Private Chef in South Daytona
Rent one of our 90 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in South Daytona
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in South Daytona in March 2017, more than 90 Private Chefs have joined our platform in South Daytona and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Volusia County.
Starting in 2017, 51,010 guests have already enjoyed a chef in South Daytona. To book your chef in South Daytona, 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 20,420 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 34,926 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 51,010 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in South Daytona usually book menus around 179 USD per person, including 3.04 courses, sharing an average of 5.28 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 South Daytona.












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.
90 Private Chefs in South Daytona
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More than 51,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in South Daytona have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in South Daytona received an average score of 4.76.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in South Daytona has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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20,420 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in South Daytona
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Asparagi in sfoglia /prosciutto-wrapped asparagus puffs with four italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes
Focaccia// italian flat bread, topped with sundrie tomato pesto, prosciutto, goat cheese, black olives/ caramelized onions, olive oil
Arancini//sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese/ prosciutto, and spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
Chicken or eggplant parmesan fritters // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella
Shrimp scampi// sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread
Antipasti // cold meats, regional italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers
Caesar salad// petite romaine lettuce, prosciutto, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing
Stracciatella// italian chicken- egg drop soup. shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated parmigiano-reggiano and eggs
Salata// greens, tomato cherry, red onions, cucumber, vinaigrette
Minestrone// italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth
Country salata// arugula, grilled and asparagus, ricotta cheese, almonds, zucchini, radishes, lemon dijon mustard vinaigrette
Caprese salad/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
Pesce del giorno (catch of the day)// pan seared fish wrapped with prosciutto, topped with pizzaiola sauce
Frutti di mare// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil
Pesce del giorno// catch of the day) with salsa verde,fresh herbs, capers, and grilled fennel butter and white wine sauce
Filetto alla chianti and balsamic demiglaze
Filetto al gorgonzola// beef tenderloin, topped with a melted gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions
Fileto alla pizzaiola// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce
Ossobuco, 5 hours low and slow cooked beef or pork shank in chianti red wine, stock, vegetables, and aromatics
Mediterranean stuffed chicken// spinach, artichokes, ricotta, fontina, parmesan cheeses. with creamy lemon/caper sauce
Sides (choose 2)// garlic mashed potato/ grilled or soft polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ asparagus, / green beans
Panna-cota with wild berries compote
Tiramisu// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur
Amaretto ricotta cheesecake
Lemoncello cream pie/ crispy phyllo butter crust base, lemon zest
Crab cakes w/lemon-pepper aoli
Oysters rockefeller w/fire roasted tomato and garlic
Chef salad featuring avocados
Braised short ribs, goat cheese and polenta, roasted asparagus
Baked cod w/roasted red peppers, green beans, tuscan rice
Chicken fricassee, chateaubriand potatoes, roasted asparagus
Crab stuffed rainbow trout, braised mixed greens, and herb rice
Strawberry margarita pound cake
Steamed pear (filled with honey, spices, and pine nuts)
Chocolate cake
Cachapas// sweet yellow corn mini pancakes with hand cheese (venezuelan spin of mozzarela cheese)/ fresh cream/ chives. (venezuela/colombia)
Empanadas// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese- spinach, chicken, or shrimp) served with chive jalapeno aioli (latin)
Chorizo en gabardina// latin sausage wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious, served with garlic-jalapeno sauce
Picanha sliders/ fired grilled picanha, thinly sliced, served in a bun with saute onions and peppers, greens
Camarones a al diabla// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips
Ceviche// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains
Beets and potato salad// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (venezuela)
Watercress ceasar salad/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light caesar dressing
Pizca andina/traditional soup from los andes, venezuela. chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables
Street corn salad/ spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing
Latin caprese salad/ grape tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, queso fresco, mint, basil
Asado negro/ slow roasted beef with dark, rich raw brown sugar and molasses sauce. (venezuelan)
Chiles rellenos // stuffed charred poblano peppers with oaxaca cheese, sirloin steak, topped with tomatillo-cilantro salsa and sour cream
Picahna// fire roasted brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (brasil) best steak ever!!
