Private Chef in Scottsdale
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Hire a personal Chef in Scottsdale
Enjoy the unique flavors of the desert with our private chefs in Scottsdale. If you want to level up your special occasions, the private chef service in Scottsdale, AZ, is for you.
Since 2017, Take a Chef has provided over 74,783 guests with a chef at their Scottsdale homes. From dinner parties to birthday celebrations, our private chefs have your special nights covered.
Try something unique that fits your budget. Find a personal chef in Scottsdale, AZ, that suits your taste, and let them create moments you and your guests will never forget.












How it works
Submit your request
Tell us everything about your perfect meal, date, and budget. No commitment!
Chat with Chefs
Chat with private Chefs 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.
Book your Chef
With the right Chef and menu, complete your request and mark your calendar!
Live the experience
Welcome your Chef and relax! Enjoy great company and delicious meals from your kitchen.
Hire a Chef
Meet private Chefs and make your dream meal come true.
379 private Chefs in Scottsdale
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Over 74,700 guests enjoyed the experience of a personal chef in Scottsdale
4.64 Chef
Guests have scored their experience with their private Chef in Scottsdale with a 4.64.
4.8 Food quality
The menus from our private Chefs in Scottsdale hold a strong 4.8.
4.78 Presentation
Beyond flavor, the presentation of dishes by our personal Chefs in Scottsdale scored 4.78.
4.86 Cleanup
With our emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup earned a 4.86.
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27,317 menus customized by our personal Chefs in Scottsdale
Hire a Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, to boost your special occasions.








