Private Chef in Wilkes-Barre
Rent one of our 26 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Wilkes-Barre
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Wilkes-Barre in March 2017, more than 26 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Wilkes-Barre and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Luzerne County.
Starting in 2017, 29,149 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Wilkes-Barre. To book your chef in Wilkes-Barre, 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 4,462 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 9,722 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 29,149 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Wilkes-Barre usually book menus around 175 USD per person, including 3.7 courses, sharing an average of 5.21 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 Wilkes-Barre.












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.
26 Private Chefs in Wilkes-Barre
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More than 29,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.56 Chef
The guests in Wilkes-Barre have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.56.
4.88 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Wilkes-Barre received an average score of 4.88.
4.79 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.79 average score.
4.87 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Wilkes-Barre has been scored with a 4.87 on average.
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4,462 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Wilkes-Barre
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Italian nosh board-assorted meat, cheese, spread & accoutrements
Beef meatballs, arrabiata
Crispy polenta cakes, wild mushrooms, truffle butter, parmesan
Mixed greens salad, fresh mozzarella, basil, caramelized fennel, tomato vinaigrette, crispy prosciutto
Burrata, nuda butter, radish & arugula, sourdough
Crispy chicken skewers, eggplant, chili
Beef carpaccio, baby arugula, pecorino, caper
Vodka pasta, fresh mozzarella, basil oil
Seared ribeye steak, fregola sarda, rapini, mushroom cream sauce
Beef filet, sweet corn risotto, asparagus
Beef osso buco, white bean ragu, broccolini
Cacio e pepe gnocchi, crispy pork belly, asparagus
Sea bass, red pepper ragout, creamy polenta
Seared scallops, seasonal risotto
Chocolate cake, espresso chocolate ganache, candied orange
Lavender panna cotta, macerated black plums, white chocolate
Lemon curd tiramisu
Lemon olive oil cake, blueberry mascarpone
Yogurt panna cotta, seasonal fruit, lady finger streusel
Aged balsamic bruschetta - heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, basil, feta cheese
Strawberry salad - greens, parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Goat cheese crostini - pear, roasted almonds, balsamic glazed
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Fritto misto -crispy vegetables & garlic aioli
Heirloom tomato and pomegranate salad
Bolognese - fettuccine, beef & pork ragu, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Risotto - guanciale, sundried tomato risotto, aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi - truffel cream, crispy sage & aged pecorino
Linguine - steamed mussels, chili oil, garlic, leeks, blistered tomatoes & white wine
Apple pie
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Classic cheesecake
Strawberry salad - greens, avocado, cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Gem lettuce pear, pomegranate, candied pecans
Crispy fried falafel - parsley & cilantro, tahini
Burrata - heirloom tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Alla norma pasta- rigatoni, eggplant, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Baked frittata with cheese, french crispy fries, grated zucchini and herbs oil
Geneoise cake, fruit coulis
Fruit plate
Coconut passion fruit cake moist coconut cake, passion fruit curd, toasted coconut, and tropical fruit accents
Classic tiramisu espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa
Seasonal caesar salad, italian loaf crouton, house caesar dressing, parmesan- seasonal vegetable and green
Panzanella salad with heirloom tomatoes, balsamic black garlic vinaigrette, basil, torn crouton- peach or corn depending on month/availability
Summer orzo salad with tomato, cucumber, red onion, mint & dill red wine vinaigrette
Handmade ricotta gnocchi with cream sherry tomato sauce, pecorino
Handmade cannelloni with locally made cheese & corn puree, sauteed corn, chive oil (vegetarian)
Fettuccine verde with herb medley, local green beans, local baby greens, garlic olive oil (vegan)
Spaghetti alla vongole - locally extruded spaghetti, atlantic little neck clams, white wine, lemon, garlic (+$5 per guest)
Seafood or other protein/ingredient add-ons available for any pasta dish
Pan-seared local sea bass with local asparagus (or other based on availability) and pickled scallion guanciale vinaigrette
Ny strip steak with charred lettuces & broccolini, roasted baby potatoes
Fish of choice with blistered tomato & caper cream sauce, sauteed haricot vert or other local green
Cream brûlée with strawberry reduction (gf)
Ricotta & perrystead schmear cheesecake with fresh peach or plum (gf)
Tiramisu
French vanilla layer cake, whipped chantilly icing, fresh & preserved berries, lemon curd
Dark chocolate pot de crème with fresh strawberries & reduction
Arugula, tomato, fig, and fresh mozzarella salad with creamy aged balsamic vinaigrette
Seasonal caesar with baby romaine, roasted broccoli, and roasted brussels sprouts, shaved parmesan, italian loaf crouton, house caesar (*caesar is made vegetarian.)
