Chef Samantha Grainger

Chef At Home in Sydney
Chef Samantha Grainger

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A globe-trotting private chef bringing European soul and modern flair to every plate.

My catering and private chef business is built on a lifelong love of food, family, and connection. Raised in Paris in an Italian household, I grew up surrounded by bold flavours, shared tables, and the belief that food is meant to bring people together. After living in Los Angeles and now calling Sydney home, my cooking reflects a blend of European tradition and modern creativity, always tailored to my clients and their stories.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a way of caring for people, telling stories through flavours, and creating memories around the table.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in my family’s kitchen in Paris, where recipes were shared by feel, taste, and heart rather than measurements.

A cooking secret...

My secret is simple: quality ingredients, respect for tradition, and cooking with intention.

My menus

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