Private Chef in Ventura
Hire one of our 84 Private Chefs in Ventura and personalize your menu, 39059 clients in Ventura have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Ventura
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Ventura in March, 2017, more than 84 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Ventura and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Ventura County.
Starting from 2017, 39059 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Ventura through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 16241 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 174779 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Our guests in Ventura usually book menus around 169 USD per person, including 3.14 courses, sharing an average of 3.7 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Ventura!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
84 Private Chefs in Ventura
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Ventura
More than 39000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Ventura have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Ventura received an average score of 4.8.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Ventura has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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31 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Ventura
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Mimosas
Charcuterie board- cheeses, fruits, chutneys, breads
Brûlée’d french toast, warm maple syrup
Honey glazed tri-color spiced breakfast potatoes, onions, peppers
Juniper cardamom cured salmon, whipped goat cheese, shaved asparagus, poached egg
Mushroom and cauliflower steaks, sun dried tomato glaze
Sous vide ribeye, seared with white wine and herbs
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Crostini trio
Chef special amuse bouche
Balsamic strawberry and bourbon caramelized onion with brie on sesame bread
Beets napolean
Stuffed baby portabella rockafeller
Vegan sausage and cranberry pastries
Wild thyme mushrooms on polenta
French onion soup
Fresh baguette and honey butter
Herb & onion bread and farm fresh salad
Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad
Carrot soup, farm fresh salad
Sesame kale salad with avocado
Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette
Fresh garden focaccia
Vegan gyoza and tempura vegetables (sweet potato, onion rings, green beans, zucchini)
Roman tomato and roasted cauliflower salad
Vegetable goulash
Korean bbq tofu on scallion rice and green beans
The asian vegan bowl. sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato
Kobucha gratin
Vegetable ratatouille
Chimichurri grilled portabello, cauliflower and vegetables
Mushroom and grilled vegetable ragu as pasta or risotto with truffle butter
Crispy (vegan) chicken tacos or enchiladas
Pumpkin and potato curry
Brie and pear galette
Mexican bread pudding with homemade ice cream
Chai tea creme brulee
Mango sticky rice
Ma lai go (steamed sweet cake) with vanilla cream
Spanish citrus olive oil cake with raspberry sorbet
Crostini trio
Sage scallops gratin crisp
Balsamic strawberry and prosciutto on sesame bread
Chef special amuse bouche
Duck soup and duck salad
Fresh garden focaccia
Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Beef negimaki on umami rice with green onions
Roast pork on molokai purple potato puree with onion and cucumber salad
Spanish citrus olive oil cake with raspberry sorbet
Premium cheese course
Soy seared halibut cheeks with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Ahi mango avocado stack, ginger tamari sesame
Shiso scallops on rice cake with plum sauce
Thai chicken skewers
Vietnamese meat balls on crispy rice
Crispy pork belly wonton
Soup dumplings
Nigiri sushi
Miso soup with carrot radish ginger salad
Vietnamese wonton sesame salad
Simple wonton soup
Duck soup and duck salad
Sweet corn and shitake soup
Thai pork belly salad with sesame dressing
Sesame kale salad with avocado
Cucumber and cabbage salad with mango lime vinaigrette
Lemongrass short ribs, purple potato purée, braised broccolini
Tahini salmon with tempura vegetables
Soy seared halibut cheeks on sticky rice with citrus butter on green onion radish kimchi salad
Steamed fish with ginger, scallions and soy sauce. coriander rice
Suon nuong (grilled pork chops) with rice and fried egg
Korean bbq tofu on scallion rice and green beans
Citrus glazed chicken baked on sticky rice
Ramen (choose from pork belly to vegetarian)
The asian vegan bowl. sesame tofu, avocado, sesame dressing, stickyrice, cucumber, radish salad, edamame, sweet potato
Vegangyoza and tempura vegetables (sweet potato, onion rings, green beans, zucchini)
Kobucha gratin
Chicken green curry and pumpkin
Beef negimaki on umami rice with green onions
Passion fruit and coconut sorbet
Chai tea creme brulee
Mango sticky rice
Ma lai go (steamed sweet cake) with vanilla cream
Mango coconut banana cream ice cream
Japaneses cotton cheesecake
Amuse buche- chef's surprise (this is the introduction to the meal)
Fire grilled glazed oyster, marinated avocado, orange sake sauce, basil
Omakase sushi selection- i will pick the finest ingredients and presentation, depending on what i can create with what is fresh!
