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 72,334 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.
355 private Chefs in Scottsdale
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Over 72,300 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.
4.77 Presentation
Beyond flavor, the presentation of dishes by our personal Chefs in Scottsdale scored 4.77.
4.85 Cleanup
With our emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup earned a 4.85.
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25,715 menus customized by our personal Chefs in Scottsdale
Hire a Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, to boost your special occasions.








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
Hummus with homemade pita bread
Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) with tzatziki
Baba ghanoush with homemade pita bread
Watermelon salad with feta and mint
Green orzo salad
Roasted eggplant with za'atar and tahini
Mediterranean salmon with tabbouleh
Ribeye shawarma with garlic sauce
Beef or vegetarian moussaka
Mediterranean chicken with couscous
Pasta alla norma
Orange cardamom olive oil cake
Baklava cheesecake
Creamy feta-spinach dip with fresh vegetables and pita chips
Meze platter - cucumber tzatziki, hummus, feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, served with toasted pita triangles
Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) with herbed yogurt
Shrimp – gazpacho shooters shrimp dipped in gazpacho, served in a shot glass
White bean hummus with pomegranate & pistachio served with toasted pita triangles
Fresh tomato and goat cheese strata with herb oil and toasted walnuts
Tomato basil bruschetta
Fattoush salad - chopped romaine, english cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, green scallions, fresh parsley, homemade pita chips with zesty lemon vinaigrette
Mediterranean herbs and tomato salad with feta and light citrus dressing
Greek herbed cucumber and tomatoes salad with red onion and balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken marbella marinated in wine, olive oil, prunes, capers, olives, baked to perfection and served over tri-color garlic quinoa
Mediterranean beef kababs - steak and a rainbow of vegetables, marinated in a mediterranean inspire sauce, grilled to perfection and served over couscous
Halibut alla diavola with tomato & kalamato olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Rib-eye steak alla fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Lamb chops with roasted vegetables & tomato-yogurt sauce, and a side of farro with dried apricots & fetawith
Torta caprese – chocolate and almond cake with fresh berries sauce and whipped cream (gluten free)
Greek tiramisu
Churros with chocolate sauce
Orange olive oil cake
Spinach & artichoke dip || roasted artichokes | four cheese mix | toasted baguette
Burrata & prosciutto || tomato-chipotle jam | arugula | ciabatta toast
Maple brined pork belly || white bean puree | shiitake mushrooms | shishito peppers | asiago
Ahi tuna poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Pistachio ricotta bruschetta || ciabatta | honey | arugula
Tomato vierge bruschetta || tomato | basil | garlic | mozzarella pearls | balsamic reduction
Chopped iceberg || smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
House salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Classic caesar salad || romaine | tomatoes | parmesan | croutons | creamy caesar dressing
Wedge salad || bacon | tomatoes | blue cheese crumbles | pickled onions | buttermilk dressing
Smoked double bone pork chop || tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed broccolini
Pork porterhouse || apple-ginger chutney | sweet potato puree | balsamic glazed broccolini
Stuffed chicken breast || herb marinade | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella | red pepper coulis | pesto roasted baby potatoes | butternut squash
Half roasted chicken || chimichurri | roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed green beans
Grilled flank steak || red wine demi | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | julienne vegetables
Seared cod || lemon herb butter | spinach orzo | asparagus
Crusted new york steak| gorgonzola cheese crust | garlic mashed potatoes | ratatouille
Chocolate mousse cake || dark rum | chocolate ganache
Cherry upside down bread pudding || chocolate chips | cinnamon
Skillet chocolate chip cookie || vanilla ice cream | salted caramel sauce
Espresso shot crème brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Chocolate temptation cake || chocolate cream | hazelnut cream
Scallops al miele with parsnip velouté & aged parmesan seared scallops delicately glazed with honey, served atop a silky parsnip purée, and finished with a dusting of aged parmesan
Mediterranean sunburst salad - a vibrant fusion of sweet cherry heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny kalamata olives, tossed in a bright fennel-lemon vinaigrette
