I create bespoke, chef-driven dining experiences—rooted in scratch cooking and inspired by global cuisines—so every plate feels like an unforgettable expression of art.

Andy Suarez

I craft scratch-made, globally inspired private dining that connects people through food.

I’m a Chicago-based private chef and culinary instructor, and I run a full-spectrum culinary company built on culture, community, and scratch cooking. My career has taken me from line cook to culinary instructor to yacht chef, giving me the range to master and blend flavors from classical French foundations to international cuisines.

Today I deliver luxury private dining and yacht services in markets like Chicago, NYC, and Miami, plus culinary consulting and team-building or recreational cooking classes. My mission is to use versatile, classical training to make every single plate a memorable, connection-driven experience.

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Cooking is my way to show love and connect with others—when I embrace great ingredients and solid technique, I can turn any moment into a memorable experience.

Here’s what you can expect when you book with me.

I cook to connect.

For me, cooking is a way to show love and connect with others. I treat it as a lifestyle—embracing the ingredients in front of me and turning them into memorable experiences.

I’m classically trained and broadly experienced.

I studied culinary arts at the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago and Robert Morris University, and I’ve built my career through diverse roles that shaped how I lead kitchens, teach technique, and deliver consistently high-level food across cuisines.

I keep it fun, technique-first, and never overcomplicated.

I don’t overthink it—I focus on mastering techniques, then I apply them across the kitchen. When the fundamentals are strong, the food becomes more creative, more confident, and a lot more fun.

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I offer curated multi-course menus designed for private dining and special occasions. I build each experience around bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and technique-driven cooking—so you get a meal that feels personal, elevated, and effortless for you and your guests.

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Reviews

Andy was the man. highly recommend.

Max W Green

Chef Andy and Andrew were professional, kind and tons of fun! They left the kitchen much cleaner than they found it (they even washed the floor!). The food was incredible, especially the tiramisu! Their cooking class+dinner was by far the highlight of our weekend.

Shelby Whalen

We had the absolute best time with Chef Andy and his assistant Chef Andrew. We had a magical NYE private small dinner party at our home and I would do this every single year for any special occasion dinner or party. Chef Andy was SO easy to work with, so kind, so fun and so inventive. It was so easy to choose from all of his amazing menus (tho so hard to pick because everything looked amazing!). He came to our house and brought EVERYTHING with him, including dishes, cutlery etc. So not only did he do all the cooking but also left our house spotless. It was so special and so amazing. The food was out of this world. He’s a true talent. We can’t wait to have chef Andy to our house again and would recommend him 100 times over!!!! Get Andy to your party now!

Katie

Andy was incredibly friendly and his food was delicious! We also appreciated that he was punctual and left our kitchen cleaner than it was when he started. He was very mindful that we had a sleeping baby too. It was a very nice night off! Highly recommend!

Sonu

Chef Andy and Chef Nicole were spectacular! They were so nice and kind. Me and my fiance had a great time chatting with them. The experience was a 10/10, I would highly recommend chef Andy for any future private chef or at home dining experiences. We did chef Andy’s Mediterranean 3 menu and it was spectacular. The presentation, flavor, and timing were excellent. Every dish was packed with perfect flavor combinations. Chef Andy did an amazing job of explaining each dish. Once again I would recommend chef Andy 10/10.

Andrew Wheeler

Chef Any was amazing! Thank you!

Kyle Cole

Chef Andy was awesome. The experience was everything you would want it to be. We had 6 people for a French focused, fine dining style dinner. 5 courses. We easily went back and forth with Chef Andy to tweak it to what dishes we liked and he was great about recommending which ones were standouts. One person was a vegetarian and I thought he did a great job to do a very similar analogous dish for that person so it didn't feel like it was out of left field just to substitute (for example, Mushroom Au Vin instead of Coq Au Vin, beet tartare instead of beef tartare). He showed up on time and slightly early, set up quickly. Food timing was perfect and allowed for us to enjoy the meal and wine between courses (not to fast or too slow). He left the kitchen super clean (even more clean than other chef's I had utilized in the past with Take a Chef). He also was engaging and explained the dishes with great detail but was not overbearing and left us to enjoy our company as well. I think he very much can take cues for how little or lots of interaction you want with the chef. The dishes were super tasty and plated elegantly enough for us to want to take photos. Everything was pretty awesome and I would very much be looking forward to having Chef Andy back at our place again. 5 stars, highly recommended!

Ramsen Azizi

Andy is a talented chef who was happy sharing his perspective on food, his recipes, and his background. We had a great evening thanks to him, a very memorable dinner.

Trey Scroggin

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Andy cost?

The average menu price for Chef Andy is 157.40 USD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Andy cook?

Chef Andy offers French, Mediterranean and Italian cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Andy offer private chef services?

Chef Andy offers private chef services in Chicago, US.

Which occasions can I book Chef Andy for?

You can book Chef Andy for Birthday, Family reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering, Romantic night, Corporate and Foodie adventure, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.

Let’s create an unforgettable meal together—reach out and tell me what you’re planning.

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+1 7085732588

Chicago, IL 60608

Chef Andy Suarez

I create bespoke, chef-driven dining experiences—rooted in scratch cooking and inspired by global cuisines—so every plate feels like an unforgettable expression of art.

I craft scratch-made, globally inspired private dining that connects people through food.

Here’s what you can expect when you book with me.

I cook to connect.

I’m classically trained and broadly experienced.

I keep it fun, technique-first, and never overcomplicated.

Andy Suarez Menus

Flavors of France

Taste of spain

Roma I

Roman Heritage

Roma III

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions