Private Chef in Sumter
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Sumter
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Sumter in December 2017, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Sumter and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Sumter County.
Starting in 2017, 10,885 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Sumter. To book your chef in Sumter, 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 2,774 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 16,326 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 10,885 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Sumter usually book menus around 175 USD per person, including 3.8 courses, sharing an average of 4.16 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 Sumter.












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!
13 Private Chefs in Sumter
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More than 10,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.48 Chef
The guests in Sumter have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.48.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Sumter received an average score of 4.73.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sumter has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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2,774 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Sumter
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Deviled eggs with bacon lardon
Filet bites with chimichurri and remoulade sauce
Warm crab dip
French onion pull-apart bread with gruyere cheese
Spinach artichoke dip
Beef brisket with scalloped potatoes and green beans
Local fish with lima bean, corn, and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob, and red potatoes
Pulled pork with mac and cheese and collard greens
Shrimp and grits
Taco bar (standalone dish, not paired with anything else): ground beef, chicken, shrimp, or fish (choose beforehand), queso, pico de gallo, mashed avocado, slaw, shredded cheese, sour cream, chipotle crema, tortilla chips, flour and corn tortillas
Chicken marsala with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans
Shrimp pasta - with cherry tomatoes, onions, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil tossed with linguini in a white wine garlic sauce
Taco bar this is a stand alone - not paired with anything else. ground beef, chicken , shrimp or fish ( choose before hand), queso, pico de gallo, mashed avocado, slaw, shredded cheese, sour cream, chipolte crema, tortilla chips, flour and corn tortillas
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Key lime pie
Tiramisu
Tamlas famous guacamole and chips
Salsa with chips
Homemade jalapeño queso with chips
Layered bean and cheese dip ,sour cream, avocado, onion, jalapeño and tomato
Loaded bean and cheese nachos
Mexican corn(elote)- creme fraiche and spices on roasted corn covered in cojita and served w/ lime
Spanish rice
Refined or black beans
Cilantro slaw
Black-eyed pea, roasted corn, avocado salad
Tacos- chicken, steak or shrimp
Chipotle chicken enchiladas with cheese and salsa verde
Vegan meat “tacos“ or enchiladas
Beef and chicken fajitas
Shredded beef barbacoa ( or jackfruit )
Chicken or steak quesadillas
Shrimp and cheese stuffed poblano’s
Deconstructed keylime pie
Churro bars with ice cream
Mexican chocolate pot de creme
Adult kitchen sink ice cream sandwiches w/ caramel and chocolate ganache
Seasonal fruit cobbler
Peach crumble( when in season) w/ ice cream
Bruschetta
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Deviled eggs with bacon lardon
Filet bites with chimichurri and remoulade sauce
Warm crab dip
French onion pull-apart bread with gruyere cheese
Roasted red pepper hummus with veggies and naan bread
Spinach artichoke dip
Triple dip - green goddess, beetroot greek yogurt and olive tapenade with veggies and naan bread
Beef brisket with scalloped potatoes and green beans
Homemade pesto with chicken, shrimp onions, carrots and asparagus
Local fish with a lima bean, corn and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob and red potatoes
Taco bar this is a stand alone - not paired with anything else. ground beef, chicken , shrimp or fish ( choose before hand), queso, pico de gallo, mashed avocado, slaw, shredded cheese, sour cream, chipolte crema, tortilla chips, flour and corn tortillas
Chicken marsala with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans
Harissa salmon - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster
Blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bread pudding with a peanut butter glaze
Key lime pie
Tiramisu
Blistered shishito peppers w/evoo & roasted red pepper aioli
Creamy whipped ricotta with black pepper and honey
Crudité w/ carmelized onion dip, chipotle ranch & pimento cheese
Fried okra w/roasted red pepper aioli
Sausage stuffed mushrooms
Spiced boiled peanuts
Grilled corn salad with pepper, onion, tomato and citrus jalapeño parmesan vinaigrette
Grilled veggie platter with thyme, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Bacon, jalapeño popper potato salad
Pull a part cheesy garlic rolls
Grilled corn on the cob
Brown sugarpeach baked beans
Creamy kale caesar with parmesan crisps
Bib and plum salad with pickled red onion and fennel
Ratatouille pasta salad
Creamy pimento cheese potato salad
Creamy 4 cheese mac and cheese w/ panko topping
Spiced, grilled pineapple, coconut chicken
Barbecue bourbon pork chops
Grilled portabella mushrooms with herbs and lemon
Barbecue grilled chicken
Cheer wine slow roasted ribs
Shrimp and chicken kebabs with three dipping sauces
Burger slider bar with all the gourmet fixings
Grilled sausage bar – chicken, polish, italian, with all the toppings
Grilled skirt steak w/tomato, olives, and garlic
Berry slab pie with ice cream
Toasted coconut, angel food cake with pineapple and caramel drizzle
Adult ice cream sandwiches with salted caramel and chocolate ganache
Deconstructed keylime pie
Chantilly peach curd crumble
Banana cream pie cheesecake
Caper cured tuna, radish, fennel, lemongrass caesar
Crispy eggplant, smoked tomato, marinated mozzarella
Beef cruda, salted egg yolk, dried olive, cucumber, brown butter brioche
Asiago pappardelle, crisp pork belly, butter peas, lots of herbs, preserved lemon, asiago
Short rib lasagna, bechamel, tomato, mushrooms, mozzarella
Gluten free gnocchi, pancetta, shrimp, preserved lemon, spinach pesto
