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Private Chef in Puerto Rico
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Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Puerto Rico in March, 2017, more than 57 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Puerto Rico and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Jayuya Barrio-Pueblo.
Starting from 2017, 21922 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Puerto Rico through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 5155 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 47894 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Our guests in Puerto Rico usually book menus around 121 USD per person, including 4.41 courses, sharing an average of 4.27 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Puerto Rico!
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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
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57 Private Chefs in Puerto Rico
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Puerto Rico
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Nivia Villanueva San Juan 4.8 • 55 services 
Lenny Judice Punta Cana 5 • 37 services 
Luis Rodriguez Rivera Bayamón New 
Javier Melendez San Juan 5 • 12 services 
Marco Signorini Punta Cana 5 • 8 services 
Ronda Salavert Otal Vega Alta 5 • 50 services 
Marta Pascual Mayagüez 5 • 13 services 
Tomas Rosado San Juan 5 • 6 services 
Alister Mc Master Charlotte Amalie 4.5 • 77 services 
Juan Pena San Juan 4.7 • 31 services 
Edgardo Balbuena Orona Punta Cana 5 • 10 services 
Raul Leon Punta Cana 4.9 • 5 services 
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More than 21900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.73
Average score based on 4152 reviews
4.43 Chef
The guests in Puerto Rico have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.43.
4.84 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Puerto Rico received an average score of 4.84.
4.74 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.74 average score.
4.85 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Puerto Rico has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
5/5
Vanessa Valderrama - May 25 2023
Google led me to this site and I could not be happier to have encountered Chef Nivea. She was excellent in communicating from start to finish and really made our experience wonderful. Nivea was professional, equipped, knowledgeable and engaging. Plus, the food was fresh and flavorful - exactly what we wanted. I mean, what else can you ask for?! Oh, I guess you can really top of your experience with the interactive appetizer, We LOVED having this option and being able to assist the chef with our delicious meal.
5/5
Erin - Apr 14 2021
Chef Lenny is AMAZING!! I organized a dinner for a bachelorette party of 8 and we had various dietary restrictions. Lenny was excellent to help me select a menu that would work for everyone. In particular the tuna tartar and short ribs were huge hits!!! This was our best meal all week. Absolutely incredible!!Lenny also left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived! We were all so impressed with Chef Lenny.
5/5
Edgar Kleydman - Jul 27 2022
Chef Luis is over all an amazing chef. It was my wife’s birthday and I decided to have a chef cook a birthday dinner just for her. His menu was just incredible. For starters he made an amazing potato soup, never had a soup like this before. Followed by mini yuca mofongo with suckling pig, which he made for 6 hours the night before. I can’t fully describe the taste, because it was beyond amazing. Then followed a tropical salad, which I will not describe, because it would take to long. Just trust me is was amazing.Then came the main dish. Mashed malanga, with fillet mignon medallions cooked is sousvides, red wine demiglase tamarind and crispy onions. Need I say anything else. It was so amazing, the meat melted in our mouths, the malanga was incredible.Then he finished off with coconut flan with caramel inside. To die for. The whole experience was worth every penny. Everything from presentation to taste was perfect. To have a chef cook just for you and no one else is amazing enough, but when you get Chef Louis to do it, it tops it all.
5/5
Samantha Vansickle - Nov 12 2023
He made our trip amazing. His dishes were delicious and he was friendly and a joy to have.
