Private Chef in Cardiff
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Private Chef in Cardiff
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Cardiff in February, 2017, more than 70 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cardiff and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Cardiff.
Starting from 2017, 26083 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Cardiff through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 5792 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 65300 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Our guests in Cardiff usually book menus around 89 GBP per person, including 4.77 courses, sharing an average of 4.93 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Cardiff!












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
70 Private Chefs in Cardiff
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More than 26000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Cardiff have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cardiff received an average score of 4.73.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.85 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Cardiff has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
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5792 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cardiff
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Arepas
Creole fish (pisca hasa crioyo) with caribbean sauce
Chifle - fried banana chips
Keri-keri - fish fillets fried in butter with gelgines and herb sauce
Keshi yena- cheese balls
Caribbean ceviche
Smoking shrimp skewer
Seared skirt steak with black beans and mango salsa
Kale and bacon salad
Mangu (dominican banana puree) banana puree with eggs, bacon and salami
Special sweet and sour caribbean salad
Caribbean chicken
Chicken salad with orange and honey dressing
Sweet and spicy ribs
Fish and vegetable packs
Roasted chicken thighs with mango
Braided pork loin
Grilled chicken wings
Jamaican jeep chicken
Brown stew chicken caribbean stewed chicken that is spicy and marinated with vegetables
Puffed butts slow-roasted oxtail with a blend of herbs, vegetables and flavorful butter beans
French toast fried wheat bread sweet with milk and honey syrup
Paiseicu and tentalaria sweets made with walnuts and chestnuts
Quesillo condensed milk pudding
Jamaican black cake - fruit cake
Churros with dulce de leche
Patatas bravas bravas typical spanish starter made with boiled and fried potatoes in olive oil bathed in a spicy herb sauce
Gazpacho typical spanish drink made with tomatoes and italian bread, served chilled
Breaded squid typical mediterranean tapa, with herb mayonnaise and rustic mediterranean potatoes
Tortillas de patatas typical spanish tapa made of potatoes and eggs
Jamon crockets typical spanish tapa made with ham in the form of croquettes. comes with spicy mayonnaise
Cod cod cake, porto style croquette made with potato, shredded cod seasoned in port wine and herbs. with herb mayonnaise
Soúpa avgolemono typical greek soup made from vegetables, eggs, lemon and yogurt background
Peynirli borek typical entry from turkey and greece, made with filo pastry, stuffed with feta cheese and nutmeg
Sfiha middle eastern starter made with dough, stuffed with minced meat, with sicilian lemon seasoning and spices
Pita with hummus starter of bread typical of greece and turkey (pita/pide), stuffed with houmus bi tahini, a typical recipe from the middle east made with chickpeas and tahini (sesame paste) seasoned with sicilian lemon
Fried meat balls typical middle eastern starter made with roasted minced meat, seasoned with cinnamon, pepper, curd, tahini and onion
Cigar typical middle eastern starter, made with grape or cabbage leaves, stuffed with minced meat and rice
Sheep kafta skewer typical recipe from saudi arabia, made with grilled mutton seasoned with tandoori massala
Chickpea falafel typical middle eastern starter and much appreciated by vegetarians and vegans, seasoned chickpea croquette recipe
Steamed carrot salad typical moroccan salad, made with steamed carrots, seasoned in red wine, harissa and cumin
Tuna tartar with mediterranean avocado delicious tuna tartar with avocado
Tzatziki typical greek salad made with cucumber, yogurt and tie-type paste, seasoned with garlic, pepper and parsley or mint
Patlican typical salad from turkey and greece, made with aubergine cream, sicilian lemon, cumin and yogurt
Couliflower salad typical middle eastern salad, made with cauliflower lightly fried in olive oil, with chickpeas, tomatoes, tahini and pine nuts
Tabbouleh of quinoa typical dish in syria, recipe based on quinoa with cucumber, tomato and onion seasoned with lemon
Fish paella typical spanish dish made with rice, fish and seafood
Paella valenciana typical spanish dish made with rice, meat, chicken and sautéed vegetables
Cod with gomes de sá typical portuguese dish made with cod drizzled in olive oil with herbs
