Private Chef in Norwood
Rent one of our 52 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Norwood?
For 6 people in Norwood, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,032 USD
172 USD per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests215USD / guest = 430 USD total
- 4 guests172USD / guest = 688 USD total
- 6 guests172USD / guest = 1,032 USD total
- 8 guests154USD / guest = 1,232 USD total
- 10 guests154USD / guest = 1,540 USD total
- 13+ guests155USD / guest = 2,015 USD total
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.
52 Private Chefs in Norwood
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More than 10,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.49 Chef
The guests in Norwood have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.49.
4.81 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Norwood received an average score of 4.81.
4.84 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.84 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Norwood has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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1,462 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Norwood
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Blt - fried green tomatoes, buttermilk biscuit, pork belly, micro greens, chili gartrique
Rustic charcuterie board - local cured meats and cheeses
Fried tenderloin blini with mustard and pickle
Citrus and fennel salad- grapefruit, blood orange, feta, pickled mustard seeds, pistachio, mixed greens, grapefruit vinaigrette
Fall salad- roasted squash, apple vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seeds, bacon, dried cranberry, feta
Roasted butternut squash soup- coconut cream, toasted pumpkin seeds
Creamy mushroom soup- with fried leeks and bacon lardons
Everything bagel crusted walleye with popcorn grits
Bbq rubbed pork chop with apple whiskey sauce
Airline chicken breast with potato dumplings and root vegetables in poultry gravy
Persimmon pudding w/ whipped cream
Bourbon carrot cake
Creme brulee cheese cake
Fried risotto balls (arancini) - with alfredo, pesto, and marinara
Beef carpaccio- arugula, parmesan reggiano, fried capers, and olive oil. served on crostini
Bruschetta - tomato, olive, basil, crostini
Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes
Panzanella salad- bread, basil, spinach, onion, tomato, balsamic, olive oil
Split pea soup- fried prosciutto, creme fraiche, carrot oil
Ossobuco alla milanese
Baked salmon with provencal sauce
Chicken involtini- (stuffed rolled chicken breast)
Amaretto bread pudding- cherry whipped cream
Torta barozzi- espresso chocolate fudgy cake with fresh whipped cream
Compressed watermelon & cucumber – chili-lime salt, basil oil, toasted pumpkin seeds, pickled red onion
Lamb kebabs - charred scallion | goat cheese | herbs | balsamic
Steamed shrimp & vegetable dumplings - seasonal summer vegetables | light soy dipping sauce
Roasted cauliflower chaat - tamarind | mint yogurt | pomegranate | crispy chickpeas
Placeholder to book - decide later (a)
Classic dashi miso - white miso | silken tofu cubes | seaweed | scallion greens
Palette cleanser: chef's surprise - a small bite to cleanse the palette and to set the tone for the mains.
Crab & apple endive salad - endive accompanied with lump crab, shaved celery, cucumber, spiced-honey apple, and champagne vinaigrette.
Shaved fennel & citrus salad - crisp fennel | orange supremes | toasted pumpkin seeds | light lemon dressing
Winter greens with citrus four ways - citrus segments, honey yuzu vinaigrette, candied pistachios
Roasted beet salad - whipped feta, pistachio, citrus honey, herbs
Placeholder to book - decide later (1)
Pan seared market fish - summer squash | lemon herb emulsion
Glazed half chicken - honey herb rub | warm potato salad | charred summer squash
Lentil-stuffed winter squash - roasted mushroom | parsley | lemon tahini | pomegranate
Pan-roasted salmon - sea salt cure | pickled radish | citrus accent
Placeholder to book - decide later (m)
Yuzu lemon panna cotta - silky cream base | tart citrus glaze | diced fresh mango | mint
Matcha panna cotta - berry compote, candied citrus
Ginger-poached pear - sweet sake-poached pear | coconut sorbet | roasted almond slices
Traditional japanese sweets - mochi and yuzu sorbet
Cider-glazed pork belly - apple slaw | pickled mustard seed | brown bread crumb | chive
Aged cheddar & leek tartlet - onion marmalade | thyme | mustard cream | watercress
Smoked salmon boxty - horseradish cream | pickled cucumber | dill | lemon
Mushroom & chestnut pâté - pickled shallot | apple chutney | watercress | sourdough toast
Roasted leek & potato soup - smoked bacon | crispy leek | chive oil | crème fraîche
Roasted parsnip & apple soup - brown butter | thyme | toasted hazelnut | black pepper
Winter orchard salad - winter greens | apple | aged cheddar | cider-mustard vinaigrette
Roasted beet & barley salad - watercress | pickled shallot | horseradish cream | dill
Beef wellington - mushroom duxelles | roasted garlic mash | glazed carrots | red wine jus
Mushroom & lentil wellington - parsnip purée | roasted carrot | braised greens | red wine jus
Beef & stout pie - braised beef | roasted mushroom | butter pastry | thyme-glazed carrots
Mustard-roasted pork tenderloin - colcannon | roasted apple | cider-glazed carrot | sage jus
Herb-crusted rainbow trout - crispy potatoes | braised leeks | lemon-caper butter | malt-pickled shallot
Sticky toffee pudding - warm date sponge | toffee sauce | vanilla cream | sea salt
Irish apple cake - cinnamon | vanilla custard | brown butter crumb
Dark chocolate & stout tart - salted caramel | espresso cream | cocoa nib crunch
Apple & blackberry crumble - toasted oats | brown sugar | cinnamon | vanilla oat cream
Whipped feta & roasted grapes - thyme honey | toasted walnut | lemon | warm pita
Roasted garlic hummus - warm spiced mushrooms | sumac | parsley | flatbread
Spinach & feta phyllo parcels - leek | dill | sesame | lemon yogurt
Chicken shawarma flatbread - garlic toum | sumac onion | pickled turnip | parsley
Avgolemono - chicken | orzo | lemon | dill
Roasted garlic & white bean soup - rosemary | braised kale | lemon oil | sourdough crumb
