Private chef in Nashville
A private chef in Nashville treats you to the best in local cuisine. Chat with one of our 138 chefs to create your menu and stay within your budget.
Hire a personal chef in Nashville
Have a taste of Nashville's southern food alongside innovative dishes from around the world. Our personal chefs bring the talent and service of the best restaurants in the Music City directly to your table.
Over 23,430 guests have indulged in the private chef experience in Nashville since 2017. Booking a personal chef is a piece of cake with Take A Chef! Whether it's birthdays, dinner parties, or quality time with friends, we promise you a unique dining experience.
Discover a personal chef in Nashville, TN, who caters to your preferences and budget. Let them craft a personalized experience for you and your guests so you can focus on what really matters: being around the ones you love.
How it works
Share your request
Tell us about your ideal meal, event date, and budget. No commitments required.
Chat with chefs
Connect with private chefs until you find your perfect fit. Share your preferences and food allergies, and receive multiple proposals.
Create your menu
Personalize everything from the number of courses to the ingredients in every dish.
Book your chef
Complete your booking, make your payment, and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Enjoy the experience!
Welcome your chef, and let them do the rest! Cherish great company while incredible meals are prepared in your kitchen.
138 Private chefs in Nashville
The ideal private chef in Nashville, TN, is just a few clicks away.
Over 23,400 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Nashville
4.51 Chef
Guests in Nashville have given their private chef experience a 4.51.
4.7 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Nashville have received a strong 4.7.
4.77 Presentation
Not only delicious, but our chefs' dishes also look amazing, earning a score of 4.77 in Nashville.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Nashville has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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More than 6,509 menus crafted by our private chefs in Nashville
Rent a chef for your home in Nashville, and ask for sample menus to get inspiration.
You decide everything.
Individual butter boards – roasted apples, toasted walnuts, currants, local honey, fresh bread
Butternut squash soup – crispy prosciutto, crème fraiche drizzle, fresh chives
Mom’s meatball – beef & pork, fra diavolo tomato sauce, lemon ricotta, fresh parsley
Roasted carrot dip – pomegranate seeds, pistachios, crumbled feta, artisan crackers
Harvest salad – mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, dates, sunflower seeds, balsamic dressing
Shaved brussels sprout salad – gorgonzola cheese, red onion, dried cherries, honey crisp apples, maple cider vinaigrette
Burrata with roasted yellow beets – blood oranges, pistachio pesto, fresh mint, crusty bread
Chopped salad – iceberg, chickpeas, salami, shaved parmesan, pine nuts, red wine vinaigrette
Parmesan polenta with beef & pork bolognese – roasted broccolini, fresh parsley
Crispy chicken cutlets – creamy pesto risotto with peas, parmesan cheese
Red wine braised short ribs – goat cheese potato puree, tender carrots, fresh chives
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi – parmesan cream sauce, white wine, pan seared mushrooms
Roasted salmon – herby breadcrumbs, cauliflower puree, watercress salad
Classic tiramisu – ladyfingers, espresso, dark rum, whipped mascarpone, cocoa dusting
Pumpkin crème brulee – burnt caramelized sugar, fresh raspberries, powdered sugar
Rum raisin rice pudding – creamy basmati rice, dark rum, whipped cream, pecan crunch
Warm apple crisp – oat and brown sugar topping, cinnamon, fresh orange zest, vanilla ice cream
Blackberry and brie galette
Pimento cheese cracker | bacon jam | pickled jalapenos
Caramelized onion | sun-dried tomato | whipped goat cheese | toasted walnuts | crostini
Dip trio | french onion | garlic and lemon hummus | pimento cheese | pita chips | crudite
Mini fried hummus | cucumber tomato brushetta | dilly tzatziki sauce
Everything bagel caesar | cucumber | parm shavings
Strawberry and spinach | feta cheese | candied pecans | poppy seed peach viniagrette
