Chef Tash Mautla

Private Chef In Sandton

I am a professional chef who is well conversant in an array of cuisines. I have worked in a variety of food settings from food trucks, music festivals, prime-time television to being a private chef.

This experience has allowed me to learn and be easily adaptable to different cooking styles.

I started cooking at a very tender age, so it has always been food for me.

For me, cooking is...

My life and a heartfelt and priceless expression of kindness and love.

I learned to cook at...

I started cooking when I was very young. I later went to a HTA culinary school as well as University of Johannesburg to fine tune my passion.

A cooking secret...

Preserving the integrity, showcasing and revealing the true beauty and uniqueness of each ingredient I use, regardless of the cuisine.

My menus

The Luxurious Mediterranean

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Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan & Truffle Oil – Thinly sliced beef fillet drizzled with black truffle oil and topped with shaved parmesan

Fresh Oysters with Lemon & Cucumber Mignonette – Ice-cold oysters served with a light and refreshing mignonette sauce

Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Olive Tapenade – Lightly seared tuna, sliced thin and served with a briny olive tapenade

Grilled Prawns with Chilli, Garlic & Olive Oil – Succulent prawns grilled with Mediterranean spices and drizzled with olive oil

Lobster & Avocado Cocktail with Citrus Dressing – Fresh lobster and avocado served in a light citrus dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Smoked Salmon & Burrata with Basil Pesto – Delicate smoked salmon paired with creamy burrata cheese, fresh pesto with bits

Wagyu Beef Tartare with Truffle served with Parmesan Crisps – Finely chopped Wagyu beef seasoned with truffle oil & fresh lime and served with crispy parmesan wafers

Lobster Bisque with Brandy & Saffron cream – A rich, creamy lobster soup infused with brandy and finished with saffron cream

Baked Brie with Caramelised Pears & Toasted Almonds – Warm, melting Brie cheese served with sweet pears and crunchy almonds

Halloumi with Honey & Pistachios – Golden-fried halloumi drizzled with honey, crushed pistachios and a micro-herb salad

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-Braised Lamb Shank with Rosemary, Parmesan & Garlic Mash – Fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, slow-cooked in pinotage and served with creamy garlic mash

Kingklip with Bubbly & Caviar Sauce – Flaky, buttery kingklip topped with a decadent cream, bubbly and caviar sauce

Beef Fillet with Red Wine Jus & Truffle Potato Purée – Tender fillet steak served with a rich red wine sauce and creamy truffle mash

Butter-Poached Lobster with Lemon & Garlic Butter Sauce – Tender lobster tail served with grilled vegetables and a citrus butter sauce

Mediterranean Seafood Risotto with Chardonnay – Creamy risotto with prawns, clams, mussels, and calamari in a fragrant white wine sauce topped with parmesan shavings

Harissa Grilled Kingklip with Herbed Couscous & Tzatziki – Chargrilled kingklip brushed with smoky harissa, paired with cool tzatziki served with root vegetables and wilted spinach

DESSERT

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Turkish Delight Cheesecake with Rose & Pistachios – Creamy cheesecake infused with rose water and topped with pistachios

Caramelised Fig & Honey Tart with Greek Yoghurt – Buttery tart filled with roasted figs and drizzled with honey

Milk Tart with Cinnamon & Cardamom – A South African classic with a Moroccan spice twist

Gold leaf roasted red wine pears, chantily cream and a honey drizzle with pistachios and bits

The Luxurious French

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Resh Oysters & Caviar – Premium oysters served on fragrant ice, drizzled with a delicate bubbly & shallot drizzle, topped with caviar

Wagyu Beef Tartare with Truffle & Quail Egg – Hand-chopped Wagyu beef, seasoned with truffle oil, capers & served with a quail egg yolk & crisps

Prawn Bisque with Whiskey & Butter-Poached Prawns – A rich, velvety bisque, finished with a touch of whiskey & butter-poached prawns

Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan & Truffle Oil – Thinly sliced beef fillet drizzled with truffle oil and topped with shaved parmesan

Garlic Butter Prawns with Torn Bread – Juicy prawns cooked in garlic butter and served with Freshly baked bread

Smoked Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese & Chives – Delicate salmon rolls & ribbons with herbed cream cheese and a squeeze of lemon

FIRST COURSE

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Caviar & Smoked Salmon Mille-Feuille – Delicate layers of smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and chives, topped with black caviar and lemon zest

Crispy Pork Belly with Apple Glaze – Slow-roasted pork belly with a sticky apple and brandy glaze

Chicken, prawn & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent – Flaky pastry filled with creamy chicken and mushroom in a white wine sauce

Lobster Cocktail with Citrus Dressing – Chilled lobster meat tossed in a zesty citrus dressing, served with crisp micro-greens

Salmon ribbons & roses, avocado & shallot mousse, salmon pate & mousse, mushroom soil and freshly baked bread

MAIN COURSE

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Ribeye with Truffle Potatoes & Pinotage Sauce – A perfectly flame-grilled ribeye, served with silky parmesan & truffle-infused potatoes & a rich red wine Pinotage sauce

Butter-Poached Lobster with Saffron – Lobster tail poached in herb butter, creamy garlic-infused polenta & luxurious bits

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Potatoes & Rosemary Jus – Succulent French-trimmed lamb rack with a herb crust, served with fondant potatoes, butternut purée & a fragrant pinotage & rosemary-infused jus

Salmon with Brown Butter, Capers & Lemon – Salmon, pan-fried in nutty brown butter and garlic, served with wilted baby spinach, pommes fondant & bits

Duck with Orange Sauce & Layered Potatoes – Crispy skin duck leg served with a decadent orange sauce & layered creamy potatoes & bits

DESSERT

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A silky & velvety lemon cheesecake with gold leaf, bits and flowers

A Chocolate & Berry Plate, Featuring Rich Chocolate Mousse, Ganache, Soil, Fresh Berries, Delicate Crumbles, Dark Chocolate Scrapings & gold leaf

Strawberry Mille-Feuille with Whipped Cream – Delicate layers of puff pastry and strawberries, finished with pure vanilla cream

Gold leaf roasted cognac pears, on a fresh cream custard, pistachio cream with a honey drizzle

Flambéed Malva Pudding with Infused Fruit Segments, Served with aa luxurious Amarula Custard, Topped with Gold Leaf

The Luxurious Breakfast

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Mini Smoked Salmon Pancakes – Buttery mini pancakes topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese & fresh dill

Bacon & Cheese Croquettes – Crispy fried croquettes filled with gooey cheese and smoky bacon

Avocado & Truffle Toast Bites – Freshly baked bread topped with creamy avocado, chorizo, & parmesan shavings & a drizzle of truffle oil & microgreens

Caramelized Pear & Brie Pastries – Flaky puff pastries filled with melted brie and sweet caramelised pears

Mushroom & Parmesan Tartlets – Buttery pastry shells filled with creamy mushroom & parmesan filling

Deep fried brioche with lamb minced meat, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Scrambled Eggs – Soft scrambled eggs infused with fresh herbs and topped with buttery lobster pieces

Cheesy Soufflé Omelette – A light and airy omelette filled with gruyere cheese, herbs

Baked Egg, Mushroom & Spinach Ramekins – Creamy eggs baked with wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic, cheese, served with sour cream

Truffle Mushroom Toast with olive oil-poached Eggs – Wild mushrooms cooked with cream & truffle oil, served on toasted bread with extra-virgin olive oil poached eggs

Smoked salmon & avocado tartlets

MAIN COURSE

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Eggs Benedict with Mini Steak Medallions – Perfectly poached eggs on toasted brioche with tender steak & silky hollandaise

Creamy Seafood & Egg Skillet – Prawns, calamari, and smoked salmon in a creamy, cheesy skillet with baked eggs

Wagyu Breakfast Burger – Juicy Wagyu beef patty, fried egg, crispy bacon, and hollandaise on a fresh brioche bun

Brioche French Toast with Mascarpone & Berries – Thick-cut brioche soaked in vanilla custard, fried in butter, and served with mascarpone, fresh berries, and a honey drizzle

Prawn, Cheese, Wild mushrooms & Truffle omelette

DESSERT

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Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissant Pudding – Layers of buttery croissants baked in a rich chocolate custard with roasted hazelnuts

Espresso & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta – A silky smooth coffee-infused panna cotta with a touch of vanilla

Mango & White Chocolate Mousse – Light mango mousse layered with creamy white chocolate and a crunchy biscuit base

