Chef Lauren Moniz

Chef At Home In Cape Town

I am newly qualified in Patisserie and Culinary Arts and have prior catering experience for small and medium size events. I am passionate about food and making sure my guests are satisfied. I am based in Burgundy Estate, Cape Town, however I am willing to travel. My menu’s may seem simple but the food I put out will exceed your expectations.

For me, cooking is...

An opportunity to get creative, connect people and bring flavor to all

I learned to cook at...

I have been cooking from a young age, in the last 2 years took my love for food further and studied Patisserie and Culinary Arts at CTIA Stellenbosch

A cooking secret...

Making sure ingredients are fresh, well-seasoned and keeping it simple

My menus

Spanish Tapas

STARTER

All inclusive

Spanish Gazpacho

Mini Meatballs served in a spicy garlic tomato sauce finished off with a squeeze of lemon

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tinto De Verano Sorbet (Spanish Red Wine Sorbet)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Baby Squid Served With Patatas Bravas

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crema Catalana

Mediterranean

STARTER

All inclusive

Stacked Aubergine, Red Pepper & Feta topped with micro-greens

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lemon Sorbet

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Slow Roasted Lamb Shank served with Creamy parmesan polenta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Rose water and roasted strawberry Panna cotta

Latin America

STARTER

All inclusive

Beef Empanadas served with spicy salsa and guacomole

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken Pozole served with lime, chilli & onion

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken Mole & Rice served with Avo, Chili's & Corn Salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Tart served with fresh berries and cream

French Flair

STARTER

All inclusive

Fig, Brie & Bacon Phyllo Cups

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cucumber & Lime Sorbet

French Onion Soup with fresh baguettes and herbed butter

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Coq Au Vin Served with Creamy Mash

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Fondant Served with Ice Cream & Berries

Little Italy

STARTER

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Rosemary Foccacia

Ministrina Soup

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut & Sage Ravioli

MAIN COURSE

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Slow Roasted Lamb Shank served with Creamy parmesan polenta

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse served with biscuit crumble, berry coulis and fresh strawberries

Asian Persuasion

STARTER

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Green Noodle Soup with Coconut Lemon Broth

FIRST COURSE

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Yellowfin Ceviche with Pineapple, Chilli & Coriander Salsa

Cucumber & Lime Sorbet

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken, Chilli & Basil Stir Fry

DESSERT

All inclusive

Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Compote

Spanish Tapas

STARTER

All inclusive

Spanish Gazpacho

Mini Meatballs served in a spicy garlic tomato sauce finished off with a squeeze of lemon

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tinto De Verano Sorbet (Spanish Red Wine Sorbet)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Baby Squid Served With Patatas Bravas

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crema Catalana

Mediterranean

STARTER

All inclusive

Stacked Aubergine, Red Pepper & Feta topped with micro-greens

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lemon Sorbet

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Slow Roasted Lamb Shank served with Creamy parmesan polenta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Rose water and roasted strawberry Panna cotta

Latin America

STARTER

All inclusive

Beef Empanadas served with spicy salsa and guacomole

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken Pozole served with lime, chilli & onion

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken Mole & Rice served with Avo, Chili's & Corn Salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Tart served with fresh berries and cream

French Flair

STARTER

All inclusive

Fig, Brie & Bacon Phyllo Cups

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cucumber & Lime Sorbet

French Onion Soup with fresh baguettes and herbed butter

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Coq Au Vin Served with Creamy Mash

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Fondant Served with Ice Cream & Berries

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Chef Lauren's reviews

4.28

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5 services

Chef Lauren was absolutely amazing. She created such a nice atmosphere for our 60th birthday celebrations while still being discreet and professional. Her food was exceptional, and she was so attentive to detail. The table setting was absolutely beautiful and it suited the venue to a tee. The food was to die for. The composition, flavour and textures of each individual dish was extraordinary and the menu worked perfectly as a whole. She knew exactly what we were lookng for. I can highly recomend Chef Lauren and we will definitely book her again!

Lauren was very attentive to our needs especially since we had guests who arrived late. The food was delicious and we did have a few picky eaters - she made sure they had options. The veg dishes were as nice as the meat dishes. Everyone enjoyed the food a lot! The crocodile green Thai curry was the best.

Very reliable. In time. Good ideas. Good taste. Ideas , flexible