Private chef in Nashville
A private chef in Nashville treats you to the best in local cuisine. Chat with one of our 189 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 33,918 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.
Ready to book?
Connect with private chefs and start planning the perfect meal.
189 Private chefs in Nashville
The ideal private chef in Nashville, TN, is just a few clicks away.












Over 33,900 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Nashville
4.5 Chef
Guests in Nashville have given their private chef experience a 4.5.
4.72 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Nashville have received a strong 4.72.
4.77 Presentation
Not only delicious, but our chefs' dishes also look amazing, earning a score of 4.77 in Nashville.
4.85 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Nashville has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
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More than 8,620 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.








Spanikopita (vegetarian)
Fig, pistachio & orange baked brie (vegetarian)
Mini shrimp cocktail
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese
Apple & brie tart (vegetarian)
Surinamese peanut soup with plantain dumplings
French onion soup
Tuscan white-bean soup (vegetarian)
Radicchio, fennel & citrus salad (vegetarian)
Steak fiorentina
Slow-roasted salmon with capers
Mushroom risotto (vegetarian)
Grilled flank steak with chimichurri, onions & peppers
Baked greek salmon with honey-lemon compote
Flourless chocolate mousse cake with pomegranate coulis
Crème brûlée
Gelato
Tres leches cake
Chips with guacamole and salsa (vegetarian)
Mexican taco cups
Fiesta skin bites
Charcuterie board
Tortilla salad (vegetarian)
Summer berry salad (vegetarian)
Red cabbage salad
Harvest spring salad (vegetarian)
Shrimp and sausage trios linguini with garlic wine sauce
Bean and corn taquitos, mexican rice (vegetarian)
Quesadillas (chicken, steak, pork), refried bean salad, spanish rice
Seabass with blackberry jalepeno glaze, quinoa, asparagus
Chocolate fudge brownie with kahlua sauce
Ny cheesecake with strawberry dressing
Tiramisu
Chocolate gelato
Lomi - lomi salmon with crispy wontons
Pūpū platter
Spam masubi
Crispy pork belly with kimchi
Local greens salad
Hawaiian potato pasta salad
Garlic fried rice
Hawaiian rolls with assorted butters
Purple sweet potatoes
Charred broccolini with furikake and lemon
Pineapple veg skewers
Teriyaki grilled king galbi short ribs
Huli huli chicken
Custom poke bowls
Kalua pork
Pineapple upside down cake
Chocolate haupia pie
Fresh fruit platter
Baked gouda grits (with choice of seafood or meat)
Ahi tuna salad
Falafel with hummus/tzatziki (vegetarian)
Charcuterie board
Chicken pesto with pasta/orzo
Gnocchi with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes (vegetarian)
Baked ziti
Causa rellena (salmon or egg)
Filet mignon (poivre, truffle, etc.)
Chicken cordon bleu
Miso maple glazed salmon
Risotto with mushrooms (vegetarian)
Red velvet cake
Key lime tart
Praline creme brulee
Tres leche cake (classic or with berries/dulce de leche)
Fresh mozzarella with tomato, basil & olive oil (vegetarian)
Fig, pistachio & orange baked brie (vegetarian)
Charcuterie board
Spanikopita (vegetarian)
Tuscan white-bean soup (vegetarian)
Spaghetti carbonara
Pasta alfredo (vegetarian)
Mini caprese skewers (vegetarian)
Beef braciole (italian roulade)
Lasagna alla bolognese
Grilled herb salmon with roasted cherry tomatoes
Eggplant caponata with pasta (vegetarian)
Chocolate lava cake
Lemon & olive-oil cake
Flourless chocolate cake with pomegranate coulis
Mocha semifreddo
Caprese salad (vegetarian)
Mediterranean bruschetta
Falafel with tzatziki sauce (vegetarian)
Baked mussels with garlic and white wine
Caesar salad
Tomato based eggplant salad (vegetarian)
Harvest salad
Zucchini mediterranean salad with sun dried balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Spaghetti bolognese, broccolini, garlic bread
Chicken piccata, brocollini or garlic sauteed spinach
Mussel linguini in garlic and white wine sauce
Chick pea and parsnip stew over rice with pita bread (vegetarian)
Chocolate gelato
Cannoli
Chocolate cake with strawberry topping
Ny cheesecake with strawberry topping and mint leaves
Avgolemono (greek lemon soup)
Mediterranean mussels
Falafel with hummus/tzatziki (vegetarian)
Caprese salad with burrata (vegetarian)
Chicken pesto with orzo
Eggplant parmesan (vegetarian)
Gnocchi with pesto and meat
Manicotti 4 quesos (vegetarian)
Lamb rack with couscous
Chicken marsala
Salmon et croute
Risotto parmesano (vegetarian)
Tiramisu with liqueur
Zucotto (creamy airy chocolate infused italian cake)
Baklava with ice cream
Classic vanilla creme brulee
Chesapeake oysters
Jumbo lump crab cake with garlic aoili sauce
Fiesta skin bites
Spinach and artichoke dip with naan bread (vegetarian)
6oz filet mignon, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus
Braised beef short ribs on top of kale and red skinned mashed potatoes
Rotisserie chicken, broccoli parmesan,
Chick pea and parsnip stew over rice with pita bread (vegetarian)
Chocolate fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream and kahlua chocolate sauce
Ny cheesecake with strawberry topping and mint leaves
Donuts
Chocolate cake with strawberry topping
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 189 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 33,918 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.
43% 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.
24.7% of our personal chef services in Nashville include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Nashville 14 times.
28% 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 56.6% 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 1,856 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 Chef's special. 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 189 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.









