Private Chef in North Fair Oaks
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Private Chef in North Fair Oaks
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in North Fair Oaks in February, 2017, more than 132 Private Chefs have joined our platform in North Fair Oaks and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in California.
Starting from 2017, 34297 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in North Fair Oaks through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 12912 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 138080 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Our guests in North Fair Oaks usually book menus around 167 USD per person, including 3.74 courses, sharing an average of 4.68 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in North Fair Oaks!












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
132 Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks
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More than 34200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in North Fair Oaks have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks received an average score of 4.8.
4.74 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.74 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in North Fair Oaks has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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12912 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Grilled savoy cabbage wedge with warm bacon lardons & spice roasted walnuts, shaved local cheese, pickled red onions & cherry tomatoes with a buttermilk dressing
Smashed cucumber & watermelon salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh fromage blanc and garden herbs with a wild blackberry & fennel pollen shrub
Heirloom tomato & stone fruit salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou & preserved lemon
Panzanella salad, local tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onion, with sauteed croutons, tossed with mixed basils, cilantro, avocado & citrus blossom sea salt
Oak roasted mushroom salad, black vinegar, seasame & walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale, blackberry & fennel blossom shrub vinaigrette (vegan)
Grilled corn on the cobb "elote style", chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime & sea salt (available on the cob or as a charred corn salad)
Macaroni au gratin with a butternut squash bechamel, local toma cheese & a parmesan & hazelnut crust
Scalloped potato au gratin, with aged white cheddar & with fines herb creme
Quinoa & blistered asparagus salad with roasted walnuts, citrus vinaigrette, garden herbs & extra virgin olive oil
Fennel & apple cole slaw with fresh cabbage, apple cider vinegar & celery seed
Cornbread, cast iron skillet, bacon, fresh corn & jalapenos served with whipped honey butter
Potato salad yukon gold potato, capers, red onion, pickled fennel, with meyer lemon, greek yogurt & fresh dill
Buttermilk fried chicken, brined & cooked sous-vide before frying to crispy perfection, served with bbq sauce & honey mustard
Racks of pork ribs spice rubbed & slow cooked, basted with a wild blackberry bbq mop
Whole chicken, spatchcocked brined & rubbed with a coriander, citrus & chile rub slow roasted on the bbq
Bbq pulled pork, served with sweet rolls with mild, spicy & mustard sauces on the side
Stemple creek 7 bone chuck, prepped sous vide then grilled to perfection, carved medium rare with a smoky local bbq suace
Sockeye salmon slow roasted on the grill with a sesame & shoyu glaze
"croquembouche" beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, caramelized stonefruit, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar" dark chocolate mousse & gianduja with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel
Strawberry shortcake, coconut & cardamom mamahari doughnuts, fresh local strawberries macerated with rhubarb served with whipped creme fraiche
Delightful papdi chaat
Fried batters amritsari calamari and prawns with lemon-basil chili, special aioli
Crispy spinach chaat with tamarind and coriander chutney
Keralan salmon croquettes with special coriander sauce
Goan spiced eggplant with special yoghurt and pomegranate dressing
Crispy paneer with special spicy chutney and crispy garlic and shallots
Spicy grilled lamb ribs, peas and mint purée, raita
Veggie pakoras, chole mousse
Special beet crispy malai kofta, pickled garlic chutney
Caramelised eggplant, heirloom tomato and lime salad, yellow curry dressing, jasmine rice
Grilled spicy chicken served with special vegetarian biryani with caramelized onions and saffron sauce
Bengali mustard fish, special herbed salad
Kashmiri rogan josh with saffron rice
Chicken naag with special spicy coconut rice
Spicy grilled lamb, bombay potatoes, salad,yogurt dressing
Baked white fish, maple pumpkin, pickled cabbage, spiced ground roots, sour yoghurt dressing
Grilled seabass, coconut and green chili chutney, kakdi koshimbir, raita
Coconut mud cake with citrus white chocolate mousse, marinated pineapple and mango, red fruits sauce
Chai affogato ( vanilla kulfi topped with fresh made hot chai shot, cocoa powder, enjoy with caramelized puff pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse)
Special punjabi style cranachan
Key lime pie, raspberry sauce, crushed meringues
Vegetable or seafood focused cold dish
Vegetable or starch focused hot dish
Seafood focused dish
Protein focused dish
Ice cream sundae with seasonal toppings
Pan seared tuna with gorgeous asian flavours and blood orange dressing
Spicy asian cucumber salad, grilled marinated tofu
Crispy fried chicken, siriracha mayo, pickled cabbage, steamed fresh bao
Spicy korean fried cauliflower, special asian salad
