Private Chef in Redding
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Redding
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Redding in January 2020, more than 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Redding and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Shasta County.
Starting in 2020, 111,023 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Redding. To book your chef in Redding, 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 31,055 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 69,871 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 111,023 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Redding usually book menus around 180 USD per person, including 4.09 courses, sharing an average of 4.89 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 Redding.












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
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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!
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17 Private Chefs in Redding
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More than 111,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Redding have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Redding received an average score of 4.77.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Redding has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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31,055 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Redding
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








"os a moelle" roasted grass fed bone marrow encrusted with herb & garlic confit pistou with pecorino romano & roasted walnut, local bread & sauce bordelaise
Oysters raw & “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto breadcrumbs
Steak tartare, local beef, capers, red onion, aged vinegars, ishiri & olive oil, sous vide & cured egg yolk, horseradish creme & pickled vegetables served with crostini
Seasonal flatbread handmade dough, tomato reduction, guanciale, parmesan & fresh arugula (example)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & sage blossom shrub
Farm lettuces with marinated onions & market spring vegetables with sheep's milk feta & preserved lemon and garden herb vinaigrette
Charcuterie & cheese board display bacon wrapped country pate, foie blond liver mousse & salumi with local cheese selections served with mustard, local fruit, pickled vegetables & other accouterments with crostini & gougeres (counts as both selections)
Mushroom stuffed mushrooms, crimini caps, roasted with a chanterelle, allium & goat cheese filling served with local greens
Asparagus arancini, carnaroli rice, fontina cheese wild leek flowers, fried crispy served with minted pistou & preserved lemon
Romaine & kale caesar salad with coddled egg caesar dressing, anchovy, cured egg yolk, torn country batard crutons & shaved parmesan
Heirloom tomato & stone fruit salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou & preserved lemon (late june-oct)
Bluefin tuna tartare, cucumber, avocado, fennel, with herb & avocado mousse, shoyu & extra virgin olive oil with dehydrated citrus chips
Fried agnolotti pasta, filled with ricotta & spinach tossed with peppercorn brown butter & pecorino romano, with a tomato conserva sauce
Sous vide & charred pork belly, caramelized citrus, sesame soy glaze with aged banyuls vinegar & pickled mustard seed
Farmer's market spring risotto, english peas, asparagus & sweet corn with carnaroli rice, parmesan & garden herb pistou
Oak roasted mushroom risotto with allium confit, carnaroli rice, roasted hazlenut & kale pistou (vegan)
Moules marinière, mediterranean mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots, fines herbs & white wine served with aioli & grilled bread
Blistered asparagus filled agnolotti del plin pasta pistou of garden herbs, walnut, garlic confit & wilted farm greens with black peppercorn, extra virgin olive oil & shaved pecorino romano
Red kuri squash angolotti de plin pasta, with estero gold reserve cheese, sage & peppercorn brown butter, pistou & wilted farm greens
Cacio e pepe, fresh handmade calendula & cocoa pastas with pecorino romano, cultured butter & toasted black peppercorn (pasta made on site)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, black vinegar, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & wild allium blossom shrub
Seared day boat scallop with charred stonefruit vinaigrette, fresh corn polenta & vanilla sea salt
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, jambon de bayonne & crispy puff pastry ($25 per person suppplement)
Quinoa & blistered asparagus salad with roasted walnuts, citrus vinaigrette, garden herbs & extra virgin olive oil (vegan)
Liberty farms sous-vide “peking” duck daikon & carrot salad with salted fennel with roasted wild mushroom, shallot & cabbage with an ishiri shoyu & hoisin gastrique served with mandarin crepes
Buttermilk fried chicken, brined & cooked sous-vide before frying to crispy perfection, served with belgian candy cap liege waffles, cultured butter with maldon sea salt & maple syrup
