Chef Jeffrey Khayelihle Mlilo

Private Chef in Johannesburg South

I design bespoke private dining experiences that turn romantic evenings and birthday celebrations into unforgettable memories.

As a former Executive Chef with extensive experience in leading hotels, I now specialise in creating intimate and elegant culinary experiences in the comfort of your home.

Whether you’re planning a candlelit dinner for two or celebrating a meaningful birthday with loved ones, every detail is carefully curated to reflect your vision and personal taste.

From menu creation to refined plating and seamless clean-up, I provide a complete, stress-free experience — allowing you to focus on connection, celebration, and enjoying the moment.

What you can expect:

• A personalised, chef-designed menu tailored to your preferences

• Elegant, restaurant-quality plating at your table

• Warm, professional and discreet service

• A romantic, memorable and effortless experience

Let’s create a beautiful dining experience that celebrates your special moment in the most unforgettable way.

For me, cooking is...

My passion, My Life, Its all l can do in life

I learned to cook at...

Found my self in the kitchen while still studying Hotel and Catering Management ICM. Working under Great Chefs , propelled me to the top.

A cooking secret...

I do real and authentic food, focusing on the ideal of pure and authentic food, my cooking style is based on fresh, local, and classic ingredients

My menus

Surprise Indulgence

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Cream of butternut & orange soup

4 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

FIRST COURSE

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½ Shell Mussels | caramelized onions and garlic | parsley & thyme white wine sauce

Cajun brie | Cranberry | radish salad

MAIN COURSE

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Butter roasted line fish | sauteed greens | cauliflower puree |champagne sauce

Half deboned chicken | lemon | coconut cream | chilli | sweet potato fondant

Pork belly twice cooked | apple puree | charred cucumber | berry jus

Pan roasted fillet of ostrich cubed pan | roasted risotto | courgette | parmesan wafer | heirloom tomato confit

Potato gnocchi | nicoise style vegetables | chèvre cheese | quail egg

DESSERT

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Malva pudding | butter scotch sauce | vanilla ice cream | edible flowers

Glazed strawberries | salted caramel cheese cake | meringue buttons | white chocolate

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Simply Mediterranean

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Salmon and cream cheese roulade | petit citrus salad | dill shoots

Mixed Antipasti and mezze platter

3 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

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Calamari strips | squid heads | tomato fondue | chili aioli

MAIN COURSE

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Braised oxtail | mashed potato | heirloom baby carrots

Butter roasted line fish | sauteed greens | carrot puree | prawn vinaigrette

Seared Duck Breast | lentil brown rice | sautéed greens | confit baby carrots | citrus duck jus

Beef fillet I Bak choy I roasted bone marrow I whole grain mustard sauce

Line Fish | leek and ricotta nori | moroccan salsa | balsamic reduction

Half deboned baby chicken | lemon | coconut cream | chilli | sweet potato fondant

DESSERT

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Chocolate brownie | mint syrup | vanilla ice cream

Lime & poppy seed panna cotta | carrot cake | berry coulis

Peanut butter parfait | caramel ice cream | ginger bread biscuit | strawberry coulis

Birthday Celebrations

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Beetroot carpaccio I goat cheese I strawberries I Beetroot jam I Balsamic glazeon

Ox tongue served carpaccio style | cipollini onions |green olives |petit salad | wholegrain mustard vinaigrette

3 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

FIRST COURSE

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Contemporary caprese Tomato I baby mozzarella I mixed olives I rocket salad I smoked salt I tapenade drizzle

Avocado & Sriracha Mayo I Shrimp I crab salad

Aubergine I grilled tomato I brie gratinated stacks I basil shandis

MAIN COURSE

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Beer Braised Beef Short rib I Carrot I Chateau Potato I caramelized onions I button mushrooms I red wine sauce

Butter roasted line fish I Heritage tomato I Cauliflower puree I Lime butter Sauce

