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Passionate about food and people, I love to share my love of food with as many people as possible

I'm a Chef of 18 years, having started my apprenticeship at 14 years old.

Ever since I've been buzzing around the kitchens of Melbourne, most recently being the Executive Chef of 5 venues in Port Melbourne, Yarraville and Cremorne.

I have a passion for food and people, and love to teach others about food

I've been a full-time Private Chef since November 2022, and have loved being able to connect with people in a way I wasn't able to in restaurants.

I'm personable, flexible and dedicated to making your experience your version of perfect.

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For me, cooking is...

a way to share my passion and creativity with my those around me.

I learned to cook at...

Alinea in Chicago, working in a 3 Michelin star kitchen taught me that precision is important, but fun is the real secret ingredient

A cooking secret...

Preparation. I like to be well prepared so that I can continue to engage with my guests as I put the finishing touches on dishes.

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Chef James's reviews

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11 services

Chef James was amazing! This was our first time having a private chef so we really didn’t know what to expect, but from the first impression, to set up, to being served his incredible dishes, and the stories he shared with us on the night, my wife and I were blown away by the experience. It didn’t feel too formal, everything was very relaxed, and he accommodated to our needs. It really did feel like having your own private chef. We will definitely be reaching out again and I have already recommended many of my friends and colleagues to give Take A Chef a try for a special occasion. Thank you James!

Our evening with Chef James will be an experience my family and I will cherish for many years! His professionalism, sociability and quality of food all contributed to the fun event. I highly recommend Chef James to all and cannot wait to have another evening with him!

James was amazing, did a fantastic job, the food was five star !!

James was a great chef. The food was incredible "nikkei" mix of south american and japanese flavours. He nailed all the dishes, but most importantly was super relaxed, engaging with guests and paced the food really well. Would recommend James to anyone.