Private Chef in Suffolk County
Rent one of our 272 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Suffolk County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Suffolk County in March 2017, more than 272 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Suffolk County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Suffolk County.
Starting in 2017, 1,169 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Suffolk County. To book your chef in Suffolk County, 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 401 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 904 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.9 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 1,169 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Suffolk County usually book menus around 193 USD per person, including 4.69 courses, sharing an average of 3.4 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 Suffolk County.












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.
272 Private Chefs in Suffolk County
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More than 1,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Suffolk County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Suffolk County received an average score of 5.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Suffolk County has been scored with a 5 on average.
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401 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Suffolk County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Pate du chef on toasted baguette
Clams à la marinière with fennel and white wine. fresh new england clams, steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, shallots, garlic, and fennel, finished with butter and herbs
New england lobster bisque with cognac and crème fraîche
Chilled lobster medallions with tarragon aioli. thinly sliced poached lobster served cold with a fragrant tarragon aioli
Grilled lobster tail with lemon-herb beurre blanc and asparagus
Oyster with champagne gelee. a fresh oyster topped with a delicate champagne gelée
Scallop tartare with citrus foam. raw new england scallops dressed with a citrus foam that dissolves on the palate, bringing a bright acidity
Scallop carpaccio with deconstructed vinaigrette. thinly sliced scallops served with scattered pearls of vinaigrette and freeze-dried capers for a textural contrast
Lobster and ginger spherification. lobster broth spherified into pearls and served with a touch of ginger essence
A rich, velvety lobster bisque made from fresh new england lobsters, lightly spiked with cognac, and finished with a swirl of crème fraîche for added richness
Pan-seared new england scallops with beurre blanc and ratatouille. freshly seared sea scallops from the new england coast, served with a classic french beurre blanc sauce and a side of provençal-style ratatouille, featuring local vegetables
Seared scallop with caviar and lemon zest. a perfectly seared scallop topped with a touch of caviar and fresh lemon zest
Coquilles saint-jacques à la provençale. new england scallops baked in a garlic, tomato, and herb sauce
Cococunut butter-basted halibut with lemon and thyme. new england halibut basted in cococunut butter and served with lemon and fresh thyme
Duck fat seared scallops with truffle risotto. scallops seared in duck fat, served over creamy truffle risotto
Seared tuna with niçoise olive tapenade. tuna steak seared and served with a niçoise-style tapenade of olives and capers
Frozen lobster salad with avocado air. lobster salad served with avocado air and a garnish of microgreens, with lobster frozen into thin sheets for texture contrast
Seared scallops with sweet corn foam and bacon dust. perfectly seared scallops served with a rich corn foam and crispy bacon dust
Poached cod with dijon and chive velouté. new england cod poached in white wine, served with a creamy dijon sauce and fresh chives
Pan-seared scallops with saffron risotto and beurre blanc. seared scallops served over creamy saffron risotto with a drizzle of beurre blanc
Grilled swordfish with herb butter and ratatouille. grilled new england swordfish served with a french-inspired vegetable ratatouille
Baked haddock with provençal tomatoes and fennel. new england haddock baked with a tomato and fennel confit
Sous-vide lobster with seaweed foam and citrus gel. perfectly tender sous-vide lobster, topped with a seaweed-infused foam and dots of bright citrus gel
Charcoal grilled mussels with garlic espuma. grilled mussels with a charred, smoky finish, served alongside garlic espuma for contrast
Sous-vide lobster with vanilla air and tomato powder. sous-vide lobster finished with a subtle vanilla air and vibrant tomato powder for added complexity
Pistachio panna cotta
Almond panna cotta
Almond financier with fresh berries. a light almond cake served with fresh new england berries and a touch of coconut cream
Vanilla soufflé with raspberry coulis. classic light and airy soufflé paired with a bright raspberry sauce
Coconut-lime espuma with caramelized pineapple. light coconut-lime espuma paired with caramelized pineapple and dehydrated new england cranberries
Prosciutto-wrapped melon with burrata & balsamic pearls
Bacon wrapped scallops with spiced maple syrup and micro-greens
Focaccia roasted bruschetta with aged parm
Watermelon salad with marinated arugula topped with feta and balsamic glaze
Branzino al forno with sweet chili glaze
Short rib ragù with pappardelle
Grilled tommy hawk with mushroom risotto
New york cheesecake with berry compote
Lemonchello mascarpone cake
Lobster thyme puffs-- phyllo filled with fresh lobster claws, lemon thyme aioli, rainbow greens
Berry mint salad-- blackberries, blueberries, mint, sea salt, honey, rice wine vinegar
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, hummus
Drunken mussels-- fresh mussels in garlic, shallots, bottle of crisp white wine, red pepper, and parsley served with crusty grilled bread
Citrus marinated scallop risotto-- off the dock scallops marinated in citrus, garlic, and olive oil and seared over brown butter risotto
Limoncello shrimp-- shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello with buttery orzo, baby greens, and blistered cherry tomatoes
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with local apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with duck fat potatoes and snow peas
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Whole roasted beef tenderloin (local farm in rutland) with cracked black pepper, sea salt, and red wine butter with herby potatoes and torched peppers
Apple spice cake-- spice cake with fresh apple cider topped with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sugar
Chocolate mouse-- dark chocolate mousse, berries, mint
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Nutella doughnuts-- soft baked chocolate nutella doughnuts dipped in ganache with flakey sea salt
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, hummus
