Private Chef in Indre-et-Loire
Rent one of our 28 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Indre-et-Loire
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Indre-et-Loire in December 2019, more than 28 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Indre-et-Loire and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Indre-et-Loire.
Starting in 2019, 3,408 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Indre-et-Loire. To book your chef in Indre-et-Loire, 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 463 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,018 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.56 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 3,408 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Indre-et-Loire usually book menus around 86 EUR per person, including 3.67 courses, sharing an average of 4.57 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 Indre-et-Loire.












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.
28 Private Chefs in Indre-et-Loire
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More than 3,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.44 Chef
The guests in Indre-et-Loire have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.44.
4.5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Indre-et-Loire received an average score of 4.5.
4.33 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.33 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Indre-et-Loire has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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463 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Indre-et-Loire
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Poireaux confits & brulés, vinaigrette moutarde à l’ancienne, herbes fraîches, poudre mimosa
Radis croquants, beurre fumé, fleur de sel, pain de campagne toasté
Carottes anciennes râpées minute, vinaigrette légère au miel de touraine, zeste d’orange et graines torréfiées
Amuse bouche surprise
La truite de langeais, sublimée
Champignons du saumurois, oeuf parfait
Carpaccio de boeuf du néman, vitello tonnato
Pigeonneau de racan, légumes confits et jus corsé café
Beuchelle tourangelle, sauce crémée au vouvray, champignons et pointe de moutarde douce. servie avec riz pilaf ou fine purée de pomme de terre
Retour de criée, coques et riz noir, espuma vodka
Le fruit
Chocolat noir
Pistache
Vanille
Beef or fish tartar served on rice paper with spicy mayo
Scallops with broccoli puree and prosciutto chips
Mini tacos with shrimp and avocado cream
Fresh pasta with funghi porcini sauce
Green risotto with mushrooms and stracciatella
French perigourdine salad (with foie gras)
Cold carrot soup with coconut milk
Burrata with colored tomatoes and basil
Beet, goat cheese and quinoa
Pork fillet with wine sauce and carrot purée
Steak avec purée de pommes, petit verdures et chimichurri sauce
Grilled fish, quinoa, vegetables and summer sauce
Chicken supreme with mashed sweet potatoes and truffle sauce
Lamb chops with purée and glazed carrots and marsala reduction
Fish roulade, white miso and green curry leaves oil
Apple pie (tarte tatin)
Tartelette citron-yuzu
White chocolate tiramisu
Creme brullè
Classic caesar salad served with tomatoes, garlic, fresh parmesan, croutons & optional sautéed chicken
Seasonal salad topped with grilled vegetables, walnuts, toasted goats cheese
Duck liver & orange parfait studded with pistachios served with the red onion chutney, melba toast
Various seasonal homemade soups serve with crusty bread. pressed tomato, broccoli & orange, leek & potato, carrot & caraway seed, cauliflower & cumin, spiced parsnip soup, bouillabaisse & more options
Chilled seasonal soups. vichyssoises, gazpacho, melon, pimento & lime mint
Salades nicoise served with boiled egg, french beans, potato & olives
Poached free range egg served on toasted brioche with a smoked salmon & basil cream sauce
Curried chicken salad top with chopped mango, croutons, yoghurt cream dressing
Avocado rillette filled with chopped prawns, mary rose sauce
Avocado rillette filled with smoked chicken & cucumber, mango vinaigrette
Ballotine of chicken filled with a poultry, ginger & mango mousse, potato lyonnaise, tarragon sauce
*caramelized duck leg cooked “en confit” with braised red cabbage sage potato purée
Panfried cutlet of pork with braised cabbage with apple, cider & sage sauce
Blanquette of veal with a mushrooms & tarragon cream sauce, pomme vapor