Breakfast cheesecake stack

The Easy Italian

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Spicy Italian sausage & mozzarella-stuffed giant mushrooms served with micro-herbs

Prosciutto & Mozzarella Croquettes – crispy with a creamy center served with an avocado mousse

Springbok Carpaccio – with rocket, parmesan, and a truffle balsamic reduction

Herby mussel & shrimp on freshly made stuffed cannelloni

FIRST COURSE

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A trio of canapés

5 cheese croquettes with micro-greens on an avocado & fresh cream mousse

A creamy pâté made from smoked snoek, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon, tender snoek & mussel bites, preserves, served with crisp Melba toast

A creamy pâté made from salmon, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon, salmon ribbons, preserves, served with crisp Melba toast

Grilled aubergine rolls – Stuffed with ricotta, chorizo, ham & herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Deboned lamb shank in a red wine sauce on creamy mash served with wilted baby spinach

Stuffed Chicken Breast – With spinach, mozzarella & sundried tomatoes served with asparagus & decadent fresh cream potatoes

Pork Belly served with fluffy fresh cream, garlic & cheese mash & seasonal vegetables

A decadent "Steak & Chips" - Steak with polenta chips served with creamed spinach & butternut & truffle purée

A Decadent Salmon & Prawn Lasagna, layered with rich bechamel sauce served with a baby-leaf fresh salad

DESSERT

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Amarula Tiramisu with dark chocolate scrapings and dust

Flambéed Malva pudding with infused fruit segments, served with airy fresh cream custard and drizzled with a light citrus syrup

A decadent velvety lemon cheesecake with bits and flowers

A chocolate and berry plate with bits & flowers

Gold leaf roasted cognac pears, on a fresh cream custard, pistachio cream with a honey drizzle

The Easy Mediterranean

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Garlic Butter Prawns – Served with grilled ciabatta and citrus slaw

Baked Feta & Honey – Topped with pistachios, fresh herbs, served with freshly made garlic butter & herb pita

Chorizo & cheeses croquettes with micro-greens on a shallot, fresh cream & herb mousse

Lemon & Garlic Calamari & tentacles – Lightly charred with a harissa mayo sauce & served with a baby leaf salad &

FIRST COURSE

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Beef Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan – Drizzled with truffle oil and a balsamic reduction

Crispy Squid & Chorizo Salad – With a lime & cream dressing

Flame-Grilled Lamb Skewers – Served with mint yogurt

Lamb & Sundried Tomato Ravioli – Ravioli tossed in rosemary butter and topped with lamb and sundried tomatoes

Springbok Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan – Drizzled with truffle oil and a balsamic reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank – With rosemary mash, roasted garlic root vegetables and a Merlot jus

Mediterranean Pork Belly – Glazed with honey & served with charred heirloom baby tomatoes & seasonal vegetables

Grilled Ribeye Steak – With garlic butter & parmesan fries, bits & a fresh seasonal salad

Roasted Pork chops – Served with crispy polenta roses, a drizzle of cream sauce & rainbow carrots and a pear & parma-ham salad

Flame-charred stuffed harissa chicken, roast butternut with anise & cloves, bok choi with kaleidoscope tomatoes & a sweet & sour sauce

DESSERT

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Amarula Tiramisu with dark chocolate scrapings & bits

Honey & Fig Panna Cotta, flowers & bits

A chocolate & berry plate

Flambéed Malva pudding with infused fruit segments, served with airy fresh cream custard and drizzled with a light citrus syrup

Baklava baked pears, served with a yoghurt sauce, drizzled with macadamia & orange honey

The Easy French

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Baked camembert with garlic & rosemary, served with figs & flaky pastry triangles

Garlic butter snails with cheddar & parmesan served with freshly baked torn dipping bread

Steak tartare with capers & a decadent dressing served with wild rocket, parmesan shavings & freshly made loaded croutons

Butter prawns served with a crisp baby leaf citrus salad topped with exotic tomatoes

Bacon, salmon & cheese croquettes on an avocado mousse, served with a micro-green salad & a rich balsamic reduction

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy duck salad with baby salad leaves drizzled with a citrus dressing

Smoked red pepper & bacon salad & goat cheese,sour cream & bits served with bruschetta

