Private Chef in Manteca
Rent one of our 73 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Manteca
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Manteca in March 2017, more than 73 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Manteca and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in San Joaquin County.
Starting in 2017, 105,607 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Manteca. To book your chef in Manteca, 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 29,114 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 62,952 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 105,607 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Manteca usually book menus around 177 USD per person, including 4.47 courses, sharing an average of 4.89 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 Manteca.












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.
73 Private Chefs in Manteca
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More than 105,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.48 Chef
The guests in Manteca have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.48.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Manteca received an average score of 4.78.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Manteca has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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29,114 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Manteca
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Pan seared divers scallop with salsa verde, crispy prosciutto lardons & radish sprout salad
New orleans bbq head-on shrimp with garlic foccacia plank
Creamy bouillabaise with black cod, crab, clams & mussels
Salted graham cracker crust cheesecake with passionfruit-lemon curd
"os a moelle" roasted grass fed bone marrow encrusted with herb & garlic confit pistou with pecorino romano & roasted walnut, local bread & sauce bordelaise
Oysters raw & “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto breadcrumbs
Steak tartare, local beef, capers, red onion, aged vinegars, ishiri & olive oil, sous vide & cured egg yolk, horseradish creme & pickled vegetables served with crostini
Seasonal flatbread handmade dough, tomato reduction, guanciale, parmesan & fresh arugula (example)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & sage blossom shrub
Farm lettuces with marinated onions & market spring vegetables with sheep's milk feta & preserved lemon and garden herb vinaigrette
Charcuterie & cheese board display bacon wrapped country pate, foie blond liver mousse & salumi with local cheese selections served with mustard, local fruit, pickled vegetables & other accouterments with crostini & gougeres (counts as both selections)
Mushroom stuffed mushrooms, crimini caps, roasted with a chanterelle, allium & goat cheese filling served with local greens
Asparagus arancini, carnaroli rice, fontina cheese wild leek flowers, fried crispy served with minted pistou & preserved lemon
Romaine & kale caesar salad with coddled egg caesar dressing, anchovy, cured egg yolk, torn country batard crutons & shaved parmesan
Heirloom tomato & stone fruit salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou & preserved lemon (late june-oct)
Bluefin tuna tartare, cucumber, avocado, fennel, with herb & avocado mousse, shoyu & extra virgin olive oil with dehydrated citrus chips
Fried agnolotti pasta, filled with ricotta & spinach tossed with peppercorn brown butter & pecorino romano, with a tomato conserva sauce
Sous vide & charred pork belly, caramelized citrus, sesame soy glaze with aged banyuls vinegar & pickled mustard seed
Dungeness crab beignets, with crab infused hollandaise dipping sauce
Farmer's market spring risotto, english peas, asparagus & sweet corn with carnaroli rice, parmesan & garden herb pistou
Oak roasted mushroom risotto with allium confit, carnaroli rice, roasted hazlenut & kale pistou (vegan)
Moules marinière, mediterranean mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots, fines herbs & white wine served with aioli & grilled bread
Blistered asparagus filled agnolotti del plin pasta pistou of garden herbs, walnut, garlic confit & wilted farm greens with black peppercorn, extra virgin olive oil & shaved pecorino romano
Red kuri squash angolotti de plin pasta, with estero gold reserve cheese, sage & peppercorn brown butter, pistou & wilted farm greens
Cacio e pepe, fresh handmade calendula & cocoa pastas with pecorino romano, cultured butter & toasted black peppercorn (pasta made on site)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, black vinegar, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & wild allium blossom shrub
Seared day boat scallop with charred stonefruit vinaigrette, fresh corn polenta & vanilla sea salt
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, jambon de bayonne & crispy puff pastry ($25 per person suppplement)
Quinoa & blistered asparagus salad with roasted walnuts, citrus vinaigrette, garden herbs & extra virgin olive oil (vegan)
Liberty farms sous-vide “peking” duck daikon & carrot salad with salted fennel with roasted wild mushroom, shallot & cabbage with an ishiri shoyu & hoisin gastrique served with mandarin crepes
Buttermilk fried chicken, brined & cooked sous-vide before frying to crispy perfection, served with belgian candy cap liege waffles, cultured butter with maldon sea salt & maple syrup
Snake river farms wagyu steak, citrus & garlic potato skordalia, with blistered asparagus & roulette peppers with a preserved lemon & herb chermoula with smoked sea salt
Seared salmon with warm spring vegetable & roasted mushroom salad with balsamic brown butter
Pacific halibut, encrusted with hazelnut compound butter, asparagus & mushroom ragout with herb & citrus salad
West coast bluefin tuna, spice encrusted & seared with fennel soubise, sweet italian frying peppers & a stonefruit fennel pollen shrub
Humboldt grassfed pichana steak, grilled sweet corn & heirloom peppers with an anchovy & preserved lemon chimichurri
