Experienced chef with a diploma in culinary arts and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in menu planning, food preparation, and culinary creativity. Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver visually stunning and delicious dishes.

I have 10 years experience as a chef working in and running various 5 star establishments nation wide and internationally.

I have done private dining for 2 to weddings and events up to 250 guests.

I have experience with many cuisines and menu creation from Mediterranean, Indian, Asian fusion, South African and Italian

For me, cooking is...

Everything, cooking changed my life from the way I live to the way I do life

I learned to cook at...

Capsicum culinary studio as well as Stir crazy super-yacht chef academy

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to have no secrets, to have all ingredients speak loud enough to be savored, heard, smelt and tasted

My menus

Mediterranean feast

STARTER

All inclusive

Roasted cauliflower hummus, Babaganoush, whipped feta cheese with marinated olives served with assorted baked flatbreads and toppings

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Stuffed squid

Greek salad

Herbed chicken meatballs served on tzatziki

Marinated prawns

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef skewers with basil pesto and sundried tomatoes

Baked white fish with tomato, olives and capers

Aubergine and courgette bake

Crispy potatoes

Herb fragrant rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Baklava cheesecake served with pistachio ice cream

Bonjour

STARTER

All inclusive

Baked Camembert in white wine and thyme served with garlic crostini

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pear, Gorgonzola, rocket, prosciutto, mixed nut crumble drizzled with thyme infused balsamic glaze

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef fillet, red wine reduction, cauliflower truffle puree

Salmon on croute

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pain perdu served with home made tin roof ice cream

Creme brulee

Choux buns

Gourmet braai

STARTER

All inclusive

(Oepsies) braaied bacon wrapped cherries

Braaibrooijies

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Braai butternut,beetroot, rocket and ricotta salad

Basil penne pasta salad,cherry tomatoes, olives and red onion

Freshly braaied rooster brood

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef fillet, vegetable skewers, boerewors,oriental chicken drumsticks, corn served with garlic and herb butter

DESSERT

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Dessert platter including: mini Cheesecake, assorted fruit and mini malva pudding with amarula creme anglaise

Trip around Genoa

STARTER

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Whipped ricotta, rosemary infused honey and roasted pecan nuts

Buffalo mozzarella, marinated heirloom tomatoes, lemon infused olive oil , basil pesto

Prosciutto, sweet melon,balsamic glaze and fresh basil

Freshly baked olive foccacia

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butternut ravioli,roast Butternut cubes, danish feta, lemon butter sauce and toasted pumpkin seeds

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Stuffed chicken roulade wrapped in parma ham served with a rocket and parmesan salad

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Basil pannacotta, raspberry sorbet, lemon tuille

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Chef Deidre's reviews

4.5

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2 services

It was a fantastic private dinner, what an experience! Deidre is incredibly friendly, professional, and an exceptional chef. Every dish was meticulously prepared and tasted exquisite. The eggplant was amazingly well-cooked; we were all impressed by the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation. The atmosphere Deidre managed to create made the evening complete, and it felt like dining at a luxury restaurant in the comfort of our own home. For our next occasion, we would undoubtedly hire Deidre again for an unforgettable private dinner.