Private Chef in Maricopa
Rent one of our 189 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Maricopa
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Maricopa in March 2017, more than 189 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Maricopa and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pinal County.
Starting in 2017, 67,041 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Maricopa. To book your chef in Maricopa, 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 22,726 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 30,789 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.78 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 67,041 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Maricopa usually book menus around 161 USD per person, including 4.2 courses, sharing an average of 5.48 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 Maricopa.












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!
189 Private Chefs in Maricopa
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More than 67,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.63 Chef
The guests in Maricopa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.63.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Maricopa received an average score of 4.8.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.85 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Maricopa has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
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22,726 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Maricopa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Honey butter cornbread
Fresh honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb butter croissants
Caesar cobb salad with cucumber, tomato, egg, red onion, parmesan, crouton
Italian caesar house salad
Berry spinach salad (dressing of choice)
Smoked macaroni balls with hot honey sauce
Creole philly cheesesteak egg rolls
Glazed salmon bites with sauce of choice (honey, honey lemon pepper, teriyaki, bbq)
Fried green tomatoes with chipotle remoulade sauce
Bbq pulled chicken bruschetta with creamy coleslaw and a drizzle of bbq sauce
Creole salmon served with seafood perlou & sautéed green beans
Baked turkey wings with garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage medley
Blackened catfish with cajun rice pilaf and sautéed green beans
Fried chicken breast paired with smoked cheese mac, sweet potato mash, southern collard greens
Bbq lamb chops with butternut squash mash, sauteed broccolini
Fresh strawberry banana pudding
Peach cobbler egg rolls
Spiced apple cobbler cake
Warm salted caramel brownie skillet & ice cream
Lump crab ceviche with tostadas
Empanadas (argentinian turnovers)
Tuna crudo tostadas topped with fried leek
Moules marinières (mussels with white wine)
Mexican stuffed pepper taco
Poblano chicken enchiladas (with style)
Duck carnitas with avocado
Char siu pork with fresh mint salad
Khao soi (thai noodle soup)
Beef wellington
Spicy shrimp à l'orange with coconut rice
Ny strip with compound butter and fresh tomato salad
Braised beef short rib with sweet mole and guava/sweet potato puree
Tiramisu
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Classic crème brûlée
Tres leches rum cake
Tomato basil bruschetta
Chipotle chicken tostadas with avocado mash, sour cream and cilantro
Classic hummus with cucumber, carrots, radishes, celery, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower
Mexican shrimps cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro. served with tortilla chips
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip with toasted baguette
Wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed field baby green salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Filet mignon topped with a red wine demi-glace with a side of scalloped potatoes and grilled asparagus
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken francese – chicken breast, egg battered and sautéed with white wine and a side of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
The ultimate surf and turf – prime central cut filet mignon and garlic butter jumbo shrimp with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
New york strip steak with garlic butter, steakhouse potatoes romanoff and roasted tri-color carrots
Grilled rib-eye steak with fondant potatoes and balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts
Stuffed filet mignon oscar with crabmeat filling & bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Crème brulé with macarons and fresh berries
Classic tiramisu
Cheesecake with caramel sauce
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Spinach & artichoke dip || roasted artichokes | four cheese mix | toasted baguette
Burrata & prosciutto || tomato-chipotle jam | arugula | ciabatta toast
Maple brined pork belly || white bean puree | shiitake mushrooms | shishito peppers | asiago
Beef carpaccio || beef tenderloin | truffle vinaigrette | arugula | charred asparagus | romano
Fried calamari || green onions | sweet peppers | sriracha aioli
Prawns & avocado || heirloom tomato | avocado | cucumber | green onion | lime vinaigrette
Royal mac & cheese || gruyere | lobster meat | orichiette
Lump crab cakes || corn cream | avocado mousse | chili oil | micro greens
Ahi tuna poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Lamb lollipops || shallot crust | sun dried tomato pesto | chive oil
Salmon tartare | lemon | capers | dill | baguette
Chopped iceberg || smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
Beet & goat cheese || crispy prosciutto | toasted almonds | arugula | white balsamic vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato & watercress || feta crumbles | cucumber | caramelized shallot vinaigrette
House salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Smoked double bone pork chop || tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed brocollini
Pork porterhouse || apple-ginger chutney | sweet potato puree | balsamic glazed broccolini
Stuffed chicken breast || herb marinade | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella | red pepper coulis | pesto roasted baby potatoes | butternut squash
Half roasted chicken || chimichurri| roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed green beans
