{ "slug": "sergey-bobylev", "name": "Sergey Bobylev", "base": "Sydney", "cuisines": [ "Fusion", "Mediterranean", "French", "Italian" ], "languages": [ "en" ], "years_cooking": 23, "hook": "I deliver dining experience full of flavors, techniques and theater", "price_per_guest_from": { "amount": 139, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" }, "price_per_guest_to": { "amount": 185, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" }, "rating": { "value": 4.88, "count": 13, "scale": 5 }, "occasion_pages": [ "birthday", "dinner-party", "christmas", "seafood", "hens" ], "availability": "on_enquiry", "page_indexed": true, "links": { "json": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/api/chefs/sergey-bobylev.json", "html": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/chef/sergey-bobylev", "enquire": "https://www.privatechefmanager.com/en-au/wizard/chef-site/chef/147006" }, "market": { "city": "Sydney", "region_code": "NSW", "country": "AU" }, "bio": [ "I’m a passionate Chef with international experience across high-end restaurants and 5-star hotels. Originally from Kaliningrad, Russia, I spent 8 years in Dubai before moving to Australia, where I’ve been based in NSW for the past 7 years. Most recently, I worked as Chef de Cuisine at Crown Sydney for 3 years in a successful luxury dining venue.", "Today, I create elevated private chef experiences across Sydney, combining refined European techniques with modern Australian produce. I specialise in premium seafood, live-fire cooking, and high-quality meats, always paired with vibrant, seasonal sides. I also enjoy exploring Latin and Japanese flavours and bringing creativity, theatre, and memorable hospitality into every event." ], "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": "Tuscany Family Style Menu", "description": "A memory of Italy inspired this dining experience, bringing together my favourite Italian dishes into one elevated feast. Designed for sharing, celebrating, and satisfying even the most passionate food lovers.", "cuisines": [ "Italian", "Fusion" ], "dish_count": 12, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 139, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "House Bread, Evoo & Balsamic De Modena", "Warm Marinated Olives" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Seasonal leaf salad with Market Fish Crudo, Citrus Dressing", "Quattro Formaggi Arancini (Four Cheese)", "Burrata Cheese, Ox Heart Tomatoes, Rocket, Basil Pesto" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Gnocchi de Potato, Brown Butter, Grana Padano", "Cannelloni Bolognese", "Wagyu Tagliata Style Steak" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Tiramisu", "Mango & Passion Fruit Panna Cotta", "Basque cheesecake", "Pavlova, Passion Fruit, Mango, fresh berries" ] } ] }, { "name": "Multi Course Share menu", "description": "", "cuisines": [ "Italian", "Fusion" ], "dish_count": 13, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 148, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 13, "guests_max": 20, "guests": "13 to 20" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "House Bread, Evoo & Balsamic De Modena" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Burrata Cheese, Ox Heart Tomatoes, Rocket, Basil Pesto", "Market fish Ceviche, Habanero, Lime, Coriander, Avocado", "Wagyu Empanadas, Black Truffle Sauce", "Brisket Croquettes with chipotle & chives" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Tajima Wagyu steak 9+, Brown Butter, Chives", "Truffled Potato Puree", "Charred Seasonal Greens" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Tiramisu", "Mango & Passion Fruit Panna Cotta", "Basque cheesecake", "Pavlova, Passion Fruit, Mango, fresh berries", "Espresso Chocolate Cake" ] } ] }, { "name": "Surf & Turf 3 course Experience", "description": "An elevated surf & turf dining experience combining premium seafood, Tajima Wagyu, fire & smoke flavours, and modern culinary theatre with refined European technique.", "cuisines": [ "French", "Mediterranean" ], "dish_count": 16, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 158, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "House Bread & Cultured Butter, Evoo & Balsamic" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "Choose 2 dishes", "dishes": [ "Seared Japanese Scallops & Txistorra Chorizo Bernt Capsicum Romesco Sauce", "Brisket Croquettes with chipotle & chives", "Quattro Formaggi Arancini (Four Cheese), Napoli Sauce", "Market fish Ceviche, Habanero, Lime, Coriander, Avocado", "Biased Brisket Empanadas, Black Truffle Sauce", "Crab Ravioli, caper butter sauce, Chives" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Tajima Wagyu steak 9+, Brown Butter, Chives", "Charred Seasonal Greens", "Double Cooked Crispy Potatoes", "Seasonal leaf salad" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Tiramisu", "Honeymissu (Honey cake version)", "Basque cheesecake", "Pavlova, Passion Fruit, Mango, fresh berries", "Crema Catalalana, Merengue" ] } ] }, { "name": "Multi Course Family Style Menu", "description": "An elevated private chef experience featuring refined pintxos, premium Australian Wagyu and local seafood, live-fire cooking, and modern dessert theatre.", "cuisines": [ "Fusion" ], "dish_count": 13, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 185, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "House Bread & Cultured Butter, Signature Dip", "French Double Cream Brie Pintxo", "Market fish Ceviche, Habanero, Lime, Coriander, Avocado" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Burrata, seasonal vegetables, olive oil", "Wagyu Bresaola, Brioche, Truffle Mayo", "Brisket Croquettes with chipotle & chives" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Seasonal leaf salad", "Gnocchi de Potato, Brown Butter, Grana Padano, Sage", "Barramundi fillet a la Meunier" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Basque cheesecake", "Tiramisu", "Crema Catalalana, Merengue", "Honeymissu (Honey cake version)" ] } ] }, { "name": "Gourmet Tapas And Wagyu Steak", "description": "A vibrant San Sebastian-inspired tapas experience featuring refined pintxos, premium grilled meats, bold Basque flavours, and elevated modern sharing plates.", "cuisines": [ "Steakhouse", "Mediterranean" ], "dish_count": 11, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 146, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 13, "guests_max": 20, "guests": "13 to 20" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Black Truffle Spanish Tortilla", "Octopus Salad Pintxo", "Quattro Formaggi Arancini (Four Cheese), Napoli Sauce" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Biased Brisket Empanadas, Black Truffle Sauce", "Burrata Cheese, Ox Heart Tomatoes, Rocket, Basil Pesto" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Tajima Wagyu steak 9+, Brown Butter, Chives" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Basque cheesecake", "Tiramisu", "Honeymissu (Honey cake version)", "Espresso Chocolate Cake", "Crema Catalalana, Merengue" ] } ] }, { "name": "Multi Course Canapés Style Party", "description": "", "cuisines": [ "Fusion" ], "dish_count": 12, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 154, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 13, "guests_max": 20, "guests": "13 to 20" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "House Bread & Cultured Butter, Signature Dip", "Market fish Ceviche, Habanero, Lime, Coriander, Avocado", "Double Cream Brie Cheese Pintxo, Marmalade, Berry", "Wagyu Bresaola, Black Truffle Sauce, Brioche", "Brioche, Cured Salmon Pintxo, Guacamole" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Jamon Croquettes with chipotle & chives", "Biased Brisket Empanadas, Black Truffle Sauce", "Spanish Chorizo Hot Dog" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Premium Australian Wagyu steak, Salasa Verde", "Gnocchi de Potato, Brown Butter, Grana Padano, Sage", "Quattro Formaggi Arancini (Four Cheese)" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Chefs Special Dessert Finale, Petit fours, N2" ] } ] }, { "name": "Land & Ocean Share Menu", "description": "A refined modern dining experience showcasing premium Tajima Wagyu, vibrant seafood, elegant European technique, and contemporary flavour combinations finished with signature dessert theatre.", "cuisines": [ "Seafood", "French", "Mediterranean" ], "dish_count": 11, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 162, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Bread & Cultured Butter, Evoo & Balsamic" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Seasonal leaf salad, Citrus Dressing", "Market fish Ceviche, Habanero, Lime, Coriander, Avocado, Corn Tostada", "Burrata Cheese, Ox Heart Tomatoes, Basil" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Tajima Wagyu steak 9+, Brown Butter, Chives", "Double Cooked Crispy Potatoes", "Charred Seasonal Greens" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Basque cheesecake", "Tiramisu", "Creme Brulee, fresh berries", "Pavlova, Passion Fruit, Mango, fresh berries" ] } ] }, { "name": "German Xmas party", "description": "", "cuisines": [ "French", "Mediterranean" ], "dish_count": 10, "price_per_guest": [ { "amount": 165, "currency": "AUD", "guests_min": 7, "guests_max": 12, "guests": "7 to 12" } ], "dietary": { "vegetarian": false, "vegan": false }, "courses": [ { "course": "Starter", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "House Bread & Cultured Butter, Smoked Speck", "Smoked trout on rye, horseradish crème fraîche, dill, pickled cucumber", "Crispy potato rösti, smoked crème fraîche, chives" ] }, { "course": "First Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "Market fish Crudo, Buttermilk sauce, Habanero Chilli,, cucumber, rye bread Tostada" ] }, { "course": "Main Course", "rule": "All inclusive", "dishes": [ "\"Schweinebraten\" slow-roasted pork, crisp crackling, mustard jus", "Braised red cabbage, green apple, red wine", "Roasted kipfler potatoes, browned butter, parsley", "Charred broccolini, lemon, toasted almonds" ] }, { "course": "Dessert", "rule": "Choose 1 dish", "dishes": [ "Black Forest-inspired dessert Dark chocolate, cherries, kirsch", "Modern Apple Strudel" ] } ] } ], "reviews": [ { "author": "Liv", "date": "2026-10-19", "rating": 5, "body": "Totally recommended!" }, { "author": "Judy G.", "date": "2026-09-15", "rating": 5, "body": "Sergey is absolutely amazing. Our experience was the best. Our family and friends were so impressed by Sergeys culinary skills and knowledge. Sergey has a fantastic personality and would highly recommend." }, { "author": "Shelly L.", "date": "2026-09-14", "rating": 5, "body": "This was our first private chef experience and Sergey set the bar very high. He was easy to communicate with from the beginning and was accommodating with the menu for our guests. The setup was beautiful and the food even better. It felt like he fit right in with our group of seven and read the room well - kept us on schedule but never rushed and provided information and background without being too much. …" }, { "author": "Leyla A.", "date": "2026-09-13", "rating": 4.1666666666667, "body": "Sergey was absolutely wonderful. He was polite and un-intrusive while also being friendly and attentive. He is clearly passionate about his food and the quality of his ingredients which was wonderful. Had a lovely night and highly recommend" }, { "author": "Michael", "date": "2026-08-31", "rating": 4.8333333333333, "body": "Would recommend Sergey. Loved every dish he put out for us and we often do fine dining and he is definately up there." }, { "author": "Tilly N.", "date": "2026-08-28", "rating": 4.8333333333333, "body": "Chef Sergey was a delight to work with. He was collaborative when creating the menu and was able to fit in our last minute adjustments. He was on time, clean and respectful. We had such a great delicious dinner, we look forward to working with him again!" } ], "images": { "portrait": "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/images/chefs/sergey-bobylev/portrait-640.jpg", "dishes": [ "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/images/chefs/sergey-bobylev/dish-1-960.jpg", "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/images/chefs/sergey-bobylev/dish-2-960.jpg", "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/images/chefs/sergey-bobylev/dish-3-960.jpg", "https://www.sydneyprivatechef.com/images/chefs/sergey-bobylev/dish-4-960.jpg" ] }, "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" }