Chef Rachael Wilkinson

Chef At Home in Cape Town

Hi, I’m Rachael! I’m a Cape Town-based private chef with a passion for creating food that feels exciting, generous and, above all, delicious.

I’m a self-taught cook, and my love for food has grown through years of cooking, experimenting and travelling. Having travelled through many countries across South America, Southeast Asia and Europe, I’ve drawn inspiration from the different cuisines, flavours and food cultures I’ve experienced along the way, while developing a style of my own.

My cooking is centred around food that brings people together. I love relaxed, family-style meals that feel homely and generous just as much as I enjoy creating elevated dishes packed with bold flavours and interesting ingredients.

I’m naturally curious, creative and laid-back, and I want cooking in your home to feel effortless and enjoyable. For me, being a private chef is about more than just putting food on a plate, it’s about creating a memorable experience and making people feel at home around the table.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is about creating an experience, bringing people together around a table and creating food that feels exciting, generous and memorable.

I learned to cook at...

Home, learning from my family along with my curiosity and passion for food led me to teach myself through constant cooking, experimenting and learning