Private Chef in Pooler
Rent one of our 53 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Pooler
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Pooler in March 2018, more than 53 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Pooler and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Chatham County.
Starting in 2018, 14,288 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Pooler. To book your chef in Pooler, 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 2,756 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 8,141 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.75 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 14,288 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Pooler usually book menus around 172 USD per person, including 4.45 courses, sharing an average of 6 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 Pooler.












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.
53 Private Chefs in Pooler
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More than 14,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.64 Chef
The guests in Pooler have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.64.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Pooler received an average score of 4.73.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Pooler has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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2,756 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Pooler
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








She crab stew
Low country boil soup
Creole cobb salad
Cajun crab cake
Crispy gator bites
Brisket egg rolls
Hush puppy & pimento
Crawfish étouffée
Carolina lamb chops
Smokey ribeye
Chipotle lime pork mojo
Bananas foster cheesecake
Berry flambe
Tarte tatin
Caramel apple cheesecake
Appetizer shrimp and grits
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Chicken potstickers with dipping sauce
Deviled eggs with bacon
Filet bites with chimichurri and creamy horseradish sauce
Spicy ahi tuna - rare spicy ahi tuna on gf brown rice sesame crackers topped with avocado
Beet salad with whipped feta cheese and pistachios
Charleston "she" crab soup
Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
Mixed greens with granny smith apples, blue cheese crumbles and walnuts tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette
Southern greens with collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow bell peppers, spiced pecans tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Bbq shrimp - local shrimp cooked in bbq sauce with skillet onions, potatoes and green beans
Filet and golden tilefish with roasted red potatoes and asparagus
Filet mignon and shrimp scampi with asparagus and sweet potato hash
Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and a blackberry red wine sauce
Harissa salmon or local fish - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Local fish with a lima bean, corn and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Local fish with charleston red rice and roasted broccolini with a jalapeno peach sauce
Marinated flank steak with chimichurri sauce, roasted red potatoes and a vegetable medley
Filet and lobster tails with roasted potatoes and asparagus
2-4 person chia spice cake with vanilla orange zest icing topped with sugared ginger
2-4 person chocolate cake
2-4 person coconut cake
2-4 person vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Crème brûlée
Fudge brownies with salted caramel
Lobster bisque
Seafood chowder
Shrimp po' boy salad
Bayou gumbo
Grouper imperial
Salmon piccata
Ogeechee fish & grits
Trout almondine
Berry flambe
Georgia boy peach cobbler
White chocolate truffle mousse
Caramel apple cheesecake
Ligurian seafood stew
Cioppino seafood stew
Salad nicoise
Hearty minestrone soup (vegetarian)
Lobster arancini
Lobster deviled eggs
Sesame duck carpaccio
Maple pecan baked brie (vegetarian)
Lobster imperial (stuffed lobster tails)
Filet oscar
Steak florentine
Moules farcis
Tiramisu
Plum & walnut tarta caprese
Italian cream cake
White chocolate truffle mousse
Bruschetta
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Deviled eggs with bacon lardon
Filet bites with chimichurri and remoulade sauce
Warm crab dip
Brie and prosciutto on homemade rosemary shortbread with pepper jelly
Chicken potstickers with dipping sauce
Spicy ahi tuna - rare spicy ahi tuna on gf brown rice sesame crackers topped with avocado
Italian charcuterie
Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
Mixed greens with granny smith apples, blue cheese crumbles, walnuts tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Southern greens with collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow bell peppers, spiced pecans tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Beef brisket with scalloped potatoes and green beans
Local fish with lima bean, corn, and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob, and red potatoes
Pulled pork with mac and cheese and collard greens
Shrimp and grits
Taco bar (standalone dish, not paired with anything else): ground beef, chicken, shrimp, or fish (choose beforehand), queso, pico de gallo, mashed avocado, slaw, shredded cheese, sour cream, chipotle crema, tortilla chips, flour and corn tortillas
Coconut salmon with spinach, red onions over a bed of jasmine rice with a coconut milk sauce
Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and a blackberry red wine sauce
Harissa salmon or local fish - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Marinated flank steak with chimichurri sauce, roasted red potatoes and a vegetable medley
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Key lime pie
Tiramisu
Chia spice cake topped with sugared ginger
Awesome chocolate cake
Fudge brownies with salted caramel
Tamlas famous guacamole and chips
Salsa with chips
Homemade jalapeño queso with chips
Layered bean and cheese dip ,sour cream, avocado, onion, jalapeño and tomato
Loaded bean and cheese nachos
Mexican corn(elote)- creme fraiche and spices on roasted corn covered in cojita and served w/ lime
Spanish rice
Refined or black beans
Cilantro slaw
Black-eyed pea, roasted corn, avocado salad