Chicken breast cooked with garlic, parmentiere potatoes, lemon tyme jus
Slowly braised beef with mushrooms & button onions served with horseradish mash, carrot vichy
Slowly, braised naverin of lamb with buttered broccoli, parmentier potato
Pan fried guilt head bream carrot fettuccine, mustard sauce
Pan fried escalope of salmon with cabbage lorraine, saffron cream sauce
Seasonal market fish with oriental cous cous, courgette ribbons, tomato oil
Panfried wing of skate with a lemon, tomato, herb & caper meuniere sauce
Smoked chicken thai green curry with pilaf rice
Fresh seafood tagliatelle with tomato, chili & basil sauce
Vegetarian lentil moussaka with tomato oil
Grilled pineapple with mango ice cream
Poached pear cooking in white wine, star anise, vanilla ice cream
Classic crème caramel with langes des chats
Vacherin meringue with vanilla chantilly cream and seasonal berries
Fresh fruit salad with fresh mint & lime
Selected ice creams & sorbet’s with a brandy snap fruit basket
Chocolate delice with coffee anglaise
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
Banana choux with banoffi, chantilly cream
Classic crème caramel with vanilla ice cream
Marinaded chicken laquee with sesame seeds, mixed leaves
Seared scallops with chili, beansprouts, hoisin sauce
Sticky chicken skewers, black bean sauce
Breadcrumber prawns with a sweet chili dip
*sautéed scallops with tomato and mixed pepper salsa, saffron oil dressing
Seared escalope sirloin of beef, smoked paprika, black bean sauce
Teriyaki marinated salmon with braised pak choi
Panfried cod pieces with water chestnuts, chinese mushrooms
Duck breast, oyster sauce, courgette & carrot meadley
Chicken pieces, chili, lychee with noodles
Oriental spiced prawns, white cabbage, carrot, mango
Lemon infused chicken, rice & cashews
Garlic, chili prawns with tagliatelle
Egg fried rice
Mango & lychee with coconut ice cream
Deep-fried sticky banana, vanilla ice cream
Mango crème brulée
Lemon grass infused crème brulée
Shrimp with lemon foam served on scallops shell with marinated pears
Fish tartar on crunchy pillow with spicy mayo and lemon caviar
Scallops with broccoli purée and crispy prosciutto
Marinated scallops, chilli and green oil and coconut ice cream
Clam french showder
Tomatoes perfect salad
Stuffed quail, mini vegetables and dark sauce
Chicken roulade served with carrot purée, mini vegetables and demi glace
Picanha, mashed potatoes, chimichurri sauce and vegetables
Duck breast, mini vegetables, orange reduction and wild berries
Fish, quinoa, vegetables and ponzu sauce
Broken lemon yuzu tartelette
Chocolate mousse with poached pears
Fruit de la passion mousse with textured fruits
Mini tartelette with fruit
Season panna cotta
Classic caesar salad served with tomatoes, garlic, fresh parmesan, croutons & optional sautéed chicken
Coloured tomatoes with mozzarella, basil & balsamic syrup
Seasonal salad topped with grilled vegetables, walnuts, toasted goats cheese
*tartar of beef, salmon or tuna with garlic croutons (select one option)
Home smoked salmon risotto with rocket, fresh basil & lime
Various homemade filled ravioli’s
Various seasonal salads with meat & fish options
Salade nicoise served with boiled egg, french beans, potato & olives topped with fresh tuna
Poached free range egg served on toasted brioche with a smoked salmon & basil cream sauce
Antipasto, cured italian meats served garlic & olive oil crust bread
Buffalo mozzarella with avocado tomato, olive oil & basil
Minestrone soup with parmesan
Chicken breast cooked with lemon & thyme, tagliatelle
Linguine vongole with clams, prawns, mussels & olives
Classic lasagna with minced beef, tomatoes, garlic & basil
Tagliatelle with garlic, prawns, squid & basil, topped with parmesan
Veal cutlet with cooked with lemon & sage, fusilli pasta with oregano
Classic risotto with wild mushrooms, parsley, grated truffle & parmesan shavings
Seafood saffron risotto with cherry tomatoes, basil & parmesan
Slowly braised lamb shank with plum tomatoes, garlic & black olives, potato puree
Veal cutlet with penne pasta pesto with broccoli
*fillet steak with portello mushrooms, thyme, chunky chips, grilled lemon
Classic tiramisu with coffee liquor
Lemon tart with mascarpone cream
Pistachio panna cotta with anglaise
Zabaglione, glazed seasonal fruit. egg yolk sweetened hollandaise with marsala
Gelato of homemade ice creams & sorbets with custard cream
Potato & chive salad
Homemade coleslaw
Tomato & red onion with vinaigrette
Tomato, mozzarella & basil
Avocado, cucumber & feta cheese with sage
