Chef Chef Novo Novo

Private Chef in Lake Hamilton

Hello and welcome! I’m Chef Novo, a professional private chef with over 20 years of experience in high-end restaurants and culinary consulting. I’ve worked across several countries, gaining expertise in Mediterranean, Asian, and Caribbean cuisines, and I love creating personalized dining experiences that feel both memorable and meaningful.

For me, cooking is...

My passion and my lifestyle

I learned to cook at...

Culinary school, culinary degree, practice at in restaurant.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is Fresh and high quality ingredients.

My menus

Tour le France

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Soupe à l'oignon gratinée Caramelized onion soup gratinated with Gruyère cheese and toasted bread

Salade niçoise Tuna salad with lettuce, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies, and black olives

FIRST COURSE

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Confit de canard Duck confit in its own fat, served with roasted potatoes and caramelized onions

Ratatouille Provençal vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion, and bell pepper

MAIN COURSE

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Coq au vin Chicken stew with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and onions. served with mashed potatoes

Boeuf bourguignon Beef stew with red wine, onions, carrots, and mushrooms. served with noodles

Sole meunière Sole meunière with butter, parsley, and lemon

Steak-frites Grilled steak with french fries

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Crème brûlée Custard dessert caramelized with a crispy layer of burnt sugar

Mousse au chocolat Light and creamy chocolate mousse

1. Mediterranean Inspired – 3 Course Experience

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Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad With fresh basil, citrus-infused olive oil, and local microgreens

FIRST COURSE

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Octopus // Charred grilled, smoked paprika, evoo, black garlic salt

Coquilles St. Jacques // Scallops gratin in creamy white wine sauce

Magret de Canard // Seared duck breast, crispy skin, berry Bordeaux wine reduction

Ravioli // wild mushroom's, sage butter, Pecorino, microgreens

Mussels // Mussels in classic marinière broth

Gnocchi Sorrentino // confit tomato, basil infused, mozzarella

MAIN COURSE

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Ribeye // Marbled ribeye with roasted garlic butter

Chi

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Crème brûlée // Grand Marnier, wild berries, caramelized crispy sugar

Mousse au chocolat // Light and creamy chocolate mousse with nutella waffle

Tiramisu // Ricotta & Mascarpone cream, espresso, Kahlua infused

Chef Table Experience

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Burrata Caprese // Pesto & balsamic

FIRST COURSE

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Branzino al Limone//Capers, white wine

MAIN COURSE

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CHATEAUBRIAND// SOUS VIDE TENDERLOIN// DUXELLES MUSHROOMS// POTATO AU GRATINE// GREEN PEAS PURE

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée // Grand Marnier, wild berries, caramelized crispy sugar

Japanese Inspired

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Edamame / Lightly salted steamed soybeans, served warm

Tonkotsu Ramen / rich and creamy pork bone broth with wheat noodles, chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, and scallions

FIRST COURSE

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Pork Gyoza / pan-seared dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork, garlic, and ginger, served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce

Butterfish // wild black cod, white miso, sake, mirin, crispy noddle's, caviar

Wagyu // ultra-marbled Japanese beef, nigiri, ponzu glaze, tobiko

Sushi // Faroe Island salmon, mini cucumber, snow crab, avocado, nori, tobiko

Katsu-don // crispy breaded pork cutlet simmered with onions and egg over a bowl of steamed Japanese rice, glazed with a sweet-savory sauce

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Peking Duck // apples, scallions, garlic, star anise, cassia cinnamon, rainbow carrots, crispy onions

Yakitori // chard grilled smoked, chicken skewer, sake, mirin, chives, ginger glaze, noddles

Mongolian beef // sweet soy glaze, sesame, garlic, green onion, stir fried rice

King Salmon // Seared, with citrus-herb, crispy noddle's, hibachi veggies

DESSERT

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Matcha Ice Cream / homemade green tea ice cream, smooth and earthy, finished with a sprinkle of roasted rice and yuzu zest

Mediterranean inspired – course menu experience

STARTER

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. Starter Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad With fresh basil, citrus-infused olive oil, and local microgreens

FIRST COURSE

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(VG) Wild Mushroom Ravioli //Sage butter

MAIN COURSE

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Branzino al Limone//Capers, white wine

Butterfish // wild black cod, white miso, sake, mirin, crispy noddle's, caviar

Chateaubriand // sous vide whole tenderloin, béarnaise, minced duxelle de champignon, souffle de pommes

Lobster Tail // Saffron arborio risotto, fumet, basil infused, evoo

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée // Grand Marnier, wild berries, caramelized crispy sugar

5 course fine dining

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Amuse Bouche // garlic shrimp

. Starter Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad With fresh basil, citrus-infused olive oil, and local microgreens

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Tail // Saffron arborio risotto, fumet, basil infused, evoo

MAIN COURSE

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Chateaubriand // sous vide whole tenderloin, béarnaise, minced duxelle de champignon, souffle de pommes

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée // Grand Marnier, wild berries, caramelized crispy sugar

Chef Mediterranean inspired – 5 course menu experience

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Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad With fresh basil, citrus-infused olive oil, and local microgreens

Amuse Bouche // cured Salmon, green apple, citrus infused, microgreens

FIRST COURSE

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Magret de Canard // Seared duck breast, crispy skin, berry Bordeaux wine reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Chateaubriand// Roasted whole tenderloin with béarnaise or red wine sauce

Lobster Tail // Saffron arborio risotto, fumet, basil infused, evoo

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée // Grand Marnier, wild berries, caramelized crispy sugar

5 course menu Fine dining

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Amuse Bouche // garlic shrimp

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata Caprese // Pesto & balsamic

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lobster Tail // Saffron arborio risotto, fumet, basil infused, evoo

Chateaubriand // sous vide whole tenderloin, béarnaise, minced duxelle de champignon, souffle de pommes

DESSERT

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Lava cakes Warm chocolate cake with a rich molten center, served soft and creamy ice Cream

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Chef Chef Novo's reviews

4.92

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12 services

Chef Novo was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make my guests, and I feel as if we were at a five-star dinner. He worked closely with me to develop a unique menu and delivered above what was expected. This experience was very important for me to make my clients feel home away from home and he delivered. I would highly recommend if you looking to be blown away and have an amazing dinner experience this is your chef.

Chef Novo was amazing! His attention to details shows in his food presentation and its also delicious! He surprised us with yummy pastries from Greece to make him feel right at home. His dishes were catered to making my husband's experience an unforgettable one, as my husband misses his home country and the food. Chef Novo really blew us away with his professionalism and fine dining private dining experience. We will definitely book again and raved about our experience to our friends! 100/10 recommend.