Chef Paolo Bravi

Chef At Home in Heathridge

I am a professional Italian Chef with more than 30 years experience in the kitchen.

I am graduated in the School of Hospitality in Assisi Italy in 1998. I worked around Italy until 2011 .

1 year experience in Spain and 6 months in Russia. In 2013 I moved to Australia, since then I worked in few Italian restaurant as Chef and for 5 years at the Crown Casino

For me, cooking is...

My life My Passion. Cooking with love is the key

I learned to cook at...

I created my knowledge and skills around Italy

A cooking secret...

always try to create emotions

My menus

Local/Surprise - Basic

STARTER

All inclusive

Prawn cocktail

Beetroot cured gravolax salmon fennel salad orange segment and sour cream

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Cranberry-Stuffed Turkey Roulade – Served with sage butter mash and chestnut gravy

Glazed free-range ham with a sticky apricot, orange & mustard glaze

Crispy roast potatoes glazed carrots and roast asparagus

DESSERT

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Sticky date pudding with butter scotch sauce

Classic Christmas Pudding with brandy custard

Local/Surprise - Exclusive

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Tris of oysters ( natural, magma Jim sauce, ponzu)

Beetroot Gravlax with Shaved Fennel, Citrus Segments & Crème Fraîche

Seared Wagyu Tataki, Micro Herb Salad, Citrus Ponzu

Grilled Polenta Bites with Tomato Relish (vegan, nut-free) (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Seared scallops with cauliflower purée and crispy pancetta

Grilled octopus, celeriac puree, cherry tomato sauce, shallots

Black squid ink spaghetti with blue swim crab and fennel sauce

Vegan Handmade potato gnocchi in a creamy mix mushrooms sauce (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared Wagyu steak marble 6/7 and choice of sauce

Crispy skin red emperor with lemon butter sauce roast broccolini and truffle mash

Roast lamb rack and rosemary jus

Mushroom steak (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée

Mille-feuille roast strawberry and mascarpone

Chocolate lava cake and ice cream

Gluten free Italian tiramisu

Seafood - Exclusive

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Tris of oysters ( natural, magma Jim sauce, ponzu)

Cured Scallop with Cauliflower Velouté and Toasted Pistachio Crumble

Beetroot Gravlax with Shaved Fennel, Citrus Segments & Crème Fraîche

Tuna tataki with sesame crust and ginger dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Black squid ink spaghetti with blue swim crab and fennel sauce

Fresh tagliolini pasta with seafood

Pumpkin ravioli with poached lobster caviar and shellfish bisque

MAIN COURSE

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Garlic butter poached lobster and gazpacho sauce

Crispy skin red emperor with lemon butter sauce celeriac purée and glazed carrots

Poached snapper with black vinegar and ginger

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée tarte strawberry coulis and crunchy merengue

Matcha lava cake and mochi ice cream

Vanilla panna cotta with coulis

Mille-Feuille à la Vanille Bourbon

Italian - Indulge

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Tomato and basil bruschetta with prosciutto and olives

Eggplant parmigiana (vegetarian)

Smoked Salmon on Olive Tapenade Crostini

Grilled peach & burrata salad with rocket, pine nuts & honey dressing (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Handmade gnocchi with creamy and mix mushrooms sauce (vegetarian)

Hand cut tagliolini pasta with garlic prawns cherry tomato basil pesto

Pumpkin ravioli with burnt butter and sage sauce and amaretti crumble (vegetarian)

Hand cut tagliolini with lamb ragu

MAIN COURSE

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Traditional Italian porchetta roast potato and vegetables

Veal cotoletta and garden salad

Crispy skin snapper with lemon butter sauce

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Risotto (vegan, nut-free) (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Traditional Italian tiramisu

Limoncello and pistachio Tiramisu

Vanilla panna cotta with coulis

Ricotta and chocolate Sicilian cannoli

French - Exclusive

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Beef tartare cured egg and truffle essence

Pan fry Scallop in cauliflower purée and pistachios crumble

Smoked salmon crostini on dill picklets

Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Tartlets (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Handmade potato gnocchi in a creamy mix mushrooms sauce (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb rack in red wine jus

Pan fry beef tenderloin with choice of sauce

Crispy skin red emperor with lemon butter sauce roast broccolini and truffle mash

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée and crunchy merengue

Mille-feuille with roast strawberries and mascarpone

Silky Vanilla panna cotta with coulis and poached berries

Apple or pear tarte tin and brandy custard

Local/Surprise - Indulge

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All inclusive

Gluten free Fresh baked focaccia and gourmet charcuterie board filled with specialty cheeses and deli meats, artisan crackers, seasonal fruits, dips,

Caramelised onion and goat cheese tartlets with balsamic glaze

FIRST COURSE

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Gluten free gnocchi with creamy mushroom sauce

Gluten free Fresh hand cut tagliolini with garlic prawns confit tomato and basil pesto

Gluten free Pumpkin ravioli with burnt butter and sage sauce and amaretti crumble

MAIN COURSE

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Beef fillet choice of sauce with truffle mash and roast broccolini

Crispy skin red emperor with lemon butter sauce roast broccolini and truffle mash

Lamb rack in a red wine sauce creamy truffle mash and roast broccolini

DESSERT

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Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce

Silky Vanilla panna cotta with coulis and poached berries

Gluten free chocolate lava cake ice cream and vanilla custard

Fusion Italian

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All inclusive

Fresh baked focaccia with selections of pate’ and cured meat

Poached pear and crispy bacon with a creamy blue cheese sauce and walnuts

Thin slices of slow cooked beef with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pumpkin ravioli with burnt butter and sage sauce and amaretti crumble