Dark chocolate cake, sweet cream pot du creme, toasted sesame brittle, caramelized honey sauce
Burnt orange crème brûlée
Amuse buche- sweetcorn hushpuppies with hot honey and peach
Fried green tomato, sautéed okra corn salad, pickled greens, hot honey vinaigrette
Seared cornbread, crispy bacon, butter seared lobster tails, buerre blanc sauce, micro arugula
Warm peach cobbler, cinnamon oat streusel crunch, fresh vanilla chantilly
Smoked salmon - handmade potato blini | meyer lemon crème fraiche | torched avocado
Compressed watermelon whipped feta cheese | heirloom cherry tomato | harissa | micro mint
Shrimp cocktail romaine hearts | xo aged fine cognac spiced aioli sauce
Gazpacho cucumber | jalapeno | mint | granny smith apple
Jicama guacamole dumpling black sesame | micro cilantro
Crispy rice tuna pineapple al pastor | wakame seaweed | sesame | wasabi
Tomato & strawberry marmalade bruschetta italian basil | cashew cheese | moroccan olive oil
Zucchini greek “sushi” rolls whipped goat cheese | sliced almonds | oven dried tomato | aged balsamic di modena
Ceviche branzino | basil blossom leche de tigre | plantain
Crunchy truffle taquito braised short rib | caramelized onions | aged manchego | cheese | truffle hot sauce
Fresh oysters | strawberry basil blossom | calamansi
Black truffle lobster mac & cheese | tarragon sauce
Chocolate torte | valhorna dark chocolate | praline crumble | raspberry sorbet
Pavlova | key lime, coconut sorbet ,harrys berries strawberries
Panna cotta | white chocolate & greek yogurt, harry's berries & organic strawberry jus
Rizogalo “rice pudding” , lemon cream anglaise served on a fresh strawberry-vanilla sauce
House made macarons
Prawn lettuce cups with quick pickled vegetables, rice noodles, sweet chili jam
Hamachi taco with shiso leaf and yuzu
Octopus spring rolls with rice noodle, pickled vegetables, herbs, rice paper, dipping sauce
Scallop hand roll with spicy mayo, sushi rice, sprouts, sesame
Grilled jidori chicken saatay with almond butter miso glaze, spring onions
Marinated golden beets over farm greens, shaved seasonal vegetables, lemon-sesame dressing
Gem lettuce salad, sesame, oranges, crispy nori, shaved radish and cucumber, buttermilk sesame ranch
Tuna ahi crudo citruses, avocado, cucumber, crispy shoe string potatoes, olive oil, ginger ponzu
Grilled prawns with papaya salad, lime, cilantro, mint, roasted red cabbage
Grilled hanger steak with whipped miso butter sauce, butternut squash puree, steamed turnips and carrots, beef jus
Miso black cod, forbidden rice with coconut milk, japanese eggplant, baby boy choy, pomegranate molasses
Shiro miso marinated eggplant forbidden rice with coconut milk, japanese eggplant, baby boy choy, pomegranate molasses
Grilled seasonal fish, white bean-parsnip puree, smoked chili butter, cilantro
Miso-braised beef short rib with whipped truffle potatoes, fall vegetables, shiso salsa verde
Yuzu-lemon meringue pie, toasted meringue, matcha, white chocolate & raspberries
Green tea ice cream sundae, miso chocolate sauce, roasted banana, cherry, whipped cream
Coconut panna cotta, yuzu meringues, berries, shiso leaf
Fried banana fritter with matcha white chocolate dipping sauce
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 Chefs in Ventura.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Ventura is 327 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 112 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 178 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 163 USD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Ventura there are currently 84 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 39059 guests in Ventura, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Ventura
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Ventura and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Ventura each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Ventura, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Ventura, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Ventura?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Ventura is 327 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 112 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 178 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 163 USD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Ventura on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Ventura?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Ventura: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Ventura is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Ventura!
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Your home, the best restaurant
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Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Ventura is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Ventura who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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