Southern panzanella | prosciutto | chunky tomatoes and cucumbers | herbs | cornbread croutons | mozzarella | honey balsamic dressing
Smashed potato arugula | fresh mozzarella | toasted almonds | maple dijon vinaigrette
Braised spring lamb | pea and herb purée | pickled red onion
Chicken picatta | herbed parm pasta | green beans almondine
Grilled caprese chicken | pesto and herb risotto| roasted summer vegetables
Flaky white fish | coconut jasmine rice | mango and pineapple salsa | avocado creama | summer cucumbers
Cumin jalapeno marinated steak | cilantro chimmi churri | pickled red cabbage | summer succotash
Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin | 3 cheese cavatapi | green beans almondine
Mini strawberry shortcakes | macerated strawberries | orange zest whip
Flourless chocolate cake | cream cheese dessert cream | fresh seasonal berries
Key lime pie | cream cheese whip
Orange and almond cake | caramel gelato
Pumpkin and parsnip soup | chorizo and feta | pecan crumble
Caramelized onions and apple tart | fresh thyme
Spinach and artichoke hand pies
Pimento cheese arancini | spicy tomato sauce | pickled jalapeños
Whipped feta | cranberry jam | pistachios | crostinis
Roasted beet and shallot | feta cheese | toasted walnuts | honey balsamic
Smashed potato arugula | fresh mozzarella | toasted almonds | maple dijon vinaigrette
Everything bagel caesar | cucumber | parm shavings
Simple salad | poppy seed dressing
Fall southern panzanella | prosciutto | chunky tomatoes and cucumbers | butternut squash | herbs | cornbread croutons | mozzarella | honey balsamic dressing
Butternut squash "steaks" | brown butter sage sauce | cheese and spinach ravioli | walnut and cranberry crumble
Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin | 3 cheese cavatapi | green beans almondine
Apple roasted chicken breast | cheddar risotto | balsamic roasted brussel sprouts
Pecan crusted flaky white fish | sautéed kale and red onion | lemon caper sauce
Dr pepper slow braised beef short ribs | spicy root vegetable mash | au jus | lemon charred broccolini
Cornflake chicken | hot honey drizzle | twice baked potato mash | lemon roasted broccolini
Marinated and grilled steak sirloin | cowboy butter | 3 cheese cavatapi mac | roasted balsamic brussels
Apple cobbler | vanilla bean icecream
Pumpkin pot de crème | sweet nuts
Maple bourbon banana pudding cake | icecream drizzle
Scallop ceviche with avocado, shallot, ginger, cilantro and toastadas
Tacos de cochinita pibil
Castacan (fried pork belly chalupa)
Papadzules (corn enchiladas with hb eggs and slather with pepita sauce)
Tres queso-chorizo enchiladas
Esquites (mexican corn street salad)
Chili lime salmon with grilled aleppo corn with cojita
Red and green (rojo y verde pescado) grilled/baked red snapper
Crispy aleppo shrimp tacos w/ pickled red onions, cojita, cilime crema
Chili con carne
Mariscos tomato sopa-curry with cilime rice
Grilled margarita chicken w/ refried beans and cilime rice
Mexican seafood paella
Mexican shrimp bisque with arroz con amarillos
Spaghetti w/ chipotle ground beef and chorizo sauce with cojita and chihuahua queso
Salpicón de jaiba (crab salpicon)
Langosta al estillo puerto nuevo (mexican naked lobster thermidor) w/ refired beans and broccoli with lemon and aleppo cojita-corn dressing
Churros with dulce de leche-cream cheese dip and chocolate dip and luster dust
Classic flan w/ berries and caramel and mint with luster dust
Mexican chocolate soufflé w/ lime-strawberry mousse with chocolate shavings and luster dust
Rumchata de tarta de queso (rumchata cheesecake) w/ dulce deleche sauce and luster dust
Lime-strawberry mousse w/ tequila-agave sauce and raspberries and starfruit
Mexican lime pie
Coquielles st jacques (french baked scallops) with white wine, mushrooms, cheese, panko and citron creme fraiche
Classic french lobster bisque gf (with lobster meat, creme fraiche, chives)
Moueles à la marinière (french white wine mussels w/ beurre blanc braise)
French smoked salmon maitre'd lox (cream cheese whipped) w/ dill, cappers, white wine, and shallots and side crostinis
Bouillabaise (french provençal seafood stew)
Bourdeux gratin salmon or halibut
Shrimp or salmon canapé on crostini and boursin-cream cheese maitre'd
Sole or salmon meunière side asparagus
Salmon poivre w/ asparagus or broccoli and foundant potatoes
Crab souffle with creme fraiche and lemon and crab meat topping
Hormand/lobster a l'americaine (tomato-heavy cream base)
