I’m a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef with a passion for crafting memorable dining experiences in private settings. With 15 years of experience in some of Sydney’s top fine dining restaurants, I bring refined technique, creativity, and a deep respect for quality ingredients to every meal I prepare. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, weekly household cooking, or a special event, my goal is always the same: to deliver exceptional food tailored to your tastes, lifestyle, and occasion.

For me, cooking is...

an expression of love and care, nourishing people, creating memories, and bringing joy through every bite.

I learned to cook at...

Le Cordon Bleu but truly mastering the craft came through years in Sydney’s top fine dining kitchens learning from the best Chefs.

A cooking secret...

is cooking with intuition and heart. Trusting my senses and always putting the guest experience first.

My menus

La Tavola Italiana

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Stracciatella Tartlets, Sundried Tomato, Olive Crumbs

FIRST COURSE

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Mascarpone Risotto, Heirloom Tomatoes, Garden Peas

Beef Carpaccio, Tonnato, Baby Capers

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Lasagna, Velvety Bechamel, Mozzarella

Wild Mushroom Risotto, Porcini Dust, Crispy Enoki

DESSERT

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Cannoli Filled with Chocolate Cream and Pistachio

Ocean’s Table

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Scallops on the Shell, Chorizo Espuma, Pea Shoots

Prawn Brioche Roll, Wasabi Mayo, Tobiko

FIRST COURSE

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Murray Cod, Skordalia, Beurre Noisette, Fennel and Radish Salsa

MAIN COURSE

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Swordfish, Charred Cos, Bagna Cauda, Truss Tomatoes

DESSERT

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Chef’s Table

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Stracciatella Tartlets, Sundried Tomato, Olive Crumbs

Beef Tartare, Baby Capers, Cured Egg Yolk

Scallops on the Shell, Chorizo Espuma, Garden Peas

FIRST COURSE

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Duck Breast, Rhubarb Ketchup, Radicchio, Shaved Chestnut

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Striploin, Caramelised Cauliflower Puree, Potato Fondant, Madeira Sauce

DESSERT

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Clementine Crème Brûlée

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Chef Kerem's reviews

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22 services

Chef Kerem was extraordinary. I planned an intimate dinner for my father and his wife for his 60th birthday. Chef Kerem was excellent from the start with prompt communication designing a menu that fit the brief perfectly. He was accommodating with a date change and made the process so simple I could organise it from another state. My father sent me a message straight away telling me how much he enjoyed the food and how lovely kerem was to have in the home. Can't recommend him enough. Professional with excellent service and excellent food.

The Take a Chef website was so inspiring and easy to use. Our experience matched how it was described. We quickly received delicious-sounding proposals from 3 chefs, and the communication with these 3 chefs inspired trust. We chose Chef Kerem Engin, as his proposal most closely matched what we had in mind. He was also very happy to modify the main dish to suit our preferences even more. Planning the event itself was much easier than expected. I worried that the kitchen in our unit would be too small, but Kerem told us not to worry. He made it so easy to host this birthday dinner at home. His food, but also his professional and caring approach made all our guests love the experience! While all dishes were delicious, each of us also had a different dish we preferred. We would definitely do this again!

Fantastic lunch prepared with so much attention to detail. Great range of dishes that were all delicious

Kerem made this experience for my partners birthday surreal - I’ll be in the good books for a while! The food ticked all the boxes. He was super friendly & engaging making the experience that much better.