Private Chef in The Acreage
Rent one of our 335 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in The Acreage?
For 6 people in The Acreage, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,086 USD
181 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 guests202USD / guest = 404 USD total
- 4 guests181USD / guest = 724 USD total
- 6 guests181USD / guest = 1,086 USD total
- 8 guests151USD / guest = 1,208 USD total
- 10 guests151USD / guest = 1,510 USD total
- 13+ guests166USD / guest = 2,158 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.
335 Private Chefs in The Acreage
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More than 7,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.42 Chef
The guests in The Acreage have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.42.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in The Acreage received an average score of 4.73.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in The Acreage has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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2,385 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in The Acreage
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Pork dumplings
Endaname
Crab ragoon
Miso soup with tofu
Tuna, hamachi, salmon nigiri and sashimi
Ginger garlic shrimp
Hamachi crudo
Seared tuna salad
Vegetarian pancit
Kimchi stir fry
Char siu pork
Peking duck with forbidden rice
Soy marinated ribeye
Teriyaki glazed salmon with steamed bok choy
Beef bulgogi
Matcha sweets
Mango sticky rice
Shrimp cocktail chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge
Oysters rockefeller broiled oysters / herb bread crumb / pernod butter / fresh lemon (fresh oysters subject to seasonal availability)
Crab cakes, champagne beurre blanc
Chopped salad endive/ radicchio/ arugula/ anjou pear/ toasted walnuts/ gruyere/ sherry vinaigrette
Surf & turf ½ maine lobster/ 6 oz center cut filet/ beanaise sauce & lemon garlic butter
Loch duart salmon seared center cut scottish salmon / lemon dill beurre blanc
Diver scallops fennel pollen dusted seared sea scallops/ brown butter sauce/ capers/ california raisins
Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel
Lemon meringue tart/ raspberry coulis
Chocolate souffle, creme anglaise
Crudo di ricciola – thinly sliced yellowtail with citrus vinaigrette, microgreens, and a touch of olive oil
Capesante alla griglia – grilled scallops with a cauliflower puree, garnished with crispy pancetta and a lemon foam
Insalata di polpo – marinated octopus with fennel, orange segments, and a light citrus-coconut dressing
Risotto al nero di seppia – creamy squid ink risotto with tender calamari, finished with a hint of lemon zest
Risotto ai frutti di mare – a medley of shrimp, mussels, and calamari in a saffron-infused risotto
Branzino al forno – oven-baked sea bass with a caper and lemon sauce, served over a bed of roasted seasonal vegetables
Tonno scottato al sesamo – sesame-crusted seared tuna with a tamari and ginger glaze, accompanied by an avocado and cucumber salad
Gamberi alla griglia – grilled prawns with a garlic and chili oil, served with sautéed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes
Panna cotta al cocco – coconut milk panna cotta with a mango coulis and toasted coconut flakes
• dulce de leche crème brûlée: a classic french dessert with an argentine twist, made with dulce de leche and topped with a caramelized crust.
Smoked salmon, avocado mousse and fried onions
Stuffed mushrooms with apple cider caramilized onions, parmesan and ricotta cheese
Cucumber tzatziki and smoke salmon
Homemade pâté with french cornichons and red onions pickle
Burrata, cherry tomato and balsamique rasberry reduction
French onion tarte with feta tomato cucumber and honey vinaigrette
Beef carpaccio, pesto and parmesan cheese
Salmon gravlax on blinis with sweat mustard and dill sauce
Beef ribeye or filet, glazed carrots, roasted potato purée and mushroom sauce, and roquefort sauce
Seafood risotto and bronzino filet
Orange duck, butternut purée, roasted nuts and microgreens
Chicken basquaise and pilaf rice marinated red pepper and tomato
Beef bourguignon: beef slow cooked in red wine sauce served with carrots and potato purèe
Traditional chocolate mousse, toasted nuts, chantilly, and rasberry coulis
Chocolate or coffee tiramisu
Crêpes suzette flambé with grand marnier
Strawberry tartelette
Vanilla crème brulée and fruits
Lemon tarte and meringue
Pain perdu and chocolate sauce
Brie cheese and caramelized apple in crust
Red tuna in tartare with spicy avocado and mango salsa (lime and cilantro)
Mini tart with shrimp on mango tartare with white balsamic glaze
Beef samoussas will oriental spices
Mushroom stuffed with caramelized onions in apple cider, ricotta, parmesan
Salmon in gravlax, light cream, homemade blinis
Scallops carpaccio with passion fruit oil, lime and pink pepper
Grilled lobster served with butter lemon and celery risotto
Goat cheese salad (mixed salad, toasts with goat cheese, mini tarts with goat cheese, parmesan chips, walnuts, grapes, balsamic reduction)
Tomatoes tatin tart in puff pastry with buffala mozzarella and basil to
Italian salad, mixed salad, italian ham, roasted peach, cantaloupe in cubes, basil, mozzarella
Chicken (organic) in tagine with green olives and lemons confit, servent with couscous
Beef fillet mignon, 1/2 glace sauce, potatoes gratin, roasted tomatoes and asparagus
Lamb chops in pistachio crust served with mashed potatoes and asparagus, tatin red onions
Chilean sea bas, butter lemon sauce, risotto, vegetables confit, asparagus
Halibut filet with virgin sauce, risotto and confit vegetables
Duck confit with orange sauce. potaties gratin, asparagus
Beef bourguignon (red wine) served with mashed potatoes and carrots, mushrooms
“saint honore” (petits choux caramelized and vanilla cream)
