Private Chef in Mount Vernon
Rent one of our 1,118 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Mount Vernon
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Mount Vernon in March 2017, more than 1,118 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Mount Vernon and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Westchester County.
Starting in 2017, 100,079 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Mount Vernon. To book your chef in Mount Vernon, 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 47,137 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 62,767 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, 100,079 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Mount Vernon usually book menus around 184 USD per person, including 4.17 courses, sharing an average of 4.9 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 Mount Vernon.












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.
1,118 Private Chefs in Mount Vernon
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More than 100,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in Mount Vernon have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Mount Vernon received an average score of 4.78.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.73 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Mount Vernon has been scored with a 4.73 on average.
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47,137 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Mount Vernon
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Catch of the day ceviche avocado roll with passion fruit sauce, cassava chips
Shrimp aguachile with totopos
Cochinita pibil tacos(slow cooked pork with achiote marinade) pickled onions
Sweet plantain empanadas filled with cheese
Black rice , diabla shrimp or oyster mushrooms ( spicy), spicy cilantro sauce
Shrimp skewers with passion fruit sauce,yuca fries and cilantro mayo
Patacon(fried green plantain) with guacamole,ribeye steak with chipotle compound butter
Yuca croquettes filled with curry chicken and pejibaye sauce
Mole chicken, heart of palm rice and pickle onions
Catch of the day wrapped with hoja santa, roasted potatoes,pejibaye sauce
Lemon sole wrapped with avocado,cilantro beurre blanc sauce,roasted pumpkin
Pork belly,tamarind jus,cauliflower purée,glazed carrots
Ribeye steak,onion gravy,potato pillows,grill asparagus
Chocolate mousse,passion fruit coulis,cookie crumble
Piña colada panna cotta,coconut tuile,pineapple compote
Sweet plantain tart with vanilla ice cream
Dulce de leche flan with dark chocolate tuile
3 leches cake,baked meringue,cocoa powder
Aged balsamic bruschetta - heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, basil, feta cheese
Strawberry salad - greens, parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Goat cheese crostini - pear, roasted almonds, balsamic glazed
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Fritto misto -crispy vegetables & garlic aioli
Heirloom tomato and pomegranate salad
Bolognese - fettuccine, beef & pork ragu, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Risotto - guanciale, sundried tomato risotto, aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi - truffel cream, crispy sage & aged pecorino
Linguine - steamed mussels, chili oil, garlic, leeks, blistered tomatoes & white wine
Brioche almond bread pudding
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Classic cheesecake
Fresh pastries with fruit compote
Crab cake benedict
Farm garden salad with goddess dressing
Steak and eggs
Maple bacons
Brioche french toasts
Frisee aux lardons, chicory salad with a warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, and a soft-poached egg
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and corn fritters, remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp old bay or slap yo mama mild or hot
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Gulf shrimp with sweet corn coulis
Blue crab beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Mini mufuletta sliders, the quintessential new orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad piled onto a small bun
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
Creole sausage croquettes
-shrimp and grits
Okra mac and cheese with andouille sausage
Spicy crab spaghetti, jalapeno, lemon, butter
Shrimp po’boy, 5" sized, shredded lettuce, herb mayonnaise, pickles
Creole crab croquettes
Gumbo, sea food and chicken, or as you wish, dark roux, okra, sofrito, rice
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Jambalaia, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Pastalaya, pasta, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Lousiana dirty rice, anduille sausage, tomatoes, sofrito, blackend fish of the day
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp bisque with seafood & andouille sausage
Shrimp and crab gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Chicken and pork gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Assorted french pastires
Arroz de leche
Banana foster crepes
Portobello mushroom fill with goat cheese, parmesan truffle foam
Beef carpaccio with arugula salad and fresh parmesan cheese
Garlic butter clams with baguette toast
Focaccia bruschetta with fresh mozzarella,tomato and basil
Arancini filled with goat cheese and garlic aioli
Octopus marinated with kalamata olives, roasted yellow potatoes with parmesan,garlic aioli sauce
Salmon tartar cornet,cream cheese,parmesan foam
Eggplant parmigiana
Greek salad with jumbo shrimp
Chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce
Prawns risotto,coral tuile, watercress salad with lemon vinaigrette
Tenderloin with demi glace sauce,potato gratin,green pea puree, sauteed asparagus
Black spaghetti frutti di mare
Lamb chop's,demi glace sauce,green peas, butternut squash puree
Potato gnocchi, ossobuco sauce with bacon and almond crumble
Fresh ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach,salmon ,truffle butter sauce
Sparkling wine mousse, raspberry coulis,chocolate tuille
Tiramisú
Crême brûlée
Burnt cheese cake with pistachio and white chocolate ganache
Opera cake
Aceitunas, selection of marinated olives from spain
Tortilla española, traditional spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, spanish onions