Deboned chicken thighs in coconut and coriander marinade and lemon cous cous and coriander sauce oil, sweet potato puree

Confit of duck | root vegetables | baby potatoes | brandy and thyme jus

Beef fillet I Bak choy I roasted bone marrow I whole grain mustard sauce

Aged Mini prime steak I chumichuri

DESSERT

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Malva pudding I Butter scotch sauce I Vanilla Ice Cream I Edible Flowers

Champagne jelly | confit fruit | watermelon granita | watermelon konfyt | vanilla dust

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Chocolate brownie | mint syrup | vanilla ice cream

Cake I Mousse I vanilla ice cream and more

Surprise Exclusively

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Caramelized shallot tarte tatin | rocket salad | edible flowers

Tataki of beef | cucumber | ponzu sauce | micro herbs

Aubergine | grilled tomato | brie cheese | basil shandis | micro berbs

French onion soup | emmental cheese | baguette

FIRST COURSE

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Zucchini carpaccio | Italian fried mozzarella | anchovy infused mayo | pea shoots

Fristo Misto, | Capers | Gherkins | Sriracha aioli

Roasted Butternut Arancini | butternut espuma | charred tenderstem broccoli | creamy blue cheese I red pepper oil

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb chops rubbed with Ras Al hangout | quinoa salad | salsa machouia

Grilled Kingklip | lemon couscous | cauliflower mousseline | kachumbari salad | shrimp & champagne butter sauce

Baby chicken breast- stuffed with mushroom mousseline | potato croquette | cucumber ribbons | smoked brinjal puree | marinated baby tomato

Linguine allo scoglio- linguine | fresh tomato | calamari | prawns | mussels

Seared tuna | lemon couscous | cauliflower mousseline | kachumbari salad | shrimp & champagne butter sauce

Rosemary larded beef fillet | roasted vegetables | braised deboned oxtail | slow cooked lentils | oxtail jus

DESSERT

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Cream cheese pana cotta | berries macerated in port | sugar works | dried flowers

Study of berries -blackberry & white chocolate short cake | mixed berry mousse | wild berry sorbet | fresh berries | raspberry coulis

White mousse I Red velvet cake | White chocolate | Crumble | Mixed berry sorbet

Peanut butter parfait | caramel ice cream | ginger bread biscuit | strawberry coulis

Honeycomb mousse | roasted apricots | honey and thyme sorbet

Deconstructed Tiramisu-Coffee mousse | vanilla bean sponge | mascarpone ice cream | marsala syrup

Simply Italian

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Mixed Antipasti platter

3 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

FIRST COURSE

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Lightly Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad-cos lettuce | caesar dressing | chicken strips | croutons | anchovies

Aubergine | grilled tomato | brie cheese | basil shandis | micro berbs

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Saltimbocca | roasted mediterranean vegetables | white sage sauce

Basil Crusted Beef Fillet | potato gallete | confit heritage tomato | confit onion pickle | beef marrow jus

Butter roasted linefish | wilted greens | cauliflower puree | lime butter sauce

Linguine pasta | carbonara -egg yolk | grana padano | bacon

Osso bucco I Carrot I Chateau Potato I caramelized onions I button mushrooms I gremolata

Braised lamb shank | tuscan bean | faro stew

DESSERT

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Berries and Zabaglione

Tiramisu

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

What a Surprise

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Beetroot carpaccio I goat cheese I strawberries I Beetroot jam I Balsamic glazeon

Chilled Asian flavoured gazpacho with bean sprout salad

Ox tongue served carpaccio style | cipollini onions |green olives |petit salad | wholegrain mustard vinaigrette

3 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Contemporary caprese Tomato I baby mozzarella I mixed olives I rocket salad I smoked salt I tapenade drizzle

Avocado & Sriracha Mayo I Shrimp I crab salad

Aubergine I grilled tomato I brie gratinated stacks I basil shandis

Saldana bay mussels | white wine | chili and parsley broth | crusty bread

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beer Braised Beef Short rib I Carrot I Chateau Potato I caramelized onions I button mushrooms I red wine sauce

