Private Chef in Yuma County
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Yuma County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Yuma County in September 2018, more than 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Yuma County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Yuma County.
Starting in 2018, 21,788 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Yuma County. To book your chef in Yuma County, 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 4,377 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 10,457 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, 21,788 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Yuma County usually book menus around 169 USD per person, including 4.58 courses, sharing an average of 4.89 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 Yuma County.












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!
17 Private Chefs in Yuma County
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More than 21,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.42 Chef
The guests in Yuma County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.42.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Yuma County received an average score of 4.73.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Yuma County has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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4,377 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Yuma County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Szechuan style fried green beans || dredged green beans | hoisin-oyster sauce
Chicken teriyaki skewers || sesame seed | pineapple | bamboo skewer
Seared ahi tuna bite || orange crispy rice | edamame | wasabi aioli
Pan seared potstickers || chicken or pork filling | scallion-ginger soy
Ginger chicken cups || grilled chicken | thai peanut sauce | green onions | crispy rice noodles
Five spice pork belly sliders || oyster sauce | bao buns | hoisin sauce | scallions
Sushi roll trio || spicy tuna roll | shrimp tempura roll | futomaki roll | pickled ginger | wasabi | soy sauce
Cucumber & seaweed|| sesame seeds | daikon radish | rice vinegar dressing
Spicy asian || mandarin oranges | slivered almonds | chow mein noodles | peanut vinaigrette
Tofu salad || grape tomato | cucumber | daikon sprouts | nori | furikake | sesame dressing
Grilled ribeye || ginger-soy demi | sautéed shiitake mushrooms | wasabi mash | long green beans
Grilled chicken teriyaki || blanched cabbage | steamed jasmine rice
Sesame crusted ahi || seared tuna | ginger-soy glaze | wasbi aioli | sticky rice cake | baby bok choy
Miso marinated sea bass | seared bass | mirin-ginger glaze | forbidden rice | garlic asparagus
Pineapple fried rice || cashews | onions | shrimp | curry powder
Hibachi display || beef bulgogi | chicken satay | ginger shrimp | steamed rice | sauces | kimchi fried rice
Grilled salmon || sake | mirin | green onions | ginger glaze | forbidden rice | roasted asparagus
Khao soi || flat egg noodles | curry broth | braised short ribs | mushroom medley | baby bok choy
Filet mignon || sautéed shiitake mushrooms | wasabi infused mashed potatoes | green beans
Pear in honey || ginger | honey | cinnamon | green tea ice cream
Ginger cream in pastry || phyllo dough | sesame seeds | brown sugar | preserved ginger
Mango sticky rice || coconut milk | ripe mango | brown sugar
Fried bananas || sesame seeds | coconut ice cream
Ebi no tempura soba, miso emulsion - crispy tiger prawns served atop a delicate bed of soba noodles, accompanied by a silky miso emulsion
Yakitori tori & teriyaki-kasu peanut sauce - ucculent grilled chicken skewers, brushed with a delicate teriyaki-kasu peanut glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds (goma) and finely sliced green onions (negi)
Shiitake gyoza & pickled karashi mizuna - crisp, golden-brown shiitake mushroom gyoza served with a tangy ponzu dipping sauce, complemented by the delicate bite of pickled mustard greens (karashi mizuna)
Sāmon, kabocha oroshi & miso-sesame jōsu - perfectly seared faroe island salmon, accompanied by a velvety kabocha purée (oroshi) and finished with a glossy miso-sesame glaze (jōsu)
Tonkatsu, karei & tsukemono daikon - crispy breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu), served with a rich, velvety japanese curry, accompanied by tangy pickled daikon (tsukemono) and vibrant heirloom mizuna greens
Tantanmen ramen, buta-kara sirloin & naruto - rich, spicy tantanmen ramen served with perfectly seared sirloin steak, tender spinach, and classic naruto swirl
Matcha crème brûlée, shiro choco ganache & goma crumble - a velvety matcha-infused crème brûlée with a perfectly caramelized top, accompanied by a rich white chocolate ganache and a crisp sesame crumble
Mitsu keki, citrus coulis & arare almond - a delicate honey-infused cake, paired with a vibrant citrus coulis and finished with crisp, candied almonds
Mini tostadas carnitas | pumpkin cilantro crema | cotija cheese
Shrimp stuffed jalapenoes bacon | cream cheese
Butternut squash bisque chive oil | chicharones
Hatch green chile posole lime crema
Southwest casaer roasted corn | avocado | crispy tortilla strips
Tomato, avocado & cucumber red pepper vinaigrette
Prime rib au jus & green chile crema | roasted sweet potato w/ blue cheese & pistachios
Chipotle butter trout roasted corn & black bean salad
Fried cinnamon donuts
Mexican chocolate pot de creme
Lump crab ceviche with tostadas
Empanadas (argentinian turnovers)
Tuna crudo tostadas topped with fried leek
Mexican stuffed pepper taco
Chicken enchiladas suizas
