Private Chef in Vero Beach South
Rent one of our 78 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Vero Beach South
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Vero Beach South in March 2017, more than 78 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Vero Beach South and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Florida.
Starting in 2017, 43,563 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Vero Beach South. To book your chef in Vero Beach South, 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 10,003 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 22,058 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.78 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 43,563 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Vero Beach South usually book menus around 172.8 USD per person, including 3.13 courses, sharing an average of 5.43 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 Vero Beach South.












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.
78 Private Chefs in Vero Beach South
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More than 43,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.6 Chef
The guests in Vero Beach South have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.6.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Vero Beach South received an average score of 4.82.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Vero Beach South has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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10,003 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Vero Beach South
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Crispy fried besan bites with yoghurt dip
Crispy fried lentil bites with moong and urid dhal, onions, ginger, green chili and cilantro served with raita yoghurt dip with cucumber and mint
Onion bhajias with fennel seeds, turmeric, chili, cilantro and brown and black cumin served with mango chutney and cilantro – mint chutney
Samosas filled with potatoes, peas, onion, ginger, coriander and cumin served with mango chutney and cilantro – mint chutney
Spicy tomato soup with red chili, mustard seeds, asafetida, cumin, turmeric and garlic
Cauliflower-potato soup with turmeric, coriander, garlic, black mustard seed and yoghurt
Masoor dhal, with orange and red lentils, tomatoes, green chili and spices
Madras curry vegetable soup with broccoli, carrots, onions, garlic and coconut milk
Potato curry with fennel seeds, curry leaves and aamchoor
Spicy spinach-panir-curry with tomatoes, green chili and cumin
Sambar style veggies with toor dhal, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, eggplants slowly braised in tomato sauce with spices
Veggie curry with parsnips, eggplants, cauliflower, potatoes, bell peppers, ginger, onions, mild curry and spices, slowly braised in coconut milk
Eggplant curry in coconut milk with tamarind, curry leaves and spices
Baghaar onion – potatoes, sauteed in ghee, with chilis, black sesame seeds and cilantro
Kashmir style cauliflower, slowly braised in joghurt, ginger, cardamom, chili, cinnamon, cumin and shaved almonds
Masoor dhal with onions, turmeric, ginger, chili and scallions
Spiced basmati rice with onions, garlic, ginger, glove, cardamom, cinnamon and black sesame seeds
Tomato rice with black sesame seeds, turmeric, ginger, garlic and chili
Rice kheer pudding with almond milk, chopped pistachios and mango salad
Grits pudding with chopped almonds, pistachio and coconuts
Shahi tukra with condensed milk, with saffron, cardamom, copped almonds, pistachios and cashews
• the best guacamole ever, served with tortilla chips
• crostini topped with avocado cream and a spicy, garlicky shrimp
• molletes: traditional mexican toast with refried beans and a blend of three cheeses au gratin, topped with pico de gallo
• choriqueso (chorizo with cheese) quesadilla bites
• grilled quesadillas filled with roasted poblano peppers and roasted corn in a creamy sauce
• chipotle hummus with crudités
• caprese and avocado salad in a skewer with a spicy balsamic reduction
• sinaloa-style cream cheese shrimp dip
• ahi tuna aguachile (raw ahi tuna submerged in a spicy serrano pepper-lime marinade)
• crostini with feta cheese and a peach-jalapeño pico de gallo
• shanklish: yogurt cheese balls coated with za'atar and chile de árbol
• mexico city-style street corn (lime juice, chili pepper powder, a hint of mayo)
• mexican angel-hair pasta (fideo) in a tomato-chipotle sauce with chorizo
• sweet corn, tomato, and avocado salad with cilantro-jalapeño dressing
• spicy avocado soup (chilled)
• watermelon-tomatillo salad with jalapeño dressing (may-sept.)
• jícama and mandarin orange salad with pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (nov.-apr.)
