Private Chef in Menifee
Rent one of our 171 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Menifee
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Menifee in September 2016, more than 171 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Menifee and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Riverside County.
Starting in 2016, 101,472 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Menifee. To book your chef in Menifee, 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 27,583 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 58,485 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, 101,472 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Menifee usually book menus around 175 USD per person, including 3.57 courses, sharing an average of 4.96 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 Menifee.












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!
171 Private Chefs in Menifee
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More than 101,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Menifee have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Menifee 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 Menifee has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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27,583 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Menifee
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Italian bruschetta with oven-caramelized cherry tomatoes, on a bed of mozzarella and finished with a slice of italian prosciutto
Bruschetta with roasted grapes on ricotta cheese, topped with a touch of honey
Caprese skewers of mozzarella, basil and cherry tomatoes, along a side of parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze
Pizzette margherita, made with puff pastry, tomato sauce and, mozzarella and basil
Burrata salad with campari tomato, arugula, balsamic vinegar and a touch of pesto genovese
Charcuterie and cheeses board with prosciutto, salami, capocollo, parmigiano reggiano, manchego and more…
Fresh tagliatelle with bolognese of beef, tomato sauce, and finely chopped onions, carrots and parsley
Fresh linguine with pesto genovese with basil, parmesan, almonds (removable), garlic and evoo
Penne all’arrabbiata with tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh tomato, garlic, onion, italian peperoncino (chile), parsley and evoo
Penne alla vodka, with tomato sauce, fresh tomato, basil, heavy cream and parmesan cheese
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni with parmesan and bechamel sauce
Lasagna with bolognese sauce, bechamel and parmesan, in beautiful layers of fresh pasta dough
Beef filet mignon topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce
Salmon filet with spanish sweet paprika
Eggplant napolitana covered in breadcrumbs, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in orange juice
Ribeye steak topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce
Italian tiramisú with mascarpone, eggs and sugar cream, layered with coffee dipped lady fingers and topped with grated dark chocolate
Classic italian panna cotta with whipped cream and macerated berries
Chocolate crepe, filled with delicious italian nutella and whipped cream
Classic chocolate mousse
Chocolate and walnut brownie with vanilla ice cream and a touch of dulce de leche
Black bean chipotle lobster tostada
Ahi poke wontons
Baja ceviche shooters
Guacamole tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips
Fried risotto ball with marinara
Hickory smoked crudo
Cheese and charcuterie board
Chicken and waffles with candied bacon bits
100 anniversary tijuana cesar salad
Asian papaya salad
California caprese
Spring mix salad
Aztec tortilla soup
California gazpacho
Chicken tom kha soup
Pork chashu ramen
Caprese salad
Braised short rib and grits with red wine reduction
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine reduction
Macadamia, orange and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Teriyaki mahi mahi with king trumpet mushrooms, green onions and grilled squash
Swordfish picatta with grilled asparagus and lemon beurre blanc sauce
Blackened salmon with greek lemon rice and homemade tzatziki
Garlic shrimp skewers with honey rosemary vegetables
Harissa marinated pan seared chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad
Trout almondine with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc
Fish on lentils with honey cream and herb medley
California carbonara
Special of the week ( message me for details! )
Apple cobbler
Assorted homemade cookies
Bread pudding
Carrot walnut cake
Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich
Coconut kahlua flan
Panacotta with brownie crumble
Creme brulee
Tiramisu
Beef carpaccio ( sliced in house)
Blueberry, raspberry and mango sorbet champagne palette cleanse
Ajo blanco
Chilean sea bass , herb mash , parsnip purée, mushroom jus
Chocolates mirro glaze cake
Fresh chips and guacamole classic style with house salsas from scratch
Avocado and citrus salad with arugula, red onion and japanese mint
Cilantro rice - classic green cilantro rice with cumin and onion
Corn tortillas hecho a mano (by hand from scratch)
Striped sea bass la paz - with garlic, oregano, myer lemon, jalapeños and olive oil
Shrimp skewers - with herbs, chiles and roja dipping sauce
Grilled baja oysters - estilo baja sur with grilled lemon and herbs
Chicken tinga - shredded chicken in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce. an ensenada classic
Assorted mexican pastries with tajin candied pecans and sweet cream
Fresh baked bread with extra virgin olive oil cruets served tableside
Fig and goat cheese gallets with rosemary
Croquettes with local linquica and cheese. smoky harissa dipping sauce
Day boat halibites - lightly breaded local halibut with lemon dill aioli
Paella with local seafood favorites - herbs, rice, saffron and caldo
Grilled baja oysters - estilo baja sur with grilled lemon and herbs
Chicken skewers with smoky harrissa (a morocaan condiment) and sage pesto,
Assorted house pastries with local honey and toasted nuts
Caprese salad with mozzarella di bufala, tomatoes, and basil (vegetarian)
Dungeness crab & avocado tartlet
Smoked brisket tartlet
Tabbouleh (vegetarian)
Harvest salad with apples, walnuts, cranberries, and feta (vegetarian)
Pescadillas – fried corn empanadas filled with seasoned fish
Grilled mushroom skewers with lemon and herb marinade (vegetarian)
Shrimp baja style taco
New york steak, creamy polenta, broccolini, balsamic glaze
Grilled chicken with mediterranean salsa
Cilantro lime skirt steak tacos, morita salsa
Vegetarian paella with mushrooms, chickpeas, squash, asparagus (vegetarian)
Olive oil & almond cake with strawberry rosé compote
Tres leches cake
Coconut mango pudding (vegetarian)
Red velvet cake
- 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
- salty crepe with salmon: popular french dish. homemade tortillas, filled with fresh vegetables, salmon or avocado and cheeses
- spring brochette, caprese style: tomato, mozzarella and basil, a classic! crowned with parmesan covered with balsamic cream
- marinara mussels: tasty recipe for mussels sautéed in italian vegetable pesto
- 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
- garlic prawns: tasty shrimp in fine garlic sauce, vegetables and fine herbs
-.gnocco fritto: fried bread, typical of emilia, served hot and together with cheeses and cold cuts. possible version with provolone cheese
-.stuffed bell pepper: slow-temperature roasted bell pepper, filled with ricotta, veggies and ground beef filling. vegetarian option available!
