A private chef slicing vegetables at a bright white kitchen island, with fresh herbs and lemons close by

Licensed and insured

4.9 from 380+ reviews

Your private chef

A chef in your kitchen

Menus planned with you, cooked and cleared away at home.

Services

Five ways to host

Pick one to see what is included.

Service 01

Private dinners

A full dinner at your own table, cooked and served by a small crew.

  • 2 to 12 guests
  • from $95 per guest
  • About 4 hours
  • Menu planned with you
  • Shopping and prep
  • Plating and service
  • Kitchen left clean
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Service 02

Cooking workshops

Hands on classes in your kitchen, for friends, teams and families.

  • 4 to 10 guests
  • from $70 per guest
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • All ingredients brought
  • A chef beside every pair
  • Recipe cards to keep
  • Sit down to eat it
Two friends cooking together at the stove, one scattering fresh herbs over a pan of vegetables

Service 03

Seasonal tasting menus

Four to seven small courses built around what is fresh this month.

  • 2 to 10 guests
  • from $120 per guest
  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Courses timed to your pace
  • Printed menu cards
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
  • Pairing notes on request
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Service 04

Chef consultation

One session to plan menus, tastes and dietary needs with a chef.

  • Any group size
  • from $90 per session
  • About 1 hour
  • Menu ideas for your date
  • Dietary needs noted
  • A shopping list
  • A clear written quote
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Service 05

Meal planning

Weekly dinners cooked in your kitchen and ready to reheat.

  • Households of 1 to 6
  • from $240 per week
  • 4 to 6 meals
  • A menu you choose each week
  • Groceries bought for you
  • Labelled containers
  • Kitchen left clean
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How it works

Three steps to the table

Two chefs in gloves plating small starters in a row
  1. 01

    Share the date

    Tell us the occasion, the guest count and the tastes at your table.

  2. 02

    Shape the menu

    A chef sends a menu. Book a tasting from $60 per guest if you like.

  3. 03

    Take your seat

    We arrive, cook and serve, then leave your kitchen clean.

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Kind words

“They turned our kitchen into a restaurant table and left it spotless. We stayed up late.”

Host, anniversary dinner at home

“The tasting helped us choose the menu, and the workshop was our team’s favourite day.”
Host, team workshop
“Calm, kind and on time. Our vegan guests ate as well as everyone else.”
Host, birthday for eight

Questions

Good to know

Something else? Call a chef on 555-0159.

How many guests can you cook for?

Most dinners are 2 to 14 guests. For more, ask us for a catering quote.

Do you bring the ingredients?

Yes. We shop, prep and bring everything. You only need a clear counter.

Who cleans up?

We do. Your kitchen is left as we found it.

What about dietary needs?

We plan vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options with you. Tell us everything at the tasting.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, every chef on our crew is licensed and insured.

Enquire

Let’s set your table

Tell us the date and guest count. A chef replies within one working day.

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