Asian style duck, quinoasalad, grilled chili, roasted japanese turnip, spring onion
Black bean pork noodles with coriander and peanut crumble
Caramelised eggplant, heirloom tomato and lime salad, yellow curry dressing, jasmine rice
Soba noodles salad, grilled fresh tuna steak, asian veggie, spicy lemongrass dressing
Char siu (chinese barbeque pork), sticky chinese stir fry rice with veggies and chinese sausage, fried egg
Salmon tataki, cara-cara orange dressing, special wild rice salad
Chinese braised pork belly, crunchy roasted coriander potatoes, chinese garlic broccolini
Crispy skin duck, sautéed wild mushrooms, honey-chili glazed roasted baby carrots, cauliflower puréed
Korean beef steak, roasted roots, salad with special dressing
Thai seafood drunken noodles
Charcuterie and cheese board
Camembert baked with fresh chutney and rosemary, special puff croutons
Chicken liver pâté, foie gras, fresh fruits, nuts, crutons and bread
Savoury tarte with french onion mousse and pancetta
Grilled lemon scallops with herb crumble, spicy mayo
Truffled triple cream brie, wild herbs, drizzle of truffle honey pulled apart sourdough bread
Grilled asparagus topped with smoked salmon, special poached egg, fresh made hollandaise sauce on garlic toasted bread
Crispy skin pork belly, artichoke pureed, pickles
Fish in bouillabaisse sauce (french fish soup), garlic butter toasted baguette
Spicy grilled calamari, yogurt pea and mint pureed
Garlick- lemon grilled lobster, sun-dried tomatoes ricotta mousse
Eggplant croquette drizzled with spicy truffled dressing
Antipasto platter
Grilled pawns in prosciutto crust, balsamic vinegar glaze
Tuna carpaccio, truffled citrus dressing, citrus and fennel salad
Tuna croquettes, lemon-capers mayo
Grandma style meatballs, tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, homemade oregano focaccia
Marinated pear, mushrooms carpaccio, shaved parmesan, piadina (italian flat bread)
Cioppino soup (italian special fish soup), garlic bread
Crispy skin snapper, spicy puttanesca sauce, roasted medley potatoes
Lemon-dill grilled salmon, citrus salad, roasted garlicky asparagus, hollandaise sauce
Herbed roasted chicken, special chickpeas sauce, spicy chili oil, grilled polenta
Orecchiette, broccoli cream, crunchy pepper and anchovies breadcrumbs
Creamy parmesan polenta, souteed mushrooms, spinach, poached eggs, crispy pork belly, truffle pecorino
Fresh handmade spaghetti, confit medley tomatoes, roasted eggplant, almond tapenade
Fresh made linguine, basil pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes and asparagus
Italian caffe affogato ( vanilla gelato topped with fresh made hot espresso shot, cocoa powder, enjoy with caramelized puff pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse)
Charcuterie board
Pan fried shishito peppers, sundried tomato mousse
Herbed roasted beetroot carpaccio, lemon garlic dressing, scallion flat bread
Butternutsquash croquettes, spicy truffle sauce
Fava beans puree, chicory, grilled lamb meatballs wrapped with pancetta
Braised green beans, roasted medley tomato salad, labne, za'tar bread
Crispy calamari and prawns, harissa mayo
Handmade falafel, spicy tomatoes relish, special salad, yogurt dressing
Roasted lebanese eggplant, special middle east salad, hummus dressing, flat bread
Slow cooked lamb, pepper sauce, roasted polenta
Roasted butternutsqush creamy risotto, grilled garlic and chili prawns
Spicy snapper , special ancient grains, lentils, pumpkin, beetroot puree, lemon and date dressing
Grilled steak, roasted mediterranean roots salad, green tahini dressing
Maple and harissa grilled chicken, tabbouleh, grilled eggplant, yogurt dressing
Moroccan style goat curry, israeli pearl couscous
Fresh made pappardelle, braised lamb shank sauce, rosemary and thyme gremolata
Grilled pork chops, roasted pepper salad, mediterranean couscous
Baked white fish, maple pumpkin, pickled cabbage, spiced ground roots, sour yoghurt dressing
Spicy chicken tajine, veggies, crispy coriander baby potatoes, salad, nuts and a special middle eastern dressing
Spicy grilled lamb with roots and vegetables, pumpkin seed, black garlic smashed potato
Coconut mud cake with citrus white chocolate mousse, marinated pineapple and mango, red fruits sauce
"os a moelle" roasted local bone marrow with local bread & sauce bordelaise
Steak tartare, local beef, capers, red onion, aged vinegars, ishiri & olive oil, sous vide & cured egg yolk, horseradish creme & pickled vegetables served with crostini
Seasonal flatbread handmade dough, tomato reduction, guanciale, parmesan & fresh arugula (example)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & sage blossom shrub
Farm lettuces with marinated onions & market spring vegetables with sheep's milk feta & preserved lemon and garden herb vinaigrette
Charcuterie & cheese board display bacon wrapped country pate, foie blond liver mousse & salumi with local cheese selections served with mustard, local fruit, pickled vegetables & other accouterments with crostini & gougeres (counts as both selections)
Moules marinière, mediterranean mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots, fines herbs & white wine served with aioli & grilled bread
Mushroom stuffed mushrooms, crimini caps, roasted with a chanterelle, allium & goat cheese filling served with local greens
Gougeres with smoked salmon handmade fromage blanc, red onion, caper and local greens
King salmon mi-cuit, crème fraîche, fennel, dill, charred yuzu & pain au lait
Sous vide & charred pork belly, caramelized stone fruit glaze with aged banyuls vinegar & pickled mustard seed mostarda
Romaine & kale caesar salad with coddled egg caesar dressing, anchovy, cured egg yolk, torn country batard crutons & shaved parmesan