• traditional tortilla soup (sopa azteca): spicy tomato broth, crispy tortilla strips. queso fresco, ancho chiles, avocado and crema
• smoked trout tostada topped with slices of avocado
• spaghetti with cilantro-pepita pesto
• peach, tomato, tomatillo and jalapeño salad
• chef's garden salad with mustard vinaigrette
• turkey-mint meatballs in a tomato-chipotle sauce with homemade crema
• beer-braised pork tacos, served with habanero-pickled onions
• flank steak tacos with jamaica (hibiscus) and jalapeño syrup (spicy and sweet)
• bacon-japapeño mac & cheese
• baked chicken enchiladas in a creamy sauce, au gratin (enchiladas suizas)
• queso fundido (melted cheese blend) with either crispy chorizo or garlic mushrooms
• shrimp (or whitefish) mexican ceviche, served with plantain chips
• chicken mole tacos, made with black oaxaca mole
• grilled flank steak strips marinated and dark mexican beer, served with rice and beans
• pan-seared mahi mahi in adobo with grilled pineapple salsa
• lime-rubbed grilled chicken tacos with avocado-corn relish
• shrimp and grits with a mexican twist
• silky cream cheese flan, served with fresh berries
• traditional mexican three-milks cake (pastel de tres leches) (6+guests)
• grilled plantains in a honey buttery sauce with fresh berries, pecans, and homemade crema
• coffee flan with a subtle tequila whipped cream
• spicy mexican dark chocolate torte (flourless)
• mexican traditional corn ice cream, served with savory popcorn
• mexican chocolate mousse with burnt rum
• rich brown butter and walnut brownies, served with vanilla ice cream
• mango-serrano pepper-mezcal sorbet
• dulce de leche cheesecake with pecans (6+ guests)
• sweet corn ice cream
• spicy dark chocolate pudding with chile and cinnamon
• warm cherry-jalapeño-mint upside-down cake
• corn panna cotta with blueberry coulis
Parmesan shortbreads w/micro arugula tomato jam, balsamic glaze
|autumn squash salad| |kabocha squash| |candied pecans| |red oak leaf & mixed greens| |goat cheese crumbles| |spiced apples| |apple sherry vinaigrette|
|salmon- cooked medium| lemon herb brown butter|charred brocolini|mash|micros
Creme brulee|seasonal berries, freeze dried berries, mint
Mother earth fruit platter
Cheesy scrambled eggs
Candied suga spice hickory thick cut bacon
Twice fried breakfast potatoes with herb compound butter tossed with toasted black pepper seasoned to perfection finished with fine herb compound butter
Waffles with brown butter maple syrup
Caprese salad // heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, evoo, balsamic reduction
Garden salad // iceberg, tomatoes, black olives, italian dressing, pepperoncini's, croutons, grated parmesan
Italian wedding soup // veggie stock, baby spinach, italian herbs, acini di pepe, beef meatball
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, grana padano, fresh basil, evoo
Pasta a la nerano // vegan zuchini pasta, evoo, basil, parmesano e pecorino, microgreens
Arancini // risotto croquette, beef ragu, fontina, golden crisp, pomodoro, shave parmesan
Polpette // hand crafted, herb ricotta, san marzano, basil infused, pecorino
Branzino // sicilian classic alla puttanesca, tomatoes, olives, capers
Steak marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, sweet marsala wine sauce, portobello, porcini, parmesan risotto
Piccata // pan seared chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach, artichokes, capers, fresh zucchini pasta
Capesante // pan seared sea scallops, evoo, black garlic, lemon, fresh parsley, pasta al nero di sepia
Grouper // locally source, pan seared, fumet, lemon-butter reduction, parmesan risotto
All vegan risotto // wild mushroom's, grilled portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Cannoli // ricotta & mascarpone, chocolate chips & pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Tiramisu // savoiardi dipped in coffee, mascarpone, brandy, cocoa
Panna cotta // dairy free, sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
Crocante de morcilla// blood sausage wrapped with phyllo dough/ served with guacamole sauce (guasacaca). modern latin cuisine
Gator street tacos/ corn meal fried gator meat, chipotle sauce, pickle onions, cilantro cabbage slaw
Camarones a al diabla// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips
Shrimp or fish aguachile// cucumber, red onions, avocado, cilantro, in spicy chilled serrano green broth (mexico)
Empanadas// flour dough stuffed with your choice of (shrimp, lamb, or chorizo) served with chive jalapeno aioli
Octopus salpicon/ tender, flavorful chopped octopus, mixed with onion, pepper, fresh herbs, cilantro jalapeno tangy dressing, served on fried green plantains cups
Esquite/ roasted corn kernels mixed with onions, chiles, and aioli sauce, cotija cheese,
Palmito salad// palm heart, grape tomatoes, avocado, pickle pearl onions, persian cucumber, champagne vinaigrette