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb rack in red wine jus

Truffle potato mash and roast broccolini

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vanilla panna cotta with coulis

Mediterranean - Indulge

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Octopus and potato salad with Kalamata olives basil pesto dressing

Albondigas en Salsa – Spanish-style meatballs in a rich tomato and almond sauce

Jamón Ibérico & Manchego Board

Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad (vegan, nut-free, shellfish-free) (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled octopus, fava yellow split peas puree, crispy capers,caramelised onion

Grilled calamari, orange fennel chorizo sauce, pepitas, basil crisps

Greek Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi) (vegetarian)

Creamy Mushroom Risotto , Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, garlic, , finished with fresh thyme. (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Herb crusted duck breast with red wine and shallots served on wild rice and braised cabbage

Lamb cutlet in a mint and rosemary sauce

Lemon Herb Baked Cod with Roasted Vegetables (pescatarian, shellfish-free, nut-free)

Grilled Veggie and Tofu Skewers with Chimichurri (vegan, nut-free, shellfish-free) (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Mille-feuille roast strawberry and mascarpone

Ricotta & Honey Mousse on Phyllo Crisps

Pistachio ekmek kataifi, rosewater custard, vanilla whipped cream

Lemon curd tarte with crunchy meringue and whip cream

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Chef Paolo's reviews

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108 services

Our chef Paolo Bravi was simply amazing From our initial contact right through to him preparing an incredible range of dishes far exceeded our expectations. Everything was perfect and would highly recommend Paolo

Paolo catered for our elopement! He was a fantastic chef, catered to our tastes and to gluten free. He spent time on the night caring for our son so we could all enjoy the food! The food was outstanding! Highly recommend Paolo!

Amazing food and presentation, everyone thoroughly enjoyed all dishes made by Chef Paolo, as well as interacting and learning from him. Would highly recommend.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Paolo cook us a private dinner at home, and it was outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. The whole evening felt effortless - Paolo created a relaxed, memorable experience that let us enjoy restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of our own home. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!

Paolo was unreal. Food was divine.

Chef Paolo was sensational. The most amazing food and experience. We will definitely use him again!

Chef Paolo was absolutely incredible!! He was really pleasant to deal with and was very adaptable with the size of the kitchen he had to work in (it was a small kitchen at the airBnB I was renting). I organised this dinner to catch up with my uni mates as we have not seen each other for over 10 years so naturally, there was a lot of talking and excitement for us trying to catch up with each other's life and Chef Paolo was amazing in being both discreet and engaging with us....perfectly timed with each of the course that were presented and the food was absolutely delicious! As a group, we could not fault the service, the quality of food and the presentation. Definitely would book him again! :)

Paolo was amazing! He did not intrude in any way on our special family weekend, but rather prepared our fantastic meal, offered different options for people’s tastes and then cleaned up perfectly. Would recommend him to everyone.

Thank you Paolo for a beautiful meal. Paolo planned and executed the surprise dinner for my mums birthday to perfection. From the beginning stages of planning he was attentive and flexible to our requests and dietary needs. He was excellent, easy to deal with, food was fantastic and loved by everybody.

Paolo was wonderful. He created the perfect menu for 9 people accommodating varying dietary requirements. We asked for a recommended wine pairing for each of the dishes, which he thoughtfully provided. The ingredients were fresh and great quality, the kitchen was left spotless! Would definitely recommend.

The evening was an incredible success and all our guests (and myself) had an awesome evening - it was a culinary journey!!! THANK YOU so very very much!!! I'm telling everyone I can about it ;-)

Great job Paolo

We had chef Paolo come to us for our anniversary celebration. He was responsive and made adjustments to the menu as per my request well prior. The food on the night was absolutely wonderful, every course was delicious and beautifully presented. Paolo was kind and friendly with us and also our children and dog. We will definitely look to have Paolo back again, he really exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for everything Paolo, you made our night.

Paolo Bravi is a wonderful chef! He made a seafood-inspired menu, which we all loved! His displays were of such high quality, and he delivered it with so much grace. Highly recommend Paolo Bravi for any European , Seafood, High-class type of fine dining

We are very thankful for having them. Incredible all around. 5/5. Literally even the fussy eaters loved it. Would highly recommend them. Good value.

From my first interaction with Paolo I knew my home chef event was going to be amazing…… Absolutely everything was truly perfect….. So Paolo’s help and support with getting my experience was the next level…… from planning a GF delicious and flexible menu to helping me with table cloths was so appreciated…… So last night we had the best experience with Paolo and Antonio assisting….. the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful….. presentation outstanding….. I honestly can so highly recommend Paolo and whoever assists him if required….. a truly wonderful experience with a fantastic chef…… thank you Paolo

Paulo was amazing, extremely professional and answered all questions about the dishes! Everything was delicious and well presented 10/10 would recommend.

Paolo was exceptional. Prior to the event, he was very responsive and provided a personalised menu for my event. He was collaborative and willing to make changes to the menu to accommodate my preferences for the event. Paolo arrived before the scheduled arrival time to setup and was very friendly and engaging. Paolo’s food was exceptional and he created a very special evening for me and my fiancée. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted incredible. He explained each course to us and there was a well timed break between each dish. The kitchen was cleaner than when Paolo arrived. Thank you Paolo for creating a special evening for us that we will never forget!

Chef Paolo was great. Great menu and communication. Beautifully presented and delicious food. Lovely manner with the kids who wanted to watch and learn. Left the kitchen spotless. Will use again. Thanks

Wow, thank you Paolo for the most incredible evening. Would recommend and cannot wait to find an excuse to book again in the future. What a wonderful, magical experience!