Khao soi (thai noodle soup)
Spicy shrimp à l'orange with coconut rice
Ny strip with compound butter and fresh tomato salad
Braised beef short rib with sweet mole and guava/sweet potato puree
Tiramisu
Tres leches cake
Classic crème brûlée
Spinach & artichoke dip || roasted artichokes | four cheese mix | toasted baguette
Burrata & prosciutto || tomato-chipotle jam | arugula | ciabatta toast
Maple brined pork belly || white bean puree | shiitake mushrooms | shishito peppers | asiago
Fried calamari || green onions | sweet peppers | sriracha aioli
Ahi tuna poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Pistachio ricotta bruschetta || ciabatta | honey | arugula
Tomato vierge bruschetta || tomato | basil | garlic | mozzarella pearls | balsamic reduction
Shrimp & avocado || tomato | avocado | cucumber | green onion | lime vinaigrette
Chopped iceberg || smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
House salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Classic caesar salad || romaine | tomatoes | parmesan | croutons | creamy caesar dressing
Wedge salad || bacon | tomatoes | blue cheese crumbles | pickled onions | buttermilk dressing
Smoked double bone pork chop || tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed broccolini
Pork porterhouse || apple-ginger chutney | sweet potato puree | balsamic glazed broccolini
Stuffed chicken breast || herb marinade | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella | red pepper coulis | pesto roasted baby potatoes | butternut squash
Half roasted chicken || chimichurri | roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed green beans
Risotto from the sea || scallops | shrimp | calamari | mussels | roasted red pepper stock | grilled carrots | peas
Seared sea bass || shiitake mushroom & tomato ragout | chive tossed capellini | kalamata olives
Grilled flank steak || red wine demi | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | julienne vegetables
Grilled new york strip || herb-beer marinade | espresso rub | whiskey demi | smoked gouda twice-baked potato | mushroom trio
Chocolate mousse cake || dark rum | chocolate ganache
Cherry upside down bread pudding || chocolate chips | cinnamon
Skillet chocolate chip cookie || vanilla ice cream | salted caramel sauce
Espresso shot creme brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Chocolate temptation cake || chocolate cream | hazelnut cream
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
Ahi tuna tiradito thin slices of premium-grade tuna, dressed with jalapeño, red onion, cilantro sprouts, and a drizzle of mexican dried chile oil. accompanied by baked tostadas, habanero ashes and black garlic aioli, salsa macha, and creamy avocado
Baja octopus ceviche with onion, cherry tomato, persian cucumber, coriander, black aguachile (not spicy) and olive oil
Grilled octopus with paprika potatoes tender octopus, confit potatoes, and chile oil
Oven-roasted oysters au gratin served on the half shell and finished with a warm citrus-herb butter, then gratinéed to perfection with a blend of four fine cheeses. a rich and elegant expression of coastal flavors, baked to golden perfection
Alfredo or pesto pasta with sautéed trout your choice of creamy alfredo or vibrant pesto sauce, served with sautéed trout fillet and a fresh green salad with seasonal vegetables
Poblano risotto with shrimp and octopus creamy risotto infused with fire-roasted poblano peppers, served with seared shrimp and tender octopus. accompanied by rustic sourdough bread
Apple galette with almond frangipane
Flan napolitano
Hummus with homemade pita bread
Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) with tzatziki
Chickpea salad
Baba ghanoush with homemade pita bread
Watermelon salad with feta and mint
Green orzo salad
Roasted eggplant with za'atar and tahini
Mediterranean salmon with tabbouleh
Ribeye shawarma with garlic sauce
Beef or vegetarian moussaka
Mediterranean chicken with couscous
Pasta alla norma
Tiramisu
Orange cardamom olive oil cake
Baklava cheesecake
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 Yuma County.
What does a private chef service include in Yuma County?
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 Yuma County?
The price of renting a chef in Yuma County 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 140 USD to 157 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 140 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 135 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 150 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 157 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 Yuma County?
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 17 chefs available in Yuma County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Yuma County 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 Yuma County?
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 Yuma County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Yuma County, 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 Yuma County.
Cost of a private chef in Yuma County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Yuma County 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 140 USD to 157 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 140 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 150 USD
For 2 people: 157 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 Yuma County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Yuma County: 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 Yuma County!






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