Tacos- chicken, steak or shrimp
Chipotle chicken enchiladas with cheese and salsa verde
Vegan meat “tacos“ or enchiladas
Beef and chicken fajitas
Shredded beef barbacoa ( or jackfruit )
Chicken or steak quesadillas
Shrimp and cheese stuffed poblano’s
Deconstructed keylime pie
Churro bars with ice cream
Mexican chocolate pot de creme
Adult kitchen sink ice cream sandwiches w/ caramel and chocolate ganache
Seasonal fruit cobbler
Peach crumble( when in season) w/ ice cream
Brie and prosciutto on homemade rosemary shortbread with pepper jelly
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Chicken potstickers with dipping sauce
Italian charcuterie
Filet bites with chimichurri and creamy horseradish sauce
Deviled eggs with bacon lardon
Roasted red pepper hummus with veggies and naan bread
Spicy ahi tuna - rare spicy ahi tuna on gf brown rice sesame crackers topped with avocado
Spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Warm crab dip
Beet salad with whipped feta cheese and pistachios
Mixed greens with granny smith apples, blue cheese crumbles, walnuts tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Southern greens with collard greens, black eyed peas, yellow bell peppers, spiced pecans tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
Beef brisket with scalloped potatoes and green beans
Local fish with a lima bean, corn and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob and red potatoes
Pulled pork with mac and cheese and collard greens
Shrimp and grits
Harissa salmon or local fish - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Local fish with charleston red rice and roasted broccolini with a apricot glaze
Shrimp pasta - with cherry tomatoes, onions, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil tossed with linguini in a white wine garlic sauce
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Key lime pie
Awesome chocolate cake
Fudge brownies with salted caramel
Brunswick stew
Bayou gumbo
Black & blue wedge
Broccoli & cheddar casserole soup
(beef bourginon) red wine braised tenderloin | wild mushrooms | baby carrots | pearl onions | savory beef broth | crispy leeks | yukon gold potatoes
(caesar's palace) grilled romaine hearts | toasted asiago chips | garlic herb butter croutons | seared chicken breast | lemon dill caesar dressing | tricolor cherry tomato
(chicken cacciatore soup) braised chicken thigh | basil chifenade | roasted zucchini | toasted orzo | vegetable mire poix | herb tomato broth | olive tapenade
( ahumado brisket nachos) hickory brisket | smokey bbq glaze | queso blanco | seasoned tortilla strips | pickled jalapenos & onions | pico de gallo | scallions
( hush puppy & pimento) savory buttermilk hush puppies | fire roasted pimento cheese dip | heirloom tomatoes | peperoncini | pickled okra | mixed greens
(antipasto platter) prosciutto | pepperoni | artichoke hearts | pepperoncini | marinated mushrooms | olives | assorted cheese cubes | seasonal preserves | fresh berries
(bbq salmon roses) smoked atlantic salmon | tennessee whiskey bbq | southern succotash | scallions | red pepper caper relish
(brisket egg rolls) brisket egg rolls
(cajun crab cake) seared lump crab cake | mixed greens | cherry tomatoes | cajun remoulade | pickled okra | pepperoncino
(chicken yakitori skewers) sesame garlic skewered chicken thigh | ginger soy glaze | pineapple sticky rice | charred peppers | scallions
Ogeechee fish & grits
Country fried steak
Rosemary chicken & waffles
The honey dijon chicken
(black & bleu strip) blackened ny strip aged gorgonzola blistered cherry tomatoes truffle pommes frites sautéed broccolini honey balsamic gastrique
(balsamic chop) thick center cut pork chop balsamic gastrique | sweet potato soufflé | seasonal greens | apricot chutney | cast iron corn bread
(blackberry duck) smoked duck breast | duck fat roasted potatoes | blackberry compote | french haricotverts | balsamic gastrique | truffle carrot foam
(cabernet braised short ribs) braised short rib | rosemary demi glace | roasted vegetable mire poix | parmesan mashed potatoes | wilted baby spinach | toasted french baguette
(carolina lamb chops) herb crusted lamb chops | smoked gouda macaroni | grilled asparagus | carolina mustard glaze | baby carrots
(chefs favorite) seared jumbo lump crab cake | garlic herb butter gulf shrimp | lobster brandy sauce | parmesan risotto | lemon butter asparagus | parmesan crescent roll
(grouper imperial) crab imperial stuffed grouper | saffron rice pilaf | charred tomatoes | baby spinach | cajun lemon butter sauce | garlic bread
Georgia boy peach cobbler
Southern pecan pie
Bourbon caramel bread pudding
Banana cream trifle
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 Pooler.
What does a private chef service include in Pooler?
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 Pooler?
The price of renting a chef in Pooler 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 148 USD to 149 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 148 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 119 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 134 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 149 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 Pooler?
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 53 chefs available in Pooler. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Pooler 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 Pooler?
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 Pooler each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Pooler, 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 Pooler.
Cost of a private chef in Pooler
The cost of hiring a private chef in Pooler 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 148 USD to 149 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 148 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 119 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 134 USD
For 2 people: 149 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 Pooler?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Pooler: 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 Pooler!






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









