crisp seasonal radishes, seasonal micro greens, tossed in a lemon-mint vinaigrette dressing
Cote de boeuf- thick bone in rib eye steak lightly cold smoked and served with sauce flight chimichurri sauce, truffled red wine sauce, creamy black peppercorn sauce
Sauteed seasonal mushrooms with garlic and thyme- sauteed with clarified butter and sherry wine, shallots
Baked rissoto- with peas and pecorino cheese, myer lemon zest
Creamy garlic spinach
Myer lemon and berry panna cotta
Asian chopped salad with sesame ginger dressing- shaved cabbage, romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumber, tossed in creamy sesame-ginger dressing topped with crispy wonton strips, slivered almonds
Homemade crab wontons served with sweet chili sauce
House made chicken and spring onion gyoza- served with sweet soy sauce
Shrimp pad thai- stir fry rice noodles with local florida shrimp, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, chives, tramarind fish sauce, lime wedges crushed peanuts
Sesame chicken skewers- marinated chicken thighs meat, grilled and brushed with sesame soy glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds
Vegetable fried rice
Japanese style cheese cake
Mango sticky rice- sweet sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, served with fresh mango slices and mango syrup
Mini baked eggplant towers: panko breadcrumbs eggplant eggs parmesan cheese ricotta cheese evoo pomodoro sauce fresh basil
Olive tapenade bruschetta topped with shrimp: crostini toast olive tapenade boursin cheese evoo sliced royal red shrimp
Crab salad cups: fresh lump crab meat sliced cherry tomatoes mango pieces shallots avocado pieces topped with a balsamic reduction
Homemade grilled chicken salad stuffed campari tomatoes topped with evoo sea salt
Chef sal's famous homemade meatball putanesca style: beef pork lamb meatball topped with a homemade putanesca sauce
Lobster salad cups: poached live maine lobster celery red onion sun dried tomatoes roasted red peppers mixed in a mayo honey mustard sauce topped with chives
Mixed melon salad: assorted melon pieces golden raisins feta cheese walnuts tangerine pieces topped with orange blossom honey
Grilled peach salad: grilled peaches ricotta cheese prosciutto ham
Red quinoa salad: red quinoa cucumbers cherry tomatoes celery mandarin oranges evoo sun dried tomatoes topped with a bacon ranch dresssing
Wedge salad: topped with fresh baby tomatoes, walnuts, bacon pieces, bleu cheese dressing
Grilled romain salad: grilled romain lettuce halves, extra virgin olive oil, capers, balsamic glaze, sea salt, lemon, rice vinegar
Purple cabbage salad: purple cabbage mango pieces avocado slices lemon ginger dressing topped with pink grapefruit pieces and cashews
Baked wild alaskan salmon over a cacio e pepe risotto topped baby spinach lemon butter caper sauce
Fall off the bone baby back ribs with a homemade bbq sauce served with a corn salad and asparagus tips
Grilled flank steak topped with a cilantro lemon lime butter sauce served with southern style black beans and jasmine rice
Reversed seared filet mignon over parmesan risotto with broccoli rabe
Braised beef short ribs topped with a mushroom marsala sauce served with rosemary potatoes and mixed bell peppers
Fresh baked halibut over corn grits topped with a basil garlic pancetta sauce served with a vegetable primavera
White chocolate cream mousse topped with fresh berries
Caramel graham cracker pudding topped with whipped cream
Homemade mango, blueberry, cannoli cream mousse cups
Italian ricotta cheesecake mousse cups topped with honey
Homemade tres leches cake mousse cups topped with whipped cream and cherries
Chocolate lava cake mousse cups with fresh shaved chocolate pieces
Strawberry banana parfait mousse cups
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 Levy County.
What does a private chef service include in Levy 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 Levy County?
The price of renting a chef in Levy 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 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 Levy 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 20 chefs available in Levy County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Levy 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 Levy 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 Levy County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Levy 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 Levy County.
Cost of a private chef in Levy County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Levy 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 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Levy County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Levy 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 Levy County!






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









