Private Chef in Wellington
Rent one of our 413 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Wellington
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Wellington in March 2017, more than 413 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Wellington and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Palm Beach County.
Starting in 2017, 7,405 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Wellington. To book your chef in Wellington, 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 2,292 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,847 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 7,405 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Wellington usually book menus around 176 USD per person, including 4.95 courses, sharing an average of 3.99 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 Wellington.












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.
413 Private Chefs in Wellington
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More than 7,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.41 Chef
The guests in Wellington have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.41.
4.72 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Wellington received an average score of 4.72.
4.66 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.66 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Wellington has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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2,292 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Wellington
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Brie cheese and caramelized apple in crust
Red tuna in tartare with spicy avocado and mango salsa (lime and cilantro)
Crostini with ricotta, salmon, red onion
Bruschetta with tomatoes tartare, yellow peppers, basil, balsamic reduction and parmesan
Beef samoussas will oriental spices
Grilled lobster served with butter lemon and celery risotto
Scallops carpaccio with passion fruit oil, lime and pink pepper
Rigatoni in vodka sauce
Goat cheese salad (mixed salad, toasts with goat cheese, mini tarts with goat cheese, parmesan chips, grapes, balsamic réduction
Italian summer salad, mixed salad, san danielle ham, peach roasted, cherries tomatoes, cantaloup, basil, burrata
Tatin tomatoes in puff pastry with buffala and basil
Ceasar salad, roasted chicken, homemade croutons, fresh parmesan
Beef fillet mignon, 1/2 glace sauce, potatoes gratin, roasted tomatoes and asparagus
3 lamb chops in pistachio crust or in thyme juice, served with mashed potatoes, confit vegetables and asparagus
Duck confit, orange sauce, potatoes gratin, confit vegetables
Chilean sea bas, butter lemon sauce, risotto, vegetables confit, asparagus
Fillet of halibut with champagne sauce, risotto, confit vegetables and 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
Pavlova with fresh fruits
Italian tiramisu
Cesar salad, organic mezclum with a creamy dressing and tomato confit
Burrata arugula salad, roasted peach, creamy burrata, arugula and dry aged balsamic vinegar
Beet carpaccio with goat cheese and pistachio emulsion
Caribbean salad , cucumber , organic avocado, cilantro leaves, and champagne vinaigrette
Baby organic rugula with roasted beets and goat cheese and caramelized pecans
Yellowfin tartar with hass avocado ,citrus ponzu sauce, beet micros
Wild fresh lump crab cake with smoke paprika tártara sauce
Beef carpaccio , baby arugula with crispy capers and parmesan emulsion
Beef with mushroom with fingerlin potatoes and asparragus
Surf and turf with demiglace , lobster and roasted potatoes
Chilean seabass with broccoli purée and lemon meunière sauce
Branzino caponata with pine nuts and tomato foam
Strawberry pavlova and chantilly and salted caramel
Key lime tart, with toasted meringue and fresh raspberries
Vanilla beam cream brûlée with berrys
Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla ice cream
Foie gras on toast and fig jam
Crostini ricotta, peach roasted, italian ham, aragula, balsamic reduction
Red tuna tartare with avocado and mango salsa (lime and cilantro)
Mini tart with shrimp on mango tartare with white balsamic glaze
Brie cheese and apples in crust
12 french escargots of « bourgogne »
Gourmet salad (italian ham san daniele, smoked duck filet, foie gras and onion confit on mixed salad)
Salmon in gravlax and homemade blinis, spoon of caviar, swedish sauce
Grilled lobster served with butter lemon or with thai sauce
Scallops carpaccio with passion fruit oil, lime and pink pepper
Goat cheese salad (mixed salad, toasts with goat cheese, mini tarts with goat cheese, parmesan chips, walnuts, grapes, balsamic reduction)
Grilled lobster served with butter lemon and celery risotto
Tatin tomatoes in puff pastry with pesto and buffala
Beef bourguignon (red wine) served with mashed potatoes and carrots, mushrooms
Beef fillet mignon and demi glace sauce, potatoes gratin and asparagus
Chilean sea bas, virgin sauce, risotto, vegetables confit, asparagus
3 lamb chops in pistachio crust or with thyme juice served with gratin of potatoes and asparagus,
Branzino fillet with lemon butter, risotto and confit vegetables
Duck confit, orange sauce, potatoes gratin, confit vegetables
“saint honore” (petits choux caramelized and vanilla cream)
« merveilleux » raspberry pistachio (shortbread, pistachio fondant, raspberries confit and fresh raspberries)
Apple tatin tart and vanilla ice cream
Lemon tart meringue
Strawberries cake (sponge cake and sirup, light vanilla cream, fresh strawberries)
Pavlova with fresh fruits
Royal chocolate (almonds cake, crunchy praline, chocolate mousse
Italian tiramisu
Scallops with parmesan risotto
Tuna ceviche with plantain chips
