Chef Jeffrey Khayelihle Mlilo
Private Chef In BlackburnGet to know me better
A well travelled , fine dining Chef for private events and functions . lt must look wow, clean, taste great and leave a memory.
I am a Fine Dining Chef with more than 20 years of experience in up-market hotels, and fine dining restaurant both locally and internationally. Having worked for Rovos Rail, Southern Sun, Radisson Blu, Fiesta Royale Hotel (Accra/ Ghana), Royal Palace Hotel(Sudan), Summer Place in Hyde Park , Anew Hotels. Platinum Belt in Umhlanga. Its time to share my experience of all these years in the Culinary industry. Apart from the sample menus I have created, we can discuss a tailored made menu for your specific requirements.
Also being part of the Opening team for Vivace Restaurant,( Radisson Blu/Sandton), Punchinelo's Restaurant(Southern Sun/ Monte Casino), Mondovino Restaurant, Sun Square/ Monte casino, and Platinum Belt Restaurant (Umhlanga/ Durban). I have a strong influence from the authentic Italian, Mediterranean, French and South Africa Cuisine.
More about me
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...
Cooking with the freshest ingredients
My menus
Freshly Baked Foccacia
Vegetable Antipasti - Roasted Peppers with pesto, Green bean and mint salad , Carponata, Marinated Tomatoes, Olives, and balsamic olives. Tapenade
Large Mixed Antipasti - Napoli Salami, Rosemary Ham, Proscuitto, Braesola, Roasted Peppers with pesto, Green bean and mint salad , Carponata, Marinated Tomatoes, Olives
Cured Meats and Cheese Antipasti Gorgonzola Dolce, Crema Precorino,Parmesan Cheese, Speck di Merano, Milano Salami, Braesola
Beef carpaccio I goat cheese I strawberries I Yakitori sauce
Beetroot carpaccio I vegan cheese I strawberries I balsamic reduction/ rocket
Home made rolls , mini grissini /bread sticks-tapenade and basil pesto
Salad of Mixed Leaves with herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano
Rustic Vegetable salad with artichokes, rocket and mozzarella
Fresh Ripe tomatoes with Oregano, Basil and roasted peppers
Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg, Shallots and Pantelleria Capers
Bufallo mozzarella with Baby gem, Grilled peppers and an anchovy- Garlic dressing
Carpaccio of yellowfin Tuna with Lemon , Rocket and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Ricotta Crostini with Cherry Tomato, Olives, Lemon and Honey
Minestrone Soup
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, mozzarella Cheese, Parmigiano, Braesola, Asparagus and Truffle Oil
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, Onion, Speck di Merano, Basil and Rocket
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Prawns, Oregano Roasted Garlic
Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, Portabello and Porcini Mushrooms
Thin crust Pizza -Fresh Spinach, Feta, Olives, Mozzarella topped with a sweet & Sour sauce with pepper relish & chilli garlic oil
Tikka Chicken Pizza- Chicken, Mushroom, Peppers & Onions
Tuna & Red Onion Pizza -Tuna, Mozzarella, Fresh cubes of tomato, Green & Black Olives topped with fresh red onions, crisp rockets drizzled with chilli garlic oil
Moroccan Pizza- Chicken or Bacon, Mozzarella, Feta, Cucumber Salsa & Fresh Coriander with yoghurt & feta dressing
Tikka Chicken Pizza-Chicken Tikka, Mushroom, Peppadew & Onions, on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base
Spare Ribs Pizza. Marinated deboned pork spare-ribs topping on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base
Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Feta, Mozzarella with fresh avocado on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base
