Private Chef in Steamboat Springs
Rent one of our 15 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Steamboat Springs
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Steamboat Springs in December 2018, more than 15 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Steamboat Springs and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Colorado.
Starting in 2018, 984 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Steamboat Springs. To book your chef in Steamboat Springs, 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 146 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 898 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.3 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 984 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Steamboat Springs usually book menus around 157 USD per person, including 3.97 courses, sharing an average of 4.54 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 Steamboat Springs.
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!
15 Private Chefs in Steamboat Springs
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Steamboat Springs
More than 900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
3.5 Chef
The guests in Steamboat Springs have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 3.5.
4.5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Steamboat Springs received an average score of 4.5.
4.5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.5 average score.
4.5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Steamboat Springs has been scored with a 4.5 on average.
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146 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Steamboat Springs
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Smoked trout canapé • smashed fingerling, creme fraiche, herbs, lemon, trout roe
Wedge salad • co goat cheese, tomato, co tender belly bacon, onion, green goddess dressing
Steaks dinner • american waygu steak, olathe sweet corn polenta, roasted vegetable, veal demi glacé
S'mores pie
Grilled palisade peach summer salad with arugula, mixed nuts, goat cheese, shaved red onion, crispy prosciutto & grilled peach balsamic vinaigrette
Colorado surf and turf- local striped bass and colorado ribeye with jalapeño garlic puree and microgreen and cabbage slaw
Grilled new york strip w/ roasted peach bacon jam, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies
Crispy skin seared salmon w/ roasted peach bacon jam, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies
Seared pasture raised chicken breast w/ roasted peach bacon jam, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies
Grilled mushroom 'steaks' w/ roasted peach chutney, served over crispy roasted garlic potatoes with seasonal grilled veggies
Grilled palisade peaches with a bourbon caramel, vanilla bean gelato, and sweet cornbread cake
Plated italian salad w/ seasonal veggies and house made italian vinaigrette
Hand made pasta rolled out in your kitchen. served family style 3 ways- classic meaty ragu, reggiano alfredo & evoo with lemon
Family style grilled chicken, eggplant parm and house beef + pork meatballs
Local bread basket with chef's choice infused butters and/or oils
Plated tiramisu- classic tiramisu with fresh berries & shaved cacao
Fresh local bread basket with chef's choice of herb infused butters
King oyster mushroom 'scallops' with an arugula, asparagus and radish microgreen salad- mushroom vinaigrette
Slow cooked, locally raised, beef shortrib with mushroom glaze, served over crispy garlic potatoes with chef's choice seasonal veggies
Roasted local rhubarb with turmeric ginseng orange creme anglaise, caramelized puff pastry, orange streusel
Dates, prosciutto and blue cheese, baby arugula, sherry vinaigrette
Roasted butternut mountain grain salad, caramelized sherry vin, pommegranate, pepitas
Sweet potato brûlée salad, molases vinagreta, savory pecan strussel,
Fresh herb foccaccia bread with harissa butter
Corn bread and hazelnut butter
Local colorado cheese and charcuterie board with acrutumants
Braised short rib, arepas, guacamole crema, spicy tomato jam
Mint and rosemary lamb yakatori, pickled cucumber, lemon garlic yogurt
Palisade peach and burrata caprese, grilled avocado, smoked watermelon sweet basil vinaigrette
Potato pure, green beans almondine, brussels sprouts
Roasted heirloom carrots, crispy skin, sweet garlic yogurt, mediterranean spiced local honey
Turkey roulade, bourbon apple stuffing, huckleberry bacon jam, sweet potato tartiflette
Bbq boneless pork ribs, spicy garlic glaze, pickled vegetables, jazmin rice
Beef cheek poutin, mountain herb gremolata, smashed potatoe, bechamel
Braised lamb shank, guajillo caramel sauce, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary polenta,
Lasagna a la bolognesa, lemon riccotta, pomodoro
Red wine braised ossobucco, mountain herb gremolata, potato pure
Baked brie with bourbon wildberry jam
Mascarpone cloud, hazelnut sabayon
Seasonal creme brulee, biscotti
Watermelon, spicy aioli, avocado, crispy leeks
Dates, membrillo, and blue cheese
Vegan cheese board, wild berries and stone fruits
Vegan homemade mountain herb foccacia and harissa coconut butter
Mezze platter: a colorful assortment of hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki, olives, and pita bread
Roasted beet tartar, blackberry vinaigrette, lemon mascarpone, mini tart shell
Roasted vegetable samosa, curry, fresh dough
Homemade sourdough flatbread, roased garlic pomodoro, fresh mozzarella
Roasted garlic goat cheese mousse, candied pecans, fig jams
Impossible burger broschettes, gremolata, tofu aioli
Caramelized onion and goat cheese tartlets: savory tartlets with a mix of caramelized onions, goat cheese, and tomato jam
Palisade peach burrata capresa, geilled avocado, smoked watermelon sweet basil vinaigrette