Beef carpaccio, rocket & shaved parmesan served with fresh cream & dill devilled eggs with a balsamic reduction

Spicy chorizo, chicken & brie tartlets with balsamic drizzle

Loaded Roast bone marrow with a freshly baked garlic & cheese crostini

Decadent Lamb cigars & mini-meatballs served with a warm & creamy herby dipping sauce

Chicken & shrimp cigars with a smokey herb sauce & a fresh rocket & watercress salad

MAIN COURSE

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Beef short ribs on polenta, fragrant baby carrots, garlic spinach drizzled with a deep red wine sauce

Slow cooked fall-off the bone Lamb with rosemary potatoes, pumpkin scraping & a salad

Pork belly with honey on a sage sweet potato mash served with seasonal veggies drizzled with a pomegranate sauce

A decadent "Steak & Chips"

Herb, mushroom & spinach stuffed chicken, Roast butternut with Anise & cloves, bok choi with kaleidescope tomatoes & a mushroom sauce

DESSERT

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A chocolate & berry plate

Milk tart, fruit & mint tarter, bits & flowers

Flambéed Malva Pudding with Infused fruit segments, served with fresh cream custard

Honey & Pinotage roasted hibiscus pears with fresh cream, mint & pistachio garnish

Berry Cheesecake with delicate crumbles, finished with a berry coulis

The Indulgent Seas

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Salmon & Crab Cakes – A delicate blend of salmon & crab & served with a micro-herb salad & avocado roses & a zesty aioli

Grilled garlic-herb prawns - Succulent prawns grilled to perfection in butter, drizzled with a rich garlic & herb-infused butter served with bits

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Caper & Dill Dressing – Thinly sliced smoked salmon, garnished with capers, fresh dill & a seasonal salad

Salmon ribbons & roses, avocado & shallot mousse, salmon pate & mousse, mushroom soil and freshly baked olive bread

FIRST COURSE

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Seared scallops with parsley & garlic butter – Pan-seared scallops, served with a fragrant parsley & garlic butter sauce

Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Soy-Lime Dressing – Fresh tuna diced and tossed with creamy avocado, drizzled with a soy-lime dressing, and garnished with microgreens

Crispy Prawns with Mango Salsa – Lightly battered prawns served with a refreshing mango salsa and a touch of chili for a kick

Citrus-Cured salmon with dill dressing – Fresh salmon lightly cured with citrus, paired with a tangy dill dressing served a fruity salsa & smoked sweetcorn

MAIN COURSE

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Butter-Poached Lobster Tail with Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Sweet lobster tail poached in butter, paired with rich garlic mashed potatoes and a side of steamed asparagus

Lobster Roll with Lemon Mayo – Sweet lobster meat stuffed in a buttery brioche roll, dressed in creamy lemon mayo

Southern Seafood Boil – A decadent seafood boil featuring lobster tails, crab legs, prawns, and mussels, seasoned with Old Bay spices, garlic, and lemon

Grilled Squid with Mediterranean Couscous – Grilled squid paired with a fragrant Mediterranean couscous, drizzled with lemon and olive oil

Prawns in a Coconut & Lime Curry Sauce – Plump prawns cooked in a creamy coconut-curry sauce with a zesty hint of lime, served with basmati rice

DESSERT

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A silky & velvety lemon cheesecake with gold leaf, bits and flowers

Milk tart, fruit & mint tarter, bits & flowers

Flambéed Malva Pudding with Infused Fruit Segments, Served with Homemade Amarula Custard and Fresh Cream, Topped with a Gold Leaf Garnish, and Drizzled with a Light Citrus Syrup for added freshness

Carrot cake and cream

The Luxurious Seas

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Fresh Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Lime – Fresh tuna finely diced, paired with creamy avocado, a touch of lime & topped with delicate caviar

Chargrilled Squid with Harissa & Lemon Zest – Perfectly charred squid brushed with spicy harissa and fresh lemon zest, served with microgreens

Crispy Prawns with Smoked Paprika Aioli – Plump prawns wrapped in kataifi, served with a smoky aioli & seasonal bits

Crispy Shrimp Cocktail – Chilled shrimp on avocado & heirloom tomatoes served with a tangy cocktail sauce, a hint of heat & micro-greens

