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 7,068 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.
94 personal chefs in Minneapolis
Start chatting with the best Minneapolis private Chefs
Join 7,000 guests who have experienced our private Chef services
4.82 Chef
Guests like you have given our private Chefs in Minneapolis a 4.82 score.
4.95 Food quality
Private Chefs in Minneapolis have earned a 4.95 for their menus.
4.95 Presentation
Make sure to take photos of your dishes! The presentation of dishes by our personal Chefs has scored 4.95.
4.86 Cleanup
With an emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup by our private Chefs earned a 4.86.
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1,245 menus customized by our personal Chefs in Minneapolis
Rent a private Chef in Minneapolis, MN, and turn your home into a restaurant.
Wisconsin grazing table ~ a selection from local cheese makers, beef stick bites, local cherry preserves, pickled mushrooms, pickled asparagus & local bread
Crispy polenta bites with ricotta and truffle honey
Farmers crostini w/ fresh ricotta & peach-sage compote
Parsnips puree, fig jam and smoked duck crostini
Savory cheesecake with roasted tomatoes & caraway crackers
Arugula salad w/ shaved parmesan, cherries, roasted beets & sunflower seeds in champagne vinaigrette
Caprese salad w/ local mozzarella, basil & balsamic creme
Watermelon feta salad with pickled shallots & pistachios
Airline chicken breast with mushroom creme, roasted brussel sprouts & chil lime yams
Beef tenderloin w/ cherry port red wine reduction, truffle parmesan risotto cakes & grilled local asparagus
Chili lime salmon with roasted parsnip puree & baby green beans
Local tri tip steak with chimichuri, roasted fingerling potatoes & maples glazed baby carrots
Cardamom pear ricotta cake
Banana pudding
Lemon cheesecake with door county cherries
Elote' fritters, cilantro creme'
Chili relleno dip, tortilla
Birria bites
Duck confit enchiladas, cotija, pickled jalapeño, citrus creme'
Smoked chicken tostada, avacado, pico, crispy jalapeño
Scotch bonnet cilantro shrimp cocktail, citrus salsa
Clams in corn stock, three peppers, lardons, chili oil
Mijos carne asada, marinated flank, spanish rice cake, roasted pepper creme', grilled vegetables
Pork carnitas, pickled red onion, cilantro, tortilla
Pollo el mole, sautéed peppers and onion, pinto relish
Tequila lime shrimp, cilantro rice, avocado creme'
Churro-massu (a fusion of street vendor churros and tiramasu
Classic fried ice cream, spicy caramel, cinnamon whip cream
Prosciutto wrapped shrimp, orange gastrique
Lobster tostada, pickled peppers, jalapeño honey
Clams in corn stock, three peppers, lardons, chili oil
Scallops sliders, spiced pork, orange marmalade
Tuna poke, crispy rice, avacado, jalapeño, pickled red onion, cilantro
Mussles in saffron cream, grilled curstini
Red snapper with citrus fennel salad
Salted saki salmon, stir fried vegetables
Shrimp fra diavolo, spicy tomato sauce, buccatini pasta
Bohemian fisherman's stew, whitefish, shrimp, lobster, jasmine rice, coconut broth, brunoise' peppers, tarragon, spice
Butter poached whitefish, roasted fennel, orange, parsnip
Cardamon, pear and orange, tartlet
Tirramasu shooters
Mini donut bar, with assorted fixings
Tapinade trio
Bruschetta board
Italian sausage & gnocchi soup
Prosciutto wrapped shrimp, orange gastrique
Truffled goat cheese mortadella, pistachio crumb
Blistered tomatoes, basil pesto, grilled ciabatta cheese fondue
Sicilian meatballs, chevre', crustini
Nonas canalloni, lobster, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, tarragon, lobster bisque
Shrimp fra diavolo, spicy tomato sauce, buccatini pasta
Pork milanease, roasted rosemary potatoes, grilled artichoke
Wild mushroom poparadelle, garlic confit, thyme, cream, peccorino, truffle zest
Tirramasu shooters
Cannoli trio
Greek donuts, honey glaze, walnut dust
Crispy rice, firecracker shrimp, blood orange
Potstickers, fermented vegetables, honey soy reduction
Lobster tostada, pickled peppers, jalapeño honey
Pork belly ramen, miso broth, pickled vegetables, eggwhite omelet
Sweet and sour soup, crispy tofu, scallion ribbons
Spicy crab, cucumber slaw, sesame crisps
Tsukune (japanese meatballs) white rice, sweet chili green beans
Japanese braised short rib, bok choi, sesame cake
Salted saki salmon, stir fried vegetables
Miso butter cookies
Red bean pancakes
Beef tartar, truffle zest, crocotini
Tapinade canapés
French onion soup
Clams in corn stock, three peppers, lardons, chili oil
Mussels in saffron cream
Baked brie, drunken fruit, crustini
Scallops sliders, spiced pork, orange marmalade
Duck confit flat bread with chevre', lingonberry, balsamic, arugula
Red snapper with citrus fennel salad
Stuffed pork tenderloin with bacon and apple reisling sauce, potaotes anna
Strip steak, pomme frites, bearnaise butter
Beef tenderloin, port wine demi glace, truffled yukon gold potato
Butter poached whitefish, roasted fennel, orange, parsnip
Cardamon, pear and orange, tartlet
Puff pastry, roasted strawberries, marscapone
