Private BBQ Chef for Hire - Take a Chef

Private barbecue chef

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

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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.

Ready to book?

Connect with private chefs and start planning the perfect meal.

Hire a BBQ Chef

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.

Two baby girls enjoying their chef meal at the table
Ingredients prepared on the counter and cutting board ready to be put on the grill
Chef putting different cuts and sausages on the grill outside by a pool

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.

A juicy medallion of grilled beef with bbq sauce
A lunch table served with glasses and plates outside on a sunny day
Chef smiling with an appetizer platter with barbecue bites and sauce

Craft your menu

Need inspiration? Explore customized BBQ menus and start creating your own.

Guest reviews

Over 1300 happy clients have enjoyed a BBQ chef at home.

Any occasion is perfect for a BBQ service

Guest enjoying their dinner at home around a table decorated with flowers and with their chef proudly standing next to them
Family reunion
A chef carrying a two layers chocolate cake with creamy frosting and red berries for decoration
Birthday party
Family lunch table under a white tent with guests listening to their chef explaining their menu
Bachelor party
Diners raising their red wine glasses all dressed in white on a table outside with the sea behind them
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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!

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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

Expertise matters

Our private BBQ chefs have an average age of 52, bringing a lot of cooking experience.

Women's presence

49% of our BBQ chefs are women.

Quick service

It takes only 3 hours from your request to getting the first menu.

Cooking tradition

We started our private BBQ chef service in 2017

Kids' menu

38% of our personal BBQ chef services include kids.

Customer loyalty

One client has booked the same private BBQ chef 10 times.

More bookings

34% increase in the number of BBQ chef bookings in the last year.

Language options

Our personal BBQ chefs can speak up to 3 languages.

Another round

More than 51% of our guests hire a private BBQ chef more than once.

Multiple services

On average, multiple services hire a BBQ chef for 4 days.

Photo gallery

We’ve uploaded over 590 pictures of our personal BBQ chef experiences.

Easy booking

It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private BBQ chef.

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