A smoked hummus bowl with Lobster with a peppadew & sundried tomato sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Tail with Lemon & Truffle Butter – Tender, sweet lobster tail served with a rich, aromatic truffle butter on whipped feta bed

Citrus-Cured Salmon with Dill Crème Fraîche – Fresh salmon lightly cured with citrus and paired with a tangy dill crème fraîche & asparagus

Grilled Calamari with parsley & garlic butter – Tender calamari grilled to perfection, served with a rich parsley & garlic butter sauce on a cauliflower purée

Baked Oysters Rockefeller – Fresh oysters topped with a rich mixture of spinach, cheese & breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection

Lobster Cocktail with Citrus Dressing – Chilled lobster meat tossed in a zesty citrus dressing, ponzu infused baby tomatoes, served with crisp micro-greens

MAIN COURSE

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Butter-Poached Lobster with Garlic & Herb Potato Purée – Luxurious lobster poached in butter, served with a smooth garlic-infused potato purée & truffle infused rainbow carrots

Lobster Bisque with Whiskey Cream – A rich, velvety lobster bisque infused with whiskey & finished with a touch of cream & lobster bits

Creamy prawns – Creamy prawns, fried to perfection on decadent mash served with wilted baby spinach & a butternut purée

Lobster Roll with Lemon Mayo – A luxurious lobster roll, stuffed with sweet lobster meat & creamy chorizo & lemon mayo in a freshly baked brioche, topped with wild mushrooms

Seared scallops on pasta – Pan-seared scallops paired with creamy truffle pasta topped with parmesan & fresh herbs

Prawn & Chorizo Tagliatelle in garlic butter sauce – A decadent pasta dish with succulent prawns & chorizo in a rich garlic butter sauce

Mediterranean salmon, asparagus, seasonal vegetables and a herby hollandaise sauce

DESSERT

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A Chocolate & Berry plate - Rich chocolate mousse & ganache, fresh berries, delicate crumbles & a dark chocolate scraping

A silky & velvety lemon cheesecake with gold leaf, bits and flowers

Flambéed Malva Pudding with Infused Fruit Segments, Served with Homemade Amarula Custard and Fresh Cream, Topped with a Gold Leaf Garnish, and Drizzled with a Light Citrus Syrup for added freshness

Berry panna cotta with bits, gold leaf, and flowers

Gold leaf roasted cognac pears, on a fresh cream custard, pistachio cream with a honey drizzle

The Luxurious Mediterranean

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Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan & Truffle Oil – Thinly sliced beef fillet drizzled with black truffle oil and topped with shaved parmesan

Fresh Oysters with Lemon & Cucumber Mignonette – Ice-cold oysters served with a light and refreshing mignonette sauce

Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Olive Tapenade – Lightly seared tuna, sliced thin and served with a briny olive tapenade

Grilled Prawns with Chilli, Garlic & Olive Oil – Succulent prawns grilled with Mediterranean spices and drizzled with olive oil

Lobster & Avocado Cocktail with Citrus Dressing – Fresh lobster and avocado served in a light citrus dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Salmon & Burrata with Basil Pesto – Delicate smoked salmon paired with creamy burrata cheese, fresh pesto with bits

Wagyu Beef Tartare with Truffle served with Parmesan Crisps – Finely chopped Wagyu beef seasoned with truffle oil & fresh lime and served with crispy parmesan wafers

Lobster Bisque with Brandy & Saffron cream – A rich, creamy lobster soup infused with brandy and finished with saffron cream

Baked Brie with Caramelised Pears & Toasted Almonds – Warm, melting Brie cheese served with sweet pears and crunchy almonds

Halloumi with Honey & Pistachios – Golden-fried halloumi drizzled with honey, crushed pistachios and a micro-herb salad

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-Braised Lamb Shank with Rosemary, Parmesan & Garlic Mash – Fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, slow-cooked in pinotage and served with creamy garlic mash

Kingklip with Bubbly & Caviar Sauce – Flaky, buttery kingklip topped with a decadent cream, bubbly and caviar sauce

Beef Fillet with Red Wine Jus & Truffle Potato Purée – Tender fillet steak served with a rich red wine sauce and creamy truffle mash

Butter-Poached Lobster with Lemon & Garlic Butter Sauce – Tender lobster tail served with grilled vegetables and a citrus butter sauce

