Private Chef in Montana
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Montana?
For 6 people in Montana, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,080 USD
180 USD per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests208USD / guest = 416 USD total
- 4 guests180USD / guest = 720 USD total
- 6 guests180USD / guest = 1,080 USD total
- 8 guests157USD / guest = 1,256 USD total
- 10 guests157USD / guest = 1,570 USD total
- 13+ guests157USD / guest = 2,041 USD total
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.
13 Private Chefs in Montana
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More than 6,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.67 Chef
The guests in Montana have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.67.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Montana received an average score of 4.76.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.95 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Montana has been scored with a 4.95 on average.
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381 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Montana
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








( counts as 2 options /for parties of 6 or more) antipasto grazing table ( i can send pictures, very beautiful and lush/ showstopper) with spreads, olives, cheese , caviar, smoked salmon and fresh fruit - tomato compote, almond romesco, fresh herb chimi
Beets and burrata with white balsamic, grapefruit , wild honey , orange , seasonal farmers market greens, pine nuts
Buffalo burrata with fresh basil , strawberries, basil and seasonal greens and truffle oil - creamy and bright
Heirloom tomato salad with strawberries with basil , parm, pumpkin seeds and citrus dressing with fennel, dill, basil and watercress - citrus forward and refreshing
Watermelon salad with macedonian feta , pumpkin seeds and citrus dressing with fennel, dill, basil and watercress - citrus forward and refreshing
Fresh berries & stone fruit with rosewater and goat cheese, pistachio and season greens
Farmers market butternut & arugula with pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, roasted heirloom beets and fresh farmers market finds – rosewater dressing/or herb dill
Caviar with grated frozen foie on oysters with red wine mignonette
Foie gras loin with cognac on mandolins with figs and balsamic onion reduction
Mexican grilled street corn (elotes) with feta, lime, cilantro and spices
Scallops with capers, preserved lemon, garlic, fennel and green apple puree and avocado mousse and duck prosciutto
Clams and chorizo with prosecco, tomato ,preserved lemon, garlic, chilli and shallots
Frittata with farmers market veggies and farm house cheeses
Corn on the cob/ fresh with grass-fed butter /or creamed with yellow and purple corn- creamed is the most ordered :)
Deviled eggs with caviar and duck proscuittio
Nori seaweed fresh prawn and scallop, pineapple yuzu, citrus pepper, served with wasabi powder
Crudo with salmon , citrus, sesame, green apple and shiso
Albacore tuna marinated served with seasonal reduction and plantain
Crab "pop tarts" with phyllo, gruyere, preserved lemon and shallots and tarragon and champagne sauce
Buffalo burratta with fresh basil , strawberries, basil and seasonal greens and truffle oil - creamy and bright
Raspberry , fennel and hazelnut salad with arugula, grana and micros
Lobster and prawn bisque made over 3 hours with lobster and delicious homemade stock (small)
Farmers market butternut and arugula with pumpkin seeds , goat cheese and roasted heirloom beets and fresh farmers market finds - rosewater dressing
Brined pork belly with black pepper fava puree
Grilled squid, olive, shaved fennel, citrus
Sashimi with ponzu, wasabi, pickled ginger, and secrets
Dark cherry, macedonian, feta, micro greens, rosewater dressing, pistachio
Eggplant rollatini , stuffed with fresh herbs
Burratta with spicy preserved peppers , strawberries, basil mint and tomato
Glazed carrots with almonds
Chicken with pimentos, arrbbiatta and grana
Grilled eggplant with oven dried tomatoes, mixed preserved peppers and monterey jack
Braised octopus with capers, lemon, shallots, garlic, herbs
Black truffle and spicy tomato gnocchi with micro arugula
Argentinian line caught prawns with preserved lemon and garlic ( these are extra large fresh prawns)
(vegan )braised mushroom , porcini homemade gnocchi with rich mushroom cognac sauce and pecorino
Ravioli with spinach, ricotta, egg yolk, and preserved lemon butter
8-hour braised beef short ribs malbec, fennel, rosemary, thyme, fresh oregano, served with lemon greek potatoes and seasonal sides
Dry aged filet mignon and lobster tail with garlic butter served with seasonal or morel mushrooms with fresh herbs and roasted potatoes and porcini dust