Chaufa, peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables
Seafood paella// scallops, prawns, chicken, mussel, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas
Chicken breast, pan roasted with spanish sofrito sauce. bold flavors
Sides (choose 2)// rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ beans/ zucchini/ asparagus/ broccoli/ baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)
Bienmesabe (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (venezuela)
Churros// dip fried yucca and potato dough, served with mexican chocolate sauce or melao (raw brown sugar sauce)
Bread pudding// dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (latin)
Flan// classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (latin)
Tropical seafood salad
Mixed greens salad with smoked salmon nuggets, cucumber, grape tomatoes & purple onions
Lobster bisque
New orleans crab cakes with cajun aioli
Crab stuffed shrimp scampi
Shrimp ceviche on a tostada with avocado slices
Cajun krab dip
Bourbon glazed bacon-wrapped scallops
Sauvignon blanc-steamed mussels with garlic toast
Coconut shrimp w/mango habanero sauce
Charleston shrimp & smoked gouda grits
Herb grilled salmon- filet grilled to perfection and topped with garlic herb butter
Spinach-alfredo stuffed salmon
Halibut en papillote- the packets contain potatoes, asparagus, bell pepper, and are dressed with garlic butter and meyer lemon slices
Cajun seafood boil
Lobster thermidor- stuffs gently cooked lobster meat back in its shell with a wine-based sauce and a touch of cheese before coming together under the broiler
Creole seafood gumbo
Marry me shrimp and salmon
Feta, spinach, & tomato stuffed salmon
Jerk shrimp & pineapple bowls-
Southern-fried catfish
Lobster in garlic & herb white wine sauce
Client can request desired dessert
• caprese salad — fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & balsamic reduction
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes and white balsamic vinaigrette
• fresh tomato gazpacho with basil & croutons
Bruschetta al pomodoro — tomato, basil & olive oil on grilled bread
• insalata di rucola e parmigiano — arugula with shaved parmesan
• ricotta crostini with honey & lemon zest
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil oil & balsamic reduction
Beef carpaccio with arugula, parmesan & truffle oil
• classic eggplant parmesan with marinara & mozzarella
Spaghetti alla carbonara with pancetta & parmesan
Fettuccine alfredo with parmesan cream sauc
• tagliatelle al ragù — fresh pasta with slow-cooked beef sauce
Orecchiette with broccoli, garlic & olive oil
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci with marinara sauce
Pappardelle with cherry tomato confit & burrata
Creamy tomato basil soup
Tagliatelle with shrimp, lemon zest & fresh herbs
Filet mignon with demi-glace, mashed potatoes & vegetables
Wild mushroom risotto with parmesan & white wine
Fettuccine alfredo with grilled shrimp and parmesan crisp
Pollo alla parmigiana with pasta a la pomodoro
Filet mignon with madeira sauce,roasted potatoes
Fettuccine alfredo with grilled chicken & truffle oil
• pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter sauce & roasted vegetables
Garlic butter shrimp with herbs & light white wine sauce
• baked salmon with italian herbs, cherry tomatoes & olive oil
Classic tiramisu
1. chocolate lava cake warm chocolate cake with molten center
1.brownie with vanilla ice cream
1. crème brûlée — vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust
1.seasonal fruit platter
Caesar salad classic romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons
Shrimp cocktail chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Buffalo wings crispy chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce
New england clam chowder creamy clam soup with potatoes
Broccoli soup
Garden salad (vegetarian option)
Grilled ribeye steak with mashed potatoes or native potatoes
Bbq chicken with roasted vegetables
Herb roasted salmon
Mac and cheese (vegetarian option)
New york cheese cake
Apple pie
Chocolate brownie with ace cream
French onion soup traditional caramelized onion soup with melted cheese
Duck pâté with toasted bread classic french spread served with fresh herbs
Beet and goat cheese salad roasted beets with creamy goat cheese and vinaigrette
Coq au vin chicken braised slowly in red wine with vegetables
Salmon en papillote salmon baked with herbs and lemon
Mushroom velouté (vegetarian option)
Beef bourguignon slow-braised beef in red wine sauce
Herb roasted chicken with seasonal vegetables
Seared salmon with beurre blanc sauce
Vegetable ratatouille (vegetarian option)
Créme brulee
Chocolate mousse
Fruit tart
Lobster bisque ou shrimp appetizer
Arugula / pear / goat cheese
Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil
Filet mignon + lobster tail+ pineapple beurre blanc+ roasted potatoes+ aspargus
Ribeye steak with garlic herb butter • lobster tail with lemon butter • creamy mashed potatoes • grilled asparagus • red wine reduction sauce
Crème brûlée or chocolate lava cake
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 South Daytona.
What does a private chef service include in South Daytona?
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 South Daytona?
The price of renting a chef in South Daytona 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 110 USD to 159 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 110 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 131 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 159 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 South Daytona?
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 90 chefs available in South Daytona. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in South Daytona 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 South Daytona?
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 South Daytona each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In South Daytona, 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 South Daytona.
Cost of a private chef in South Daytona
The cost of hiring a private chef in South Daytona 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 110 USD to 159 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 110 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 131 USD
For 2 people: 159 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 South Daytona?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in South Daytona: 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 South Daytona!






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