Mediterranean Seafood Risotto with Chardonnay – Creamy risotto with prawns, clams, mussels, and calamari in a fragrant white wine sauce topped with parmesan shavings

Harissa Grilled Kingklip with Herbed Couscous & Tzatziki – Chargrilled kingklip brushed with smoky harissa, paired with cool tzatziki served with root vegetables and wilted spinach

DESSERT

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Turkish Delight Cheesecake with Rose & Pistachios – Creamy cheesecake infused with rose water and topped with pistachios

Caramelised Fig & Honey Tart with Greek Yoghurt – Buttery tart filled with roasted figs and drizzled with honey

Milk Tart with Cinnamon & Cardamom – A South African classic with a Moroccan spice twist

Gold leaf roasted red wine pears, chantily cream and a honey drizzle with pistachios and bits

The Luxurious French

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Resh Oysters & Caviar – Premium oysters served on fragrant ice, drizzled with a delicate bubbly & shallot drizzle, topped with caviar

Wagyu Beef Tartare with Truffle & Quail Egg – Hand-chopped Wagyu beef, seasoned with truffle oil, capers & served with a quail egg yolk & crisps

Prawn Bisque with Whiskey & Butter-Poached Prawns – A rich, velvety bisque, finished with a touch of whiskey & butter-poached prawns

Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan & Truffle Oil – Thinly sliced beef fillet drizzled with truffle oil and topped with shaved parmesan

Garlic Butter Prawns with Torn Bread – Juicy prawns cooked in garlic butter and served with Freshly baked bread

Smoked Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese & Chives – Delicate salmon rolls & ribbons with herbed cream cheese and a squeeze of lemon

FIRST COURSE

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Caviar & Smoked Salmon Mille-Feuille – Delicate layers of smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and chives, topped with black caviar and lemon zest

Crispy Pork Belly with Apple Glaze – Slow-roasted pork belly with a sticky apple and brandy glaze

Chicken, prawn & Mushroom Vol-au-Vent – Flaky pastry filled with creamy chicken and mushroom in a white wine sauce

Lobster Cocktail with Citrus Dressing – Chilled lobster meat tossed in a zesty citrus dressing, served with crisp micro-greens

Salmon ribbons & roses, avocado & shallot mousse, salmon pate & mousse, mushroom soil and freshly baked bread

MAIN COURSE

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Ribeye with Truffle Potatoes & Pinotage Sauce – A perfectly flame-grilled ribeye, served with silky parmesan & truffle-infused potatoes & a rich red wine Pinotage sauce

Butter-Poached Lobster with Saffron – Lobster tail poached in herb butter, creamy garlic-infused polenta & luxurious bits

Salmon with Brown Butter, Capers & Lemon – Salmon, pan-fried in nutty brown butter and garlic, served with wilted baby spinach, pommes fondant & bits

Duck with Orange Sauce & Layered Potatoes – Crispy skin duck leg served with a decadent orange sauce & layered creamy potatoes & bits

DESSERT

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A silky & velvety lemon cheesecake with gold leaf, bits and flowers

A Chocolate & Berry Plate, Featuring Rich Chocolate Mousse, Ganache, Soil, Fresh Berries, Delicate Crumbles, Dark Chocolate Scrapings & gold leaf

Strawberry Mille-Feuille with Whipped Cream – Delicate layers of puff pastry and strawberries, finished with pure vanilla cream

Gold leaf roasted cognac pears, on a fresh cream custard, pistachio cream with a honey drizzle

Flambéed Malva Pudding with Infused Fruit Segments, Served with aa luxurious Amarula Custard, Topped with Gold Leaf

The Luxurious Breakfast

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Mini Smoked Salmon Pancakes – Buttery mini pancakes topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese & fresh dill

Bacon & Cheese Croquettes – Crispy fried croquettes filled with gooey cheese and smoky bacon

Avocado & Truffle Toast Bites – Freshly baked bread topped with creamy avocado, chorizo, & parmesan shavings & a drizzle of truffle oil & microgreens

Caramelized Pear & Brie Pastries – Flaky puff pastries filled with melted brie and sweet caramelised pears

Mushroom & Parmesan Tartlets – Buttery pastry shells filled with creamy mushroom & parmesan filling

