Private chef in Sedona
Hire a private chef in Sedona and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind dining experience surrounded by the beauty of red rock country. Work with our 38 chefs to create a custom menu.
Hire a personal chef in Sedona
Savor the flavors of Sedona, from locally-sourced, organic ingredients to regional specialties with a modern twist. Our chefs deliver an unforgettable dining experience in the comfort of your own home.
Since our first chef in 2018, more than 11,548 have enjoyed private dining experiences in Sedona. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or having an intimate dinner, Take a Chef simplifies the process.
Find a Sedona chef who matches your taste and budget. Let them craft a meal while you relax and enjoy the breathtaking views and your guests.
How it works
Submit your request
Describe your ideal meal, event date, and budget. No obligation.
Chat with chefs
Let them know about your likes and dietary needs to get proposals.
Customize your menu
Choose everything from the menu to the ingredients.
Book your chef
Confirm your reservation, make your payment, and get ready for a unique experience!
Live the experience
Greet your chef and enjoy delicious dishes crafted in your own kitchen.
38 Private chefs in Sedona
Your ideal private chef in Sedona, Arizona, is waiting for you.
Over 11,500 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Sedona
4.41 Chef
Guests in Sedona have given their private chef experience a 4.41.
4.7 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Sedona have received a strong 4.7.
4.66 Presentation
Apart from being delicious, our chefs' dishes also look incredible, earning a score of 4.66 in Sedona.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sedona has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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More than 3,916 menus crafted by our chefs in Sedona
Rent a personal chef for your home in Sedona. Ask for sample menus to get inspired. You decide what you want!
Lump crab ceviche with tostadas
Empanadas (argentinian turnovers)
Tuna crudo tostadas topped with fried leek
Moules marinières (mussels with white wine)
Mexican stuffed pepper taco
Poblano chicken enchiladas (with style)
Duck carnitas with avocado
Char siu pork with fresh mint salad
Khao soi (thai noodle soup)
Beef wellington
Spicy shrimp à l'orange with coconut rice
Ny strip with compound butter and fresh tomato salad
Braised beef short rib with sweet mole and guava/sweet potato puree
Tiramisu
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Classic crème brûlée
Tres leches rum 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
Beef carpaccio || beef tenderloin | truffle vinaigrette | arugula | charred asparagus | romano
Fried calamari || green onions | sweet peppers | sriracha aioli
Prawns & avocado || heirloom tomato | avocado | cucumber | green onion | lime vinaigrette
Royal mac & cheese || gruyere | lobster meat | orichiette
Lump crab cakes || corn cream | avocado mousse | chili oil | micro greens
Ahi tuna poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Lamb lollipops || shallot crust | sun dried tomato pesto | chive oil
Chopped iceberg || smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
Beet & goat cheese || crispy prosciutto | toasted almonds | arugula | white balsamic vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato & watercress || feta crumbles | cucumber | caramelized shallot vinaigrette
House salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Smoked double bone pork chop || tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed brocollini
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 half lobster || drawn butter | scalloped potatoes | sautéed squash
Risotto from the sea || scallops | shrimp | calamari | mussels | roasted red pepper stock | grilled carrots | peas
Seared sea bass || shiitake mushroom & tomato ragout | chive tossed capellini | kalamata olives
Outlaw’s ribeye || herb-beer marinade | espresso rub | whiskey demi | smoked gouda twice baked potato | mushroom trio
Grilled lamb chops || bearnaise | truffled mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts & baby tomatoes
Filet & lobster tail || red wine demi |drawn butter | gruyere risotto | charred asparagus & baby carrots
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 creme brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Chocolate temptation cake || chocolate cream | hazelnut cream
Capellini e capesante - anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al pomodoro bruciato - creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Mussels arrabbiata - mussels simmered in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, complemented by chorizo, fennel, and charred sourdough