Patatas bravas, crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
Croquetas cremosas, creamy croquettes, mushroom, chorizo or bacala
Blue cheese stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon and roasted until crispy
Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough
Pan con tomate ,grilled pan crystal bread with tomato salmorejo and olive oil
Pimientos de padron, blistered shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
Brócoli con ajo blanco, roasted broccoli, marcona almond , sumac, raisins, mint
Empanadillas gallegas, tuna, hard boiled eggs, chopped olives
Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour
Tortilla española with sardines escabeche, traditional spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, spanish onions
Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes
Garbanzo, apricots, chorizo, mint, pimenton
Pulpo a gallega, octopus cooked long and slow, confit potatoes, pimenton, olives
Stuffed piquillo peppers with rice, and braised oxtail or seafood
Ajo blanco, white gazpacho, made with almonds, bread, olive oil, garlic, grapes
Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough bread
Setas al ajillo, sautéed button mushrooms in a garlic and sherry wine sauce, side of charred sour dough
Fideus – a catalan-style dish like paella, but made with thin, toasted noodles instead of rice. rich, smoky, and deeply caramelized on the bottom, it’s built for bold flavors — seafood, veg, or meat — and meant to be shared
Lomo de cerdo andaluz grilled pork loin marinated with garlic and smoked paprika, topped with caramelized onions. served over roasted potatoes with a sherry herb sauce
Bacalao a la vizcaína – salt cod gently simmered with garlic potatoes, sweet onions, roasted red peppers, and briny olives. a bold, basque-inspired dish with deep coastal flavor
Steak com fritas, asturian style – grilled steak with cider-braised onions, crisp fries, and smoky paprika butter
Andaluz seafood stew – rustic tomato and pepper broth simmered with clams, mussels, shrimp, squid, fish, and spiced sausage — bold, coastal flavors from the south of spain
Rabo de toro andalusian-style oxtail stew, braised until tender in rioja wine with aromatics and saffron — rich, deep, and comforting
Paella mariscos seafood paella made with saffron rice, shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari
Paella de monte country-style paella with saffron rice, wild game meat rabbit, guinea hen, and rosemary
Paella ibérica saffron rice cooked with ibérico pork, spanish chorizo, and smoked paprika
Traditional paella original valencia-style paella with saffron rice, chicken, rabbit, green beans, and garrofón beans
Crema catalan
Arroz de leche
Basque cheesecake
Many other options available let’s chat!
Mozzarella caprese skewers with balsamic reduction
Tomato and olive bruschetta
Italian wedding soup
Spaghetti puttanesca
Beef bolognese with baby rigatoni
Chicken marbella with orzo
Classic tiramisu
Panna cotta with mixed sauce
“chicken parm fritter”: crispy croquette of chicken confit with parmigiano reggiano mornay, spicy tomato ragu
Heirloom tomato salad: sliced heirloom tomato, heirloom cherry tomato, mint and basil foam, merlot vinegar
“caesar” salad: wedge of romaine, caesar dressing, sicilian anchovy, lemon, spicy breadcrumb
Fluke crudo: sliced fluke, cauliflower, bottarga, salmorigilo
"bucatini and clams": shellfish tomato bisque, little neck clams, guanciale, mint, basil
Fusilli: braised lamb, tomato ragu, marsala wine, pecorino, basil
Spaghetti: bottarga, italian herbs, lemon, spicy breadcrumbs
Orecchiette: sweet corn and cherry tomato, guanciale, ricotta, spicy garlic and walnut “gremolata”
“bistecca alla fiorentina”, tuscan style ny strip steak, asparagus, roasted tomato purée, caramelized fennel and onion, marsala rosemary jus
Sous vide swordfish, farro and broad beans, charred broccolini, sauce verte, garlic scape pesto
Chicken: sous vide then pan roasted chicken breast, chicken thigh roulade with duxelles and herbs, tuscan kale, parsley veloute
Veal chop parmigiana: breaded bone in veal chop, tomato and mozzarella, side of pasta or broccoli rabe
Branzino: lemon caper butter sauce, orzo with sundried tomato, sautéed green beans
“ferrero rocher cake”: layered chocolate vanilla cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, hazelnuts, vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta: vanilla panna cotta, blackberry compote, mint
Olive oil cake: olive oil cake, whipped cream, lemon curd, mint
Lemon ricotta cake: lemon curd, blueberry compote, whipped 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 Mount Vernon.
What does a private chef service include in Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon?
The price of renting a chef in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
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 1,118 chefs available in Mount Vernon. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon.
Cost of a private chef in Mount Vernon
The cost of hiring a private chef in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon!
9 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 Mount Vernon?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Mount Vernon: 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 Mount Vernon!

Would you like to experience Mount Vernon's gastronomy from your own home?
Invite a private chef into your home and let him/her delight you with their delicious creations. At Take a Chef we offer you many chefs to choose from. All you have to do is let us know your food preferences and we will take care of the rest.

Fine dining experience in the comfort of your own home!
We work with the best chefs worldwide and we guarantee your experience will be flawless! Leave all small details to the chef. The grocery shopping, cooking, serving and the cleaning are things you won't have to worry about. You are in for an amazing night!

Try something new in Mount Vernon, book your private chef today!
Be it a birthday party, a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, at Take a Chef we have the perfect chef for you. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal with the company of your loved ones. Click above to begin!






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