Butter roasted line fish I Heritage tomato I Cauliflower puree I Lime butter Sauce

Deboned chicken thighs in coconut and coriander marinade and lemon cous cous and coriander sauce oil, sweet potato puree

Confit of duck | root vegetables | baby potatoes | brandy and thyme jus

Seared tuna | mixed dhal curry | cucumber salad | minted yoghurt

DESSERT

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Berries I Zabaglione I Plum Semi freddo I Carol lace

Malva pudding I Butter scotch sauce I Vanilla Ice Cream I Edible Flowers

Champagne jelly | confit fruit | watermelon granita | watermelon konfyt | vanilla dust

Cardamon crème caramel white | chocolate ganache sesame tuile | granadilla sauce

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Local Comfort Meal

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Assorted samoosa and dips

3 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken wings | siracha honey soya| micro shoots

Cajun spiced creamy chicken livers | herb and parmesan crostini

Saldana bay mussels | white wine | chili and parsley broth | crusty bread

MAIN COURSE

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Butter roasted linefish | wilted greens | cauliflower puree | lime butter sauce

Half deboned baby chicken | lemon | coconut cream | chilli | sweet potato mashnt

Braised lamb shank | tuscan bean | faro stew

Seared tuna | mixed dhal curry | cucumber salad | minted yoghurt

Sage Marinated Pork Chops | German potatoes | caramelised apples | sage sauce

DESSERT

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Malva pudding | vanilla custard | vanilla ice cream | edible flowers

Warm chocolate and honey cake | raspberry sauce | vanilla ice cream

Milk tart | Koeksister | vanilla ice cream

Simple Italian

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Mixed Antipasti platter

3 Canapes to be discussed with Chef

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Lightly Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad-cos lettuce | caesar dressing | chicken strips | croutons | anchovies

Aubergine | grilled tomato | brie cheese | basil shandis | micro berbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Chicken Saltimbocca | roasted mediterranean vegetables | white sage sauce

Basil Crusted Beef Fillet | potato gallete | confit heritage tomato | confit onion pickle | beef marrow jus

Butter roasted linefish | wilted greens | cauliflower puree | lime butter sauce

Linguine pasta | carbonara -egg yolk | grana padano | bacon

Osso bucco I Carrot I Chateau Potato I caramelized onions I button mushrooms I gremolata

Braised lamb shank | tuscan bean | faro stew

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Berries and Zabaglione

Tiramisu

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

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Chef Jeffrey Khayelihle's reviews

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24 services

Chef Jeffery's food was amazing, it was plated well and he left our kitchen clean after cooking. He was very professional and polite.

He served with a smile and the food was incredible. I would book him again

Chef Jeffrey and his team were amazing, the food was delicious and the presentation was excellent. we were given a five star restaurant experience.

Jeffrey was incredible! The food was so delicious. We are still raving about his beef stake! Thank you so much Jeffrey.

This is a very cool experience and the food was great quality. Chef Jeffrey brings all the ingredients and prepares as he would in a restaurant. No hassles or extra work needed on my side, he quietly and professionally prepared whilst my family relaxed and enjoyed the evening. He’s a lovely, gentle person too and his team were all smiles when we interacted with them. The kitchen was also spotless after they left! Very unique way to bring the experience to your home. Thanks Chef!

The food was very tasty. It was like music in my mouth. I kept on thinking about the croutons in the caesar salad hours later ????. The prawns were out of this world. My husband said the vegetables were the best he has ever tasted. The presentation was also excellent. We felt like we are in a 5 star hotel. We will be doing this again soon. Thanks a lot

Our Chef was incredible! The plating, service and do not get me started on the taste of the food- it was out of this world! He really blew us away! It was our first experience with a private chef and he has really set the bar very very high! We will definitely be asking him to be our Chef in future! Thank you for making our night so special!