Chef Ru *
Private Chef In Cape TownI am a professional chef with over 10 years experience in the industry. I enjoy cooking with local produce to create exquisite dishes teaming with flavour. Through extensive travel I have mastered the art of fusion cooking and celebrating the diversity of food and ingredients we have at our disposal in Cape Town. Recently I developed a deep passion for plant based cooking and making vegetables a tasty and delectable addition to all my meals. I am well versed in catering to all dietary requirements including vegan, lactose free and gluten free meals.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Is the reason I get up every morning. I live and breathe and even dream about food. It is in my blood. I believe it is my purpose.
I learned to cook at...
In my mothers kitchen since I was 4 years old and formally trained at Chefs Training and Innovation Academy in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.
A cooking secret...
A passion for turning basic recipes into exquisite delicacies
My menus
Wild Mushroom and parmesan arancini with braised shimeji mushrooms and truffle aioli (V)
Beetroot tataki with almond brittle, wild rocket and cashew cream
Mezze platter with hummus, roasted peppers, marinated feta, olives, falafel balls, meatballs, hummus
Asian cucumber salad with sesame oil, chilli, toasted peanuts, rice wine and apple cider vinegar, honey, toasted black and white sesame seeds
Honey Dijon Buckwheat Brussel Sprouts
Green goddess pasta with peas and asparagus
Green Salad with celery, spring onions, cucumber, dill, Italian parsley, yellow peppers, the dressing is blended basil, feta, Greek yoghurt and lemon juice
Balsamic and Honey Roasted Carrots with thyme
Tomato, basil and lemon linguine with black pepper
Hasselbeck roasted potatoes drizzled with cream cheese, a little pesto finished with fresh baby mixed tomatoes
Spicy Eggplant & Miso Tahini Sauce
BBQ Lamb chops with mint dressing
Herb crusted Kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes
Peppered Beef Fillet/Picana with Chimichurri
Dijon and Dill Baked Salmon Trout
Chilli, Lime, Garlic and Coriander Marinade Mediterranean Halloumi Skewers
Gochujang miso salmon, pickled ginger juice creme fraiche, apple lime dill salad, avocado and sesame
Chocolate malva pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Phyllo Galette with roasted nectarines
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Goat Cheese Crème Brûlée with Lamb's Lettuce and Apple Dressing
Smoked Salmon Tartare On marinated beetroot with citrus crème fraîche & dill, served with toasted sourdough baguette
Roast beetroot, cranberry & apple salad With whipped vegan feta & date molasses
Almond & Cranberry Camembert Deep fried camembert cheese topped with cranberry ganache and roasted Almond flakes
Bacon & Cherry Kisses Skewers of cherries wrapped in bacon and coated in a sticky BBQ and Cherry sauce
Prawn Thermidor King prawns cooked in a mornay gratin with cheese, an apple & herb garnish
Smoked duck, mango, chilli, baby leaves, mandarin dressing
Mushroom Burrata tart, savoury stewed pears, mushroom velouté, smoked pearl onions, herb oil
Spice crusted lamb rack, braised spinach, potato, mustard chilli cream, mint gel, coriander butter
SALMON & SAFFRON Pan fried salmon with saffron & lemon cream sauce, buttered spinach & chive mash
Cranberry BBQ Ribs Pork ribs, glazed with cranberry BBQ sauce, served with slaw, buttered corn
Root vegetable wellington Crispy roast potatoes, Tenderstem broccoli, carrots and roasted parsnips. Finished with pomegranate seeds and served with a rich vegan gravy (VE)
Pain Perdu A sweet brioche bread pudding with cream, salted caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Apple & Blackberry Crumble with vanilla creme anglaise
Christmas chocolate brownie Served warm with a rich chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. Topped with a festive chocolate and dusted with gold dust (V)
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Sesame crusted tuna tataki with pickled radish and ponzu dressing
Chilli lime prawns with coriander mango salsa
Pumpkin Fennel Soup with and butter poached Prawn
Baked oysters with preserved lemon, parsley and panko breadcrumb
Prawns with cucumber raita and green oil
Prawn Tom Yum and Sticky Rice
Herb crusted Kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, lemon caper beurre blanc and green oil
Gochujang grilled salmon, pickled ginger jus, sweet pomme puree, orange sesame broccolini and edamame salad
Apricot glazed grilled snoek with pumpkin puree and confit baby onions, lemon butter mangetout
Butter poached rainbow trout with cauliflower puree and garlic butter and caper sauce
‘Bread and Cheese’ Savoury bread and butter pudding with camembert
Miso Apple crumble with cinnamon and vegan vanilla ice cream
