Hire a Private Chef at Home Today

Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.

Enjoy the experience

There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.

Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.

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.

Charles Lefebvre

Cape Town

4.9 • 49 services

Chang An Song

Sandton

4.9 • 18 services

Christo Pretorius

Pretoria

4.8 • 9 services

Victor Skyiez

Sandton

4.6 • 149 services

Vic De Valdorf

Cape Town

4.7 • 147 services

Ru *

Cape Town

4.8 • 131 services

Tash Mautla

Sandton

4.8 • 109 services

Bridget Bartleman

Cape Town

4.7 • 80 services

Lamla Magidlana

Cape Town

4.6 • 72 services

Armin Smit

Stellenbosch

4.7 • 63 services

Tshepiso Semenya

Cape Town

4.5 • 46 services

Lameese Macminn

Umhlanga

4.7 • 40 services

Mo Horne

Cape Town

4.7 • 35 services

Wesley Papier

Paarl

4.7 • 33 services

Jean Elizabeth Tomsett

Cape Town

4.9 • 32 services

Connor Wolstencroft

Cape Town

4.6 • 32 services

Mpumelelo Ngwenya

Pretoria

4.4 • 30 services

Jessica Reymondon

Cape Town

4.4 • 28 services

Paula Mainstone

Cape Town

4.7 • 27 services

Sibusiso Skosana And Chloe Van Eyssen

Roodepoort

4.5 • 27 services

Joel Nzimande

Pretoria

4.9 • 26 services

Itu Mayende

Cape Town

4 • 24 services

Neo Mofolo

Centurion

4.9 • 22 services

Jeffrey Khayelihle Mlilo

Ballito

4.7 • 22 services

More than 71400 guests have already enjoyed the experience

4.65

Average score based on 9077 reviews

4.46 Chef

The guests in South Africa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.46.

4.68 Food quality

The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in South Africa received an average score of 4.68.

4.66 Presentation

Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.66 average score.

4.7 Cleaningness

The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in South Africa has been scored with a 4.7 on average.

Amazing experience!!! John was great! Food was amazing!!

Superbe soirée entre amis accompagné pour les supers préparations de Perrine !

Very professional chef, lovely food and very accommodating, would definitely recommend.

Guilherme is a wonder! So charming and engaging, he prepared an outstanding meal for us. Everything from the amuse bouche to the desert was a taste sensation. We learned about the nuance of each dish, and he answered all our questions about preparation. Both he and his waiter Antoine were a joy to have in our home and were very sweet to our little dog as well. I would highly recommend him!

Chef Santiago was truly superb. We asked for a "surprise" menu and got just that: a collection of his favourite dishes. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking of throwing their own event.

We highly recommend Chef Anniel. She made my wife’s 50th birthday very special. She loved it. And my kids loved the food too. She was also very communicative throughout the Take A Chef process.

From the very beginning, I knew I could trust Chef Elena with our corporate event for 50 people. She was very reliable, easy going and her great communication from start to finish made this experience seamless and stress-free. Chef Elena and her team are dedicated culinary professionals with a passion for crafting exquisite dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Committed to creating visually stunning plates, understanding that the dining experience begins with the eyes. Tailoring menus to individual tastes while offering the option of well-curated set menus for incredible dining experience. Strives to provide clients with a unique and memorable culinary journey. A real pleasure to work with.

Chef Manu was incredible. He was communicative, punctual, friendly, and most importantly, an amazing chef! He made our trip very memorable. Don’t hesitate to hire him for your next special occasion!

A creative, flexible service from a clearly veteran chef that my family agreed helped make the evening particularly special. Would thoroughly recommend.

Didac is a fantastic chef! He created a very good menu and took into account that my wife is vegetarian and breast feeding. We were very happy with the selection of food and how it was combined to something special. I can truly recommend Didac as a chef. :-)

Une superbe expérience culinaire. Des plats soignés, très bien élaborés et délicieux. A refaire. Merci Chef.

Paul was a great chef for the night! He was responsive and kind. He answered questions thoughtfully and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend.

Chef Thiago was one of the most dedicated and awesome chefs I've had the chance to hire. He is extremely fun and very easy going. The food was delicious, well prepared and presented beautifully. I would highly recommend Chef Thiago to anyone that has a special event or a night in for a fantastic private chef experience!

Amalya and her partner were amazing. Had the Thai dinner menu it was a great experience trying something new. However her Italian lunch menu was phenomenal! There were no leftover after that. Her bruschetta i could eat for every meal everyday it was awesome. Highly highly recommend her !

We booked Mehmet for a private dinner and from the very first conversation, everything felt easy and reassuring. Communication was clear, friendly, and professional, and he really listened to what we wanted instead of pushing a fixed menu. We discussed preferences, timing, and the general flow of the evening in advance, and it was obvious that he put real thought into the planning. On the day of the dinner, Mehmet arrived on time, calm and well prepared. The kitchen stayed organized throughout the evening, and the atmosphere never felt rushed or chaotic. The timing between courses was excellent — we could enjoy each dish properly without long waits or pressure to move on too quickly. The food itself was delicious and very well balanced. The ingredients tasted fresh, the seasoning was spot on, and everything felt light but still satisfying. Portions were generous, and what we especially appreciated was that Mehmet had brought extra food, which showed great care and generosity. Nothing felt calculated or minimal it felt like he genuinely wanted us to enjoy the evening fully. The service was discreet and professional, without being stiff. Mehmet was present when needed but never intrusive. At the end of the dinner, the kitchen was left clean and tidy, which made the whole experience even more pleasant and stress-free. Overall, this was a very smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable private chef experience. We were extremely happy with both the food and the way the evening was handled and would gladly book Mehmet again for another special occasion. Highly recommended.

J'ai fait appel à ce chef pour fêter les 10 ans de vie commune avec ma femme. Excellente expérience que ce soit le professionnalisme, le goût des plats ou encore l'aimabilité du chef. L'expérience a été excellente je recommande.

Catalina did an amazing job in catering for my 30th birthday. Her food was super taste full and very nice presented. Defo my recommendation for the south of Spain!!

Pasquale was AMAZING! He truly went above and beyond for my dinner. Thank you!

Chef Kerroy was excellent from beginning to end. Consistently going the extra mile and very professional throughout the whole experience. He adjusted the menu a couple times to accommodate our needs and brought all of his own equipment. Would highly recommend.

Chef David was great to work with from the very start! Sent multiple menu options and allowed for choices on each course. We had a large group (12) and he managed to serve all of us cook to order filet duos seamlessly. He was friendly and the whole experience was stress free for us as hosts. The guests had an amazing time, and he left the kitchen spotless at the end. Highly recommend!

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.

About us

Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.

+10

years since our launch

2.3M

guests enjoyed our experience

+40k

chefs have joined us

+100

countries available

TECHNOLOGY

We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.

FOOD

We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.

HOSPITALITY

We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.

Trusted by industry leaders

With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.