Private Chef in Edgewood
Rent one of our 338 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Edgewood
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Edgewood in March 2017, more than 338 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Edgewood and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Orange County.
Starting in 2017, 49,061 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Edgewood. To book your chef in Edgewood, 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 19,704 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 32,490 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.74 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 49,061 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Edgewood usually book menus around 175 USD per person, including 3.06 courses, sharing an average of 5.31 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 Edgewood.












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.
338 Private Chefs in Edgewood
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More than 49,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Edgewood have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Edgewood received an average score of 4.77.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Edgewood has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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19,704 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Edgewood
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Baby greens shaved fennel, oranges, almonds, citrus dressing
Arugula salad cherry tomato, olives, shaved parmesan, lemon dressing
Chicken wings creamy garlic parmesan
Caprese salad fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, basil, aged balsamic
Italian bruschetta
Slow cooked italian meatballs
Ny strip or rib eye
Bison bolognese parmesan
Chicken parmesan basil and oregano
Slow roasted beef tenderloin porcini sauce
Beef short rib ragu
-eggplant parmesan- (v)
Shrimp scampi
Pan seared salmon lemon butter sauce
Creamy alfredo
Grilled assorted vegetables
Seasonal risotto
Spaghetti pomodoro
Roasted broccolini w/garlic
Tiramisu ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone, cocoa
Vanilla panna cotta berry consommé and biscotti
Sabayon fresh berries
Triple chocolate cake overload vanilla bean ice cream
Strawberry shortcake with lavender and whipped cream
Greek bruschetta (vegetarian)
Caprese stuffed mushroom caponata (vegetarian)
Meat & cheese tray (italian cured meats & cheeses)
Baba ganoush (vegetarian)
Brown butter gnocchi w/collard green pesto (vegetarian)
Chicken fricassee, chateaubriand potatoes & roasted asparagus
Roasted branzino w/caper butter
Stuffed shells w/roasted butternut squash & italian cheese blend (vegetarian)
Tiramisu
Limoncello tart
Crema catalana
Roasted bananas
Mozzarela sticks with marinara sauce
Antipasti // cold meats, regional italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers
Arancini// sicilian fry crispy risotto rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
Chicken or eggplant parmesan fritters // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella
Bruschetta/ assorted spreads, tomato mozzarella, caramelized onions/roasted egg plant
Ceasar salad// petite romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing
Caprese salad/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
Minestrone// italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth
Stracciatella// italian chicken- egg drop soup. shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated parmigiano-reggiano and eggs
Chicken or sirloin parmegiana/ flattened chicken milanese with marinara sauce and gratin mix cheeses
Chicken cacciatore/ pan roasted chicken breast with tomato, peppers, olives and caper cause
Catch of the day /pan seared (grouper or mahi) with roasted red peppers, nuts and olive pesto
Ravioli/ stuffed pasta with cheese and spinach with your choice of vodka or pesto sauce
Alfredo/ chicken, pork, or sirloin thinly sliced, pan fried and tossed in creamy 5 cheeses sauce
Gremolata/ grilled chicken, pork, or sirloin, topped with italian style chimichurri
Sides (choose 2)// garlic-parmesan mashed potato/ polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/ broccoli/ asparagus, / green beans
Tiramisu// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur
Panna-cota/ with wild berries compote
Chocolate panna-cota/ with roasted pistachio
Brutti ma buoni/ ugly but good, rustic style biscuit with vanilla sauce
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
Morrocan 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
Caprese salad // heirloom tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek salad // feta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata, mini cucumbers, pickled onions and house balsamic vinaigrette
Lobster bisque // florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, fume, cognac vsop
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, pesto, pomodoro, grana padano, fresh basil, evoo
A la nerano // vegan zucchini pasta, evoo, basil reduction, parmesano e pecorino