Cod with bread typical portuguese dish, recipe from viseu, baked codfish with a layer of toasted bread on top, served with spinach or vegetables
Tuna steaks typical portuguese dish, made with tuna steaks seasoned in herbs and mustard, marinated in white and red wine, fried in olive oil
Hiriro me aníthos typically greek dish, made with pork chops, seasoned with sicilian lemon, garlic, fennel seed, fried in olive oil, sautéed with fennel and white wine
Chicken naomi mediterranean recipe for chicken drumsticks with ginger, honey, sicilian lemon, dipped in soy sauce and olive oil
Mediterranean octopus mediterranean octopus recipe with a clash of flavors made with celery, leek and rosemary, dip with orange, finished with herbs and olive oil
Mediterranean penne mediterranean recipe with eggplant and carrot, sautéed with tomato, olive, buffalo mozzarella, garlic and basil
Mediterranean boiler mediterranean recipe with fish and seafood in a large broth with mediterranean ingredients
Baklava typical turkish dessert, made with phyllo dough, stuffed with almonds, walnuts, pistachios in butter, seasoned with brown sugar and cinnamon with orange blossom and lemon honey
Stuffed dates mediterranean recipe stuffed with goat cheese
Mediterranean leaflets mediterranean recipe for puff pastry with goat cheese and honey topped with walnuts
Pudding mediterranean dessert made with cottage cheese and pumpkin and orange jam
Panna cotta mediterranean dessert made with coconut milk and mango
Semi- cold mediterranean dessert made with red fruits and strawberry coulis
Pudding mediterranean yogurt dessert with pineapple
Panna cotta plums and plum sauce
Strudel mediterranean dessert stuffed with banana and chocolate
Beetroot, goats curd & sherry caramel
Brisket wellington
Brie, fig, sherry & crumpet bread
Chicken & chestnut terrine, pickled mushroom & sage
Pumpkin panna cotta, crab & caviar
Glazed beef short rib or turkey & sausagemeat stuffing ballotine or sunblush tomato, wild mushroom & walnut
Served family style with
Roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, charred cabbage & roasted roots
Cranberry frangipane, glazed cranberries & brandy crème anglaise
Sticky date & apple pudding, miso caramel & clotted cream
White chocolate & gingerbread chessecake
Bruschetta
Crepe primavera sortido (assorted spring crepe
Folhado de queijo cabra com mel (goat cheese puff with honey)
Camarões a lá guilho (gambas al ajillo (fried prawns in olive oil with garlic)
Canapés
Linguiça acebolada (onion sausage)
Iscas de peixe (fish bait)
Anéis de cebola (onion rings)
Folhado de cogumelos (mushroom puff)
Canoa recheada (canoe stuffed with mushrooms)
Salada caprese (caprese salad)
Salada colorida (colorful salad)
Salada de polvo (octopus salad)
Mini pizza - sabor a escolha (small pizza)
Quiche
Salada cesar (salad cesar)
Arroz de legumes (arroz vegetal)
Tortilha (tortilla)
Legumes salteados (legumes salteados)
Arroz de polvo (octopus rice)
Steak (with egg on top)
Peixe em papelote (fish in papelote)
Arroz de pato (duck rice)
Vegetable or chicken yakisoba or vegetables (you can have all three options)
Tornedó (beef sirloin) ao molho beurry rouge com batata laminadas rústica sirloin of beef in neutral rouge sauce with rustic laminated potatoes
Risotto de filé mignon com gorgonzola e pera, coberto com amêndoas (filet mignon risotto with gorgonzola and pear, topped with almonds)
Espaguete à bolonhesa com almôndegas ( spaghetti bolognese with meatballs)
Escondidinho de cogumelos ((mushroom hide)
Espaguete ao molho vermelho com frango empanado spaghetti in red sauce with breaded chicken) - breaded meat option
Chicken lasagna
Peito de frango ao molho beurre blanc (sautéed vegetables)
Robalo ou dourada ao sal com legumes salteados (salted sea. bass or golden fiish with sautéed vegetables)
Bacalhau com natas (cod com creme)
Beef wellington
Salmao ao gergelim com purê de batata e legumes salteados
Spaghetti carbonara
Creme brulle de doce de leite (dulce de leche creme brulle)
Cake de nozes com doce de leite (nut cake with dulce de leche)
Cheesecake morango (strawberry cheesecake)
Mousse de chocolate (chocolate mousse)
Pastel de natas (custard tart)
Condensed milk pudding
Torta de limão (lemon pie)
Seasonal fruits
Torta morango (strawberry pie)
Kindin- egg candy with coconut
Fruit cake
A selection of canapes
Thai red crispy king prawns, asian noodle salad & coconut
Beef tataki, pickled shitake & grilled lettuce
King oyster mushroom, seaweed & soy (ve)
Korean fried caulifower, pickles, gochujang & sesame glaze (ve)
Ginger & sesame glazed salmon, sushi rice fritter & pak choi
Char sui pork belly, shitake xo sauce, asian salad
Thai green sea bass, baby veg & crispy noodles
"chicken tikka" spiced chicken breast, poppadom crumb & corn & courgette pakora
Tandoori carrot, corn & carrot pakora, green chutney & sesame dhukka
Mango cheesecake, coconut & ginger
Matcha panna cotta, sesame, strawberries & lime (ve)
Lemon & yuzu tart, sesame tuille & miso caramel
