Private Chef in San Bernardino
Rent one of our 229 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in San Bernardino
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in San Bernardino in September 2016, more than 229 Private Chefs have joined our platform in San Bernardino and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in San Bernardino County.
Starting in 2016, 210 guests have already enjoyed a chef in San Bernardino. To book your chef in San Bernardino, 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 96 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 238 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.32 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 210 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in San Bernardino usually book menus around 217 USD per person, including 4.22 courses, sharing an average of 3.63 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 San Bernardino.












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.
229 Private Chefs in San Bernardino
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.37 Chef
The guests in San Bernardino have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.37.
4.21 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in San Bernardino received an average score of 4.21.
4 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4 average score.
4.52 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in San Bernardino has been scored with a 4.52 on average.
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96 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in San Bernardino
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








-mini arancini with spicy tomato and red pepper sauce
-warm brioche with goat's cheese, arugula, and pickled pear
-carnitas, red slaw, green salsa on tortilla
-daily ceviche on lime tortillas green salsa
-pear and prosciutto crostini with cream cheese and honey
-tomato confit bruschetta with parmesan shards
-olive tapenade, french toast, and sour cream
-chilled cucumber, smoked salmon, sour cream on toast
-bbq spanish octopus with moroccan cous cous salad, chorizo, crispy potatoes fresh lemon
-cream of lobster bisque baked with crisp pastry topping
-chilled creme vichyssoise with buttered leek and angel hair fries
-wild mushroom and black truffle risotto, parmesan, and fresh herbs
- mixed berry salad on a bed of avocado crème, with baby arugula, goats cheese crumble and caramelized pecans tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
-beet tartar salad on warm brioche with baby salad
-seared and spiced ahi tuna with thai dressing, micro herb salad and pickled peppers,
-pan seared sea scallops, celeriac puree and bacon sesame seed crust and sweet pea jus
Asparagus and artichoke risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
Capresse salad with pesto,grilled peaches and grilled bread
Blackened grilled tuna with a warm sicilian style salad, served with hot crusty olive bread
-sydney caesar salad, crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble
-char grilled rib eye, wild mushrooms, green pepper cream and truffle fries
-harissa spiced salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with moroccan couscous
-cioppino seafood stew, parmesan polenta with toasted ciabatta
-oven roasted sea bass, ratatouille, herb olive oil with fresh spaghetti
-seared atlantic salmon, paris mash, asparagus, and a tomato moroccan dressing
-pan seared swordfish, herb crust, tuscan tomato dressing, and sweet potato puree
-herb and pepper pepper-crusted chateaubriand, red wine jus, wild mushrooms, fondant potatoes, and carved table-side
Char grilled tenderloin fillet steak, wild baby fennel, tomato confit crispy parmesan potatoes and italian herb butter
Char grilled filet steak and lobster thermidor with potato gratin and caesar salad
Char grilled new york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato and roasted bay potatoes with basil
-char grilled filet steak, red wine jus with potato gratin, and french beans wrapped in smoked bacon
-roast rack of new zealand lamb, provincial vegetables, gratin potatoes, and minted jus
-crispy duck breast, red coconut curry, glazed pineapple with egg noodles and asian greens
-duck two-way, slow-roasted wood duck breast, citrus glaze, and duck leg confit and herb salad
-classic filet mignon au poivre, hand cut truffle fries and ratatouille
-classic prime filet beef wellington, red wine pepper sauce, paris mash, and fresh greens
Almond frangipane tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream
-eton mess, crispy meringue, vanilla ice cream, and mixed berries
-apple tarte au tatin with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
-sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
-vanilla creme brûlée with mixed berries and biscotti
Chocolate and pistachio tart with raspberry sorbet
-flourless chocolate cake made with ground almonds served with vanilla bean ice cream
Edamame with spicy truffle (vegetarian)
Selection of makisushi
Oysters with japanese pickle and green apple
Vegetable dumplings (vegetarian)
Black cod, miso broth & daikon chips
Whole roasted black bass with ginger and scallions
Hibachi style shrimp and steak with fried rice
Udon noodles with sichuan sauce, spinach and spicy peanut oil (vegetarian)
White chocolate and matcha cheesecake
Dark chocolate mousse with kumquats and chocolate miso tuile
Matcha cheesecake with red fruits
Fresh fruit plate with coconut cream
Edamame with truffle salt
Yellow tail carpaccio
Nigiri tour (toro, sea urchin, yellowtail, salmon, scallop)
Matcha crème brûlée
Caramelized onion flatbread | fig marmalade | crumbled goat cheese
Edamame crostini | ponzu | meyer lemon zest | salt
Bbq scented chicken | plantain chip | mango relish | coriander
Spicy ahi tuna wonton | jalapeno | ginger | avocado mousse | wasabi dust
Kale roasted red pepper | cucumber | candied nuts | red wine vinaigrette
Butter lettuce | sliced radish | tarragon | chive | champagne vinaigrette
Eggplant carpaccio | tahini | tomato | jalapeno | oregano | lemon zest
Cobb salad | hard boiled egg | cherry tomato | crisp bacon | blue cheese
Sweet corn ravioli | roasted corn | brown butter | sage
Miso glazed black cod | scallions
Pan roasted branzino | red wine reduction
Slow roasted filet | bordelaise jus***
Caramel bittersweet chocolate glazed espresso brownie | salted caramel
