I’m a professional chef with 15 years of experience in multiple cuisines such as French, Italian, Asian working at all different levels from Luxury resorts, Michelin and hatted restaurants.

Not only do I love to cook but also pass on my knowledge and experience to help you become a more confident cook.

For me, cooking is...

Passion and lifestyle.

I learned to cook at...

After finishing my apprenticeship in Sydney I then set out on travelling and gaining experience and knowledge overseas at places like, Italy, France.

A cooking secret...

Letting the ingredients shine along with enhancing them through my skills and knowledge as a chef.

My menus

Mediterranean tastes

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FIRST COURSE

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Seafood soup, Jervis bay mussels, squid, market fish, garlic mayonnaise

Lamb or chicken kofta, garlic sauce, pickle, gluten free flat bread

Shakshuka free range eggs, capsicum, tomato & cumin

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Moroccan style chicken, olives, pine nuts, cous cous & lemon

Salt baked market fish, potato salad, braised fennel

Mint glazed lamb shoulder, mint sauce patatas bravas

DESSERT

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Flourless chocolate cake, house marmalade

Poached pear almond frangipane, sweet ricotta

Baked Buckwheat crepes, orange & almond filling, pistachio

Asian

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Chicken & ginger dumplings, black vinegar dressing

Beef tataki, Asian mushrooms, soy mushroom purée

Tempura vegetables, tempura sauce, nori salt

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Singapore chili prawns, chili oil

Assorted teriyaki skewers

Chicken karage, lemon braised onions, siracha

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Stir fried bulgogi beef, rice noodles, sesame sauce

Miso marinated local fish, pickled fennel, Chinese broccoli, miso glaze

Dengaku eggplant, steamed rice, toasted nori, shallots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mochi cake, rice pudding, white chocolate

Lemon curd, matcha mousse, almond biscuit

Japanese cheesecake, seasonal fruit

Taste of France

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Salad of bresaola, watercress, crème frache, rye crouton

Chicken & pistachio terrine, Melba toast, fruit chutney

Spanner crab crumpet, spring onion

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled asparagus, crispy egg & hollandaise

Pork & apple croquette, remoulade salad

Confit eshallot tart, Comte cheese & hazelnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Braised short rib, baby spinach & aligot purée ( potato & cheese)

Salt crust market fish, buttered potatoes, sauce vierge

Herb roasted chicken, sweet corn, brown butter & smoked leeks

DESSERT

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Chocolate crepe, marmalade sauce

Hot apple tart, vanilla cream, caramel

Passion fruit cheesecake, passion fruit sauce

A trip through italy

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Heirloom tomato carpaccio, burrata, smoked duck & avocado

Crudo (raw) market fish, chilli, lemon & caper mayonnaise

Beef tartare, gremolata, herbs, olive oil crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto of peas, pancetta & pecorino cheese

Butternut tortellini, golden raisins, sage & hazelnuts

Marinated courgette salad, goats curd, chilli, lemon & pine nuts

MAIN COURSE

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Beef involtini, soft polenta, sweet onions

Rosemary glazed lamb shoulder, crushed new potatoes, sheeps yoghurt & mint jelly

Market fish, herb crumb, marinated tomato salad

DESSERT

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Buttermilk ice, macerated berries, lavender cream

Poached peach, basil syrup, white chocolate custard

Vanilla panacotta, strawberry variations

Chef Samuel's reviews

4.46

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22 services

Thank you, Sam, for a great Birthday Dinner - the first in our new Beach House! Dietary requirements catered for, menu tweaks and a great story behind each dish. Embedded in the local community, your access to and execution of special menu items is “sensational” in the words of one of our guests! Thank you again for a memorable birthday dinner for Family and Friends. Not only creative cheffing, but also dealing with the mundane things like discreetly clearing the kitchens and loading dishwasher etc… Thank you, thank you!

Thank you to Chef Sam for a memorable Christmas in July celebration.

Sam was very polite, easy going and provided us a great memorable meal.

Highly recommended!! We were very fortunate to have Chef Samuel cater for our intimate family event. Sam was amazing - very warm, attentive and incredibly accommodating to our requests. Everything was perfect and so so delicious!! A very seamless and memorable experience and left us with very happy and full bellies!! Thanks so much Sam for a wonderful experience!! We look forward to welcoming you again at our next family event ☺️