Deep fried brioche with lamb minced meat, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Scrambled Eggs – Soft scrambled eggs infused with fresh herbs and topped with buttery lobster pieces

Cheesy Soufflé Omelette – A light and airy omelette filled with gruyere cheese, herbs

Baked Egg, Mushroom & Spinach Ramekins – Creamy eggs baked with wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic, cheese, served with sour cream

Truffle Mushroom Toast with olive oil-poached Eggs – Wild mushrooms cooked with cream & truffle oil, served on toasted bread with extra-virgin olive oil poached eggs

Smoked salmon & avocado tartlets

MAIN COURSE

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Eggs Benedict with Mini Steak Medallions – Perfectly poached eggs on toasted brioche with tender steak & silky hollandaise

Creamy Seafood & Egg Skillet – Prawns, calamari, and smoked salmon in a creamy, cheesy skillet with baked eggs

Wagyu Breakfast Burger – Juicy Wagyu beef patty, fried egg, crispy bacon, and hollandaise on a fresh brioche bun

Brioche French Toast with Mascarpone & Berries – Thick-cut brioche soaked in vanilla custard, fried in butter, and served with mascarpone, fresh berries, and a honey drizzle

Prawn, Cheese, Wild mushrooms & Truffle omelette

DESSERT

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Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissant Pudding – Layers of buttery croissants baked in a rich chocolate custard with roasted hazelnuts

Espresso & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta – A silky smooth coffee-infused panna cotta with a touch of vanilla

Mango & White Chocolate Mousse – Light mango mousse layered with creamy white chocolate and a crunchy biscuit base

Breakfast cheesecake stack

The Easy Italian

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Spicy Italian sausage & mozzarella-stuffed giant mushrooms served with micro-herbs

Prosciutto & Mozzarella Croquettes – crispy with a creamy center served with an avocado mousse

Springbok Carpaccio – with rocket, parmesan, and a truffle balsamic reduction

Herby mussel & shrimp on freshly made stuffed cannelloni

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

A trio of canapés

5 cheese croquettes with micro-greens on an avocado & fresh cream mousse

A creamy pâté made from smoked snoek, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon, tender snoek & mussel bites, preserves, served with crisp Melba toast

A creamy pâté made from salmon, cream cheese, and a hint of lemon, salmon ribbons, preserves, served with crisp Melba toast

Grilled aubergine rolls – Stuffed with ricotta, chorizo, ham & herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Deboned lamb shank in a red wine sauce on creamy mash served with wilted baby spinach

Stuffed Chicken Breast – With spinach, mozzarella & sundried tomatoes served with asparagus & decadent fresh cream potatoes

Pork Belly served with fluffy fresh cream, garlic & cheese mash & seasonal vegetables

A decadent "Steak & Chips" - Steak with polenta chips served with creamed spinach & butternut & truffle purée

A Decadent Salmon & Prawn Lasagna, layered with rich bechamel sauce served with a baby-leaf fresh salad

DESSERT

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Amarula Tiramisu with dark chocolate scrapings and dust

Flambéed Malva pudding with infused fruit segments, served with airy fresh cream custard and drizzled with a light citrus syrup

A decadent velvety lemon cheesecake with bits and flowers

A chocolate and berry plate with bits & flowers

Gold leaf roasted cognac pears, on a fresh cream custard, pistachio cream with a honey drizzle

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Chef Tash's reviews

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Loved chef Tash’s passion and enthusiasm for food and her work.

Best idea ever!! We enjoyed being served delicious French Cuisine in our beautiful garden. Our menu was sent via email, printed would have added to the presentation. Next time.

Tash was an absolute pleasure, the food was delicious and she has a lovely personality. 10/10!

Tash was incredible - she really went the extra mile and would book her again in a heart beat - so engaging and the food was phenomenal.

Chef Tash was extremely professional and easy to work with from the very beginning. She offered/allowed additions to the menu and curated a menu perfect for all the guests at my event. Once meal time arrived she explained the story behind each dish, even giving a background on South African culture and how it played into the preparation of each dish. The food was absolutely delicious and her attention to detail phenomenal. I would definitely suggest anyone looking for a chef to utilize her and look forward to booking with her in the future.

