Private Chef in Minneapolis
Book one of our over 100 personal Chefs in Minneapolis. Personalize your menu and enjoy it on the best table in town: your own.





















Hire a private Chef in Minneapolis
We signed our first private Chef in Minneapolis on April of 2017, and over 100 have joined us since then to offer guests like you a unique dining experience in the comfort of their homes.
Personalize your menu and let one of our personal Chefs bring it to life while you relax and share time with your family and friends. Join 18,940 guests who have enjoyed a private Chef in Minneapolis, MN.
Try something that fits your budget and any dietary needs. With an in-home personal Chef in Minneapolis, you can turn any occasion, from holiday parties to birthday celebrations, into an unforgettable moment with your family and friends.












How it works
Submit your request
Describe your perfect menu: cuisine type, preferences, and any dietary restrictions.
Craft your menu
Create your perfect meal: type of cuisine, number of courses, and any dietary restrictions.
Meet our Chefs
Get menu proposals from private Chefs and personalize them to the last detail.
Book your experience
With the right Chef and menu, it's time to finish your booking and mark your calendar!
Live the experience
Send the invites and set your decorations, you're about to enjoy the private Chef experience.
Hire a Chef
Chat with our personal Chefs and craft your experience
139 personal chefs in Minneapolis
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Join 18,900 guests who have experienced our private Chef services
4.64 Chef
Guests like you have given our private Chefs in Minneapolis a 4.64 score.
4.85 Food quality
Private Chefs in Minneapolis have earned a 4.85 for their menus.
4.85 Presentation
Make sure to take photos of your dishes! The presentation of dishes by our personal Chefs has scored 4.85.
4.74 Cleanup
With an emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup by our private Chefs earned a 4.74.
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2,158 menus customized by our personal Chefs in Minneapolis
Rent a private Chef in Minneapolis, MN, and turn your home into a restaurant.








