Chef Jeffrey Khayelihle Mlilo
Private Chef In BallitoGet to know me better
A well travelled , fine dining Chef for private events and functions . lt must look wow, clean, taste great and leave a memory.
I am a Fine Dining Chef with more than 20 years of experience in up-market hotels, and fine dining restaurant both locally and internationally. Having worked for Rovos Rail, Southern Sun, Radisson Blu, Fiesta Royale Hotel (Accra/ Ghana), Royal Palace Hotel(Sudan), Summer Place in Hyde Park , Anew Hotels. Platinum Belt in Umhlanga. Its time to share my experience of all these years in the Culinary industry. Apart from the sample menus I have created, we can discuss a tailored made menu for your specific requirements.
Also being part of the Opening team for Vivace Restaurant,( Radisson Blu/Sandton), Punchinelo's Restaurant(Southern Sun/ Monte Casino), Mondovino Restaurant, Sun Square/ Monte casino, and Platinum Belt Restaurant (Umhlanga/ Durban). I have a strong influence from the authentic Italian, Mediterranean, French and South Africa Cuisine.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My passion, My Life, Its all l can do in life
I learned to cook at...
Found my self in the kitchen while still studying Hotel and Catering Management ICM. Working under Great Chefs , propelled me to the top.
A cooking secret...
Cooking with the freshest ingredients
My menus
Grilled scallops l Lemon scented hollandaise sauce
Sweet potato and litchi soup , peanut butter cream (v)
Tomato and roasted red pepper, basil and mascarpone soup (v)
Chilled Asian flavoured gazpacho with bean sprout salad (v)
‘Durban Market’ Tasting Plate stuffed sweet roasted peppers l home cured tomato shatini I olive tapenade I organic buffalo mozzarella I prosciutto ham I dry wors
Smoked Garlic Mussels ½ Shell Mussels/ caramelized alliums parsley & thyme white wine sauce /Baked bread roll, Crispy onion /Bacon dust
Wild mushroom and thyme arancini (V) With tomato and fennel fondue, finished with fresh parmesan
Pork Pork loin ‘bon bon I confit belly pork I pan seared fillet I tender stem broccoli I caramelized onion puree l Cucumber l Edamame beans l Soy-orange reduction
21 Day Aged Beef Tomahawk cured cherry tomato I field mushroom I pomme paille I chimichuri sauce
Seared Tuna Mixed dhal curry I cucumber I cucumber salad I minted yoghurt
Box Cut Red Snapper Crispy cut fillet, cauliflower textures and braised red cabbage
Chicken Lemon marinated Chicken Supreme I brinjal & potato curry I coriander relish
Lamb Rack- Marple glazed baby carrots I Potato mille feuille I Baby beetroot shavings I Pea puree I Thyme jus
Potato gnocchi Nicoise style vegetables I chevre cheese I egg
White mousse I Red velvet cake I White chocolate I Crumble I Mixed berry sorbet
Chocolate and mint Pannacotta Served with chocolate jelly and raspberry fluid gel and chocolate soil
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Biscuit crumb with chocolate marquise, vanilla cheesecake and salted caramel chocolate soil
Meaning of Cool Champagne jelly I confit fruit I water melon granita I vanilla dust
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Tomato cappuccino
Assorted canapes and bruschetta
Pumpkin Fritters/ Fruit Salsa
Beetroot carpaccio / vegan cheese/ strawberries/ balsamic reduction/ rocket
Salmon Mousse Blinis I Cream cheese mousse I Chives I Citrus aioli I Crackling
Mixed Antipasti and mezze platter
Smoked salmon trout gravadlax and salmon mousse terrine beetroot gel I pickled beets I granny smith slaw
‘Durban Market’ Tasting Plate stuffed sweet roasted peppers l home cured tomato shatini I olive tapenade I organic buffalo mozzarella I prosciutto ham I dry wors
Seafood Cocktail crisp lettuce l handpicked crab I spiced avocados I prawns I cocktail sauce I cucumber spaghetti
Beetroot infused crumbed prawns guacamole I tomato confit I beetroot dust I tonka sauce
Beef Fillet Shimeji Mushrooms l Wilted greens l greens I fig preserve I Potato pave I Leek puree I honey port wine essence
Lamb Chops Ras al hanout spice rub I quinoa salad I salsa machouia
Twice cooked pork belly I sweet potato fondant I tender stem broccoli I sherry plum and jus
