Private Chef in Pasco County
Rent one of our 168 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Pasco County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Pasco County in March 2017, more than 168 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Pasco County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pasco County.
Starting in 2017, 323 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Pasco County. To book your chef in Pasco 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 75 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 133 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.49 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 323 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Pasco County usually book menus around 179 USD per person, including 4.96 courses, sharing an average of 3.85 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 Pasco 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!
168 Private Chefs in Pasco County
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More than 300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Pasco County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.18 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Pasco County received an average score of 4.18.
4.52 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.52 average score.
4.59 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Pasco County has been scored with a 4.59 on average.
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75 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Pasco County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Potato & bacon croquettes | pimento purée | garnishes
Mini tartlets w/ caramelized onion & goat cheese
Gruyère-stuffed mushrooms
Mini crab bites w/ lemon aioli
Savory parmesan palmiers
Roasted beet salad w/ citrus vinaigrette
French lentil soup
Baby greens w/ candied pecans & stilton blue cheese dressing om duxelle on brioche toast
Fish en papillote | lime-garlic steamed seasonal fish w/ coconut lemongrass sauce | orzo | fried candied brussel sprouts
Duck confit w/ thyme jus
Pan-seared chicken w/ herb butter
Vegetarian ratatouille
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Toffee caramel crunch cake
Chocolate soufflé
Strawberry mille-feuille
Apple tarte tatin
Vanilla bean panna cotta
Mini yorkshire pudding bites w/ roast beef & horseradish cream
Cheddar & chive scones
Smoked salmon tea sandwiches
Savory sausage rolls
Warm tomato tart w/ basil pesto
English garden pea soup
Roasted beetroot salad w/ goat cheese
Stilton & walnut salad
Macho salad | red leaf lettuce | rotisserie chicken | tomatoes | dates | avocado | croutons | lemon champagne vinaigrette
Fish & chips | twice fried chips | mushy peas | chef crafted tartar sauce
Steak & ale pie
Roasted herb chicken w/ gravy & seasonal vegetables
Bangers & mash w/ onion gravy
Shepherd’s pie
Biscoff mousse cake
Sticky toffee pudding
English trifle
Bread & butter pudding
Lemon posset w/ shortbread
Garlic ciabatta topped w/ italian salad
Mozzarella | served w/ heirloom tomato relish | balsamic reduction | brown butter crostini | micros
Pecorino potato croquettes w/ fresh preserved lemon ricotta
Eggplant caponata
Prosciutto & melon skewers
Caesar salad | crisp romaine | house-made caesar dressing | parmigiana reggiano | lemon zest
Meatball pomodoro|parmesan
Ravioli| cream sauce | shaved parmigiano reggiano | garnishes
Whipped ricotta bruschetta w/ honey & thyme
Arancini with pomodoro sauce
Ragu | slow stewed braised beef in a red wine tomato reduction | served w/ cavatappi
Creamy alfredo | roasted garlic cream sauce | shaved parmesan (shrimp, chicken or vegetarian)
Chicken parmesan crusted in parmesan and herbs | served w/ linguine | 8 hour marinara |
Sous vide chicken breast w/ mushroom demi | risotto | roasted vegetable medley
Pork milanese served w/ arugula | parmesan cream | lemon segments | twice fried potatoes
Cherries poached in red wine w/ mascarpone cream
Frozen chocolate chip meringata w/ espresso ganache
Tiramisu
Affogato w/ vanilla gelato & espresso ganache
Panna cotta w/ strawberry coulis
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, mirepoix, veggie stock, herbs de provence, cognac
Salad // spring mix, apple, pears, pomegranate, strawberry vinaigrette, julianne carrots
Crabcakes // locally source crab lump, creamy hollandaise, lemon pearls, caviar
Beef wellington bites // prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, prosciutto, tartlet
Bruschetta // whipped ricotta and goat cheese, cranberry chutney, rosmary infused
Tartlet // caramelized onion, grated gruyère, bourbon reduction, microgreens
Canapes // sous vide duck confit, crisp brioche, fig compote, citrus pearl caviar
Fondue // gruyere, emmental and raclette melted cheese, sauvignon blanc, baguettes
Turkey // slow roasted young turkey, cranberry chutney, natural gravy
Ham // classic baked virginia ham, bourbon maple glaze, pineapple, maraschino cherry's
Prime rib // slow roasted, dry rub, prime ribeye, fresh herbs crust, side au jus
Cornish hen // oven roasted, chardonnay, lemons and garden herbs marinated
Cordon blue // organic chicken breast wrap with glazed ham, swiss cheese, gf panko crust
Glazed salmon // faroe island salmon, ginger, mirin, miso glaze, edamame
Sweet potato // classic mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries, caramelized pecans
Green bean casserole // wild mushroom cream sauce, gf crispy onions
Stuffing // sourdough, apple, celery, herbs, natural broth
Potato soufle // bake scallops potatoes, cream, gruyere, parmesan crust
Rainbow carrots // roasted, maple glaze, tahini, fresh mint
Pie // assorted mini pies, pumpkin, apple blossom, pecan
Hummus, baba ganoush, nuts, vegetables, flat breads
Charcuterie display
Slider bar
Seafood display
Assorted bruschetta
Lobster ravioli, brown butter sage
