Private barbecue chef
Rent one of our 256 private BBQ chefs for your next celebration.

How it works
Share your request
Tell us about your ideal BBQ, event date, and budget. No obligation.
Chat with chefs
Connect with private chefs until you find your perfect fit.
Create your menu
Personalize everything you want, including the ingredients.
Book your chef
Complete the booking, make the payment, and prepare for a unique experience!
Enjoy the experience
Create lasting memories while incredible meals are prepared in your kitchen.
Enjoy grilling season anytime with a BBQ service
Try different meats, such as beef, chicken, and salmon, on a BBQ. Craving vegetables with mashed potatoes? You got it!
From fine dining to family style, our personal BBQ chef will impress your guests with a meal they'll never forget.



How can I customize my BBQ experience?
Tell us about your event, and our BBQ chefs will suggest menus to your liking.
If anything changes, don't worry. You can still make adjustments later.



Guest reviews
Over 1300 happy clients have enjoyed a BBQ chef at home.
Any occasion is perfect for a BBQ service










Meet our private BBQ chefs
Our private chefs bring years of experience to your kitchen and will give their best to make your event one to remember. Never had a BBQ chef at home? Just tell us what you're craving, craft your menu, and prepare to enjoy incredible flavors with your guests. You won't regret having a BBQ at home with a chef!










Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about in-home barbecue experience.
A BBQ chef service covers everything needed for a great meal experience at home with family and friends. This includes creating a custom menu, buying ingredients, setting up before cooking, preparing the meal at your place, serving at the table, and cleaning up afterward. Dishes, glasses, and tips are not part of the package. If necessary, check with the chef if the hibachi grill is included. How much you tip is totally up to you.
The price of a BBQ service at home starts at 97 USD and depends on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a private BBQ chef is 138 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 126 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 110 USD. For 13 or more people, the average price is 97 USD. It is important to notice that prices can change depending on where you are and how soon you book.
If you want great food on a grill, a chef for hire is a fantastic idea. To rent a BBQ experience, select a date and number of people, letting us know your preferences, intolerances, and a couple of kitchen details. In a few hours, BBQ chefs near you will send you menus tailored to your preferences. You can check out chefs' profiles, reviews, and dish photos. You can also chat directly with chefs to make menu changes or discuss any questions. Once you've chosen a chef and menu, you can book on the website.
There are currently 256 mobile BBQ chefs available. To enjoy BBQ at home with a chef, you only have to fill in the form, and the best BBQ chefs available on the chosen date in your location will send you their menu proposal. You can check their professional profile in detail and choose the chef you like the most.
Although a chef service is usually for smaller gatherings at home, a BBQ chef can work with no set limit on size. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally, the groups do not exceed 15 people.
Yes. When you rent a BBQ chef, they will always cook in your home, which is a key part of the experience. If you're traveling, a BBQ chef can also cook at your destination. For complex menus, the mobile BBQ chef might do some prep work beforehand to ensure everything goes smoothly during the cooking process at your home.
Absolutely! Guests often join the chef, learn kitchen tricks, and see how each dish is made step-by-step. With Take a Chef, you can plan your BBQ and chef hire in one single place. If you're eager to participate, you can cook at home with a BBQ chef.
Our chefs prioritize using fresh ingredients and offer personalized dining experiences, unlike restaurants. They tailor menus to customer preferences and purchase ingredients accordingly, ensuring freshness is a key element of their 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 options.
Each guest can freely decide the tip they wish to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, guests usually tip 15% of the total amount to their bill.
Key information about private BBQ chefs
Learn more details about our barbeque chefs for hire
Our private BBQ chefs have an average age of 52, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
49% of our BBQ chefs are women.
It takes only 3 hours from your request to getting the first menu.
We started our private BBQ chef service in 2017
38% of our personal BBQ chef services include kids.
One client has booked the same private BBQ chef 10 times.
34% increase in the number of BBQ chef bookings in the last year.
Our personal BBQ chefs can speak up to 3 languages.
More than 51% of our guests hire a private BBQ chef more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a BBQ chef for 4 days.
We’ve uploaded over 590 pictures of our personal BBQ chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private BBQ chef.