Private Chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
Rent one of our 322 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square in December 2016, more than 322 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Mercerville-Hamilton Square and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in New Jersey.
Starting in 2016, 25,974 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square. To book your chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 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 7,498 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 9,024 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 25,974 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Mercerville-Hamilton Square usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 3.62 courses, sharing an average of 5.45 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square.












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!
322 Private Chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
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More than 25,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.63 Chef
The guests in Mercerville-Hamilton Square have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.63.
4.84 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square received an average score of 4.84.
4.81 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.81 average score.
4.86 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Mercerville-Hamilton Square has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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7,498 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Alici marinate" (marinated anchovies): marinated anchovies with garlic, herbs, and olive oil served on crostini
Insalata caprese" (caprese salad): sliced ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil
"bruschetta toscana" (tuscan bruschetta): grilled rustic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil
Asparagus tart and chickpea mousse ,basil oil ,moringa spicy dust served with grilled garlic bread
Mini prosciutto arancini romesco sauce fried sage
Penne alla vodka" (penne with vodka sauce): creamy and flavorful penne pasta in a vodka sauce with tomatoes, cream, and pancetta
Spaghetti aglio e olio" with shrimp(spaghetti with garlic and oil): simple yet elegant, spaghetti tossed with garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley topped with shrimp
Linguine con le vongole" (linguine with clams): fresh clams sautéed in garlic and white wine, tossed with linguine and a touch of parsley
Calabaza soup beef ,vegetables or chicken topped with a pastry dome
"pollo alla griglia" (grilled chicken): grilled chicken breasts seasoned with herbs and lemon, served with roasted vegetables like zucchini and peppers
Polpette di carne" (meatballs): homemade meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, served over a bed of rice bowl with red beans
Seafood lasagna in mussels cream with arugula salad
Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce
Surf and turf steak mushrooms sauce and capers .colossal shrimp passion fruit with accompaniments
Tiramisù" (tiramisu): layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee, layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder
Zeppole light and airy choux pastry, deep-fried to golden perfection and dusted generously with powdered sugar
Oysters with cucumber mignonette
Seared tuna with avocado crema and clementine
Tuna crudo with avocado crema and clementine
Spring salad with burrata, arugula, and yuzu balsamic dressing
Pan-seared scallops with spring vegetables
Mussels with brown butter white wine
Truffle & maitake risotto
Red snapper with pepperonata, capers, confit tomatoes, and sherry vinegar
Seared ribeye with pommes purees and market vegetables
Pistachio and rose crème brûlée
Chocolate ganache tart with buckwheat ice cream
Flourless chocolate cake with vanilla gelato
Grape tomato & basil – diced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil
Prosciutto & fig – thin slices of prosciutto with fig jam
Anchovy & butter – anchovy fillets with cultured butter and parsley
Fennel & orange salad
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Steamed mussels with white wine & garlic
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Crispy calamari & garlic-chili oil – lightly fried calamari rings drizzled with garlic chili oil and lemon zest
Pollo al limone – crispy chicken, white wine wine, garlic fingerling puree
Tagliatelle al ragù – rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with fresh egg pasta
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci – classic ravioli filled with creamy ricotta cheese and spinach, served in a simple, creamy butter sauce with crispy sage
Prawns risotto - arborio, sundried tomato , aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi al limone – potato gnocchi tossed in a creamy lemon sauce with a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs
Brioche almond bread pudding
Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Oysters with cucumber mignonette
Seared tuna with avocado crema and clementine
Wagyu gyoza with miso soy glaze
Roasted beet salad with spinach and pecorino dressing
Seared toro with avocado crema and clementine
Sake braised steamed mussels in coconut curry emulsion
Crispy branzino with tamarind sauce
Red snapper with pepperonata, capers, and confit tomatoes