Insalata di farro estiva - nutty farro salad with heirloom tomatoes, caramelized shallots, capers, and a light citrus dressing, finished with fresh basil
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
Pollo alla cacciatora - slow-braised chicken in a rich cacciatore sauce, served with a silky root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, and flakes of aged 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
Capellini e capesante - anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al pomodoro bruciato - creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Mussels arrabbiata - mussels simmered in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, complemented by chorizo, fennel, and charred sourdough
Insalata di farro estiva - nutty farro salad with heirloom tomatoes, caramelized shallots, capers, and a light citrus dressing, finished with fresh basil
Siciliana lobster bisque - lobster bisque infused with sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Caprese del bastione - a refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
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
Pollo alla cacciatora - slow-braised chicken in a rich cacciatore sauce, served with a silky root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, and flakes of aged 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
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
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 wedge 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
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
Szechuan style fried green beans || dredged green beans | hoisin-oyster sauce
Chicken teriyaki skewers || sesame seed | pineapple | bamboo skewer
Seared ahi tuna bite || orange crispy rice | edamame | wasabi aioli
Pan seared potstickers || chicken or pork filling | scallion-ginger soy
Ginger chicken cups || grilled chicken | thai peanut sauce | green onions | crispy rice noodles
Five spice pork belly sliders || oyster sauce | bao buns | hoisin sauce | scallions
Sushi roll trio || spicy tuna roll | shrimp tempura roll | futomaki roll | pickled ginger | wasabi | soy sauce
Cucumber & seaweed|| sesame seeds | daikon radish | rice vinegar dressing
Spicy asian || mandarin oranges | slivered almonds | chow mein noodles | peanut vinaigrette
Tofu salad || grape tomato | cucumber | daikon sprouts | nori | furikake | sesame dressing
Grilled ribeye || ginger-soy demi | sautéed shiitake mushrooms | wasabi mash | long green beans
Grilled chicken teriyaki || blanched cabbage | steamed jasmine rice
Sesame crusted ahi || seared tuna | ginger-soy glaze | wasbi aioli | sticky rice cake | baby bok choy
Miso marinated sea bass | seared bass | mirin-ginger glaze | forbidden rice | garlic asparagus
Pineapple fried rice || cashews | onions | shrimp | curry powder
Hibachi display || beef bulgogi | chicken satay | ginger shrimp | steamed rice | sauces | kimchi fried rice
Grilled salmon || sake | mirin | green onions | ginger glaze | forbidden rice | roasted asparagus
Khao soi || flat egg noodles | curry broth | braised short ribs | mushroom medley | baby bok choy
Filet mignon || sautéed shiitake mushrooms | wasabi infused mashed potatoes | green beans
Pear in honey || ginger | honey | cinnamon | green tea ice cream
Ginger cream in pastry || phyllo dough | sesame seeds | brown sugar | preserved ginger
Mango sticky rice || coconut milk | ripe mango | brown sugar
Fried bananas || sesame seeds | coconut ice cream
Customize your own menu
Your personal chef will help you design the ideal menu for your event. They’ll tailor dishes to fit your budget, food allergies, and any special requests for your private dinner.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Sedona.
What's included in a private chef service in Sedona?
A private chef experience in Sedona includes everything from planning the menu, shopping for ingredients, preparing the meal in your kitchen, serving the dishes, and cleaning up. Tableware and glassware aren't provided, and tipping is optional.
How much does a private chef cost in Sedona, AZ?
Pricing depends on group size. For groups of 13 or more, the average cost is 140 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12, it's 135 USD, and for smaller groups of 3 to 6 people, the cost is 150 USD per person. Couples can expect to pay 157 USD. Pricing may vary depending on the season and timing of your event.
How to book a personal chef in Sedona, AZ?
Choose your date and the number of guests, and share your preferences and dietary restrictions. You’ll receive customized menu proposals and chefs' profiles, including photos of their dishes. Once you find the right chef, communicate directly to finalize the menu and book online.
How can I find a personal chef in Sedona?