Pulpo a feria // galician style octopus, evoo, spanish paprika, patatas, ajada
Capesante // pan seared sea scallops, black garlic, lemon butter reduction, dill, citrus caviar
Patatas bravas // roasted potatoes, salsa brava, sundried tomato, alioli
Bruschetta // herb whip ricotta, confit cherry tomato's, basil reduction, glazed fig balsamic
Picatta // pan seared chicken breast, pinot grigio, lemon zest sauce, artichokes, over pasta
Steak marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, marsala wine sauce, portobello, roasted potatoes, steamed veggies
All vegan risotto // wild mushroom's, grilled portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Scampi // garlic butter shrimp, pasta al nero di seppia, black garlic, confit cherry tomato, fresh basil reduction
Grouper // locally source, pan seared, fumet, lemon-butter reduction, parmesan risotto
Paella // classic spanish bomba rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp, piquillo peppers
Cannoli // ricotta & mascarpone, chocolate chips & pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Tiramisu // savoiardi dipped in coffee, mascarpone, brandy, cocoa
Panna cotta // sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Esquite callejero // grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Sopa de tortilla // chicken base tortilla soup, guajillo chiles, onions, cilantro and crema
Taquito dorado // corn tortilla, chicken tinga, guacamole, fresco cheese, crema, pico de gallo
Cochinita pibil // yucatan style pulled pork, achiote, orange, pickled onions, xnipec habanero infused
Carnitas // michoacan style pulled pork carnitas, roasted green tomatillo salsa, pickled onions and cilantro
Tinga // shredded chicken, mild chorizo, poblano rajas, agave, achiote, soft corn tortilla
Enchiladas // braised birria beef, oaxacan cheese, roasted tomatillo, avocado, fresco cheese
Zarandeado nayarit // red snapper, braised, huichol, avocado, mango-pineapple fresh salsa
Barbacoa de borrego // barbacoa lamb meat in guajillo chile adobo, soft corn tortillas, onions, lime and cilantro
Carnitas // michoacan style slow cook pulled pork carnitas, yellow rice and refried black beans
Chamorro hidalguense // slow cook roasted whole pork shank, handmade corn tortillas, onions, lime, cilantro and chile de arbol
Arroz a la tumbada // seafood rice from the coast of veracruz with shrimps, squid, mussels, octopus and calamari's in red guajillo salsa
Mole oaxaqueño // chicken thigh in red oaxacan style mole sauce with cacao, chiles, spices, sesame seeds and mexican crema, yellow rice and ripe plantain
Alambre de res // diced carne asada, fajita peppers, oaxaca cheese, corn tortillas
Camarones // jumbo shrimps, grill fajita peppers, cilantro lime rice, guacamole,
Bread pudding // artisanal bread, condensed milk, raisin, caramel, vanilla ice cream
Flan // spanish vanilla & caramel custard, wild berries
Souffle // warm chocolate, tequila infused, cajeta, wild berries reduction
Tres leches // tender sponge cake, coconut, meringue torched frosting, maraschino pearls
Assorted fresh fruit
Assorted danishes
Assorted bagels/ donuts
Made to order omelets
Mini waffles with fruit filling
Vanilla bean french toast with whipped cream and strawberries
Fluffy blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes with maple syrup
Eggs benedict with filet medallions, asparagus and bearnaise sauce
Seafood eggs benedict with petite scallops, shrimp, crab meatand hollandaise sauce
Crabcake eggs benedict with canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce
Homemade biscuits and gravy
Shrimp and cheddar grits
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
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 Edgewood.
What does a private chef service include in Edgewood?
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 Edgewood?
The price of renting a chef in Edgewood 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 110 USD to 159 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 110 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 131 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 159 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 Edgewood?
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 338 chefs available in Edgewood. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?
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 Edgewood each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Edgewood, 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 Edgewood.
Cost of a private chef in Edgewood
The cost of hiring a private chef in Edgewood 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 110 USD to 159 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 110 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 131 USD
For 2 people: 159 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 Edgewood!
3 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 Edgewood?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Edgewood: 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 Edgewood!






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