5155 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Puerto Rico
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Traditional puertorican See menu
Indulge in paradise See menu
New boricua cuisine See menu
Family style - puerto rican menu See menu
Mediterranean home - buffet style See menu
Finger food - co*cktail party See menu
7 course tasting menu See menu
Pequetarian See menu
Traditional puertorican
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Choose 2 dishes
Alcapurria de carne/ plantain beef fritter
Chicken empanadas/ cilantro aioli
Bolita de queso/gouda bite.spiced guava sauce
Croqueta de longaniza/local sausage.cilantro aioli
Guineitos en escabeche/pickled green bananas
Bacalaito/ cod fritter
FIRST COURSE
All inclusive
Shrimp toston/ toston stuffed with shrimp
Sopa de calabaza /pumpkin cream soup. semillitas.cilantro
Chicharrones de pollo/ cilantro mojo
Ensalada de aguacate/ avocado.pickled tomatoes n onions.farmers cheese.passion fruit vin.crispy garbanzos
MAIN COURSE
All inclusive
Bistec encebollado/pan steak and onion.yellow rice w/beans.sweet plantains
Pastelon de fricasse de pollo / sweet plantain lasagna.bechamel.queso fundido.ensalada
Mofongo de langosta/ lobster in creole sauce
Pernil(roast pork)/ yellow rice with pigeon peas.yuca in mojo
Island mahi/ malanga mash.island mojo.arañitas(crispy plantain).escabeche veg
DESSERT
All inclusive
Ginger pound cake/ tres leches cream
Abuela's tembleque / coconut custard.honey comb crumb.candied ginger
Cheese flan / spiced guava.biscoff crumb sauce
Cheese flan / spiced guava sauce.maria crumble
Passion fruit/ creme brulee.fresh fruit
Indulge in paradise
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All inclusive
Chicharron /crispy pork belly.roasted batata.escabeche.cilantro aioli
Ceviche de pescado/ roasted peppers.pickled veg.avocado.citrus foam
FIRST COURSE
Choose 1 dish
Elote polenta/corn.queso fresco.chile rojo.lime crema.fried egg
Seared scallop in cannellini bean stew.black garlic cream.herb oil
MAIN COURSE
Choose 1 dish
Beef filet / malanga puree.wild mushrooms.beet demi
Roasted pork tenderloin / tacu tacu.pickliz
Coco lobster/coconut curry.mojo root vegetables.bok choy.coco espuma
DESSERT
Choose 1 dish
Cheese flan / spiced guava sauce.maria crumbi
Abuela's tembleque / coconut custard.honey comb crumb.candied ginger
Passion fruit/ creme brulee
Pistachio panna cotta / fresas.bisc
New boricua cuisine
STARTER
Choose 2 dishes
Croquetas de longaniza / local sausage croquette.piquillo aioli
Braised beef empanadas/cheese.cilantro aioli
Lentil and carrot hummus/ root vegetable chips
Avocado toast/salsa matcha.compressed tomatoes.pickled onion.queso fresco.dehydrated garbanzo
FIRST COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Ceviche de camarones / coco arepa.escabeche
Tuna tartare tostada/ yuzu.avocado.cucumber.chili crunch
Elote funche(polenta)/corn.queso fresco.chile rojo.lime crema.fried egg
Chicharron /crispy pork belly.roasted batata.escabeche.cilantro aioli
MAIN COURSE
Choose 1 dish
Costillas de res / braised short rib.root veg mofongo.wine reduction
Beef filet / malanga puree.wild mushrooms.beet demi
Chicken roulade / stuffed w chorizo.maduros.black bean mamposteao rice.piquillo chimi
Seared scallop/ spinach.cannellini bean stew.piquillo chimichurri.pistachio crisp
Coco lobster/coconut curry.malanga.calabaza.bok choy
Roasted pork tenderloin/ calabaza squash.herb sauce.queso fresco.hazelnuts
DESSERT
Choose 1 dish
Ginger pound cake tres leches
Cheese flan / spiced guava sauce.maria crumble
Coconut panacotta/ berries.biscoff
Family style - puerto rican menu
STARTER
Choose 2 dishes
Coconut arepa with chicken and foie gras sauce
Octopus carpaccio with malanga parmentier and smoked paprika
Chicken or shrimp mini mofongo balls with mushroom sauce
Ceviche with catch of the day (like red snapper) with crispy plantain, avocado and mango sauce
FIRST COURSE
Choose 1 dish
Shrimp bao bun with spicy mango mayonnaise and avocado
Mini corned beef alcapurrias with mango mayonnaise
Pernil bao bun with carmelized onion, cilantro and avocado
Blue crab alcapurria with cilantro allioli
MAIN COURSE
Choose 3 dishes
Angus beef rib eye with arroz con gandules. side of chimichurri
Catch of the day (like mahi mahi or bass) with veggies and malanga chips
Black seafood paella with cetí (small local fish), conch, langostins and available fish
Fettuccini with stuffed chicken and mushroom & truffle sauce
