Private Chef in Panama City
Rent one of our 19 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Panama City
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Panama City in May 2019, more than 19 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Panama City and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Bay County.
Starting in 2019, 26,247 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Panama City. To book your chef in Panama City, 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 7,991 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 62,585 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.79 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 26,247 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Panama City usually book menus around 162 USD per person, including 3.08 courses, sharing an average of 4.69 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 Panama City.
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!
19 Private Chefs in Panama City
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Panama City
More than 26,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.65 Chef
The guests in Panama City have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.65.
4.84 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Panama City received an average score of 4.84.
4.81 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.81 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Panama City has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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7,991 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Panama City
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Mezze platter
Cheddar bacon croquettes with chive mornay
Italian sausage arancini with roasted red pepper sauce
Spinach basil pesto caprese salad
Jumbo shrimp cocktail
Charcuterie display
Fried calamari
Fried zucchini and mozzarella with marinara
Arugula beet salad with dijon vinaigrette
Pecan goat cheese spinach salad with balsamic reduction
Chef's favorite salad
Classic chicken noodle
Fresh caesar salad with parmesan pine nuts
New england clam chowder
She crab soup
Lobster bisque
Tomato bisque
Minestrone soup
Spicy pepper and sausage pasta
Handmade chicken, veal, or eggplant parmesan
Handmade butternut squash ravioli with sage beurre blanc
Handmade shellfish pasta in butter wine sauce
Handmade pesto fettuccine alfredo with choice of protein
Seared chilean sea bass
Madagascar spiced salmon
Branzino papillote with garlic, herbs, leek, lemon, and butter
Ritz crumble baked lobster tails with lemon butter
Seared scallops with butternut squash purée
Steak au poivre with pepper cream sauce
Pan-seared filet mignon basted in rosemary, garlic, and butter
Beef rouladen with red wine beef gravy
Chicken marsala with mushroom marsala sauce
Chicken piccata with lemon caper beurre blanc
Saltimbocca chicken with chicken velouté
Bacon mushroom chicken roulade with sauvignon cream sauce
Cider-poached pear with greek yogurt gelato, honey-roasted pistachios, and honey drizzle
Decadent fudge brownie with whipped peanut butter and honey-roasted peanuts
Chocolate mousse entremet cake
Vanilla crème brûlée tart with orange caviar
Florida key lime pie with whipped cream
New york cheesecake with mixed berry compote
Garden salad- roasted tomatoes, cucumber, shaved red onion, house vinaigrette
Grilled romaine- house caesar dressing, grilled romaine half, dressed in caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, grilled baguette
Green papaya salad- roasted crushed peanuts, jicama, lime juice, garlic, fried garlic, asparagus spears
Loaded frittes- freshly cut fries, loaded with mornay sauce, bacon, roasted corn, pico de gallo, chopped grilled chicken
Arancini- fried risotto with spinach and mozzarella
Calamari fritti- fried calamari, citrus aioli
3 cheese fettuccine alfredo and grilled rosemary chicken
Rigatoni puttanesca- tomato based pasta served with grilled prawns and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese
Baked aubergine - sun dried tomato, seasonal mushrooms, roasted garlic, light cream, parmesan, white wine, toasted wheat berries
Mango panna cotta
Choclate truffle panna cotta
Berry panna cotta
Shrimp salpicón salad- arugula, shaved red onion, cucumber, cilantro lime vinaigrette, blistered cherry tomatoes
Avocado mixed green salad- diced avocado, spring greens, shaved red onion, grilled cilantro lime marinated chicken, fresh sweet peppers
Crispy plantain salad- heirloom tomato pico de gallo, chipotle cream, mixed greens fresh fried plantains
Seared ahi tostadas- hand made corn tortilla fried to crispy, seared tuna, chipotle aioli, pickled red onions, orange chili oil dressing
Mariscos- spanish style shrimp and crab soup, roasted corn on the cob, yukon gold baby potatoes, carrots cooked in caribbean spices
Spanish tapas board- ham croquettes, albondigas( spanish style meatballs), chorizo
24 hour brined pork chop seared and roasted served with aromatic spanish saffron rice, green olives, roasted root vegetables
Bistec encebollado- simmered thin steak and onion in tomato based sauce, seasoned with caribbean spices
Pepita crusted red snapper- served coconut yellow curry, mango salsa, sauteed kale, jasmine white rice and green peas
Decadent chocolate cake
Crema catalana- spanish custard dessert with caramelized sugar
Tres leche
Charcuterie display
Jumbo shrimp cocktail
Spinach basil pesto caprese salad
Italian sausage arancini with roasted red pepper sauce
Cheddar bacon croquettes with chive mornay
Mezze platter
Minestrone soup
Tomato bisque
Lobster bisque
She crab soup
New england clam chowder
Fresh caesar salad with parmesan pine nuts
Classic chicken noodle
Chef's favorite salad
Pecan goat cheese spinach salad with balsamic reduction
Arugula beet salad with dijon vinaigrette
Fried zucchini and mozzarella with marinara
Fried calamari
Bacon mushroom chicken roulade with sauvignon cream sauce
Saltimbocca chicken with chicken velute
Chicken piccata with lemon caper ber blanc
Chicken marsala with mushroom marsala sauce
Beef rouladen with red wine beef gravy
Pan seared filet mignon basted in rosemary, garlic and butter
Steak au poive with pepper cream sauce
Seared scallops with butternut squash puree
Ritz crumble baked lobster tails with lemon butter
Branzino papillote with garlic, herbs, leek, lemon and butter
Madagascar spiced salmon
Seared chilean sea bass
Hand made pesto fettuccine alfredo with choice of protein
Hand made shellfish pasta butter wine sauce
Hand made butternut squash ravioli with sage ber blanc
Handmade chicken, veal or eggplant parmesan
Spicy pepper and sausage pasta
New york cheesecake with mixed berry compote
Florida key lime pie with whipped cream
Vanilla creme brûlée tart with orange caviar
Chocolate mousse entremet cake
Decadent fudge brownie with whipped peanut butter and honey roasted peanuts
Cider poached pear with greek yogurt gelato, honey roasted pistachios and honey drizzle
