Private Chef in Tuckahoe
Rent one of our 75 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Tuckahoe
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Tuckahoe in April 2018, more than 75 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Tuckahoe and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Henrico County.
Starting in 2018, 25,114 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Tuckahoe. To book your chef in Tuckahoe, 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 4,904 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 11,555 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 25,114 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Tuckahoe usually book menus around 171 USD per person, including 3.01 courses, sharing an average of 5.54 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 Tuckahoe.












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.
75 Private Chefs in Tuckahoe
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More than 25,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.55 Chef
The guests in Tuckahoe have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.55.
4.72 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Tuckahoe received an average score of 4.72.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Tuckahoe has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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4,904 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Tuckahoe
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








**deviled eggs** - classic deviled eggs with a touch of spicy mustard and paprika
**stuffed mushrooms** - button mushrooms filled with a blend of cheeses, herbs, and breadcrumbs drizzled with chive oil
Maryland crab cakes; 4oz crab cake with old bay dressing and served with cocktail sauce
Fried zucchini sticks; breaded zucchini sticks, deep fried with buttermilk ranch and avocado dip
Fried oysters: deep fried creole oysters on the half shell with tomato cajun chutney
Shrimp remoulade; chopped shrimp with old bay seasoning rolled up and sous vide sliced then served with remoulade sauce
The wedge salad a crisp iceberg lettuce wedge topped with crumbled bacon, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and bleu cheese crumbles
The cobb salad spring mix with tender grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, bacon, tomatoes and shredded cheese
Maryland crab soup; tomato broth with mix vegetables and lump crab meat
Cream of crab; creamy broth with old bay and lump crab served with crouton
Maryland crab cakes; crab mixed with an old bay dijon dressing served with tartar
Grilled chesapeake salmon; grilled tender salmon served with a crab old bay spread
Blackened trout with babe shrimp in cajun cream sauce
Smoked cornish hen; cornish hen slow smoked and served with mango chutney
Braised short ribs; short ribs braised in red wine broth and served with roasted root vegetables on top parm. cheese polenta
Chicken marsala; tender boneless chicken breast sautéed in a marsala wine mushroom sauce with choice of sides
Marinated lamb rack; sous vide and grilled served with wild mushroom brandy peppercorn demi sauce
Horseradish creamy mashed potato
Risotto; risotto with saffron and english pea
Rice o roni; sautéed rice and brown orzo served with tender white rice
Roasted carrots with cardamon
Grilled broccoli
Pple crisp; caramelized apple in a tart shell topped with oat meal crumble served with handmade vanilla ice cream
Caramel praline handmade vanilla ice cream mixed with crumbled pralines, topped with brown sugar coated pecan and topped with whipped cream
Chocolate chip and mint cheesecake; oreo crusted and creamy chocolate chip mint cheese filling
Lemon pastry cream, caramel tuile basket with lemon zest and whipped cream
Roasted mushrooms with tarragon and garlic butter
Lamb lollipops with cucumber pomegranate sauce
Roasted pears stuffed with ricotta and walnuts over arugula
Blue crab and honey crisp apple salad wraps
Fig and ham en croute with goat cheese and caramelized onion
Fried green tomatoes and eggplant with pecan and fig emulsion, nasturtium leaf (vegetarian)
Grilled shrimp cakes- on buckwheat blinis with garlic, dill aioli (gf)
Chesapeake oysters on the half shell with champagne mignonette
Beef tenderloin canape- horseradish cream, yellow tomato emulsion