Pacific bourride, french seafood stew with local cod, mussels, clams & prawns in a saffron broth that is emulsified with garlic aioli served with toasted baguette
Bryan flannery prime dry-aged cote du boeuf with wild mushrooms & asparagus served with a umami sauce verte
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse & italian amaro with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Chocolate & pistachio praline tart, cultured butter shortbread, ganache, warm toasted italian meringue & salted pistachio caramel
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with dark chocolate ganache, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Meyer lemon cheesecake, biscoff & muscovado sugar crust, with meyer lemon curd & toasted italian meringue
Saddened chocolate cake with candy cap ice cream, salted caramel, chantilly creme & cinnamon
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices with caramelized dry creek peaches, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Caramelized dry creek peach, tart tatin, spiced caramel, vanilla bean sea salt, cultured butter pate brisee & creme fraiche mousse (made on-site)
Dry creek peach galettes, with cinnamon walnut frangipane, chantilly creme & a blitz puff pastry crust with handmade ice cream
Strawberry shortcake, coconut & cardamon spiced mamahri doughnuts, fresh local strawberries macerated with bourbon served with coconut mousse (vegan)
Chicken liver mousse en croute with pickled fennel & stonefruit gastrique
Moules marinere with acme levain
Duck breast a l'orange with roasted turnips, braised leeks & huckleberries
Blood orange scented cheesecake cake with whipped creme fraîche & toasted pecans
French onion soup, made from a rich beef jus & madeira wine with a gruyere & parmesan gratinee
Heirloom tomato soup with with puff pastry encroute, sweet onions, thyme, olive oil & creme friache
Blue fin, tuna tartare, cucumber, avocado, fennel, with fines herbs, creme fraiche & extra virgin olive oil with dehydrated citrus chips
Oysters raw & “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto breadcrumbs
Butter lettuce salad, herb vinaigrette, pickled red onions, marinated beets, sheep's milk feta & sea salt
Frenchmen on vacation steak tartare, red onion, cilantro, toasted coriander, jalapeno, with cured egg yolk, diablo salsa served on tortilla chips
Dungeness crab beignets, with crab infused hollandaise, poached asparagus & preserved meyer lemon
"escargot" burgundy snails cooked in parsley, pastis, garlic butter with wilted spinach & savoury puff pastry encroute
Pan roasted sea scallops, with celeriac & allium soubise, preserved lemon salad & huckleberry & foie gras gastrique
Oak roasted mushroom risotto with allium confit, carnaroli rice, parmesan & kale pistou
Sous vide pork belly glazed with citrus reduction, with escarole & spice roasted walnuts
Moules marinière, mediterranean mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots, fines herbs & white wine served with aioli & pommes frites
Oysters raw & “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums soubise maitre d butter & prosciutto thyme crust
Sous vide & charred pork belly, caramelized citrus, sesame soy glaze with aged banyuls vinegar & pickled mustard seed
Roasted nantes carrots with cracked fennel seed, pistachio, citrus labneh, harissa & sumac vinaigrete, & young chicories
Local petrale sole meunière, whole fillets of dayboat petrale with caper brown butter sauce with wilted spring greens
"coq au vin" chicken braised with red wine, oak roasted mushrooms, bacon lardons & onions, served with handmade buttered noodles
Boeuf bourguignon with bacon, lardons, roasted carrots & wild mushrooms
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, buckwheat crepe, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, jambon de bayonne & crispy puff pastry with green peppercorn sauce
Liberty farms duck breast a l'orange, spice roasted nantes carrots, with wilted greens, crispy confit of leg & sauce bigarade
Aged cote du boeuf, with cheesy pommes aligot & blistered aspragas with aerated bearnaise
Bourride, french seafood stew with local cod, crab, mussels, clams & prawns in a saffron broth that is emulsified with garlic aioli served with toasted baguette
Local west coast ahi tuna, spice encrusted & seared with a cordycep & shiitake mushroom umami nage , wild leek confit
Caramelized devoto apple tart tatin clove caramel, vanilla bean sea salt, cultured butter pate brisee & creme fraiche mousse (made on-site)
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with dark chocolate ganache, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Chocolate & pistachio praline tart, cultured butter shortbread, ganache, warm toasted italian meringue & salted pistachio caramel
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar" dark chocolate mousse & gianduja with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel
Caramelized meyer lemon tart with shortbread crust & toasted italian meringue,
Candy cap & chocolate mousse au creme brulee with cultured butter breton sables & sea salt
Chocolate souffle, with orange creme anglaise & fresh brown butter madeleines
Caprese classica – heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil (vegetarian)
Melanzane alla parmigiana (vegetarian)
Antipasto misto – prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, marinated vegetables
Mediterranean veggie fritters (vegetarian)
Butternut squash gnocchi – rosemary tomato sauce (vegetarian)
Piccata di pollo al limone – chicken, capers, lemon
Branzino al forno – whole roasted sea bass, lemon-herb sauce
Spaghetti al crudo – cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil (vegetarian)
Tiramisu classico
Olive oil cake
Panna cotta with berry compote
Cannoli
Caviar & seafood experience
Indulgent starter – foie gras, wagyu, truffle arancini
Garden of love – burrata heart, heirloom tomato (vegetarian)
Composed cold plate – scallop crudo, salmon tataki, hamachi