Grilled half lobster || drawn butter | scalloped potatoes | sautéed squash
Risotto from the sea || scallops | shrimp | calamari | mussels | roasted red pepper stock | grilled carrots | peas
Seared sea bass || shiitake mushroom & tomato ragout | chive tossed capellini | kalamata olives
Outlaw’s ribeye || herb-beer marinade | espresso rub | whiskey demi | smoked gouda twice baked potato | mushroom trio
Grilled lamb chops || bearnaise | truffled mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts & baby tomatoes
Filet & lobster tail || red wine demi |drawn butter | gruyere risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
Seafood paella || saffron rice | green beans | bell peppers | peas | shrimp | octopus | scallops | clams | spanish chorizo
Chocolate mousse cake || dark rum | chocolate ganache
Cherry upside down bread pudding || chocolate chips | cinnamon
Skillet chocolate chip cookie || vanilla ice cream | salted caramel sauce
Espresso shot creme brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Chocolate temptation cake || chocolate cream | hazelnut cream
Capellini e capesante - anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al pomodoro bruciato - creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Mussels arrabbiata - mussels simmered in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, complemented by chorizo, fennel, and charred sourdough
Insalata di farro estiva - nutty farro salad with heirloom tomatoes, caramelized shallots, capers, and a light citrus dressing, finished with fresh basil
Caprese del bastione - a refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Siciliana lobster bisque - lobster bisque infused with sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Filet di manzo con purè di yukon - prime new york strip atop velvety yukon and goat cheese purée, drizzled with rich bordelaise sauce, and smoky charred kale
Pollo alla cacciatora - slow-braised chicken in a rich cacciatore sauce, served with a silky root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, and flakes of aged romano
Vongole al vino bianco - sweet clams in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce, paired with tender orzo and vibrant heirloom greens
Tiramisu panna cotta - a decadent twist on tiramisu, featuring velvety panna cotta, smooth vanilla mascarpone, and a rich salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli siciliani - crisp sicilian cannoli filled with blood orange-infused mascarpone, served with rich chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios
Torta caprese con nocciole candite - a decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
Mini tostadas carnitas | pumpkin cilantro crema | cotija cheese
Shrimp stuffed jalapenoes bacon | cream cheese
Butternut squash bisque chive oil | chicharones
Hatch green chile posole lime crema
Southwest casaer roasted corn | avocado | crispy tortilla strips
Tomato, avocado & cucumber red pepper vinaigrette
Prime rib au jus & green chile crema | roasted sweet potato w/ blue cheese & pistachios
Chipotle butter trout roasted corn & black bean salad
Fried cinnamon donuts
Mexican chocolate pot de creme
Broccoli-rabe & prosciutto dumplings, truffle broth
Dragon roll – eggplant & heart-of-palm tempura (vegetarian)
Huitlacoche arancini with black-bean crema (vegetarian)
Gulf shrimp cocktail with chimichurri
Blue-corn masa cakes with poblano-rajas crema (vegetarian)
Parmesan-nest spring salad (vegetarian)
Quattro formaggi arancini with pink tomato sauce (vegetarian)
Las vegas roll
Surf & turf – grilled octopus & lamb lollipops, forbidden-rice pilaf
Deconstructed mushroom bourguignon (vegetarian)
Green goddess risotto with pan-seared scallops
Hoisin bbq bao buns with jackfruit & tofu bacon (vegetarian)
Pistachio baklava cheesecake with blood-orange marmalade
Matcha swirl cake with hot fudge (vegetarian)
Chocolate molten lava cake with raspberry melba
Tropical dragonfruit parfait (vegetarian)
Korean bbq chicken egg rolls
Bang bang shrimp served on cole slaw & cilantro
Chicken lettuce wraps
Smoked turkey & collard greens dip
House cobb salad with dressing of choice
Fresh honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb cheddar biscuits
Pepper steak & gravy with rice pilaf and southern style cabbage
Creamy tuscan chicken with spiced golden rice & sautéed broccoli
Four-cheese shrimp creole pasta with shrimp, shiitake, spinach, tomatoes, fresh herbs
Honey glazed salmon with roasted brussel sprouts and four-cheese mac
Braised chicken with bacon & mushroom risotto, creamed spinach
Apple cobbler & vanilla ice cream
Peach cobbler cake
Warm salted caramel brownie & ice cream
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 Maricopa.
What does a private chef service include in Maricopa?
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 Maricopa?
The price of renting a chef in Maricopa 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 99 USD to 145 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 99 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 107 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 116 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 145 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 Maricopa?
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 189 chefs available in Maricopa. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Maricopa 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 Maricopa?
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 Maricopa each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Maricopa, 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 Maricopa.
Cost of a private chef in Maricopa
The cost of hiring a private chef in Maricopa 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 99 USD to 145 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 99 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 107 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 116 USD
For 2 people: 145 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 Maricopa!
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 Maricopa?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Maricopa: 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 Maricopa!

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