Bacon wrapped scallops with umami maple glaze
Cider glazed brussels sprouts with bacon
Leek and gruyere bread pudding topped with olive oil poached garlic, fennel and tomatoes
(salad) classic caesar salad with steakhouse-style caesar dressing
(salad) poached pears stuffed with ricotta and walnuts over arugula
(salad) shaved kale with walnut, sweet cranberries, pomegranate and lemon dijon vinaigrette
Panzanella bread salad with heirloom tomatoes (vegetarian)
(salad) roasted maitake mushroom, tomato concasse, parmesan crisps, arugula, balsamic honey drizzle
(soup) acorn squash veloute, brown bread croutons, eggplant and walnut puree
(soup) butternut squash bisque, sherry, creme fraiche, autumn spiced pralines
(soup) white bean, fennel and kale (vegetarian)
(soup) maryland crab soup
Beef brisket stuffed peppers- local brisket/ wild rice/ seasonal vegetables/ green peppercorn cream
Coffee rubbed brisket, sweet potato and root vegetable gratin, green onion soubise
Crab-stuffed flounder with roasted winter greens and lemon aioli
Crabcakes with remoulade, smashed potatoes and autumn vegetable slaw
Herb crusted beef roast- horseradish sauce, dijon apple relish
Roasted leg of lamb with cucumber raita, lavender poached vegetables
Pan roasted beef loin with root vegetable gratin and acorn squash
Roasted salmon with orange glaze with warm farro and autumn greens salad
Autumn spiced pork loin with sweet potato hash and roasted tomato
Low country shrimp and grits- local grits, red-eye gravy, blistered tomatoes
Blueberry cheesecake with mint coulis
Lemon ricotta cake with elderberry syrup
Coconut custard tart with lemon grass syrup (dairy free)
Flourless chocolate torte with raspberry coulis
Pecan and pumpkin bread pudding with bourbon glaze
Sorghum molasses pecan pie with whipped cream
Coconut shrimp cocktail with passion fruit sauce
Salmon sashimi ( raw salmon with mizo , yuzo, lemon , ginger sauce)
Tuna tartare with sesame oil , avocado , sesame seeds
Beet, orange & gorgonzola salad with chef’s dressing
Burrata salad ( arugula , bufallo mozarella cheese) and prosciuto
Tapas and bruschetas
Seafood paella with shrimp, mussels & saffron rice 🥘🦐
Lamb ribs with mint sauce & roasted potatoes 🐑🥔
Grilled black sesame tuna with amazing black sauce and edamame and other vegetables
Surf and turf : ribeye steak with shrimp or scallops with califlower pure with truffle salt and green beans
Passion fruit mouse
Strawberry crepes with vanilla ice cream
Pavlova berry sauce , baileys chantilly
Fried green tomatoes with smoked pimento cheese sauce (vegetarian
Country biscuits- virginia ham, gruyere cheese, elderbery jam
Fried oysters with smoked paprika remoulade
Baked brie with fig jam and warm baguette
Seasonal vegetable crudite platter with buttermilmilk green goddess dressing
Assorted canapes
Grilled chesapeake oysters with horse radish lemon sauce
Chopped romaine salad with roasted potato, boiled egg, radish, tarragon vinaigrette
Braised chicken thighs with kale and white bean stew
Coffee-rubbed brisket, sweet potato and root vegetable gratin, green onion soubise
Cornmeal crusted fried trout
Fried chicken with savoury honey drizzle
Pan roasted beef loin with root vegetable gratin and acorn squash
Roasted salmon with orange glaze
Smoked paprika marinated roasted chicken with apple pie bourbon bbq sauce
Herb crusted london broil with new potato, onion and horseradish sauce
Glazed baked ham- maple orange glaze
Pecan and pumpkin bread pudding with bourbon glaze
Red velvet cake
Traditional pumpkin pie with chantilly cream
Sorghum molasses pecan pie with whipped cream
Bloody butcher heirloom honey cornbread 🌽🍯
Fried oysters & pickled ramp aioli 🦪✨
Pomegranate, pear & endive salad
Mixed green salad & green goddess dressing
Charcuterie & cheese board w/ seasonal pickled veggies
Crab cakes & pickled ramp aioli
Roasted oysters & tomato pesto
Shrimp & grits with lobster butter sauce 🍤🌶
House pickled local veggies with pimento cheese 🥒🧀
Gnocchi with gorgonzola & walnuts
Gnocchi & garden sauce
Fried tomatos & mozzarella
Duck confit archini
Lobster & prawn risotto
Braised short rib & polenta
Crab, mussels & sourdough w/ dijon cream
Foie gras & lobster w/ crostini
Rockfish & chips with old bay remoulade 🐟🍟
Herb roasted turkey breast with country gravy & biscuits 🦃🥖
Prime rib & confit fingerlings, charred bok choy & gremolata sauce
Pollo alla diavola ( marinated chicken and charred veggies)
