Private Chef in Southbury
Rent one of our 263 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Southbury?
For 6 people in Southbury, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
990 USD
165 USD per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests193USD / guest = 386 USD total
- 4 guests165USD / guest = 660 USD total
- 6 guests165USD / guest = 990 USD total
- 8 guests154USD / guest = 1,232 USD total
- 10 guests154USD / guest = 1,540 USD total
- 13+ guests161USD / guest = 2,093 USD total
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.
263 Private Chefs in Southbury
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More than 19,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.42 Chef
The guests in Southbury have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.42.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Southbury received an average score of 4.75.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Southbury has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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6,941 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Southbury
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Tropical fruits
Greek yogurt with berries
Pandebono, croissants and bread
Avocado toast with smoke salmon
Waffles with whipped cream
Quesadillas with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
French toast with greek yogurt and banana
Ham and cheese charcuterie
Yellow corn empanadas (cheese, chicken and meat)
Colombian arepas with chorizo
Eggs any style
Eggs benedict over english muffins and bacon
Omelette ham and cheese
Omelette with feta cheese and spinach
Omelette with mushroom and cheese
Omelette with red pepper and sausage
Tortilla española (spanish omelette)
Huevos rancheros (mexico)
Mexican chilaquiles
Rice pudding
Chocolate profiterole
Cookies and cream pie - gluten free
Creme brulee
Crepes with nuttela
Fancy tiramisu
Parisian flan
Fruits of bosque pie
Fruits of bosque pie - gluten free
Golden cannoli
Laduree macarons
Oreo pancake
Tarte tatin
Traditional tartufo
Tropical fruits (watermelon, melon, pineapple, mango)
Scallop crudo, pickled mustard seeds, olive oil, lemon, fennel confit
Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and corn fritters, remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Cod fritters with lemon gremolata
Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour
Gulf shrimp with sweet corn coulis
Blue crab beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Linguine alla'vongole, linguini and clams flavoured with garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley,
Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes
Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
-shrimp and grits
Spaghetti puttanesca, pungent, briny sauce from southern italy made with olives, anchovies, capers, and a chunky tomato base
Spicy crab spaghetti, jalapeno, lemon, butter
Creole crab croquettes
Branzino roasted, charred lemon, smashed potatoes, greens
Bacala, garlic potatoes, opnions, red peppers, olives
Pan seared red snapper, grapefruit, fennel, garbanzo bean, olives, zaatar
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Mediterranean dorade royal, roasted with lemons and herbs
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp bisque with seafood & andouille sausage
Andaluz seafood stew, tomatoes, peppers, clams, sausage, mussels, squid, srhrimp and fish
Shrimp and crab gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Fideus, similar to paella but made with thin short noodles instead of rice, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, white fish
Seafood paella
Pan seared salmon with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables
Assorted italian pastires
Crema catalan
Creme brule
Arroz de leche
Tiramisu
Many other options available let’s chat
Birthday cakes, many options
Basque cheesecake
Orange & olive oil cake moist citrus cake with toasted sesame and a dollop of whipped labneh
Passion fruit ceviche
Soupe à la citrouille (creamy butternut squash soup with crispy sage)
Cuban avocado, pineapple, jalapeno salad
Indian-spiced tomato soup
Whole antibiotic-free roast chicken with sumac, lemon and garlic
Rice pilaf with chickpeas, dried fruit, and almonds gf
Mousse au chocolat, passion fruit sauce
Tableside guacamole: avocado. jalapeno. red onion. lime. cilantro.
Charred edamame: togarashi. lemon
Tuna tartare: soy. balsamic. arugula. shallot. jalapeno. chili aioli.
Seared tuna tataki: cucumber. wasabi. sesame. scallion. aioli.
Warm goat cheese: spinach. shallot-white wine vinaigrette. pecans.
Heirloom tomatoes: sea salt. burrata. garden herbs. citrus. shallots.
Watermelon: white balsamic. basil. shiso. serrano. avocado. feta.
Seared tuna: chimichurri. charred onions and potatoes
Shrimp and grits: miso. scallion. aged cheddar
Beef negimaki: asparagus. marinated wagyu beef. spicy mustard
Salmon: english peas. snow peas. prosciutto. horseradish. radishes
Seared yellowfin tuna tataki: sesame. wasabi. yuzu. scallion. avocado. ponzu
Roasted asparagus: hollandaise. aleppo. tarragon.
