Private Chef in Bristol
Rent one of our 175 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Bristol
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Bristol in October 2016, more than 175 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Bristol and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Hartford County.
Starting in 2016, 18,956 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Bristol. To book your chef in Bristol, 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 6,811 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 10,759 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 18,956 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Bristol usually book menus around 182 USD per person, including 4.29 courses, sharing an average of 4.55 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 Bristol.












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.
175 Private Chefs in Bristol
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More than 18,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.42 Chef
The guests in Bristol have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.42.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Bristol received an average score of 4.74.
4.68 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.68 average score.
4.75 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Bristol has been scored with a 4.75 on average.
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6,811 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Bristol
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Oysters on the half shell – local oysters topped with yuzu mignonette, cucumber, and pink peppercorn
Seared scallop & corn purée – diver scallop with silky sweet corn purée, crispy shallots, and basil oil
Lobster bisque – creamy house-made bisque with sherry, tarragon, and butter-poached lobster morsels
Charred cauliflower steak – thick-cut cauliflower seared and roasted, served with spiced lentils, chimichurri, and roasted garlic hummus
Coconut curry vegetables- seasonal vegetables simmered in creamy coconut milk, ginger, and caribbean spices
Each guest choose one: garlic butter shrimp & clams – gulf shrimp and littleneck clams sautéed with garlic, herbs, and white wine over saffron couscous
Spiced chocolate pudding with macerated berries – dairy-free dark chocolate pudding infused with cinnamon and ancho chile, topped with seasonal berries and citrus zest
Chilled seasonal vegetables with lentils, vinaigrette
Local charcuterie and local cheese board with hand made accompaniments including pickled vegetables, mostarda, candied nuts
Roasted golden beet salad with fennel and goat cheese
Tri-color cauliflower fennel salad with burrata
Roasted salmon with seared leeks and roasted fingerlings
Chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and herbs with roasted seasonal vegetables
Seasonal fruit tart with frangipane, apricot glaze
Puff pastry with pastry cream, seasonal fruit and apricot glaze
Burrata & roasted tomato bruschetta- creamy burrata cheese served over toasted artisan bread with roasted cherry tomatoes, basil oil, and a balsamic glaze
Handmade ricotta gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce- pillowy ricotta gnocchi sautéed in brown butter with fresh sage, parmesan, and cracked pepper
Veal francese tender-veal cutlets dipped in egg batter and sautéed in a lemon white wine butter sauce
Lobster & shrimp fra diavolo- spicy tomato seafood sauce with lobster, shrimp, and linguine
Wild mushroom risotto (vegetarian)-creamy arborio rice with porcini, cremini, and truffle essence
Chocolate tiramisu torte- rich chocolate sponge soaked in espresso with mascarpone cream, dusted in cocoa powder
Olive and mozzarella tomato, basil, tartlets
Tuscan antipasto - olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roast peppers, prosciutto, and sopprasata & provolone served with bread sticks, grapes and fresh figs
Olive-caper tapenade on goat cheese crostini
Charcuterie board - cheeses, meats, figs, cut vegetables and breads and crackers
Eggplant and pine nut fritters with tomato relish
Savory palmiers with roasted garlic and rosemary
Tuna tartare with cucumber, avocado, and wasabi dressing
Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella, basil and local tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and a balsamic reduction
Wild mushroom ravioli with roasted grape tomato sauce
Lasagna - beef or vegetable
Cheese manacotti
Tortellini with fresh tomato marinara and herbs
Minestrone soup
Cacciucco - spicy fish stew
Linguini with white (or red) clam sauce, white wine, garlic and fresh herbs
Braciole – braised beef stuffed with meat, herbs and cheeses, served with roast potatoes and broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic
Shrimp scampi with saffron rice
Chicken picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers, rice pilaf and broccoli rabe
Ossobuco - slow cooked veal and vegetables served with risotto or polenta cakes
Chicken or veal parmesan served with spaghetti and garlic bread
