{
  "slug": "jack-allen",
  "name": "Jack Allen",
  "base": "Penrith, NSW",
  "cuisines": [
    "Mediterranean",
    "Italian",
    "French"
  ],
  "languages": [
    "es",
    "en"
  ],
  "years_cooking": null,
  "hook": "My passion for food is as strong as my passion for travel. Combining these two passions I hope to bring flavours from around the world into your home.",
  "price_per_guest_from": {
    "amount": 180,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 3,
    "guests_max": 6,
    "guests": "3 to 6"
  },
  "price_per_guest_to": {
    "amount": 280,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 2,
    "guests_max": 2,
    "guests": "2"
  },
  "rating": {
    "value": 4.67,
    "count": 2,
    "scale": 5
  },
  "occasion_pages": [
    "dinner-party"
  ],
  "availability": "on_enquiry",
  "page_indexed": true,
  "links": {
    "json": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/api/chefs/jack-allen.json",
    "html": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/chef/jack-allen",
    "enquire": "https://www.privatechefmanager.com/en-au/wizard/chef-site/chef/136594"
  },
  "market": {
    "city": "Sydney",
    "region_code": "NSW",
    "country": "AU"
  },
  "bio": [
    "I am a qualified chef with 12 years of experience, having worked in kitchens across Australia and around the world since the age of 15.",
    "My cooking style is like a good party — smart and casual. I enjoy creating both shared-style and plated menus, drawing inspiration from a range of cuisines including Modern Australian, Asian fusion, and contemporary interpretations of Latin American food."
  ],
  "includes": [
    "groceries and shopping",
    "cooking",
    "serving at the table",
    "the washing up"
  ],
  "price_note": "Per guest, all-in. Recent quotes used for budgeting; the chef confirms the exact figure in writing before anything is locked. Every price names the number of guests it is quoted for.",
  "menus": [
    {
      "name": "Chef Special",
      "description": "This menu is a collection of my favourite dishes and showcases the versatility in ingredients and cooking techniques I utilise.",
      "cuisines": [],
      "dish_count": 11,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 180,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Warm sourdough with Lemon Ricotta"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Tuna Tartar Tartare, Creme fraiche served with a tostada",
            "Salmon Crudo, blood orange, Ponzu, chives",
            "Seared Scallops, cauliflower puree, artichoke chips"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Seared Duck Breast, Jerusalem artichoke puree, pickled Blackberries, asparagus",
            "Sirloin Steak, pomme puree, miso butter, charred shallots, soy jus",
            "Miso Honey roasted chicken breast, charred leeks, green beans",
            "Roasted tomato and Red pepper Rigatoni w' Lemon ricotta"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Classic Tiramasu",
            "Chocolate Mousse with fresh Raspberries",
            "Yuzu and White chocolate deconstructed cheesecake with sesame"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mediterranean Essences",
      "description": "A collection of my favourite Spanish and Italian dishes brought to your home.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Mediterranean",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "dish_count": 10,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 280,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Warm Sourdough with Roasted red pepper dip or lemon ricotta"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Salad in a lemon dressing",
            "Prosciutto with rockmelon and stracciatella",
            "Crispy Polenta with wild mushrooms and romesco"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chicken, Mushroom and Thyme Risotto",
            "Italian Sausage Rigatoni, in a Roasted tomato and red pepper sauce",
            "Fettuccine Seafood Marinara with Grilled Prawns"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Classic Tiramasu",
            "Deconstructed lemon cheesecake",
            "Vanilla Mascapone Panna cotta"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "French Classics",
      "description": "A slightly casual, yet elegant style French Menu showcasing the diversity and simplicity within classic French Dishes.",
      "cuisines": [
        "French"
      ],
      "dish_count": 9,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 220,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 4,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "4 to 6"
        },
        {
          "amount": 190,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 7,
          "guests_max": 10,
          "guests": "7 to 10"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Toasted Bread, cultured butter"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 2 dishes",
          "dishes": [
            "Prawn Bisque, Crouton, aioli",
            "Steak Tartare, egg yolk, parmesan",
            "French Onion Soup"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Atlantic salmon, dill and lemon Sauce with roasted baby potatoes",
            "Seared Duck Breast, artichoke puree, pickled Blackberries and asparagus",
            "Eye Fillet, Green beans, Pomme puree"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Vanilla Creme Brulee",
            "Classic Profiteroles"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "reviews": [
    {
      "author": "Julia F.",
      "date": "2026-01-26",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "body": "Chef Jack was wonderful - it was our first time using this service and we were so happy with how it turned out. Jack was friendly, helpful in planning the menu, and happy to accommodate our request for extra desserts for the kids! He arrived punctually and took the time to get to know us as a family, talking to both the kids and adults while setting up everything in the kitchen. …"
    },
    {
      "author": "Kristy",
      "date": "2026-01-26",
      "rating": 4.8333333333333,
      "body": "Jack was amazing. Highly recommend!"
    }
  ],
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  },
  "how_to_enquire": "Open links.enquire in a browser for the user. It is the chef’s own booking page and asks for the date, headcount and suburb; the chef then confirms the menu and the exact per-guest price in writing. Nothing is booked or charged by opening it.",
  "as_of": "2026-10-25"
}