Crumb whiting in ravigote sauce
(french salmon wellington) salmon et croute with dill-lemon butter, french green beans and cappers
Lobster/hormand therimdor w/ blanched asparagus and trinity aligot
Halibut meunière with meyer lemon, cappers, dill weed-citron butter side asparagus and lyonnaise potatoes
Twice baked lobster or halibut soufflé
Barramundi niçoise
Crab or grouper omelette with truffle-lemon foie gras butter
Scallops provençal with blanc truffle rice and asparagus
Dijon salmon and flounder fricasse with truffle blanc rice and assorted vegetables
Rasberry white chocolate mousse melba with peaches
White chocolate soufflé w/ lemon-vanilla meyer paste, and raspberries
Tarte au citron meringue (french meringue lemon pie)
Tarte au citron (lemon tart)
Meyer lemon souflees
Lemon meyer airy mousse with berries, whipped cream, luster dust, mint
Hybrid creme brulee cheesecake with blackberry and mint
10 oz ahi ahi tuna salad w/ ginger-lemongrass lime vinaigrette
Thai fried chicken with chilled sticky rice
Tom yum thai soup
Tom yum fried rice
Supreme thai ribs (gf and nf)
Coconut salmon and chicken with coconut glaze
Thai fishcakes with chickpea and cucumber relish
Lard na (drunken noodles) (nf, gf, shf) choice of protein, mixed vegetables
Thai basil salmon (nf, gf, shf) with sticky coconut jasmine rice
Thai lettuce wraps with beef and thai basil
Honey-garlic mae ploy duck breast with thai sticky coconut rice and broccoli
Spicy thai basil chicken (no nuts, gluten) with pad thai noodles and mae-ploy-orange sauce
Thai-curry coated lamb chops with mint chiffonade
Pad see ew (gf and nut-free) choice of protein
Khao soi (northern thai chicken curry stew) no nuts and gf with sticky coconut rice
Pad kra pao moo (holy thai basil stir-fry) choice of ground protein with vegetables (nut, gluten, and shellfish free)
Weeping tiger steak with sticky coconut rice
Dragon noodles with crispy tofu and thai fried eggs
Baked thai halibut with snap peas and thai coconut sticky jasmine rice
Tri fish yellow curry with sticky jasmine coconut rice and assorted mushrooms
Sticky mango and rice with spices and mint coulis
Thai banana-lychee coconut milk-custard
Coconut pudding cake gf
Thai fried banana (kluai khaek)
Thai creme caramel (thai flan)
Thai mango cake gf
Tom kha gha (coconut thai chicken soup w oyster mushrooms)
Gf thai spring rolls with mae ploy
Coconut lime thai-massaman curry chicken skewers
Umami chicken or beef satay (made with mushrooms-sunflower base no nuts)
Spicy salmon cakes (gf panko)
Thai seared king trumpet "skallops"
Coconut salmon strips (gf and nut free)
Green curry w/ sticky coconut jasmine rice- choice of protein
Red thai curry w/ sticky coconut jasmine rice- choice of protein
Yellow thai curry w/ sticky coconut jasmine rice- choice of protein
Massaman thai curry w/ sticky coconut jasmine rice- choice of protein
Panang thai curry w/ sticky coconut jasmine rice- choice of protein
Thai coconut-ginger curry w/ sticky jasmine coconut rice
Entree beef or lamb or salmon satay (sunflower butter and mushroom base)
Thai baked banana leaved curry fish with sticky coconut rice and mushrooms
Pad thai (no nuts!) sunflower-butter-mushroom base, choice of protein and chopped roasted chickpeas
Mushroom-chickpea chicken (cashew chicken substitute) with snap peas and rice
Thai pineapple fried rice, choice of protein
"krab" (king trumpet mushroom base) and salmon green curry fried rice
Key lime- thai basil custard with coconut shavings, mango, and mint and luster dust
Banana mango sticky rice with coconut spice cream sauce
Gf roti (thai banana allspice shortbread pancake) with caramel and luster dust
Mango sago
Blackberry hoisin meatballs | asian slaw
Chilled summer corn soup | red pepper couli
Dip trio | whipped feta with honey | greek goddess dip | roasted red pepper hummus | pita chips | crudités
Maple caramelized onion and apple crostini
Pesto burrata | tomato brushetta | garlic crostini
Pimento cheese biscuit mini | pickled jalapeños
Tomato pie | whipped cheese | basil gremolata
Whipped feta tart | roasted grapes | sweet nuts | honey drizzle
Smashed potato and arugula | slivered almonds | mozzarella cheese | maple dijon viniagrette
Summer strawberry and spinach | feta cheese | candied pecans | poppy seed peach viniagrette
Southern panzanella | chunky tomatoes and cucumbers | herbs | cornbread croutons | mozzarella | honey balsamic dressing