Heirloom tomato & stone fruit salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou & preserved lemon (late june-oct)
Farmer's market spring risotto, english peas, asparagus & sweet corn with carnaroli rice, parmesan & garden herb pistou
Oysters “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto breadcrumbs
Seared scallops with citrus & fennel blossom gastrique, celeriac puree, preserved lemon/herb salad & cured trout roe
Oak roasted mushroom risotto with allium confit, carnaroli rice, roasted hazlenut & kale pistou (vegan)
Tombo tuna tartare, cucumber, avocado, fennel, with fines herbs, creme fraiche & extra virgin olive oil with dehydrated citrus chips
Cacio e pepe, fresh handmade semolina & cocoa pastas with pecorino romano, cultured butter & toasted black peppercorn (pasta made on site)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, black vinegar, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & wild allium blossom shrub
Grilled savoy cabbage wedge with warm bacon lardons & spice roasted walnuts, shaved local cheese, pickled red onions & cherry tomatoes with a buttermilk dressing
Pacific halibut, encrusted with hazelnut, lemon & herb butter, sweet corn, nardello pepper & cranberry bean succotash with tomato & garden herb consomme
Agnolotti del plin pasta, squash blossoms & ricotta with pistou of garden herbs, walnut, garlic confit & wilted farm greens with black peppercorn, extra virgin olive oil & shaved pecorino romano
Pan roasted local black cod, with creme fraiche potatoes, salt spring island mussels & preserved meyer lemon nage, with grilled baguette
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, jambon de bayonne & crispy puff pastry ($25 per person suppplement)
Handmade falafel with citrus labneh, heirloom cucumber salad salad with mixed mints & basils, marinated onions, tomatoes & preserved lemon
Quinoa & blistered asparagus salad with roasted walnuts, citrus vinaigrette, garden herbs & extra virgin olive oil (vegan)
Whole spatch-cocked chickens cooked "in the gravy" san marzano tomato sauce served with fresh handmade fettucine pasta with fresh basils & parmesean
Crispy chicken thigh confit with salt blanched kale, quinoa & walnut salad with miners lettuce & wild flower blossoms with a meyer lemon & herb pistou
Cote du boeuf, bone in ribeye, with citrus, allium, potato skordalia & blistered asparagus with aerated bearnaise
Pan roasted halibut, lemon & picholine olive oil potato puree, blistered asparagus, pickled fennel & herb salad, preserved lemon & pastis emulsion
Liberty farms sous-vide “peking” duck daikon & carrot salad with salted fennel with roasted wild mushroom, shallot & cabbage with an ishiri shoyu & hoisin gastrique served with mandarin crepes
Snake river farms wagyu bavette steak, citrus & garlic potato skordalia, with blistered asparagus & roulette peppers with a preserved lemon & herb chermoula with smoked sea salt
Local pork collar, spice rubbed, sous vide & seared, glazed with a prune & red wine mostarda, roasted heirloom carrots & garden greens
Seared hamachi soba noodles, roasted cabbage & trumpet mushrooms with manilla clams & curry cap mushroom & sesame nage
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse & italian amaro with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar", gianduja & chocolate mousse layers with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel
Spiced apple galette, with crispy buttery crust, cider reduction & creme friache
Dark chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse with tonka bean buttercream & rum soaked apricots
"croquembouche", biegnets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices with caramelized peaches, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Strawberry shortcake, coconut & cardamom mamahari doughnuts, fresh local strawberries macerated with rhubarb served with whipped creme fraiche
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 Chefs in North Fair Oaks.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in North Fair Oaks is 327 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 112 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 178 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 163 USD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In North Fair Oaks there are currently 132 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 34297 guests in North Fair Oaks, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in North Fair Oaks
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in North Fair Oaks each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of North Fair Oaks, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in North Fair Oaks?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in North Fair Oaks is 327 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 112 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 178 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 163 USD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in North Fair Oaks each month?
After many years of offering our services in North Fair Oaks, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing all the time!
Every month, 1 Private Chefs register with us. Our verification team reviews these new Private Chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in North Fair Oaks?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in North Fair Oaks: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in North Fair Oaks is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks!






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Each Private Chef in North Fair Oaks is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in North Fair Oaks who will personalize every detail of your experience.










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