Croque madame with ham, mornay and rhubarb compote
Roasted beets salad with ash ripened cheese and raspberry-beet coulis
Warm panzanella salad with grapes and blue cheese (vegetarian)
Braised chicken coq au vin with cassoulet
Duck confit pithivier with bulgur and onion soubise
Braised veal and mushroom noodle tonkatsu
Roasted eggplant agnolotti in beef jus with dill oil
Wild rice risotto with herb pistou and snap peas (vegetarian)
Spiced duck à l’orange with preserved orange and swiss chard
Beef fillet with sweet potato, leeks and horseradish sauce
Braised cauliflower steak au poivre with amarillo accoutrement (vegetarian)
Lamb bourguignon with carrots and pearl onions
Mocha tiramisu with coffee ice cream
French macarons in assorted flavors
Chocolate soufflé with raspberry compote
Poached pear with sticky toffee pudding and ginger butterscotch
Roasted beets & tomato salad with cashew butter and gooseberry agrodulce (vegetarian)
Deviled eggs with pickled mustard seeds
Shoyu chicken kara-age with lemon aioli
Scallop ceviche with habanero agua chile
Bbq lamb ribs with pomegranate sauce and charred carrots
Pan seared maitake mushroom steak with polenta and rapini (vegetarian)
Black bass pibil in adobo sauce with pineapple salsa
Crispy skin salmon with golden beets and whipped quark
Æbleskiver donuts with cinnamon sugar and champurrado
Tiramisu
Warm apple crumble with vanilla ice cream
Mango sorbet with chamoy and pepita brittle
Ahi tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeno , pickled onions with mango thai chill vinaigrette
Cherry glazed pork belly, mushroom and farro ragu
Prosciutto wrapped scallops with warm melon and vanilla citrus sauce
Thai cabbage and citrus salad with peanut and cilantro vinaigrette
Wagyu beef, carrot, butternut squash purée, roasted asparagus with lemon parsley butter sauce
Apple chocolate mousse cake with espresso pots de creme with berry coulis
Salad elana with arugula, fennel, stone fruit, sesame seeds, pepitas, sumac and honey vinaigrette
Ensalada bomba with farmers market greens, avocado, plum dressing, aged gouda and roasted seeds
Farm salad with market lettuces, romano beans, english & snap peas, sesames, cucumbers, pickled strawberries, preserved lemon vinaigrette and fresh herbs
Ajo blanco with melon, cucumber, grapes, almond milk, fried shallots, and dill oil
Watermelon gazpacho with cantelope, cucumber, soffrito, compressed tomatooes and herbs
Garden pole and wax beans with pickled romano beans, hazelnuts, preserved lemon, and pecorino romano
Corn rib elotes with chili aioli, queso fresco, lime and sumac tajin
Southern style deviled eggs with pickled mustard seeds
Chiya chili sweet potatoes with fried shallots and herb salad
Beet & potato pierogi with feta, labne, dill and black vinegar
Arancini with pecorino romano, country ham, basil and sun dried tomato vinaigrette
Sweet corn hushpuppy with tennessee hot honey and cajun pimento aioli
Baked marinated feta with charred radicchio, cherries, cashew butter and herb salad
Baby fried green tomatoes with spicy-sweet relish, dill aioli and cilantro curtido
Crispy skin salmon with golden beets, zaa'tar chermoula, shaved fennel, dill & lemon
Roasted game hen with patatas bravas, green harissa chimichurri, garlic aioli and hibiscus onion jam
Bavette steak with charred tomatoes, wilted swiss chard, roquefort and soubise sauce
Chicken ballontine with pumpernickel crust, fine herbs, au jus, roasted mushrooms and sunchokes
Pork spare rib tlacoyo with refried beans, pico de gallo, pickled onions, cilantro and lime
Balsamic and rosemary-marinated lamb with grano padano cheese polenta and gremolata
Pan seared maitake mushroom steak with creamy polenta, roasted rapini, chimi churri and grilled lemon
Charred braised cauliflower with pomegranate bbq sauce, pepita dukkah, grilled carrots and radish salad
Green chickpea falafels with tahina, charred lemon and sumac marinated onions
Chocolate panna cotta with brown butter crumble, butterscotch caramel and coffee gelato
Warm banana sticky toffee pudding with miso caramel and vanilla ice cream
Peanut butter ice cream sundae with berry drizzle, peanut cookie crumble and brioche cake
Pretzel stracciatella affogato with dulce ice cream, pretzel brittle, chocolate-covered pretzels, espresso and whipped cream
Enchanted forrest with chocolate bavarois, raspberries, basil cake and chocolate branches
Salad elana with arugula, fennel, stone fruit, sesame seeds, pepitas, sumac and honey vinaigrette
Ensalada bomba with farmers market greens, avocado, plum dressing, aged gouda and roasted seeds
Farm salad with market lettuces, romano beans, english & snap peas, sesames, cucumbers, pickled strawberries, preserved lemon vinaigrette and fresh herbs
Watermelon gazpacho with cantelope, cucumber, soffrito, compressed tomatooes and herbs
Ajo blanco with melon, cucumber, grapes, almond milk, fried shallots, and dill oil
Garden pole and wax beans with pickled romano beans, hazelnuts, preserved lemon, and pecorino romano
Grilled butternut & delicata squash with date purée, sherry vinaigrette, almonds and fresh herbs
Beet tart, ash ripened cheese, raspberry-beet coulis, sorrel, and pickled allium
Arpège farm egg with warm egg custard, whipped crème fraîche, chive blossoms and coriander honey
Arancini with tomato risotto, pecorino romano, country ham, basil and sun dried tomato vinaigrette
Sweet corn hushpuppy with tennessee hot honey and cajun pimento aioli
Chili chiya sweet potatoes with salsa macha, ají amarillo, fried shallots and herb salad
Beet & potato pierogi with feta, labne, dill and black vinegar
Thai roasted carrots with coconut curry, peanut-coconut crunch, black lime dust and thai basil
Grilled branzino with arborio risotto, french shallot soubise, grilled leeks and herb oil
Grass fed steak with grilled broccolini, chimichurri and garlic roasted fingerling potatoes
Balsamic and rosemary-marinated lamb with grano padano cheese polenta and gremolata
Porchetta with fried fairytale eggplants, maroulosalata and tomato jam
Chicken ballontine with pumpernickel crust, fine herbs, au jus, roasted mushrooms and sunchokes
Enchanted forrest with chocolate bavarois, raspberries, basil cake and chocolate branches
Chocolate panna cotta with brown butter crumble, butterscotch caramel and coffee gelato
Basque cheesecake with lemon curd, graham cookie crumble and strawberry ice cream
Pretzel stracciatella affogato with dulce ice cream, pretzel brittle, chocolate-covered pretzels, espresso and whipped cream
Raspberry glazed petite cronuts with fresh berries and pistchio gelato
Charbroiled oysters with garlic & calabrian pepper butter, lemon and parsley breadcrumbs
Fresh west coast oysters with spicy tomato mingonette, horseradish, celery salt and lemon
Salad elana with arugula, fennel, stone fruit, sesame seeds, pepitas, sumac and honey vinaigrette
Ensalada bomba with farmers market greens, avocado, plum dressing, aged gouda and roasted seeds
Ajo blanco gazpacho with melon, cucumber, almond milk, fried shallots, and dill oil
Beet & potato pierogi with feta, sour labne, dill and black vinegar
Arancini with tomato risotto, pecorino romano, country ham, basil and sun dried tomato vinaigrette
Green chickpea falafels with tahina, charred lemon and sumac marinated onions
Baked cheese-queso oaxaca with matbucha and smashed potatoes
Grilled langoustines with chile crisp, gremolata, charred lemon, and foccacia breadcrumbs
Grass fed steak with grilled broccolini, chimichurri and garlic roasted fingerling potatoes
Veal piccata with jimmy nardello peppers, gold bar squash, and squash blossoms
Roasted game hen with patatas bravas, green harissa, garlic aioli and hibiscus onion jam
Whole roasted bronzino with grilled lemon & chimichurri over spanish rice pilaf
Balsamic and rosemary-marinated porchetta with grano padano cheese polenta and gremolata
Enchanted bog with chocolate bavarois, strawberries, basil cake and chocolate branches
Chocolate panna cotta with brown butter crumble, butterscotch caramel and coffee gelato
Basque cheesecake with rhubarb jam, graham cookie crumble and strawberry ice cream
Pretzel stracciatella affogato with dulce ice cream, pretzel brittle, chocolate-covered pretzels, espresso and whipped cream
Mascarpone, ricotta and pistachio cannoli with raspberry coulis and pistachio gelato
Ahi tuna tostada with avocado & mango salsa
Cheese poblano tamales with corn garnish
Pescado a la plancha - pan seared sea bass, salsa roja saffron rice and mango salsa
Birria braised beef, sweet corn salsa and jalapeno foam sauce
Cilantro lime flan with fresh fruit and chantily cream
Ahi tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeno , pickled onions with mango thai chill vinaigrette
Pan seared prosciutto wrapped scallop with fennel citrus sauce and warm melon and micro basil
Beet and strawberry salad with pickled onions , feta cheese and honey lime vinaigrette
Wagyu beef , carrot, butternut squash purée, roasted asparagus with lemon parsley butter sauce
Coffee stout chocolate pots de creme with carmel popcorn
Craft your menu
No restaurant will let you decide on its menu. With our Minneapolis personal Chefs, you can create a menu for you and your guests.








