Chef Jeffrey Khayelihle Mlilo

Private Chef in Ballito

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.

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

Italian Job - Flavour Loaded

STARTER

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Freshly shucked oysters with accompainments

Caramelized sweet potato & cauliflower soup | cinnamon cream | carrots crisps

Caramelized onion, ricotta and roasted tomato tart tatin | olive tapenade | basil vinaigrette | micro herbs

Cured Meats and Cheese Antipasti

Large Mixed Antipasti - Napoli Salami, Rosemary Ham, Proscuitto, Braesola, Roasted Peppers with pesto, Green bean and mint salad , Carponata, Marinated Tomatoes, Olives

FIRST COURSE

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Assorted canapes | bruschetta | cold meats | marinated olives

Cajun brie | Cranberry | radish salad

Pan fried haloumi | warmed mushroom salad | dressed greens | caper and sherry vinaigrette

Tomato and roasted red pepper | basil | mascarpone soup

Salad of Mixed Leaves with herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled fillet of beef | peppedew flavored risotto | roasted root vegetables | wilted greens | spicy berry coulis

Mushroom Gnocchi - mélange of wild mushroom | potato gnocchi | poached quail egg | parmesan shavings | truffle zest

Chicken and Mushroom 'Alfredo' linguine in a cream sauce

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

Aged Beef Ribeye | olive potato mash | leek puree | kind oyster mushrooms | red wine jus

Braised oxtail | mashed potato | heirloom baby carrots

Braised lamb shank | tuscan bean | faro stew

DESSERT

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Almond torte | mint syrup | glazed almonds | plum ice semi freddo

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Fusion mess for two -Coral sponge | chocolate ice cream | glazed strawberries | salted caramel | meringue buttons all in a white chocolate basket

Duo of gelato Italian ice cream

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

What a Surprise

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Assorted Bruschetta and Canapes; Smoked Salmon and Mango Blinis I Coronation Chicken/mango/toasted almonds

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

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

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

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

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

DESSERT

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Berries I Zabaglione I Plum Semi freddo I Carol lace

Home made Carrot Cake I Chocolate mousse I Ice cream 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

Local Comfort Meal

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Assorted samoosa and dips

Cream of butternut soup

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

Assorted canapes | bruschetta | Cold Meats | Marinated olives

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken wings | siracha honey soya| micro shoots

Cajun spiced creamy chicken livers | herb and parmesan crostini

Smoked salmon carpaccio | micro herbs | cucumber salsa | lemon dressing

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

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled T- Bone Steak | mixed vegetables | herbed mash | butternut puree | mushroom Sauce

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

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

Braised oxtail | mashed potato | heirloom baby carrots

Braised lamb shank | tuscan bean | faro stew

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

Beef fillet | melange of vegetables | roasted bone marrow | chimichuri sauce

DESSERT

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

Red velvet cake | dark chocolate mousse | vanilla ice cream

Melk tart | koeksister | berry coulis | vanilla ice cream

Home made carrot cake | vanilla ice cream I carol lace

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

Surprise Indulgence

STARTER

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Assorted canapes | bruschetta | Cold Meats | Marinated olives

Cream of butternut & orange soup

FIRST COURSE

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

Cajun brie | Cranberry | radish salad

Ceviche of tout | radish salad | saffron mayonnaise coleslaw | chive vinaigrette

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

Grilled T- Bone Steak | mixed vegetables | herbed mash | butternut puree | mushroom Sauce

Linguine seafood pasta

Braised lamb shank , mash, sauteed spinach

Braised oxtail | mashed potato | heirloom baby carrots

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

Red velvet cake | dark chocolate mousse | vanilla ice cream

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Chocolate brownie | mint syrup | vanilla ice cream

Mediterranean Fiesta

STARTER

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Beetroot carpaccio | vegan cheese | strawberries | balsamic reduction | rocket

Pea and mint soup | potato and feta salad | focaccia

FIRST COURSE

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Parma ham | grilled peach and rocket salad | balsamic vinaigrette

Ceviche of trout | radish salad | coleslaw | chive vinaigrette

Cinnamon and ginger couscous salad | pine nuts | micro herbs

Moroccan chicken dukha salad

Pan fried haloumi | warmed mushroom salad | dressed greens | caper and sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Dukkha chicken breast | herbed parmesan polenta | dried apricot chutney

Grilled line fish | grilled polenta | moroccan salsa | extra virgin olive oil | balsamic reduction

Pork Saltimbocca, pan fried, wrapped in parma ham and sage, served with polenta l basmati l roast baby potatoes

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

Ostrich Fillet | balsamic coated tenderstem broccoli | olive mashed potato | ostrich ravioli| sundried tomato salad

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

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

DESSERT

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Italian gelato ice cream

Seasonal fruit and a traditional sabayon

Berries | Zabaglione | Plum Semi freddo | Carol lace

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

Simply Mediterranean

STARTER

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

Mixed Antipasti and mezze platter

Spinach soup served with gorgonzola mousse

FIRST COURSE

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Calamari strips | squid heads | tomato fondue | chili aioli

Tian of smoked salmon | waldorf salad | wasabi mayo | micro herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Saltimbocca | roasted mediterranean vegetables | white sage sauce

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

Grilled T- Bone Steak | mixed vegetables | herbed mash | butternut puree | mushroom Sauce

DESSERT

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Chocolate brownie | mint syrup | vanilla ice cream

Apple Crumble/Chocolate Mousse Cake

Crepes suzette | strawberry | amarula

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

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

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Cape Brandy Pudding / Butterscotch sauce

Basic Italian

STARTER

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Mixed Antipasti platter

Assorted crostini

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

Red Onion Pizza -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

Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, mozzarella Cheese, Parmigiano, Braesola, Asparagus and Truffle Oil

Thin crust Pizza -Tomato Sauce, mozzarella Cheese, Parmigiano,, Asparagus and Truffle Oil

Spare Ribs Pizza. Marinated deboned pork spare-ribs topping on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base

Thin crust Pizza -Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Oregano Roasted Garlic

Thin Crust Pizza. , Portabello and Shimeji mushrooms/ Tomato Sauce , Mozzarella , Prawns, Oregano and Roasted Garlic/ Tomato Sauce , Onion, Spek di Merano, Basil and Rocket/ Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmegiano Regiano, Bressaola, Asparagus and T

Tikka Chicken Pizza-Chicken Tikka, Mushroom, Peppadew & Onions, on a Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Base

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

DESSERT

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Italian gelato ice cream

Berries and Zabaglione

Tiramisu

Italian style fruit platter with an array of fruit sauces, mango, raspberry, cherry, strawberry

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Chocolate brownie | mint syrup | vanilla ice cream

Surprise Exclusively

STARTER

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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

Assorted Bruschetta and Canapes; Smoked Salmon and Mango Blinis I Coronation Chicken/mango/toasted almonds

Charcuterie cups

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

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

Chicken wings | siracha honey soya| asian greens

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

Pasta of your choice

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

Deboned Braised Lamb Shank- tender slow braised sweet and savoury lamb shank | fluffy mashed potato | complemented with silky lamb jus

Braised oxtail | mashed potato | heirloom baby carrots

Deboned whole red snapper or slinger | lemon cous cous | lime beur blanc

Aged Beef Ribeye | olive potato mash | leek puree | kind oyster mushrooms | red wine jus

DESSERT

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

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

Soft centred chocolate pudding | vanilla ice cream | raspberry coulis

Salted Caramel Cheese cake I Chocolate Mousse I Macaroons

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Chef Jeffrey Khayelihle's reviews

4.72

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22 services

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!