Private Chef in New York
900+ private chefs in NYC at your disposal. Chat with the chefs, customize your menu and join 57,000+ satisfied customers.
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Hire a personal chef in New York
Get ready to experience New York's incredible food scene with the best private chefs in NYC! If you love trying new flavors and want to boost your special occasions, the personal chef experience in NYC is for you.
Since 2016, over 57,469 guests have enjoyed the experience of a chef at home in NYC through Take a Chef. Do you need a private chef in NYC for a dinner party, a birthday celebration, or a special night with your best friends? We've got you covered.
Try something unique that fits your budget. Find a personal chef in New York that suits your taste, and let them create moments you and your guests will never forget.
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How it works
Submit your request
Tell us everything about your perfect meal, date and budget. No commitment at all.
Chat with chefs
Talk with as many private chefs as you want and get proposals until you find the right one.
Craft your menu
Customize it all! from the number of courses to the ingredients in your meals. It's your menu.
Book your chef
With the right chef and menu, it's time to complete your request, and mark your calendar!
Live the experience
Welcome your chef and relax! Enjoy great company and delicious meals from your kitchen.
Find the right chef for you
Start meeting private chefs who can make your dream meal come true.
942 available private chefs in New York
Get to know about our top-rated private chefs in New York.
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Over 57,400 guests enjoyed the experience of a personal chef in NYC
4.59 Chef
Guests have scored their experiences with a private chef in NYC with a 4.59.
4.75 Food quality
The menus our private chefs cooked for guests in New York hold a strong 4.75.
4.71 Presentation
Beyond flavor, the presentation of dishes by our personal chefs in New York scored 4.71.
4.67 Cleaningness
With our emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup earned a 4.67
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31,719 menus brought to life by our personal chefs in New York
Hire a private chef in New York to spice up your special occasions.
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Destructured tomatoe, pesto cream
Baby veggies caponata
Veggie tartare with green gazpacho
Zucchini carpaccio
Butternut squash wellington, mushrooms and creamy polenta
Grilled vegetables curry
Asparagus and mushroom truffled risotto
Carrot cake
Banana bread pudding
Tropezienne (specialty from st tropez)
Miso glazed eel
Miso glazed salmon gravlax
Ahi tuna tataki, sea weed, fried rice
Gyosas filled with langoustine
Tuna nigiri 3 ways
Assortment of nigiri
Sea bass with champagne and yuzu miso sauce
Braised beef curry udon with fukujinzuke pickle
Kohitsuji yaki – chargrilled teriyaki lamb chops
A5 beef sukiyaki with shitake mushrooms, aspargius, lemongrass and soy sauce
White chocolate y wasabi ganache, macha tea ice cream
Mandarin and sake trifle
Mango and yuzu tart
Calamari a la mallorquin
Duck rillette with figues
Arancini mozza tomatoes and mushrooms
Beet hummus, and beet pickles
Crab cake and wasabi mayo
Ahi tuna tataki
Scallops carpaccio and truffle
Artichokes cassolette and agridulce sauce
Lobster navarin, in bisque, green veggies
Chateaubriand, aspargius sautéed, potatoe millefeuille, red wine reduction
Wild seabass, cauliflower and coconut cream, roasted baby carrots
Pavlova with white chocolate ganache and red fruits
Exotic entremet,
Baba o rhum, mascarpone vanilla cream
Japanese grilled chicken meatballs (tsukune)
Pork and shrimp shumai
Soba salad with lemon–miso vinaigrette
Makombu-squash soup
Crispy duck with udon noodles, green beans with miso dressing, pickled cabbage
Dashi-braised chicken with root vegetables, green beans with miso dressing, pickled cabbage
Matcha gateau au chocolat
“shrimp and grits”: garlic shrimp with togarashi and black and white sesame seeds, crispy rounds of white corn grits, tomato jam
Arugula and beet salad: roasted beets, shaved ricotta salata, blood orange, pine nuts, mint
Carrots 3 ways: roasted heirloom carrots, confit carrot, raw shaved carrot, hazelnut, parsley, avocado, radish
“melon and prosciutto”: cubes of cantaloupe, italian prosciutto, balsamic glaze, mint
“bagels and lox”: platter of assorted bagels, cream cheese spreads, salmon lox, sliced tomatoes, pickled onions, capers
Deviled egg: smoked paprika, chive, caviar
