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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.
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23887 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in South Africa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Assorted canapes x5pp
Linefish ceviche lime and coconut, mango salad
Tuna tataki with deconstructed nicoise salad
Linefish tartare leche del tigre
Asian style carpaccio of linefish
Grilled linefish sauteed vegetables and saffron beurre blanc
Pan fried linefish with fresh tomatoes and shallots, marjoram and savoury basmati rice
Grilled kingklip in courgette scales, homemade gnocchi and shiso dressing
Grilled linefish with venere rice, pak choi and jalapeño sauce
Crêpes suzette
Half cooked chocolate soufle, vanilla ice cream and fresh fruits
Vanilla creme brulee with blueberry financier
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits, almond cake
Beetroot carpaccio with citrus and feta – thinly sliced roasted beetroot with orange segments, crumbled feta, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Smoked trout and herb mousse on crostini – lightly smoked trout blended with fresh herbs and crème fraîche, served on crispy crostini
Roasted butternut and thyme soup – a silky butternut soup infused with thyme, finished with toasted pumpkin seeds
Chilled cucumber and dill soup – a refreshing blend of cucumber, dill, and yogurt, served with a touch of lemon zest
Lemon-herb grilled kingklip with sautéed greens – lightly grilled kingklip drizzled with lemon-herb butter, served with sautéed spinach and new potatoes or lemon risotto
Wild mushroom and olive risotto – creamy arborio rice cooked with a medley of mushrooms, finished with olive oil and parmesan
Lemon posset with almond crumble – a silky lemon-infused cream dessert, served with an almond crumble for texture
Dark chocolate and raspberry tart – a rich chocolate tart with a fresh raspberry compote, served with a dusting of cocoa
Heirloom tomato & marula burrata salad – a mix of sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, wild-harvested marula vinaigrette, and toasted pumpkin seeds
Caprese skewer with balsamic glaze
Charred aubergine with macadamia & citrus – fire-roasted aubergine drizzled with a creamy macadamia dressing, served with fermented pineapple and toasted sesame seeds
Beetroot carpaccio with cashew cheese mousse, arugula, almond brittle and orange vinaigrette (v)
Griddled peaches, marinated mozzarella and prosciutto balsamic dressing
Herb-crusted beef fillet with umami butter – grass-fed beef with a crust of wild herbs and dried mushroom, served with creamy amasi mash, roasted garlic greens, and a red wine jus
Pan-seared linefish with rooibos-infused beurre blanc – served with millet pilaf, charred fennel, and preserved lemon relish
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, caper sultana relish and green oil
Roast karoo lamb with yoghurt mint sauce, duck fat potatoes, spring vegetables and rooibos demi glaze
Whole roasted garlic cauliflower with goddess tahini dressing
Marula & honey panna cotta – a silky panna cotta infused with wild-harvested marula, served with a drizzle of fynbos honey and roasted hazelnuts
Rilled peaches with sorghum crumble & goat’s cheese mousse – sweet grilled peaches with a crunchy sorghum crumble, topped with a creamy goat’s cheese mousse and a drizzle of date syrup
Olive oil & orange semolina cake with rooibos syrup – a moist, golden semolina cake infused with citrus zest, drizzled with rooibos syrup, and served with whipped coconut cream
Summer berry tiramisu with a luscious mascarpone cream, infused with vanilla and a hint of baobab
Tortellini salad with tomatoes, basil pesto
Heirloom tomato & marula burrata salad – a mix of sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata, wild-harvested marula vinaigrette, and toasted pumpkin seeds
Charred aubergine with macadamia & citrus – fire-roasted aubergine drizzled with a creamy macadamia dressing, served with fermented pineapple and toasted sesame seeds
Goat cheese crème brûlée with lamb's lettuce and apple dressing
Beetroot carpaccio with cashew cheese mousse, arugula, almond brittle and orange vinaigrette (v)
