Private Chef in Lynwood
Rent one of our 821 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lynwood
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lynwood in September 2016, more than 821 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lynwood and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Los Angeles County.
Starting in 2016, 43,332 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lynwood. To book your chef in Lynwood, 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 22,419 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 307,216 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 43,332 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lynwood usually book menus around 175 USD per person, including 3.03 courses, sharing an average of 4.04 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 Lynwood.












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!
821 Private Chefs in Lynwood
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More than 43,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Lynwood have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lynwood received an average score of 4.73.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lynwood has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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22,419 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lynwood
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Caesar salad - made a la minute with fresh croutons, organic olive oil, egg, shaved romano cheese and citrus
Pasta north beach - al dente linguine tossed lightly with herb-roasted roma tomatoes, olive oil and garlic
Striped sea bass nob hill - wrapped and baked in a delicate pasty crust with myer lemon, japanese mint, cured salmon and baked
Shrimp scampii - the real deal with garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, butter, capers and romano cheese
Cioppino à portuguesa - a portuguese take on the classic seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, whitefish, house broth and spicy portuguese linguica. served with crusty bread
Crab louie - fresh crab with avocado, scallion, coddled egg, fresh herbs, olive oil served over crispy greens
Lemon ricotta pound cake with sweet cream and organic berries
Fried rice bites with wasabi
Toastada ahi tuna, jalapeño, and spicy avocado
Ceviche with fresh lime, cilantro, and red onion
Mussel saffron risotto, shaved parmigiano, homemade basil oil, roasted garlic
Cauliflower velouté with crispy lardon and peas
Chipotle-infused sweet corn soup with lime crème fraîche
Beef confit (72 hrs) cooked in red wine jus, potato mille-feuille, carrot & citrus purée
Classic ratatouille
Local shrimp and grits with spicy tomato sauce
The tiramisu pie, creamy hazelnut
The apple roasted "tatin pie" with vanilla bean ice cream
Passion fruit sorbet with fresh mango
Aguachile de res - black and blue filet mignon , lemon, cucumber, herbs , jalapeños , serranos
Scallop aguachile - lemon marinated scallops , artisanal chiles , cucumber, tortilla crisp
Homemade guacamole & chips
Homemade salsa fresca & chips
Santa fe local tiger shrimp tostada - avocado mouse , pickle radish , picked carrot, micro greens on corn tostada
Ceviche tostada - pacific halibut, lemon and lime marinade, avocado, onions, cilantro
Avocado primavera - avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Herb chicken white enchiladas - tomatillo sauce, purple corn tortillas , herb chicken , house enchilada sauce, queso fresco, gouda cream sauce. salsa fresca
Chicken mole - mole sauce , shredded chicken, beans , rice
Herb crusted salmon + roasted peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Short rib & polenta -tamales verdes - grass fed locally source short rib , polenta made tamales verdes, pickled onion, serrano cream sauce
Churros & ice cream sunday - berry compote , dulce de leche, hot chocolate
Mexican bread pudding - chocolate sauce, chocolate ice cream
Fresas y crema - strawberry short bread cake, whipped cream
Tres leches - vanilla cake , sweet condensed milk, cream and dulce de leche. berries
Crema volteada - creme caramel
Fresh maki teriyaki unagi, pickled radish
Crispy rice chip with salmon mousse
Chilled cucumber soup with mint and lemon
Clam spaghetti and roasted zucchini
Mediterranean gazpacho (24-hour marinated tomato gazpacho, kalamata black olive crumble, garlic-infused croutons)
Crispy fried seaweed salad with sweet soy vinaigrette
Mussel risotto, shaved parmigiano, homemade basil oil, roasted garlic
Miso glazed salmon, crispy sushi rice, umami roasted bok choy, toasted sesame
Seared scallops with garlic butter and lemon zest
Soft chocolate cake
Lemon basil custard with olive oil cake, berry coulis, hazelnut crumble
Chilled green tea panna cotta with red bean
Asian octopus carpaccio - asian sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili
Nikkei fish crudo - northern halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Ahí tuna sashimi
Assorted nigiri
Assorted sushi rolls - tuna , salmon, avocado , soy y tuna
Avocado primavera - avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Salmon tartar with avocado
Korean fried chicken – gochujang glaze, kimchi scallion salsa, mushroom crostini
Miso pumpkin and butternut squash cream soup -with tomato confetti and coconut foam
Miso salad - cucumber , fennel, edamame, carrots , radish and apple over chopped kale , mixed greens & miso dressing
Ahí tuna katsu - jasmin rice, asian slaw
Chicken katsu - jasmin rice , asian slaw
Asian lomo saltado - beef tenderloin sautéed served over roasted potatoes with a side of rice
Shrimp fried rice
Kalua pig ( sub fish or seafood) & japanese sweet-potato puree- hawaiian traditionally made pulled pork , coconut sweet potatoes mashed potatoes and furikake roasted butternut squash. (roasted eggplant for vegetarian option)
Assorted macarons
Lemon meringue tart
Butter mochi & green tea ice cream - traditional japanese mochi, green tea ice cream , topped with sweet berries and sweet condensed milk
Luscious chocolate cake
Turkey hummus sliders
Hummus & pita chips
Mix green couscous salad: garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cheese, peppers, onion, olive & red wine vinaigrette
Shrimp lettuce salad, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, almonds, corn & aged white wine vinaigrette
Arugula salad, pears, artichoke, crouton & white balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken & salmon kabob: saffron rice, roasted tomatoes with vegetables, tzatziki sauce
Assorted baklava
Cheese cake : berries coulis & strawberries
Chocolate chocolate mousse cake: berries, berries coulis