Shrimp flautas, shredded lettuce, crema, queso, avocado salsa verde
Lamb barbacoa, blue corn tortillas, salsa verde
Chicken drummetes with assorted sauces
Corn eloyte style
Assorted mini dessert
Tropical fruit display
- fried turkey meatballs with mango chutney
Banana fritters with cinnamon maple butter
Beef pates ( similar to empanadas) with avocado crema
Charcuterie board
Johnny cakes ( fried dumplings) with whipped cheese spread
Korean fried chicken bao bun sliders
Spinach and artichoke wontons with pico de gallo
Creamy pumpkin soup
Classic french onion soup
Tortilla soup
Tomato bisque
Kale, tomato and bacon caesar salad caesar dressing, grilled crostini and parmesan
Seasonal garden salad
Chicken / beef parm with spaghetti
Pollo guisado with jasmine rice and fried plantains
Pan seared steak w/ brown butter mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini demi glaze topped with fried onion strings
Classic meatballs with marinara sauce and pasta
Fettuccine alfredo with protein of choice
Seafood bouillabaisse w/ fettuccine pasta
Seafood callaloo
Seafood paella
Pan seared red snapper w/ rice pilaf, roasted rainbow cauliflower and romesco sauce
Pan seared fish in lemon caper sauce w/ rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
Chicken coq au vin blanc
Grilled jerk chicken w/ red bean rice and caribbean style slaw
Lemon herb roasted chicken w/pan sauce roasted heirloom potatoes and broccolini
Grilled salmon with yellow basmati rice grilled asparagus and citrus herb beurre blanc
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and curd
Kahlua crack cake chocolate cake, kahlua infused whipped cream, pecan caramel
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Churros with hot fudge
Cream brûlée whipped cream and fresh berries
Mango mousse trifle
Molten lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce
Tiramisu
Pina colada crème brûlée with caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherries
Pan-seared strawberry shortcake
Pineapple upside-down cake
Strawberry cheesecake
Duck rillettes
Figs and brie flatbread
Roasted vegetable galettes
Classic french onion soup
Nicoise salad
Frisée salad
French potato salad
Crab cakes w/ remoulade sauce and citrus frisee salad
Chicken coq au vin blanc
Navarian of lamb
Baked ratatouille
Pan seared fish in lemon butter sauce w/ rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables
Mushroom and lentil bourguignon w/ garlic mashed potato
Seafood bouillabaisse w/ rice pilaf
Lemon pound cake with white chocolate mousse and curd
French crepes and caramelized pears
Molten lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce
Mini dessert samples jars 3 mini jar samples chef’s choice
Cream brûlée whipped cream and fresh berries
Crab stuffed shrimp
Hot crab dip w. toast points
Smokey shrimp & whitefish plantain sliders w. cilantro crema
Mussels in garlic white wine sauce
Chorizo & shrimp skewers w. cilantro pesto
Fish ceviche
Grilled shrimp cocktail
Classic tossed salad (house vinaigrette)
Chef joy’s signature salad (spring salad, toasted walnuts, berries, green ginger dressing)
Fruit & mint salad
Classic caesar
Potato salad
Pasta salad
Creamy cajun argentine shrimp over salmon w. steamed veg and smashed garlic herb potatoes
Seafood boil (crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, scallops, sausage, egg. choose your heat level!)
Mixed seafood scampi
Grilled whitefish, lobster mac n cheese, grilled asparagus
Crispy skin branzino w. tomatoes and capers & buttered herb pasta
5 spice roasted fish w. ginger cilantro fried rice and assorted veggies
Cajun salmon, shrimp & grits w. biscuits
Fish fry (assorted fish, shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams hushpuppies)
Fish in browned butter sauce w. creamy mashed potatoes & green beans almondine
Note: menu is customizable. please advise if you would like to modify any option
Adaptable to dietary restrictions
Brioche bread pudding with vanilla cream icing
Chocolate covered strawberry smoothie parfait w. brownie
Tres leches
Fruit & candied nuts over sweet cashew cream
Apple crisp
Blueberry miso crumble
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 Pasco County.
What does a private chef service include in Pasco 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 Pasco County?
The price of renting a chef in Pasco 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 156 USD to 201 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 156 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 156 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 176 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 201 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 Pasco 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 168 chefs available in Pasco County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Pasco 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 Pasco 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.
Key information about our chefs in Pasco County
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How many chef services are booked in Pasco County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Pasco 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 Pasco County.
Cost of a private chef in Pasco County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Pasco 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 156 USD to 201 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 156 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 156 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 176 USD
For 2 people: 201 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Pasco County!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Pasco County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Pasco 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 Pasco County!






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