“benedict”: choice of canadian bacon or salmon lox, mushroom focaccia, sous vide egg, hollandaise
Corn fritters: 3 cornmeal fritters with sweet corn, roasted oyster mushrooms, roasted corn and black beans salsa, cilantro crema
"cacio e pepe": classic hand cut spaghetti, black pepper, pecorino (can add confit cherry tomato, guanciale and basil)
“braise of the day”: braised beef, pork or lamb, sunny side up eggs, cornbread
Belgian waffle: 2 waffles, moscato soaked berries, zabaione, mint
Blueberry “johnny cakes”: white cornmeal pancakes with blueberry compote, sweet vanilla creme fraiche, mint
“all american”: 2 eggs any way, smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, short stack of pancakes
Frittata: cherry tomato, english peas, shrimp, basil, chili jam
“steak and eggs”: sous vide ny strip steak, 2 free range eggs, home fries, chimichuri
Banana french toast: brioche french toast, banana rum compote, almond butter, pineapple ginger syrup, whipped cream
Salmon: pan roasted salmon, wilted spinach, hollandaise
Burger: 8 ounce burgers, potato roll, pickle, lettuce, caramelized onion, "special sauce"
Moscato soaked berries and citrus segments, zabaione, biscotti
Panna cotta: vanilla panna cotta, blackberry compote, mint
Fruit salad: cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, mango, blueberries
Assorted pastries: croissants, sfogliatella, danish
Bombolone (italian donuts): variety of filled donuts. fillings: custard cream, nutella, pistachio, raspberry, blueberry almond
Mini tarts: chocolate, hazelnut, berries
Olive oil cake: almond olive oil cake, whipped cream, meyer lemon curd, mint
Devil mimosa eggs, compressed choux
Avocado choux, peekytoe crab, charcoal disk
Dorade carpaccio, tri-citrus vinaigrette, texture of radishes, oak leaf lettuce gel, guanaja chocolate zest
Linden tea smoked hake, purple shiso, black radishes, sweet & sour condiment, linden tree consommé
Sous-vide candy cane beets palet glazed, shaved black summer truffle, peas puree, cocoa tuile
Conchiglioni farcie chicken
Artichoke ravioli, eggplant puree, eggplant chips, (jamón) reduction jus
Marinade pork loins, country bread tuile, crispy pew-wee potatoes, green asparagus, roasted coffee pork jus
Sous-vide new york steak, apricot gochujang cauliflower, blueberry shrub foam, sumac shishito peppers
Tart cantaloupe melon, citrus sweet crust madeleine, almond cream, ganache vanilla, mint cilantro gel, honey tuile
Millefeuille my style, almond chibouste crémeux, salidou caramel, paddlefish black caviar,
Fresh organic strawberry, arugula olive oil, yogurt siphon, strawberry jus, honey tuile
“fo-gra” a traditional french foie gras pate made vegan with cashews, served with toast, seasonal jam,
“ tiny” bean salad, green beans, white beans, radicchio, basil, roasted mushrooms, with sweet white balsamic reduction
Lamb chop, (off bone) cream cauliflower; short rib strudel with whole grain mustard ; roasted broccolini ; finished with sauce perigoux
All spice cake, mescato poached pears, vanilla crème brulee, chocolate bark
Radicchio salad: charred radicchio leaf, baby romaine hearts, pickled currants, pine nuts, honey sherry vinaigrette, oregano
Fluke crudo, parsnip, uni, salmorigilo
Beef tartare: tartare of filet mignon, whole grain mustard, fried capers, garlic crostini, quail egg
Arugula salad: ricotta salata, blood orange, pine nuts, mint
Arctic char tartare: dice arctic char, dijon foam, chive, char caviar, dehydrated char skin chip
“chicken parm fritter”: crispy croquette of chicken confit with parmigiano reggiano mornay, spicy tomato ragu
Foie gras: slice of foie gras (moulard duck liver) terrine, toasted brioche, green grapes, spicy grape jam, walnuts
Prawn crudo: raw wild prawn, fermented chili sauce, sweet chili citrus vinaigrette, melon, crispy shallots, caviar, cilantro oil, micro leek
Carrot and winter squash soup: ginger, coconut foam, guanciale, cilantro oil, cashews
Grain salad: quinoa, roasted sweet potato, pear, gruyere cheese, maple mustard vinaigrette, crispy sage
Rigatoni "bolognese": classic tomato ragu with ground beef, carrot, celery, oregano, basil
Winter mushrooms: crispy maitake mushroom, roasted oyster mushrooms, pickled beech mushrooms, mornay, mushroom dashi
Gnocchi: homemade potato gnocchi, celery and celery root, fennel sausage, mint pesto, almond
"bucatini and clams": shellfish tomato bisque, little neck clams, bacon lardons, mint, basil
Kabocha squash raviolo: raviolo stuffed with cauliflower and basil mascarpone, kabocha squash cream sauce, roasted diced squash, guanciale, pumpkin spice
Spaghetti: bottarga, italian herbs, lemon, spicy breadcrumbs
