Meet Christopher Francis. the scorching-hot chef hailing from the vibrant streets of Liverpool, now igniting taste buds on the sunny shores of the Gold Coast. With a flair for culinary creativity matched only by his undeniable charm, Christophers tantalizes palates with his fusion of British classics and Aussie favorites. When he's not whipping up gastronomic delights in the Gold Coast you can find him surfing the waves or exploring the local food markets for fresh inspiration. With his magnetic personality and sizzling skills in the kitchen, Christopher Francis is cooking up a storm and leaving a trail of admirers wherever he goes. Had the pleasure of working alongside many Fieldel & Colin fassnidge whilst working as executive chef of Crystal blue yacht charters/ YOT CLUB

For me, cooking is...

My whole lifestyle and way of living

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to learn my culinary experience throughout multiple restaurants in the United Kingdom, USA and Australia

A cooking secret...

Cooking with love is the secret.. treating every dish that’s made as if it was for my own family.

My menus

Taste of the ocean

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Mooloolaba Prawn Skagen

FIRST COURSE

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Yellow thin Tuna tataki, wakame, Yarra valley caviar, wasabi kewpie, yuzu ponzu

North Atlantic sea scollops, chorizo Panko crumb, sweetcorn purée

MAIN COURSE

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Tasmanian salmon, lemon beurre Blanc, pomme purée, asparagus

Grilled swordfish, preserved lemon risotto, watermelon radish micro salad

DESSERT

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Pavlova custard cream, berry confit

Salted caramel cheesecake, ginger biscuit,

Canape Journey

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Heirloom tomato capreese salad & fior di latte crostini with aged balsamic

Tuna tartare taco, guasacaca, cucumber wasabi emulsion, black sesame

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Black garlic Mooloolaba king prawn toast, miso mayonnaise, roasted sesame, Yarra valley caviar

Freshly shucked coffin bay oysters, raspberry mignonette, lemon cheeks, micro herbs

Pulled brisket empanadas, chipotle emulsion

MAIN COURSE

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Marinated rare steak wagyu, caramelised onion whipped gorgonzola, rice crisp

Prosciutto Burleigh baker brioche roll with fig jam arugula, bocconcini, olive oil & balsamic

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White chocolate, berry compote pannacotta cups

Modern Australian

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Moolooababa king prawns, red curry bisque

Beetroot cured Tasmanian salmon, whipped lemon Myrtle goats cheese, watermelon radish salad

Wild forest mushroom Arancini, truffle aioli granda padano(v)

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Heirloom tomato caprese salad & fior di latte burleigh baker sourdough with aged balsamic

Freshly shucked coffin bay oysters, raspberry mignonette, lemon cheeks, micro herbs

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Cape grim grass fed eye fillet, potato pave, cauliflower purée, jus

Rolled lamb loin, roasted asparagus & carrot, minted labneh, lamb jus

Crispy skin barramundi, pommels purée, roasted broccolini, lemon buerre Blanc

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Lemon meringue pie

Strawberry & cream cheesecake

Tokyo fusion

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Yellowfin tuna tataki, furikake, yuzu ponzu, wasabi kewpie, ikura yarra valley caviar

Chicken thigh yakitori, toasted sesame, salsa macha

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Brown Miso Butter Sweetcorn, Granda padano, Crispy fried shallots, Coriander

Kingfish Crudo Sashimi, avocado aioli, ponzu, watermelon radish, fingerlime, micro herbs

MAIN COURSE

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DESSERT

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Local delight

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Wild forest mushroom Arancini, truffle aioli granda padano

Yellow thin Tuna tataki, wakame, Yarra valley caviar, wasabi kewpie, yuzu ponzu

FIRST COURSE

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North Atlantic sea scollops, mango salsa, cauliflower purée

Macadamia crusted lamb cutlets, truffle pommes purée, lamb jus

MAIN COURSE

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Tasmanian salmon, lemon beurre Blanc, pomme purée, baby broccolini

Grass fed stirlion steak, potatoe pave, red wine jus, grilled truss tomato,

DESSERT

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White chocolate & macadamia tart

Orange blossom crème caramel

Chef Christopher's reviews

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Highly recommend Take a Chef and Christopher Holland in particular. We used this service for a work team offsite and the feedback was that it was outstanding. Food quality, service and interaction was absolutely perfect. Will definitely be using this company and hopefully Christopher again for other events.