Duck egg tajarin with truffle
Lobster moussaka
Executive garden – watermelon, burrata, balsamic (vegetarian)
Premium nigiri – otoro, uni, wagyu
Land & sea tower – wagyu, lobster, truffle mac
Lobster & polenta with caviar beurre monte
Solo no more – salt-baked fish, photo moment
Vegetable sultan – black truffle, gold leaf (vegetarian)
Valrhona chocolate entremet
Persian love cake
Tiramisu royale with gold leaf
Royal baklava selection
½ dozen oysters – mignonette, cocktail sauce
Coastal ceviche – seabass, avocado, plantain chip
Cajun crab cake with remoulade
Capesante – scallops, calamari, spinach
Grilled branzino with lemon-herb sauce
Pan-seared salmon with lemon garlic sauce
Shrimp & grits – cheddar, truffle butter
Lemon garlic butter scallops
Coconut mango panna cotta
Dark chocolate tart
Vanilla bean crème brûlée
Fruit skewers with mint
Ahi tuna crudo on fresh shiso, with nori chips, avocado, preserved lemon & an umami nage
Fresh handmade wild tri-cornered leeks & chicken dumplings with ginger & shoyu, with an umami dipping sauce
Bluefin tuna tartare, cucumber, avocado, fennel, with herb & avocado mousse, shoyu & extra virgin olive oil with dehydrated citrus chips
Dungeness crab beignets, with crab infused hollandaise, poached asparagus & preserved meyer lemon
Sous vide & charred pork belly, caramelized citrus, sesame soy glaze with aged banyuls vinegar & pickled mustard seed
Blistered sweet shishito peppers, with citrus sea salt & creamy dipping sauce
Spice crusted seared scallop, & tonka bean brown butter pear, celeriac puree & fried parsley pistou
Cordycep mushroom "pasta" with leeks, bloomsdale spinach, sweet corn, sous vide egg & shaved pecorino cheese
Market seafood sushi roll, served with pickled ginger, wasabi, & barrel aged soy sauce
Mixed seasonal tempura, served with shiso & ram salad with umami dipping sauce
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & sage blossom shrub
Korean japche, with crispy duck confit, sweet potato noodles, garlic chives & bok choy with a duck demi & hoisin sauce, a hoisin
Korean kimchi pancake & korean seafood pancake with traditional accoutrements
Sous-vide & torched fatty hamachi fillet, with blistered asparagus & spring onions with sesame & poppy seeded soy glaze & warm sushi rice
Liberty farms duck, tongue to tail, tongue & persimmon salad with roasted breast, liver mousse, confit of leg & a crispy pope's nose with roasted chanterelles, & cabbage with a ishiri shoyu gastrique
Grilled hamachi kama served with preserved lemon herb salad, with jasmine rice and a ishiri ponzu
Sous vide prime bryan flannery shortribs marinated and cooked sous vide then sliced and glazed with seasame, ginger & ishiri shoyu with charred heirloom broccolis
Seared bluefin tuna soba noodles, roasted cabbage & trumpet mushrooms with black mussels & curry cap mushroom & sesame nage
Liberty farms sous-vide “peking” duck daikon & carrot salad with salted fennel with roasted wild mushrooms, shallot & cabbages with a ishiri shoyu & hoisin gastrique & mandarin crepes
Tea smoked liberty farms duck breast sunchoke & celeriac soubise with ishiri & soy glazed bok choy & rapini
Bryan flannery cote du boeuf, with wild mushrooms & winter greens served with a ishiri & soy steak sauce
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar" with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse & italian amaro with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
"croquembouche", biegnets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel
Meyer lemon cheesecake, biscoff & muscovado sugar crust, with meyer lemon curd & toasted italian meringue
Chocolate & pistachio praline tart, cultured butter shortbread, ganache, warm toasted italian meringue & salted pistachio caramel
Candy cap mushroom pudding with chantilly creme & fresh cookies
Buckwheat crepes, with flathead cherry noyuax jubilee flambe & creme fraiche mousse
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 Manteca.
What does a private chef service include in Manteca?
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 Manteca?
The price of renting a chef in Manteca 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 163 USD to 327 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 163 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 178 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 112 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 327 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 Manteca?
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 73 chefs available in Manteca. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Manteca 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 Manteca?
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 Manteca each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Manteca, 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 Manteca.
Cost of a private chef in Manteca
The cost of hiring a private chef in Manteca 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 163 USD to 327 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 163 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 178 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 112 USD
For 2 people: 327 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 Manteca?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Manteca: 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 Manteca!

Experience culinary perfection in Manteca
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Experience the best gastronomy of Manteca
We just need you to give us a chance and turn your evening into something unforgettable. Once you share with us your culinary preferences and food restrictions, we will work to find the Chef that makes the best fit for you. No need to worry about anything, our chef will take care of the shopping, the preparation of your food, the service, and the cleaning. Try and live a Take a Chef experience.






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









