Private Chef in Mobile
Rent one of our 22 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Mobile
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Mobile in August 2019, more than 22 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Mobile and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Mobile County.
Starting in 2019, 9,782 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Mobile. To book your chef in Mobile, 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 1,107 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,773 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 9,782 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Mobile usually book menus around 176 USD per person, including 3.78 courses, sharing an average of 5.01 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 Mobile.












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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
22 Private Chefs in Mobile
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More than 9,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in Mobile have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Mobile received an average score of 4.74.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Mobile has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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1,107 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Mobile
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Boudin pot stickers with sweet chili sauce and garlic chili crisp
Smoked pork bao buns with creole mustard teriyaki
Glass noodle salad with pork belly burnt ends and fish sauce lime vinaigrette
Crawfish and conecuh fried rice with siracha mayo
Braised shortrib and grits with a teriyaki glaze and pickled radish
Cornmeal crusted gulf fish with vietnamese maque shoux and herbs
Coconut curry green beans with crispy garlic
Braised kimchi collard greens with crispy shallot and scallion
Mango coconut panna cotta
Roasted butterfly shrimp with herb brown butter drizzle
Seafood gumbo
Classic new orleans bbq shrimp with warm french bread
Crawfish bread
Creole butter mini kolaches
Crawfish deviled eggs
Mini muffalettas
Boudain balls with creolayse
Mini crawfish and shrimp pies
Crab ravigote petite salad with shaved beets and olive dust
Crab and crawfish corn bisque
Shrimp and grits
Shrimp and okra with rice
Pastalya ( chicken, sausage, peppers in a spicy tomato cream sauce)
Bbq salmon with cauliflower mash and corn maque choux
Crawfish etoufee
Braised pork chops with red beans and rice, sauted mixed greens
Filet oscar served with garlic smashed red potatoes and roasted asparagus
Bananas foster
Mini crab cakes with smoked jalapeno aioli
Beef tartar crostini with garlic aioli, capers, shallot, lemon and horseradish
Chargrilled oysters with garlic and thyme butter
Collard green and crab dip with toast points
Bacon wrapped gulf shrimp with sweet chili sauce
Korean bbq pork belly skewers with scallion and crushed peanut
Creole mustard teriyaki chicken skewers
Charred tomato bruschetta with whipped ricotta, pickled shallot and oregano
Classic wedge salad with black pepper buttermilk dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon lardons, blue cheese
Classic caesar salad
Lil gem salad with house italian dressing
Creamy tomato basil soup with cheesy toast points
Classic french onion soup
Seared tenderloin with sauce au poivre, pomme puree, charred broccolini
Braised short ribs with parmesan cheddar grits, braised collards and pickled shallots
Braised chicken rague with fresh pappardelle pasta
Roasted chicken breast over mushroom dirty rice and topped with a creole beurre blanc
Pan seared gulf fish fillet with sauce meuniere, butternut squash purée, and a sautéed couscous succotash
Fried gulf fish with a thai chili tamarind glaze, roasted garlic broccolini, and steamed scallion rice
Seared pork chop with a sausage and clam butter sauce, braised collard greens, dirty rice
Seared pork chop with a creole mustard cane syrup glaze, parmesan cheddar grits, braised collards
Classic cheese cake with berry compote
Bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream
Triple chocolate brownie with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Big ass salted chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream
Mini crab cakes with smoked jalapeno aioli
Beef tartar with garlic aioli, capers, shallot, lemon and horseradish
Chargrilled oysters with viet cajun butter
Collard green and crab dip with toast points
Jalapeno cornbread with cane syrup butter
Classic wedge salad with black pepper buttermilk dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon lardons, blue cheese
Classic caesar salad
Lil gem salad with house italian dressing
Local greens salad with citrus vinaigrette, goat cheese, and toasted almonds
Pea salad with prosciutto, fresh horseradish, and a mustard vinaigrette
8 oz tenderloin with pomme puree, charred broccolini, and chimichurri
16 oz ribeye with pomme puree, charred broccolini, and chimichurri
20 oz new york strip with pomme puree, charred broccolini, and chimichurri
Roasted gulf fish fillet and garlic herb butter with pomme puree, charred broccolini
Braised beef bourguignon with carrots and pearl onions over garlic mashed potatoes
Herb roasted snapper with spiced fried wild rice and a blistered tomato reduction
Roasted half chicken (deboned) over dirty rice and topped with a creole beurre blanc
Buffalo fried or grilled chicken with charred creole brussel sprouts
Classic cheese cake with berry compote
Bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream
Beef tartar crostini with garlic aioli, capers, shallot, lemon and horseradish
Pimento cheese crostini with assorted pickles and herbs
Charred tomato bruschetta with whipped ricotta, pickled shallot and oregano
Korean bbq pork belly skewers with scallion and crushed peanut
Creole mustard teriyaki chicken skewers
Miniature buttermilk biscuits with pepper jam, assorted pickles, and pimento cheese
Classic wedge salad with black pepper buttermilk dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon lardons, blue cheese
Classic caesar salad with parmesan and croutons
Lil gem salad with house italian dressing, sundried tomato, and herbs
Local greens salad with citrus vinaigrette, goat cheese, and toasted almonds
16 oz ribeye with pomme puree, charred broccolini, and chimichurri
20 oz new york strip with pomme puree, charred broccolini, and chimichurri
8 oz tenderloin with pomme puree, charred balsamic brussels, and chimichurri
Roasted chicken breast over mushroom dirty rice and topped with a creole beurre blanc