Earl grey spiced poached pear
All these menu ideas can be changed and made to fit your tastes. a selection of what i can bring and can be changed when we talk
Red pepper baba ghannouj, and a slice of homemade bread
Wisconsin goats cheese, caramelized pears, crostini, balsamic
Vietnamese mango rolls in rice paper, pickled veg and spiced peanut sauce
Pan-seared marinated beef salad with roast beets, balsamic strawberries, and grilled peach
Mushroom risotto with roast squash, pea and grilled hub-market sausage/or shrimp
Homemade sausage, spicy apple jam, baked squash
Juicy garden tomatoes, plump mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic, pickled red onion
Dairy-free yoghurt marinated apricot chicken skewers
Beet carpaccio, goats cheese mousse, caramelized papaya
Scallops with lemon, garlic, parsley, asparagus, creamy roast carrot
Marinated boneless pork chop, smoked paprika, and cheese orzo
Spiced stuffed pork fillet with apricots, kale, and dates with honey and roast garlic
Applewood smoked turkey breast with apple, cranberries, and spiced cornmeal pie
Seared salmon with kiwi aji verde sauce
Classic burgundy coq au vin with roast chicken breast and polenta cake
Poached chicken, wrapped in cured ham with spinach, olive, and herbs
Pollo al jerez - chicken with sherry and paprika (puerto rican)
Lemon and garlic chicken piccata
Old school swedish meatballs smothered in rich creamy gravy
6oz fillet steak, chimichurri, creamy garlic potatoes, roast asparagus
Afghan kidney bean curry (lubya)
Algerian harira (soup) with chickpeas and garden veggies
Baked peanut tofu tom yum with mushrooms, coconut, and zucchini noodles
Barley risotto with roast squash, pea, garlic, lemon
Burmese noodle salad (khauk swe thoke) with grilled mango
Eton mess – crushed meringue, seasonal berries, sweetened cream (my favourite and most popular)
Poached pear, grilled strawberries, and coconut cream
3-ingredient dark chocolate raspberry mousse
Almond crepes (very thin pancakes) stuffed with banana and berries, a baileys coconut cream and ice cream
Strawberry and white chocolate panna cotta or vanilla coffee panna cotta
4-ingredient whisky and chocolate brownie with coffee mousse
Cheesecakes – ginger spice/ key lime/ toffee apple/ caramel/ lemon/ orange/ pumpkin/ strawberry/ raspberry/ triple chocolate/ turtle
Mini lemon and lime tarts with raspberries and mango sorbet
Baharat spiced chocolate mousse with rum and coffee and biscuits
Crispy bake phyllo pastry with apple, ginger and lemon, strawberry and cinnamon
All these menus can be changed and made to fit your tastes as well as dietry requirements and vegetarian. these are just examples and we can discuss making a perfcet menu
Choose from 1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert
Citrus marinated chickpea salad with spiced cauliflower, roast sweet potato, kamut, spinach
Thai rice salad bowls
Asian cabbage salad
Raw vegan pad thai with zucchini + spicy peanut sauce
Lentil patties with creamy hummus and lemon tahini
Vegan bún chay (vietnamese noodle salad)
Asian rice noodle salad
Middle eastern sorghum salad, marinated chickpeas, with apple and orange vinaigrette
Blue berry, ginger, and veggie vietnamese rolls
Veggie sushi selection with ginger, raspberry and lemon
Baked peanut tofu tom yum with mushrooms, coconut, and zucchini noodles
Chickpea chana masala with fragrant rice
Creamy yellow splitpea with turmeric, coconut, ginger and spinach. herb rice
Khada masala murg curry with baked tofu, green peas, and rice
Vietnamese curry (or cà ri)
Coconut, apple & ginger dahl
Dal adas دال عدس (persian red lentil stew with spices)
Burmese noodle salad (khauk swe thoke) with grilled mango
3-ingredient dark chocolate peppermint mousse
Lime, coconut, and chili chocolate mouse with biscuits
Bitter sweet lemon and lime tart with local berries
Five spice anise poached red pears with coconut cream and grilled mango
Orange and ginger crème caramel
Asian flavoured panna cotta
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?
94 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 7,068 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 43, that's a lot of experience!
45% of our available Chefs in Minneapolis are women.
Your first menu proposals are tipically received within 4 hours after your request.
Our first private Chef service in Minneapolis was on 2017-04-15
19.7% of our personal chef services in Minneapolis include kids.
One single guest has requested the same personal Chef in Minneapolis 19 times.
Private Chef service requests have increased by 47% in the last 12 months.
Our personal Chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
Over 56.6% of our guests book personal Chefs for hire in Minneapolis more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a Chef for 7 days in Minneapolis .
564 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 Surprise 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 94 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 7,068 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!