Snake river farms wagyu steak, citrus & garlic potato skordalia, with blistered asparagus & roulette peppers with a preserved lemon & herb chermoula with smoked sea salt
Seared salmon with warm spring vegetable & roasted mushroom salad with balsamic brown butter
Dry aged cote de boeuf, with blistered asparagus & roulette peppers, potato skordalia, umami salsa verte & smoked sea salt
Whole black cod experience, charred miso, steamed & smoked with root vegetable soubise, aromatic umami nage, sorrel, basils & nasturtium
Pacific halibut, encrusted with hazelnut compound butter, asparagus & mushroom ragout with herb & citrus salad
West coast bluefin tuna, spice encrusted & seared with fennel soubise, sweet italian frying peppers & a stonefruit fennel pollen shrub
Humboldt grassfed pichana steak, grilled sweet corn & heirloom peppers with an anchovy & preserved lemon chimichurri
Pacific bourride, french seafood stew with local cod, mussels, clams & prawns in a saffron broth that is emulsified with garlic aioli served with toasted baguette
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse & italian amaro with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Chocolate & pistachio praline tart, cultured butter shortbread, ganache, warm toasted italian meringue & salted pistachio caramel
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with dark chocolate ganache, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Meyer lemon cheesecake, biscoff & muscovado sugar crust, with meyer lemon curd & toasted italian meringue
Saddened chocolate cake with candy cap ice cream, salted caramel, chantilly creme & cinnamon
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices with caramelized dry creek peaches, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Caramelized dry creek peach, tart tatin, spiced caramel, vanilla bean sea salt, cultured butter pate brisee & creme fraiche mousse (made on-site)
Dry creek peach galettes, with cinnamon walnut frangipane, chantilly creme & a blitz puff pastry crust with handmade ice cream
Strawberry shortcake, coconut & cardamon spiced mamahri doughnuts, fresh local strawberries macerated with bourbon served with coconut mousse (vegan)
Greek salad- romaine, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, feta cheese and oregano vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato caprese- mozzarella, aged balsamic vinegar, basil
Kale, quinoa and stone fruit- lemon vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato gazpacho- avocado, croutons and fresh herbs
Green gazpacho- melon, cucumber, almond, citrus and herbs
Corn chowder- smoked corn, bacon, potato and hominy
Potato gnocchi, grilled corn, shiitake, green onion and tomato
Bone marrow with parsley salad and grilled sourdough
Carrot ginger soup- ginger snaps, chile oil, cilantro
Potato bisque- bacon, broccoli, cheddar
Chicken tortilla soup-
Pesto risotto- zuchinni and pine nuts
Roasted filet and jumbo shrimp – sauteed spinach and mashed potato, beef sauce and beurre blanc
Lobster risotto and charred steak – lobster sauce and hangar steak
Ny steak oscar style- asparagus, jumbo lump crab meat and bearnaise sauce
Pork ribeye and steamed clams- grilled pork, with clams and fideos
Pork belly pot au feu with diver scallops – hearty broth with aromatics
Yogurt panna cotta with grapes and honey
Chocolate mousse, almond crumble, raspberry glace
Chocolate tarte- dark chocolate, pistachios, orange
Meyer lemon tartatine- vanilla ice cream
Fig and almond tart- fresh figs and whipped creme fraiche
Charcuterie board (thin sliced artisan meats, craft cheese, nuts, berries, fruit, pickled vegetables)
Endive salad (endive, gorgonzola, dates, apple, candied walnut, fines herbs, champagne vinaigrette)
Gnocchi with arugula pesto (potato, egg, flour, arugula pesto, parmesan)
Petite beef tenderloin (filet mignon, roasted garlic mashed potato, asparagus, demi glace)
Latin salmon (king salmon, black bean corn hash, pickled jicama, poblano cream)
Sea scallops (diver scallops, creamy polenta, swiss chard, arugula pesto, pickled red onion)
Risotto primavera (arborio, parmesan, english peas, portabella, zucchini, bell pepper, spinach nage)
Baklava (phyllo, pistachio, cinnamon, vanilla, orange, lemon, honey)
Creme brulee (vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, berries)
Passion fruit cheesecake (macadamia crust, passion fruit, cream cheese filling, berries)
Pico and guacamole with fresh tortilla chips
Shrimp ceviche with fresh made tortilla chips
Red rice and black beans
Tortilla soup
Mexican street corn elote
Quesabirria with consomme
Street tacos
Smoky tri tip tacos
Baja fish tacos
Cuban style flan
Mangonada sorbet with strawberry compote
Tres leches cake
Hummus (classic or roasted red pepper)
Tzatziki w/warm pita bread
Marinated olives & almond
Falafel with whipped feta & honey dip served with warm pita
Greek salad
Arugula & watermelon salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette and feta
Kale caesar salad
Chopped salad
Eggplant parmesan
Tomato basil bruschetta pasta
Spinach & ricotta stuffed shells
Stuffed portobello mushroom
Tiramisu
Chocolate mousse
Lemon sorbet
Strawberry shortcake