Power bowl, quinoa, wild rice, farro, spinach, roasted butternut pure
Roasted cauliflower, parsnip pure, citrus fennel emulsion, summer roasted vegetables
Quinoa and pecan tabouleh, braised apple cider
Eggplant involtini with ricotta and roasted red pepper sauce
Shitake mushroom rissotto, pecorino romano (or vegan cheese),
Chocolate fondue
Amaretto creme brulee
Lemmonacello tarts
Peach sabayon and whipped citrus mascarpone en croute
Seasonal creme brulee, biscotti
Homemade foccaccia bread with harrissa spiced butter
Caramelized onion and goat cheese tartlets: savory tartlets with a mix of caramelized onions, goat cheese, and tomato jam
Romesco hummus, pinenut olive tapenade, naan bread
Roasted beet tartar, blackberry vinaigrette, lemon mascarpone, mini tart shell
Salmon carpaccio, lemon yogurt, crispy capers, pickled garlic, gf savory almond crumble
Amouse bouche, ahi tuna pillows, osetra caviar, champagne +$45
Beef tenderloin carpaccio roll, pecorino, rocket arugula, prociutto migas, truffle oil
Croque monsieur, emmental cheese, bechamel, homemade brioche
Caviar service +$750 and up
East and west coast oysters with granny smith apple foam
Local colorado cheese and charcuterie board
Roasted heirloom carrots, crispy skin, sweet garlic yogurt, mediterranean spiced local honey
Beef cheek poutin, mountain herb gremolata, smashed potatoe, bechamel
Scallop a la parmesana
Caramelized summer peaches, goat cheese, lavender honey, french baguette
Bison tenderloin, tartifflette potatoe, roasted heirloom carrots, huckleberry bacon jam, beef au jus
House made sourdough pizza, pomodoro, mozzarella, white truffles and garlic
Lasagna a la bolognesa, lemon riccotta, pomodoro
Duck magrete crepe "tacos"
Prime ribeye, robuchon whipped potatoes, peppercorn au jus
Salmon mole, butternut squash, roasted hazelnuts
Wild mushroom and truffle rissotto, pecorino snow
Chocolate fondue
Amaretto creme brulee
Baked brie with bourbon wildberry jam
Salmon carpaccio, lemon yogurt, crispy capers, pickled garlic, gf savory almond crumble
Roasted beet summer salad, quinoa, citrus, pistachio fennel crumble, beet coconut butter, goat cheese
Ahí tuna tostada, crispy leeks, spicy aioli
Fresh herb foccaccia bread with harissa butter
Tenderloin carpaccio, arugula, pecorino snow, summer white truffle vin +$10 per piece
Tuna tataki, lemon ponzu aioli, sweet garlic crisps, wontons chips
Local colorado cheese and charcuterie board with acrutumants
Duck magret tacos, cilantro slaw, lingonberry chipotle glaze, sweet root pure
Croque monsieur, emmental cheese, bechamel, homemade brioche
Stone fruit and burrata caprese, grilled avocado, smoked watermelon sweet basil vinaigrette
Beef cheek poutin, mountain herb chimichurri, smashed potatoe, bechamel
Red wine braised ossobucco, mountain herb gremolata, potato foam
Mint and rosemary lamb yakatori, pickled cucumber, lemon garlic yogurt
Braised short rib, arepas, guacamole crema, spicy tomato jam
Colorado mountain trout, parsnip pure, citrus fennel emulsion, summer roasted vegetables
Prime ribeye, robuchon whipped potatoes, peppercorn au jus
Salmon mole, butternut squash, roasted hazelnuts, lemon crema
Lobster ravioli, citrus mascarpone, boullabaise
Bbq boneless pork ribs, spicy garlic glaze, pickled vegetables, jazmin rice
Braised lamb shank, guajillo caramel sauce, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary polenta,
Beef tenderloin, tartifflette potatoe, roasted heirloom carrots, huckleberry bacon jam, beef au jus
Lasagna a la bolognesa, lemon riccotta, pomodoro, gothic greens sweet basil
Herb and truffle butter chicken schnitzel, fresh spatzel, guajillo beurre blanc
Roasted colorado lamb leg, butternut squash and goat cheese ravioli, spinach veloute
Diver scallop, chorizo couli, celery root puré
Pan seared fish of the day, quinoa and wild rice, lemon dill greek yogurt
Seasonal creme brulee, biscotti
Peach sabayon and whipped citrus mascarpone en croute
Assorted chefs mini desserts and petit fours
Chocolate torte a la mode
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 Steamboat Springs.
What does a private chef service include in Steamboat Springs?
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 Steamboat Springs?
The price of renting a chef in Steamboat Springs 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 148 USD to 208 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 148 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 120 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 185 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 208 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 Steamboat Springs?
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 15 chefs available in Steamboat Springs. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs?
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 Steamboat Springs each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Steamboat Springs, 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 Steamboat Springs.
Cost of a private chef in Steamboat Springs
The cost of hiring a private chef in Steamboat Springs 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 148 USD to 208 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 148 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 120 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 185 USD
For 2 people: 208 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 Steamboat Springs?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Steamboat Springs: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Steamboat Springs!
Talk to our chefs in Steamboat Springs
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 Steamboat Springs? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Steamboat Springs, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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