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Private ChefSydney

My food philosophy is rooted in sustainability, creativity, and connection with a focus on seasonal produce and refined balance.

How they describe their cooking

Michelin-trained and globally experienced, I bring a refined, modern approach to private dining—where every dish tells a story of craft, connection, and seasonality.

Originally from the UK, Emrys began his culinary journey in Europe before moving to Australia, where he went on to lead the kitchens of luxury resorts and award-winning hatted restaurants. His food philosophy is defined by precision, creativity, and respect for the ingredients, celebrating the very best of local and sustainably sourced Australian produce.

Each menu is tailored to the moment—crafted around the people, place, and purpose of the occasion. Whether it’s an intimate tasting menu, a long-table dinner, or a bespoke corporate event, I curate an experience that feels both elegant and personal, with an uncompromising attention to detail and presentation.

Based in Sydney I continue to evolve my craft through collaboration, technique, and a deep commitment to excellence—bringing the finesse of fine dining into the warmth of private hospitality.

Seafood · Italian · French · Mediterranean

The menus, priced by number of guests

Coastal Three Course by Emrys

Seafood · Italian

A fresh three-course menu celebrating Australian seafood, seasonal produce and the bright, relaxed flavours of a Sydney summer.

GuestsPer head
3 to 6 guests36A$185 a head
On the menu

First Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Cured Australian Kingfish, green grape, celery, horseradish, verjuice (GF, DF, Pescatarian)
  • Roast Tassie Octopus, white bean, confit garlic, parsley, caper butter (GF, Pescatarian)
  • Burrata, artichoke, lemon, parsley (Vegetarian, GF)

Main Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Poached Australian Market Fish, spinach, seaweed tartare butter sauce (GF, Pescatarian)
  • Pan-Roasted Sea Mullet, sofrito, green beans, parsley (GF, DF, Pescatarian)
  • King Prawn Risotto, zucchini stracciatella, almond, basil (GF, DF)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Pavlova, mango, passionfruit, vanilla cream (GF)
  • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, morello cherry (GF)
  • Vanilla Rice Pudding, blood plum, rose water (GF)

Coastal Summer Sharing Menu

Seafood

A relaxed shared feast celebrating Australian seafood, seasonal produce and the bright flavours of a Sydney summer.

GuestsPer head
6 guests66A$210 a head
7 to 20 guests720A$199 a head
On the menu

Starter

All inclusive

  • Cured Australian Kingfish Green grape, celery, horseradish, verjuice (GF, DF, Pescatarian)
  • Charred Zucchini, ajo blanco, green harissa, mint, toasted almond (Vegan, GF, DF)
  • Jervis Bay Mussels, chorizo, piquillo pepper, fino sherry, toasted sourdough (DF)

Main Course

All inclusive

  • Pan-Roasted Sea Mullet, sofrito, green beans, parsley (GF, DF, Pescatarian)
  • Mooloolaba Prawn Orecchiette, zucchini, peas, mint, lemon, pecorino (Vegetarian)
  • Green Beans, salsa verde (Vegetarian, GF, DF)
  • Fennel and Rocket Salad, seeded mustard dressing (Vegetarian, GF, DF)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Pavlova, mango, passionfruit, vanilla cream (GF)
  • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, morello cherry (GF)
  • Lemon Tart, raspberry, vanilla cream

Dinas Feast Sharing Menu

French

A generous sharing menu featuring a choice of burrata, roast Tassie octopus or smoked duck breast to start, followed by Manning Valley beef rump, roast free-range chicken, soft pecorino polenta or tomato and stone fruit salad. Finish with one dessert: pavlova, chocolate Basque cheesecake or lemon tart.