Parmesan snap peas: grated parmesan ,breadcrumbs, snap peas olive oil
Zucchini noodle salad, zucchini, edamame, fresh, mini mozzarella balls, peanut nuts, pesto, thinly sliced zucchini into pasta shapes
Antipasto chickpea salad: artichokes, chickpeas, spinach,olives, avocado creamy dressing
Baby kale and quinoa salad tender kale leaves tossed with fluffy quinoa, dried cranberries,, and a citrus dressing
Bruschetta - toasted baguette with a topping of diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and balsamic glaze
Moroccan carrot salad finley with a madeleine thin, carrots, cooked quinoa, golden, raisins, shell, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, parsley, mint dressing, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cumin, and olive oil
Artichoke potato salad, roasted bread, peppers, halves into small little pieces, artichoke slowly braised in the oven dress with your vinaigrette and fresh arugula
Summer peach salad salad croutons, basil, vinaigrette, tomatoes, and peaches , fresh mozzarella
Crispy cauliflower bites – chipotle aioli , micros cilantro
Arancini: crispy risotto balls stuffed with cheese and served with marinara sauce
Broccoli- and cheddar-stuffed potato skins with avocado cream
Baba ganoush smoky roasted eggplant puree mixed with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, served with fresh veggies or pita chips
Charred eggplant & tahini tartare smoky eggplant • silky tahini • pomegranate pearls • preserved lemon • micro herbs : serve in a ring mold with sumac-dusted pita crisps
Jumbo mushrooms, breadcrumbs, stuffed celery, onions, garlic with a red pepper, chipotle aïoli on top
Butternut and goat cheese, cristina’s butternut squash, diced baguette toasted spread goat cheese on cristina sprinkle with thyme leaves, flaky salt and olive oil oil
Lentil and sweet potato shepherd's pie a latin twist on the classic, featuring spiced lentils and sweet potatoes baked under a layer of mashed yucca
- cauliflower steak with kaffir lime infused thai style curry sauce
Guyanese-style vegan chow mein: a flavorful plant-based take on the traditional guyanese dish. stir-fried noodles tossed with crisp vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, all seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and a hint of five-spice. this veg
Mediterranean eggplant steaks with herbed couscous: thick slices of eggplant marinated in olive oil, garlic, and za'atar, grilled or roasted until tender. accompaniment: plated over herbed couscous with pomegranate arils and a dollop of vegan yogurt
Creamy tomato vegan pasta: indulge in our rich and creamy pasta dish, featuring tender cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic
Vegan lasagna – layers of lasagna noodles, vegan ricotta (made from tofu or cashews), marinara sauce, and sautéed vegetables
Shiitake mushroom roll marinated, sautéed shiitake strips with scallion, cucumber, and a hint of vegan teriyaki glaze on top vegan fried rice
Ricotta & spinach stuffed shells jumbo pasta shells filled with herbed ricotta and spinach, baked in a robust tomato sauce and topped with parmesan
Thai green curry with tofu fragrant coconut curry loaded with seasonal vegetables, tofu, and thai basil. served with jasmine rice
Coconut chia pudding layers of vanilla chia pudding, mango puree, and toasted coconut flakes
Sweet rice (meetha chawal) : creamy and sweet basmati rice pudding made with dairy-free milk, sugar, and a hint of cardamom, mixed with plump and juicy raisins. a classic indian dessert with a modern twist, perfect for those looking for a vegan and delici
Apple and walnut mini tarts thinly sliced local apples baked in almond flour tart shells, sweetened naturally with dates and spiced with cinnamon
Berry almond tart: a tart featuring a buttery almond crust filled with fresh california berries. ingredients: crust: almond flour, butter, sugar, egg filling: assorted fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), honey or sugar, lemon juice
-mango sticky rice description: sweet and creamy coconut sticky rice paired with fresh mango slices, topped with a drizzle of coconut milk. a traditional asian dessert with a tropical twist. ( again can be gluten/ dairy free)
Vegan cheesecake – a smooth and creamy cheesecake made with cashews, coconut cream, and a dairy-free crust, often topped with fresh fruit
Banana and almond butter protein muffins: ingredients: ripe bananas almond butter whey protein powder (vanilla flavor) oats baking powder dark chocolate chunks
Chocolate panna cotta: berry colli , creamy custard topped with chocolate sauce
Blistered heirloom peppers with creamy labneh dipping sauce
Charcuterie & cheese board, various cheeses, hand-made bacon wrapped country porc pate, with prosciutto & coppa served with mustard, pickled stuff, olives, fruit, and other accompaniments
Gruyere & parmesan gougeres baked fresh on site, with local salumi, dijonaise & pickled vegetables in slider format
Fresh local figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto & served with a roasted fig mostarda
Farm lettuces with marinated onions & market vegetables with fresh cheese & cured egg yolk
Heirloom tomato & peach salad with mixed mints & basils, fresh cheese & aged vinegars