Fresh caprese salad
Classic bruschetta crostini
Caesar chopped salad
Garlic & herb croissants
Smoked salsiccia bruschetta
Chicken parmigiana & garlic cream rigatoni with spinach, portobello, peppers
Shrimp alla vodka pasta with creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, marinated shrimp & italian sausage
Seared sirloin with parmesan risotto & sautéed spinach
Chicken marsala with rice pilaf & roasted lemon butter asparagus
Tuscan salmon with whipped potato mash & roasted broccolini
Chocolate chip cannoli
Peach cobbler cake
Lemon olive oil cake
Hummus and vegetable crudite
Meat and cheese board, toasted bread, pickles, preserves
Eggplant parmesan, tomato sauce, basil oil, melted fonduta
Creamy mozzarella, tomato jam, toasted baguette
Antipasti salad, cured meats, pickled veggies, herbs
Arugula, strawberries, balasamic
Meatballs al forno, garlic herb breadstick, fresh mozzarella
Gnocchi, fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Tuscan bean and kale soup, spicy crumbled sausage, aged parmesan
Baked potato soup, prosciutto crumble, fresh herbs
Burrata, roasted squash, apple gremolata, toast points
Steak tip salad, crispy chicken bits, confit tomato, fresh herbs
Rigatoni all vodka, calabrian sausage
Chicken cacciatore, peppers, onions, chicken jus, creamy polenta
Short rib, parmesan potato puree, crispy onion
Salmon, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Shrimp "aqua pazzo" fennel, herbs, tomato brodo, roasted potato
Orecchiette, charred broccolini, spicy sausage, creamy lemon sauce
Fettuccini alfredo, parmesan, lemon garlic breadcrumb
Spaghetti, roasted garlic, tomato, basil
Lasagna, ricotta, bechamel, bolognese, basil
Chicken spiedini, charred onion, cilantro hummus
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Pavlova, pastry cream, fresh berries
Banana parfait, dehydrated banana, chocolate granola
Bomboloni, dulce de leche, berry jam, chocolate
Brown butter cake, vanilla bean ice cream
Prosciutto, arugula, and tomato bruschetta
Carpaccio di zucchine ai capperi, limone e menta
Penne puttanesca
Pea, lemon, and parmesan risotto
Linguine al tartufo
Bucatini bolognese
Venetian shrimp with polenta
Tuscan salmon with risotto
Chicken with pesto sauce, white rice, and seasonal sautéed vegetables
Lasagna della nonna (vegetarian available)
Tiramisu
Lemon tiramisu
Orange cardamom olive oil cake
Tomato basil bruschetta
Shrimp ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, sweet pepper, mango, red onion and parsley
Caprese salad - fresh sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction
Fresh tomato and goat cheese strata with herbed oil and walnuts
Parmesan arancini over marinara sauce
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Arugula and cantaloupe salad with red onion, walnut and lemon vinaigrette
Balsamic roasted beets salad with goat cheese, roasted almonds, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, topped with parmesan cheese
The ultimate surf and turf – juicy, rosemary-flavored filet mignon and garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs over creamy tomato risotto with pesto and crispy basil
Crispy chicken spaghetti milanese with arugula and parmesan
Parmesan-crusted halibut in crazy water with zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, calamata olives & orzo
Chicken parmesan with mozzarella and provolone, fresh tomato sauce over creamy polenta
Flank steak roulade with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, finished with tomato glace over creamy polenta
Halibut alla diavola with tomato & kalamata olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Rib-eye steak alla fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Classic tiramisu
Torta caprese – chocolate and almond cake with fresh berries sauce (gluten free)
Vanilla rum panna cotta with salted caramel (gluten free)
Orange olive oil cake
Antipasto pick || salami | roasted pepper | mozzarella pearl | pepperoncini | olive | arugula
Tomato vierge bruschetta || fresh tomatoes | basil | garlic | balsamic reduction | mozzarella
Caramelized shallot tartlet || gorgonzola cheese | thyme | balsamic reduction
Warm spinach dip || spinach | artichokes | three cheese blend | toasted baguette
Portobello puffs || grilled mushrooms | roma tomatoes | goat cheese | puff pastry
Meatballs in spicy pomodoro || handmade meatballs | san marzano tomato sauce | basil | romano cheese
Caesar salad || crisp romaine | garlic croutons | parmesan cheese | creamy caesar dressing
Insalata verdi || field greens | artichoke hearts | roasted red peppers | red onion | croutons | balsamic
Mista || arugula | pecorino cheese | toasted almonds | raspberries | white balsamic
Cacio e pepe || tagliolini | black pepper | grated pecorino | sliced basil marinated chicken
Bucatini pomodoro || san marzano tomato sauce | sliced chicken parmesan | sautéed green beans
Lasagna di napoli || ground beef & pork | san marzano tomato sauce | basil | 3 cheese blend | sautéed green beans
Seared pork tenderloin || red wine & garlic reduction | parmesan and black pepper mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts
Chicken marsala || chicken breast | mushroom-marsala demi | rosemary potatoes | green beans
Menton chicken || artichokes | sun-dried tomatoes | mushrooms | white wine | roasted potatoes | vegetables primavera
Chicken piccata || lemon-caper sauce | roasted potatoes | parmesan dusted broccoli
Pesto salmon en croute || phyllo | red pepper coulis | romano cheese risotto | roasted carrots
Crusted new york | gorgonzola cheese crust | garlic mashed potatoes | sautéed broccolini
Cioccolato lava cake || berry compote | mint
Chocolate dipped cannoli || ricotta filling | chocolate chips | whipped cream
Tiramisu de la nona || mascarpone | coffee liqueur | cacao |fresh berries | whipped cream
Strawberry cheesecake || whipped cream
Vanilla creme brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Capellini e capesante - anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety lyonnaise beurre blanc
Caprese del bastione - a refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Siciliana lobster bisque - lobster bisque infused with sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Filet di manzo con purè di yukon - prime new york strip atop velvety yukon and goat cheese purée, drizzled with rich bordelaise sauce, and smoky charred kale
Chicken cacciatore, root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, romano
Vongole al vino bianco - sweet clams in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce, paired with tender orzo and vibrant heirloom greens
Tiramisu panna cotta - a decadent twist on tiramisu, featuring velvety panna cotta, smooth vanilla mascarpone, and a rich salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli siciliani - crisp sicilian cannoli filled with blood orange-infused mascarpone, served with rich chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios
Torta caprese con nocciole candite - a decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
Oysters on the half shell
Whipped goat cheese & fig crostini with candied violet (vegetarian)
Lobster mini rolls candied bacon | jalapeno pineapple aioli