Truffle pasta: hand cut spaghetti, white truffle sauce, wild mushroom, wild spinach, truffle peelings, parsley
Foie gras: seared foie gras (moulard duck liver), toasted brioche, fig jam, balsamic reduction
Pappardelle: hand cut pasta, wild boar ragu, pecorino
Fusilli: tomato ragu, braised beef shank, pecorino
Halibut: rosemary and garlic sous vide halibut, “ribollita” (stewed tuscan bean), guanciale, broccoli rabe, parsley pesto
Roasted cod: roasted atlantic cod, celery root “chowder”, diced celery and celery root, littleneck clam, clam and lemon foam
Ny strip steak: sous vide strip steak, potato pave, wild mushroom and spinach, port reduction
Beef rib: slow roasted beef rib, savoy cabbage, seasonal mushroom, bone marrow broth
Branzino: pan roasted branzino, lentils and pancetta, cauliflower, parsley veloute
Salmon: roasted salmon, barley, heirloom carrots, purple sweet potato, maple mustard miso vinaigrette, watercress
Ribeye: seared ribeye steak, white truffle cream potato gratin, tuscan kale, beef jus
Lentils: braised lentils, oyster mushrooms, sous vide egg, truffle oil, parsley, breadcrumb, pecorino
Berkshire pork belly: braised pork belly, leeks, sweet potato, brussels sprouts, apple maple gastrique
Scallops: pan roasted diver scallop, maitake mushroom, rainbow chard, parsnip, dashi
Roasted veal chop: rosemary sous vide veal chop, sweet potato purée, haricot verts, balsamic reduction
Duck: roasted duck breast, confit duck thigh terrine with apricot and pistachio, wild rice, haricot verts, crispy sage, duck jus
Chicken: sous vide then pan roasted chicken breast, chicken thigh roulade with duxelles and herbs, swiss chard, parsley veloute
Moscato soaked berries, zabaione, biscotti
Strawberry cheesecake: classic ricotta cheesecake, candied strawberry, strawberry compote
Pistachio cake with pistachio mousse, hazelnut mousse and pistachio gel, blood orange and rose sorbet
Chocolate mousse cake: chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, cherry vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta: vanilla panna cotta, blackberry compote, mint
Pear: port braised pear with cinnamon, “crumb cake”, sweet creme fraiche, mint
“ferrero rocher cake”: layered chocolate vanilla cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, hazelnuts
Olive oil cake: almond olive oil cake, whipped cream, meyer lemon curd, mint
Lemon ricotta cake: meyer lemon curd, blueberry compote, whipped cream
A menu just for you
Planning a special event but not sure what to serve? Let our personal chefs guide you in creating the perfect menu for any occasion.
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Frequently asked questions
Check below the frequently asked questions about hiring our private chefs in New York
What does a private chef service include in New York?
The personal chef services in NYC include designing a menu, acquiring ingredients, arranging pre-service setup, cooking on-site, providing table service, and conducting post-event kitchen and space cleaning. Tableware and glassware are not included, and gratuity is left to the guests' discretion.
How much does a personal chef cost in NYC?
The cost of a private chef in NYC varies from 97 to 140 USD per person, depending on the group size. Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 97 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, the average is 90 USD per person, and for 3 to 6 people, it's 110 USD per person. On average, for 2 guests, the rate for a private chef in New York is 140 USD per person. It's essential to note that pricing may vary seasonally and is influenced by the destination. Last-minute bookings for a personal chef in New York may also incur price fluctuations.
How can I hire a private chef in New York?
To rent a chef in NYC, select a date, specify guests, and share food preferences and kitchen details. Within hours, you'll get four customized menus and will be able to view chef profiles, reviews, and dish images.
Communicate directly with chefs, make menu changes, and finalize your reservation on the website. Upon confirmation, receive the chef's contact for additional details.
How can I find a private chef in New York?
If you're looking for private chef services in NYC, we have +942 professionals available. To discover the best chef, simply fill out the form. The top 4 local chefs available on your chosen date will send their menu proposals. Before you hire a personal chef in NYC, you can thoroughly review their professional profiles and select the chef/proposal that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in NYC?