Cake raspberry and pistachio (shortbread, pistachio fondant, raspberries confit and fresh raspberries)
Strawberries cake (sponge cake, light syrup, light vanilla cream, fresh strawberries)
Royal chocolat, almonds cake, crunchy praline, chocolate ganache mousse
Lemon tart meringue
Mini pavlova with fresh fruits
Italian tiramisu
Ceviche de halibut: leche de tigre espuma, pickled rocoto, red onion, cilantro, sweet potato crisps
Lobster tiradito: leche de tigre, charred corn, edible flowers
Oyster trio: champagne pearls, ají amarillo foam, cilantro oil
Foie gras anticucho: corn purée, fig reduction, crispy quinoa
Chilled chicha morada gazpacho: purple corn, cucumber spheres, andean herbs
Golden beet soup: coconut milk, turmeric oil, candied pepitas
Heirloom tomato salad: ají-infused oil, burrata, micro basil
Grilled octopus salad: fingerling potatoes, olive tapenade, citrus segments
Sous-vide pink halibut: carrot-cumin purée, saffron beurre blanc, herb ash
Roasted monkfish: chorizo crumble, celery root purée, paprika oil
Peking-style duck breast: spiced andean glaze, domino potatoes, purple potato chips
Lomo saltado: peruvian stir-fry, soy reduction, crispy yucca
Lucuma parfait: cocoa nibs, passionfruit coulis
Chocolate ganache dome: spicy ají center, quinoa brittle
Andean coffee mousse: pisco caramel, candied cacao husk
Butternut squash soup with pumpkin seeds
Fried brussel sprouts with pickled red chillies
Braised leeks
Braised collards greens with pancetta
Brown butter scallops with radicchio
Parmesan polenta
Ratatouille
Potato au gratin
Sweet potato mash
Mushroom ragout
Creamed swiss card
Cranberry sauce
Brown butter gnocchi with fried sage
Roasted turkey breast
Braised osso bucco
Pork loin with caramelized apples
Cornish hens with cornbread stuffing
Prime rib with au ju
Pecan pie
Pumpkin spice pound cake
Sweet potato pie
Apple tart
Crostinis with gorgonzola, pears, parmesan, aragula, balsamic reduction
Red tuna tartare with avocado and mango salsa (lime and cilantro)
Beef samoussas will oriental spices
Brie cheese and caramelized apple in crust
Bruschetta with tomatoes tartare, yellow peppers, basil, balsamic reduction and parmesan
Greek salad (mixed salad, tomatoes, feta, black olive, cucumber, herbes de provence)
Caesar salad with homemade croûtons, roasted chicken and homemade caesar dressing, fresh parmesan
Goat cheese salad (mixed salad, toasts with goat cheese, mini tarts with goat cheese, parmesan chips, walnuts, grapes, balsamic reduction)
Summer salad, aragula, prosciutto, roasted peach, cantaloup, cherries tomatoes. buffala
Big tray of charcuterie, italian ham sandanielle, paté, different sausages, pickles, confit onions, butter, fresh bread
Tatin tomatoes in puff pastry with buffala and basil
Salmon in gravlax and homemade blinis
Beef bourguignon (red wine) served with mashed potatoes and mushrooms
Chicken in curry sauce (coco milk, yellow curry, tomatoes sauce, white wine) basmati rice, onion tatin,
Beef fillet mignon and demi glace sauce, potatoes gratin and asparagus
Lamb chops with thyme juice served with gratin of potatoes and asparagus,
Halibut fillet, virgin sauce, risotto, vegetables confit, asparagus
Strawberries cake (sponge cake and sirup, light vanilla cream, fresh strawberries)
Lemon tart meringue
Royal chocolat, almonds cake, crunchy praline, chocolate ganache mousse
“saint honore” (petits choux caramelized and vanilla cream)
Pavlova with fresh fruits
Italian tiramisu
A personal chef for any occasion in The Acreage
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in The Acreage in March 2017, more than 335 Private Chefs have joined our platform in The Acreage and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Florida.
Starting in 2017, 7,600 guests have already enjoyed a chef in The Acreage. To book your chef in The Acreage, 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 2,385 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 5,070 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 7,600 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in The Acreage usually book menus around 177 USD per person, including 4.36 courses, sharing an average of 3.91 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 The Acreage.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in The Acreage.
What does a private chef service include in The Acreage?
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 The Acreage?
The price of renting a chef in The Acreage 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 166 USD to 202 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 166 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 151 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 181 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 202 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 The Acreage?
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 335 chefs available in The Acreage. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in The Acreage 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 The Acreage?
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 The Acreage each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In The Acreage, 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 The Acreage.
Cost of a private chef in The Acreage
The cost of hiring a private chef in The Acreage 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 166 USD to 202 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 166 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 151 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 181 USD
For 2 people: 202 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 The Acreage!
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 The Acreage?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in The Acreage: 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 The Acreage!






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









