Private chef in Sedona
Hire a private chef in Sedona and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind dining experience surrounded by the beauty of red rock country. Work with our 46 chefs to create a custom menu.





















Hire a personal chef in Sedona
Savor the flavors of Sedona, from locally-sourced, organic ingredients to regional specialties with a modern twist. Our chefs deliver an unforgettable dining experience in the comfort of your own home.
Since our first chef in 2018, more than 21,772 have enjoyed private dining experiences in Sedona. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or having an intimate dinner, Take a Chef simplifies the process.
Find a Sedona chef who matches your taste and budget. Let them craft a meal while you relax and enjoy the breathtaking views and your guests.












How it works
Submit your request
Describe your ideal meal, event date, and budget. No obligation.
Chat with chefs
Let them know about your likes and dietary needs to get proposals.
Customize your menu
Choose everything from the menu to the ingredients.
Book your chef
Confirm your reservation, make your payment, and get ready for a unique experience!
Live the experience
Greet your chef and enjoy delicious dishes crafted in your own kitchen.
46 Private chefs in Sedona
Your ideal private chef in Sedona, Arizona, is waiting for you.












Over 21,700 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Sedona
4.42 Chef
Guests in Sedona have given their private chef experience a 4.42.
4.73 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Sedona have received a strong 4.73.
4.67 Presentation
Apart from being delicious, our chefs' dishes also look incredible, earning a score of 4.67 in Sedona.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sedona has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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More than 4,373 menus crafted by our chefs in Sedona
Rent a personal chef for your home in Sedona. Ask for sample menus to get inspired. You decide what you want!