-.mexican volcano: delicious open taco with tortilla, vegetables, shrimp or avocado
- tagliatelle al ragù: homemade pasta, with a delicious italian bolognese sauce
- potato gnocchi with asparagus: delicious gnocchetti topped with delicious asparagus cream sauce, vegetables and selected herbs
- spaghetti alla carbonara: classic roman pasta with egg yolk, parmesan and bacon, a perfect mix! that will blow your mind
- linguine al pesto: homemade pasta, garnished with a tasty ligurian pesto with fresh basil, parmesan and olives
- pasta alla vodka: a little parmesan, tomato, heavy cream, onion, garlic, basil and vodka. yes, vodka!
- riso ai funghi: scented rice with mushrooms and typical italian vegetables
- filet mignon with patate al cartoccio: mythical beef steak with intense flavor, crispy crust, juicy interior finished with roasted vegetables
- t-bone steak with patate: classic t-bone steak, prepared at your will. juicy, delicious and full flavor topped with baked potatoes
- tilapia with noisette potatoes: classic white fish, topped with a delicious green sauce and particular french noisette potatoes
- 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
- prawns skewer with boiled vegetables (potato, carrot, bell pepper, onion, presley, sage, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper) gf,df
- 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
- nutella crepe: delicious french crepe, the original recipe. nutella will take you to italy
- 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
Warm goats cheese on brioche topped with fresh figs
Scottish smoked salmon, chilled cucumber and sour cream on french toast
Baked oyster with baby spinach and cream cheese glaze
Tomato bruschetta with parmesan shards
Pulled pork on crisp tortillas with red slaw and green salsa
-pear and prosciutto crostini with cream cheese and honey
-spicy italian meatballs with mozzarella and fresh basil
-mini arancini with spicy tomato and red pepper sauce
Chilled leek and potato soup with thai chili crab
Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad
Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna
Fresh wild mushroom fettuccini with white wine and basil sauce,
Asparagus and artichoke risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
Blackened grilled tuna with a warm sicilian style salad, served with hot crusty olive bread
Ceviche of salmon and fresh scallops with chili, lime, coriander and citrus fruit
Baby spinach and ricotta ravioli, tomato and white wine basil sauce
Capresse salad with pesto,grilled peaches and grilled bread
Sydney caesar salad (crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble)
-wild mushroom and black truffle risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
-bbq spanish octopus with moroccan cous cous salad, chorizo, crispy potatoes fresh lemon
-crispy shrimp with sweet and sour peppers dip and vietnamese salad
-chefs johns fish and chip taco with spring pea slaw and tartar dressing
-pan seared sea scallops, celeriac puree and bacon sesame seed crust and sweet pea jus
Duck two way. slow roasted pekin duck breast, citrus glaze and duck leg confit and baby greens and herb salad
Cioppino seafood stew and herb infused linguine with toasted ciabatta
Char grilled new york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato
Grilled lobster, garlic butter, fondant potatoes and caesar salad. (add $10)
Fillet of wagyu beef, sauce au poivre, gratin potatoes and french beans
Linguine piccole with grilled swordfish, wild baby fennel and a light anchovy sauce
Herb crusted halibut filet on fondant potatoes, tuscan tomato dressing and basil oil
Pan seared halibut fillet with paris mash cardamom baby pea sauce and glazed carrots
Roast rack of new zealand lamb herb crusted, grilled italian vegetables and paris mash
Seared fillet of salmon, paris mash, grilled asparagus and a moroccan tomato dressing
Prime filet of beef wellington glazed red wine shallot sauce, creamed potatoes and fresh greens
-crispy pork belly with asian green salad and wild garlic potatoes
-char grilled rib eye, wild mushrooms, green pepper cream and truffle fries
-crispy duck breast, red coconut curry, glazed pineapple with egg noodles and asian greens
-pan roasted pork tenderloin, grain mustard, smashed pee wee pots and honey glazed brussel sprouts
-seared wagyu beef filet with bubble and squeak, yorkshire pudding and horseradish
Lemon and lime tart with berry compote and heavy cream
Apple tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
Tirami- su
Italian almond tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream
Fresh vanilla bean crème brulee
Hot raspberry soufflé with raspberry sauce
Warm sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean 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 Menifee.
What does a private chef service include in Menifee?
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 Menifee?
The price of renting a chef in Menifee 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 Menifee?
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 171 chefs available in Menifee. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Menifee 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 Menifee?
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 Menifee each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Menifee, 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 Menifee.
Cost of a private chef in Menifee
The cost of hiring a private chef in Menifee 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Menifee!
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 Menifee?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Menifee: 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 Menifee!






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









