Private Chef in Montgomery
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Montgomery
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Montgomery in April 2022, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Montgomery and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Montgomery County.
Starting in 2022, 9,789 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Montgomery. To book your chef in Montgomery, 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 2,775 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, 9,789 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Montgomery usually book menus around 176.3 USD per person, including 3.78 courses, sharing an average of 5.02 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 Montgomery.












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.
12 Private Chefs in Montgomery
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More than 9,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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1,107 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Montgomery
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Buttermilk biscuits
Croissants
Muffins
English muffins
Bagels
Sides: cheesy hashbrowns or hashbrown patty or garlic breakfast potatos or grits or cheese grits or sweet potato hash or french toast bake or garlic asparagus or cajun rice
Meats: crispy bacon or turkey bacon or sausage patty or link or beef sausage
Scrambled eggs
Golden fried chicken & waffles
New orleans shrimp & grits
Cajun salmon +$2 pp
Herb grilled lamb +3 pp
Garden salad or caesar salad
Three cheese baked macaroni or sweet potato casserole or cajun mashed potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes or white rice / yellow rice
Collard greens or garlic grilled asparagus or sautéed green beans or sweet country yams or steamed corn or stewed okra & tomatoes or steamed broccoli
Hawaiian rolls or garlic sticks / garlic bread or dinner rolls
Sweet chili glazed meatballs
Drumette wings
Salmon bites
Spinach & artichoke dip
Blackened shrimp skewers
Stuffed mushrooms
Buffalo chicken dip
Orzo pasta salad
Deviled eggs
Seafood pasta salad
Italian pasta salad
Caprese salad skewers
Seafood gumbo
Chicken & sausage gumbo
Smothered chicken
Smothered pork chops
Cajun salmon $2 pp
Sweet chili glazed salmon $2 pp
Bbq baked chicken
Lemon pepper baked chicken
Honey lemon chicken wings
Herb roasted chicken
Roasted turkey
Honey glazed ham
Glazed pork chops
Shrimp etouffée $2pp
Herb grilled lamb chops $3 pp
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
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
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 Montgomery.
What does a private chef service include in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery?
The price of renting a chef in Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
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 12 chefs available in Montgomery. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Montgomery
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How many chef services are booked in Montgomery each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.
Cost of a private chef in Montgomery
The cost of hiring a private chef in Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Montgomery: 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 Montgomery!






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









