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There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.
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27019 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in South Africa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Sesame crusted tuna tataki with pickled radish and ponzu dressing
Chilli lime prawn skewers with coriander mango salsa
Pumpkin fennel soup with and butter poached prawn
Hake medallion with red pepper veloute
Cape malay spiced fish cakes – served with pickled cucumber ribbons, lemon-sorghum aioli, and a micro herb salad
Smoked trout & amasi crostini – house-smoked trout with herbed amasi crème, pickled red onions, and microgreens on a crispy sourdough crostini
Creamy coconut & lemongrass mussels – west coast mussels steamed in a fragrant coconut and lemongrass broth, served with grilled sourdough
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, caper sultana relish and green oil
Pan-seared linefish with rooibos-infused beurre blanc – served with millet pilaf, charred fennel, and preserved lemon relish
Teriyaki seared salmon, crispy salmon skin, trout caviar, leek risotto, green oil, charred asparagus with garlic
Butter poached rainbow trout with cauliflower puree and garlic butter and caper sauce
Charred miso cabbage with green tahini with quinoa and apricot seed sprinkle
Miso apple crumble with cinnamon and vegan vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Grilled pineapple with sorghum crumble & rooibos ice cream – caramelized pineapple with a crunchy sorghum and nut crumble, paired with creamy house-made rooibos-infused ice cream
Marula-infused crème brûlée – silky custard infused with wild-harvested marula, finished with a perfectly crisp caramel top
Watermelon feta salad fresh watermelon cubes ,crumbed feta chesse ,fresh mint leaves a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of salt and pepper topped with toasted pumkin seeds
Chilled cucumber soup cucumber ,plain yogurt ,dill, garlic and lemon juice blended until smooth and served cold topped with micro herbs and pepper salad
Shrimp cocktail fresh tomatotes ,red onion ,coriander ,salt pepper garlic lemon juice topped with coriander
Grilled solomon with citrus glaze salmon fillets grilled grilled and topped with a tangy orange and lemon glaze served with a side of asparagus and roasted baby potatoes
Bbq pulled pork sliders slow cooked pulled pork served in soft slider buns with colselaw and a tangy bbq sauce
Grilled lemon herb chicken with summer vegetables marinated chicken chicken breasts served with charred zucchini ,bell peppers and cherry tomatoes
Lemon posset with shortbread cookies a creamy lemon dessert made with cream ,sugar and lemon juice served with shortbread cookies
Strawberry cheese cake served in individual jars on a base of ginger crumble topped with berry puree and fresh mint
Mango panna cotta creamy panna cotta made with coconut milk and topped with fresh mango puree
Butternut soup with a touch of nutmeg
Garden salad with a tangy vinaigrette
Fire-roasted corn salad with peppadews & feta
Mini vetkoek with spiced lentil mince (v)
Slow-cooked lamb stew with herbed pap
Lemon & herb chicken thighs with pumpkin rice
Baked hake with garlic, olive oil & cherry tomatoes
Creamy samp & bean risotto with wild mushrooms & fresh herbs (v)
Warm malva pudding with custard
Mini koeksisters
Fruit salad with honey & mint
Milk tart squares with a cinnamon dusting
Butternut and sweet potatoes soup topped with fraiche and toast pumpkin seeds
Butter bean and kale stew a hearty stew with butter bean kale ,tomatoes and smoky paparika served with crusty garlic bread
Cheesy garlic bread with side of chillie cheese sauce
Stuffed bell pepper - bell peppers stuffed with quinoa ,black beans ,corn and a smoky tomatoe sauce
Vegetarian eggplant caponata celery, olives ,capers ,in a sweet and sour tomato sauce served with polenta
Grilled pineapple with cinnamon and agave
Chocolate avocado mousse rich silky chocolate mousse made with avocado and maple syrup
Koeksisters sweet, braided dough soaked in syrup
Miso souptraditional dashi broth with fofu wakame and spring onion
Chicken or vegetable gyoza pan fried dumplings with soya dipping sauce