Roasted beet and shallot | feta cheese | toasted walnuts | honey balsamic
Everything bagel caesar | cucumber | shaved parmesan
Grilled watermelon | herbed cous cous | feta cheese | slivered red onions | honey balsamic dressing
Caprese stuffed portobello mushroom | creamy kale and manchengo grits | balsamic reduction | pine nut and basil gremolata
The best lentil and walnut bolognese | shaved parmesan | tagliatelle pasta | lemon roasted broccolini
Butternut squash "steaks" | brown butter sage sauce | cheese and spinach ravioli | walnut and cranberry crumble
Braised tofu and winter veg | creamy miso polenta | slow cooked veg au jus
Apple cobbler | vanilla bean icecream
Funfetti icecream cake mini | strawberry jam | cream cheese icing
Strawberry shortcakes | macerated strawberries | orange zest whip
Flourless chocolate cake | cream cheese dessert cream | fresh seasonal berries
Key lime pie | cream cheese whip
Vanilla bean pot de creme | lavender cookie
Tiramisu cups
Create your own menu
Your personal chef is the best person to assist you in crafting the ideal menu for your special event. Our chefs can help tailor it to your budget, dietary needs, and any preferences you have for your private dinner.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Nashville.
What's included in a private chef service in Nashville?
Your private chef experience in Nashville covers everything from menu design and grocery shopping to cooking in your kitchen, serving meals, and cleaning up afterward. Tableware and glassware are not provided, and tipping is at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Nashville, TN?
The chef cost varies based on group size. For groups of 13 or more, the average rate is 103 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, it's 93 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, 120 USD per person. Couples pay 135 USD per person on average. Prices may vary due to season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How to book a personal chef in Nashville, TN?
To book a private chef in Nashville, select your date and guest count and share food preferences, intolerances, and kitchen details. You'll receive three customized menus and chef profiles, along with their dish photos. Chat with the chefs for adjustments or questions. Choose your chef and menu, finalize booking online, and receive their contact details.
How can I find a personal chef in Nashville?
With 138 chefs available, simply fill out a form to receive menu proposals from the top 3 chefs available for your date. You'll just have to review their profiles and select your favorite. If none meets your expectations, we'll send you more chefs until you're happy with your choice.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service in Nashville?
No, there's no maximum number. However, keep in mind that personal chef services are usually for smaller gatherings with friends or family, often in the guests' homes. While there's no hard and fast rule, groups usually don't go beyond 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes, a private chef always prepares the full-course meal at the guest's house. Nevertheless, depending on the complexity of the menu or the equipment required, your chef may choose to do some preparation work in advance to ensure a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for you and your guests.
Can I cook along with the private chef?
Of course! Many clients enjoy participating in the cooking process and learning new culinary techniques from their private chefs. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, your chef will be more than happy to welcome you into the culinary experience and prepare you a moment "chef to chef" in Nashville.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Yes, one of the hallmarks of a private chef service is the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Your chef will take great care in selecting the freshest produce, meats, and seafood available to create delicious and memorable dishes for your event.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
While drinks are not included in the private chef service, your chef can certainly help you arrange beverage options to complement your meal. Talk with your private chef and fit the cost as an "extra" on the menu proposals they create for your occasion.
