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Creating new fusions and keeping alive traditional ways of bringing delicious farm to table healthy cuisine.

Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef and accredited clinical nutritionist, I create elegant, delicious dining from fresh, seasonal ingredients—organic whenever possible. With 20+ years cooking worldwide, I blend French technique with Asian, Mediterranean, and modern Australian influences for food that nourishes and delights. Past roles include head health chef to the Saudi Royal Household and Executive Chef & Culinary Nutritionist at the award-winning Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. I look forward to crafting a refined, wholesome menu for you.

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For me, cooking is...

A journey of all the senses that ultimately imparts wellbeing.

I learned to cook at...

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute and from the knees of my father’s ski resort chefs, at Alpenhorn Lodge Thredbo.

A cooking secret...

Fresh seasonal produce is the secret to making dishes delicious.

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Chef Dane's reviews

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We had the most incredible lunch with Danè, Her food was delicious, it was presented great and she was so friendly. We could not fault a single thing. Every dish was so full of flavour. There was so much food and everyone was so well fed. Danè was so welcoming and engaging with everyone. She explained her meals and where she would get her produce from. Her communication was smooth and easy and her clean up after lunch was perfect. I would 100% use Danè again in the future and recommend her highly.

Chef Dane delivered a fantastic culinary experience overall. She was professional and easy to communicate with, leaving the kitchen in impeccable condition. Her delicious food and thoughtful gesture of supplying extra plates and cutlery made the evening even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Chef Dane to anyone looking for a reliable and talented personal chef.

The food was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully. Dane was a very polite and fabulous chef who knew a lot about food. We Highly recommend having her in your home for a dinner party!