Veal or chicken saltimbocca alla romana served with risotto and/or polenta cakes
Roast salmon with thai tomato-ginger compote
Five herb pesto crusted local stripped bass on a bed of provencal ragout (tomato,olives,leeks and capers)
Whole boneless flounder italian style stuffed with crab and fresh herbs in butter sauce
Short ribs cooked very slowly with vegetables, fresh herbs and red wine
Picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon, capers served with rice pilaf and asparagus
Mushroom risotto
Zabaione a whipped dessert with marsala
Italian pastries - fruit tarts, cannolis etc
Baby molten chocolate cakes with ice cream and raspberries
Bananas foster with coconut pineapple ice cream
English trifle served with whipped cream and hundreds and thousands
Bread pudding with rum butterscotch sauce and whipped cream
Key lime pie with whipped cream and berries
Blueberry cobbler with whipped cream
Apple tart tatin
Flourless chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream
Adult s'mores
Coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce
Chicken sate with peanut sauce
Bruscetta (cherry tomato, basil pesto and parmesan)
Chicken and cheese quesadillas with mango salsa
Spiced tuna lettuce rolls with sesame seed dressing
Bacon wrapped jalapenos stuffed with chicken and cheese
Crudite with home made dip
Beet and stilton vinaigrette on endive
Beef empanadas with lime sour cream
Steamed mussels sautéed in shallots, garlic and thyme broth
Linguini with white (or red) clam sauce, white wine, garlic and fresh herbs
Thai shrimp and watercress salad with cashews, red onions, mint, cilantro, basil on greens with asian dressing
Water melon salad with tomatoes, feta, basil and roast sesame seeds
Caprese salad fresh mozzarella, basil and local tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction
Grilled portabella mushrooms on a bed a fennel and spinach with balsamic dressing topped with parmesan
Salmon nori rolls ( a small filet of salmon wrapped in soy sauce soaked nori, coated in panko and deep fried) served with peanut sauce
Cornish game hens roast with fresh herb and vegetable stuffing, creamed potatoes, spinach sauteed with garlic
Grilled lobster, shucked and returned to the shell, in melted butter served "palm" style (creamed spinach etc.)
Marinated grilled hanger steaks, grilled vegetables – zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, portabello mushrooms, onions and fennel, and corn on the cob
Asian lacquered salmon served with black and white rice and stir fried vegetables
Chilean sea bass encrusted with garlic and ginger in miso sesame sauce served with rice and stir fried vegetables
Five herb pesto crusted local stripped bass on a bed of provencal ragout (tomato,olives,leeks and capers)served with baby potatoes and asparagus
Beef wellington - filet mignon baked in puff pastry, served with roast or creamed potatoes and vegetable sides of your choice
Aromatic braised short ribs with napa cabbage and soba noodles
Baby back ribs with three side dishes of your choice
Chicken milanese served with a tomato ragu, asparagus and pasta of your choice
Chicken chasseur – white wine, fresh mushrooms and tomatoes, served with rice pilaf and corn souffle
Chicken picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers, rice pilaf and baby bok choy
Filet of beef medallions with red wine reduction and horseradish, served with creamed potatoes, asparagus and green bean bundles
Red snapper veracruz served with fiesta corn pudding and roast corn
Grilled pineapple in tequila orange sauce with vanilla ice cream
Rustic fruit pies - peach, apple, cherry and blueberry served with whipped cream
Baby molten chocolate cakes with ice cream and raspberries
Key lime pie with whipped cream rustic fruit pies
Wonton napolean with mixed berries and pastry cream and caramel sauce
Bananas foster with coconut pineapple ice cream
Bread and butter pudding served with brandy caramel sauce and custard
Adult s'mores
Blueberry cobbler with whipped cream
Deep dish strawberry crumb pie with vanilla ice cream
Chicharrones de harina light and crispy mexican wheat crisps, seasoned with lime and chili
Salsa charred tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, red onions, lime, and jalapeño
Pico de gallo fresh tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and jalapeños
Chips house-made yellow corn tortilla chips
Salsa verde tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, and lime juice
Salsa de mango con chiles sweet mango, roasted corn, charred pepper salsa, and dried chiles
Guacamole hand-smashed avocado with pico de gallo, lime juice, jalapeño, pepitas, and radishes
Ceviche aguachile mexican shrimp ceviche with salsa verde, cucumber, onions, and lime
Ceviche pescado mahi mahi, serrano peppers, cilantro, cucumber, lime, avocado
Elote, mexican corn on the cob, street style, crema, cotija cheese, pimenton de la vera
Zarape de nachos corn tortillas layered with black beans, queso fresco, white cheddar, menonita cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle and serrano chiles