GuestsPer head
6 guests66A$210 a head
7 to 20 guests720A$199 a head
On the menu

Starter

All inclusive

  • Burrata, roast capsicum, chilli, parsley(Vegetarian, GF)
  • Roast Tassie Octopus, white bean, confit garlic, parsley, caper butter (GF, Pescatarian)
  • Smoked Duck Breast, preserved cherry, chicory, hazelnut (GF, DF)

Main Course

All inclusive

  • Manning Valley Beef Rump, pecorino polenta, tomato, olive and caper jus (GF)
  • Roast Free-Range Chicken, artichoke, kipfler potato, salsa verde (GF, DF)
  • Soft Pecorino Polenta (Vegetarian, GF)
  • Tomato and Stone Fruit Salad, olive agrodolce, basil (Vegetarian, GF, DF)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Pavlova, mango, passionfruit, vanilla cream (GF)
  • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, morello cherry (GF)
  • Lemon Tart, raspberry, vanilla cream

Seasonal Three Course by Emrys

Mediterranean

A seasonal three-course menu by Emrys, with one dish to choose from each course. Begin with burrata and heirloom tomato, smoked duck breast, or charred zucchini; follow with beef rump, slow-cooked pork scotch fillet, or orecchiette; finish with pavlova, chocolate Basque cheesecake, or lemon tart.

GuestsPer head
2 guests22A$250 a head
3 to 6 guests36A$185 a head
7 to 20 guests720A$175 a head
On the menu

First Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Burrata, heirloom tomato, seasonal stone fruit, olive agrodolce, basil (Vegetarian, GF)
  • Smoked Duck Breast, preserved cherry, chicory, hazelnut (GF, DF)
  • Charred Zucchini, ajo blanco, green harissa, mint, toasted almond (Vegan, GF, DF)

Main Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Manning Valley Beef Rump, pecorino polenta, tomato, olive and caper jus (GF)
  • Slow-Cooked Pork Scotch Fillet, leek, shaved fennel, seeded mustard sauce (GF)
  • Roast Free-Range Chicken, artichoke, kipfler potato, salsa verde (GF, DF)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Pavlova mango, passionfruit, vanilla cream (GF)
  • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, morello cherry (GF)
  • Lemon Tart, raspberry, vanilla cream

Menu Dejour by Emrys

Fusion

A simple but sophisticated pre selected 3 course menu including an alternate drop main course

GuestsPer head
7 to 12 guests712A$179 a head
On the menu

First Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Pickled South Coast Blue Mackerel, buttermilk, dill(GF, Pesc)
  • Rare Roast Beef, radish arugula, sauce tonnato (GF)
  • Burnt Eggplant, pinenut cream, harissa dressing (GF, DF)
  • Hawksbury Cuttlefish, sweet baby capsicum, hazelnut romanesco (DF, Pesc)
  • Cured Scallop, green tomato, almond, mint vinegrette (GF, DF, Pesc)

Main Course

Pick 2

  • Aquna Murray Cod, salmoriglio, seasonal vegetables (GF, DF, Pesc)
  • Slow Cooked Pasture Raised NSW Lamb, truss cherry tomatoes, olive, spinach(GF, DF)
  • King Prawn Risotto, zucchini stracciatella, almond, basil (GF)
  • Pasture Raised Cowra Beef Rump, charred cos, béarnaise (GF)
  • Pumpkin & Miso Agnolotti, black garlic vinaigrette, pepita (Vego)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Chocolate and miso tart, sesame, chantily
  • Baked cheesecake Tart, Nectarine
  • Whipped White Chocolate Mousse, brown butter oat crumble, plum
  • Pavlova, seasonal fruits, creme diplomat
  • Dark chocolate mousse, roasted white chocolate, hazelnut

Italian by Emrys

Italian · Mediterranean · Seafood

Experience a refined Italian journey with an inclusive selection of exquisite first courses featuring octopus, scallop, rare roast beef, and pumpkin agnolotti. Choose one main course from premium beef, Murray cod, lamb, or king prawn risotto. Complete your meal with a choice of decadent desserts including cheesecake tart, white chocolate mousse, or classic tiramisu.

