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Extensively traveled and fiercely curious, I love using all that I've learned and mastered to create unforgettable experiences and tastes.

Food has always been in my heart and a huge passion that I've cultivated since I was knee high to a grasshopper. My mother was a superb cook and sparked an interest in food that I decided to make my life's work from the tender age of 17.

After my extensive training (3,5 years) in South Africa and Italy, I worked in some of South Africa’s top restaurants. I racked up 6 years of solid experience as a chef in professional, fine-dining kitchens – most notably I was the executive sous chef of the Pot Luck Club (the 9th best restaurant in South Africa 2016) where I worked for 3 years.

I then took up a career as a private chef on Superyachts, in May 2017, seeking to explore the world and immerse myself in new cultures.

I’ve worked on private and charter super yachts, ranging from 30m – 116m, as both motor and sail yachts. In 6 years of working professionally for clients with the most discerning palettes, I know how to cater to any occasion or taste preference.

After finding my partner in crime, I am now living in Victoria, where we both are looking to build our lives together, in this spectacularly beautiful place!

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For me, cooking is...

The ability to tell a story without words. No matter where we're from, or what language we speak - we all understand the language of good food.

I learned to cook at...

Prue Leith chefs academy in South Africa, ALMA university of gastronomy in Italy and at my first long term job with acclaimed chef Luke Dale-Roberts.

A cooking secret...

Letting every ingredient shine on the plate, when it's at its best and bringing harmony to the senses with each bite.

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Chef Nicholas's reviews

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Nicholas was charming and personable and the dishes he prepared were perfection. The whole dining experience was top notch. I can't honestly think of anything that could have made our time with Nick better. Amazing job. And my kitchen was cleaner when he left than when he arrived!

We had the pleasure of having Nicholas cook for my wife and I's anniversary and it was fantastic! The flavour in his dishes, the plating, and explanation of what we were eating truly made our garden into a fine dining restaurant and gave us a memorable experience that we won't soon forget!

Chef Nic’s cuisine was sublime. It was more than dinner, it was art on a plate. The flavours were incredible and his attention to detail is flawless. A Michelin star like experience in our own home. Highly recommend it.