Private Chef in Kitchener
Rent one of our 177 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Kitchener
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Kitchener in April 2017, more than 177 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Kitchener and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 101,986 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Kitchener. To book your chef in Kitchener, 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 31,805 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 50,922 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 101,986 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Kitchener usually book menus around 194 CAD per person, including 3.31 courses, sharing an average of 5.92 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 Kitchener.












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.
177 Private Chefs in Kitchener
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More than 101,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Kitchener have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Kitchener received an average score of 4.75.
4.72 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.72 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Kitchener has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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31,805 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Kitchener
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Seasonal composed salad or refined vegetable starter
Market-inspired seafood or warm seasonal dish
Crudo di tonno – yellowfin tuna, citrus, capers, extra virgin olive oil
House-crafted soup, pasta, or grain-based course
Vegetarian feature available
Coconut panna cotta cups passion fruit coulis
Grilled halloumi & watermelon with mint, arugula, pomegranate molasses, and toasted pistachios
Seared scallops with za’atar butter served over whipped garlic labneh, microgreens, and sumac oil
Stuffed grape leaves & crispy falafel duo with tahini drizzle, pickled onion, and herbed yogurt dip
Heirloom tomato & burrata salad with basil oil, toasted pine nuts, and lemon-preserved vinaigrette
Mezze platter ( falafel , tzatziki , roasted red pepper hummus , tabbouleh, grilled flat bread, assorted olive, grilled vegetables)
Lemon orzo risotto with artichoke & fennel finished with saffron, white wine, and shaved parmigiano
Roasted red pepper soup with smoked paprika oil velvety roasted pepper and tomato base finished with a swirl of crème fraîche and crispy chickpea garnish
Charred octopus with lemon & herb couscous tender octopus tentacle with pearl couscous, preserved lemon, olives, and a drizzle of basil oil
Wild mushroom phyllo parcel sautéed wild mushrooms, leeks, and feta wrapped in crisp phyllo pastry, served over herbed tzatziki and greens
Grilled chicken breast served with greek salad
Moroccan-spiced lamb chops served over roasted eggplant purée, with glazed carrots and harissa jus
Pan-seared branzino with olive tapenade, citrus butter, and a warm chickpea–arugula salad
Chicken souvlaki roulade herb-marinated chicken breast rolled with feta and spinach, served with lemon potatoes and tzatziki cream
Roasted cauliflower steak (vegan) over spiced red pepper hummus, grilled vegetables, and crispy chickpeas
Eggplant involtini (vegetarian) thin slices of grilled eggplant rolled with herbed ricotta and spinach, baked in san marzano tomato sauce and topped with shaved parmigiano and basil oil
Seafood paella alla valenciana a saffron-infused rice dish with tiger shrimp, mussels, calamari, and chorizo, finished with lemon and fresh herbs
Baklava cheesecake with pistachio crust, honey-orange syrup, and rose whipped cream
Lemon olive oil cake with lavender glaze and blueberry compote
Fig & honey crème brûlée silky custard topped with crisp caramel and dried fig slivers
Chocolate–tahini tart with flaky sea salt and pomegranate drizzle
Shrimp in garlic butter sauce
Calamares fritos with confit garlic aioli
Tuna, olives and eggs empanadas
Albongidas with mushrooms
Cheese arancini with tomato basil sauce
Gougeres with fig jam
Caramelized onions, feta cheese and mushroom arancini
Marinated anchovies, puff pastry, sun dried tomato and parsley dressing
Balela salad
Tabbouleh salad
Octopus, romesco sauce, green beans and confit potatoes
Panzanella salad
Asparagus with poached eggs and salsa verde
Arugula, poached pear, crispy prosciutto, parmigiana , red balsamic vinaigrette
Scallops with parsnip puree, hazelnuts and apple matchsticks
Paella
Duck confit with saffron risotto and jus
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Coq au vin with wild black rice and chicken jus
Boneless sea bass, grilled zucchini salad and chimichurri
Cod, chorizo and borlotti bean stew
Pork chop with pork jus, caramelized apples
Rib eye steak with bernaise, triple cooked chips and grilled mushroom
Basque cheesecake with berry compote
Classic crème brûlée with shortbread and raspberries
Churros with macerated strawberries and chocolate sauce
Chocolate fondant , vanilla bean ice cream, pistachios, strawberries
Monkfish tempura with aioli
Crab, smoked haddock, pickled granny smith apples
Sweet pea panna cotta, crab, avocado and mango sorbet
Crab and compressed watermelon, watermelon gel, mint oil
Scallops with curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisp and pomegranate
Chicken liver pate with anti pasti platter
Asparagus , crispy poached eggs, parmesan tuile and blood orange hollandaise
Seared tuna with miso and tofu
Native lobster , heritage carrots, carrot puree, charred sweetcorn
Lobster masala
Tuna tartare, pickled mooli, puffed rice,
Crab roulade, compressed watermelon, mint oil, mascarpone
Mustard panna cotta, heritage beetroot, goats cheese crumble
