Private Chef in Merritt Island
Rent one of our 115 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Merritt Island
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Merritt Island in March 2017, more than 115 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Merritt Island and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Brevard County.
Starting in 2017, 52,905 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Merritt Island. To book your chef in Merritt Island, 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 21,277 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 37,204 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, 52,905 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Merritt Island usually book menus around 181 USD per person, including 4.38 courses, sharing an average of 5.23 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 Merritt Island.












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.
115 Private Chefs in Merritt Island
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More than 52,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Merritt Island have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Merritt Island received an average score of 4.76.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Merritt Island has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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21,277 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Merritt Island
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Greek bruschetta (vegetarian)
Caprese stuffed mushroom caponata (vegetarian)
Meat & cheese tray (italian cured meats & cheeses)
Baba ganoush (vegetarian)
Brown butter gnocchi w/collard green pesto (vegetarian)
Chicken fricassee, chateaubriand potatoes & roasted asparagus
Roasted branzino w/caper butter
Stuffed shells w/roasted butternut squash & italian cheese blend (vegetarian)
Tiramisu
Limoncello tart
Crema catalana
Roasted bananas
Shrimp cigars// crispy shrimp wrapped in wonton served with sweet thai chili sauce
Thai lollipops// chicken or shrimp fritters with sweet hot chili sauce
Summer rolls// rice paper wrapped pork/shrimp and vegetables. with peanut sauce
Chicken satai// grilled chicken skewers with spicy and tangy peanut sauce
Por stickers// pork and/or shrimp , green onions and asian spices. served with ponzu dipping sauce
Spring rolls// pork, chicken, or vegetables wrapped and deep fry. sweet and sour sauce
Asian chopped salad// red cabbage, snow peas, bbq pork, edamame (soybeans), ponzu peanut dressing
Thai papaya salad/ thin sliced green papaya, grape tomatoes, thay pepper and crispy noodles
Wonton// shrimp and/or pork dumpling cooked in a chicken broth and shitake mushroom
Tso chicken, deep fry served with hoisin garlic sauce
Orange salmon// with orange ponzu sauce
Stir fry ( choose 3 ingredientes)// shrimp/ beef/ chicken/ tofu/ pork. it comes with vegetables
Chicken breast// roasted and stuffed with bok choy and shiitake mushroom, orange lemongrass sauce
Duck breast, pan roasted and 5 spices demiglace duck sauce
Char siu pork ribs// asian style bbq. sweet, sour, smoky
Asian steak/ grilled sirloin steak with lemongrass/ginger chimichurri
Sides (choose 2) from/ fry rice/ lo main/ soba noodles/ steamed rice/ stir-fry vegetables
Turon// philipino banana lumpia crispy rolls/ banana wrapped and deep fry, served asian spices brown sugar sauce, and coconut icecream
Almomd float// asian style panna-cota with fruits and simple syrup
Thai rice pudding// coconut milk, roasted coconut flakes, fresh mango
Lobster bisque creamy lobster soup with aromatic herbs
Seafood ceviche fresh seafood marinated in citrus juice
Shrimp cocktail. chilled shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce
Tuna tartare. fresh tuna diced and seasoned with citrus and herbs
Crab cakes. pan-seared crab cakes served with lemon aioli
Grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce
Seared scallops with cauliflower purée
Seafood pasta
Garlic butter shrimp with rissoto
Vegetable risotto (vegetarian option)
Key lime pie
Chocolate mousse
Créme brulee
Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil
Fried calamari with lemon aioli
Antipasto platter
Tomato basil soup with parmesan croutons
Classic lasagna bolognese traditional italian lasagna with meat sauce and béchamel
Vegetable lasagna (vegetarian option)
Agnello a scottadito (grilled lamb ribs ) accompanied by asparagus wrapped in cheese and serrano ham or caprese salad
Any flavor of italian style pizza
Chicken parmesan breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
Fresh pasta carbonara or alfredo
Tiramisu
Mousse de maracuya
Flan de caramelo
Asparagi in sfoglia /prosciutto-wrapped asparagus puffs with four italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes
Focaccia// italian flat bread, topped with sundrie tomato pesto, prosciutto, goat cheese, black olives/ caramelized onions, olive oil
Arancini//sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese/ prosciutto, and spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
Chicken or eggplant parmesan fritters // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella
Shrimp scampi// sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread
Antipasti // cold meats, regional italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers
Caesar salad// petite romaine lettuce, prosciutto, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing
Stracciatella// italian chicken- egg drop soup. shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated parmigiano-reggiano and eggs
Salata// greens, tomato cherry, red onions, cucumber, vinaigrette
Minestrone// italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth
Country salata// arugula, grilled and asparagus, ricotta cheese, almonds, zucchini, radishes, lemon dijon mustard vinaigrette
Caprese salad/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
Pesce del giorno (catch of the day)// pan seared fish wrapped with prosciutto, topped with pizzaiola sauce
Frutti di mare// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil
Pesce del giorno// catch of the day) with salsa verde,fresh herbs, capers, and grilled fennel butter and white wine sauce
Filetto alla chianti and balsamic demiglaze
Filetto al gorgonzola// beef tenderloin, topped with a melted gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions
Fileto alla pizzaiola// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce
Ossobuco, 5 hours low and slow cooked beef or pork shank in chianti red wine, stock, vegetables, and aromatics
Mediterranean stuffed chicken// spinach, artichokes, ricotta, fontina, parmesan cheeses. with creamy lemon/caper sauce
Sides (choose 2)// garlic mashed potato/ grilled or soft polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ asparagus, / green beans
Panna-cota with wild berries compote
Tiramisu// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur
Amaretto ricotta cheesecake
Lemoncello cream pie/ crispy phyllo butter crust base, lemon zest
Cachapas// sweet yellow corn mini pancakes with hand cheese (venezuelan spin of mozzarela cheese)/ fresh cream/ chives. (venezuela/colombia)
Empanadas// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese- spinach, chicken, or shrimp) served with chive jalapeno aioli (latin)
Chorizo en gabardina// latin sausage wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious, served with garlic-jalapeno sauce
Picanha sliders/ fired grilled picanha, thinly sliced, served in a bun with saute onions and peppers, greens
Camarones al ajillo// garlic shrimp, spicy paprika oil, fresh herbs, bread
Ceviche// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains
Beets and potato salad// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (venezuela)
Watercress ceasar salad/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light caesar dressing
Pizca andina/traditional soup from los andes, venezuela. chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables
Street corn salad/ spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing
Latin caprese salad/ grape tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, queso fresco, mint, basil
Asado negro/ slow roasted beef with dark, rich raw brown sugar and molasses sauce. (venezuelan)
Chiles rellenos // stuffed charred poblano peppers with oaxaca cheese, sirloin steak, topped with tomatillo-cilantro salsa and sour cream
Picahna// fire roasted brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (brasil) best steak ever!!
Chaufa, peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables
Chicken breast, pan roasted with spanish sofrito sauce. bold flavors
Sides (choose 2)// rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ beans/ zucchini/ asparagus/ broccoli/ baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)
Bienmesabe (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (venezuela)
Churros// dip fried yucca and potato dough, served with mexican chocolate sauce or melao (raw brown sugar sauce)
Bread pudding// dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (latin)
Flan// classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (latin)
Gyozas dumplings stuffed with meat
Sushi in all its variety maki. uramaki. ... temaki. ... nigiri
Japanese rice with vegetables, meat or chicken
Stir-fried noodles with beef, chicken or shrimp
Udon pasta with sweet and sour pork
Tonkatsu breaded pork fillet
Honey toast
Créme brulee
Pana cotta with red fruit sauce
Wings w/chef signature jayce sauce
Chopped salad w/apples & brie cheese (vegetarian)
Peachy bruschetta (vegetarian)
Crab cake caprese salad
Tortilla soup
Fire cracker lobster tail w/krispy udon noodles
Eggplant parm (vegetarian)
Garlic roasted shrimp salad/berry vine
Steak & potatoes
Surf & turf (steak & salmon), garlic herbed rice, sautéed spinach
Black garlic chicken and shrimp w/sticky rice
Mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables (vegetarian)
Cookie dough creme brulee
Doughnut breadpudding w/butter pecan sauce
Mango pudding
Tiramisu
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 Merritt Island.
What does a private chef service include in Merritt Island?
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 Merritt Island?
The price of renting a chef in Merritt Island 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 110 USD to 159 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 110 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 131 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 159 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 Merritt Island?
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 115 chefs available in Merritt Island. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island?
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 Merritt Island each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island.
Cost of a private chef in Merritt Island
The cost of hiring a private chef in Merritt Island 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 110 USD to 159 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 110 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 131 USD
For 2 people: 159 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 Merritt Island!
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 Merritt Island?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Merritt Island: 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 Merritt Island!






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