No, there is no set maximum for a private chef experience in NYC, but it's typically designed for intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited space. While there's no strict limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
As part of the personal chef service and experience, yes, the chef of your selection will prepare the menu at your home with freshly bought ingredients and their main cooking tools. If any part of it requires complex work or specific tools, your private chef may prepare a couple of things ahead of time.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
You totally should! At every table, there is always someone who loves food and wants to share some time with the chef, learn some craft tricks, and even hear the step-by-step for each dish on the menu. It's your house; take the chance to feel like a chef for a night!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are one of the priorities of professional cooking. Every one of our private chefs in NYC is dedicated to the same service standards as a restaurant but with the advantage of personalized treatment for you and your guests. After customizing your menu, the chef purchases what they need to make it come to life on the date you schedule.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not included with your booking by default. But you can always discuss with your personal chef ways to accommodate drinks as an "extra" on the menu proposals for the night.
How much should I tip a private chef in NYC?
You are entirely free to decide on the tip you consider appropriate for your personal chef and their service. But if you would like to know, based on the tips of nearly 57,469 guests in New York City, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about private chefs in New York
Learn more about our personal chefs in New York
With an average age of 43, our NYC personal chefs offer extensive culinary expertise.
61% of our chefs are women
Just 5 hours from request to menu
Our first private chef service in New York was in 2016-03-26.
15% of our private chef services in New York include kids.
A single client has booked the same private chef in NYC 12 times.
26% increase in the number of private chef bookings in NYC in the last year
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 4 languages
More than 60.8% of guests hire a private chef in NYC more than once
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 5 days
We uploaded over 6,653 pictures of our NYC personal chef experience.
It takes 2 days, on average, from requesting to booking a personal chef.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef in NYC?
Depending on the number of guests, booking prices range from 97 USD to 140 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 97 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 110 USD
For 2 people: 140 USD
Prices charged by our private chefs in NYC can vary greatly depending on the season and month. Check out this chart to see the average pricing differences.
How many private chef services are booked in NYC each month?
Personal chef reservations vary depending on the location and season. In popular tourist destinations like New York, the demand for private chefs may differ monthly. Learn more:
Any month is a great time to enjoy a private chef in the comfort of your home. However, last-minute reservations may come at a higher price. Step ahead and book a chef at home now for your next important date.
How many private chefs sign up in New York each month?
We've been in the private chef scene in NYC for over a decade, and our team of professional chefs continues to grow every month.
We add up to 9 new personal chefs each month as ambassadors. Our team reviews their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new chefs to meet.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in NYC?
Our main six types of cuisine in New York are:
Mediterranean
Italian
French
Japanese
Mexican
Latin American
However, the most requested in New York are the exciting Surprise cuisine menus, where you let our chefs design a menu for you!
Our private chefs create personalized menus for each request, taking into account dietary restrictions and proposing fusion options. Submit your request to explore thrilling culinary possibilities crafted by our personal chefs.
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Enjoy a unique culinary experience with a Private Chef at home in NYC
Enjoy a private chef service in the comfort of your own home. If you're considering a private chef for dinner for 2 in NYC, we'll transform your home into one of the city's best restaurants exclusively for you and your significant other.
Take a Chef offers a unique dining experience for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, or family gathering. Just share your culinary preferences, and our chefs will create original menu ideas tailored to your tastes.
On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal in your home. Plus, they'll leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived.
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Our private chefs in New York come from top culinary schools worldwide
With over 800 chefs in New York, including those specializing in healthy personal chef services and private chef dinner parties in NYC, we can easily find the right fit for you.
Our chefs were trained at top culinary schools and have experience in the city's best restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Everything is customized to your liking—you can modify the menu and talk directly to our chef to ensure it's just right.
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A Private Chef is a unique idea
Filled with Michelin-star restaurants, New York City is a hub for amazing international cuisine. But why not bring that experience home? Create a unique and intimate dining experience with Take a Chef. More than just a private chef agency in NYC, we specialize in providing exceptional experiences. Whether you're seeking a private chef for a night in NYC or a special culinary event, we've got you covered.
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Explore our personal chefs in New York
Each private chef in New York brings their flair to the table, making them truly unique. Share the specifics of your event, and let us match you with the best private chefs in New York. They'll personalize every aspect of your dining experience, ensuring everyone enjoys a taste of the good life, no matter the occasion or location.
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