Assorted mochi ice cream
Artisanal bread with butter
Duck liver & foie gras mousse smooth mousse of chicken liver and foie gras, served with raspberry preserves and baguette
Frisee aux lardons, chicory salad with a warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, and a soft-poached egg
Anchovy and caper tapenade, grilled bread
Salade vert, seasonal greens, shaved asparagus, herbs vinaigrette
Roasted baby beets, sumac labneh, pistachios, oranges, parsley
Sardines in oil, shallot, dijon mustard, cornichons, baguette
Fennel and orange salad with niçoise olives, red onion, and basil shaved fennel, citrus segments, niçoise olives, and red onion, tossed with lemon oil and torn basil. clean and herbal,
Salade lyonnaise — frisée, bacon lardons, poached egg, dijon vinaigrette
French onion soup caramelized onions in rich beef broth, gratinéed with baguette and gruyère
Sautéed scallops served over white beans and wilted greens with crisp bacon and soy-lemon pan sauce
Ficelle picarde savory crêpe filled with sautéed mushrooms, ham, and cheese, topped with béchamel and baked until golden
Pâté lorrain pork and beef wrapped in puff pastry, served with cornichons and a mustard-dressed chicory salad
Salmon rillettes slow-poached and smoked salmon folded with crème fraîche, shallots, lemon, and herbs, served chilled with toasted sourdough and sea salt butter
Steak tartare hand-chopped beef seasoned with mustard, capers, red shallots, cornichons, and onions, topped with egg yolk and served with toasted sourdough
Boudin noir traditional french blood sausage served with sautéed apples, caramelized onions, and grainy mustard. rustic, rich, and deeply rooted in regional french cooking
Brandade de morue salt cod and potato purée whipped with olive oil and garlic, served warm with sourdough bread. classic provençal comfort
Rillettes de porc — slow-cooked shredded pork rillette with dijon, cornichons, grilled baguette
Thyme-basted roasted pork tenderloin, served with potato purée or crispy potato galette, wilted escarole and spinach, and a dijon mustard pan sauce
Pan-seared salmon with choice of pommes purée or potato galette, served with wilted escarole and spinach, finished with lemon beurre blanc
Roasted trout served over warm spinach, with toasted walnuts, braised white beans, and capers, finished with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon
Seared duck breast, root vegetable purée, soy-scented shiitake papillote, duck jus, sautéed escarole
Grilled chicken “à l'américaine” potatoes paille, warm leeks vinaigrette, sauce diable
Duck confit crisp duck leg, steak potatoes, warm mustard-dressed greens
Sole meunière pan-seared sole in brown butter with parsley and shallots, served over parsnip purée
Pan-seared red snapper with grapefruit, shaved fennel, garbanzo beans, olives, za’atar oil, and citrus beurre blanc infused with sumac and preserved lemon
Steak frites served with your choice of maître d’hôtel butter, sauce au poivre (peppercorn cream), or shallot-mustard pan sauce. house frites on the side. ribeye available (dry aged+$60). other cuts on request
Nutella crepes with berries
Seasonal fruits galette with vanilla ice cream for 2
Assorted french pastries
Creme brule
Chocolate ganache tahini tart
Many other options, let’s chat
Fresh pressed orange juice for mimosas
Fresh brewed coffee, iced coffee & tea
Fresh fruit display
Fresh pressed green juice (ginger, green apple, pineapple & kale)
Homemade english muffins
Fresh biscuits and honey butter
Avocado toast
Mushroom al pastor tacos w/ salsa verde crudo
Cacio e pepe scrambled eggs or omelet
Vegetable frittata or quiche
Omeletes to order
Croissant breakfast casserole with sage, sausage & gruyere
Butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter sauce
Eggplant parmagiana
Butternut squash & black bean quesadillas
Blueberry ricotta breakfast cake
Orange pecan french toast casserole
Sour cream coffee cake
Banana crunch muffins
Lemon blueberry scones
Maple oat scones
Homemade chocolate croissants
Homemade almond croissants
Grilled pineapple & peaches, honey vanilla yogurt & homemade granola
Blueberry muffins
Banana sour cream pancakes
Tempura squash blossoms, tangerine ponzu
Marinated golden beets, hazelnut, cara cara orange
Market chicory salad, market pears, warm date vinaigrette
Escarole salad with hazelnut vinaigrette and market pears
Couscous salad with blistered cherry tomatoes and zucchini
Roasted carrots, avocado, coriander
Roasted trumpet mushrooms
Roasted carrots with avocado and coriander vinaigrette
Decorative tropical and seasonal fruit plate
Tropical fruit installation
Yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit & granola or almonds & pumpkin seeds (vegetarian)
Mini avocado tostada with pico de gallo (gf) (v)
Breakfast plank- charcuterie, quick pickles, deviled eggs, condiments, fruits
Charcuterie and cheeses of your choosing and accompaniments
Herb roasted chicken, roasted root vegetables, mashed potato, pan gravy
Grilled ribeye, arroz amarillo, maduros, salsa verde
Veggie lasagna (v, gf)
Chicken milanese, saffron risotto, arugula & fennel salad w lemon vin
Apple oat crisp gf w/ vanilla bean ice cream
Local peach cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream
Brown butter chocolate chip cookies & chocolate covered strawberries
Warm apple dumplings w/ vanilla bean ice cream
A personal chef for any occasion in Southbury
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Southbury in October 2016, more than 263 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Southbury and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Connecticut.
Starting in 2016, 19,409 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Southbury. To book your chef in Southbury, 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 6,941 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 11,250 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 19,409 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Southbury usually book menus around 182 USD per person, including 4.8 courses, sharing an average of 4.55 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 Southbury.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Southbury.
What does a private chef service include in Southbury?
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 Southbury?
The price of renting a chef in Southbury 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 161 USD to 193 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 161 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 154 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 165 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 193 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 Southbury?
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 263 chefs available in Southbury. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Southbury 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 Southbury?
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.
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.








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How many chef services are booked in Southbury each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Southbury, 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 Southbury.
Cost of a private chef in Southbury
The cost of hiring a private chef in Southbury 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 161 USD to 193 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 161 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 154 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 165 USD
For 2 people: 193 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 Southbury!
2 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 Southbury?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Southbury: 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 Southbury!






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