Ricotta and ‘perrystead schmear’ (locally made cheese) gnocchi with roasted butternut squash, rosemary, and warming spices
Handmade cannelloni with cacio di bosco al tartufo (italian truffle cheese), truffle cream sauce, pecorino
Creamy tuscan (alaskan) salmon with sundried tomato cream sherry sauce, rosemary, and roasted baby potatoes, sauteed baby greens
Pan-seared sea bass with eggplant caponata, golden raisin sauce over orzo
Cabbage cutlet, with the same sun dried tomato sauce, and roasted baby potatoes, sauteed baby greens
Second vegetarian option- eggplant, with the same caponata, golden raisin sauce, and orzo- but with the eggplant cured and roasted to be highlighted in place of the fish
Tiramisu
Gelato affogato with big chocolate chip cookie
Ricotta & mascarpone cheesecake with fresh berries
Burrata with grilled seasonal fruit: creamy burrata served with pistachio, local honey, pickled cherries, and fresh mint
Arugula & fennel salad: shaved fennel and baby arugula tossed with goat cheese, pistachio, mint, and honey lemon vinaigrette
Short rib agnolotti: handmade agnolotti filled with braised short rib, served with forest mushrooms, madeira reduction, and rich beef jus
Polipo alla griglia: tender grilled octopus with fingerling potatoes, piquillo pepper relish, bright salsa verde, and lemon zest
Pappardelle: oxtail , madeira, beef jus, forest mushrooms
Venetian prawns & creamy polenta: saffron-poached prawns over slow-cooked polenta, finished with aromatic herb oil
Roasted branzino crispy-skinned branzino with puttanesca-style tomatoes, basil, and toasted pane
Filet mignon: center-cut filet mignon with madeira-glazed mushrooms, celery root purée, and rich beef jus
Classic tiramisu layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream
Panna cotta silky vanilla panna cotta with roasted nectarine and honey
Chocolate lava cake warm molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream
New york style cheese cake with caramelized apples
Crème brûlée:traditional vanilla custard with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust
Grape tomato & basil – diced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil
Prosciutto & fig – thin slices of prosciutto with fig jam
Anchovy & butter – anchovy fillets with cultured butter and parsley
Fennel & orange salad
Burrata - baked ciabatta, grape tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Steamed mussels with white wine & garlic
Arancini - arborio croquettes, marinara & herb oil
Crispy calamari & garlic-chili oil – lightly fried calamari rings drizzled with garlic chili oil and lemon zest
Pollo al limone – crispy chicken, white wine wine, garlic fingerling puree
Tagliatelle al ragù – rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with fresh egg pasta
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci – classic ravioli filled with creamy ricotta cheese and spinach, served in a simple, creamy butter sauce with crispy sage
Prawns risotto - arborio, sundried tomato , aged parmesan & basil oil
Gnocchi al limone – potato gnocchi tossed in a creamy lemon sauce with a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs
Brioche almond bread pudding
Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Miso soup shots mini servings of classic miso soup with tofu, wakame, and scallion. warm and comforting, a nice contrast to the cold sushi rolls
Edamame with sea salt & lemon zest lightly steamed young soybeans, sprinkled with sea salt and a hint of lemon
Mini shrimp ceviche shots cooked shrimp marinated in lime, cilantro, and a touch of chili, served in small shot glasses. light, vibrant, and visually appealing
Cucumber & avocado sunomono thinly sliced cucumber and avocado in a sweet rice vinegar dressing, garnished with sesame seeds. refreshing, crisp, and palate-cleansing
Spicy tuna tartar on crispy wontons minced tuna mixed with a mild spicy mayo, served on bite-sized crispy wonton chips
Nori-wrapped cream cheese & smoked salmon bites small nori rolls with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber
Boricua roll-a bold puerto rican-inspired sushi roll featuring skirt steak, sweet plantains, creamy avocado, and cream cheese, wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors with a local twist
Classic california roll – imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, seasoned rice, nori
Spicy tuna roll (beginner-friendly) – canned or pouch tuna mixed with sriracha mayo, cucumber
Veggie delight roll – avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish
Matcha tiramisu cups a playful twist on classic tiramisu using matcha instead of coffee, layered with mascarpone and light sponge cake
Yuzu panna cotta creamy, delicate panna cotta flavored with bright, citrusy yuzu. served in small glasses and garnished with a candied citrus peel
Fried ice cream with sesame crunch a scoop of ice cream (vanilla, matcha, or coconut) coated in a crispy sesame crust, lightly fried, and drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce. garnished with fresh berries or microgreens for color
Mango sticky rice bites mini portions of sweet coconut sticky rice served with fresh mango slices and a drizzle of coconut cream. a classic tropical dessert, bite-sized and elegant
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 Wilkes-Barre.
What does a private chef service include in Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre?
The price of renting a chef in Wilkes-Barre 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 113 USD to 137 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 113 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 106 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 133 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 137 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 Wilkes-Barre?
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 26 chefs available in Wilkes-Barre. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre.
Cost of a private chef in Wilkes-Barre
The cost of hiring a private chef in Wilkes-Barre 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 113 USD to 137 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 113 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 106 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 133 USD
For 2 people: 137 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Wilkes-Barre?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Wilkes-Barre: 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 Wilkes-Barre!

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