Cucumber, yoghurt & mint
Moroccan couscous
Mushroom a’la greque
Carrot with vinaigrette & chives
Caesar salad with parmesan
Chicory, orange & dill salad
Mixed roasted peppers
Oriental pilaf rice
Pasta with peppers & mayonnaise
Tuna pasta & sweetcorn
Various crudities with sour cream, chili or thousand island dips
Melon & feta cheese
Watermelon, basil & green peppercorn
Mixed salad bowls (included item)
Tomato & mozzarella served on cocktail sticks, basil oil dressing
Melon wedges with parma ham
Red pepper and chili espuma
Terrine de campaigne with gherkins
Boiled eggs with mayonnaise & paprika
Goat cheese, dill & sour cream
Bouchées of curried egg, ratatouille, mango chicken, tuna with sweetcorn, salted black bean beef, curried chicken, bbq pork, seafood, prawn marie rose (choose 3)
Puff pastry cheese sticks with paprika
Rillette of duck, chicken & salmon (choose 1)
Various canapés
*pate of venison, boar & stag made in la coquille (choose 1)
Various sandwiches; ham, cheese, egg & rockette, mozzarella & tomato, prawn marie rose, (choose 2)
Various sandwiches roast beef & horseradish, roast pork & apple, roast chicken coronation (choose 1)
Marinated cumin duck breast
Chicken fillets, curried, sour cream & turmeric
Chicken fillets of chili marinade
Sticky pork cutlet
Sweet chili pork spare ribs
Chicken laquee with sesame seeds
Peanut butter marinated chicken pieces
Chargrilled marinated chicken thigh & drumsticks. lemon & thyme, bbq, spicy, honey, soy (choose 2)
Handmade beef burgers red onion chutney
Bbq marinated pork cutlet
Barbecue mixed sausages, merguez, chipolata, chili, toulouse. (choose 2)
*sliced marinated, smoked paprika sirloin of beef
*prawns, garlic, sweet chili, lime, smoked paprika
*mixed seafood
*optional cheese platter served with breads, crackers, grapes & chutneys
Large pavlova with seasonal berries, chantilly cream
Fresh fruit salad with mint & lime
Rich dark chocolate tart with biscotti biscuit base
Rich chocolate gateaux
Genoise sponge with strawberry custard cream
Lemon drizzle cake, lemon frosting
Coffee & walnut cake
Tiramisu with badoire biscuits & amaretto
Apple & cinnamon lattice with almond frangipane
Trifle, strawberry, raspberry or blueberry
(* supplements)
Tarte au fromage de chèvre frais, légumes du jardin et pickles maison
Tempura de gambas, déclinaison de carottes au curry
Velouté de champignons du saumurois, oeuf poché et lard croustillant
Filet de canard – légumes du marché, pomme de terre croustillante & sauce au poivre
Pêche du jour – riz sauté, julienne de légumes & salsa verde
Beignet d’aubergine – dhal de lentilles coco au curry (option végétarienne)
Tartelette chocolat & framboise
Ananas rôti – mousse coco & citron vert
Panna cotta au sésame noir, orange sanguine et crumble cacao
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 Indre-et-Loire.
What does a private chef service include in Indre-et-Loire?
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 Indre-et-Loire?
The price of renting a chef in Indre-et-Loire 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 78 EUR to 116 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 78 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 73 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 90 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 116 EUR 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 Indre-et-Loire?
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 28 chefs available in Indre-et-Loire. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Indre-et-Loire 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 Indre-et-Loire?
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 Indre-et-Loire each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Indre-et-Loire, 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 Indre-et-Loire.
Cost of a private chef in Indre-et-Loire
The cost of hiring a private chef in Indre-et-Loire 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 78 EUR to 116 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 78 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 73 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 90 EUR
For 2 people: 116 EUR.
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 Indre-et-Loire?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Indre-et-Loire: 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 Indre-et-Loire!






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










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