{
  "slug": "samantha-grainger",
  "name": "Samantha Grainger",
  "base": "Sydney",
  "cuisines": [
    "Italian",
    "Japanese",
    "French"
  ],
  "languages": [
    "en",
    "fr"
  ],
  "years_cooking": null,
  "hook": "A globe-trotting private chef bringing European soul and modern flair to every plate.",
  "price_per_guest_from": {
    "amount": 116,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 7,
    "guests_max": 20,
    "guests": "7 to 20"
  },
  "price_per_guest_to": {
    "amount": 170,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 2,
    "guests_max": 2,
    "guests": "2"
  },
  "rating": {
    "value": 4.17,
    "count": 1,
    "scale": 5
  },
  "occasion_pages": [
    "date-night",
    "sushi"
  ],
  "availability": "on_enquiry",
  "page_indexed": true,
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    "html": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/chef/samantha-grainger",
    "enquire": "https://www.privatechefmanager.com/en-au/wizard/chef-site/chef/140562"
  },
  "market": {
    "city": "Sydney",
    "region_code": "NSW",
    "country": "AU"
  },
  "bio": [
    "My catering and private chef business is built on a lifelong love of food, family, and connection. Raised in Paris in an Italian household, I grew up surrounded by bold flavours, shared tables, and the belief that food is meant to bring people together. After living in Los Angeles and now calling Sydney home, my cooking reflects a blend of European tradition and modern creativity, always tailored to my clients and their stories."
  ],
  "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": "Italian dinner",
      "description": "Enjoy a classic Italian dinner with a choice of one appetizer, including creamy burrata or seared scallops. For the first course, select between slow-braised osso buco or herb-crusted barramundi. Finish with a delightful dessert of layered mascarpone tiramisu or silky vanilla panna cotta.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Italian"
      ],
      "dish_count": 6,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 150,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        },
        {
          "amount": 140,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        },
        {
          "amount": 130,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 7,
          "guests_max": 20,
          "guests": "7 to 20"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Creamy burrata, marinated heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, basil-infused olive oil, sourdough crostini",
            "Seared Scallops, Lemon Risotto & fresh Parmigiano"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Slow-Braised Osso Buco, Saffron Gremolata and risotto",
            "Herb-Crusted Barramundi, Puttanesca Sauce, on fresh roasted vegetables"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Layered mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked savoiardi, Marsala wine, cocoa dust",
            "Silky vanilla panna cotta, roasted pistachio crumble, sour cherry compote"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Omakase experience",
      "description": "Enjoy an all-inclusive Omakase experience featuring a curated selection of exquisite dishes. Start with edamame, torched oysters, and spicy salmon on crispy rice. Savor first courses like squid ink tapioca with crab, smoked sea bream nigiri, and miso scallops. Delight in main dishes including spicy honey soft shell crab, unagi oshizushi, and wagyu tataki. Finish with a ginger and lime crème brûlée.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Japanese"
      ],
      "dish_count": 10,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 170,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        },
        {
          "amount": 160,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        },
        {
          "amount": 150,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 7,
          "guests_max": 20,
          "guests": "7 to 20"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Edamame with lime and sea salt",
            "Ponzu sauce torched mandarin chucked on site oyster",
            "Spicy raw salmon with avocado on crispy rice"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Crunchy squid ink tapioca, zesty crab with chargrilled pineapple, coconut and cashew nut",
            "Smoked sea bream nigiri with a citrus vinaigrette and lime zest",
            "Miso glazed torched scallops"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Spicy honey soft shell crab",
            "Unagi oshizushi",
            "Wagyu tataki with onion ponzu sauce and garlic crisps"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "All inclusive",
          "dishes": [
            "Ginger and lime creme brûlés"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "French Dinner",
      "description": "This bespoke French-inspired menu celebrates classic techniques with modern elegance. Each dish balances richness and freshness, crafted with seasonal produce. From delicate starters to indulgent desserts, every course reflects refined flavour and thoughtful presentation, creating an intimate and luxurious dining experience in your own home. Perfect for private dinners and refined gatherings, this experience invites guests to savour the artistry of French cuisine.",
      "cuisines": [
        "French"
      ],
      "dish_count": 6,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 162,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        },
        {
          "amount": 139,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        },
        {
          "amount": 116,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 7,
          "guests_max": 20,
          "guests": "7 to 20"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Slow-cooked duck rillettes, house-made fig and Armagnac compote, toasted brioche, cornichons, micro herbs",
            "Hand-dived scallops, silky cauliflower purée, toasted hazelnut crumb, beurre noisette, chive oil"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Pan-roasted barramundi, saffron beurre blanc, ratatouille Provençale, baby fennel salad",
            "Grass-fed beef fillet, pommes Anna, confit shallots, seasonal greens, Bordeaux reduction"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Valrhona chocolate fondant, vanilla bean crème anglaise, raspberry coulis",
            "Classic crème brûlée with Tahitian vanilla, orange zest, house-made almond biscotti"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "reviews": [
    {
      "author": "Reece J.",
      "date": "2026-03-20",
      "rating": 4.1666666666667,
      "body": "Samantha was great, very good cook with delicious food and willing to accommodate to requests. Helped make my anniversary very special!"
    }
  ],
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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"
}