Private Chef
Your private chef in Cape Town.
Restaurant-level courses, cooked and plated in your own kitchen — for one unforgettable evening or a whole season.
The chef comes to you
A private chef evening turns your dining table into the best seat in Cape Town. We design a multi-course menu around your story — a proposal, a milestone birthday, visiting guests you want to spoil, or no occasion at all — then shop, prep, cook and plate it in front of you, course by course, with open-kitchen energy and a team that remembers your guests by name. At the end of the night the kitchen is cleaner than we found it.
One night or a whole season
Beyond once-off dinners, we cook for villas and holiday homes across their guests' stays, weekly family menus, retreats and film sets. If you're hosting in a rented villa on the Atlantic Seaboard or a winelands manor for the week, we'll scout the kitchen, plan the menus and take dinner entirely off your mind.
What it costs
Our seasonal chef's table starts from R650 per person: snacks and bubbles on arrival, a starter built on seasonal vegetables or local seafood, a choice of two plated mains and dessert. Once-off evenings, weekly menus and villa seasons are quoted on your menu and guest count — browse sample menus for a feel, then tell us your "Why Not?!" idea.
Frequently asked
How much does a private chef cost in Cape Town?
It depends on the experience: marketplace bookings in Cape Town range widely, and dedicated chef experiences typically price per person. Our seasonal chef's table starts from R650 per person for a multi-course plated menu with snacks on arrival, and once-off private chef evenings are quoted on your menu, guest count and venue. You'll always get a fixed written quote before you confirm.
What does a private chef evening actually include?
Menu design around your preferences, all shopping and prep, cooking in your kitchen (or villa or venue), plated service course by course, and a kitchen left cleaner than we found it. Wine pairing suggestions are part of the conversation if you want them.
Can you cook at a holiday villa or Airbnb?
Yes — villas, holiday homes and Airbnbs are a big part of what we do, from a single celebration dinner to cooking daily for a family or group across a stay. We scout the kitchen beforehand so the night runs smoothly.
Do you handle dietary requirements?
Yes. Halaal-friendly, vegetarian, vegan and allergen-conscious menus are available on request — tell us when you book and the menu is designed around it, not patched afterwards.
How far in advance should I book?
For weekend dates and holiday season, two to four weeks ahead is safest. Short-notice requests are worth a WhatsApp — if we can make it work, we will.
Book your chef
WhatsApp 083 728 3280 with your date and guest count, or use the booking form. Feeding a bigger crowd outdoors? See our spit braai catering or the full service list.