Coconut creme brulee, miso roast pineapple
Canape - cheddar, parmesan & chive waffle
Canape - crispy paella, saffron aioli
Wild mushroom & confit egg yolk filo tartelette
King oyster mushroom, cauliflower, spring onion & chive
Burrata, figs, aged balsamic & focaccia
Glazed cauliflower steak, roasted baby leeks, smoked celeriac, chimmi churri
Celeriac dauphinoise, apple, chard & shitake
Pea & broad bean risotto cake, watercress velouté & feta
Almond panna cotta, roast nectarines & ginger oat crumble
Pina colada mille fuille
Kiwi lime pie & coconut cream
Canapé - "croque monsieur" smoked ham, gruyere & brioche
Canapé - beef fillet tartar, parmesan crisp & anchovy emulsion
Baked camembert, onion & sourdough crumpet
Chicken liver parfait, fig & sherry
Mussels, ham & garlic cream
Wild mushroom, fondant potato, hollandaise & cavolo nero
"coq au vin" a modern play on a classic
Cod loin, beurre blanc, fennel & caviar
Chocolate & hazelnut paris-brest
Blueberry clafoutis & chantilly cream
Apple tarte tatin, elderflower crème anglaise
Canapé - butternut squash terrine, sunflower seed & truffle
Canapé - chilli butter glazed chicken wing
Goats cheese, confit beetroot & toasted seeds
Torched mackerel, grilled cucumber, creme fraiche & dill
Beef carpaccio, smoked egg yolk, anchovy emulsion & ciabatta croutes
Burrata, aged balsamic, confit tomato & focaccia
Bbq hispi cabbage, seaweed butter & hazelnuts
Chicken ballotine, crispy gnocchi, broccoli, spinach & thyme cream
Salmon, mussels, saffron fondant & caviar
Roast chicken, garlic & ham cream sauce, baby gem, artichoke & chilli ragu
"cream tea" tea parfait, glazed scone & strawberries
White chocolate & lemon blondie, pistachio & oats
Blackberry mousse cake, lemon & coconut
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 Chefs in Cardiff.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Cardiff is 121 GBP per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 92 GBP per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 62 GBP. For 13 or more people the average price is 53 GBP. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Cardiff there are currently 70 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 26083 guests in Cardiff, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Cardiff
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Cardiff and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Cardiff each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Cardiff, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Cardiff, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Cardiff?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Cardiff is 121 GBP per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 92 GBP per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 62 GBP. For 13 or more people the average price is 53 GBP.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Cardiff on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Cardiff?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cardiff: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Cardiff is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Cardiff!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Cardiff?
Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different? Or maybe you want to organise a lovely meal for the whole family to celebrate that special occasion without anyone having to cook? Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town. The only difference is that the entire experience is built around you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!

Experience culinary perfection
All of our chefs have at least ten years’ worth of experience in the industry and have graduated from the best cooking schools. So our goal is to find the perfect chef for you and to make this the best dining experience. With over 40 chefs in Cardiff, we know we can find the right match for you! Once you receive menu proposals, you’ll be able to view the professional profiles of each chef who has contacted you and choose the one that suits you. At this point you’ll also be able to contact them directly through our messaging service to make sure that every detail is to your liking.

Try something different! Try a Private Chef service in Cardiff.
The best and most original experiences are those that surprise you from the very beginning and do not stop until the end. These are the experiences that make the best memories. This is Take a Chef’s philosophy. We offer a completely personalized service, show cooking, gastronomic advice and the chance to understand how the dishes on your menu are made. Any American, Asian or Mediterranean dishes can be showstoppers on your dining table with the expertise of one of our Private Chefs.






Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Cardiff is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Cardiff who will personalize every detail of your experience.










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