Private Chef in New London County
Rent one of our 99 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in New London County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in New London County in October 2016, more than 99 Private Chefs have joined our platform in New London County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in New London County.
Starting in 2016, 18,583 guests have already enjoyed a chef in New London County. To book your chef in New London County, 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 6,670 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 10,447 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 18,583 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in New London County usually book menus around 182 USD per person, including 4.36 courses, sharing an average of 4.61 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 New London County.












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.
99 Private Chefs in New London County
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More than 18,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.42 Chef
The guests in New London County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.42.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in New London County 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.
4.75 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in New London County has been scored with a 4.75 on average.
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6,670 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in New London County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Butterflied buffalo shrimp | white cream dipping sauce
Crab stuffed mushroom
Cucumber & shrimp avocado bites
Garlic herbed scallops | red beet & mushroom puree
Cajun smoked crab dip | baked pita chips
Crab cake bites | rémoulade & spicy red sauce
Clam chowder
Lobster bisque
Arugula, spinach, strawberry & feta salad | balsamic dressing
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Caprese salad | balsamic glaze
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Crab stuffed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped w/ cajun cream sauce | choice of green
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Surf & turf (lobster, shrimp, crab - sirloin, ribeye) roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Seafood scampi | lobster, shrimp & scallops
Creamy cajun shrimp & crab pasta | garlic bread
Lemon butter baked cod | white or wild rice | choice of side
Pan seared halibut | wild rice | roasted brussels
Parmesan crusted baked haddock | fingerling potatoes | sauteed spinach
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Coconut white chocolate truffles
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate mousse
Mango sorbet
Bacon peach sald
Corn elotes or esquites
Chicken and steak kabobs over yellow rice
Eaton mess
Oysters on the half shell – local oysters topped with yuzu mignonette, cucumber, and pink peppercorn
Seared scallop & corn purée – diver scallop with silky sweet corn purée, crispy shallots, and basil oil
Lobster bisque – creamy house-made bisque with sherry, tarragon, and butter-poached lobster morsels
Each guest choose 1: pan-roasted halibut – served over spring pea risotto with preserved lemon and mint oil
Each guest choose 1: miso glazed salmon – atlantic salmon, jasmine rice, roasted bok choy, and ginger-tamarind glaze
Each guest choose one: garlic butter shrimp & clams – gulf shrimp and littleneck clams sautéed with garlic, herbs, and white wine over saffron couscous
Passion fruit cheesecake (gf) – creamy cashew-based cheesecake with coconut-almond crust, topped with fresh passion fruit and mango
Scallop crudo, pickled mustard seeds, olive oil, lemon, fennel confit
Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and corn fritters, remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Cod fritters with lemon gremolata
Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour
Gulf shrimp with sweet corn coulis
Blue crab beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Linguine alla'vongole, linguini and clams flavoured with garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley,
Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes
Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
-shrimp and grits
Spaghetti puttanesca, pungent, briny sauce from southern italy made with olives, anchovies, capers, and a chunky tomato base
Spicy crab spaghetti, jalapeno, lemon, butter
Creole crab croquettes
Branzino roasted, charred lemon, smashed potatoes, greens
Bacala, garlic potatoes, opnions, red peppers, olives
Pan seared red snapper, grapefruit, fennel, garbanzo bean, olives, zaatar
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Mediterranean dorade royal, roasted with lemons and herbs
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp bisque with seafood & andouille sausage
Andaluz seafood stew, tomatoes, peppers, clams, sausage, mussels, squid, srhrimp and fish
Shrimp and crab gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Fideus, similar to paella but made with thin short noodles instead of rice, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, white fish
Seafood paella
Pan seared salmon with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables
Assorted italian pastires
Crema catalan
Creme brule
Arroz de leche
Tiramisu
Many other options available let’s chat
Birthday cakes, many options
Basque cheesecake
Baklava, nuts, butter
3 cheese mac balls | marinara
Bang bang shrimp
Crab cake bites | rémoulade & spicy red sauce
Garlic herbed scallops | red beet & mushroom puree
Butterflied buffalo shrimp | white cream dipping sauce
Cajun smoked crab dip | baked pita chips
Crab stuffed mushroom
Cucumber & shrimp avocado bites
Parmesan fries
Shredded bbq chicken & coleslaw sliders
Spinach & artichoke dip | baked pita chips
Spring roll
Thai chili wings (different flavors available)
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Arugula, spinach, strawberry & feta salad | balsamic dressing
Asian salad
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Garden salad | choice of dressing
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Chicken parmigiana | choice of pasta | garlic bread
Crab stuffed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped w/ cajun cream sauce | choice of green
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Lemon butter baked cod | white or wild rice | choice of side
Seafood scampi | lobster, shrimp & scallops
Creamy linguine pasta | 8oz sirloin | choice of green
Surf & turf (lobster, shrimp, crab - sirloin, ribeye) roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Crispy fried fish | sweet potato souffle | choice of green
Curry chickpeas | white rice | choice of side
Apple empanadas | vanilla ice cream | apple glaze sauce
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Coconut white chocolate truffles
Lemon pound cake
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Beef empanadas with lime sour cream
Salsa guocamole and taco chips
7 layer dip
Nachos supreme with everything
Mexican salad- romaine, jicama, celery, carrots, pumpkin seeds with mexican dressing
Chicken and shrimp fajitas with rice and beans
Fresh made chocolate chip cookies - with ice cream
Coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce
Chicken sate with peanut sauce
Bruscetta (cherry tomato, basil pesto and parmesan)
Chicken and cheese quesadillas with mango salsa
Spiced tuna lettuce rolls with sesame seed dressing
Bacon wrapped jalapenos stuffed with chicken and cheese
Crudite with home made dip
Beet and stilton vinaigrette on endive
Beef empanadas with lime sour cream
Tuscan antipasto - olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roast peppers, prosciutto, and sopprasata & provolone served with bread sticks, grapes and fig jam
Greek and mid eastern - taramasalata, hummus, baba ganoush, dolmades, tsasiki, stuffed grape leaves, olives with fresh cut garden vegetables and pita bread
Steamed mussels sautéed in shallots, garlic and thyme broth
Linguini with white (or red) clam sauce, white wine, garlic and fresh herbs
Thai shrimp and watercress salad with cashews, red onions, mint, cilantro, basil on greens with asian dressing
Water melon salad with tomatoes, feta, basil and roast sesame seeds
Caprese salad fresh mozzarella, basil and local tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction
Grilled portabella mushrooms on a bed a fennel and spinach with balsamic dressing topped with parmesan
Salmon nori rolls ( a small filet of salmon wrapped in soy sauce soaked nori, coated in panko and deep fried) served with peanut sauce
Endive, cherry tomates and arugala with goat cheese tossed in vinaigrette
Cornish game hens roast with fresh herb and vegetable stuffing, creamed potatoes, spinach sauteed with garlic
Grilled lobster, shucked and returned to the shell, in melted butter served "palm" style (creamed spinach etc.)