DESSERT
Choose 1 dish
Tres leches
Mango cheesecake
Carrot cake
Chocolate cake with local coffee mousse
Mediterranean home - buffet style
STARTER
Choose 1 dish
Beef carpaccio with bread crumbs, demiglaze sauce, local greens and pickles
Foccacia bruschetta with burrata di buffalo and cherry tomatoes
Chicken croquetas with parmesan
Charcuterie board with prosciutto, lomo ibérico, chorizo, salami and homemade bread
Cheese board with camembert, parmesan cheese, tetilla cheese and blue cheese. side of bread, mango jam and honey
FIRST COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Mushroom and truffle aranccini
Burrata di buffala salad with local greens, cherry tomatoes, pesto and black olives
Sizzling langostins with garlic and parsley
Spinach and feta cheese aranccinis
Mini pizzas with mozzarella, basil and prosciutto
MAIN COURSE
Choose 3 dishes
Angus prime rib eye with mushroom & truffle risotto
Seafood paella with octopus, clams, langostins and fresh fish
Stuffed chicken with tagliatelle pasta with pomodoro sauce
Catch of the day and langostins with fresh linguini pasta and marinara sauce
Lamb lasagna with ricotta and spinach
DESSERT
Choose 1 dish
Traditional home made tiramiú
Afogato (vanilla ice cream with local coffee)
Chocolate cake with local coffee mousse
Coconut and mango pannacota
Finger food - co*cktail party
STARTER
Choose 2 dishes
Fish tacos with local catch of the day and roasted pepper sauce
Mozzarella, tomato and cucumber ministicks
Coconut arepas with marinated chicken and foie gras sauce
Charcuterie board with prosciutto, lomo ibérico, chorizo, salami and homemade bread
Cheese board with manchego cheese, brie, tetilla cheese and blue cheese with honey, mango jam, fig jam and toasted bread
FIRST COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Crispy shrimp bao bun with spicy mango mayonnaise and avocado
Mini chicken wrap with avocado, pickled onion and lettuce
Pernil bao bun with scallions, cilantro and avocado
Octopus with malanga puré and smoked paprika
MAIN COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Catch of the day with lemon and parsley sauce, with viandas
Black seafood paella with cetí (small local fish), octopus and available fish on season
Chicken and churrasco paella with pumpkin and bok choy
Beef burguers with sweet potato bread, cheddar and honey mustard
Fresh linguini pasta with stuffed chicken and truffle sauce
DESSERT
All inclusive
Chocolate cake with local coffee mousse
Home made carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Mango cheesecake
Tres leches
7 course tasting menu
STARTER
Choose 2 dishes
Pernil bao bun with poached onion and avocado
Fish tacos with local catch of the day and roasted pepper sauce
Sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) with smoked cheese sauce and sweet corn
Tomato tartar with gazpacho, almonds and home made bread
Cetí (small fish) buñuelos with spicy mango mayonnaise, lemon and cilantro
FIRST COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Crispy shrimp bao bun with spicy mango mayonnaise and avocado
Mini mofongo chicken with mushroom sauce
Blue crab empanadillas with cilantro allioli
Catch of the day mango ceviche with crispy plantain and avocado
Octopus carpaccio with mashed malanga, smoked paprika and green papaya
MAIN COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Angus rib eye with arroz con gandules. side of chimichurri
Black seafood paella with cetí (small local fish), langostins and available fish on season
Tagliatelle pasta with stuffed chicken (cheddar and spinach) with mushroom and truffle sauce
Ossobucco duck with red wine sauce, malanga chips and local cheese
Catch of the day (like mahi mahi or bass) with veggies and malanga chips
DESSERT
Choose 1 dish
Chocolate cake with local coffee mousse
Tres leches
Carrot cake
Mango cheesecake
Pequetarian
STARTER
All inclusive
My specialty co*cktail "rum fun punch" will be served as a welcome drink
Season's harvest salad or homemade soup
FIRST COURSE
Choose 2 dishes
Pastelillos (turn overs filled with chicken, meat picadillo or seafood) vegetarian or vegan optional
Ceviche (seafood or vegan)
Smoked salmon canapes
Bacalaitos (cod friters)
Setas rellenas (local mushrooms stuffed with vegetarian filling)
MAIN COURSE
Choose 1 dish
*mofongo with shrimp or chicken a la criolla - (interactive*- guests prepare their own mofongo on a mortar and pestel which we call pilón). served with rice and beans mamposteao
