Private Chef in Newburyport
Rent one of our 130 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Newburyport
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Newburyport in November 2017, more than 130 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Newburyport and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Massachusetts.
Starting in 2017, 41,195 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Newburyport. To book your chef in Newburyport, 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 11,462 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 22,419 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 41,195 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Newburyport usually book menus around 176 USD per person, including 4.42 courses, sharing an average of 4.59 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 Newburyport.












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.
130 Private Chefs in Newburyport
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More than 41,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in Newburyport have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Newburyport received an average score of 4.75.
4.66 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.66 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Newburyport has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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11,462 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Newburyport
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese
Salmon crudo with sesame ginger miso and kaffir lime
Ahi tuna tartare with sweet chili, citrus ponzu, avocado
Bruschetta alla pomodoro with basil chiffonade
Red wine braised beef ragu bolognese over rigatoni
Caprese limone pasta with fresh linguini in a lemon pesto with grana padano
Porcini and romano risotto with butternut squash
Gnocchi in brown butter with sage and miso
Baked whole miso butter lobster stuffed with lemongrass sweet shrimp
Chicken marsala in a creamy cremini mushroom sauce with a side of bacon mashed potatos
Red curry and red wine braised beef short ribs with heirloom carrots
Seabass meunière in a lemon caper butter sauce with a side of french green beans
Seared ribeye steak with marsala and peppercorn sauce with a side of garlic and olive spinach
Key lime parfait with biscoff crunch
Banana foster butter cake with graham cracker streusel and ice cream of choice
Chocolate and pretzel bread pudding with ice cream of choice
Sea salt caramel cheesecake with dulce de leche ice cream
Classic homemade apple tarte from normandy
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese
Salmon crudo with sesame ginger miso and kaffir lime
Bruschetta alla pomodoro with basil chiffonade
Four cheese arancini
Sesame crusted ahi tuna tuna steak with sweet soy ginger marinade
Red wine braised beef ragu bolognese over rigatoni
Gnocchi in brown butter with sage and miso
Burrata and heirloom tomato salad with baby basil and peach balsamic
Fiochetti al limone (fresh tortellini pasta filled with cheese in a lemon pesto from capri)
Miso butter lobster stuffed with lemongrass sweet shrimp
Chicken marsala in a creamy cremini mushroom sauce with a side of bacon mashed potatos
Bresoala au barolo: pietmontese beef stew with red wine, carrots and baby red potatoes
Mediterranean branzino in a red pepper emulsion with snap pea crunch and bell pepper
Five spiced lamb chops with a side of herbed spinach and miso butter asparagus
Key lime pie with whipped cream
Sea salt caramel cheesecake with dulce de leche ice cream
Classic homemade apple tarte from normandy
Chocolate lava cake with ice cream
Brioche bread pudding (specialty ⭐️) with ice cream
Local cheese and charcuterie selection - seasonal accompaniments
Vichyssoise - yukon gold potatoes, fried leeks, micro chives (seasonal)
Yellow tomato gazpacho - served cold, bell peppers, red onion, micro cilantro (seasonal)
Roasted corn chowder - meyer lemon creme fraiche, clabrian chili oil, marinated blue crab salad (seasonal)
Butternut squash soup - cardamom creme fraiche, pistachio oil, toasted pine nuts (seasonal)
Lobster bisque - fresh lobster and fennel salad, fennel fronds
French onion soup - gruyere, brioche, parmesan, chives (seasonal)
Brussels sprout and kale salad - gala apple, parmesan, pumpernickel croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Arugula salad – shaved fennel, parmesan, preserved lemon, evoo, cracked black pepper
Romaine salad – shaved radish, red onion, green goddess dressing
Bitter green salad - frisee, orange supremes, pistachio, pickled red onions, lardons
Roasted delicata squash - pomegranate seed, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas (seasonal)
Preserved beet salad - roquefort cheese, pistachio gremolata, frisee, raspberry vinaigrette (seasonal)
Burrata and heirloom tomatoes - fresh herbs, gray sea salt, cold pressed olive oil (seasonal)
Maitake mushroom ragu - 60 minute egg, soft polenta, sherry vinaigrette
