Private Chef
Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.





















Enjoy the experience
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.
Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.












How it works
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Receive menu proposals
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Book your experience
Enjoy!
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23335 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in South Africa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Burrata & tomato carpaccio – creamy burrata with thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic glaze. served with toasted ciabatta
Garlic butter prawns – pan-seared prawns in white wine, butter, and garlic, with a hint of chili flakes, served with lemon wedges. primo
Butternut squash and sage velouté a velvety sage-infused butternut squash soup infused
Truffle mushroom risotto – arborio rice slow-cooked with porcini mushrooms, parmesan, white wine, and finished with truffle oil and fresh parsley
Mushroom aranchini balls with pickled red onion, spicy aioli and garden greens
Baked camembert with fig jam and toasted baguette slices
Beef fillet with red wine & balsamic reduction – tender beef fillet, cooked medium-rare, with a rich red wine balsamic sauce, served with rosemary-infused mashed potatoes and sautéed broccolini
Lemon butter seabass – pan-seared seabass with lemon butter sauce, served with saffron-infused risotto and roasted cherry tomatoes
Beef short rib with red wine jus – braised short rib in a rich red wine jus, served with root vegetable puree
Affogato with biscotti - vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of espresso, served with crispy almond biscotti
Deconstructed tiramisu - marscapone mousse with a coffee soaked sponge, crumb and an espresso glaze
Strawberry panna cotta – silky vanilla panna cotta with fresh strawberry compote and basil syrup
Ceviche with fresh herbs and citrus - a refreshing starter with freshly caught fish, lightly marinated in citrus juice, mixed with finely diced red onion, cilantro, avocado, and a hint of chili
Beef tartare with mustard dressing - finely chopped prime beef, seasoned with dijon mustard, shallots, capers, and a touch of worcestershire sauce, served with crispy toast points
Grilled mediterranean sea bass - a whole sea bass, grilled with fresh herbs, olive oil, and lemon, served alongside roasted seasonal vegetables and a light white wine sauce
Italian saffron risotto - creamy, rich risotto with a delicate touch of saffron, finished with parmesan and butter for a luxurious mouthfeel
Grilled asparagus with lemon and parmesan lightly charred asparagus, drizzled with lemon zest and finished with fresh shaved parmesan
* traditional french coq au vin chicken slowly braised in red wine, with mushrooms, onions, and bacon, served with buttery mashed potatoes or rustic baguette for dipping
Tiramisu - a classic italian dessert made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder
Lemon sorbet with fresh berries - a refreshing and tangy lemon sorbet served with a medley of seasonal fresh berries to cleanse the palate
Asian style carpaccio of linefish
Linefish ceviche lime and coconut, mango salad
Gaspacho with golden croutons and raw vegetables
Cucumber and coconut soup
Grilled linefish sauteed vegetables and saffron beurre blanc
Grilled linefish with venere rice, pak choi and jalapeño sauce
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits,
Malva pudding with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce
Meringue crunch with seasonal fruits
Caramelized apple on puff pastry, vanilla ice cream
Gaspacho with golden croutons and raw vegetables
Ceasar salad with panko chicken
Caprese salad con basilico
Linefish carpaccio with asian dressing
Butterfly chicken marinated with lemon and ginger, roasted baby potato and vegetables
Grilled linefish sauteed vegetables and saffron beurre blanc
Beef picania chimichurri, potato darphin and sauteed mushrooms
Grilled rack of karoo lamb, tian of vegetables, thyme jus
Grilled linefish with venere rice, pak choi and jalapeño sauce
Vanilla creme brulee
Lemon cheesecake and red berries
Pavlova with fresh fruits
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits,
Tarte tatin with vanilla ice
Cucumber and coconut soup
Fresh and confit tomato tartar, homemade chips
Fresh herbs and flowers salad, crispy vegetables and truffle vinaigrette
Crispy provencal vegetables on rice disks base
Venere rice with a medley of vegetables, jalapeño sauce
Rice ravioli of vegetables, carrot and ginger sauce
Provencal potato puree, vegetables tempura
Fresh sauteed vegetables with basil pesto
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits,
Vegan cheese cake peacan nuts and red berries couli
Incredible chocolate cake
Curried prawns with aubergines parmigiana, basil pesto
Fresh and confit tomato tartar, homemade chips
Linefish ceviche lime and coconut, mango salad
Linefish tartare leche del tigre
Tuna tataki with deconstructed nicoise salad
Grilled linefish sauteed vegetables and saffron beurre blanc
Grilled kingklip in courgette scales, homemade gnocchi and shiso dressing
Grilled linefish with venere rice, pak choi and jalapeño sauce
Prawns wrapped with tagliatelle and truffle sauce, watercress salad
Smoked salmon on a bed of creamy potatoes, watercress puree
Rack of lamb, gratin dauphinoi, fine beans and rosemary jus
Pork belly with crackling, pak choi and home made truffled potato pure
Tournedos rossini
Chicken filet filled with mushrooms in potato cage, sauteed spinach
Kudu or springbok loin, celeriac puree, sauteed mushrooms, red wine and pepper sauce
Beef filet, gratin dauphinois, fine beans and black pepper sauce
Vanilla creme brulee with blueberry financier
Crêpes suzette
Half cooked chocolate soufle, vanilla ice cream and berries
Lime granite with marinated honey and vanilla citrus fruits,
Raspberry soufflé
Floating canapes x3 (selection will be confirmed along with menu, so no dishes over lap)
Crayfish done on the fire with smoked avocado and jalapeno
Gazpacho served with focaccia
Fresh oysters - served traditionally or asian style
Charcuterie, local cheese, preserves, dips, pates, artichokes, olives (and many more) home baked breads ect.. luxury platters)
Fresh salads and sides to accompany one of the above selections
Seafood symphony of prawns, crayfish or squid, mussels, whole fish, and 5 side dish to accompany the selection
Traditional: turkey or chicken, gammon, roast lamb or beef, arancini balls, crispy duck fat potatoes, asparagus with hollandaise, green salad with orange vinaigrette, roast butternut and beetroot, string green beans (open to your suggestions) ,
Chocolate brownie and berry trifle or traditional trifle
Pavlova served with berries or summer passion fruit and pineapple, lemon curd and cream topped with sparkles, great for a celebration
Christmas cake or other (open to your suggestions)
Biltong and cheese platters - assorted game biltong (springbok, kudu, beef) with aged cheddar, gouda, and chili-infused cheeses
Mini braai broodjies - miniature versions of the classic toasted sandwich with cheddar, tomato, and onion grilled over the fire
Corn ribs with smoked paprika butter - sweetcorn quarters chargrilled until smoky, brushed with paprika-infused butter
Mini wors bites with mustard dip - bite-sized boerewors skewered and served with a tangy whole-grain mustard dip
Boerewors - traditional south african sausage, coiled and grilled to juicy perfection
Lamb chops with garlic and rosemary marinade - tender lamb cutlets marinated in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary
Whole grilled snook with apricot basting
Sticky bbq chicken wings - grilled wings glazed with a homemade sticky barbecue sauce featuring honey, soy, and smoked paprika
Malva pudding with amarula cream sauce - traditional south african sponge cake served with a warm custard flavored with amarula liqueur
Grilled pineapple skewers with honey and lime - sweet and tangy dessert, charred over the fire, drizzled with honey and a squeeze of lime juice
Koeksisters - syrup-soaked braided doughnuts for a sweet, sticky finish
Traditional trifle - layers of sponge cake soaked in sherry, custard, jelly, and fruit, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds
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.








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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