Private Chef in Palm Desert
Hire one of our 100 Private Chefs in Palm Desert and personalize your menu, 19983 clients in Palm Desert have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Palm Desert
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Palm Desert in March, 2017, more than 100 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Palm Desert and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Riverside County.
Starting from 2017, 19983 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Palm Desert through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 12155 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 104855 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Our guests in Palm Desert usually book menus around 152 USD per person, including 4.21 courses, sharing an average of 3.05 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Palm Desert!
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!
100 Private Chefs in Palm Desert
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Palm Desert
More than 19900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.56 Chef
The guests in Palm Desert have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.56.
4.71 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Palm Desert received an average score of 4.71.
4.63 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.63 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Palm Desert has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
12155 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Palm Desert
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Classic bruschetta - tomato, garlic, basil, balsamic
Grilled corn dip - street style corn, blue corn tortillas, tajin,
Grilled vegetable bruschetta - zucchini, squash, onion, tomato, balsamic, garlic, basil
Fried polenta - goat cheese, spinach, charred tomato marinara
Roasted tomato bisque - parmesan cheese, basil cream
Roasted corn chowder - corn, cilantro, heirloom tomato
Stuffed mushrooms - spinach, artichoke, goat cheese
Stuffed paccheri pasta - three cheese, basil, blistered tomato, balsamic, green onion
Caprese salad - fresh mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomato, arugula
Poached pear salad - blue cheese, arugula, walnuts
Citrus avocado salad - avocado, oranges, grape fruit, manchego cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Berry salad - spring mix greens, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, candied pecan
Braised mushroom - parmesan risotto, grilled char
Root vegetable au vin - turnip, rutabaga, carrot, parsnip, white wine
White bean cassoulet - tomato, garlic, onion, roasted fennel
Grilled vegetable tower - portobello mushroom, red pepper, onion, squash, zucchini, basil, balsamic, charred tomato marinara
Pasta primavera- asparagus, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, garlic cream
Mini cheese lasagna - alfredo sauce, garlic scented spinach, asiago, fresh mozzarella
Classic tiramisu - espresso, chantilly cream, chocolate
Creme brulee - chantilly cream
Croisant bread pudding - carmel, chocolate,
Chocolate mousse trifle
Carmel dutch apple - vanilla gelato
Summertime panzanella salad (dairy free & can be made gluten free)
Tomato burrata salad served with toasted french baguette (can be made gluten free)
Chicken picatta (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Chicken cacciatore (dairy & gluten free)
Chocolate berry panna cotta tart (gluten free & ¬can be made dairy free)
Smoked salmon cucumber bites (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Brussels sprouts sliders (gluten free & can be made vegan/dairy free)
Garlic parmesan wings (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Caesar salad parm bowl (can be made gluten free)
Thai avocado soup (dairy & gluten free & can be made vegan)
Bang bang cauliflower (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Creamy spinach stuffed salmon with garlic butter (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Zucchini noodles with avocado sauce (vegan & gluten free)
Thai coconut chicken (gluten free & dairy free)
Peanut butter cheesecake (can be made vegan)
Lemon pound cake (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Italian cream cake (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Pigs in a blanket with maple-dijon dipping sauce (dairy free & can be made gluten free)
Bacon wrapped shrimp (dairy free)
Caprese skewers (gluten free)
Scalloped potatoes (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Balsamic roasted asparagus (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Cream style corn (can be made dairy free & gluten free)
Creamy garlic parmesan brussel sprouts (can be made dairy free & gluten free)
Rosemary & garlic tri tip roast (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Fried chicken with waffles (can be made gluten free & dairy free & vegan)
Bean & bog cassoulet (can be made gluten free & dairy free & vegan)
Stuffed iowa chops (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Caramel-pecan monkey bread (can be made dairy free & gluten free)
Black bean peanut butter brownies (gluten free, can be made dairy free & vegan)
Banana foster (gluten free, can be made dairy free & vegan)
Ahi tuna tartare with avocado (dairy free & can be made gluten free)
Crispy polenta with garlic bok choy & honey teriyaki shrimp (dairy free & can be made gluten free)