Roasted heirloom carrots - za’atar spice, garlic hummus, crisp chickpeas, baby kale
Charred broccolini - herbed labneh, sumac, toasted sesame, calabrian chili oil
Roasted brussels sprouts - sesame soy caramel, pickled apple, scallion, shaved red chili
Pork rillette – shaved radish, fresh herbs, amaretto peach jam
Bison filet tartare - shallot, whole grain mustard, caper aioli, fresh herbs
Duck liver mousse – preserved raspberry, whole grain mustard, fresh herbs
Bluefin tuna tartare - sesame soy caramel, avocado mousse, togarashi wontons
Salmon crudo - beet cured with fresh dill, fennel, and creme fraiche
Ricotta gnocchi – shaved truffle, parmesan crème
Bluepoint mussels - local pear cider, fennel, saffron, creme fraiche
Maryland style crab cake - pickled asparagus salad, remoulade
Grilled cauliflower steak - vaduvan spiced, herbed labneh, toasted cashews, pomegranate seed
Braised beet risotto - crumbled goat cheese, crispy onion, malt vinegar
Fettuccine funghi e timo - roasted local mushrooms, thyme, cream, grana padano
Ricotta gnocchi - spring peas, crispy prosciutto maitake mushrooms, parmesan brodo
Linguini bolognese - ground beef, pork, and veal; braised with fresh herbs and san marzano tomatoes
Pan seared salmon - roasted corn salad, farro, arugula, pancetta, beet vinaigrette
Roasted cod loin - panko crusted, potato puree, chanterelle mushrooms, bull's blood, cabernet butter
Statler chicken breast - truffle potato puree, haricot vert, rosemary pan jus
Roulade of chicken - mushroom duxelle, broccoli rabe, cauliflower puree
Confit leg of duck - warm fingerling potato salad, sautéed spinach, torched orange vinaigrette
24-hour braised short rib - yukon potato purée, haricot vert, port demi glace
Filet of beef – cabernet butter, creamed spinach, fondant potatoes
Roasted sea bass – lemon dill caper butter, crushed new potatoes, asparagus (seasonal)
All dark chocolate mousse cake - chocolate highlights
Creme brulée - seasonally inspired
Parisian style cheesecake - seasonal fruit gelee
Cappuccino mousse cake - espresso mousse, white chocolate mousse, mocha chiffon, espresso caramel
Flourless chocolate tart - seasonal fruit
Seasonally inspired fruit dessert - chef’s whim
0. brazilian fruit board - an elegant arrangement of seasonal tropical fruits, showcasing the freshness and diversity of brazilian flavors
0. mini cheese bread - mini brazilian cheese breads served with confit tomatoes, fresh basil, and herb-infused olive oil
0. coconut-canape shrimp - crispy shrimp coated with coconut, served with a sweet and tangy mango aioli
1. farmhouse salad - fresh mixed greens with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and a bright lime vinaigrette
1. heart of palm salad - fresh mixed greens with hearts of palm, roasted cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and a fresh herb lime vinaigrette
1. mango & brazil nut salad - fresh arugula with mango, avocado, toasted brazil nuts, and a passion fruit vinaigrette
1. rio market salad with beetroot and goat cheese - fresh mixed greens with roasted beets, orange segments, goat cheese, candied cashews, and a light citrus vinaigrette
2s. bahian-style fish moqueca white fish simmered in a traditional bahian coconut stew with coconut milk, palm oil, cilantro, and colorful peppers
2s. brazil nut-crusted white fish - white fish with a toasted brazil nut crust, served with a traditional fish broth pirão
2s. shrimp in mini pumpkin - tender shrimp served in a mini pumpkin with a creamy sauce and crispy brazilian farofa
2s. tiger shrimp with panko farofa - tiger shrimp sautéed with olive oil, leeks, and sicilian lemon, served with crispy panko farofa
2s. tropical roasted salmon - roasted salmon with passion fruit sauce, fresh tomatoes, and a basil balsamic reduction
2s. white fish with brazilian pirão - fresh white fish served with a traditional brazilian pirão, a savory cassava-based sauce made with fish broth
4. artisanal brazilian chocolate fudge a handcrafted brazilian treat made with rich chocolate and crushed biscuits, inspired by the classic palha italiana
4. brazilian lime mousse - a light and creamy lime mousse with a refreshing citrus finish
4. brazilian vanilla bean flan - a classic brazilian condensed milk flan infused with vanilla bean, featuring a smooth and silky texture with a rich caramel finish
4. passion fruit mousse - a light and airy passion fruit mousse with a refreshing tropical flavor
Thai chicken salad with pinneaple salsa
Thai vegetable potstickers with sweet chili ginger sauce
Chicken potstickers with sweet soy sauce
Pad thai with chicken
Thai chicken satay with homemade peanut sauce
Seafood tom yum soup with shrimp, wontons and fresh vegetables
Chicken lettuce cups in a lime garlic dressing
Pinneaple fried rice
Umami shashuka with beef, chicken or vegetarian style
Organic vegetables in coconut green curry (gf)
Red curry chicken with coconut sticky rice
Stir fried beef with holy basil over jasmine rice
Whole fillet of miso butter salmon (nobu style)
Mango coconut sticky rice (gluten and dairy free)
Pandan bread pudding with coconut ice cream