Braised short ribs with parmesan cheddar grits and braised collards
Sauteed shrimp and fresh chitarra pasta with tomato, corn, and conecuh sausage and herbs
Triple chocolate brownie with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Chocolate cheesecake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Chocolate tres leches
Pimento cheese crostini with assorted pickles and herbs
Spinach artichoke dip with toast points
Beef tartar crostini with garlic aioli, capers, shallot, lemon and horseradish
Charred tomato bruschetta with whipped ricotta, pickled shallot and oregano
Classic wedge salad with black pepper buttermilk dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon lardons, blue cheese
Classic caesar salad with parmesan and croutons
Lil gem salad with house italian dressing, sundried tomato, and herbs
Classic french onion soup
Creamy tomato basil soup with cheesy toast points
Seared ny strip with chimichurri, pomme puree, charred broccolini
Cornmeal crusted gulf fish with green tomato tartar sauce, southern cassolette
Braised chicken rague with fresh pappardelle pasta
Roasted chicken breast over mushroom dirty rice and topped with a creole beurre blanc
Seared pork chop with a creole mustard cane syrup glaze, parmesan cheddar grits, braised collards
Big ass salted chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream
Banana pudding
Bread pudding with bourbon sauce and vanilla ice cream
Classic cheese cake with berry compote
Mini crab cakes with smoked jalapeno aioli
Bacon wrapped gulf shrimp with sweet chili sauce
Chargrilled oysters with garlic and thyme butter
Collard green and crab dip with toast points
Jalapeno cornbread with cane syrup butter
Braised pork belly bao buns with gochujang and pickled vegetables
Classic wedge salad with black pepper buttermilk dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, bacon lardons, blue cheese
Classic caesar salad with parmesan and croutons
Lil gem salad with house italian dressing
Charred peach and burrata salad with arugula, candied pecans, pickled shallots, and reduced balsamic
Classic french onion soup
Creamy tomato basil soup with cheesy toast points
Caste iron tenderloin with chimmichurri, seared gulf shrimp, pomme puree, and charred broccolini
Braised short rib bourguignon with carrots and pearl onions over garlic mashed potatoes
Braised short ribs with parmesan grits, and pickled pearl onions with roasted asparagus
Braised chicken rague with fresh pappardelle pasta
Cornmeal fried gulf fish with green tomato tartar sauce, southern cassolette
Pan seared gulf fish fillet with sauce meuniere | charred broccolini | pomme puree
Seared pork chop with a sausage and clam butter sauce, braised collard greens, dirty rice
Clam and calamari pasta with white wine, calabrian chilis, seasoned breadcrumbs and lemon
Fresh chitarra pasta with tomato, corn, conecuh sausage, and topped with butter poached lobster
Classic cheese cake with berry compote
Bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream
Big ass salted chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream
Traditional bruschetta with tomato, mozzarella & basil
Classic caprese salad
Bruschetta with peppers and gorgonzola
Spaghetti with marinara (fresh pasta & sauce)
Classic carbonara with fresh pasta and crisp pancetta
Goat cheese ravioli with roasted red pepper romesco
Fettuccine marinara with handmade pasta & 12-hour sauce
Chicken cacciatore
Eggplant rollotini (stuffed with ricotta, parmesan & basil)
Classic baklava
Crème brûlée, vanilla bean
Panna cotta
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 Mobile.
What does a private chef service include in Mobile?
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 Mobile?
The price of renting a chef in Mobile 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 150 USD to 162 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 150 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 147 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 159 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 162 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 Mobile?
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 22 chefs available in Mobile. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Mobile 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 Mobile?
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 Mobile each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Mobile, 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 Mobile.
Cost of a private chef in Mobile
The cost of hiring a private chef in Mobile 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 150 USD to 162 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 150 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 147 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 159 USD
For 2 people: 162 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Mobile?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Mobile: 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 Mobile!

Would you like to have a culinary private service in Mobile?
Turn your house into a restaurant by requesting a private chef service, we will take care of everything. You choose what you would like to have and when do you want to have it. Our chefs in Mobile will review your request and organize a proposal to send to you according to your preferences. When the day comes the chef will buy the groceries needed, prepare and serve everything, and at the end of the service clean up the place so you can just relax and enjoy!

Mobile´s best option for a Private Chef service in your house
Our private chefs have been learning from the bests culinary schools and many have worked in Michelin star restaurants. We can offer the most suitable option for your special day. All you have to do is let us know the cuisine you would like to taste and we will find the perfect chef to prepare everything. You will be able to talk to them directly and discuss any details you need until you get what you are looking for.

Looking for something new in Mobile? We have the perfect idea!
Bring the best of a restaurant in your own house. Everything starts by requesting a service through our platform, all of our chefs there will receive the information and they will send you proposals customized to fit your preferences. Besides that, you just have to wait for the day of the service, the chef will buy the ingredients, prepare everything, and leave everything spotless so you do not have to worry about anything.






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