Ny strip steak, baby potatoes, broccoli, swiss chard pesto, prosciutto oil
Steelhead trout, swiss chard risotto, gremolata, smoked cultured butter
Braised veal shank, saffron rice, charred green beans, natural jus
Chocolate budino, vanilla cake, strawberries, orange whipped cream
Strawberry panna cotta, basil-orange marmalade, candied almonds, shaved chocolate
Chocolate fudge cake, strawberries, mint, cookie crumble, white chocolate milk
Crab balls with remoulade sauce
Charcuterie
Filet bites with chimichurri and remoulade sauce
Spinach artichoke dip
Triple dip: green goddess, beetroot, and olive tapenade with veggies and pita
Warm crab dip
Spicy ahi tuna - rare spicy ahi tuna on gf brown rice sesame crackers topped with avocado
Chef d's pimento cheese with veggies and crackers
Southern charcutier with pickled shrimp, local made summer sausage, alligator sausage(upon availability), homemade pimento cheese, pepper jelly on cream cheese, pickled okra and pork rinds
Beet salad with whipped feta cheese and pistachios
Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo
Curry squash soup
Mixed greens with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blue cheese crumbles, and walnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Tossed salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and bell peppers in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and a blackberry red wine sauce
Local fish with lima bean, corn, and okra succotash with a lemon butter sauce
Low country boil with fresh local shrimp, kielbasa sausage, corn-on-the-cob, and red potatoes
Bbq shrimp - local shrimp cooked in bbq sauce with skillet onions, potatoes and green beans
Harissa salmon - with roasted red peppers, sautéed spinach and wild rice
Filet mignon and shrimp scampi with asparagus and sweet potato hash
Beef brisket with scalloped potatoes and green beans
Local fish with charleston red rice and roasted broccolini with a jalapeno peach sauce
Pork ribs or pulled pork with skillet potatoes and onions with green beans
Shrimp and grits
Awesome chocolate cake
Bananas foster
Chia spice cake topped with sugared ginger
Coconut cake
Key lime pie
Rustic apple tart
German chocolate cake
Charcuterie
Italian sausage stuffed banana pepper
Mussels marinara & grilled bread
Artichoke tomato crostini w/balsamic reduction
Pancetta figs( seasonal)
Sausage stuffed mushrooms
Spinach asiago dip
Creamy whipped ricotta with black pepper and honey
Clams , cherry tomatoes ,white wine, pesto with grilled bread
Steak tartare w/ smokey oyster aioli, capers, pickled red onion & crostinis etc
Prosciutto , fig( seasonal), smoked blue cheese arugula flatbread
Grilled panzanella salad
Caesar w/ rosemary croutons
Lemon roasted garlic parmesan burrata
Arugula, seasonal fruit, parmesan balsamic vinegar
Creamy white bean pancetta soup w/ chive oil
Pesto ricotta pasta
Tomato fresh mozzarella manicotti
Bucatini w/ pancetta , peas & egg
Classic bolognese pasta
Local fish vierge
Rigatoni polpette
Local fish w/ creamy truffled parmesan mushroom risotto
Grilled new york strip with tomato, olives, and garlic
Cannolis w/ chocolate or fruit
Zeppoli w/ warm chocolate sauce
Italian berry mascarpone cake
Tiramisu
Blueberry ricotta cheesecake
Chocolate pot de creme
Adult ice cream sandwiches with salted caramel and chocolate ganache
Caper cured tuna, radish, sweet onions, caesar pesto
Crispy eggplant, smoked tomato, marinated mozzarella
Beef cruda, salted egg yolk, dried olive, cucumber, brown butter brioche
Short rib lasagna, bechamel, tomato, mushrooms, mozzarella
Braised pork shank, saffron rice, charred green beans, natural jus
Flank steak, baby potatoes, broccoli, swiss chard pesto, prosciutto oil
Strawberry panna cotta, basil-orange marmalade, candied almonds, shaved chocolate
Chocolate budino, vanilla cake, strawberries, orange whipped cream
Chocolate fudge cake, strawberries, mint, cookie crumble, white chocolate milk
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 Sumter.
What does a private chef service include in Sumter?
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 Sumter?
The price of renting a chef in Sumter 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 141 USD to 165 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 141 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 135 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 147 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 165 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 Sumter?
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 13 chefs available in Sumter. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Sumter 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 Sumter?
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 Sumter each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Sumter, 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 Sumter.
Cost of a private chef in Sumter
The cost of hiring a private chef in Sumter 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 141 USD to 165 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 141 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 147 USD
For 2 people: 165 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 Sumter?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Sumter: 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 Sumter!

Would you like to enjoy a Private Chef service in Sumter?
Sumter is a place that is known for its different types of cuisines and great restaurants. But why don't you try to bring a personal chef to your home instead of going to a crowded restaurant after a super long day! We are here to help you, just click below to start your experience.

A special surprise, a wonderful experience!
At the beginning of the process, you can select the meal you want to eat and the time. Then, our personal great selection of personal chefs will study your request and send their proposals by taking into account your preferences. You can review their professional background and chat with them! book once you are ready and prepare yourself to enjoy it.

Experience Sumter through the senses
Take a Chef it´s about creating unbelievable experiences. That’s why the menu is always designed to fit your preferences and requirements. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in high-end culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!






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