Classic key lime pie with whipped cream
Chocolate fondant cake (chocolate lava cake) with vanilla ice cream
Assorted mochi ice cream
0. coconut-canape shrimp - crispy shrimp coated with coconut, served with a sweet and tangy mango aioli
0. brazilian fruit board - an elegant arrangement of seasonal tropical fruits, showcasing the freshness and diversity of brazilian flavors
0. stuffed mushrooms - fresh mushroom caps filled with a savory blend of herbs, garlic, breadcrumbs, and cheese, then baked until golden and perfectly tender
1. farmhouse salad - fresh mixed greens with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and a bright lime vinaigrette
1. heart of palm salad - fresh mixed greens with hearts of palm, roasted cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and a fresh herb lime vinaigrette
1. rio market salad with beetroot and goat cheese - fresh mixed greens with roasted beets, orange segments, goat cheese, candied cashews, and a light citrus vinaigrette
2c. confit chicken thigh - slow-cooked chicken thigh served with a creamy sweet corn purée
2c. minas cheese & bacon stuffed chicken - chicken breast stuffed with minas cheese and bacon, served with creamy cassava purée and a brown sugar mustard sauce
2m. braised beef short ribs - slow-braised beef ribs served with sweet potato purée and a roasted red pepper chimichurri
2m. perfectly grilled picanha - brazilian-style picanha cooked to perfection, served with creamy piemontese rice and crispy farofa
4. passion fruit mousse - a light and airy passion fruit mousse with a refreshing tropical flavor
4. brazilian vanilla bean flan - a classic brazilian condensed milk flan infused with vanilla bean, featuring a smooth and silky texture with a rich caramel finish
4. artisanal brazilian chocolate fudge a handcrafted brazilian treat made with rich chocolate and crushed biscuits, inspired by the classic palha italiana
1.raw oysters - fresh oysters on the half shell served with lemon, mignonette sauce, and fresh herbs
1.shrimp cocktail - chilled jumbo shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce and fresh lemon
1.new england lobster roll fresh maine lobster tossed with a light dressing, served on a toasted brioche roll
1. seasonal salad - chef’s choice of a seasonal salad featuring fresh, locally inspired ingredients and a house-made vinaigrette
2. cape cod striped bass - pan-seared striped bass served with seasonal vegetables, corn purée, and a lemon herb sauce
2. maine lobster mac & cheese - creamy lobster mac and cheese made with maine lobster, artisan cheeses, and a crispy breadcrumb topping
4. chocolate cake - a rich and decadent chocolate cake with a smooth chocolate finish
4. panna cotta with red berry compote - silky italian cream dessert served with a house-made red berry compote
Butternut squash soup with a hint of foie gras
Lobster bisque
French onion soup with bone marrow
Creamy french style beef bolognese pasta
Candied beets in balsamic glaze
Balsamic maple glazed carrots with pistachio crunch
Chicken wellington stuffed with mushrooms in a foie gras sauce
Brown butter scallops with crispy bacon over mushroom risotto
Short rib wellington in a red wine reduction sauce
Banana foster crepes with caramel ice cream
Basque cheesecake with strawberry coulis
Chocolate fondant (molten chocolate cake) with ice cream
Pecan pretzel bread pudding with caramel
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 Newburyport.
What does a private chef service include in Newburyport?
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 Newburyport?
The price of renting a chef in Newburyport 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 106 USD to 151 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 106 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 101 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 118 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 151 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 Newburyport?
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 130 chefs available in Newburyport. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Newburyport 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 Newburyport?
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 Newburyport each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Newburyport, 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 Newburyport.
Cost of a private chef in Newburyport
The cost of hiring a private chef in Newburyport 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 106 USD to 151 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 106 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 101 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 118 USD
For 2 people: 151 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 Newburyport!
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 Newburyport?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Newburyport: 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 Newburyport!






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