Pan-seared diver scallops with spring vegetables
Pistachio and rose crème brûlée
Chocolate ganache tart with buckwheat ice cream
Matcha tiramisu with espresso ice cream
Oyster with cucumber mignonette and smoked paprika oil
Smoked duck breast salad with fig jam and candied pecans
Crispy pork belly with apple cider gastrique and pickled red onions
Roasted beet and goat cheese tart with balsamic glaze
Chilled corn chowder with smoked paprika oil and crab fritter
Heirloom tomato salad with burrata, basil oil, and balsamic pearls
Roasted boniato and apple soup with candied pepitas and sage brown butter
(vegetarian) wild mushroom and truffle risotto with parmesan crisp
Braised short ribs with creamy polenta and roasted root vegetables
Filet mignon with potato gratin and red wine reduction
Pan-seared halibut with saffron risotto and asparagus
Lemon and blueberry cheesecake with graham cracker crust
Deconstructed apple pie with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Tuna crudo cucumber, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Arugula, radicchio, fennel, lemon dressing
Butternut squash soup, brown butter, mushrooms
Buratta, cherry tomato, olives, za'atar, bread
Dips with bread: baba ganoush, spicy feta, beet hummus, artichokes - ricotta, labneh
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche, quail egg
Beet salad, goat cheese, pistachio, horseradish
Marbeled foie grass , fig jam , brown butter crumbs, sourdough
Home made cavatelli, house bacon, chili, red onion, an amatriciana sauce
Lamb kofta, sour cream, spicy roasted peppers and tomato sauce
Rigatoni, nduja' shrimp, scallops. basil sundried tomato pesto
Gnocchi , braised osso buco ragout, root veggies, labneh, sunchokes pickles
Shrimp, spicy ''chorizo''. onion , peppers and tomato stew
Poached egg, creamy polenta, brussels sprouts , bacon sauce
Risotto, mushrooms , squash parmesan, truffle butter
Octopus , green tahini, fennel, black olives , parsley and red onion salad
Grass fed ribeye, artichokes, goat cheese cream, roasted peppers chutney, olive salsa verde
Filet mignon , potato mille-feuille , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Chicken sous vide , mushrooms, spinach brown butter, hollandaise foam
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, romesco sauce, almonds
Branzino, fennel, sundried tomato, basil stew, kalamata tapenade, chips
Black seabass, scallop, squid, potato, smoked paprika fish fumet
Monkfish , beetroot , mustard, brussels sprouts, turnips
Fish of the day, chorizo, squid ink fideo, piquillo, seafood sauce
"jaffa" chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Flavors of tiramisu, mascarpone mousse, coffee sauce, cocoa crumbs gf
Lava cake, vanilla ice cream jam
Vanilla diplomat, strawberry, almonds, elderflower
Apple terrine, pecan pannacotta, brown butter crumbs
Sun-kissed tomatoes and herb bruschetta
Creamy cucumber and dill tzatziki with pita
Spiced chickea& feta dip
Rustic greek salad
Lentil &roasted vegetables salad
Beef and vegetable soup & dumplings
Spiced lamb meatballs in tomato sauce with potatoes
Lemon herb chicken skewers with couscous
Mediterranean vegetable & chickpea tagine:
Grilled shrimp with lemon & herbs/ yellow rice
Honey & walnut deconstructed baklava
Fresh fruit tart
Yogurt cake and fruits
Aged balsamic bruschetta - heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, basil, feta cheese
Strawberry salad - greens, parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Goat cheese crostini - pear, roasted almonds, balsamic glazed
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Fritto misto -crispy vegetables & garlic aioli
Heirloom tomato and pomegranate salad
Bolognese - fettuccine, beef & pork ragu, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Risotto - guanciale, sundried tomato risotto, aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi - truffel cream, crispy sage & aged pecorino
Linguine - steamed mussels, chili oil, garlic, leeks, blistered tomatoes & white wine
Brioche almond bread pudding
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Classic cheesecake
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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square.
What does a private chef service include in Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
The price of renting a chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 135 USD to 171 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 135 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 139 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 156 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 171 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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 322 chefs available in Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square.
Cost of a private chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
The cost of hiring a private chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 135 USD to 171 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 135 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 139 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 156 USD
For 2 people: 171 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square!
2 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Mercerville-Hamilton Square: 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square!






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









