Chef Peter Townsend

Chef At Home In Carlton North

Professional chef originally from the UK, Brighton. With over 15 years in the industry, I started my career as a young chef in London. I went on to cook in France, perfecting my trade. In recent years I’ve been cooking in Byron Bay, where I lead seasonal driven restaurants and wine bars. I would love to share my carefully curated menus with you for an unforgettable experience.

For me, cooking is...

A way to express my creativity and bring people together. I love bringing people together to connect over a shared experience.

I learned to cook at...

I’ve spent the last decade travelling and cooking in some of the best culinary regions in the world including France, London and Melbourne.

A cooking secret...

I’m a true believer in less is more and really showcasing beautiful, seasonal ingredients. I really love to let the ingredients shine.

My menus

Four course degustation menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Whipped cod roe, olive oil, chives

Tuna tartare, crostini, shallot, mustard seed

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Hiramasa kingfish crudo, pickled shallot, burnt capsicum, ginger

Ricotta agnolotti, brown butter, sage, hazelnut

Butterflied king prawns, calabrian chilli butter, chives, lemon

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dry aged duck breast, black garlic butter, carrot, edamame, jus

'Steak au poivre' Porterhouse, pomme puree, shiitake, green peppercorns

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky date cake, miso butterscotch, crème chantilly

Whipped dark chocolate, hazelnut, cherry, olive oil

Lemon tart, crème chantilly

Premium five course degustation menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Freshly shucked appellation oysters, champagne sabayon, caviar

Duck liver parfait, lavosh, port blueberries

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

WA Lobster roll, salmon roe, chives, lemon

Butter poached lobster tail, zucchini, mint

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

MB8 Wagyu porterhouse, black garlic butter, carrot, jus

Duck fat roast potatoes

Farm leaves, grana padano, pickled shallots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Whipped dark chocolate, hazelnut, cherry, olive oil

Cheese selection, quince, pear, lavosh

Mediterranean inspired banquet menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Whipped cod roe, olive oil, chives

Sicilian olives, orange and anise oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Capocollo, pickled plums, mustard seed

Heirloom tomatoes, champagne vinegar, whipped ricotta, basil

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Blue swimmer crab pasta, calabrian chilli, garlic, lemon

Farm leaves, grana padano, pickled shallots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Basque cheesecake, poached seasonal fruit

Classic Tiramisu

Four course degustation menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Whipped cod roe, olive oil, chives

Tuna tartare, crostini, shallot, mustard seed

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Hiramasa kingfish crudo, pickled shallot, burnt capsicum, ginger

Ricotta agnolotti, brown butter, sage, hazelnut

Butterflied king prawns, calabrian chilli butter, chives, lemon

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dry aged duck breast, black garlic butter, carrot, edamame, jus

'Steak au poivre' Porterhouse, pomme puree, shiitake, green peppercorns

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky date cake, miso butterscotch, crème chantilly

Whipped dark chocolate, hazelnut, cherry, olive oil

Lemon tart, crème chantilly

Premium five course degustation menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Freshly shucked appellation oysters, champagne sabayon, caviar

Duck liver parfait, lavosh, port blueberries

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

WA Lobster roll, salmon roe, chives, lemon

Butter poached lobster tail, zucchini, mint

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

MB8 Wagyu porterhouse, black garlic butter, carrot, jus

Duck fat roast potatoes

Farm leaves, grana padano, pickled shallots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Whipped dark chocolate, hazelnut, cherry, olive oil

Cheese selection, quince, pear, lavosh

Mediterranean inspired banquet menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Whipped cod roe, olive oil, chives

Sicilian olives, orange and anise oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Capocollo, pickled plums, mustard seed

Heirloom tomatoes, champagne vinegar, whipped ricotta, basil

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Blue swimmer crab pasta, calabrian chilli, garlic, lemon

Farm leaves, grana padano, pickled shallots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Basque cheesecake, poached seasonal fruit

Classic Tiramisu

Four course degustation menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Focaccia, whipped butter, smoked salt

Whipped cod roe, olive oil, chives

Tuna tartare, crostini, shallot, mustard seed

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Hiramasa kingfish crudo, pickled shallot, burnt capsicum, ginger

Ricotta agnolotti, brown butter, sage, hazelnut

Butterflied king prawns, calabrian chilli butter, chives, lemon

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dry aged duck breast, black garlic butter, carrot, edamame, jus

'Steak au poivre' Porterhouse, pomme puree, shiitake, green peppercorns

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky date cake, miso butterscotch, crème chantilly

Whipped dark chocolate, hazelnut, cherry, olive oil

Lemon tart, crème chantilly

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Chef Peter's reviews

4.93

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24 services

Pete did an amazing job for my 50th birthday celebrations, his food and service was top notch. His spanner crab pasta was a total winner. Pete’s communication was outstanding. Thank you, I will be recommending you!

Pete is a great chef, high quality food nicely presented, and he is very easy to work with. I would definitely use Pete again.

The food was absolutely outstanding! Every dish was bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented. You can truly taste the skill and passion in every bite. You’re an incredible chef thank you for such a memorable dining experience!

An Unforgettable Anniversary Celebration with Exceptional Cuisine From the first bite to the last, Chef Peter delivered an impeccable dining experience for my wife and me during our anniversary celebration. Every dish, from the elegantly crafted starters to the show stopping duck main course, was executed to perfection, flawlessly seasoned, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavour. What truly set Chef Peter apart was his warmth and professionalism. He arrived promptly, ensuring a seamless start to our evening, and his personable nature made us feel at ease as he transformed our kitchen into a gourmet haven. His passion for cooking shone through in every detail, and he took the time to explain each course, adding a thoughtful touch to the experience. This wasn’t just a meal, it was a memory crafted with care. For anyone seeking a talented, reliable, and genuinely kind chef to elevate a special occasion, Chef Peter comes with our highest recommendation. Thank you for making our anniversary one we’ll cherish forever!

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Pete, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. His communication was clear and professional, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. On the night, he was very attentive and engaging with our guests, adding a personal touch that made the event even more special. Everything ran seamlessly, and the food was excellent. We highly recommend Chef Pete and look forward to working with him again!

Chef Pete was fantastic! Super helpful and responsive planning the menu, he was friendly and a pleasure to talk with, and his food was incredible. Some of the words out of our mouths: ‘Magnificent’, ‘best meal ever’. My partner and I really appreciated how Pete made the evening a wonderful experience to cap a special day for us. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone.

Chef Peter was exceptional in proactively recommending a menu to a reunion of parents with young children. The communication was prompt and professional, and his accommodation of the four young children (under 4) and furry friend were much appreciated! Thank you for a delicious and memorable meal!

Chef Peter Townsend was fantastic for our Christmas Eve celebration with family. The menu was superb and the presentation of the courses beautiful. Peter was engaging and professional . The kitchen was left spotless. We wouldnt hesitate in having Peter return for future events and recommend him highly.

I was dubious about booking through Take A Chef after our first chef cancelled on us. But I’m so glad they did. We ended up with Chef Pete!