Agedashi tofu in tsuyu broth (dairy free & can be made gluten free
Okonomiyaki (dairy free & can be made gluten free)
Gamja jorim (korean braised potatoes) (vegan & can be made gluten free)
Thai peanut salad wonton cups (vegan)
Sesame crusted seared ahi tuna with lime aioli (dairy & gluten free)
Beef rendang (dairy & gluten free)
Chinese roast duck thai style (dairy free & can be made gluten free)
Japanese skillet souffle pancake (can be made dairy free)
Ginger creme brulee (gluten free)
Chinese mango pudding (gluten free & can be made vegan)
Summertime panzanella salad (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Smoked salmon mille feuille (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Escargot stuffed mushrooms (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Cream of cauliflower soup (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Tomatoes provençale (gluten free & vegan)
Potato gratin (can be made dairy free)
French honey-lacquered duck breast (dairy & gluten free)
Gorgonzola portobello steak (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Fish meuniere (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Lemon tart (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Chocolate pistachio torte (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
Mille feuille (can be made gluten free & dairy free)
- bacon & onion jam flat bread, sour cream drizzle
- poached pear, whipped cream cheese, hot honey, toasted baguette
- avocado toast, fire roasted peppers
- bacon wrapped medjool dates, gorgonzola cheese, blood orange reduction (2pp)
- baked brie puff, raspberry preserves
- poached pear salad, tender greens, pecans, cranberries, feta cheese,
- heirloom tomato caprese, basil oil
- blta salad with goat cheese dressing
- crab and corn chowder
- lobster salad with citrus, tomato, habanero vinegar
- grilled lamb rack, tzatziki, fresh greens and grilled vegetables, garlic naan
- braised short rib rigatoni, whipped ricotta (can be made vegetarian)
- 6oz prime beef filet, red wine demi, pomes puree, roasted carrots
- fish of the day, prepared accordingly, saffron rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
- tandoori chicken kebab, lebanese garlic sauce, grilled vegetables, garlic naan
- grilled shrimp alfredo, hand made pasta
- tiramisu, cafe latte mousse
- creme brûlée, fresh berries
- chocolte molten cake, a la mode
- lemon olive oil cake, raspberry sorbet, vanilla whip
- blueberry cheesecake, chambord whip
- artisan bread and butter board with assorted cheese
- bacon & onion jam flat bread, sour cream drizzle
- poached pear, whipped cream cheese, hot honey, toasted baguette
- avocado toast, fire roasted peppers
- italian sausage stuffed portobello mushrooms, arugula salad
- mini beef wellington puff, horseradish cream
- cold-water lobster newberg
- poached pear salad, butter lettuce, pecans, goat cheese, red wine reduction
- tossed wedge salad, bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes green onions
- lobster salad with citrus, tomato & olive oil
- crab & corn chowder
- steamed musseles or clams (based upon availability), white wine garlic broth, crusty bread
- fish of the day, prepaired accordingly, rice pilaf, zucchini
- 6oz prime beef filet & 6oz lobstertail, red wine demi, garlic butter
- 1/2lbs grilled rib eye, sliced, chimichurri, béarnaise
- 52oz tomahawk steak, chimichurri, béarnaise, house made a-1 (1 per 2 ppl)
- 12oz ny strip, charcuterie sauce, house made a-1
All entrees comes with whipped truffle potatoes, french onion orzo, sauteed button mushrooms & onions, soy & sesame bok choy & broccoli
- creme brûlée
- chocolate pot de creme
- tiramisu with cafe latte mousse
- chocoalte molten cake, vanilla ice cream
- blurberry cheesecake, chambord whip
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 Palm Desert.
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 Palm Desert is 141 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 117 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 103 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 102 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 Palm Desert there are currently 100 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 19983 guests in Palm Desert, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Palm Desert
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Palm Desert and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert is 141 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 117 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 103 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 102 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 Palm Desert on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in Palm Desert each month?
After many years of offering our services in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Palm Desert: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Palm Desert is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the French 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 Palm Desert!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert who will personalize every detail of your experience.
Take a Chef services in nearby cities
Discover cities near Palm Desert where you can enjoy a Private Chef service
Cities where you can enjoy a Private Chef
Discover cities of United States where you can enjoy our experiences.