Caprese salad // heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, evoo, balsamic reduction
Venezia, italy- pinot grigio with crisp apple and pear flavors are highlighted by a light creaminess in this dry yet flavorful wine
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, grana padano, fresh basil, evoo
Steak marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, marsala wine sauce, portobello, roasted potatoes, steamed veggies
Piccata // pan seared chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach, artichokes, capers, fresh pasta, broccolini souffle
All vegan risotto // wild mushroom's, grilled portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Capesante // pan seared sea scallops, evoo, black garlic, lemon, fresh parsley, parmesan risotto
Cannoli // ricotta & mascarpone, chocolate chips & pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Limoncello // italian lemon liqueur from the amalfi coast and infused for eight months in pure spirit
Spring mix salad // lettuce mesclun, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Loire, france // touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Coquilles saint-jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
French crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated gruyere
Canape // toast baguette, roquefort, caramelized onion, berry confiture
Chateaubriand // sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato au gratin, green pea puree
Cordon blue // chicken breast, glazed ham, gruyere, baby spinach, potato souffle au gratin
Crème brûlée // vanilla, flambe, cognac vsop
Sauternes, france // dessert wine lush and balanced with lemon confit, apricot and passion fruit aromas and bright floral accents
Citrus marinated golden beets- mixed petite greens, toasted pine nuts, chard local florida orange segments, olive oil
Burrata- heirloom tomatoes, baby arugula, balsamic reduction, basil
Prosciutto grilled caesar salad- shaved parmesan, dried figs, black truffle infused caesar dressing
Carpaccio of seabass- calabrian chilli, olive oil, smoked fennel puree, preserved lemon rhine,
Calamari fritti- fried calamari, citrus garlic aioli, sweet peppers
Grilled pulpo- octopus marinated in sherry vinegar, smokey spices, grilled and served with romesco sauce, squid ink gnocchi
Papperdelle- fresh made pasta, beef cheek ragu, pecorino cheese
Branzino- langoustine tortellini, roasted fennel, kale, white wine pan sauce, roasted branzino filet
Bistecca alla florentine- t-bone steak served with yukon gold smoked potatoes
Berry panna cotta
Olive oil cake- marscapone whipped cream, candied orange
Choclate truffle panna cotta
Tiramisu
Caprese salad // heirloom tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek salad // cherry tomatoes, feta, kalamata, mini cucumbers, onions, balsamic vinaigrette
Lobster bisque // florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, fume, cognac vsop
Cheese board // cheddar & fontina, prosciutto & genoa, pairing grapes, assorted crackers, dried fruits, mix olives
Mezze board // beet hummus, pita, grissini's, tzatziki, cucumber, carrots, mix olives, dried apricots, assorted crackers
Italian wedding soup // veggie stock, baby spinach, italian herbs, acini di pepe, beef meatball
Spring mix // lettuce mesclun, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, vodka sauce, grana padano, fresh basil, evoo
Arancini // risotto croquette, beef ragu, fontina, golden crisp, pomodoro, shave parmesan
Pasta a la nerano // vegan zuchini pasta, evoo, basil, parmesano e pecorino
Scampi // garlic butter shrimp, pinot grigio, pasta nero di seppia, black garlic salt, confit cherry tomato, fresh basil reduction
Patatas bravas // roasted potatoes, salsa brava, sundried tomato, alioli, smoke ham spanish croquettes
Octopus // grilled, paprika, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette, turmeric pearl couscous, baby spinach
Lamb chops // pistachio crust, black garlic, turmeric pearl couscous, spinach, roasted cherry tomato's, broccolini souffle
Steak marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, marsala wine sauce, portobello, roasted potatoes, steamed veggies
Picatta // pan seared chicken breast, pinot grigio, lemon zest sauce, artichokes, over pasta
Greek chicken // roasted lemon chicken tights, garlic, oregano, baby potato medley, roasted veggies
All vegan // wild mushroom's risotto, grilled portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Fish // baked al papillote, cherry tomato's, kalamata, lemons & capers, broccolini souffle
Paella // classic spanish bomba rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp, piquillo peppers
Cannoli // ricotta & mascarpone, chocolate chips & pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Panna cotta // sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
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 Panama City.
What does a private chef service include in Panama City?
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 Panama City?
The price of renting a chef in Panama City 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 98 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 98 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 99 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 104 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Panama City?
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 19 chefs available in Panama City. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Panama City 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 Panama City?
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 Panama City each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Panama City, 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 Panama City.
Cost of a private chef in Panama City
The cost of hiring a private chef in Panama City 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 98 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 98 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 99 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 104 USD
For 2 people: 141 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 Panama City?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Panama City: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Panama City!
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Our Panama City's chefs will make you feel incredibly special!
We work with the best chefs in town. Chefs that have many years of experience in the private chef industry and have studied in the top culinary schools worldwide. All you need to do is tell us your food preferences and the chef will take care of the rest!
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Talk to our chefs in Panama City
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 Panama City? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Panama City, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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