Basque beef short rib with olives and roasted orange and preserved peppers served with seasonal wild foraged mushrooms and lemon potatoes
Pork tenderloin dry rubbed stuffed with apricots and hazelnut butter, served with sweet potato puree and asparagus
Dry rubbed roasted brined pork belly with seasonal roasted root vegetables and lemon sauce
Eggplant terrine with seasonal reduction and micro greens served with farmers market finds and toasted pistachio
Vegetarian terrine with roasted veg, jack fruit and cashew butter
Sumac persian chicken with dried black lime and black butter - torched and cooked roasted and pan seared style with saffron butter - persian style with seasonal veg
Pan seared branzino whole fish-head on- stuffed with cedar, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, lemon, orange, lime and grapefruit, seared with prosecco and topped with caviar, served with seasonal vegetables (family style)
Seafood hotpot prosecco, seasonal shellfish, fresh fish, aromatics, stock, and butter, bouillabaisse style,(family style)
Seasonal filet, olive oil and herb marinated, of locally caught fish and fennel and preserved lemon with citrus roasted veg
Seasonal filet, olive oil and herb marinated, fennel and preserved lemon with citrus roasted veg
Dry rubbed roasted brined pork belly with maple miso with seasonal roasted root vegetables and lemon sauce
Dry ages pork chops with season veg and tuscan herbs
(gf)dark belgian chocolate mousse with freeze dried raspberries and gold..can do one without dairy
Creme brûlée/ dusted with matcha and gold
Creme brûlée with freeze-dry raspberry dust and gold
Fresh fruit cloud meringue , lemon curd. with fresh seasonal fruit (rosewater option)
Dark chocolate mousse with freeze dried raspberries
Milk chocolate mouse with orange, sea salt, lavender and rosemary caramel
Charcuterie (3 meats + 3 cheeses + fruit + nuts) – a premium selection of gourmet meats and cheeses 🧀🍖
Beef tartare – a refined, delicately seasoned raw beef dish with traditional accompaniments 🥩
Caprese bruschetta – a fresh, delicious blend of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on crusty bread 🍅
Seared scallop beurre blanc – a delicate scallop dish in a classic french butter sauce 🦪🍷
Roast butternut squash soup – a rich, roasted soup with seasonal flavors 🍂
Seasonal salad (basil vinaigrette, seasonal fruit, greens, dressing made in person) – a chef's touch on a fresh and vibrant salad 🥗
Seared rack of lamb (2) with mushroom risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a luxurious lamb dish full of deep, earthy flavors 🍖
Prime fillet with risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a melt-in-your-mouth steak paired with creamy risotto 🥩
Stealhead trout with risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a refined seafood option with perfect balance 🐟
Captain morgan apples with spiced rice pudding – a warm and comforting dessert with rich spices 🍏🍚
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream – a luscious and indulgent chocolate treat 🍫🍨
Crème brûlée – a silky french dessert with a caramelized sugar topping 🍮
Antipasti skewers with stuffed cherry peppers, olives, mozzarella, prosciutto, spinach and sun dried tomatoes
Crispy polenta rounds with sautéed greens and assorted mushrooms
Cannellini herb dip with garlic toasts
Crab stuffed mushrooms
Olive-fig-balsamic tapenade with sesame cheese straws
Pepperoni rolls in puff pastry
Rainbow panzanella salad with pink grapefruit, tangerine, pomegranate and citrus vinaigrette
Dill asparagus with romaine wedge, seared lemon vinaigrette and pumpkin seed brittle
Radicchio, endive, fennel and peach salad with honeyed pecans
Sicilian caponata & rigatoni pasta
Rosemary-butter prawns, farro-spinach cake, garlic charred baby broccoli, pumpkin seed pesto
Herb-marinaded steak on positano pasta with heirloom tomatoes and garlic broccolini
Roasted sea bass with caramelized fennel and roasted purple cauliflower on butternut squash purée
Dark chocolate mousse torte and amaretto cashew cream
Limoncello lemon tart with olive oil shortcrust
Espresso créme brulée
Zabaglione: italian custard with mixed berries
Chef's select seasonal charcuterie plates
Cosmopolitan crab cakes with smoked citrus caper remoulade
"velvet room" dry aged dark chocolate balsamic beef ribeye
Smoked bourbon brown butter
Cauliflower truffle gratin with roasted pork belly
Grilled romaine and poached pear salad w/ candied walnuts
Award winning bean to bar dark chocolate ganache mousse swirl
Fresh raspberries
Hand whisked heavy cream
Sweet potato and chorizo bites, yams, chorizo, lime crema, herbs, pickled onion, jalapeno balsamic
Acorn squash posole
Seasonal caprese salad, riced cauliflower, heirloom tomatoes, basil and balsamic chimichurri, arugula, fried parsnips