Nutella base - dessert pizza-create your own ( choose 3). astros I bar one I condensed milk I crunchie flake I jelly tots I kit kat I marshmallows I oreo biscuit I peanut butter I peppermint I smarties
Rooibos panna cotta
Coffee semifreddo
Tiramisu
Italian gelato ice cream
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Smoked salmon trout gravalax
Half Shell mussels I chilli I lime vinaigrette I bacon soil I Tuile
Mediterranean style grilled vegetables I marinated feta cheese I fine herbs
Oven roasted heirloom tomato I mozzarella cheese I basils pesto
Salmon and cream cheese roulade I petiit citrus salad I dill shoots
Cinnamon and ginger couscous salad I pine nuts I micro herbs
Home made gnocchi I fresh mussels I prawn I salmon I white wine and creamy dill sauce
Fristo misto I fried crispy fresh fish goujons I capers I gherkins I roumelade sauce
Ostrich Carpaccio I marinated mushrooms I ciabatta toast I preserved fig I balsamic reduction I parmesan cheese
Yakitori Chicken Wings I mint I dill I edamame beans I cucumber I melba toast
Grilled Citrus Salmon I sautéed spinach I black pepper pasta sheets I salsa verde
Compressed Beef Short Rib I garlic mash I walnuts I rocket
Seared Duck Breast I lentil brown rice I sautéed greens I confit baby carrots I citrus duck jus
Braised lamb shanks I fluffy mashed potato I wilted spinach I beetroot & berry coulis
Basil Crusted Beef Fillet I potato gallete I confit heritage tomato I confit onion pickle I beef marrow jus
Line Fish I leek and ricotta nori I moroccan salsa I balsamic reduction
Study of lamb I rolled loin of lamb I lamb cutlet I lamb kidney I cauliflower and pea puree I thyme lamb jusI glazed carrot I peas shoots I flowers
A study in chocolate I chocolate brownie I chocolate ice cream I chocolate cream I chocolate dust I chocolate
Glazed strawberries I salted caramel cheese cake I meringue buttons I white chocolate
Rooibos panna cotta I Berries macerated in Port I apricot mousse I sugar works I vanilla semi freddo
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Caramelized shallot tarte tatin I rocket salad
Roasted Butternut I Panko Crumbed Prawns I Rocket l Wasabi Mayo l Radish l Guacamole
Salmon Mousse Blinis I Cream cheese mousse I Chives l Citrus aioli l Crackling
Arancini I Charred Broccoli I Creamy Blue Cheese I Red Pepper Pesto
Knysna Oysters gratinated I spinach I cream
Tataki of beef I cucumber I ponzu sauce
Fresh zesty kimchi I edemame beans I chick pea puree I sesame
Smashed avocado bites I Pancetta I spicy olive oil drizzle
Steak Tartar I French toast I quail egg I hollandaise I asparagus
Fegatini al Balsamico-pan fried chicken liver I balsamic vinegar I juniper berries I sour dough
Zucchini carpaccio I Italian fried mozzarella I anchovy filled zucchini flowers I sage leaves
Chef Insalata I rocket I basil I baby tomato I olive I artichoke I parmesan cheese
Garden Salad- Confit Heirloom cherry tomato I Textures of Cauliflower I Egg Noodles I Shimeji
Lightly Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad-Cos lettuce I Caesar dressing I Chicken strips I Croutons I Anchovies
Cauliflower with a lot of flavours-Dukkha Roast Cauliflower I Cauliflower kimchi I Textures of Cauliflower I Sorels
Smoked Garlic Mussels ½ Shell Mussels I caramelized alliums (Onion & Smoked garlic) I parsley & thyme white wine sauce I baked bread roll I crispy onion I bacon dust
Wanton I Chicken & butternut farce I Butternut velouté
Herb Butter Emulsion Truffle I parmesan compression of heirloom tomatoe & basil
Gazpacho I Confit Heritage Tomatoes I Moroccan Mussels I Flaked Almonds I Lemon
Fristo Misto, I Capers I Gherkins I Sriracha aioli
