Chef Wesley Papier
Private Chef in Paarl
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Hi food enthusiast my name is Wesley Papier Owner of Passion fruit private dining. I am a Head chef at awarding 5star hotel and owner of a private dining company. I have over 10years experience as a chef and worked in some of the most exclusive hotels, restaurants and cruiseship around world. I know it sounds like a cliché but my mother is my inspiration for being a chef. She would early morning 6am start cooking and the noise from the kitchen would wake me up, then I ended up on the kitchen table peeling vegetables or kneading dough. The best feeling is when you see a guest smile because of your food, that give me inspiration.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Its my income, its my hobby, its my passion, its my therapy. Its my life blood.
I learned to cook at...
At Warwicks chef school you learn practically and theory and which really portrays a chef environment in the industry
A cooking secret...
1) Fresh fresh fresh 2) Variety is spice of life 3) The more you sweat in pratice less you bleed in battle
My menus
Caprese Platter Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze
Mediterranean Pasta Salad Pasta with cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, feta, lemon–olive‑oil dressing, and fresh herbs
Roasted Vegetable & Halloumi Skewers (Cold) Grilled vegetables and halloumi served cold, with a lemon–herb dressing
Antipasti Platter (Prosciutto, Salami, Pickles, Olives, Artichokes) Classic cured meats and pickled vegetables for grazing
Selection of freshly baked bread and butter
Baked Chicken with Herb Butter & Roasted Vegetables Chicken pieces baked with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil, served with roasted baby potatoes, carrots, and zucchin
Beef Bolognese with Fresh Tagliatelle Slow‑cooked beef and tomato ragu tossed with freshly made tagliatelle pasta, topped with grated Parmesan and parsley
Butternut & Spinach Mushroom Lasagna Layered pasta with ricotta–spinach filling, butternut and mushrooms, tomato sauce, and melted mozzare
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Rolls Chicken breasts rolled with prosciutto, mozzarella, and basil, baked and served with a light tomato sauce
Tiramisu in Individual Cups Layers of coffee‑soaked sponge, mascarpone, and cocoa
Lemon–Olive Oil Cake with Berries Light, moist cake with lemon zest and olive oil, served with fresh berries
Chocolate‑Hazelnut Tartlets Mini tarts with dark chocolate–nut filling and whipped cream
Fresh Fruit Platter with Honey–Yoghurt Dip Seasonal fruits served with a light, honey‑scented yoghurt
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Smoked Snoek with Pickled Fennel & Lemon–Yogurt House‑smoked snoek served on a bed of pickled fennel, fresh cucumber‑tomato salad, and a light lemon–yogurt emulsion, finished with edible flowers
Beetroot & Rooibos–Cured Trout Tartare Trout cured briefly in rooibos tea and local spices, lightly chopped and served with pickled beetroot, horseradish crème, and toasted brioche soldiers
Biltong‑Dusted Baby Squid & Crispy Chickpeas Tender baby squid lightly grilled, tossed with biltong dust, crispy chickpeas, and a touch of preserved‑lemon dressing
Malossol Boerewors Arancini with Tomato Chutney Arancini balls filled with finely chopped boerewors and herbs, crisp fried, served with a spiced tomato–chutney dip
Rooibos–Citrus Granita on a Spoon Lightly sweetened rooibos tea with lime and orange zest, frozen into a delicate granita served on a chilled spoon to refresh the palate
Pickled Watermelon & Feta “Shot” A tiny shooter of cold pickled watermelon cubes, fresh mint, crumbled feta, and a touch of lemon–olive oil, served in a small glass
Herb‑Infused Melon Sorbet A small scoop of honeydew or rock melon sorbet infused with lemon thyme, served on a stone plate with a single edible flower
Karoo Lamb Rump with Miso–Mielie Purée & Roasted Baby Vegetables Medium‑rare lamb rump seared and oven‑finished, with silky miso‑enhanced mielie purée, roasted baby carrots, turnips, and onions