Marinated grilled hanger steaks, grilled vegetables – zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, portabello mushrooms, onions and fennel, and corn on the cob
Asian lacquered salmon served with black and white rice and stir fried vegetables
Chilean sea bass encrusted with garlic and ginger in miso sesame sauce served with rice and stir fried vegetables
Five herb pesto crusted local stripped bass on a bed of provencal ragout (tomato,olives,leeks and capers)served with baby potatoes and asparagus
Beef wellington - filet mignon baked in puff pastry, served with roast or creamed potatoes and vegetable sides of your choice
Aromatic braised short ribs with napa cabbage and soba noodles
Baby back ribs with three side dishes of your choice
Chicken milanese served with a tomato ragu, asparagus and pasta of your choice
Chicken chasseur – white wine, fresh mushrooms and tomatoes, served with rice pilaf and corn souffle
Chicken picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers, rice pilaf and baby bok choy
Filet of beef medallions with red wine reduction and horseradish, served with creamed potatoes, asparagus and green bean bundles
Red snapper veracruz served with fiesta corn pudding and roast corn
A lobster boil - split lobster, clams, mussells, corn, baby new potatoes and garlic for flavor
Grilled pineapple in tequila orange sauce with vanilla ice cream
Rustic fruit pies - peach, apple, cherry and blueberry served with whipped cream
Baby molten chocolate cakes with ice cream and raspberries
Key lime pie with whipped cream rustic fruit pies
Wonton napolean with mixed berries and pastry cream and caramel sauce
Bananas foster with coconut pineapple ice cream
Bread and butter pudding served with brandy caramel sauce and custard
Adult s'mores
Blueberry cobbler with whipped cream
Deep dish strawberry crumb pie with vanilla ice cream
Charred broccoli & smoked apple soup – fire-roasted broccoli with heirloom apple, coconut cream, and crispy kale chips
Maple-roasted delicata squash – served with sunflower tahini, fermented cranberries, and fresh herbs
Crispy salt cod fritters – lightly fried with lemon ash aioli and micro parsley
Smoked carrot tartare – shaved smoked carrots with mustard seed caviar, pickled onions, and seaweed crisps
Winter root vegetable ceviche – citrus-marinated beets, parsnips, carrots, pickled cranberries, and microgreens
Cider-poached pear salad – bitter greens, poached pear, spiced walnuts, and a maple-sherry vinaigrette
Roasted beet carpaccio – thin-sliced beets, horseradish coconut cream, hazelnuts, and fresh dill
Chicory & apple slaw – shaved chicory, tart apple, fermented shallots, and smoked almond crumble
Crispy pollock with ember-roasted squash purée – pan-seared pollock, squash purée, cider reduction, and sautéed greens
Miso-glazed root vegetables – roasted carrots, turnips, and parsnips with coconut-lime yogurt and chili oil. (vegan)
Braised chicken thighs with cranberry jus – herb-braised local chicken, sweet potato mash, and wilted greens
Roasted mushroom & farro risotto – miso-braised mushrooms, coconut cream, toasted almonds, and herb oil. (vegan option)
Maple-cider panna cotta – coconut panna cotta with apple cider reduction, oat crumble, and wild sumac dust
Spiced sweet potato mousse – light mousse with ginger crumble, toasted pecans, and a hint of smoked salt
Cranberry sorbet – tart cranberry sorbet with candied citrus peel and fennel pollen
Flourless chocolate torte – dark chocolate with sea salt flakes, olive oil drizzle, and crushed hazelnuts. (gluten-free)
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 New London County.
What does a private chef service include in New London County?
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 New London County?
The price of renting a chef in New London County 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 159 USD to 176 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 159 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 143 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 158 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 176 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 New London County?
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 99 chefs available in New London County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in New London County 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 New London County?
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 New London County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In New London County, 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 New London County.
Cost of a private chef in New London County
The cost of hiring a private chef in New London County 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 159 USD to 176 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 159 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 143 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 158 USD
For 2 people: 176 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 New London County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in New London County: 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 New London County!






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