Korean bbq pork belly
Roasted beets | arugula | fried shallots | goat cheese (vegetarian)
Tropical gazpacho with scallops
Salad nicoise with seared tuna
Cucumber & mint gazpacho shot with dill flower (vegetarian)
Surf & turf tenderloin with herb butter | lobster tail | black truffle parmesan risotto | sauteed spinach | oyster mushrooms
Ossobuco with roasted fennel pomodoro and creamy polenta
Vegetable lasagna with creamy cashew sauce (vegetarian)
Pan-seared halibut with saffron risotto & zucchini blossoms
Chocolate lavender ganache tart with edible gold flakes
Pistachio & rosewater panna cotta with candied rose petals & fresh berries
Creme brulee fresh berries
Yuzu cheesecake
Honey butter cornbread
Fresh honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb butter croissants
Caesar cobb salad with cucumber, tomato, egg, red onion, parmesan, crouton
Italian caesar house salad
Berry spinach salad (dressing of choice)
Smoked macaroni balls with hot honey sauce
Creole philly cheesesteak egg rolls
Glazed salmon bites with sauce of choice (honey, honey lemon pepper, teriyaki, bbq)
Fried green tomatoes with chipotle remoulade sauce
Bbq pulled chicken bruschetta with creamy coleslaw and a drizzle of bbq sauce
Creole salmon served with seafood perlou & sautéed green beans
Baked turkey wings with garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage medley
Blackened catfish with cajun rice pilaf and sautéed green beans
Fried chicken breast paired with smoked cheese mac, sweet potato mash, southern collard greens
Bbq lamb chops with butternut squash mash, sauteed broccolini
Fresh strawberry banana pudding
Peach cobbler egg rolls
Spiced apple cobbler cake
Warm salted caramel brownie skillet & ice cream
Create your menu
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Frequently asked questions
Check below the frequently asked questions about our private Chefs in Scottsdale, Arizona
What does a private Chef service include in Scottsdale?
The personal Chef services in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
The cost of a private Chef in Scottsdale varies from 99 USD to 145 USD per person, depending on the group size. Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 99 USD per person. For 7 to 12 people, the average is 107 USD USD per person, and for 3 to 6 people, it's 116 USD per person. On average, for 2 guests, the rate for a Private Chef in Scottsdale is 145 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 Scottsdale, AZ, may also incur price fluctuations.
How can I hire a private Chef in Scottsdale?
To rent a Chef in Scottsdale, 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.
Talk directly with Chefs, make menu changes, and finalize your reservation on the website. Upon confirmation, receive the chef's contact for additional details. Finally, enjoy your personal chef in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How can I find a private Chef in Scottsdale?
If you're looking for a private Chef in Scottsdale, Arizona, we have 379 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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale?
No, there is no set maximum for a private Chef experience in Scottsdale, 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 in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
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 74,783 guests in Scottsdale City, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about private Chefs in Scottsdale
Learn more about our personal Chefs in Scottsdale
With an average age of 43, our Scottsdale personal Chefs offer culinary expertise.
44% of our available personal Chefs are women
Just 5 hours from sending your request to get your first proposal
Our first private Chef service in Scottsdale was in 2017-03-17.
23% of our private Chef services in Scottsdale include kids.
A single client has booked the same private Chef in Scottsdale 17 times.
26% increase in the number of private Chef bookings in Scottsdale in the last year
Our personal Chefs can communicate with you in up to 3 languages
More than 59.3% of guests hire a private Chef in Scottsdale more than once
Average multiple services hire a Chef in Scottsdale for 5 days
We uploaded over 5,120 pictures of our Scottsdale personal Chef experience.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal Chef.
How many private Chef services are booked in Scottsdale each month?
Personal Chef reservations vary depending on the location and season. In popular tourist destinations like Scottsdale, the demand for private Chefs may differ monthly.
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 much does it cost to hire a private Chef in Scottsdale?
Depending on the number of guests, booking prices range from 99 USD to 145 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 99 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 107 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 116 USD
For 2 people: 145 USD
Private Chef price and rates in Scottsdale, Arizona, can vary greatly depending on the season and month. Check out this chart to see the average pricing differences.
How many private Chefs sign up in Scottsdale each month?
We've been in the private Chef scene in Scottsdale for years, and our team of professional Chefs continues to grow every month.
We add up to 3 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 Scottsdale?
Our main six types of cuisine in Scottsdale are:
Mediterranean
Italian
French
Japanese
Mexican
Latin American
However, the most requested in Scottsdale are the exciting Chef's special cuisine menus! Let our Scottsdale Chefs design a menu just 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.

Try a unique experience with a Scottsdale private chef
Enjoy a private Chef Service in the comfort of your home. If you're considering a private Chef in Scottsdale for a bachelor party, a dinner party, or any other event, we can ensure the perfect Scottsdale Chef in a few clicks.
Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town so you can focus on connecting with your guests.

Our private Chefs in Scottsdale will blow you away
Our private Chefs in Scottsdale are ready to impress you. Not sure what you want? Ask for sample menus to discover the possibilities! Our chefs are always attentive to any food allergies or dietary needs.
This is your chance to upgrade your private dinner experience with a personalized multi-course meal prepared to your liking.

A Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, is a great idea
Hire a private Chef in Scottsdale for a unique experience. You own the menu planning and can specify dietary needs while our Chefs do the rest. Embark on this experience thousands of guests highly recommend!
Scottsdale, AZ, has a private Chef to suit every taste. What's yours?






Meet our personal Chefs in Scottsdale, AZ
Each private Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, brings their own style to the kitchen. Share the specifics of your event, and chat with the best private Chefs in Scottsdale. Personalize every aspect of your dining experience and ensure everyone enjoys a taste of the good life in The West’s Most Western Town.









