Chef Emanuel Tur

Private Chef in Papamoa

I'm an Argentine chef with 25 years of experience, from Auckland's upmarket cafés and restaurants to weddings and private dining.. and just about everything in between.

I've travelled the world, picking up flavours, techniques, and inspiration along the way, so I'm confident cooking almost any cuisine you can think of.

I'm always up for a laugh and love creating an atmosphere where everyone feels relaxed, well-fed, and has a great time. Great food should be fun, memorable, and bring people together.

Having recently relocated to Papamoa, I'm excited to bring my food, my passion, and a little bit of entertainment to the Bay of Plenty.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my life, not just my job. After a full day in the kitchen, I’m still at home creating new dishes because I can never get enough of food

I learned to cook at...

I studied at AUT before sharpening my skills with amazing chefs across Auckland

A cooking secret...

My secret? I treat every dish as if it's my own dinner. Nothing leaves the kitchen until I've tasted it and I'm happy with every bite

My menus

Local fusion

STARTER

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Īnaga whitebait fritter. Caper berry tartar. Dill and parsley oil. Mustard greens

Smoked kahawai soufflé. Black truffle hollandaise. Rocket

Pea, saffron and horopito risotto. Mercer black truffle cheddar. Turmeric tuile

Twice cooked pork belly. Pokeno bacon crumb. Upland cress

FIRST COURSE

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Paua fritter. Garlic chive mascarpone. Pickled red onion. Grilled lemon

Scallop gratin. Market mushroom. Smoked cheddar. Brioche crumbs

Wild mushroom ragu. Pikopiko shoots. Fried shallots. Avocado oil. Fennel

Manuka honey and soy fried chicken. Avocado salsa. Smoked chili aioli

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled snapper. Kawakawa butter. Tua tua clam. Kumera purée

Nz crayfish tail. Pinot gris butter sauce. Sourdough crumbs. Smoked bearnaise

Canterbury Lamb. Pinot noir and black currant reduction. Baby potato. Puha

Pork boil up. Wakame broth. Kumera. New potato. Watercress. Doughboys

DESSERT

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Pavlova. Blueberry compote. Vanilla bean mascarpone. Kiwifruit purée

Baked lemon cheesecake. Limoncello syrup. Mascarpone

Strawberry tart. Vanilla bean icream. Biscotti crumb

Chocolate mud cake. Dehydrated berry. Raspberry compote

French classics

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Black truffle and mushroom risotto. Aged parmesan. Black garlic tuile

Pâté de campagne. Caramelized onion. Garlic crostini

Tomato tart. Grape tomatoes. Fromage frais. Mustard. Garlic

Beef tartar. Caper. Shallot. Sherry vinegar. Herb infused olive oil

FIRST COURSE

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Gratinéed scallops. Mushroom puré. Grilled gruyère

Ratatouille. Eggplant. Courgette. Heirloom tomato. Basil. Thyme

Beef bourguignon. Red wine. Wild mushroom

Chicken Fricassée. White wine. Baby potato

MAIN COURSE

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Bouillabaisse. Market fish. Prawns. Clams. Tomato broth

Filet de boeuf en croute ( Beef wellington ). Mushroom. Egg pastry. Duck fat roast potatoes. Mustard greens

Provencal Daube Lamb Stew. Côte du Rhône reduction. Thyme. Orange. Baby vegetables

Orange glazed duck breast. Charred broccolini. Fried shallot. Port and plum jus

DESSERT

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Baked lemon cheesecake. Preserved lemon. Mascarpone

Raspberry sorbet. Shaved dark chocolate. Roasted almonds

Crème brulèe. Berry compote. Vanilla crumb

Chocolate mud cake. Dehydrated berry. Raspberry compote

Latin American fusion

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Snapper ceviche. Shallot. Lime. Tomato. Cucumber. Cilantro

Beef and green olive empanada. Chimichurri. Charred onion crema

Brazilian coconut prawn. Green chilli. Lime

Provoleta. Grilled provolone cheese. Chimichurri. Olive salsa

FIRST COURSE

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Pollo asado. Char grilled chicken thigh. Peri Peri. Salsa verde

Peruvian scallops. Burnt butter. Parmesan

Pork belly. Adobo sauce. Watercress

Locro. Squash. Grilled corn. Papa chola. Paprika

MAIN COURSE

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Cordero. Slow cooked lamb. Malbec jus