Frequently asked questions
Find below the frequently asked questions about our private Chefs in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What does a private Chef service include in Minneapolis?
When you hire a personal Chef in Minneapolis, your service includes menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking at your home, serving the meal courses, and cleanup. Tableware and glassware are not part of the service; tipping is up to each guest.
How much does a private Chef cost in Minneapolis?
The personal Chef in Minneapolis's cost can vary due to group size. For groups of 13 people or more, the average price per person is 129 USD, for groups of 7 to 12 people is 123 USD, for 3 to 6 people groups average rate is 145 USD per person, and for a 2 person experience, the price is 156 USD per guest. Remember that prices may also vary based on season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a private Chef in Minneapolis?
To rent a Chef in Minneapolis, choose a date, tell us how many guests are there, and share your food preferences and kitchen details. Within minutes, you'll get three personalized menus and access to Chef profiles, reviews, and dish pictures.
You can chat directly with the Chefs to tweak their sample menus and finalize your booking online. Once your payment is confirmed, we'll send you your Chef's contact info.
How can I find a private Chef in Minneapolis?
139 of the best personal Chefs in Minneapolis are waiting for your request. Simply submit your request with the date and number of event guests, dietary restrictions, preferences, and kitchen details.
Within minutes, you will get menu proposals from the top 3 Chefs available. Review their profile galleries and chat with them to customize their sample menus. If you're not happy with your options, you can keep getting quotes until you find the right Chef for you.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private Chef experience in Minneapolis?
No, there is no maximum for a private Chef experience in Minneapolis. However, they are typically designed as intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited space. While there's no strict limit, groups usually don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private Chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your experience, the personal Chef of your choice will buy fresh ingredients and cook the menu you designed in your home. Depending on the complexity of the menu or the compatibility of your kitchenware, your private Chef can prepare a mise en place before arriving for a seamless cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the personal Chef?
You totally should! At every table, there is always someone who loves food and wants to spend time with the Chef, learn some new tricks, and participate in preparing the meals. It's your house; take the chance to feel like a Chef for a night!
Are the ingredients for a private Chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are a priority for professional cooking. Every one of our personal Chefs in Minneapolis aims to bring the same food quality and service standards that restaurants have to your table. After customizing your menu, your Chef will purchase what they need to make it come to life on the scheduled date.
Are drinks included in a private Chef service?
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can agree with your Chef to add them as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
How much should I tip a private Chef in Minneapolis?
Tips are entirely your decision. If your private Chef provided you with an excellent service, why not recognize it? Based on 18,940 guests in Minneapolis, MN, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about private Chefs in Minneapolis
Learn more about the private Chef experience in Minneapolis.
Our Minneapolis personal Chefs have an average age of 44, that's a lot of experience!
52% of our available Chefs in Minneapolis are women.
Your first menu proposals are tipically received within 5 hours after your request.
Our first private Chef service in Minneapolis was on 2017-04-15
24.9% of our personal chef services in Minneapolis include kids.
One single guest has requested the same personal Chef in Minneapolis 9 times.
Private Chef service requests have increased by 34% in the last 12 months.
Our personal Chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
Over 56.3% of our guests book personal Chefs for hire in Minneapolis more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a Chef for 4 days in Minneapolis .
961 pictures from Minneapolis personal Chef experiences have been uploaded to site.
It takes 2 days from submitting your request to booking a personal Chef.
How many private Chef services are booked in Minneapolis each month?
Personal chef reservations vary depending on the location and season. In popular destinations like Minneapolis, the demand for private Chefs may differ monthly. The chart above shows more.
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 Minneapolis.
How much does a private Chef cost in Minneapolis?
The number of guests at your table modifies the cost of your private Chef experience in Minneapolis. On average:
- 13 or more people bookings go for 129 USD
- 7 to 12 people bookings go for 123 USD
- 3 to 6 people bookings go for 145 USD
- 2 people bookings go for 156 USD
In addition to group size, seasonality can influence the cost of your personal Chef service in Minneapolis. Check the chart above for details on prices month to month.
How many private Chefs are signed in Minneapolis each month?
Thanks to our long-standing presence in the Minneapolis private Chef scene, we have built an ever-growing network of fantastic Chefs who share our views on food and service.
We add up to 1 new personal chefs each month as our ambassadors. Our team reviews their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new Chefs to meet.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Minneapolis?
The top six types of cuisine in Minneapolis are:
Mediterranean
French
Italian
Mexican
Japanese
Latin American
The single most requested in all of Minneapolis are Chef's special cuisine menus. You can trust our Chefs to design a menu just for you!
If you don't see the cuisine you want, let your personal Chef customize your menu. Submit your request and find the right Minneapolis private Chef for you and your guests.