Filete de chillo al mojo criollo (red snapper fillet with mojo criollo sauce). served with tostones
Arroz con mariscos (paella style rice seafood or chicken)
Fish or chicken served with a tropical island sauce (mango, tamarind, guava or pasion fuit sauce). served with mashed root vegetables
Fish filet or shrimp al ajillo (garlic scampi sauce ) served with rice with pigeon peas
DESSERT
All inclusive
Homemade flan
Artisanal candied papaya with fresh fruit and queso fresco (vegan optional)
Birthday cake (extra at bakers price)
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Frequently asked questions
Below you can find the most common questions about Private Chefs in Puerto Rico.
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 Puerto Rico is 167 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 93 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 82 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 72 USD.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 Puerto Rico there are currently 57 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 21922 guests in Puerto Rico, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Puerto Rico
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39 years
The average age of our Private Chefs in Puerto Rico
44% women
Percentage of Private Chef women in Puerto Rico.
6 hours
The average wait time from submitting the request and the first menu.
2017-03-31
First Private Chef service in Puerto Rico.
24.4% of kids
Percentage of Private Chef services with kids in Puerto Rico.
14 bookings
Maximum number of bookings for a Private Chef in Puerto Rico by a single client.
47%
Increase in the number of Private Chef bookings in Puerto Rico in the last year
3 languages
Languages spoken by our Private Chefs in Puerto Rico.
58.1%
Percentage of guests that hire a Private Chef more than once.
7 days
Average number of days booked for multiple services.
508 pictures
Photos of our Private Chefs uploaded to the platform in Puerto Rico.
2 days
Average timeframe from the Private Chef request to booking.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico?
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 Puerto Rico is 167 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 93 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 82 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 72 USD.
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 Puerto Rico on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Puerto Rico?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Puerto Rico: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Puerto Rico is the Latin American cuisine, and the less booked type is the French 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 Puerto Rico!
An innovative dining experience
Turn your house into a restaurant with a Private Chef who will prepare dinner in your kitchen. You will be able to personalise every detail – you choose what you want to eat and when you want to eat. Our Private Chefs will analyse your request and send you their proposals, adapting it to your needs. On the day of the service, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at home, carry out the table service and clean up before leaving, so that you can relax and enjoy.
Our Private Chefs in Puerto Rico go the extra mile
Take a Chef is all about creating a dining experience that is perfect for you. That’s why the menu is designed according to your preferences. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in prominent culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. To make sure that everything is to your liking, you’ll be able to view a detailed profile of each chef that contacts you with a menu proposal. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!
Fancy trying something new in Puerto Rico? We have the perfect idea!
Turn your house into a top restaurant. The experience begins when you request a menu from Take a Chef. Our Chefs will send you their proposals and customize the menu and service according to your preferences. On the day of the event, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at your house, serve the meal and leave everything spotless - so you don’t have to worry about anything!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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