Private Chef in Monmouth County
Rent one of our 474 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Monmouth County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Monmouth County in December 2016, more than 474 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Monmouth County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Monmouth County.
Starting in 2016, 86,756 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Monmouth County. To book your chef in Monmouth County, 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 41,133 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 47,718 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 86,756 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Monmouth County usually book menus around 181 USD per person, including 4.35 courses, sharing an average of 5.08 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 Monmouth County.












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!
474 Private Chefs in Monmouth County
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More than 86,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.54 Chef
The guests in Monmouth County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.54.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Monmouth County received an average score of 4.77.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.71 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Monmouth County has been scored with a 4.71 on average.
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41,133 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Monmouth County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Smoked shrimp canapé with dill crème fraîche & cucumber candied bacon dust
Mini chicken & avocado tacos herbs confetti
Salted cod fritters with tartar sauce salmon roe
Vegetarian crostini (mushrooms, black beans cashews dust )
Chicken lollipop with guava glazed
Mini chicken satay
Mini medaillons of beef over potatoes paves
Lobster bisque shots
Vegetarian bowl ( okra ,djon-djon,white rice 0
Smoked duck breast salad with fig jam & balsamic glaze
Chicken liver pate with cognac topped with arugula
Mini seafood fench patties
Mini key lime pie
Assorted mini cheesecakes
Tiramisu
Chocolate eclairs and coffee eclairs
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
Veggie spring rolls (vegetarian)
Korean beef wonton
Shrimp roll w/ firecracker sauce
Vegetarian eggrolls (vegetarian)
Szechuan chicken w/ rice noodles
Soy ginger salmon w/ pineapple fried rice
Lo-mein
Vegetable lo-mein (vegetarian)
Green tea sorbet (vegetarian)
Yuzu lemon tart
Dragon-berry sorbet (vegetarian)
Espresso mousse w/ white chocolate drizzle
Authentic chinese steamed shrimp and pork dumplings sesame ginger ponzu sauce (can do chicken and watercress or vegetarian)
Assorted hand rolled sushi platter including unagi, yellowtail, toro and crab, seaweed salad
Japanese style chicken or pork lettuce wraps - wok seared ground pork or chicken served warm with crispy wontons, toasted peanuts, scallions, blistered peppers, napa cabbage and iceberg lettuce wraps
Tuna tartar with avocado, scallions, jalapeno and ginger soy sesame glaze, on crispy wonton strips
Black sesame crusted black fin tuna loin, sliced and served rare with ponzu dipping sauce and crispy wonton tortillas with guacamole
Sesame crusted sea scallops, pan seared - seaweed salad - roasted enoki mushroom salad - ponzu sauce
1 dozen fresh oysters - pacific / atlantic and canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Assorted hand rolled mediterranean style sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Batter dipped calamari and rock shrimp with roasted peppers and a catalonian mayonnaise dipping sauce
Petite filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with herbed potato puree
Tempura shrimp and vegetables - jumbo prawns tempura style with stir-fried baby bok choy, carrot, broccoli and snow peas, steamed ginger rice
Roast asian pork shoulder - broccoli stir-fry with baby carrots, peppers, snap peas, and steamed ginger rice - sticky soy plum glaze
Tan tan ramen - ground pork, ginger beef, peanuts, bok choy and ramen noodles served with a flavorful hot pork broth (fried egg optional)
Chili and soy glazed organic salmon steak, grilled and served with roasted japanese eggplant, steamed ginger rice
Pork tonkatsu - thin pork cutlets, panko crusted, crispy pan fried - plum sauce - ramen noodles and stir-fried vegetables
Crispy whitefish tempura with asparagus and roasted peppers - stir fried rice with edamame - double xx soy ginger orange glaze
Surf and turf - grill tenderloin steak and baked cold water lobster - house special sauce, crispy potato cakes and steamed broccolini
Fresh sliced mangos served chilled with a raspberry sauce - lemon sorbet and almond cookies
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Key lime pie with whipped cream and fresh berries
Assorted house made cookies and apricot rugalach platter with fresh picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and mint
Fresh berry and fruit tartlets with pastry cream and fresh mint
Maryland lump crab cakes with salad greens
Classic shrimp cocktail
Caesar salad
Bistecca alla fiorentina: grilled 100% local grass-fed porterhouse steak
Blue cheese twice-baked potato: a flavorful potato dish with blue cheese
Creamed spinach
Crème brûlée with mixed berry compote
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
Calabaza soup,vegetarian beef or chicken topped with a pastry dome
(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
Caribbean oxtail rice and beans cabbage slaw
Moroccan spiced chickpea tagine with couscous and preserved lemons (gluten-free option available): description: this fragrant vegetarian tagine features tender chickpeas simmered in a rich tomato and vegetable broth infused with moroccan spices like cumi
Coconut curry vegetables with sesame and chickpea rice
Surf and turf steak mushrooms sauce and capers .colossal shrimp passion fruit with accompaniments
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
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 Monmouth County.
What does a private chef service include in Monmouth County?
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 Monmouth County?
The price of renting a chef in Monmouth County 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 97 USD to 140 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 97 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 90 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 110 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 140 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 Monmouth County?
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 474 chefs available in Monmouth County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County?
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 Monmouth County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Monmouth County, 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 Monmouth County.
Cost of a private chef in Monmouth County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Monmouth County 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 97 USD to 140 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 97 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 110 USD
For 2 people: 140 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 Monmouth County!
4 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 Monmouth County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Monmouth County: 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 Monmouth County!






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