Burrata with pear, aged balsamic vinegar, wild rocket, salted pine nuts and pesto
Brie phyllo cups with blackberry and thyme
Griddled peaches, marinated mozzarella and prosciutto balsamic dressing
Rilled linefish with fennel & rooibos beurre blanc – lightly grilled, sustainably sourced fish with a velvety rooibos-infused beurre blanc, served with millet risotto and charred fennel
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, caper sultana relish and green oil
Herb-crusted beef fillet with umami butter – grass-fed beef with a crust of wild herbs and dried mushroom, served with creamy amasi mash, roasted garlic greens, and a red wine jus
Roast karoo lamb with yoghurt mint sauce, duck fat potatoes, spring vegetables and rooibos demi glaze
Olive oil & orange semolina cake with rooibos syrup – a moist, golden semolina cake infused with citrus zest, drizzled with rooibos syrup, and served with whipped coconut cream
Marula & honey panna cotta – a silky panna cotta infused with wild-harvested marula, served with a drizzle of fynbos honey and roasted hazelnuts
Summer berry tiramisu with a luscious mascarpone cream, infused with vanilla and a hint of baobab
Rilled peaches with sorghum crumble & goat’s cheese mousse – sweet grilled peaches with a crunchy sorghum crumble, topped with a creamy goat’s cheese mousse and a drizzle of date syrup
Spicy prawn & miso corn soup – a silky miso-corn broth infused with african bird’s eye chili, topped with grilled prawns and crispy shallots
Yum woon sen -thai glass noodle salad with shrimp or (tofu), peanut chilli sprinkle, lime and mint dressing
Chilli lime prawn skewers with coriander mango salsa
Cape malay-style tuna tataki with rooibos ponzu – lightly seared, sustainably caught tuna with a tangy rooibos-infused ponzu sauce, pickled daikon, and sesame seeds
Fragrant lemongrass & coconut mussels – west coast mussels steamed in a creamy coconut-lime broth with fresh lemongrass, galangal, and coriander, served with grilled sourdough
Sesame-crusted tofu with baobab-soy dressing – crispy sesame-coated tofu served on a bed of asian greens, tossed in a citrusy baobab and soy dressing with toasted macadamias
Kimchi & sorghum pancakes with miso drizzle – savory pancakes made with fermented kimchi and ancient sorghum flour, drizzled with a miso-tahini dressing and topped with crispy shallots
Teriyaki seared trout, crispy salmon skin, trout caviar, leek risotto, green oil, charred asparagus with garlic
Five spice duck breast with butternut puree, pickled blackberry quinoa and bok choy
Charred miso cabbage with green tahini with quinoa and apricot seed sprinkle
Miso-glazed linefish with millet & charred greens – sustainably sourced fish, marinated in miso and citrus, served with a fragrant millet pilaf, bok choy, and pickled radish
Szechuan eggplant & cashew stir-fry – wok-seared aubergine in a fiery szechuan sauce, served with black rice and crispy cashews
Sesame-crusted beef fillet with ginger-sorghum jus – grass-fed beef with a black sesame crust, served with miso-roasted root vegetables and a ginger-infused sorghum reduction
Marula & coconut panna cotta – a silky panna cotta infused with wild-harvested marula and coconut, topped with a mango-ginger compote
Grilled pineapple with sorghum crumble & miso caramel – caramelized pineapple with a crunchy sorghum and nut crumble, drizzled with a miso-infused caramel sauce
Miso apple crumble with cinnamon and vegan vanilla ice cream
Sesame crusted tuna tataki with pickled radish and ponzu dressing
Chilli lime prawn skewers with coriander mango salsa
Pumpkin fennel soup with and butter poached prawn
Hake medallion with red pepper veloute
Cape malay spiced fish cakes – served with pickled cucumber ribbons, lemon-sorghum aioli, and a micro herb salad
Smoked trout & amasi crostini – house-smoked trout with herbed amasi crème, pickled red onions, and microgreens on a crispy sourdough crostini
Creamy coconut & lemongrass mussels – west coast mussels steamed in a fragrant coconut and lemongrass broth, served with grilled sourdough
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, caper sultana relish and green oil
Pan-seared linefish with rooibos-infused beurre blanc – served with millet pilaf, charred fennel, and preserved lemon relish