Tash and her team provided an excellent dinner service. She communicated with me throughout the process, from beginning to end. She was able to cater to a strictly vegan menu and all the courses were marvelous. Everything from plating to taste was fantastic and she is honestly a wonderful human being. Anyone who books with her is guaranteed to have a professional, uniquely catered for and delicious menu that is worthy of world class fine dining standards.

Chef Tash and Litha were excellent. Her exuberance and love for cooking made her food all the more enjoyable. The food was fresh, vibrant, filled with culture and love. Her energy is beautiful and makes the experience memorable. An exceptional experience for my husband and I for his 40th. Thank you Chef Tash and your amazing Sous chef Litha

Chef Tash & her team were absolutely incredible. We hosted a few couples for a romantic Valentine's dinner and her menu was extraordinary. Beautifully presented, with flavour profiles that were out of this world. I love how she gracefully accepted my request when planning the menu, and included ingredients that matched our evening. She's exceptionally professional and her story inspired us all to reach for our dreams. She has a beautiful spirit that filled our home with lots of warmth. Highly recommend Chef Tash and we can't wait to experience her cooking again.

Chef Tash and her sous chef Litha were absolutely amazing. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed her food and her presence. She has a great energy which translated onto her food. The food itself was well presented, fresh and absolutely divine. We will be definitely be using her services again

Just WOW! What a chef!! Chef Tash is AMAZING!! Not only did she work with me in great detail to get the menu right, she even took the time to give me options and catered to my every need. She was punctual, professional & is a true master of her craft. We even got to pick her brain on flavor profiles of the masterpiece of a spread she's curated for our gathering. Gave us tips and pointers in the kitchen She's warm, kind, funny and just amazing. I will 100% reach back out to Chef Tash again for her services. Everything was exceptional! (Especially the desserts...OMG the desserts!)

What an incredible experience. Chef Tash and her team were amazing in every way. The food was spectacular. Would highly recommend!

Tash Mautla was fantastic, what a beautiful person inside and out, we had the most wonderful experience with food to die for, thank you to Tash and her wonderful assistant.

Chef Tash breezed into our home and this tiny pocket dynamite cooked up a birthday feast to die for. She brought her soux-chef (her son) and they gave us a 4-course meal to die for. The food melted in your mouth and the taste sensations hit the mark. The plates were so beautifully decorated with such care and precision. I mean - she even made her own butter while in my kitchen !!!!!. Her butternut soup was the best we have ever eaten, and as for her steak... just out of this world. I can only recommend her to anyone who wants to have a home chef experience.

Tash was awesome, she presented her dishes well, with excellence and class. We enjoyed the quality of her dishes along with the story behind them, ingredients and taste was 5 star.

The experience with Chef Tash was incredible! She is a true professional and the food as well as the service was impeccable. I value her discretion and tact. She made a real impression and I'll recommend her without hesitation. It was a 5-star experience!

Chef Tash is an incredible human being who made a special night even more so. Easily provided the best food and food experience we've had in the last decade! 11/10 !!!

Thank you Chef Tash for treating us to the most amazing dinner for my husband’s birthday! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Chef Tash was so easy to communicate with during the planning phase. On the day she was so lovely to chat to and laugh with but was never intrusive. And we loved the fact that we didn’t have to worry about washing up after dinner- Chef Tash made sure that our kitchen was spotless after the meal. We would highly recommend Chef Tash!

Chef Tash was absolutely brilliant. I arragend the dinner for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary and found her via the website. I am in London so had to arrange it all remotely. I received rave reviews from my parents, and all of the other guests. The food was excellent, her service excellent, and all around would highly recommend her for any function. Thank you Chef Tash!!!

Absolutely incredible experience, definitely would do this again

I have only used TakeAChef once, however I would only ever use Chef Tash and her assistant Again if we were to arrange another event. They exceeded expectations on presentation and tastiness of the dishes. A wonderful experience having a chef taking care of everything. We loved having them in our home and have already been recommending them :) Thank you!

Loved chef Tash’s passion and enthusiasm for food and her work.

Best idea ever!! We enjoyed being served delicious French Cuisine in our beautiful garden. Our menu was sent via email, printed would have added to the presentation. Next time.

Tash was an absolute pleasure, the food was delicious and she has a lovely personality. 10/10!

Tash was incredible - she really went the extra mile and would book her again in a heart beat - so engaging and the food was phenomenal.