Chef Vic De Valdorf

We had a truly enjoyable evening with Chef Vic, who crafted a thoughtful menu using beautifully sourced local ingredients. He shared the story behind each dish and wine pairing, which added a personal and memorable touch to the meal. We started with a lovely butternut squash ravioli topped with crispy sage and pine nuts—rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The 28-day aged steak that followed was cooked exactly right and served with a delicious chimichurri sauce, along with crispy potatoes, carrots, and green beans that rounded out the dish perfectly. Dessert was a highlight on its own: two homemade ice creams, fig honey and spiced rooibos, both unique and wonderfully made. Overall, the experience felt warm, polished, and thoughtfully put together. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would gladly recommend Chef Vic to others looking for a special meal. Definitely book him!

Vic was awesome. We had the most beautiful meal and everyone spent the evening raving about the food. He was super adaptive to some more difficult dietaries and the kitchen looked like he’d never been there. Thank you. What a meal!

Thank you Chef Vic, what a memorable night every detail was perfect.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Chef Vic during our stay at a villa in Blouberg, and he exceeded every expectation. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond—personally checking the property in advance to ensure everything needed for the evening was available. His communication was consistent and reassuring throughout the planning process. On the day, he and his team were punctual and professional. They even rearranged the furniture in the house to create a long, elegant table that could comfortably seat all 11 of our guests. The table setting was stunning, complete with beautifully designed personalized menus, which made the evening feel so special. Chef Vic has an incredible ability to read a group. He quickly picked up on our relaxed, “chilled” vibe, serving canapés casually so the evening never felt stiff or overly formal. Later, as dinner was served downstairs, he elevated the experience with a more elegant and refined presentation. His adaptability and attentiveness made him the perfect fit for our group, and I am confident he could tailor his approach to any style of gathering. The food itself was outstanding—delicious, beautifully plated, and thoughtfully paired with wines. Chef Vic also explained each dish and wine pairing in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow, which added so much to the overall experience. It was truly a seamless and memorable evening thanks to Chef Vic. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for not just a meal, but an unforgettable dining experience.

Vic is a gifted chef who clearly loves making beautiful food for his clients. We felt we were in good hands from start to finish and had a memorable meal in all respects.

High level and good communication, very much engaged to fulfil personal wishes and expectations. Highly recommend to book! Dr.Jan

Vic was amazing! We booked him for our last night of our holiday to Cape Town and he made it so special. He was really flexible with menu options and he also brought along some added surprises too. He was great to chat to and really added to the evening with some local specialities. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to create a special evening!

Vic and his team was the perfect treat for Valentyns day. The small attention to detail, special surprises and engagement made it overall a great evening with Chef Vic and his team

Chef Vic cooked us a lovely meal and made our birthday so special. Will definitely recommend the experience to all our family and friends!

It was a pleasure to have Chef Vic cater for our special birthday celebration. He was punctual, had great communication before the dinner, polite, good attention to detail and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend.

Chef Vic, Was great from when we first picked the menu he created until final clean up was done. He was very responsive to all inquires and changes during the planning and was very flexible. He arrived early to the house on the night of our dinner, introduced himself and his souls chef, explained what to expect with the dinner, and then moved on with fun. We all enjoyed everything including all the extras beyond the primary course. He was engaging, entertaining and served a great meal. I would use him again without a doubt.

I had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Vic and his assistant Chef Kaylin create a beautiful birthday dinner for me, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The entire evening was incredibly special, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. The food was exceptional. Both chefs were incredibly kind and warm, but Chef Vic truly made the night unforgettable. His engaging personality, sense of humor, and vast knowledge about the food elevated the whole experience. He even took the time to educate us on the dishes, which made the evening both exciting and interactive. The entire night was filled with laughter, learning, and delicious food. I can't imagine having gone with anyone else. Thank you, Chef Vic, for making my birthday one to remember!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Chef Vic for a family reunion of 15 people, and he provided two exceptional meals that were a resounding success! From the very beginning, Chef Vic was thoroughly engaged and an absolute delight to collaborate with. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident not only during the planning stages but also throughout the preparation and execution of each meal. He took the time to understand our preferences and offered fantastic local suggestions, effortlessly adapting to our specific needs as they arose. The first meal was a beautifully curated three-course sit-down dinner, followed by a 'posh' barbecue buffet a few days later. Both meals were nothing short of extraordinary. The variety of dishes, the bold and balanced flavours, and the impeccable presentation all contributed to an unforgettable dining experience. All of the family were full of praise for the food, with many commenting on how it exceeded their expectations. What also stood out was Chef Vic’s transparency and integrity regarding costs. He provided a clear and detailed breakdown of all expenses, which gave us complete confidence in the value of his services. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chef Vic to anyone considering a private dining experience. His culinary skills, coupled with his warm and accommodating nature, made our event truly special. We couldn’t have asked for a better chef to make our family reunion so memorable.

Chef Vic provided an excellent service for our house warming dinner party. We chose Chef Vic because of his years of experience and attention to detail, when it came to deciding on our menu. Chef Vic was attentive and helpful with everything we needed, from providing us with a beautifully curated menu, to suite all of our guests dietary needs , to giving us advise on our table set up and even playing photographer when needed????. The food he prepared was spectacular!!Our guests thoroughly enjoyed his duo of ice cream with almond tulle biscuit, absolutely scrumptious!!Thank you Chef Vic for your outstanding professionalism and delicious food, we can’t wait to use your services again.We would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a Chef..10/10⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much Vic! I booked Vic for my clients that were in Cape town for their christmas holiday. Because of the time of the year i was really busy (im the owner of a travel company) and Vic took all the worries away for me he took care of everything till in the detail! So i would defintly recommend booking Vic as a private chef.

From the start having chosen Vic out of 3 who came forward, he seemed to understand exactly what was needed, presented a great menu which together we fine tuned. After that we could keep in touch up to the event which was reassuring. Come the day, Vic arrived with his gracious aide Kaylin and quietly worked together. Cocktails were presented beautifully and the whole meal was seamlessly presented - everyone agreed it was totally delicious. So glad I found Vic - he made the whole birthday event work like a dream. Thank you!

We had a lovely time and the food was amazing. Vic was in constant contact with us throughout ensuring the food, the menu and start were suited to us.

Had a great Dinner with Vic! Incredible Food and great overall experience. Exactly what we were looking for and already planning a repeat. Thanks Vic!

Vic was great! He made a big effort to cater to all our very specific dietary needs (elderly folks and kids included), and he did a great job surprising us with a really nice, well thought out menu, including some drinks on the house, that everyone enjoyed a lot! His presentation was great, and his staff were polite and left the kitchen really clean. We had a lovely new years eve, and we would work with him again!

Chef Vic was brilliant and we had such a lovely evening. He kept in touch prior to the event making sure all of our requirements were met (catering for nut allergy & pregnancy). The food on the night was very tasty and Vic explained all the dishes & wine pairings. Would certainly recommend! Thanks Vic