Quinoa & market vegetable salad with citrus vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese &
Smashed cucumber & heirloom melon salad with, basils & mints topped with sheep's milk feta
Herb roasted chicken breast, sliced and served with garden herb pistou
Seasonal white fish, served with a citrus & caper sauce
Grilled flat-iron steak, sliced & served with a toasted coriander chimichurri
Spatchcocked & sous vide whole chicken, with a citrus & herb jus
Grand mariner dark chocolate truffles
Blueberry & citrus olive oil cakes, individually baked
Brown butter almond gateau basque with citrus pastry creme
Chocolate dipped eclairs with orange pastry creme
Mini brie cheese crostini – topped with local fig jam and fresh thyme
Smoked salmon blinis – topped with crème fraîche and dill
Baby kale and quinoa salad tender kale leaves tossed with fluffy quinoa, dried cranberries, and a citrus dressing
Caprese salad – slices of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
Charred octopus salad – with arugula, pickled red onion, and citrus vinaigrette
Marin farmers’ market salad a mix of fresh greens, shaved fennel, radishes, and heirloom carrots tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette, topped with toasted almonds
Roasted beet and goat cheese salad – fresh greens with sonoma goat cheese, roasted beets, and candied walnuts, drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette
Arugula and parmesan salad: baby arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette & toasted pine nuts
Butternut squash soup – garnished with sage and hazelnut brown butter
Roasted red pepper & corn soup sweet roasted red peppers and fresh corn in a smoky, creamy base with a hint of paprika
Lobster bisque luxuriously smooth soup made with sweet butter lobster, finished with a dollop of crème fraîche and a drizzle of chive oil
Oysters rockefeller with garlic parmesan, breadcrumbs fresh oysters are topped with a mixture of garlic, parmesan, and a touch of breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. topped with chives
Oysters on the half shell – with champagne mignonette
Herbed zucchini fritters pan-fried zucchini patties with fresh dill, parsley, and almond flour, served with a garlic-cashew cream
Crispy cauliflower bites – tossed in a spicy maple glaze
Savory mushroom tartlets – featuring local chanterelles and caramelized shallots
Wine-glazed pear bruschetta – on grilled sourdough with mascarpone
Charcuterie board – featuring local cheeses, cured meats, and wine jelly
Crispy brussel sprouts infused with garlic, chipotle aioli, topped with parmesan cheese black pepper
Dungeness crab cakes golden, pan-fried crab cakes made with fresh dungeness crab meat, paired with a zesty meyer lemon aioli for a burst of citrus
Wine-glazed pear bruschetta grilled sourdough bread topped with creamy mascarpone, slices of wine-glazed pear, and a drizzle of honey, finished with a touch of cracked black pepper
Mini goat cheese crostini toasted baguette slices topped with creamy, tangy goat cheese, a dollop of locally sourced fig jam, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme for a perfect sweet-savory bite
Pigs in a blanket: high quality sausages wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown
Grilled artichokes smoky, tender grilled artichokes served with a side of creamy garlic aioli and a touch of preserved lemon for tang
Local beet carpaccio thinly sliced roasted beets arranged like carpaccio, topped with crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts, and orange segments, drizzled with olive oil
Burrata plate creamy burrata cheese served with roasted cherry tomatoes, a swirl of fresh pesto, and toasted focaccia for dipping
Pan-seared sea bass crisp-skinned sea bass served on a bed of fennel and citrus salad, finished with a drizzle of herb-infused olive oil
Garlic halibut with citrus beurre blanc-local halibut, fresh herbs, and meyer lemons,roasted romanesco and wild rice pilaf
Roasted salmon filet wild salmon with a pistachio crust, served on a bed of asparagus and topped with a beurre blanc sauce
Chipotle honey-glazed salmon pan-seared salmon brushed with a smoky chipotle and honey glaze, served over roasted sweet potatoes and charred corn salsa
Herb-crusted rack of lamb tender lamb coated with a savory herb crust, served with creamy potato gratin and a rich red wine reduction
Seared duck breast succulent duck breast with a crispy skin, served with a cherry-port reduction and wild rice pilaf
Coq au vin french-inspired chicken braised in red wine with pearl onions, mushrooms, and lardons, served with crusty bread
Greek lemon chicken & potatoes : oven-roasted chicken and potatoes marinated in a mixture of lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. baked, with veggies
Grilled ribeye steak perfectly grilled ribeye steak served with garlic mashed potatoes, charred broccolini, and fresh chimichurri sauce
Filet mignon with béarnaise sauce description: tender filet mignon steak served with a classic béarnaise sauce made from clarified butter, egg yolks, and herbs. presentation: plated with a side of roasted vegetables and purée (mashed potatoes)