Roasted beet & orange salad - arugula | feta | toasted walnut | sherry vinaigrette
Winter fattoush - chicory | radish | crisp pita | sumac vinaigrette
Lemon-oregano roasted chicken - rosemary potatoes | braised greens | roasted garlic jus
Slow-braised beef stifado - pearl onion | red wine & tomato | warm spices | olive oil potato purée
Chermoula roasted salmon - herbed couscous | roasted carrot | preserved lemon | green olive
Lentil-stuffed winter squash - roasted mushroom | parsley | lemon tahini | pomegranate
Greek orange phyllo cake - orange syrup | vanilla yogurt cream | candied peel
Honey-walnut baklava - cinnamon | citrus syrup | vanilla cream
Dark chocolate & tahini custard - sesame brittle | espresso cream | sea salt
Red wine poached pear ·orange | cinnamon | olive oil crumble | vanilla
Chicken malai tikka - cream & cardamom marinade | mint chutney | pickled shallot | charred lemon
Roasted cauliflower chaat - tamarind | mint yogurt | pomegranate | crispy chickpeas
Lamb kofta - whipped labneh | pomegranate glaze | sumac onion | parsley
Baked potato & pea samosas - ginger | toasted cumin | tamarind-date chutney | cilantro
Roasted winter squash shorba - coconut milk | ginger | curry leaf | toasted pumpkin seeds
Red lentil & tomato shorba - toasted cumin | lemon | brown butter | cilantro
Roasted carrot & labneh salad - harissa honey | pomegranate | pistachio | mint
Winter citrus chaat - orange | shaved radish | cucumber | tamarind-mint dressing
Butter chicken - charred chicken thigh | tomato-fenugreek cream | ginger | cilantro
Lamb rogan josh - braised lamb shoulder | kashmiri chili | ginger | yogurt
Bengali-style mustard fish - seared market fish | mustard sauce | nigella | wilted spinach
Paneer & winter squash korma - cashew cream | cardamom | spinach | saffron
Roasted eggplant & chickpea masala - roasted tomato | ginger | garam masala | cilantro
Warm carrot halwa - cardamom | golden raisin | pistachio | vanilla cream
Bhapa doi - steamed sweet yogurt | jaggery | roasted pear | toasted sesame
Cardamom chocolate torte - chai anglaise | candied orange | cocoa nib crunch
Orange blossom semolina cake - citrus syrup | whipped labneh | pistachio
Coconut kheer - cardamom | roasted pear | pistachio | jaggery
Gratinée des halles - french onion soup
Grilled chicken cobb caesar salad with homemade caesar dressing
Chilled lobster bisque with lobster and herbs salad
Spicy chilled tomato soup with basil oil and parmesan cheese
Grilled salmon fillet with warm tartar sauce and potatoes
Chicken and morel mushrooms ravioli with chicken foam and cream sauce
Barbecued broccoli with satay sauce, charred lime, smoked peanut, and coriander
Beef bacon spaghetti carbonara with basil oil and parmesan cheese
Herb-roasted lamb rack with lettuce, morels, and mustard seeds
Beef fillet with deep fried potato croquettes and veloute sauce
Chicken hunter style with morel mushrooms, pickled mustard seeds, crispy potatoes and garlic aioli
Griddled sea bass with stuffed courgettes, tomatoes, olives and basil
Olive oil and sea salt chocolate cake with vanilla honey ice cream
Caramelized peanut brownie with pistachio ice cream
Modern tiramisu cake with chocolate and caramel, biscotti, and vanilla ice cream
Double chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream and honey biscuit
• charcuterie board
• olive tapenade with toasted bread
• burrata with tomato, basil, and prosciutto
• antipasto board with imported meats, cheese & roasted veggies
• lamb lollipops with roasted carrots & mint whipped feta
• lemon chicken with roasted potatoes & garlicky green beans
Beef rolls, asparagus, carrots,fennel and mozzarella
Apple tart
Basil and goat cheese peach cobbler
• dark chocolate & olive oil mousse
A personal chef for any occasion in Norwood
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Norwood in July 2017, more than 52 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Norwood and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Jefferson County.
Starting in 2017, 10,069 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Norwood. To book your chef in Norwood, 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 1,462 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,357 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, 10,069 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Norwood usually book menus around 178 USD per person, including 4.39 courses, sharing an average of 4.8 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 Norwood.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Norwood.
What does a private chef service include in Norwood?
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 Norwood?
The price of renting a chef in Norwood 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 155 USD to 215 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 155 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 154 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 172 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 215 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 Norwood?
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 52 chefs available in Norwood. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Norwood 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 Norwood?
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.
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.








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How many chef services are booked in Norwood each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Norwood, 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 Norwood.
Cost of a private chef in Norwood
The cost of hiring a private chef in Norwood 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 155 USD to 215 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 155 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 154 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 172 USD
For 2 people: 215 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 Norwood?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Norwood: 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 Norwood!






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