Pan fried line fish fillet, potato pave I leek puree I tomato sauce I capers I olives I chili & garlic
Baby chicken breast-stuffed with mushroom mousseline potato croquette I cucumber ribbons I smoked brinjal puree I marinated baby tomato
Mushroom Gnocchi Mélange of wild mushroom I Potato gnocchi I Poached quail egg I Parmesan shavings I Truffle zest
Chia tea Crème brulee
‘Eton Mess’ macerated fresh strawberries, crushed meringue, vanilla cream and caramel sauce
White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake with a mascarpone and raspberry sauce
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Freshly Baked Foccacia
Vegetable Antipasti - Roasted Peppers with pesto, Green bean and mint salad , Carponata, Marinated Tomatoes, Olives, and balsamic olives. Tapenade
Large Mixed Antipasti - Napoli Salami, Rosemary Ham, Proscuitto, Braesola, Roasted Peppers with pesto, Green bean and mint salad , Carponata, Marinated Tomatoes, Olives
Cured Meats and Cheese Antipasti Gorgonzola Dolce, Crema Precorino,Parmesan Cheese, Speck di Merano, Milano Salami, Braesola
Beef carpaccio I goat cheese I strawberries I Yakitori sauce
Beetroot carpaccio I vegan cheese I strawberries I balsamic reduction/ rocket
Home made rolls , mini grissini /bread sticks-tapenade and basil pesto
Salad of Mixed Leaves with herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano
Rustic Vegetable salad with artichokes, rocket and mozzarella
Fresh Ripe tomatoes with Oregano, Basil and roasted peppers
Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg, Shallots and Pantelleria Capers
Bufallo mozzarella with Baby gem, Grilled peppers and an anchovy- Garlic dressing
Carpaccio of yellowfin Tuna with Lemon , Rocket and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Ricotta Crostini with Cherry Tomato, Olives, Lemon and Honey
Minestrone Soup
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, mozzarella Cheese, Parmigiano, Braesola, Asparagus and Truffle Oil
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, Onion, Speck di Merano, Basil and Rocket
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Prawns, Oregano Roasted Garlic
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, Portabello and Porcini Mushrooms
Thin crust Pizza -Fresh Spinach, Feta, Olives, Mozzarella topped with a sweet & Sour sauce with pepper relish & chilli garlic oil
Tikka Chicken Pizza- Chicken, Mushroom, Peppers & Onions
Tuna & Red Onion Pizza -Tuna, Mozzarella, Fresh cubes of tomato, Green & Black Olives topped with fresh red onions, crisp rockets drizzled with chilli garlic oil
Moroccan Pizza- Chicken or Bacon, Mozzarella, Feta, Cucumber Salsa & Fresh Coriander with yoghurt & feta dressing
Tikka Chicken Pizza-Chicken Tikka, Mushroom, Peppadew & Onions, on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base
Spare Ribs Pizza. Marinated deboned pork spare-ribs topping on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base
Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Feta, Mozzarella with fresh avocado on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base
Nutella base - dessert pizza-create your own ( choose 3). astros I bar one I condensed milk I crunchie flake I jelly tots I kit kat I marshmallows I oreo biscuit I peanut butter I peppermint I smarties
Rooibos panna cotta
Coffee semifreddo
Tiramisu
Italian gelato ice cream
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Smoked salmon trout gravalax
Half Shell mussels I chilli I lime vinaigrette I bacon soil I Tuile
Mediterranean style grilled vegetables I marinated feta cheese I fine herbs
Oven roasted heirloom tomato I mozzarella cheese I basils pesto
Salmon and cream cheese roulade I petiit citrus salad I dill shoots
Cinnamon and ginger couscous salad I pine nuts I micro herbs
Home made gnocchi I fresh mussels I prawn I salmon I white wine and creamy dill sauce
Fristo misto I fried crispy fresh fish goujons I capers I gherkins I roumelade sauce
Ostrich Carpaccio I marinated mushrooms I ciabatta toast I preserved fig I balsamic reduction I parmesan cheese
Yakitori Chicken Wings I mint I dill I edamame beans I cucumber I melba toast