Korean bbq chicken egg rolls
Bang bang shrimp served on cole slaw & cilantro
Chicken lettuce wraps
Smoked turkey & collard greens dip
House cobb salad with dressing of choice
Fresh honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb cheddar biscuits
Pepper steak & gravy with rice pilaf and southern style cabbage
Creamy tuscan chicken with spiced golden rice & sautéed broccoli
Four-cheese shrimp creole pasta with shrimp, shiitake, spinach, tomatoes, fresh herbs
Honey glazed salmon with roasted brussel sprouts and four-cheese mac
Braised chicken with bacon & mushroom risotto, creamed spinach
Apple cobbler & vanilla ice cream
Peach cobbler cake
Warm salted caramel brownie & ice cream
Oyster with tuna and tobiko// oyster, ahi tuna, fish roe, garlic and guajillo oil
Abalone in huitlacoche sauce// steamed abalone, huitlacoche creamy sauce,
Crispy rice with spicy salmon// salmon, rice, avocado, spicy mayonaisse
Pork tonkotsu in pistachio sauce// pork belly, pistcho, green pepper
Tuna and watermelon tartare// ahi tuna, watermelon, citrus, avocado
Wagyu rice bowl// white rice, wagyu beef, oyster mushrooms, soy sauce
Sablefish in miso sauce// alaskan sablefish, miso, soy sauce, macha salsa
Short rib in wakame and chili reduction// 12 hours shortrib baked, chilipepper reduction qith wakame kelp
Seafood chili pepper stuffed with oyster sauce// anaheim pepper stuffed with seafood mix in oyster sauce
Matcha cheesecake
Chocolate tamales
Tomato basil bruschetta
Chipotle chicken tostadas with avocado mash, sour cream and cilantro
Classic hummus with cucumber, carrots, radishes, celery, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower
Mexican shrimps cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro. served with tortilla chips
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip with toasted baguette
Wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed field baby green salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Char-grilled filet mignon topped with a red wine demi glace served with herb roasted creamy potatoes and grilled asparagus
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken francese – chicken breast, egg battered and sautéed with white wine and a side of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
The ultimate surf and turf – prime, central cut filet mignon and garlic butter shrimp with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
New york strip steak with garlic butter, steakhouse potatoes romanoff and roasted tri-color carrots
Grilled rib-eye steak with fondant potatoes and balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts
Stuffed filet mignon oscar with crabmeat filling & bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Crème brulé with macarons and fresh berries
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Classic tiramisu
Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce
Sweet corn arancini, manchego, charred scallion aioli crispy risotto spheres filled with sweet corn and manchego cheese. served over a smoky charred scallion aioli
Charred peach & prosciutto salad, whipped ricotta, pistachio dust flame-kissed peaches paired with silky whipped ricotta. finished with baby arugula and a drizzle of wildflower honey vinaigrette
Coffee-rubbed short rib, parmesan polenta, crispy leeks braised beef short rib, slow-cooked until fork tender, glazed with a subtle coffee-chili reduction. served over creamy parmesan polenta. finished with a tangle of crispy leeks for texture
Caramelized banana mille-feuille, rum cream, cocoa nib crunch layers of crisp puff pastry with caramelized banana custard. lightly whipped rum cream adds warmth. cocoa nib crunch provides a modern, slightly bitter edge to balance sweetness
Capellini e capesante - anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al pomodoro bruciato - creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Mussels arrabbiata - mussels simmered in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, complemented by chorizo, fennel, and charred sourdough
Insalata di farro estiva - nutty farro salad with heirloom tomatoes, caramelized shallots, capers, and a light citrus dressing, finished with fresh basil
Siciliana lobster bisque - lobster bisque infused with sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Caprese del bastione - a refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Filet di manzo con purè di yukon - prime new york strip atop velvety yukon and goat cheese purée, drizzled with rich bordelaise sauce, and smoky charred kale
Pollo alla cacciatora - slow-braised chicken in a rich cacciatore sauce, served with a silky root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, and flakes of aged romano
Vongole al vino bianco - sweet clams in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce, paired with tender orzo and vibrant heirloom greens
Tiramisu panna cotta - a decadent twist on tiramisu, featuring velvety panna cotta, smooth vanilla mascarpone, and a rich salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli siciliani - crisp sicilian cannoli filled with blood orange-infused mascarpone, served with rich chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios
Torta caprese con nocciole candite - a decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
Quattro formaggi arancini bites with romesco (vegetarian)
Burrata-stuffed roma tomatoes (vegetarian)
Grilled peach & whipped-ricotta crostini (vegetarian)
Mascarpone, pickled-grape & onion bruschetta (vegetarian)
Gnocchi florentine with prosciutto crisps
Panzanella salad (vegetarian)
Quattro formaggi arancini with vodka sauce (vegetarian)
Handmade mozzarella caprese salad (vegetarian)
Braciole-stuffed angliotti in truffle broth & burrata
Chicken marsala with mushrooms
Broccoli-rabe & white-bean ravioli (vegetarian)
Semolina pasta d’estate with scallops & asparagus
Airy limoncello pavlova with vanilla curd
Ricotta cheesecake with orange-blossom raspberry compote (vegetarian)
Chocolate torte with fresh fruit (vegetarian)
Tiramisu chocolate cups with candied orange (vegetarian)
Fresh caprese salad
Classic bruschetta crositini
Smoked salsiccia bruschetta
Italian caesar house salad
Garlic & herb croissants
Fresh garlic bread
House cobb salad with dressing of choice
Burrata e pomodorini
Italian stuffed meatballs & marinara
Spinach & smoked salsiccia stuffed mushrooms
Eggplant parmigiana & garlic cream rigatoni (spinach, portobello, peppers) with garlic bread
Chicken parmigiana & rigatoni (can add spinach, mushrooms, peppers) (vegetarian; eggplant parmesan)
Herb crusted chicken paired with bacon & mushroom risotto and sautéed spinach
Chimichurri steak with parmesan risotto & roasted asparagus
Glazed salmon with greek cherry tomato pasta with fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables, and garlic bread (v: roasted eggplant)
Creamy tuscan salmon served with spiced golden rice & creamed spinach
Shrimp alla vodka pasta - creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, marinated shrimp & italian sausage (vegetarian & vegan option available)
Lasagna alla bolognese
Chocolate chip cannoli
Chocolate dipped pistachio cannoli
Chocolate mousse with fresh berries & whipped cream
Apple cobbler cake
Peach cobbler cake
Lemon olive oil cake
Carpaccio di manzo
Prosciutto, arugula, and tomato bruschetta
Carpaccio di salmone
Ricotta, chipotle, and chive ravioli
Linguine al tartufo
Cacio e pepe risotto
Short rib lasagna
Venetian shrimp with polenta
Tuscan salmon with risotto and gremolata
Chicken with pesto sauce and white rice
6-oz filet mignon with pesto sauce and seasonal sautéed vegetables
Tiramisu
Panna cotta with seasonal fruit
Lemon tiramisu
Orange cardamom olive oil cake
Customize your own menu
Your personal chef will help you design the ideal menu for your event. They’ll tailor dishes to fit your budget, food allergies, and any special requests for your private dinner.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Sedona.
What's included in a private chef service in Sedona?
A private chef experience in Sedona includes everything from planning the menu, shopping for ingredients, preparing the meal in your kitchen, serving the dishes, and cleaning up. Tableware and glassware aren't provided, and tipping is optional.
How much does a private chef cost in Sedona, AZ?
Pricing depends on group size. For groups of 13 or more, the average cost is 140 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12, it's 135 USD, and for smaller groups of 3 to 6 people, the cost is 150 USD per person. Couples can expect to pay 157 USD. Pricing may vary depending on the season and timing of your event.
How to book a personal chef in Sedona, AZ?
Choose your date and the number of guests, and share your preferences and dietary restrictions. You’ll receive customized menu proposals and chefs' profiles, including photos of their dishes. Once you find the right chef, communicate directly to finalize the menu and book online.
How can I find a personal chef in Sedona?
Fill out a quick form to get menu proposals from our 46 chefs. Review their profiles and make your choice. If needed, we’ll keep sending more options until you find the right chef.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service in Sedona?
There’s no strict limit, but private chef services in Sedona usually cater to smaller groups, typically no more than 15 guests, to ensure an intimate dining experience.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes, your private chef will cook in your kitchen. Some preparation may be done in advance, depending on the menu, to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of your event.
Can I cook alongside the Sedona chef?
Certainly! Your private chef will be more than happy to have you join in and share some culinary tips along the way, making it a fun, interactive experience.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service in Sedona fresh?
Yes, your private chef selects fresh, locally-sourced ingredients for your meal. Only the best quality produce, meats, and seafood are used to craft your dining experience.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss beverage pairings and options with your chef ahead of time.
What is the customary tip for a private chef in Sedona?
Tipping is optional, but most clients in Sedona tip around 15% of the total bill.
Key information about Sedona's personal chefs
Find out more about our personal chefs in Sedona and what they do.
Our personal chefs in Sedona, AZ, have an average age of 39.
38% of our chefs in Sedona are women.
It takes only 5 hours from your request to get the first menu.
We started our private chef service in Sedona in 2018-05-27.
20.2% of our personal chef services in Sedona include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Sedona 19 times.
46% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Sedona in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 3 languages.
More than 54.9% of our guests hire a personal chef in Sedona more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days in Sedona.
We’ve uploaded over 620 pictures of our Sedona personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef in Sedona.
How many private chef services are booked in Sedona each month?
The bookings for a private chef in Sedona vary based on the time of year. To view monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Sedona, AZ, check this table.
Renting a private chef in Sedona is a good idea any time of year, but prices can increase with demand. To ensure you get your chef for hire in Sedona, we suggest booking early.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef cost in Sedona, AZ?
The cost of a private chef in Sedona depends on the number of guests. It varies from 140 USD to 157 USD per person. For 13 or more people: 140 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 150 USD. For 2 people: 157 USD. Interested in booking? Enjoy a unique culinary experience with a personal chef from the metro Sedona area.
Remember, prices change according to seasonality and location. The chart below shows typical monthly prices for our private chefs in Sedona.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Sedona?
Our six main types of cuisine in Sedona are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American. However, the most requested cuisine in Sedona is Chef's special.
Our Sedona chefs can make anything you want! Our private chefs design menus tailored to your dietary needs, including fusion cuisine options. Submit your request to discover the treats crafted by our chefs.