GuestsPer head
3 to 6 guests36A$189 a head
On the menu

First Course

All inclusive

  • Clarence River Octopus, roast tomato, basil (GF, DF)
  • Cured Scallop, green tomato, almond, mint vinegrette (GF, DF, Pesc)
  • Rare roast beef, radish arugula, sauce tonnato (GF)
  • Pumpkin & Miso Agnolotti, kombu butter, black garlic vinaigrette, pepita (Vego)

Main Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Pasture Raised Beef Rump, sauce verte, lemon (GF, DF)
  • Aquna Murray Cod, salmoriglio, seasonal vegetables (GF, DF, Pesc)
  • Slow Cooked Pasture Raised NSW Lamb, truss cherry tomatoes, olive, spinach(GF, DF)
  • King Prawn Risotto, zucchini, stracciatella, almond, basil (GF, Pesc)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Baked cheesecake Tart, Nectarine
  • Whipped White Chocolate Mousse, brown butter oat crumble, plum
  • Classic Tiramisu

Family Style Shared Menu by Emrys

Enjoy a family styled menu of sharing plates that highlight the best of New South Wales summer ingredients

GuestsPer head
2 guests22A$245 a head
On the menu

Starter

All inclusive

  • Burrata, chorizo, chilli tomato dressing (GF)

First Course

All inclusive

  • Abrolhos Island Scallop Crudo, green tomato, mint vinegrette (GF, DF, Pesc)
  • Rare Roast Beef, radish, arugula, sauce tonnato (GF)

Main Course

All inclusive

  • Clarence River Octopus, roast tomato, basil (GF, DF)
  • Pasture Raised Beef Rump, sauce verte, lemon (GF, DF)
  • Fried Brussels, herb tahini dressing (GF,DF, Vego)
  • Roast Kipflers, gremolata, parmiggiano (GF, Vego)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Whipped White Chocolate Mousse, brown butter oat crumble, plum
  • Baked cheesecake Tart, Nectarine
  • Dark chocolate mousse, roasted white chocolate, hazelnut

Dégustation by Emrys

French · Japanese

5 course menu using New South Wales best summer ingredients that highlights their origin stories.

GuestsPer head
2 guests22A$275 a head
On the menu

Starter

Choose 1 dish

  • Pickled South Coast Blue Mackerel, buttermilk, dill(GF, Pesc)
  • Cheddar Custard, chorizo, chilli tomato dressing (GF)
  • Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute, truffle, chive (GF, Vego)

First Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Scallop Crudo, green tomato, almond, mint vinegrette (GF, DF, Pesc)
  • Pumpkin & Miso Agnolotti, kombu butter, black garlic vinaigrette, pepita (Vego)
  • Hawksbury Cuttlefish, sweet baby capsicum, hazelnut romanesco (DF, Pesc)

Main Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Pasture Raised Cowra Beef Rump, charred cos, béarnaise (GF)
  • Slow Cooked Pasture Raised NSW Lamb Leg, truss cherry tomato, olive, spinach
  • Aquna Murray Cod, salmoriglio, seasonal vegetables (GF, DF, Pesc)

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Baked cheesecake Tart, Nectarine
  • Whipped White Chocolate Mousse, brown butter oat crumble, plum
  • Chocolate and miso tart, sesame, chantily

In their guests' words

Chef Emrys was incredible. He provided an excellent menu that was of restaurant quality for my husband’s birthday. The food was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Best tasting meal we’ve had out of our kitchen! He was friendly and warm and left the kitchen absolutely spotless which we really appreciated. We would definitely recommend Emrys to others looking for a great meal and an excellent experience.
Morgan W.July 2026
Chef Emrys was wonderful! My husband and I shared a romantic dinner at home before our first bub arrives in a few weeks. Chef Emrys was attentive and flexible to our dietary limitations and was extremely professional on the day. Thanks for sharing your experience and stories- it was a memorable night!
Kubeni R.July 2026
A wonderful dinner with incredibly presented and tasteful food. Emrys was swift and left no stone unturned. 10/10
Jackson W.June 2026
Emrys was great. the food was beautifully prepared and presented. The food tasted fabulous, Emrys was easy to talk to, and the evening was quite special. Absolutely recommend Emrys to everyone.
Linda D.April 2026
An exceptional experience for a romantic dinner at home. As a first-time experience, it exceeded all expectations, and I would highly recommend Chef Emrys’ services. The presentation was outstanding, and the overall experience was truly memorable. I would not hesitate to book again in the future.
Minjae L.April 2026
From start to finish, Emrys made this experience so incredibly special for me and my friends. The communication was immaculate the vibes are immaculate and I can’t even begin to describe how incredibly delicious and fun and exciting the food was. He made it so easy for us and so special. And it made our friends birthday a forever memory. …
Georgia T.March 2026

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