Grilled Citrus Salmon I sautéed spinach I black pepper pasta sheets I salsa verde
Compressed Beef Short Rib I garlic mash I walnuts I rocket
Seared Duck Breast I lentil brown rice I sautéed greens I confit baby carrots I citrus duck jus
Braised lamb shanks I fluffy mashed potato I wilted spinach I beetroot & berry coulis
Basil Crusted Beef Fillet I potato gallete I confit heritage tomato I confit onion pickle I beef marrow jus
Line Fish I leek and ricotta nori I moroccan salsa I balsamic reduction
Study of lamb I rolled loin of lamb I lamb cutlet I lamb kidney I cauliflower and pea puree I thyme lamb jusI glazed carrot I peas shoots I flowers
A study in chocolate I chocolate brownie I chocolate ice cream I chocolate cream I chocolate dust I chocolate
Glazed strawberries I salted caramel cheese cake I meringue buttons I white chocolate
Rooibos panna cotta I Berries macerated in Port I apricot mousse I sugar works I vanilla semi freddo
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Caramelized shallot tarte tatin I rocket salad
Roasted Butternut I Panko Crumbed Prawns I Rocket l Wasabi Mayo l Radish l Guacamole
Tataki of beef I cucumber I ponzu sauce
Smashed avocado bites I Pancetta I spicy olive oil drizzle
Aubergine I grilled tomato I brie gratinated stacks I basil shandis
Assorted Bruschetta and Canapes Smoked Salmon and Mango Blinis I Coronation Chicken/mango/toasted almonds
Fegatini al Balsamico-pan fried chicken liver I balsamic vinegar I juniper berries I sour dough
Zucchini carpaccio I Italian fried mozzarella I anchovy filled zucchini flowers I sage leaves
Chef Insalata I rocket I basil I baby tomato I olive I artichoke I parmesan cheese
Garden Salad- Confit Heirloom cherry tomato I Textures of Cauliflower I Egg Noodles I Shimeji
Lightly Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad-Cos lettuce I Caesar dressing I Chicken strips I Croutons I Anchovies
Cauliflower with a lot of flavours-Dukkha Roast Cauliflower I Cauliflower kimchi I Textures of Cauliflower I Sorels
Smoked Garlic Mussels ½ Shell Mussels I caramelized alliums (Onion & Smoked garlic) I parsley & thyme white wine sauce I baked bread roll I crispy onion I bacon dust
Herb Butter Emulsion Truffle I parmesan compression of heirloom tomatoe & basil
Fristo Misto, I Capers I Gherkins I Sriracha aioli
Roasted Butternut Arancini I butternut espuma I charred tenderstem broccoli I creamy blue cheese I red pepper oil
Cajun Prawns I butternut compote I prawn bisque I squid ink carole lace
Chicken livers-juniper berries I onion I garlic I balsamic vinegar I chili cream I ciabatta
Farm to fork confit heirloom cherry tomato l textures of cauliflower l egg noodles l shimeji mushrooms l cucumber I red onion I kale puree I edamame beans I parmesan tuile crumbs
Cajun prawns l Butternut compote l Prawn bisque Avocado I Shard bacon I Wasabi Mayo I balsamic/olive oil drizzle
Linguine allo scoglio- linguine with fresh tomato , calamari, prawns and mussels
Cannelloni with spinach and ricotta
Dukkha chicken breast and herbed parmesan polenta and dried apricot chutney
Surf Turf and Earth Beetroot and earl grey Cured salmon, dill emulsion, sweet, pickled cucumber, orange and vanilla gel, lemon segments
Baby chicken breast- stuffed with mushroom mousseline I potato croquette I cucumber ribbons I smoked brinjal puree i marinated baby tomato
Mushroom Gnocchi Mélange of wild mushroom I Potato gnocchi I Poached egg I Parmesan Tuile I Truffle zest
Crumbed Chicken I butter i lemon I tomato basil white wine wine vinegar, olive oil Green peppers, carrot, red peppers, onions- b
Grilled Beef Fillet I Medallions of beef fillet I feta I green fig preserve I sweet potato espuma I bok choi I honey port wine jus
Grilled Kingklip Lemon couscous l Cauliflower mousseline I Kachumbari salad l Shrimp & Champagne butter sauce
Lamb Rump Marple glazed baby carrots I Potato mille feuille I baby beetroot shavings I pea puree I mint gel
Thai Vegetable and Coconut curry parcel lemon pickle I peppadew I peanut salsa
Seared Duck breast Potato mille feuille I Leek puree I Shimeji mushrooms I onion marmalade I five spice roasted butternut I spring onion I orange and maple jus
