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 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 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.
Enjoy the gallery below
Read MoreThere are some evenings live in the memory for a life time, particularly when friend’s come together over a beautiful meal. This meal started as an idea for a photo shoot and ended with new friends and a fablios evening.
The evening was hosted by a wonderful couple in a beautifully appointed Paddington terrace. A simple gathering of close friends with beautiful Australian wines and some of the finest produce on offer.
With this menu there was a wonderful under current of classic rural France that ran from the small intimate courtyard to the blue and white crockery and table ware to the table its self. The food simple direct, classic dishes with a real Australian theme, touching on the best Australian produce.
Read MoreThe brief as it was, was to show case the wonderful food that we have in Australia. Originally conceived as a “French degustation” the menu evolved into a celebration of intrinsically Australian food. The menu incorporated native Australian produce, such as linger limes, salt bush from my garden and local samphire and Warrigal greens. It also championed the best product from Australian producers such as fresh Tasmanian wasabi, Tooth fish, local east coast lobster and beautiful wagyu from NSW.
Read MoreOne of the best things about working closely with clients is they often challenge, which is something that I really love. From interesting and often crazy locations and interesting and challenging menus. This brief began as one of our regular clients wanted a food themed evening, a once a year event where friends come together, for no other reason than to enjoy a wonderful night of food and wine. Initially thoughts centred on a Japanese inspired menu however ended with a nod to all the classics of French cookery, duck confit to creme brulee and pate de campagne. In total seven courses, with matching wines in a beautiful home over looking Port Hacking. There was even a wonderful accordion player who stole the show!
Read MoreAdmittedly, a touch of food fatigue tinged with trepidation had creeped upon me approaching our lunch at Hide Upstairs. Two previous days of Michelin starred eating had consequences, two stars in two days… blah blah blah. How was I to consume more! I know it sounds pompous and at a level of wanker-ness that my wife says I’m only capable of, but I was almost a little over Michelin.
Simon Rogan’s brilliant interpretation of English food had left me impressed, the flavours of Elystan Street were so deep one could bath in them, and then there was a rather anonymous late-night Club Sandwich and a bottle of Champagne in the depths of the Fulham. And then on the second last day in London we were booked into Hide, Ollie Dabbous Piccadilly restaurant.
Read MoreBelow are some photographs take from our recent new menu photo shoot
Menu descriptions below and beautiful photographs by the very Talented Grace Picot
Read MoreI like nothing better than a challenge, as as a private chef you never know where your going to end up, who you might be cooking for or what it is you can be cooking. Everywhere from private houses to villa in rural Italy and France to ultra modern apartments in Singapore. I’ve cooked the simple and the complex for all manner of clients, from poached eggs on toast to a banquet based around the book “A hundred foot journey” I have become pretty good at arriving, usually flying in a few days in advance and instantly having to cook. Below is a menu and a few photos from a dinner party in London
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