Surf & turf: choice of steak cut, butter garlic herb lobster, smashed potatoes, butter carrots
Stuffed portobello mushrooms large portobello mushrooms filled with a mixture of quinoa, spinach, and gruyère cheese, baked until bubbly
Vegetable ratatouille a colorful medley of summer vegetables slow-roasted and served over creamy polenta with a drizzle of basil oil
Stuffed bell pepper – roasted local bell pepper filled with a savory blend of wild rice, heirloom beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, finished with a smoky tomato reduction, black beans, rice, toasted almond crumble
Grilled chicken with lemon and rosemary free-range chicken breasts marinated with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and fresh rosemary, served with roasted root vegetables
Herb-crusted cauliflower steak thick cauliflower slices roasted with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, served over a bed of mashed sweet potatoes
Meyer lemon bars: tangy and sweet bars made with fresh meyer lemons, which are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange
Meyer lemon olive oil cake – almond flour-based with citrus glaze & candied lemon peel
Apple and walnut mini tarts thinly sliced local apples baked in almond flour tart shells, sweetened naturally with dates and spiced with cinnamon
Berry almond tart: buttery tart shell - almond crust filled with pastry cream , topped berries
Lavender crème brûlée a rich custard infused with fragrant lavender, topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust
Chocolate mousse cups silky chocolate mousse topped with a sprinkle of sonoma sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil for balance
Rustic apple galette a flaky, free-form pastry filled with spiced apples, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta: creamy panna cotta with flecks of vanilla bean, served with a bright raspberry coulis
Wine-poached pears pears poached in red wine and warm spices, served with a dollop of mascarpone cream
Carrot cake petit fours miniature carrot cakes layered with cream cheese frosting and topped with candied pecans
Flourless chocolate cake dense, rich chocolate cake finished with a red wine reduction and fresh berries
Seasonal berry pavlova crisp meringue topped with whipped cream, seasonal berries, and a drizzle of honey
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Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Redding.
What does a private chef service include in Redding?
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 Redding?
The price of renting a chef in Redding 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 163 USD to 327 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 163 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 178 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 112 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 327 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 Redding?
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 17 chefs available in Redding. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Redding 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 Redding?
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 Redding each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Redding, 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 Redding.
Cost of a private chef in Redding
The cost of hiring a private chef in Redding 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 163 USD to 327 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 163 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 178 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 112 USD
For 2 people: 327 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 Redding?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Redding: 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 Redding!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Redding?
Did you ever have the possibility to bring a Michelin Star restaurant to the comfort of your house? That is what Take a Chef brings to you. We will bring the best chef in the region to the comfort of your house. You will be to personalize the menu any way you see fit so you can make this moment unforgettable!

Our Private Chefs in Redding go the extra mile
The magic starts from the moment you request us a service. From the start, our chefs have you and your guests as the protagonist of the night. You will be deciding what and when you want to eat, you simply have to share with us your food tastes. When the day of the service arrives, our chefs will be taking care of everything! From grocery shopping to cleaning after the service. All of that so you can simply sit back and enjoy it.

Do you want to try something new in Redding? We have the perfect idea!
Situations involving your senses are the experiences that make the best memories. This is Take a Chef’s philosophy. We want you to build new memories around high-end dishes cooked by our private chefs at the comfort of your house. Give Take a Chef a try and enjoy this wonderful experience.






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