Soy and butter poached cod, pickled apples and fish roe buerre blanc
Sous vide fillet of beef, pommes anna, mushroom puree,
Angus rib eye, mushroom puree, beef tea, marcaine potaoes
Swordfish, pea and potato pancake, warm tartare sauce
Sea trout with ruby chard, clams, peas, beetroot buerre blanc
Duck breast with poached cherries, duck jus, pommes anna
Braised sicilian rabbit
Thai green curried pineapple
Pumpkin custard tart, ginger cinnamon cream
Salted caramel tart, praline cream, vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate and brown butter ganache, coconut , french vanilla ice cream, crumble
Ricotta and pistachio cannoli with macerated fruits and strawberry soup
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, aged balsamic
Roasted red pepper bruschetta with whipped ricotta
Beef carpaccio with truffle aioli and parmesan
Wild mushroom pappardelle - handmade pappardelle, wild mushroom ragu
Butternut squash risotto with sage and parmigiano
Tagliatelle alla bolognese with 8 hour ragu
Branzino with lemon-caper sauce
Veal osso bucco with gremolata and creamy polenta
Chicken marsala with porcini and creamy polenta
Classic tiramisu
Lemon panna cotta with limoncello gel
Fresh shucked oysters! accompanied with fresh lemon, smoked horseradish, mignonette, house made hot sauces
Raw fish & seafood tower. assorted sashimi, poached shrimp and octopus, assorted dips and pickled vegetables
Mixed deep fried tempura. includes shrimp, yams, asparagus and eggplant. served with tempura dipping sauce and a garlic aioli
Bbq nori shrimp, lemon soy sauce, daikon slaw
Pork gyozas, radish and carrot slaw, maple soy reduction, sambal aioli
Katsu pork cutlet, japanese style greens steamed rice
Braised chicken ramen soup. sweet corn, spinach, boiled egg, chicken bone broth
Japanese style beef curry, sticky rice, tempura onions, cilantro oil
Coconut rice pudding with lemongrass curd, passionfruit, lychee, shaved coconut and chilis
Raspberry and vanilla mille feuilles. candied puff pastry, fresh raspberries, raspberry cointreu coulis, vanilla mousseline cream and shaved chocolate
Brown butter brownie on a bed of raspberry coulis. topped with peanut butter mousse and shaved chocolate
Chocolate mousse trifle. layers of vegan chocolate mousse, flourless chocolate cake, bourbon coconut creme anglaise and raspberry coulis
Japanese style cheesecake, hand whipped cream, fresh strawberries
Green tea ice cream with sesame caramel shards
Jamaican style chicken soup with dumpling and corn
Jamaican street side -scotch bonnets craw fish (spicy)
Breadfruit chips (seasonal) and curry chicken dip(breadfruit may be substituted for festival)
Callaloo and cabbage with fries dumpling
Jamaican jerk bbq chicken wings
Jamaican jerk bbq chicken serve with coconut rice and beans, steam veggies and a sweet and savory sauce
The jamaican sunday dinner- sweet and savory chicken served with rice and beans and steam island style vegetables
Jamaican crispy fried chicken 48 hours marinated in jamaican herbs serve with coconut rice and beans, steam veggies and a sweet and savory sauce
Jamaican curry goat - goat meat stewed in a curry sauce with more than10 spices and served with white rice
The rasta man plate - whole red-tail snapper, cooked in a curry coconut sauce- served with jasmine rice
Ital is vital- jamaican escovitch style whole red-tail snapper served with steam veggies and festival (spicy)
The usain bolt - jamaican curry chicken boil dumplings, yellow yam avocado
Jamaica fisherman street - coconut curry shrimp with jasmine rice avocado
Jamaican cornmeal pudding served with lemongrass tea
The mighty jamaican run cake
Jamaican potato pudding served with sorrel tea
Spicy tuna on crispy rice
Oyster trio
Hamachi crudo
Tuna tartare with shrimp chips
Crispy crab cake with lemon miso aioli
Pan seared salmon with cauliflower puree, roasted broccolini, lemon beurre blanc
Pan seared branzino with yuzu beurre blanc
Seared scallops with sweet corn puree and chorizo crumble
Lemon yuzu tart with torched meringue
Matcha and white chocolate mousse
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 Kitchener.
What does a private chef service include in Kitchener?
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 Kitchener?
The price of renting a chef in Kitchener 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 114 CAD to 156 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 114 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 90 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 134 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 156 CAD 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 Kitchener?
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 177 chefs available in Kitchener. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Kitchener 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 Kitchener?
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 Kitchener each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Kitchener, 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 Kitchener.
Cost of a private chef in Kitchener
The cost of hiring a private chef in Kitchener 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 114 CAD to 156 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 114 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 134 CAD
For 2 people: 156 CAD.
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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Kitchener!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Kitchener?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Kitchener: 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 Kitchener!






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










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