Queso fundido- molten chihuahua cheese with caramelized onions, flour tortillas
Pulpo ceviche tostada grilled marinated octopus with habanero and citrus, red onion, avocado and tomato, sopes
Tortas mexican style sandwich with refried beans, mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and jalapeño with any of the options above
Chili colorado, original chili, beef cubes, chilies, massa, served with crema and corn cake, award winning recipe
Tinga- chipotle marinated chicken, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Tacos al pastor-marinated pork, pinapple, onions, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Fish tacos-beer batered cod, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Suadero - braised pork with chorizo, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Carnitas - slow roasted pulled pork, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Hongos con maiz - sauteed mushroom and corn, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Chorizo con papas - mexican chorizo, roasted potatoes, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Carne assada - marinated grilled skirt steak, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Cochinita pibil - slow roasted pork refried beans, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Molle poblano with chicken/pork/beef, pre colombian dish, rich creamy sauce made of nuts, dried fruits, dehydrated and smoked peppers
Chili aquiles, tortilla chips, salsa verde, shaved lettuce, oaxaca cheese, gratin
Arroz de leche
Pastel de elote- mexican corn cake
Churros with chocolate or dulce de leche
Many other options available let’s chat
Crab stuffed mushroom
Crab cake bites | rémoulade & spicy red sauce
Butterflied buffalo shrimp | white cream dipping sauce
Garlic herbed scallops | red beet & mushroom puree
Crab-stuffed shrimp
Cajun smoked crab dip | baked pita chips
Spinach & artichoke dip | baked pita chips
Honey bourbon lollipop wings
Classic cesar | parmesan peppercorn
Wedge salad | blue cheese
Caprese salad | balsamic glaze
Arugula avocado salad | citrus dressing
Arugula, spinach, strawberry & feta salad | balsamic dressing
Cucumber wrapped pomegranate & walnut salad | orange balsamic dressing
Clam chowder
Lobster bisque
Crab stuffed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped w/ cajun cream sauce | choice of green
Honey glazed salmon | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Lemon butter baked cod | white or wild rice | choice of side
Pan seared halibut | wild rice | roasted brussels
Parmesan crusted baked haddock | fingerling potatoes | sauteed spinach
Creamy linguine pasta | 8oz sirloin | choice of green
Creamy cajun shrimp & crab pasta | garlic bread
Seafood scampi | lobster, shrimp & scallops
Surf & turf (lobster, shrimp, crab - sirloin, ribeye) roasted garlic mashed potatoes | choice of green
Braised airline chicken breast | roasted garlic mash | herb cream sauce | choice of green
Apple empanadas | vanilla ice cream | apple glaze sauce
Chocolate or vanilla dipped cake balls | vanilla bean ice cream
Coconut white chocolate truffles
Mini cheesecake (raspberry, strawberry, original) served w/ whip cream & fruit sauce
Mango sorbet
7 layer dip
Salsa guocamole and taco chips
Nachos supreme with everything
Mexican salad- romaine, jicama, celery, carrots, pumpkin seeds with mexican dressing
Shrimp, beef or chicken fajitas served with rice and beans
Fresh made chocolate chip cookies - with ice cream
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 Bristol.
What does a private chef service include in Bristol?
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 Bristol?
The price of renting a chef in Bristol 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 159 USD to 176 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 159 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 143 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 158 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 176 USD 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 Bristol?
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 175 chefs available in Bristol. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Bristol 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 Bristol?
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 Bristol each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Bristol, 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 Bristol.
Cost of a private chef in Bristol
The cost of hiring a private chef in Bristol 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 159 USD to 176 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 159 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 143 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 158 USD
For 2 people: 176 USD.
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 Bristol!
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 Bristol?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Bristol: 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 Bristol!






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