Pan seared seabass w/ corn, confit tomatoes, roasted peppers & fregula pasta
Pan seared red snapper or bronzino & salsa verda
Bone-in ribeye or ny, confit potatos, charred green beans & gremolata sauce
Eggplant or califlower steams & ratatouille
Duck breast with cherry bourbon glaze & parsnip purée
Mini apple pies with cinnamon whipped cream 🍏🥧
French toast bread pudding with maple drizzle 🍞🍁
Chocolate mousse tarts
Limoncello cake
Mini fruit tarts
Apple & peach pie
Seared scallops with sweet corn purée & chili oil
Lambchop lolipops
Autumn bruschetta (vegetarian)
Gyoza (japanese dumplings) – pan-fried chicken or veggie
Lobster bisque
Caesar salad gems
Thai mango & cucumber ribbon salad with chili lime dressing (vegetarian)
Antipasto skewers
Moroccan-spiced lamb chops with couscous & roasted carrots
Chicken carbonara with black truffles
-vegetarian baked jackfruit lasagna
Japanese curry
Salted caramel banana bread pudding with brûléed bananas
Matcha & caramel biscoff cheesecake
Pistachio rosewater panna cotta with pomegranate drizzle
Fresa con crema
Panzanella salad with preserved lemon and fiore sardo (vegetarian)
Mediterranean stuffed courgettes (vegetarian)
Scallop crudo with pickled radish and sorrel
Fried buffalo mozzarella with san marzano and basil sauce (vegetarian)
Gnocchi alla fonduta with grilled radicchio and fennel pollen (vegetarian)
Lavender braised beef cheek tagliatelle with pecorino
Grilled octopus with citrus aioli and preserved lemon
Mushroom phyllo croquettes with spicy honey yogurt (vegetarian)
Marinated grilled swordfish in brodo with spaghetti squash
Roasted leg of lamb with herb jus
Parmesan and roasted mushroom risotto with truffle pea purée (vegetarian)
Seafood fra diavolo – shrimp, scallop, sea bass in spicy tomato sauce
Lavender custard tart with fresh berry compote
Lemon ricotta cake with elderberry syrup
Coconut custard tart with lemongrass syrup (vegetarian)
Flourless chocolate torte with raspberry coulis
Pan con tomate - rustic tomato, manchego cheese, toasted baguette
Korean style scallion pancake - crispy scallion, sweet chili
Grilled chicken satay skewers - peanut sauce, scallion
Charred broccolini and burrata - pomegranate and basil
Autumn greens salad - baby arugula, frisée, radicchio, shaved fennel, apple, toasted walnuts, and cider vinaigrette
Beetroot and citrus salad - goat cheese and pistachio
Baby arugula & shaved fennel salad with orange segments, toasted pistachios, parmesan shavings, citrus vinaigrette
Baby beet and burrata salad - balsamic vin, creamy burrata, pistachios, herb crumbs, citrus–honey vinaigrette
Paella de prawn y chorizo - jumbo prawns, chorizo, bomba rice, aioli
Ny strip or ribeye - hassleback potatoes, mushroom jus
Herb-roasted poussin - lemon, rosemary, garlic, carrots
Garlic-rosemary lamb chops - grilled, finished with lemon, roasted potatoes
Creme bruleé
Lemon drizzle cake
Mango and sticky rice
Tarte tatin – caramelized upside-down apple tart with vanilla creme anglaise
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 Tuckahoe.
What does a private chef service include in Tuckahoe?
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 Tuckahoe?
The price of renting a chef in Tuckahoe 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 115 USD to 138 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 115 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 125 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 138 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 Tuckahoe?
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 75 chefs available in Tuckahoe. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe?
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 Tuckahoe each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Tuckahoe, 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 Tuckahoe.
Cost of a private chef in Tuckahoe
The cost of hiring a private chef in Tuckahoe 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 115 USD to 138 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 115 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 125 USD
For 2 people: 138 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 Tuckahoe?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Tuckahoe: 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 Tuckahoe!






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









