Chef Ru *

Private Chef in Cape Town

141Services completed

4.75 / 5Based on 35 reviews

English · FrenchLanguages

Cape TownI travel up to 50 km

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I cook with my heart and food is my love language

I am a professional chef with over 10 years experience in the industry. I enjoy cooking with local produce to create exquisite dishes teaming with flavour. Through extensive travel I have mastered the art of fusion cooking and celebrating the diversity of food and ingredients we have at our disposal in Cape Town. Recently I developed a deep passion for plant based cooking and making vegetables a tasty and delectable addition to all my meals. I am well versed in catering to all dietary requirements including vegan, lactose free and gluten free meals.

More about me

For me, cooking is...

Is the reason I get up every morning. I live and breathe and even dream about food. It is in my blood. I believe it is my purpose.

I learned to cook at...

In my mothers kitchen since I was 4 years old and formally trained at Chefs Training and Innovation Academy in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.

A cooking secret...

A passion for turning basic recipes into exquisite delicacies

Types of cuisine I prepare

Japanese
Seafood/Fish
Fusion
Chef's special
Local
Mediterranean

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Chef Ru's reviews

4.75

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141 services

Chef Ru did an amazing job and we had one of our best meals in Cape Town at our villa!

We engaged the services of a private chef for a birthday dinner, and the culinary experience was exceptional. The chef provided a comprehensive explanation of each course, ensuring that our palates were fully engaged. The menu selection was well-curated, and despite encountering some technical difficulties with the kitchen (it was our fault), the chef managed to deliver an outstanding dining experience. The dessert was particularly memorable, and I would highly recommend this service to anyone seeking a memorable and enjoyable celebration.

Chef Ru was amazing and very professional! She arrived fully prepared and was incredibly informative about Cape Town’s culture and cuisine. The food tasted incredible—better than expected. I absolutely loved the experience and will definitely book her again if I return to CapeTown

We had the absolute pleasure of booking Chef RU for a family’s gathering, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment she arrived, it was clear we were in expert hands. The menu was customized perfectly to our tastes and dietary needs, and each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The attention to detail and professionalism was exceptional – it felt like dining at a Michelin-star restaurant in the comfort of our own home. Our guests are still talking about the incredible meal! Highly recommend Chef RU for anyone looking to elevate their event or simply enjoy a top-tier dining experience. Worth every penny!"

Chef Ru was such a pleasure, great experience all round!

Chef Ru is amazing! She prepared a meal at our villa for 8 guests. The flavors in the dishes exceeded my expectations, and the presentation was absolutely stunning. She set the table and cleaned up all cookware promptly afterwards. I didn't have to lift a finger. She was accommodating to the allergies we had in our group. Overall our dinner was a perfectly relaxing, memorable, and most importantly, tasty and filling experience.

Chef Ru was very professional and engaging. Chef prepared dinner for us. We also had Chef prepared breakfast for the last day we were in South Africa. Thank you for engaging little Logan, who is only two years old. Logan fell in love with Chef Ru, she didn’t want her to leave!! Thank you Chef Ru for the delicious meals and your outstanding service. Sherry

We had a wonderful afternoon with Ru as a family. We cooked together- the food was great thanks to her and we got some nice insights into Capetown and its people.

Ru was amazing to plan with and the food was really really good. Highly recommend! 5 star service :-)

Chef Ruh was such an awesome chef…everything was perfect ????….so respectful as well,I would choose her over and over

Ru was a great chef. Together with her colleague she provided a delicious meal. We more than got what we asked for! It was a great evening with Ru in our kitchen

Chef Ru is a skilled culinary artisan, gifted with an endearing personality. She made note to create a new experience with each meal and was careful to consider everyone's dietary needs and restrictions. We loved Chef Ru and would recommend her services to anyone.

Fantastic meal from a wonderful chef, thank you!

Chef Ru was amazing! Not only was her food delicious and beautifully presented, but she was very kind and easy to work with. I would absolutely recommend Ru as your chef. We were very much well taken care of and well fed. Thank you for the fabulous meals Chef Ru!!

She is awesome!!! She is so nice and lovely. The food was insane!! She is very professional

Chef Mo was fantastic! Pleasant, patient and attentive, had a lovely evening with her, and would highly recommend. The food was lovely, everyone enjoyed each course. Thanks again Chef Mo!

Chef Ru made a perfect dinner for us and we really enjoyed both the food and the whole experience. We highly recommend her.

Chef Ru was incredibly! The communication was good, ans well ans punctual and flexible. The food truly met our expectations and the whole experience was delightful. I would recommend Chef Ru to everyone that I know :)

Great experience. Total recommendation! Everything as agreed, on time and super tasty.

AMAZING