Crispy Skin Wild Yellowtail with Mielie–Rooibos Broth Wild yellowtail fillet pan‑seared for crispy skin, served over a light mielie‑rooibos broth with baby fennel, leeks, and herb oil
Pan‑Seared Duck Breast with Rooibos–Port Glaze & Sweet Potato Purée Duck breast seared medium‑rare, glazed with a rooibos‑infused port reduction, served with sweet potato purée, baby kale, and roasted baby beets
Venison Fillet with Chocolate‑Buchu Jus & Roasted Root Vegetables Tender venison fillet seared medium‑rare, paired with a dark chocolate–buchu jus, roasted root vegetables, and a small dollop of mielie‑style polenta
Braised Ossobuco‑Style Lamb Shank with Mielie Mash Cross‑cut lamb shanks braised in red wine, tomato, and herbs until meltingly tender, served with a silky mielie (pap‑style) mash and a hint of chakalaka‑style vegetable relish
Lemon–Honey Cape Fig & Ricotta Parfait Layered parfait of ricotta, honey, lemon zest, and fresh Cape figs, with a honey‑biscuit crumble and mint
Chocolate–Rooibos Tartelette with Mint Crumble Dark chocolate–rooibos tart, silky ganache, fresh berries, and mint‑pistachio crumble
Deconstructed Malva Pudding with Amarula Custard Warm spiced malva crumble, torched Amarula custard, caramel tuile, and vanilla ice cream
Koeksister‑Inspired Brioche Bread Pudding Brioche soaked in spiced syrup, baked soft inside, caramelised on top, served with vanilla ice cream and extra syrup
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Smoked Snoek Pâté on Charred Baguette House-smoked snoek with crème fraîche, capers, lemon zest; herb-brushed crisps, microgreens
Peri-Peri Prawn Lollipops Grilled king prawns on skewers, basted in smoked peri-peri butter with charred lime
Biltong Dust Croquettes Crispy potato croquettes rolled in biltong dust, stuffed with aged cheddar and spring onion
Gourmet Sides Platter (shared): Truffle pap spheres, heirloom tomato-feta espuma salad, duck-fat baby potatoes, gem squash bisque
Aged Sirloin with Coffee-Chimichurri
Rosemary-Crusted Lamb Rumps Herb-encrusted lamb rumps, flame-kissed; juniper berry jus
Smoked Pork Belly Ribs Slow-smoked then glazed pork ribs in apricot-braai sauce
Lemon–Herb Braaied Half‑Chicken Free‑range half‑chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper, then slowly braaied over medium coals for succulent, smoky meat with crispy skin
Deconstructed Malva Pudding Spiced malva crumble, torched Amarula custard, and a crisp meringue element
Koeksister‑Inspired Brioche Bread Pudding Brioche soaked in spiced syrup, baked and served with vanilla ice cream
Choc‑Mint Bobotie Tartlets Mini chocolate tarts with a hint of bobotie spices, topped with mint ganache and crushed pistachios
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Black Truffle, Fennel and Chicken tortelinis, shepherd cheese, butternut confit tomatoes, chennin blanc
Caciotta cheese ravioli and crumbed buffalo mozzarella black olive soil, vine tomatoes, tomato water, basil and marinated artichokes
Chicken Ramen, flat noodles, pickled Duck egg, pok choi, wild mushrooms, chicken broth
Dark lady spiced Braised Beef cheeks bobootie with shitake mushrooms and spekboom salsa
Crispy chicken breast, king oyster mushrooms, pancetta and asparagus with a black garlic sauce
Selection of 3 Fresh fruit sobert
Beef filet, Gem squash, Pecorino Arancini , butternut and cumin, crispy kale with portwine jus
Lamb rack, pearl barley risotto, young carrots, hazelnuts, mascarpone, with churrichummi sauce
Lamb Rump, truffle gnocchi, chard butternut, pickled candy beets,onions rings, with black garlic sauce
Pan fried Line fish, Char sui octopus, with tempura stem broccoli, crispy kale, green peas in coconut lemongrass Veloute
Pan fried Kudu loin with parsnip puree, exotic mushrooms, truffle almond croquette with blueberry Portwine jus
Blueberry Cheesecake, honeycomb, yogurt couli, lime sponge
Chai tea Pannacotta, ginger crumbs, poached pears, pomegranate
Dark chocolate mousse tart, pistachio ice cream, raspberry,
Lemon and thyme tart, poached earlygrey pineapple, white chocolate, orange curd
Passion Rumbaba, raspberry, white crumble, pecan candy, chantilly cream
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