Peach and berry mini pavlovas with raspberry puree
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
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Caprese skewer with balsamic glaze
Moroccan Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze
Chermoula roasted cauliflower pops with bambara bean puree and sesame paprika sprinkle
Potato rosti with chakalaka and sour cream
Peppered roast beef and horseradish on sourdough
Beetroot mousse and smoked mackarel blinis
Beef mince samoosas with cucumber raita
Mini bunny chow with butter chicken
Piri piri Nandos prawns
Mushroom arancini with biltong dip
Pulled pork tartlets with asian BBQ sauce
Thai beef skewers with chilli soy dip
Prosciutto, griddled peach and mozzarella skewers
Mixed grill braai board with a selection barbequed meat and peri peri sauce
"Amagwinya noatchaar" Fried doughnuts with spicy beef mince and relish
Mini melktert
Malva pudding cups with amarula custard
Trifle shots with raspberry jelly and rooibos infused custard
Mini cheesecake, with fresh raspberries, and raspberry coulis
Apple pie rice paper rolls with cinnamon coconut cream
Mauyu- Baobab fruit creme anglase and lemon cake
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Asian pulled pork with cornbread waffles
Tiramisu cruffle( croissant waffle) with mascarpone cream, coffee syrup, chocolate and raspberries
Toasted bagels with smoked salmon, fennel, whipped ricotta poached egg, chive oil
Shortrib Hash- Tender pieces of short rib with demi glace, shredded potatoes, peppers, charred baby onions and sunny side up egg
Brioche french toast with clotted cream, fresh berries and honey/maple syrup
Continental breakfast
Roast beef sandwich with swiss cheese, pickles mayo mustard and horseradish
Champagne float
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Sesame crusted tuna tataki with pickled radish and ponzu dressing
Mushroom arancini with truffle aioli, microgreens and sundried tomato vinaigrette (V)
Pulled pork tartlets with asian BBQ sauce
Springbok carpaccio with micro herbs, cashew mousse, macerated blackberries and a pomegranate and balsamic reduction
Pumpkin Fennel Soup with and crispy pumpkin skin and sweet potato crisp
Butter poached salmon with lemon caper beurre blanc
Seared salmon, crispy salmon skin, trout caviar, lemon risotto, green oil, charred asparagus with garlic
Herb crusted Kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, lemon caper beurre blanc and green oil
Beef fillet with pesto pomme anna (Thinly sliced roasted potatoes), sautéed shimeji mushrooms and mushroom purée
Ginger braised pork belly with glazed carrots, cauliflower puree and cherry reduction
Roast Lamb with yoghurt mint sauce, duck fat potatoes, spring vegetables and Rooibos demi glaze
Amarula infused Créme bruleé with mascerated berries and vanilla ice cream
Chocolate malva pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Sweet potato cheesecake
Peach and berry mini pavlovas with raspberry puree
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Massaged kale salad with roast apricots, barley and maple tahini dressing
Lebanese Tabbouleh salad with bulgar, fresh mint, pomegranate and lemon parsley dressing
Smashed confit potatoes
Chicken involtini stuffed with ricotta and spinach
Baked ratatouille
BBQ Lamb chops with mint dressing
Yoghurt marinated chicken
Chickpea and chorizo quinoa pilaf
Chicken kebabs with tzatziki sauce
Sticky bbq ribs
Asian slaw with miso mayo
Steamed green veg
Chocolate brownie sundaes with chuckles ice cream and caramel sauce
Chocolate malva pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Ice cream with berry compote
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Ratatouille stack with pesto sauce and balsalmic glaze
Wild Mushroom and parmesan arancini with braised shimeji mushrooms and truffle aioli (V)
Beetroot carpaccio with cashew cheese mousse, arugula, almond brittle and orange vinaigrette (V)
Garden of Eden Salad with seasonal tomatoes, roasted black grapes, herb vinaigrette with vegan feta cheese (V)
Crispy Haloumi Salad Fennel and Orange Slaw - Chilli ginger dressing, baby Cos Lettuce
Brown mushroom gnocchi with tempura eggplant - pecorino cacio - truffle cream
Miso glazed king oyster mushroom with, pumpkin puree, garlic sesame aioli, edamame dust (V)
Tamari shiitake mushrooms with kimchi fried black rice with miso butternut puree (V)
Harissa spiced cauliflower, leek risotto, green oil, crispy onion, charred asparagus with garlic (V)
Sundried tomato and hummus tagliatelle with herb oil
Balsalmic Glazed Oyster Mushrooms with pomme puree and petit pois
Vegan brownie sundae with coconut ice cream and caramel sauce
Peach galette with blackberry thyme syrup and vegan vanilla ice cream
Vegan chocolate malva pudding with coconut caramel sauce
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