Orzo siciliano with blackened shrimp & pepperoncini - a rich blend of tender orzo and roasted peppers, paired with blackened shrimp and tangy pepperoncini
Citrus-glazed broiled white fish with haricots verts & pearl barley - delicately broiled white fish, paired with tender haricots verts and hearty pearl barley, drizzled with a zesty citrus vinaigrette
Rack of lamb aux herbes with couscous mélange, charred radish & bordelaise - a succulent, herb-crusted rack of lamb, paired with a delicate couscous mélange, charred radishes, and drizzled with a bold bordelaise essence
Pollo marsala with yukon gold purée, port wine reduction & caper butter - tender chicken in a rich marsala wine sauce, paired with silky yukon gold purée, finished with a luscious port wine reduction and bright, briny capers
Gâteau au chocolat with cherry coulis, pistachio crumble & vanilla chantilly - decadent chocolate cake, paired with a vibrant cherry coulis, a delicate pistachio crumble, and a cloud of vanilla chantilly cream
Maple crème brûlée with dark chocolate ganache & hazelnut tuiles - velvety maple-infused crème brûlée, topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache and crisp hazelnut tuiles
Miel de fleurs cake with citrus elixir & candied almond dust - a fragrant honey cake, paired with a vibrant citrus coulis and crowned with delicate candied almonds
Burrata or whipped feta, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, aged balsamic
Pan seared scallops lemon, olive oil, smoked paprika, seasonal garnish
Grilled lamb loin with rosemary, garlic, and jus
Branzino or mediterranean fish with citrus, capers, and herbs
Olive oil cake or citrus panna cotta honey, seasonal fruit, light cream
Meat and cheese board, toasted bread, pickles, preserves
Roasted garlic bread, pecorino romano, red pepper sauce
House ricotta, fig jam, grilled bread
Hummus and vegetable crudite
Caesar salad, parmigiana, sourdough crouton
Wedge salad, lardons, roasted tomato, green goddesss dressing
Antipasti salad, cured meats, pickled veggies, herbs
Watermelon and feta salad
Roasted beets, whipped creamy brie, candied bacon crumble, toasted fennel, fresh herbs
Creamy mozzarella, tomato jam, toasted baguette
Caprese salad
Meatballs al forno, garlic herb breadstick, fresh mozzarella
Fish ceviche, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy plantains
Grilled shrimp cocktail, citrus cocktail sauce
Tuscan bean and kale soup, spicy crumbled sausage, aged parmesan
Baked potato soup, prosciutto crumble, fresh herbs
French onion soup, melted gruyère, crunchy sourdough
Gnocchi, fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Pappardelle bolognese
Spaghetti, roasted prawns, calabrian brodo, fresh herbs
Pan seared chicken, cauliflower puree, roasted potato
Prime ribeye, pomme puree, charred broccolini
Rigatoni all vodka, calabrian sausage
Short rib, parmesan potato puree, crispy onion
Salmon, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Fried rice, garlic, roasted vegetables, chili oil
Carne asada steak, creamy mashed potato, chipotle brushed broccolini
Steak panzanella, garlic herb crouton, heirloom tomato, avocado, roasted potato, red wine vinaigrette
Banana parfait, dehydrated banana, chocolate granola
Bread pudding, vanilla bean ice cream
Brown butter cake, vanilla bean ice cream
Creme brûlée
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Caesar salad
Spinach and artichoke dip with home chips
Pesto deviled eggs
Macaroni and cheese with panko crust
Southwest quesadilla
Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers
Cajun shrimp pasta
Blackened mahi-mahi with cheese risotto
All-american cheeseburger
Blackened chicken with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
Creamy salmon pasta with charred broccoli
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Southern-style peach cobbler
Seasonal sorbet with homemade crumble
Create your menu
Planning a special event but not sure what to serve? Let our personal Chefs help you create the perfect occasion.








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 355 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 72,334 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 42, our Scottsdale personal Chefs offer culinary expertise.
53% of our available personal Chefs are women
Just 6 hours from sending your request to get your first proposal
Our first private Chef service in Scottsdale was in 2017-03-17.
19.7% of our private Chef services in Scottsdale include kids.
A single client has booked the same private Chef in Scottsdale 8 times.
35% 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 59.2% of guests hire a private Chef in Scottsdale more than once
Average multiple services hire a Chef in Scottsdale for 8 days
We uploaded over 4,514 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.