Tempura veg or prawns light crispy butter with tentsuyu dipping sauce
Tuna tataki/ seared beef lightly seared and thinly sliced with ponzu dressing
Tariyaki chicken or salmon glazed with sweet soy servered with steamed rice and greens
Beef ramen/ vegetable ramen rich broth with noodles soft egg and seasonal toppings
Chicken katsu curry crispy crumbed with japanese curry sauce and rice
Stir-fried udon noodles with vegetables and choice of chicken ,beef or tofu
Matcha tiramisu with japanese twist mascapone and matcha
Matcha cheese cake creamy baked cheese cake with earthy green tea flavour
Dorayaki fluffy japanese pancakes filled with casturd or read bean paste
Mochi ice cream soft rice dough filled with ice cream
Assorted canapes x5
Asian style carpaccio of linefish
Cape malay pickled fish, baby garden leaves
Linefish carpaccio with asian dressing
Grilled aubergine and parmesan with mortadella and prosciutto
Gaspacho with raw vegetables and golden croutons
Vitello tonato, roquette and parmigiano
Grilled linefish with venere rice, pak choi and jalapeño sauce
Rack of lamb, gratin dauphinoi, fine beans and rosemary jus
Braised lamb shank provencal way, homemade potato puree
Pork belly with crackling, pak choi and home made gnocchi
Beef picania chimichurri, potato darphin and sauteed mushrooms
Chicken filled with mushrooms in potato cage, sauteed spinach
Butterfly chicken marinated with lemon and ginger, roasted baby potato and vegetables
Prawns wrapped with tagliatelle and truffle sauce, watercress and rocket salad
Risotto al fungi or milanese
Grilled linefish sauteed vegetables and saffron beurre blanc
Half cooked chocolate soufle, vanilla ice cream and berries
Vanilla crème brulee
Lemon cheesecake and red berries couli
Pavlova with fresh fruits
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits,
Caramelized apple on puff pastry, vanilla ice cream
Seafood inspired canapes served with a local aperitif
West coast mussels with white wine and cream sauce, home garlic bread
Spaghetti nero, prawns, garlic, lemon and mild chili cream
Poached lobster, home made mayo, dressed leaves (r40 supplement,)
Local line fish, bokkom butter, cauliflower puree, green asparagus
Asian style yellowfin tuna tartare and avocado stack, wakame salad
Oysters raw/homemade tabasco and tempura battered/wasabi mayonnaise
Scallops, puree, pancetta, burnt butter sauce (r60 surcharge)
West coast mussels (main course portion) with white wine and cream sauce, home garlic bread
Local line fish with bokkom butter, cauliflower puree, mussels, savoury rice, green asparagus
A duo of locally inspired gelato, tuile biscuit
Affogato (vanilla bean ice cream with a shot of espresso), cocoa tuile biscuit
Amarula crème brulee, gelato of the day, almond flour tuile
Malva pudding, amarula cream sauce, water buffalo milk gelato
Classic french onion soup slow-caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef and thyme broth, finished with a brandy splash and topped with a toasted baguette crouton blanketed in melted gruyère, broiled until golden and bubbling
French onion soup with a red wine & rosemary finish deeply caramelized onions built into a broth enriched with red wine and fresh rosemary, ladled over a garlic-rubbed crouton and layered with melted gruyère and a whisper of parmesan for extra depth
Chicken alfredo pan-seared chicken breast sliced over fettuccine tossed in a silky parmesan cream sauce, finished with cracked black pepper and fresh parsley
Prawn alfredo garlic-butter seared prawns nestled over fettuccine in a creamy parmesan sauce, brightened with a touch of lemon zest and fresh parsley
New york baked cheesecake a dense, velvety cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, finished with a berry compote
Classic crème brûlée silky vanilla custard with a crisp, torched sugar crust, served with a shortbread biscuit
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About us
Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.

TECHNOLOGY
We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.
FOOD
We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.
HOSPITALITY
We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.
Trusted by industry leaders
With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.










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