Aged Beef Ribeye Potato mille feuille I Leek puree I Shimeji mushrooms I red wine jus
Chicken supreme Sichuan pepper coat I Chinese black rice in coconut cream I green beans I pineapple and ginger sauce
Seasonal fruit and a traditional sabayon
Study of berries blackberry & white chocolate short cake, gooseberry mouse, wild berry ice cream accompanied by raspberry coulis
White mousse I Red velvet cake I White chocolate I Crumble l Mixed berry sorbet
Soft centred chocolate pudding Vanilla ice cream I raspberry coulis
Passion fruit panna cotta with mango puree, mango macaron and fresh blueberries
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Assorted canapes I bruschetta I Cold Meats I Marinated olives
Beef carpaccio I goat cheese I strawberries I Yakitori sauce
Beetroot carpaccio I vegan cheese I strawberries I balsamic reduction/ rocket
Avocado & Sriracha Mayo I Shrimp I crab salad
Ostrich Carpaccio I Wasabi Mayo I Parmesan I Mixed Herbs
Red Onion Tarte Tartin I Olive Tapenade I Marinated Artichokes I Red Pepper Coulis
Pea and mint soup I Potato and Feta Salad
Tian of smoked salmon I waldof salad I wasabi mayo
Cajun brie I Cranberry I radish salad
Greek Calamari with glass noodles
Moroccan Mussels I chili I flaked almond I lemon
Contemporary Greek Salad I honey mustard sauce
Tataki of Beef I Ribbon Cucumber I Honey soy reduction I Heirloom Carrot
Poached Pear Salad I Blue Cheese I Candied nuts I Greens I Fig Dressing
Beef fillet I Bak choy I roasted bone marrow I whole grain mustard sauce
Classic Mediterrnean grilled prawn I arabiatta sauce I Rsotto Arancini I Soy Oil drizzle
Panko crumbed prawn I guacamole I mango salsa I chili aioli
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Butter roasted line fish I Heritage tomato I Cauliflower puree I Lime butter Sauce
Lamb Chop I Quinoa Salad I Confit Belly
Chicken bollantine I mashed potato I coconut infused sauce
Chicken Bon bon I Thai sweet chili
Kingklip I Apricot & Macademia nut crust I Glazed carrot I Parsley Oil
Aged Mini prime steak I Smoked cauliflower veloute I chumichuri
Confit Duck leg I red lentil coussallet I spinach I jus
Beer braised short rib I mashed potato I tenderstem brocolli
Braised lamb shank roll I mash I wilted spinach I jus
Chef's Assorted Mini Desserts- Cake , Tarts , Truffles
Strawberry Skewers I Balsamic & Chocolate Reduction
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Assorted canapes and bruschetta
Ox tongue carpaccio style / rocket/honey mustard
Amuse bouche , chef choice
Soup as yo like / Sour dough baguette
Caesar salad/yoghurt infused dressing
Contemporary Greek Salad/ honey mustard sauce
Contemporary caprese salad
Chicken salad , cucumber ribbons, mixed lettuce, red onion, red wine vinnagrette
Tian of smoked salmon /waldof salad/wasabi mayo
Aged Ribeye/sweet potato crisps/pak choy/light ponzu/ sweet chili mayo
Beef fillet , melange of vegetables, roasted bone marrow and mushroom sauce
Cape salmon/ prawn dumbling /cauliflower veloute /saffron sauce
Ostrich Fillet , tender stem broccoli, mashed sweet potato, red wine jus/petit salad
Duck breast/honey/pepper/ cauliflower puree/ creamed leeks/red wine essence
Butter roasted line fish, sauteed greens, cailiflflower puree , lime butter Sauce
Deboned whole reds- Slinger or Red snapper
Seared Norwegian Salmon/tenderstem broccoli/yakitori sauce
Butternut Samp Risotto Style topped with parmesan shavings
Seafood pasta / squid ink tagliatelle
Cake and macarons n more
Cake I Mousse I Gelato ice cream and more
Cape Brandy Pudding / Butterscotch sauce
Malva Pudding Pudding/ Creme Anglaise
Cream cheese pana cotta, , with berries macerated in port
Chef's Dessert Table
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Gluwein
Artisan Garlic Bread
Root vegetable salad
Nicoise Salad
Whole grain potato salad/ Poached quail egg
Peppadew and jalapeno quesidilla
Shatini
Chef's Boerewors
Marinated Minute Steaks
Marinated Pork Chops
Marinated Lamb Chops
Bbq Chicken Drumsticks
Melk tart
Malva pudding / butter scotch sauce
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