Private Chef in Katherine
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Katherine
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Katherine in June 2018, more than 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Katherine and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Katherine.
Starting in 2018, 498 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Katherine. To book your chef in Katherine, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 40 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 80 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.36 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 498 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Katherine usually book menus around 166 AUD per person, including 3.26 courses, sharing an average of 3.98 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Katherine.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
17 Private Chefs in Katherine
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Katherine
More than 400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.72 Chef
The guests in Katherine have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.72.
4.26 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Katherine received an average score of 4.26.
4.32 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.32 average score.
4.06 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Katherine has been scored with a 4.06 on average.
40 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Katherine
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Braised chorizo, braised with porcini mushrooms, spinach, and potatoes
Duck and pork terrine, a rustic blend of duck and pork, slow-cooked and pressed, served with a seasonal garden salad, sweet mango chutney, and toasted brioche
Beef carpaccio, thinly sliced raw beef, served with fresh rocket salad, shaved parmesan cheese, and a zesty gremolata vinaigrette
Sweet and sour meatballs, cooked with red onions in a balsamic glaze
Pork bites with olives, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and capers, tender pork chunks slowly cooked with cherry tomatoes, olives, capsicum and capers
Octopus in umido tender octopus cooked in slightly spicy tomato sauce, baby peas, served with herbs crostini
Prawns catalana, chilled prawns served with a fresh catalana salad of tomato and red onion, finished with fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon
Grilled cuttlefish, cuttlefish grilled, served with a salad of fennel julienne, radishes, rocket, and cucumber, dressed in a zesty gremolata vinaigrette
Seafood salad, octopus, cuttlefish, squid, prawns, and mussels, lightly dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon
Pan fried saffron prawns, sautéed with julienne zucchini, served in a light saffron and shellfish bisque sauce
Spanish tortilla, traditional spanish omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and onions, slowly cooked in extra virgin olive oil
Crispi arancini balls, a mix of crunchy risotto balls, served with aioli
Baked eggplant parmigiana, layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, baked
Cous cous salad, chickpeas, black olives, eggplant, cucumber, celery, radish, green peas, red onions, rocket
Caprese salad, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Caserecce with lamb ragu', pasta served with lamb ragout and pecorino cheese
Orecchiette with sausage and porcini mushrooms, pasta combined with italian sausage, porcini mushrooms, and truffle oil
Mezzi paccheri alla norma, pasta with tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, and ricotta cheese
Trofie al pesto, pasta with homemade basil pesto
Asparagus risotto, risotto with asparagus, smoked pancetta, and camembert cheese
Seafood fregola, sardinian fregola cooked with mussels, clams, squid, and prawns in a shellfish broth
Strozzapreti with swordfish, pasta with tender swordfish, zucchini, sweet confit tomatoes, and fresh mint
Cavatelli with prawns, pasta with prawns, creamy eggplant purée, and fresh grape tomatoes
Beef bourguignon slow-cooked beef with mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, spinach, and red wine sauce
Roast pork with mediterranean panzanella, cold roast pork served over a fresh salad of tomatoes, onions, olives, capers, and toasted bread
Slow roasted leg of lamb, roasted lamb, baked potatoes, and rosemary sauceuce
Braised squid, baby potatoes, peas, tomato sauce, served with thyme crostino squid braised with baby potatoes, peas, and tomato sauce, served with crispy thyme crostini
Ranking cod fillet, ranking cod fillet baked in a rich crustacean sauce with mussels, grape tomatoes, and thinly sliced potatoes
Swordfish steak salmoriglio, grilled swordfish steak topped with black olives, capers, red onions, and grape tomatoes, served with salmoriglio sauce
Raspberry creme brulee, smooth vanilla custard with a raspberry note, topped with caramelised sugar
Coffe tiramisu', layers of coffee-soaked sponge and smooth mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa
Fruit cheesecake, creamy cheesecake topped with seasonal fruit, almond tuiles, and berries coulis
Black forest cake, a decadent chocolate sponge layered with cherries and whipped cream, finished with chocolate shavings
Toasted brioche, duck foie gras, truffle oil, chilli jam
Freshly shucked sydney rock oysters, avruga caviar, lemon saffron pickle, micro melon
Yellow fin tuna crudo, tonnato, bottarga, charcoal wafer
Goats cheese, ricotta & dill tartlet, lemon zest, and baby peas
King fish ceviche, avocado, grapefruit vinaigrette, nori
Steak tartare, egg yolk confit, dill, proper crisps
Butternut ravioli, brown butter, aged parmagiano, fried sage
64c egg parfait, chestnut mousseline, shitake
Pan seared baby snapper, roasted cauliflower mousse, caullini, persillade oyster mushrooms, grenobloise
Steak rib eye, truffled potato puree, sautéed purple kale, wine jus
Spice roasted duck breast with orange sauce, apple, and fennel
Salmon au meuniere, pea puree, brocollini, sauce meuniere
Sous vide lamb rump, aubergine caviar, labneh, mint oil, heirloom carrot, wine jus
Tart citron brûlée , raspberries, lemon mousse, meringue, vanilla ice-cream
Traditional french dark chocolate mousse, vanilla whipped chantilly cream
Crepes suzette flambee, orange caramel sauce, grand marnier
Honey butter brioche french toast, salted caramel, whipped cream, berries
Burrata , artichoke, bresaola in a dill split sauce
Sungold tomatoes and compressed cucumbers in cantaloupe and tomatillo broth (vegetarian)
