Private Chef
Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.
Enjoy the experience
There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.
Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.
How it works
Personalize your request
Receive menu proposals
Get chatty with your chefs
Book your experience
Enjoy!
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22346 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in South Africa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Curried prawns with aubergines parmigiana, basil pesto
Fresh and confit tomato tartar, homemade chips
Linefish ceviche lime and coconut, mango salad
Linefish tartare leche del tigre
Gaspacho with golden croutons and raw vegetables
Grilled linefish sauteed vegetables and saffron beurre blanc
Grilled kingklip in courgette scales, homemade gnocchi and shiso dressing
Grilled linefish with venere rice, pak choi and jalapeño sauce
Prawns wrapped with tagliatelle and truffle sauce, watercress salad
Ravioli of prawns and mushroom, bouillabaisse vinaigrette
Rack of lamb, gratin dauphinoi, fine beans and rosemary jus
Pork belly with crackling, pak choi and home made truffled potato pure
Beef picania chimichurri, potato darphin and sauteed mushrooms
Tournedos rossini
Chicken filet filled with mushrooms in potato cage, sauteed spinach
Vanilla creme brulee with blueberry financier
Crêpes suzette
Pavlova with fresh fruits
Half cooked chocolate soufle, vanilla ice cream and berries
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits,
Floating canapes x3 (selection will be confirmed along with menu, so no dishes over lap)
Crayfish done on the fire with smoked avocado and jalapeno
Gazpacho served with focaccia
Fresh oysters - served traditionally or asian style
Charcuterie, local cheese, preserves, dips, pates, artichokes, olives (and many more) home baked breads ect.. luxury platters)
Fresh salads and sides to accompany one of the above selections
Seafood symphony of prawns, crayfish or squid, mussels, whole fish, and 5 side dish to accompany the selection
Traditional: turkey or chicken, gammon, roast lamb or beef, arancini balls, crispy duck fat potatoes, asparagus with hollandaise, green salad with orange vinaigrette, roast butternut and beetroot, string green beans (open to your suggestions) ,
Chocolate brownie and berry trifle or traditional trifle
Pavlova served with berries or summer passion fruit and pineapple, lemon curd and cream topped with sparkles, great for a celebration
Christmas cake or other (open to your suggestions)
Biltong and cheese platters - assorted game biltong (springbok, kudu, beef) with aged cheddar, gouda, and chili-infused cheeses
Mini braai broodjies - miniature versions of the classic toasted sandwich with cheddar, tomato, and onion grilled over the fire
Corn ribs with smoked paprika butter - sweetcorn quarters chargrilled until smoky, brushed with paprika-infused butter
Mini wors bites with mustard dip - bite-sized boerewors skewered and served with a tangy whole-grain mustard dip
Boerewors - traditional south african sausage, coiled and grilled to juicy perfection
Lamb chops with garlic and rosemary marinade - tender lamb cutlets marinated in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary
Whole grilled snook with apricot basting
Sticky bbq chicken wings - grilled wings glazed with a homemade sticky barbecue sauce featuring honey, soy, and smoked paprika
Malva pudding with amarula cream sauce - traditional south african sponge cake served with a warm custard flavored with amarula liqueur
Grilled pineapple skewers with honey and lime - sweet and tangy dessert, charred over the fire, drizzled with honey and a squeeze of lime juice
Koeksisters - syrup-soaked braided doughnuts for a sweet, sticky finish
Traditional trifle - layers of sponge cake soaked in sherry, custard, jelly, and fruit, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds
Ceaser salad with olive croutons
South african chakalaka
Green salad
Bbq chicken wings
Beef sliders with smoked melted cheese
Grilled t-bone steaks
Grilled chicken thighs
Smoked sausage
Grilled lamb chops
Sundried couscous salad
Grilled vegetables
Garlic and butter bread
Roasted yellow corn
Fruit platter
Roasted beet carpaccio - citrus segments, baby rocket, toasted pistachios, balsamic reduction
Grilled asparagus and avocado tartine charred asparagus, smashed avocado, microgreens, and lemon zest on organic sourdough
Creamy carrot and ginger soup - garnished with coconut cream swirls and herb oil
Chilled cucumber and avocado soup with fresh dill, lemon, and a drizzle of chive oil
Smoky eggplant steak red wine reduction, smoked sweet potato purée, sautéed seasonal greens, and baby heirloom carrots
Pan-seared cauliflower steak - topped with chimichurri, served with sweet potato mash and roasted vegetables
Stuffed bell pepper - filled with herbed quinoa, roasted chickpeas, and a tomato coulis
Vegan chocolate tart - salted caramel, fresh raspberries, and coconut chantilly
Coconut panna cotta - topped with passion fruit coulis and fresh mint
Almond and orange cake glazed with dark chocolate, served with seasonal berries
Mini caprese skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze)
Blinis with smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and dill
Brie and cranberry phyllo cups
Zucchini fritters with tzatziki
Watermelon cubes with feta, mint, and balsamic reduction
Roasted red pepper and hummus crostini
Coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce
Grilled halloumi with honey and thyme
Beef wellington bites
Wild mushroom and parmesan arancini
Spinach and ricotta stuffed phyllo pockets
Seared tuna tataki with soy glaze
Grilled lamb chops with mint pesto
Mini cheesecakes (strawberry, caramel, or chocolate)
Dark chocolate mousse cups with fresh berries
Lemon posset with shortbread
Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Herb-crusted roast lamb with mint yogurt dressing
Whole roast chicken with lemon, garlic, and rosemary
Moroccan spiced cauliflower steak (vegetarian option)
Honey-glazed carrots with thyme
Sweet potato wedges with a tahini drizzle
Wild rice pilaf with toasted nuts and dried cranberries
Caesar salad with a homemade dressing
Grilled corn on the cob with chili butter
Lemon posset with shortbread
Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce
Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate mousse with a hint of orange
Baklava with pistachio and honey
Classic cheesecake – with a berry compote
Tempura platter – assorted tempura-fried shrimp, seasonal vegetables (sweet potato, zucchini, mushrooms)
Gyoza dumplings – pan-fried pork or vegetable dumplings with a soy dipping sauce
Seaweed salad – marinated seaweed with a sesame-soy dressing and sliced cucumbers
Nigiri: maguro – fresh tuna nigiri. ebi – sweet, boiled shrimp. sake – salmon with a brush of soy glaze
Sashimi (slices of fresh fish): salmon, tuna
Maki rolls (traditional rolls) california roll – crab, cucumber, avocado. spicy tuna roll – tuna, spicy mayo, and scallions. vegetable roll – avocado, cucumber, and bell peppers
Miso soup – traditional miso soup with tofu, scallions, and seaweed
Pickled vegetables – japanese pickles, including ginger, radish, and cucumber, served alongside the sushi
Assorted mochi ice cream – mango, matcha, and strawberry flavors
Matcha cheesecake – light and creamy, topped with a dusting of matcha powder
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
About us
Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.
TECHNOLOGY
We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.
FOOD
We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.
HOSPITALITY
We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.
Trusted by industry leaders
With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.
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