Bring a private chef to your home in Sedona
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Sedona with dishes like mesquite-grilled steaks, local vegetables, and prickly pear-infused desserts. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or a relaxed evening with friends, a private chef in Sedona will turn any gathering into an unforgettable experience.
Take a Chef brings exceptional dining experiences to your home in Sedona. From special events to intimate dinners, we make sure every detail is perfect.
On the day of your event, your chef will gather the freshest local ingredients, prepare a mouthwatering meal, and leave your kitchen as clean as they found it.

Sedona’s top private chefs at your service
Our private chefs in Sedona are experts in their craft, many of whom have worked in renowned restaurants. With 46 skilled chefs to choose from, you’ll find the ideal chef to suit your needs.
Sedona is known for its natural beauty and unique culinary scene. Our chefs bring those local flavors right into your home, creating a dining experience that captures the essence of Sedona.

Your home, Sedona’s best restaurant
Sedona’s culinary landscape is as breathtaking as its scenery, with chefs drawing inspiration from local ingredients and global techniques. With Take a Chef, you can enjoy a personalized dining experience in the comfort of your home.






Hear from our Sedona private chefs
Experience the creativity and skill our private chefs bring to your Sedona home. Each meal is crafted to match your tastes, making your dining experience truly unique.
Hosting a dinner party in Sedona? Impress your guests with a gourmet meal tailored to your event. Trust Take a Chef to offer the finest private chef services, with local flavors and world-class quality.