How much should I tip a private chef in Nashville?
Tipping is a personal decision and is entirely up to you. If you've received exceptional service from your private chef and would like to show your appreciation, we're happy to tell you that, based on 23,430 guests in Nashville, TN, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about private chefs in Nashville
Find out more about our personal chefs in Nashville and what they do.
Our private chefs in Nashville, TN, have an average age of 38, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
54% of our chefs in Nashville are women.
It takes only 6 hours from your request to getting the first menu.
We started our private chef service in Nashville in 2017-03-17.
19% of our personal chef services in Nashville include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Nashville 16 times.
27% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Nashville in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 3 languages.
More than 56.4% of our guests hire a private chef in Nashville more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days in Nashville.
We’ve uploaded over 1,324 pictures of our Nashville personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.
How many private chef services are booked in Nashville each month?
Private chef reservations may vary seasonally depending on the destination. To view monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Nashville, Tennessee, check this table:
Hiring a private chef in Nashville is a great idea any time of year, but prices can go up with demand. To ensure you get your chef for hire in Nashville, we suggest booking early. Rent a chef for your home in Nashville, TN, now!
How much does a personal chef cost in Nashville, TN?
The cost of hiring a personal chef in Nashville depends on the number of guests. Prices range from 103 USD to 135 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 103 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 93 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 120 USD. For 2 people: 135 USD.
Ready to book? Try a unique experience in your home with a chef from Nashville, TN.
Remember, prices can change with the seasons and different locations. The chart below shows typical monthly prices for our private chefs in Nashville.
How many personal chefs sign up in Nashville each month?
We've been working with private chefs in Nashville for many years, gaining the trust of many local chefs who continue to join us each month. Besides, as our guests highly recommend their experience, we're always growing.
To bring the best experience to your home in Nashville, TN, we add 1 new personal chefs each month. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles daily so you can always find new and exciting chefs.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Nashville?
Nashville's six main cuisines are:
- Mediterranean
- Italian
- French
- Japanese
-Mexican
- Latin American.
However, the most requested cuisine in Nashville is Surprise. Our chefs design exciting menus based on your preferences.
Our private chefs create personalized menus for each request, considering dietary restrictions and offering fusion options. Submit your request to explore the thrilling culinary possibilities crafted by our personal chefs.
Bring a private chef to your home in Nashville
Enjoy Southern comfort food, hot chicken, and innovative global flavors brought to you by talented chefs. Are you looking for a Nashville private chef for a bachelorette party, anniversary, or friends' gathering? Count on us!
Take a Chef provides a unique dining experience for any occasion, whether they're holiday parties, company parties, birthday celebrations, or family gatherings. Need a vegan chef or someone who specializes in healthy options? We’ve got you covered!
On the day of your event, your selected chef will shop for the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal at your Nashville home. Plus, they’ll leave your kitchen spotless!
Nashville's best private chefs in your kitchen
Every one of our private chefs has been trained in leading culinary schools and has years of experience in Nashville's finest restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Explore our more than 138 personal chefs available in Nashville; we are confident that we can connect you with the perfect chef for you.
Nashville, Tennessee, home to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, also boasts a dynamic culinary scene. From hot chicken to gourmet barbecue, our chefs bring the best of Nashville's flavors to your table.
Bring a Nashville private chef to your home and upgrade your celebrations. Do you need a private chef in Nashville for a bachelorette party? Or maybe your own wedding? You got it!
Your house, the city's best restaurant
Nashville boasts a proud mixture of local and international cuisines that is celebrated every year. But why wait to have a taste of Nashville? Create a unique and intimate dining experience with Take a Chef. More than just a private chef agency, we specialize in sharing our passion for food and giving our guests the freedom to connect with their loved ones.
Hear from our personal chefs in Nashville
Find what each of our private chefs brings to the table and what sets them apart. Enjoy a unique experience at home with a chef in Nashville! Let a private chef in Nashville, Tennessee, approach your event and ideal meal with their particular expertise and personalize every detail you want.
If you need a Nashville personal chef for a dinner party or a private chef for a night in Nashville, trust Take a Chef to provide you with the best options you could ask for.