Asado. Grilled Scotch fillet. Chimichurri

Braised octopus. Tomato salsa. Fennel

Centolla (king crab) Roast red pepper tartar. Avocado and green olive salad

DESSERT

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Raspberry sorbet. Shaved dark chocolate. Roasted almonds

Baked lemon cheesecake. Limoncello syrup. Mascarpone

Strawberry tart. Vanilla bean icream. Biscotti crumb

Mediterranean fusion

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Grilled Garlic Prawns. Beetroot Hummus. Cilantro

Beef carpaccio. Caper. Shallot. Sherry vinegar. Herb infused olive oil

Black truffle and mushroom risotto. Aged parmesan

Roasted chicken thigh. Olives. Sundried tomato passata. Fried capers

FIRST COURSE

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Pollo al pesto. Panfried chicken thigh. Creamy pesto. Parsly. Parmesan

Haloumi. Green olive tapanade. Roast capsicum pesto

Pan seared scallops. Burnt butter. Garlic chives. Herb aioli

Ricotta ravioli. Truffle cheese sauce. Pecorino romano

MAIN COURSE

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Moussakka. Grilled eggplant. Potato. Tomato. Bechamel. Basil

Cioppino. Mediterranean style seafood chowder. Salsa verde

Braised octopus. Roasted pepper aioli. Fennel

Lamb rump. Greek yoghurt. Cumin. Mint

DESSERT

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Raspberry sorbet. Shaved dark chocolate. Roasted almonds

Baked lemon cheesecake. Limoncello syrup. Mascarpone

Greek baklava. Roasted seeds. Berry compote

Strawberry tart. Vanilla bean icream. Biscotti crumb

Asian Fusion

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Chilli jam prawns. Truffle aioli. Mustard greens

Tataki beef. Wasabi mayo. Chives

Charred broccoli. Chilli oil. Wasabi pea crumble

Sticky pork belly bites. Amaranth. Watercress

FIRST COURSE

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Sichuan mushrooms. Chilli oil. Seed dukkah

Tuna poke. Avocado. Cucumber. Nori. Coriander

Korean fried chicken. Gochujang sauce. Kimchi avocado salsa

Pan seared scallops. Siracha mayo. Kaffir lime

MAIN COURSE

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Braised octopus. Miso mayo. Fennel

Five spiced lamb rump. Mint coconut yoghurt. Sorrel

Hoisin glazed duck breast. Charred garlic sprouts. Fried onion flower

Crayfish tail. Miso hollandaise. Avocado salad

Soy and honey eye fillet. Braised new potato and daikon

DESSERT

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Baked lemon cheesecake. Preserved lemon. Mascarpone

Raspberry sorbet. Shaved dark chocolate. Roasted almonds

Chocolate mud cake. Dehydrated berry

Strawberry tart. Vanilla bean icream

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Chef Emanuel's reviews

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84 services

Emanuel and his team were amazing. So easy to deal with in the lead up, and such incredible service on the night. They really made our night special and the food was incredible (the Pâté and the Beef bourguignon were unreal!). We would definitely use him again, and cannot recommend him highly enough to others.

Chef Emmanuel and his wife provided such a memorable, delicious meal for our family. We wanted Local fare to be the focus; his preparation of NZ lamb was perfect. And as a bonus, the more "familiar" fried chicken starter was actually the fan fave! The duo was charming, and left our kitchen spotless. Would hire again very happily.

Emanuel took such great care of our large group of 15 people!! We had a mix of kids and adults and he catered to both very well. He was punctual, professional, easy to be around, catered to special requests and basically made our holiday such a breeze. He made us 7, 4 course dinners, and 3 breakfasts with many options and hit everything out of the park! Overall we were SO impressed and there are a few recipes we actually might ask for because they were amazing and we can’t stop thinking about them! His pesto chicken was to die for, as was the pollo asado, amazing pavlova with kiwi puree, fantastic miso poke bowls, yummy enchiladas, delectable shrimp… and maybe most impressive of all, he put together a truly magical “hobbit feast” for us one night that was so beautiful to look at and just as delicious to partake of! Ask for his roasted potatoes and whole roasted chicken! We will never forget it. Of course there were a couple of items over the entire week that weren’t our favorites, but that’s to be expected with so many dishes. We also felt his service was very well-priced for the high quality of the food/presentation/organization. I can’t recommend Emanuel highly enough - don’t hesitate to work with him, you will not regret it :)

Our chef Emmanuel was fantastic. We had an incredible meal which was such a treat and way beyond expectations.