Roasted Butternut Arancini I butternut espuma I charred tenderstem broccoli I creamy blue cheese I red pepper oil
Cajun Prawns I butternut compote I prawn bisque I squid ink carole lace
Aubergine I grilled tomato I brie gratinated stacks I basil shandis
Chicken livers-juniper berries I onion I garlic I balsamic vinegar I chili cream I ciabatta
Pan fried Kingklip, finished in the oven with tomato sauce capers, olives, chili and garlic (livornese)
Linguine allo scoglio- linguine with fresh tomato , calamari, prawns and mussels
Baby chicken breast- stuffed with mushroom mousseline I potato croquette I cucumber ribbons I smoked brinjal puree i marinated baby tomato
Mushroom Gnocchi Mélange of wild mushroom I Potato gnocchi I Poached egg I Parmesan Tuile I Truffle zest
Chicken Saltimbocca, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and white sage sauce
Grilled Kingklip Lemon couscous I Kachumbari salad I Shrimp & Champagne butter sauce
Crumbed Chicken I butter i lemon I tomato basil white wine wine vinegar, olive oil Green peppers, carrot, red peppers, onions- b
Grilled Beef Fillet I Medallions of beef fillet I feta I green fig preserve I sweet potato espuma I bok choi I honey port wine jus
Pork Saltimbocca, pan fried, wrapped in parma ham and sage, served with polenta l basmati l roast baby potatoes
Cannelloni with spinach and ricotta
Beer Braised Beef Short rib, Carrot and Chateau Potato, caramelized onions, button mushrooms and a red wine sauce
Dukkha chicken breast and herbed parmesan polenta and dried apricot chutney
Vegan torta panzanella Roasted, Smoked & Marinated Vegetables l Herbed Polenta l Balsamic reduction
Twice Cooked Pork Belly I sweet potato fondant I tender stem broccoli l sherry and plum jus
Pancit behon Stir fry- Tofu/ Egg noodles I Shiitake mushrooms I kimchi l Julienne of seasonal vegetables / Soy-chili sauce
Lamb Rack- Marple glazed baby carrots I Potato mille feuille I Baby beetroot shavings l Pea puree l Thyme jus
Herb Crusted Fillet of Hake I Sweet Red Pepper Risotto I Aubergine Caviar l Baby Leaf Spinach Sauce
Antiboise Tornedoes of Seabass Queen Scallop Anna Potatoes, Carrot Puree, Baby Leeks Chive Beurre Blanc
Surf Turf and Earth Beetroot and earl grey Cured salmon, dill emulsion, sweet, pickled cucumber, orange and vanilla gel, lemon segments
Grilled Kingklip , with an apricot and macadamia nut crust accompanied by glazed carrots, baby corn, green asparagus, served with a potato dumpling, enhanced with parsley butter sauce
Seasonal fruit and a traditional sabayon
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch sauce
Study of berries blackberry & white chocolate short cake, gooseberry mouse, wild berry ice cream accompanied by raspberry coulis
White mousse I Red velvet cake I White chocolate I Crumble l Mixed berry sorbet
Cardamon, Orange Vanilla Crème Brulé Cinamon and raisin biscotti poached pear l salted caramel l honeycomb l vanilla pod ice cream
Chocolate marques I papaya puree I mixed fruit salibab
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Assorted canapes I bruschetta I Cold Meats I Marinated olives
Beef carpaccio I goat cheese I strawberries I Yakitori sauce
Beetroot carpaccio I vegan cheese I strawberries I balsamic reduction/ rocket
Avocado & Sriracha Mayo I Shrimp I crab salad
Ostrich Carpaccio I Wasabi Mayo I Parmesan I Mixed Herbs
Red Onion Tarte Tartin I Olive Tapenade I Marinated Artichokes I Red Pepper Coulis
Pea and mint soup I Potato and Feta Salad
Tian of smoked salmon I waldof salad I wasabi mayo
Cajun brie I Cranberry I radish salad
Greek Calamari with glass noodles
Moroccan Mussels I chili I flaked almond I lemon
Contemporary Greek Salad I honey mustard sauce