Fill out a quick form to get menu proposals from our 38 chefs. Review their profiles and make your choice. If needed, we’ll keep sending more options until you find the right chef.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service in Sedona?
There’s no strict limit, but private chef services in Sedona usually cater to smaller groups, typically no more than 15 guests, to ensure an intimate dining experience.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes, your private chef will cook in your kitchen. Some preparation may be done in advance, depending on the menu, to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of your event.
Can I cook alongside the Sedona chef?
Certainly! Your private chef will be more than happy to have you join in and share some culinary tips along the way, making it a fun, interactive experience.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service in Sedona fresh?
Yes, your private chef selects fresh, locally-sourced ingredients for your meal. Only the best quality produce, meats, and seafood are used to craft your dining experience.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss beverage pairings and options with your chef ahead of time.
What is the customary tip for a private chef in Sedona?
Tipping is optional, but most clients in Sedona tip around 15% of the total bill.
Key information about Sedona's personal chefs
Find out more about our personal chefs in Sedona and what they do.
Our personal chefs in Sedona, AZ, have an average age of 39.
48% of our chefs in Sedona are women.
It takes only 5 hours from your request to get the first menu.
We started our private chef service in Sedona in 2018-05-27.
11.6% of our personal chef services in Sedona include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Sedona 15 times.
28% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Sedona in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 2 languages.
More than 54.7% of our guests hire a personal chef in Sedona more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 4 days in Sedona.
We’ve uploaded over 511 pictures of our Sedona personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef in Sedona.
How many private chef services are booked in Sedona each month?
The bookings for a private chef in Sedona vary based on the time of year. To view monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Sedona, AZ, check this table.
Renting a private chef in Sedona is a good idea any time of year, but prices can increase with demand. To ensure you get your chef for hire in Sedona, we suggest booking early.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef cost in Sedona, AZ?
The cost of a private chef in Sedona depends on the number of guests. It varies from 140 USD to 157 USD per person. For 13 or more people: 140 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 150 USD. For 2 people: 157 USD. Interested in booking? Enjoy a unique culinary experience with a personal chef from the metro Sedona area.
Remember, prices change according to seasonality and location. The chart below shows typical monthly prices for our private chefs in Sedona.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Sedona?
Our six main types of cuisine in Sedona are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American. However, the most requested cuisine in Sedona is Surprise.
Our Sedona chefs can make anything you want! Our private chefs design menus tailored to your dietary needs, including fusion cuisine options. Submit your request to discover the treats crafted by our chefs.
Bring a private chef to your home in Sedona
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Sedona with dishes like mesquite-grilled steaks, local vegetables, and prickly pear-infused desserts. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or a relaxed evening with friends, a private chef in Sedona will turn any gathering into an unforgettable experience.
Take a Chef brings exceptional dining experiences to your home in Sedona. From special events to intimate dinners, we make sure every detail is perfect.
On the day of your event, your chef will gather the freshest local ingredients, prepare a mouthwatering meal, and leave your kitchen as clean as they found it.
Sedona’s top private chefs at your service
Our private chefs in Sedona are experts in their craft, many of whom have worked in renowned restaurants. With 38 skilled chefs to choose from, you’ll find the ideal chef to suit your needs.
Sedona is known for its natural beauty and unique culinary scene. Our chefs bring those local flavors right into your home, creating a dining experience that captures the essence of Sedona.
Your home, Sedona’s best restaurant
Sedona’s culinary landscape is as breathtaking as its scenery, with chefs drawing inspiration from local ingredients and global techniques. With Take a Chef, you can enjoy a personalized dining experience in the comfort of your home.
Hear from our Sedona private chefs
Experience the creativity and skill our private chefs bring to your Sedona home. Each meal is crafted to match your tastes, making your dining experience truly unique.
Hosting a dinner party in Sedona? Impress your guests with a gourmet meal tailored to your event. Trust Take a Chef to offer the finest private chef services, with local flavors and world-class quality.