Emmanuel was the perfect addition to a lazy long lunch at home .... his professionalism, food, presentation and efficiency meant he moved in and out of the kitchen seamlessly serving us, cooking and cleaning up, leaving everything as he found it. Loved his vibe, unobtrusive warm and friendly.

Chef Emmanuel Tur was absolutely incredible. His helpfulness during our planning of the evening was most reassuring. He was very helpful and informative when discussing my menu selections with me and gave me sound advice and explanations which made the whole experience of menu planning a smooth experience. On the day we had an incredible experience…the food was delectable and the presentation of each dish high-end top notch. We and our guests were in agreement that this was by far the most wonderful in-home dining experience we have ever had. Emmanuel Tur was a nugget of gold that we found.

Emanuel did a fantastic job. The food was very tasty and looked amazing. He was very friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend.

I would highly recommend an evening with Emanuel he made my mums 70th so very special - some of the best food I has eaten, and even let me design the menu.

Emanuel was great all round. The food was presented in a timely manner and the children enjoyed the dishes they were given. Great job!

Thank you Emanuel and team so much for our evening, it was a fantastic sitting! The food was absolutely delicious, the portions generous, and we appreciate all the extra effort you went to with desert, clean up and the not so easy to get to location. Highly recommend Emanuel to anyone!

Highly highly recommend! We had the Mediterranean menu & it was delicious, there was plenty of food! Emanuel and his assistant arrived on time, brought everything they needed with them & cleaned too. The plates and cutlery supplied as part of the service were beautiful and matched the food well. All the guests were so impressed. We had the baked cheesecake as a GF option which was incredible. Mushroom risotto, so tasty! We had the lamb rump which came with a side of the yummiest vegetables. We also had the creamy chicken. 10/10!

Exceptional experience, highly recommended

Our Chefs made it a great night. Very accommodating of two our of ten that had dietary requirements. All the food was top notch. Made it a great night. Thanks!

Emanuel was the perfect chef for our mystery weekend getaway with the girls. He was engaging and ensured we paired good wine with our dishes. Told us about the meals and presented them beautifully. Having him set the table and take all the dishes away was just a delight. He did so well cooking in a glamping tent (only a cooktop) while making us feel we were at a fine dining restaurant.

Emanuel was amazing! Accommodated every request and was so pleasant about it all. He did it for a large group and it wasn't a problem. The food was amazing and I couldn't recommend this experience enough.

Emanuel was amazing! Very friendly and punctual, the food was beautiful and everyone loved it. He took special care with our one person who had a food tolerance and catered for free for our group of kids who demolished what they were given. He also left the place clean and tidy and his waitress was lovely. The entrees were amazing especially the scallop dish. We had the slow cooked lamb for main which was perfection, if a little bit big for most to finish though which made the delicious desert a struggle. But better to be too much than not enough! A bit more time between courses could be a nice addition to make room for the next one but apart from that amazing service. Loved having you in our home Emanuel, thank you so much!

We had a wonderful evening with Emanuel cooking for our group of 13 family and friends. He arrived on time, with everything really organised. He was polite and professional, but had a warm manner which made the evening comfortable. And the food was delicious! We opted for a 'meat heavy' menu and everything was great - including the presentation. The lamb was a particular highlight, cooked to perfection. He and his partner left the kitchen in an immaculate state. Thanks so much for a memorable evening! We'd definitely get him back :)

Amazing food, just an excellent experience all round. We choose the Latin American menu - just superb

Emanuel was incredibly professional and did a fantastic job for my mums 65th birthday.The food was amazing, perfectly cooked and each dish was well presented. The 12 of us had an amazing time! We will 100 % be using the service again!

Emanuel Tur was great to deal with - he had a wide range of menu options and was very patient with me as I took my time to decide my menu. The food was fantastic and was served in a timely and discreet manner. He made us feel special and made our evening very stress free and enjoyable.