Beet salad/ gold yukon potaoes, celery, orange segments, pickle onions, shaved fenel, cilantro avocado dressing
Ensalada de gallina// shredded chicken golden yukon potato salad, carrots/ peas, green apples, mustard chive aioli. venezuelan
Watercress ceasar salad/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light caesar dressing
Catch of the day/ pan fried grouper or snapper fillet, topped with creamy yellow pepper sauce, served over cilantro will rice and butter garlic green beans
Catch of the day corbullon/ pan roasted grouper or mahi filler, with saffron, tomato and peppers sauce, served over quinoa and roasted asparagus
Pork loin/ stuffed with mofongo de yucca, with sofrito sauce, served over pan fried vegetables
Porchetta// stuffed pork belly with aromatic, and tangy chimichurri, over latin roots mash, and vegetables
Picahna// fire roasted brazilian steak, with guacamole sauce, over yucca fries
Asado negro/ slow roasted beef with dark, rich brown sugar molasses demiglace sauce, served over garlic mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts
Bienmesabe (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (venezuela)
Cherries poached in chianti wine with mascarpone cream
Tamalitos// sweet corn cake, wrapped in corn husk, with pina colada pineapple sauce
Flan// classic sweet and creamy latin custard
Arugula salad|fresh ricotta|prosciutto|garlic herb vinaigrette|grape tomatoes|pickled red onions
|grilled calypso|flat iron steak|point reyes |cabernet onion cognac peppercorn reduction| |twice fried fingerlings|seasonal vegetable| |garnishes|
Biscoff mousse cake
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, mirepoix, veggie stock, herbs de provence, cognac
Salad // spring mix, apple, pears, pomegranate, strawberry vinaigrette, julianne carrots
Crabcakes // locally source crab lump, creamy hollandaise, lemon pearls, caviar
Beef wellington bites // prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, prosciutto, tartlet
Bruschetta // whipped ricotta and goat cheese, cranberry chutney, rosmary infused
Tartlet // caramelized onion, grated gruyère, bourbon reduction, microgreens
Canapes // sous vide duck confit, crisp brioche, fig compote, citrus pearl caviar
Fondue // gruyere, emmental and raclette melted cheese, sauvignon blanc, baguettes
Turkey // slow roasted young turkey, cranberry chutney, natural gravy
Ham // classic baked virginia ham, bourbon maple glaze, pineapple, maraschino cherry's
Prime rib // slow roasted, dry rub, prime ribeye, fresh herbs crust, side au jus
Cornish hen // oven roasted, chardonnay, lemons and garden herbs marinated
Cordon blue // organic chicken breast wrap with glazed ham, swiss cheese, gf panko crust
Glazed salmon // faroe island salmon, ginger, mirin, miso glaze, edamame
Sweet potato // classic mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries, caramelized pecans
Green bean casserole // wild mushroom cream sauce, gf crispy onions
Stuffing // sourdough, apple, celery, herbs, natural broth
Potato soufle // bake scallops potatoes, cream, gruyere, parmesan crust
Rainbow carrots // roasted, maple glaze, tahini, fresh mint
Pie // assorted mini pies, pumpkin, apple blossom, pecan
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 Vero Beach South.
What does a private chef service include in Vero Beach South?
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 Vero Beach South?
The price of renting a chef in Vero Beach South 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 98 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 98 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 99 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 104 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Vero Beach South?
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 78 chefs available in Vero Beach South. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Vero Beach South 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 Vero Beach South?
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 Vero Beach South each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Vero Beach South, 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 Vero Beach South.
Cost of a private chef in Vero Beach South
The cost of hiring a private chef in Vero Beach South 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 98 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 98 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 99 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 104 USD
For 2 people: 141 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 Vero Beach South?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Vero Beach South: 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 Vero Beach South!






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