Tataki of Beef I Ribbon Cucumber I Honey soy reduction I Heirloom Carrot
Poached Pear Salad I Blue Cheese I Candied nuts I Greens I Fig Dressing
Beef fillet I Bak choy I roasted bone marrow I whole grain mustard sauce
Classic Mediterrnean grilled prawn I arabiatta sauce I Rsotto Arancini I Soy Oil drizzle
Panko crumbed prawn I guacamole I mango salsa I chili aioli
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Butter roasted line fish I Heritage tomato I Cauliflower puree I Lime butter Sauce
Lamb Chop I Quinoa Salad I Confit Belly
Chicken bollantine I mashed potato I coconut infused sauce
Chicken Bon bon I Thai sweet chili
Kingklip I Apricot & Macademia nut crust I Glazed carrot I Parsley Oil
Aged Mini prime steak I Smoked cauliflower veloute I chumichuri
Confit Duck leg I red lentil coussallet I spinach I jus
Beer braised short rib I mashed potato I tenderstem brocolli
Braised lamb shank roll I mash I wilted spinach I jus
Chef's Assorted Mini Desserts- Cake , Tarts , Truffles
Strawberry Skewers I Balsamic & Chocolate Reduction
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Assorted canapes and bruschetta
Ox tongue carpaccio style / rocket/honey mustard
Amuse bouche , chef choice
Soup as yo like / Sour dough baguette
Caesar salad/yoghurt infused dressing
Contemporary Greek Salad/ honey mustard sauce
Contemporary caprese salad
Chicken salad , cucumber ribbons, mixed lettuce, red onion, red wine vinnagrette
Tian of smoked salmon /waldof salad/wasabi mayo
Aged Ribeye/sweet potato crisps/pak choy/light ponzu/ sweet chili mayo
Beef fillet , melange of vegetables, roasted bone marrow and mushroom sauce
Cape salmon/ prawn dumbling /cauliflower veloute /saffron sauce
Ostrich Fillet , tender stem broccoli, mashed sweet potato, red wine jus/petit salad
Duck breast/honey/pepper/ cauliflower puree/ creamed leeks/red wine essence
Butter roasted line fish, sauteed greens, cailiflflower puree , lime butter Sauce
Deboned whole reds- Slinger or Red snapper
Seared Norwegian Salmon/tenderstem broccoli/yakitori sauce
Butternut Samp Risotto Style topped with parmesan shavings
Seafood pasta / squid ink tagliatelle
Cake and macarons n more
Cake I Mousse I Gelato ice cream and more
Cape Brandy Pudding / Butterscotch sauce
Malva Pudding Pudding/ Creme Anglaise
Cream cheese pana cotta, , with berries macerated in port
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Gluwein
Artisan Garlic Bread
Root vegetable salad
Nicoise Salad
Whole grain potato salad/ Poached quail egg
Peppadew and jalapeno quesidilla
Shatini
Chef's Boerewors
Marinated Minute Steaks
Marinated Pork Chops
Marinated Lamb Chops
Bbq Chicken Drumsticks
Melk tart
Malva pudding / butter scotch sauce
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Cream of Butternut soup
Pumpkin Fritters/ Fruit Salsa
Cajun spiced creamy chicken livers
Mussels in tomato and white wne
Snails in creamy spinach and tomato
Braised lamb shank , mash, sauteed spinach
Braised oxtail , mashed potato, heirloom baby carrots
Beer braised short rib, mashed potato
Chicken Caciatore, Rice
Seafood Paella
Beef carpaccio/ rocket/honey mustard
Malva pudding / butter scotch sauce
Cape Brandy Pudding/ Creme Anglaise
Peppérmint crisp
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Prawn Crackers
Oysters au naturel, Yuzu Pearls
Greek Calamari with glass noodles
Moroccan Mussels in chili, flaked almond and lemon
Fristo Misto, capers , gherkins
Seafood salad
Salmon Cream cheese rollards
Crayfish tails/ Lobster
Prawn and chicken skewers
Cape salmon
Curried whole fish
Deboned whole reds
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Italian gelato ice cream
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