Prosciutto-wrapped melon with mint
Heirloom tomato keftedes with tzatziki sauce (vegetarian)
Fagottini di crepes con funghi e brie
Stuffed pepper with orzo, harissa and smoked almond velouté (vegetarian)
Slow cooked short rib and fresh paccheri pasta
Mezze platter: hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, and pita bread (vegetarian)
Lobster ravioli with garlic butter and lemon zest
Herbed crusted lamb chops, duck fat potato pave, carrot & apple purée, jus
Vegetable wellington (vegetarian)
Roasted duck with hoisin cointreau
"tiramisù moderno": a creative twist on the classic tiramisu, with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and liqueur, layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder
Bónet piedmont – traditional rich italian chocolate custard
Lemon thyme pana cotta
Cheesecake with caramen and biscuit base
Cous cous salad with chickpeas, vegetables, rocket (vegetarian)
Crispy arancini balls with pesto aioli
Mediterranean lentil and spinach soup (vegetarian)
Pork bites with cherry tomatoes, olives, capsicum, capers
Roast pork loin with sardinian myrtle sauce and baked potatoes
Mezzi paccheri alla norma, tomato, eggplant, ricotta (vegetarian)
Grilled chicken breast tagliata, cherry tomatoes, rocket, parmesan
Seafood fregola with mussels, clams, squid, prawns
Pear and frangipane tart
Apple crumble
Fruit cheesecake with almond tuiles and raspberry coulis
Chocolate tart, raspberry, creme chantilly
Roasted & pickled heirloom beetroot, mascarpone , pepita seeds, tarragon
Raw snapper, pickled fennel, manadrin yoghurt, witlof
Pan seared scallops, butternut squash, pine nuts, balsamic, rosemary
Scorched salmon fillet, cucumber, creme fraiche, pickled shallot & lemon
13hr braised beef cheek red wine jus, potato puree, crispy leeks
Lamb rump, roasted pumpkin purée, grilled onions, rosemary jus
Crispy skin barramundi, red capsicum, tomato, basil, oregano
Crisp twice cooked pork belly, cauliflower puree, caramelised apple
Bitter dark chocolate ganache, vanilla creme, poached pear, hazelnut croquant
White chocolate & yoghurt cream, strawberries, vanilla honey, pepita, mint
Bitter dark chocolate ganache, vanilla crème, raspberries, hazelnut croquant, chocolate crumbs
Fresh baked focaccia and gourmet charcuterie board filled with specialty cheeses and deli meats, artisan crackers, seasonal fruits, dips,
Assorted italian arancini with paprika aioli sauce
Thin slices of slow cooked beef flake sea salt & truffle oil
Medium rare aussie beef: finely sliced with vibrant salsa verde (gf)
Lamb rack in a red wine sauce creamy truffle mash and roast broccolini
Crispy skin red emperor with lemon butter sauce roast broccolini and truffle mash
Sticky date pudding with butter scotch sauce
Silky vanilla panna cotta with coulis and poached berries
Crème brûlée fresh fruit salad and almond biscotti
Freshly shucked sydney rock oyster, salmoriglio
Dolmades zanae, labne, charred lemon
Lamb koftas, house spice mix, fresh herbs, tzatziki
Spiced beef meatballs, lemon yoghurt
Truffle arancini, parmigiano, aioli
Honey butter roasted heirloom carrots, greek yoghurt, sumac
Beetroot, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, horseradish cream
Truffled butter roasted brussel sprouts, pistachio dukkah
Zesty oven roasted baby kestrel potatoes, fresh herbs, lemon oil, pancetta
Panzanella salad, tomato, oregano, croutons, olives, red onion, buratta
Charred caulini, pomegranate molasses, red onion pickles, baby spinach, mint, dill, lemon zest
Apple & fennel salad, fresh herbs, lemon, cider vinaigrette
Slow roasted harissa spiced lamb shoulder, tzatziki, coriander
Grilled whole side of salmon, lemon caper butter
Beef rib eye steak, baharaat butter, chimichurri, purple tatsoi
Miso honey glazed aubergine, sesame seeds, labneh, nori, chili oil
Sticky toffee pudding with whiskey caramel sauce and vanilla ice-cream
Tart citron brûlée , raspberries, lemon mousse, meringue, vanilla ice-cream
Traditional french dark chocolate mousse, vanilla whipped chantilly cream
Grilled potato bread with whipped cod's roe and kosho
Crispy tempura cod topped with caviar and parsley velouté
Sungold tomatoes with tomatillo broth and parsley oil (vegetarian)
Beetroot cigars with black garlic and balsamic glaze (vegetarian)
Mushroom and truffle arancini (vegetarian)
Chawanmushi with crab, mushrooms, chicken and nuts
Stuffed cabbage with kimchi and apple
Beef tataki with split sauce and dill oil
Lamb backstrap with sweet potato fondant, peas and rosemary jus
Prawn tempura, pumpkin gnocchi and tomato fondue
Braised cauliflower steak with kale bulgur salad (vegetarian)
Beef tenderloin with pea-parsley purée and garlic vinaigrette
Whisky cappuccino with coffee brûlée
Olive oil flourless orange sponge
Hazelnut chiffon with buckwheat ice cream
Poached pear with coconut cream
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Katherine.
What does a private chef service include in Katherine?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Katherine?
The price of renting a chef in Katherine can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 138 AUD to 197 AUD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 138 AUD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 134 AUD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 159 AUD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 197 AUD per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Katherine?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 17 chefs available in Katherine. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Katherine who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Katherine?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Katherine each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Katherine, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Katherine.
Cost of a private chef in Katherine
The cost of hiring a private chef in Katherine can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 138 AUD to 197 AUD per person.
For 13 people or more: 138 AUD
For 7 to 12 people: 134 AUD
For 3 to 6 people: 159 AUD
For 2 people: 197 AUD.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Katherine?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Katherine: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Katherine!






Talk to our chefs in Katherine
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Katherine? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Katherine, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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