Open your kitchen to a private Chef
Get a restaurant-level service in the comfort of your own home. Take a Chef brings a unique experience to your table, without lines or parking.
Private Chef services are ideal for any holiday party or formal company parties. Turn your next celebration or family gathering into an interactive cooking experience. Need a vegan private Chef in Minneapolis or a Chef with healthy options? We've got you covered!
On the day of the service, your private Chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal at your table. Plus, our chefs will leave your kitchen spaces spotless.

The Twin Cities' best Chefs
With over 139 private Chefs in our Minnesota roster, we're confident you can find the right Chef for your next birthday celebration, company party, or special occasion.
You have the final say on your menu, so trust your Chef and tell them all about your dream meal.
Our chefs have at least ten years of experience working in top restaurants, hotels, and resorts. They have been trained in the best culinary schools, and just like us, they have a sizzling passion for food. Join over 18,940 guests who have enjoyed a private Chef experience in Minnesota. Book your Chef now!

The best table in the city is your own
Thanks to its location and heritage, Minneapolis offers a rich blend of local and international cuisines, like German and Scandinavian. However, remember that our local personal Chefs can customize your menu if you want more exotic options. More than just a private Chef agency, we're champions of connecting people through food intimately and comfortably.






Meet our personal Chefs in Minneapolis, MN
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in Minneapolis, Take a Chef can connect you with talented Chefs who can make your ideal menu come to life. Open your home to a private Chef and live the experience!









