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How they describe their cooking
The boy had a dream...
Chef Ben grew up in Kenya, dreaming about becoming a chef and watching professional chefs ignited his passion for good food.
After studying in Kenya, he travelled to Europe to further his studies and culinary experiences. He then found his way to Australia and brought his ever-evolving creative approach to food to sunny Sydney.
Chef Ben is always inspired by clients to create dishes from the heart and looks forward to challenging himself with each menu.
His Private Chef services are a hit for anyone looking for something a bit more unique and provides an engaging and enjoyable time, on top of a fantastic dining experience.
Book your very own Private Chef experience today!
The menus, priced by number of guests
Australian fusion
Experience a modern Australian fusion menu featuring creamy mushroom soup and avocado pesto gnocchi to start, followed by a hearty autumn vegetable butter stew. Enjoy main courses of baked salmon or BBQ roast chicken, and finish with a delightful banana chocolate cake with sweet and sour whipped cream cheese.
| Guests | Per head |
|---|---|
| 2 guests22 | A$162 a head |
On the menu
Starter
Choose 1 dish
- Creamy mushroom soup with chili croutons
- Avocado Pesto Gnocchi
First Course
Choose 1 dish
- Autumn Vegetable butter Stew
Main Course
All inclusive
- Baked Salmon with Zucchini, Kale and Avocado Cashew Cream
- Juicy bbq spare ribs with ben's sweet n sour suace
Dessert
All inclusive
- Banana chocolate cake with sweet n sour whipped cream cheese
Asian Banquet
Enjoy a shared feast featuring a rich Sweet Corn & Crab Meat Soup, Pork Ciao Long Bao, Baked Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk, Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken, and Yang Zhou Fried Rice, followed by delightful Sesame Seed Dessert Balls.
| Guests | Per head |
|---|---|
| 7 to 12 guests712 | A$154 a head |
On the menu
Main Course
All inclusive
- Sweet Corn & Crab Meat thick Soup (shared)
- Pork Ciao Long Bao (shared)
- Baked Prawn with Salted Egg Yolk (shared)
- Crispy Sweet & Sour Chicken (shared)
- Yang Zhou Fried Rice (shared)
Dessert
All inclusive
- Sesame Seed Dessert Balls
Mediterraneo
Enjoy a Mediterranean journey with fresh Spinach Salad, flavorful mussels and grilled octopus, followed by wood-grilled branzino or tender beef tenderloin. Finish with a delightful Salted Honey Pie topped with whipped yoghurt.
| Guests | Per head |
|---|---|
| 7 to 12 guests712 | A$160 a head |
On the menu
Starter
All inclusive
- Spinach Salad with Wild Italian Vinaigrette
First Course
All inclusive
- (Shared) Classic Bruschetta, topped with fresh Tomato, Onion, Basil & Balsamic Fig Glaze
Main Course
All inclusive
- Wood grilled branzino with manzanilla Olive and preserved meyer lemon salsa
- The Perfect Lamb Roast or Best Christmas Chicken
Dessert
All inclusive
- Salted Honey Pie with whipped Yoghurt
East meets west
Enjoy a fusion of flavors with our East Meets West menu. Start with chicken wings or the soup of the day, followed by creamy salmon pasta, and finish with a delightful Swiss roll.
| Guests | Per head |
|---|---|
| 3 to 6 guests36 | A$176 a head |
On the menu
First Course
All inclusive
- Lemon infused Spinach with coconut rice with beetroot sauce
- Soup of the day
Main Course
All inclusive
- Vegetable lo Mein stir Fry
In their guests' words
Delicious food and incredibly friendly. Exceeded expectations.
Chef Ben cooked an amazing three course meal for me and friends which was not only delicious but so creative combining flavours and elevating the small details. He was also a joy to have in the home - very patient with toddler age children peeking in to see what he is doing and handing him drawings, working around a very full refrigerator, me causing two accidents and was able to l work through our appliances and…
Chef Ben put together an amazing & delicious vegan menu with so much flavour for our New Years Eve dinner. We would absolutely book Chef Ben again, he was so lovely and professional to deal with, and the food was amazing, we loved it!! Thanks again!
Ben did a fantastic job! Food was delicious and his service excellent. A great experience.
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