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  "slug": "lucas-martinelli",
  "name": "Lucas Martinelli",
  "base": "Newtown, NSW",
  "cuisines": [
    "French",
    "Mediterranean",
    "Japanese",
    "Seafood"
  ],
  "languages": [
    "en",
    "pt"
  ],
  "years_cooking": 10,
  "hook": "Ingredient-driven cooking shaped by experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, centred around exceptional seafood, fire cooking and seasonal produce.",
  "price_per_guest_from": {
    "amount": 185,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 7,
    "guests_max": 12,
    "guests": "7 to 12"
  },
  "price_per_guest_to": {
    "amount": 285,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 2,
    "guests_max": 2,
    "guests": "2"
  },
  "rating": null,
  "occasion_pages": [
    "date-night",
    "sushi"
  ],
  "availability": "on_enquiry",
  "page_indexed": true,
  "links": {
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    "html": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/chef/lucas-martinelli",
    "enquire": "https://www.privatechefmanager.com/en-au/wizard/chef-site/chef/144436"
  },
  "market": {
    "city": "Sydney",
    "region_code": "NSW",
    "country": "AU"
  },
  "bio": [
    "Lucas Martinelli is a Sydney-based chef offering private dining experiences inspired by his career in leading restaurant kitchens around the world.",
    "Having trained at The Clove Club in London, Mosu Hong Kong and Restaurant Hubert in Sydney his cooking is shaped by a disciplined, ingredient-driven approach that balances precision with bold, expressive flavours.",
    "His menus centre around exceptional seafood, seasonal produce, and large-format proteins cooked over fire, drawing influence from Mediterranean cooking and modern restaurant techniques.",
    "Lucas offers both refined tasting menus and relaxed fire-led dining experiences, each tailored to the occasion and designed to bring people together around the table.",
    "He is currently completing a Certificate IV in Nutrition, further developing his understanding of ingredient quality, balance, and the relationship between food and wellbeing."
  ],
  "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": "Le Voyage Francais",
      "description": "A refined French tasting experience inspired by classical technique, seasonal ingredients, and the depth of cooking over fire. This menu combines elegant seafood preparations, rich traditional sauces, delicate handmade elements, and carefully executed meat courses designed to create a luxurious and memorable private dining experience with a modern French perspective.",
      "cuisines": [
        "French"
      ],
      "dish_count": 16,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 230,
          "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": [
            "Beef Tartare, Smoked Egg Yolk, Garlic Crostini",
            "Ceviche, Leche De Tigre, Avocado, Coriander, Puffed Corn, Smoked Oil",
            "Buratta, Caponata, Basil, Olive Oil",
            "Kingfish Sashimi, Brown Butter Dressing, Cloud Fungus, Arare, Chervil"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Red Peppers Riviera",
            "Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, White Wine Sauce",
            "Leeks Vinaigrette, Hazlenut, Chives"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Ribeye, Confit Garlic, Jus de Viande",
            "Beef Wellington, Red Wine Jus",
            "Beef Shin Bourguignon, Confit Mushroom, Lardon, Pomme Puree",
            "Chicken Fricasse, Bread Sauce, Jus Roti, Chive Oil",
            "Duck Breast, Celeriac, Charred Grapes, Bulls Blood, Duck Jus"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Grilled Peaches, Vanilla Mascarpone, Burnt Honey",
            "Chocolate Mousse, Olive Oil, Flaky Salt",
            "Lemon Tart, Vanilla Chantilly",
            "Matcha Cheesecake, Caramelised White Chocolate"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mediterranean Essence",
      "description": "A refined Mediterranean dining experience inspired by coastal Europe and cooking over fire. This menu combines premium seasonal ingredients, elegant technique, and bold vibrant flavours influenced by the cuisines of Greece, Italy, Spain, and the Levant. Expect fresh seafood, charcoal-roasted vegetables, handmade elements, and beautifully balanced dishes designed to create a warm, luxurious, and memorable shared dining experience.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Mediterranean"
      ],
      "dish_count": 14,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 285,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Buratta, Caponata, Basil, Olive Oil",
            "Ceviche, Leche De Tigre, Avocado, Coriander, Puffed Corn, Smoked Oil",
            "Kingfish Sashimi, Blood Plum, Tomato Consomme, Olive, Chive",
            "Red Peppers Riviera",
            "Salmorejo, Raw Shrimp, Garlic Crouton, Smoked oil"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Casarecce, Lamb Ragu, Thyme",
            "Grilled Octopus, Romesco, Chimichurri, Burnt Lime",
            "Spaghettoni Mussels, Burro Acido, Pangratato"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Glazed Pork, Cauliflower Puree, Spiced Jus",
            "Sea Bass, Zucchini, Potato Pave, Pil Pil, Basil",
            "Ribeye, Confit Garlic, Jus de Viande"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate Mousse, Olive Oil, Flaky Salt",
            "Grilled Peaches, Vanilla Mascarpone, Burnt Honey",
            "Lemon Tart, Vanilla Chantilly"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "“Embers of Wabi-Sabi”",
      "description": "A contemporary tasting menu inspired by the philosophy of Wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection, simplicity, and seasonality. Influenced by modern Japanese cuisine, fire-driven cooking, and refined fine dining technique, this experience combines delicate raw preparations, charcoal cooking, layered umami, and elegant restrained presentation to create a deeply atmospheric and memorable dining experience.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Japanese"
      ],
      "dish_count": 9,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 230,
          "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": [
            "Kingfish Sashimi, Brown Butter Dressing, Cloud Fungus, Arare, Chervil",
            "Yakitori Glazed Chicken Skewer, Shichimi, Lime"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Crispy Rice Cake, Tuna Tartare, Soy Egg Yolk",
            "Beef Tartare, Smoked Egg Yolk, Garlic Crostini",
            "Prawn Chawanmushi, Shellfish Consomme, Shitake Mushroom, Ginko Nut"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "A5 Wagyu, Beer Pickled Cucumber, Daikon Carrot Salad",
            "Crispy Skin Murray Cod, Chicken Dashi, Tokyo Turnip, Chive Oil",
            "Rack of Lamb, Miso Eggplant, Sorrel, Lamb Jus, Sansho Oil"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Matcha Cheesecake, Caramelised White Chocolate"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pescatarian Paradise",
      "description": "Indulge in a pescatarian feast starting with a choice of exquisite appetizers like Ceviche or Kingfish Sashimi. Enjoy all first courses including Grilled Octopus and Spaghettoni Mussels. For the main, select from Crispy Skin Murray Cod, Paella, or Sea Bass. Finish with a refreshing Lemon Tart.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Seafood"
      ],
      "dish_count": 10,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 285,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        },
        {
          "amount": 230,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        },
        {
          "amount": 185,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 7,
          "guests_max": 12,
          "guests": "7 to 12"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Ceviche, Leche De Tigre, Avocado, Coriander, Puffed Corn, Smoked Oil",
            "Crispy Rice Cake, Tuna Tartare, Soy Egg Yolk",
            "Kingfish Sashimi, Blood Plum, Tomato Consomme, Olive, Chive"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Grilled Octopus, Romesco, Chimichurri, Burnt Lime",
            "Spaghettoni Mussels, Burro Acido, Pangratato",
            "Salmorejo, Raw Shrimp, Garlic Crouton, Smoked oil"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Crispy Skin Murray Cod, Chicken Dashi, Tokyo Turnip, Chive Oil",
            "Paella, Langoustine, Chicken Thigh, Mussels",
            "Sea Bass, Zucchini, Potato Pave, Pil Pil, Basil"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Lemon Tart, Vanilla Chantilly"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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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"
}