Chimichurri glazed filet, spiced sweet potato, smoked meyer lemon honey glaze, truffle cream, asparagus rissoto
Mini blood orange panna cotta cones with oven dried mango and crumbled bacon chocolate bark
Fresh eggplant parmesan fritters, aged parmesan, fire roasted tomato puree, micro arugula
Blueberry pesto crostini, whipped ricotta, micro greens, heirloom tomato, parmesan crisp, balsamic glaze
Burrata caprese, pesto, heirloom tomato, micro greens, house dressing, parmesan crostini
Chicken parmesan, fire-roasted marinara, shaved parmesan, fried basil pesto, organic pasta
Double chocolate molten cake, spiked berry vanilla bean creme fraiche, flaked smoked sea salt bourbon caramel
Bruschetta napoletana
Caprese with basil foam, sherry caviar
Hamachi crudo with cucumber and blood orange
Potato gnocchi, lamb with brown butter and sage
Salmon mousse with pickled vegetables and lemon oil
Carpaccio with balsamic pearls and grana padano , candied lemo, tarragon
Braised lamb shank, risotto milanese, chimichurri
Baked corvina with lemon orzo and gremolata
Steak florentine with potato au gratin, broccoli rabe
Lemon tiramisu with campari reduction and candied blood orange peel
Poached pear with shortbread and lemon mouse
Antipasti skewers with stuffed cherry peppers, olives, mozzarella, prosciutto, spinach and sun dried tomatoes
Crispy polenta rounds with sautéed greens and assorted mushrooms
Cannellini herb dip with garlic toasts and rainbow crudités
Crab-stuffed mushrooms
Radicchio, endive, fennel and peach salad with honeyed pecans
Rainbow panzanella salad with pink grapefruit, tangerine, pomegranate and citrus vinaigrette
Dill asparagus with romaine gem wedge, roasted lemon vinaigrette and savory pumpkin seed brittle
Herb-marinaded steak on positano pasta with heirloom tomatoes and garlic broccolini
Slow-roasted spice-rubbed salmon fillet, butternut squash purée, farro cake, caramelized fennel
Chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheeses, creamy polenta, mushroom reduction
Dark chocolate mousse torte and amaretto cashew cream
Limoncello lemon tart with olive oil shortcrust
Almond créme brulée with berries
A personal chef for any occasion in Montana
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Montana in August 2018, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Montana and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Johnson County.
Starting in 2018, 6,430 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Montana. To book your chef in Montana, 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 381 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,837 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.77 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 6,430 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Montana usually book menus around 194 USD per person, including 3.11 courses, sharing an average of 7.2 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 Montana.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Montana.
What does a private chef service include in Montana?
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 Montana?
The price of renting a chef in Montana 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 157 USD to 208 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 157 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 157 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 180 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 208 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 Montana?
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 13 chefs available in Montana. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Montana 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 Montana?
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.
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.








Key information about our chefs in Montana
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How many chef services are booked in Montana each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Montana, 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 Montana.
Cost of a private chef in Montana
The cost of hiring a private chef in Montana 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 157 USD to 208 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 157 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 157 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 180 USD
For 2 people: 208 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 Montana?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Montana: 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 Montana!






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