- big salad "insalatona": fresh combination of lettuce, arugula, tomato, carrots, radishes, cucumber and avocado, seasoned with balsamic cream
- citrus salad: unique explosion of flavors between arugula, cherry tomatoes, grapefruit, orange and tangerine, seasoned with balsamic cream
- italian bruschetta: crispy toast crowned with a sautéed vegetable mix, mozzarella, prosciutto and parmesan. vegetarian version with avocado
- empanadas: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- prawns with prosciutto: shrimp seasoned with sweet paprika wrapped in prosciutto
- charcuterie board: assortment of cheeses and charcuteries for all tastes
- spring brochette, caprese style: tomato, mozzarella and basil, a classic! crowned with parmesan covered with balsamic cream
- caviar bruschetta: refined italian toasted bread, with fresh cooked vegetables, cheeses and topped with caviar
- stuffed tomatoes: fresh and delicious tomatoes stuffed with a sautéed vegetable mixture, rice and mayonnaise
-.spanish tortilla: star dish of spanish gastronomy. delicious and unique presentation of potatoes, egg and onion
-.choripán: argentine sandwich with sausage, was recognized as one of the best in the world
-.mexican volcano: delicious open taco with tortilla, vegetables, shrimp or avocado
-.spinach and zucchini savory cake: salty cake with a touch of genoese style!
- potato gnocchi with asparagus: delicious gnocchetti topped with delicious asparagus cream sauce, vegetables and selected herbs
- ravioli di spinaci e ricotta: classic homemade pasta, stuffed with spinach and ricotta with delicious herb cream sauce
- rosette di modena: small homemade dough rolls, filled with mozzarella and prosciutto gratin with bechamel and parmesan
- filet mignon with patate al cartoccio: mythical beef steak with intense flavor, crispy crust, juicy interior finished with roasted vegetables
- new york strip with vegetables: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- ribeye steak with vegetables: mythical steak of the highest quality and finished with selected vegetables
- salmon with purée 3 colors: our favorite fish without a doubt. delicious portion of salmon, along with a irresistible carrot and potato puree
- boneless chicken leg with orange juice: chicken with an explosion of flavors, marinated with orange, paprika and along with fine vegetables
- roasted pork with egg and plums: baked ham stuffed with plums and egg, along with a fresh salad
- napolitana fette of aubergines with potatoes (mozzarella or avocado, tomato sauce, sage, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper) v,gf,df
- tiramisú: our signature dessert. mascarpone cheese, coffee, lady fingers cookie, dark chocolate, eggs and sugar
- chocolate mousse: popular creamy dessert loved by children and adults based on chocolate and eggs
- cream caramel: famous french dessert that combines a cream based on eggs, vanilla and cinnamon with orange, lemon and tangerine
- lemon sorbet: sorbet with a light and refreshing texture with fresh strawberries
- strawberry sorbet: classic white fish, topped with a delicious green sauce and particular french noisette potatoes
- chocolate cake with nutella: dark chocolate cake filled with blueberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with nutella cream
- macedonia: seasonal fruits, put together to enjoy a healthy dessert
Fresh maki ahi tuna, avocado, toasted sesame
Salmon mousse with pumpernickel bread and salmon roe
Oysters with cucumber and lemon mignonette
Spaghetti freshly cooked, served in a creamy caviar sauce, lemon zest
Mussel saffron risotto, shaved parmigiano, homemade basil oil, roasted garlic
Ahi poke with avocado, seaweed, and soy-lime dressing
Wagyu beef with potato puree, beef jus, broccolini
Grilled fresh lobster tail, roasted butternut squash, and caviar butter sauce
Chargrilled swordfish with lemon, garlic, and herb-infused olive oil
Vanilla tart, banana rum flambe, and black pepper meringue
Soft chocolate cake
Matcha chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis
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 Lynwood.
What does a private chef service include in Lynwood?
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 Lynwood?
The price of renting a chef in Lynwood 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 107 USD to 139 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 107 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 111 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 113 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 139 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 Lynwood?
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 821 chefs available in Lynwood. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
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 Lynwood each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lynwood, 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 Lynwood.
Cost of a private chef in Lynwood
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lynwood 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 107 USD to 139 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 107 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 111 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 113 USD
For 2 people: 139 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 Lynwood!
7 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 Lynwood?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lynwood: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Lynwood!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Lynwood?
Take a Chef offers you the possibility to enjoy the best dishes of a Private Chef in your home. Our Personal Chefs have been trained in the best hospitality schools in the world, this allows them to transfer to your home the avant-garde cuisine and dishes based on Michelin Stars. Quality and innovation just a click away.

Gastronomic perfection rigth at home
Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into a high-end restaurant with a menu and experience custom made for you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!

A special surpise, a wonderful experience
Take a Chef’s philosophy relies on the creation of beautiful memories around food. We offer a completely personalized service, giving you the chance to understand how the dishes on your menu are made. Any American, Asian or Mediterranean dishes can be showstoppers on your dining table with the expertise of one of our Private Chefs. Just click on the button below and give it a try!






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