S’mores | homemade graham cracker crust |clover honey
Ghirardelli chocolate flourless cake | raspberry | pistachios dust
Mixed market fruit | berries | mint
Greek mezze platter: e.g, 2 types freshly made hummus, olives, fresh veggies, pita etc
Greek meatball with mint chutney
Greek lemon potatoes
Greek wedge salad
Red snapper, pickled red onion , greek lemon potatoes
Champagne and lemon pallet cleanser
Chocolate baklava (handmade)
Greek butter cookies
Assorted cheese & antipasti platters
Mini beef slider
Duo of crostini: artichoke & tomatoes
Truffle flatbread
Calamari friti : lightly fried squid with lemon aioli & smoked paprika
Salmon ceviche with blue corn chips
Roast duck quesadilla
Japanese fusion salmon ceviche
Crab meat orrichiette
Seasonal ravioli with sage brown butter sauce
Chicken pot sticker with ponzu dipping sauce
Chicken lettuce cup 5 spice marinated chicken, scallion, shaved onion, peanuts
Classic aranchini
Mushroom risotto
Chicken caesar salad
Spicy sausage with parmesan polenta
Clam chowder
Pan roasted rib eye with spice pan glaze sauce
Roasted chicken tight with roasted salsa
Roast dry aged salmon over chimichurri
White fish with herbs white wine nage
Parmesan chicken breast with caper butter sauce
Bbq ribs with smoked tangy bbq sauce
Garlic butter shrimp over garlic butter rice
Crab cake with mustard aioli ( additional $15/person)
Grilled lobster tail with cajun butter garlic sauce ( additional $25/person)
Cheese cake with berries compote
Tiramisu & shaved chocolate
Chocolate mousse cake walnut dust, macerated berries, strawberry reduction
Classic creme brûlée
Churros & ice cream
Coconut bread pudding & cookies crunch ice cream
Creamy roasted pumpkin soup with nutmeg (vegetarian)
Acapulco ceviche
Broiled brussel sprouts, bacon, balsamic garlic lemon aioli
Vegan ceviche (soy based, tomato, avocado, orange, lime, cilantro, parsley, served with chips) (vegetarian)
Carnitas, green salsa, rice and beans
Grilled chicken breast with quinoa and roasted vegetables
Mushroom al pastor tacos, corn tortilla, green salsa, lime (vegetarian)
Spiced apple crisp topped with vanilla whipped cream
Cheesecake
Chocolate mousee
Arroz con leche
Grilled corn dip - street style corn, blue corn tortillas, tajin,
Stuffed paccheri pasta - three cheese, basil, blistered tomato, balsamic, green onion
Classic bruschetta - tomato, garlic, basil, balsamic
Grilled vegetable bruschetta - zucchini, squash, onion, tomato, balsamic, garlic, basil
French onion soup - gruyere, fried onion
Chicken saty - sweet soy, chilies, cilantro
Panzanella salad - heirloom tomatoes, onions, arugula, focaccia
Caprese salad - fresh mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomato, arugula
Caesar salad - garlic crostini, parmesan cheese
Wedge salad - blue cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion
Roasted corn chowder - corn, cilantro, heirloom tomato
Citrus salad - oranges, grapefruit, radish, candied walnuts, manchego cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Orange salad - ginger dressing, carrots, romaine lettuce, onion, wonton, oranges, radish
Mini cheese lasagna - alfredo sauce, garlic scented spinach, asiago, fresh mozzarella
Stuffed chicken alfredo - kale, parmesan, garlic, fettuccini pasta,
Seared salmon - roasted potatoes, asparagus, citrus fennel salad,
Beef short rib rigatoni pasta - portobello ragu sauce, asparagus tips, sundried tomatoes
Beef bourguignon - burgundy, root vegetables, mushrooms, roasted potatoes
Beef tenderloin filet with butter poached lobster tail - garlic roasted potatoes, asparagus, rosemary infused red wine reduction, scampi butter
Stuffed chicken mole - chilies, cilantro
Chateaubriand - garlic confit, mushrooms, red wine reduction, roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts
Chocolate mousse trifle
Croisant bread pudding - carmel, chocolate,
Lemon zabaione - fresh berries
Cheese cake - seasonal flavor of your choice with chantilly cream and anglaise
Creme brulee - chantilly cream
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 San Bernardino.
What does a private chef service include in San Bernardino?
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 San Bernardino?
The price of renting a chef in San Bernardino 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 162 USD to 210 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 162 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 168 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 183 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 210 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 San Bernardino?
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 229 chefs available in San Bernardino. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
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 San Bernardino each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino.
Cost of a private chef in San Bernardino
The cost of hiring a private chef in San Bernardino 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 162 USD to 210 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 162 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 168 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 183 USD
For 2 people: 210 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 San Bernardino!
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 San Bernardino?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in San Bernardino: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Italian, 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 San Bernardino!

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Excellent gastronomy and original plans in San Bernardino
Take a Chef is more about building a culinary experience that's right for you. That's why the menu is constructed to suit your tastes. we all know it is important to seek out the most effective chef to match your wishes. Many of our chefs in San Bernandino are educated in famous culinary schools and have a decade of business experience.

What is a Private Chef service?
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Talk to our chefs in San Bernardino
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 San Bernardino? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in San Bernardino, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.