Caprese bites-- cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mini mozzarella, olive oil, sea salt
Bruléed brie (brie with torched brown sugar) with strawberries, crushed pistachios, and berry balsamic
Drunken mussels-- fresh mussels in garlic, shallots, bottle of crisp white wine, red pepper, and parsley served with crusty grilled bread
Citrus marinated scallop risotto-- off the dock scallops marinated in citrus, garlic, and olive oil and seared over brown butter risotto
Limoncello shrimp-- shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello with buttery orzo, baby greens, and blistered cherry tomatoes
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with local apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with duck fat potatoes and snow peas
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Caramelized onion flatbread-- crisp flatbread with ricotta, buttery caramelized onions, micro-arugula, balsamic, pancetta, and sea salt
Chocolate mouse-- dark chocolate mousse, berries, mint
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Nutella doughnuts-- soft baked chocolate nutella doughnuts dipped in ganache with flakey sea salt
Mini red velvet bundt cakes with cream cheese frosting and chocolate shavings
Lyonnaise salad with crispy bacon and over easy egg
Baby greens salad with cucumbers, tomato in a pinneaple vinaigrette
Stuffed peppers with sausage in a savory tomato sauce from provence
Arugula and candied beet salad in a pineapple bruschetta dressing
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese
French beef bolognese pasta with imported fresh fettucini
Sweet corn risotto with porcini and romanto
Classic french onion soup with gruyère
Ratatouille provençale with crispy baguette crostinis
Secret coq au vin (chicken braised in red wine)
Seared salmon provençale in a white wine garlic sauce with roasted carrots with balsamic glaze
Seared sirloin steak frites with a side of red wine and peppercorn sauce
Mediterranean branzino in a creamy meunière style sauce with lemon, garlic, white wine and capers
Beef bourguinon (roasted for 6 hours) with bacon potatoes aligot
Warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate fondant (molten chocolate cake) with ice cream
Banana flambée with ice cream of choice
Croissant bread pudding with ice cream of choice
Classic crème brûlée with berries
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, fresh sliced baguette, red currant wine jam, honey, boursin, and berries
Raspberry brie bites-- brie baked in crispy phyllo cups topped with raspberry wine jam and toasted almonds
Moules marinières-- mussels cooked in olive oil, white wine, garlic, shallots and parsely with crusty sourdough bread
Coq au riesling-- chicken thighs braised in dry riesling, garlic, and lemon with duck fat potatoes and honey pepper carrots
Burrata pistou pasta-- fresh basil pistou (lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Herbed pork loin-- rosemary and garlic stuffed pork loin roasted and basted with a fresh herb butter, butternut squash and haricot vert
Apple shallot chicken-- chicken breasts roasted with apples, shallots, and rosemary with herbed honeynut squash and buttery snap peas
Alsatian bacon and onion flatbread-- crisp flatbread with caramelized onions, ricotta, and crumbled bacon and baby greens
Caramelized onion risotto-- creamy risotto of caramelized onions, chardonnay, gruyere, baby greens
Chocolate mouse with berries and mint
Eclairs-- freshly baked, filled with chocolate mousse and dipped in chocolate
Spiced apple galette-- thinly sliced apples tossed in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar in a folded short crust
Strawberry trifle-- strawberry lemon pudding, berry mousse, and sweet cream with berries and mint
Crab stuffed mushroom
Garlic herbed scallops | red beet & mushroom puree
Crab cake bites | rémoulade & spicy red sauce
Spinach & artichoke dip | baked pita chips
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Arugula, spinach, strawberry & feta salad | balsamic dressing
Caprese salad | balsamic glaze
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Pan seared halibut | wild rice | roasted brussels
Parmesan crusted baked haddock | fingerling potatoes | sauteed spinach
Creamy linguine pasta | 8oz sirloin | pan sauce
Grilled steak | fingerling potatoes | choice of green
Surf & turf (lobster, shrimp, crab - sirloin, ribeye) roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Coconut white chocolate truffles
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Lemon pound cake
Crispy cheese bread or garlic bread
Balsamic maple glazed carrots with pistachio crunch
Herbed potato salad with baby red potatoes
French style cobb salad with roasted pulled chicken and seared fresh egg in a pinneaple balsamic vinaigrette
Stuffed peppers with sausage in a savory tomato sauce from provence
Celletani pasta with braised italian sausage, bell peppers in a zesty arrabiata sauce
Beef ragu bolognese over rigatoni
Creamy four cheese mac n cheese
Grilled steaks with a trio of homemade sauces: red wine, gorgonzola, and peppercorn
Grilled veggies marinated in miso butter
Sea salt caramel cheesecake with dulce de leche ice cream
Chocolate pretzel bread pudding with ice cream
Classic key lime pie with ice cream of choice
Warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream
Homemade chocolate fondant 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 Suffolk County.
What does a private chef service include in Suffolk County?
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 Suffolk County?
The price of renting a chef in Suffolk County 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 167 USD to 215 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 167 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 164 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 188 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 215 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 Suffolk County?
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 272 chefs available in Suffolk County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County?
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 Suffolk County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Suffolk County, 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 Suffolk County.
Cost of a private chef in Suffolk County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Suffolk County 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 167 USD to 215 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 167 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 164 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 188 USD
For 2 people: 215 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 Suffolk County!
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 Suffolk County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Suffolk County: 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 Suffolk County!






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