Gochujang grilled salmon, pickled ginger jus, sweet pomme puree, orange sesame broccolini and edamame salad
Butter poached rainbow trout with cauliflower puree and garlic butter and caper sauce
Charred miso cabbage with green tahini with quinoa and apricot seed sprinkle
Miso apple crumble with cinnamon and vegan vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Grilled pineapple with sorghum crumble & rooibos ice cream – caramelized pineapple with a crunchy sorghum and nut crumble, paired with creamy house-made rooibos-infused ice cream
Marula-infused crème brûlée – silky custard infused with wild-harvested marula, finished with a perfectly crisp caramel top
Asian cucumber salad with sesame oil rice wine and toasted sesame seeds
Mushroom arancini with truffle aioli (v)
Springbok carpaccio with micro herbs, cashew mousse, macerated blackberries and a pomegranate and balsamic reduction
Pumpkin fennel soup with and butter poached prawn
Butter poached salmon with lemon butter caper sauce
Spiced butternut & baobab soup – silky roasted butternut soup with a hint of ginger and cinnamon, finished with a swirl of coconut yogurt and toasted pumpkin seeds
Crispy pan seared duck breast with an orange sauce, pumpkin puree and sweet potato crisps
Seared salmon, crispy salmon skin, trout caviar, lemon risotto, green oil, charred asparagus with garlic
Herb-crusted beef fillet with umami butter – grass-fed beef with a crust of wild herbs and dried mushroom, served with creamy amasi mash, roasted garlic greens, and a red wine jus
Moroccan roast lamb with eggplant purée and orange and fennel salad
Roast lamb with yoghurt mint sauce, duck fat potatoes, spring vegetables and rooibos demi glaze
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, lemon caper beurre blanc and green oil
Pan-seared linefish with rooibos-infused beurre blanc – served with millet pilaf, charred fennel, and preserved lemon relish
Stuffed baby pumpkins with amaranth & spiced cashew cream – roasted mini pumpkins filled with a fragrant amaranth, wild mushroom, and kale stuffing, finished with a creamy cashew and smoked paprika sauce
Amarula infused créme bruleé with mascerated berries and vanilla ice cream
Chocolate malva pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream (gluten free)
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Rooibos pear tartin with vanilla ice cream
Grilled pineapple with sorghum crumble & rooibos ice cream – caramelized pineapple with a crunchy sorghum and nut crumble, paired with creamy house-made rooibos-infused ice cream
Mushroom arancini with biltong dip
Beetroot tataki with almond brittle, wild rocket and cashew cream
Moroccan meatballs with pomegranate glaze
Smoked trout blini with dill, herbed cream cheese dill and trout caviar
Goat cheese crème brûlée with lamb's lettuce and apple dressing
Oxtail croquette with chakalaka reduction
Short rib croquettes with paprika aioli
Kachumbari salad with heirloom tomato, sorghum and caramelised onion
Duck fat potatoes
Broccolini with maafe sauce
Caper basil and lemon and parmesan linguine with black pepper
Balsamic and honey roasted carrots with thyme
Tortellini salad with tomatoes, basil pesto
Hasselbeck roasted potatoes drizzled with cream cheese, a little pesto
Mzansi all seasons salad with roast pumpkin, apples, walnuts, kale rocket , goats cheese and wholegrain mustard dressing
Mudjadarra jewelled rice
Apple and fennel salad with pomegranate and lemon thyme dressing
Biltong salad with roast grapes
Spicy eggplant & miso tahini sauce
Beef fillet and mushroom purée
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes
Dijon and dill baked salmon trout
Bbq lamb chops with mint dressing
Lemon thyme chicken thighs
Caramelised cabbage steaks with spiced tahini and dried apricots
Chilli, lime, garlic and coriander marinade mediterranean halloumi skewers
Layered panna cotta with raspberry coulis
Amarula infused créme bruleé
Mauyu- baobab fruit creme anglase and lemon cake
Apple & blackberry crumble with vanilla creme anglaise
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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.

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