In June, we embarked on a delightful culinary journey, crafting a Japanese-inspired canapé menu to complement the exquisite wines from Grace Wines, a distinguished Japanese winery. This was my first encounter with these wines, and they surpassed all expectations with their spectacular flavors and incredibly well-balanced structure. The wines were delicate and subtle, yet possessed a profound depth that underscored their elegance.
Read MoreThis is one of the easiest recipes with left over truffle, Sometimes we add a little choped anchovy or olive to the mix as a source of rich saltiness, however ingredients like this reduce the self life.Just make sure that your butter is at room temperature.
Read MoreWe're thrilled to unveil our revamped degustation menu, designed to celebrate the finest seasonal produce, with a special focus on our exceptional seafood. This menu infuses a delightful twist of Asian flavors, all while maintaining the integrity of classic French culinary techniques.
Highlights include our Zuppa de Pesce, now with a subtle hint of chili to tantalize your taste buds. For those who prefer alternatives to seafood, we offer delectable options such as our lightly smoked duck with pine nuts and currants, or a rich mushroom and truffle soup.
Read MoreIn the whirlwind of running a private chef and busy catering business, there's always an element of unpredictability. My wife often jokes with me, especially when I'm bone tired after crafting unforgettable experiences for our clients, saying, "We won't be doing that anymore, will we?" It's true, we're constantly revaluating our service, menus, pricing and strategies. But when it comes to the demands of our clients, I'm often a "yes man."
Read MorePebbly Beach Escapes is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and peaceful locations on the NSW coast. A wonderful collection of accomodation reminese of the classic Australian summer holiday home gone luxuary. I was lucky enough to be invited to stay and cook for an entire week for a family celebrating a special birthday event at Pebbly Beach escapes. The brief was mainly vegan and vegetarian food with a little bit of local seafood and a nod to gluten free.
Read MoreIt has been a busy few weeks for the Sydney Private Chef team across Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter, South Coast and Southern Highlands. We have cooked for some wonderful clients in some beautiful and amazing locations.
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Read MoreSome jobs I just can’t say no too, and this was one of them. The brief was a birthday party for a Darling point couple at their Southern Highlands property outside of Robertson, NSW. The part that was so exciting was the very French inspired menu that they had chosen….some French classics. All dishes that had been enjoyed over the years and still much loved. Snapper Quenelles, Bouillabaisse and chocolate tart. The Snapper quenelles was, for me, a dish from my past. A dish that I hadn’t cooked in onwards of 25 years, but thats the challenge, to cook memories and provide the client with exactly the food they want.
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