Mixed green salad with hearts of palm
Grouper with crab mango salsa
Filet mignon with asparagus and mashed potatoes
Airline with parmesan polenta and roasted brussel sprouts and tomatoes
Creme brulee
Chocolate souffle
Key lime pie
Tiramisu
Avocado roll with tuna
Gyosa with hoisin sauce and scallions
Spicy tuna roll
Miso soup
Salmon roll ikura / salmón roe mayoyuzu salmón kingcrab, tempura - flakes, nori, rice
Tempura veggies with soda sauce
Miso braise beef ramen with noodles
Blackened salmon with cajun rice and pickled onions
Sweet spice chicken with sesame
Assorted of mochi ice creams, green tea, vanilla, strawberry
Mini-tart with sun vegetables and small olive’s tapenade
Red tuna tataki marinated with soja sauce, roasted with sesame
Bruschetta with tomatoes, yellow peppers, basil, balsamic reduction and parmesan
Beef samoussas with oriental spices
Hummus (homemade) with pita
Brie cheese and apples in crust
Greek mezze platter - black olives, tapenade, blinis, hummus, egglplants caviar, grap leaves, tzatziki
Goat cheese salad (romaine salad, toasts with goat cheese, mini tarts with goat cheese, сhip of bread, walnuts, grapes, cherries tomatoes. balsamic reduction)
Greek salad presentation in bricks (mixed salad, tomatoes, black olive, cucumber, herbes de provence)
Salmon in gravlax, light cream and homemade blinis
A tomatoes tart with buffala on puff pastry
Goat cheese salad (mixed salad, toasts with goat cheese, mini tarts with goat cheese, parmesan chips, grapes, balsamic réduction
Greek moussaka (homemade for sure) and mixed salad
Beef stroganoff (beef in white wine, paprika and mushrooms, mashed potatoes)
Chicken in curry sauce (coco milk, yellow curry, tomatoes sauce, white wine) basmati rice, onion tatin,
Halibut grilled, risotto, butternut roasted with parsley and shallots, asparagus
Fillet of branzino with virgin sauce, risotto, confit vegetables
3 lamb chops with thyme juice served with gratin of potatoes and asparagus
Beef fillet mignon and demi glace sauce, potatoes gratin and asparagus
New york cheese cake
Lemon tart meringue
Strawberries cake (sponge cake, light syrup, light vanilla cream, fresh strawberries)
Greek baklava and vanilla ice cream
Royal chocolat, almonds cake, crunchy praline, chocolate ganache mousse
Cake raspberry and pistachio (shortbread, pistachio fondant, raspberries confit and fresh raspberries)
Classical tiramisu or tiramisu with speculos and caramelized apples
Charcuterie board with crackers and olives
Burrata arugula and prosciutto and balsamic
Cesar salad organic mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit
Beef carpaccio ,baby arugula with crispy capers and parmesan emulsion
Crispy calamari with napolitana sauce
Grilled shrimp with parmesan and quinoa and bisquet
Aubergine parmeiana with mozzarella
Linguine with white truffle and parmesan
Octopus grilled with roasted potatoes and chimichurri
Veal a la milanese with arugula and shaved parmesan
Tagliatelle frutti di mare, shrimp scallops and clams
Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu with sabayon and mascarpone
Vanilla panacotta with berries
Cesar salad organic mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit
Mezclum salad with beets, goat cheese, caramelized pecans and raspberry vinaigrette
Fresh lump crab cake with smoke paprika tártara sauce
Beef carpaccio ,baby arugula with crispy capers and parmesan emulsion
Tuna tartar with caviar: mayo ginger foam
Charbroiled octopus with romesco and green salad
Paella mixta, seafood, and vegetables
Mediterranean mussels with tomato and garlic
Beef filet mignon with peppercorn saucea and grilled asparagus with provenza herbs
Ribeye with demi glacé , truffle smash potatoes and grilled veggies
Flan caramel with chantilly
Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla ice cream
Key lime with fresh whipped cream and graham crackers
Strawberry pavlova and chantilly and salted caramel
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 Wellington.
What does a private chef service include in Wellington?
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 Wellington?
The price of renting a chef in Wellington 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 139 USD to 199 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 139 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 122 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 160 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 199 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 Wellington?
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 413 chefs available in Wellington. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Wellington 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 Wellington?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Wellington
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How many chef services are booked in Wellington each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Wellington, 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 Wellington.
Cost of a private chef in Wellington
The cost of hiring a private chef in Wellington 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 139 USD to 199 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 139 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 122 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 160 USD
For 2 people: 199 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 Wellington!
3 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 Wellington?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Wellington: 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 Wellington!






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









