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A globe-trotting private chef bringing European soul and modern flair to every plate.

How they describe their cooking

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.

Italian · Japanese · French

The menus, priced by number of guests

Italian dinner

Italian

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.

GuestsPer head
2 guests22A$150 a head
3 to 6 guests36A$140 a head
7 to 20 guests720A$130 a head
On the menu

Starter

Choose 1 dish

  • Creamy burrata, marinated heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, basil-infused olive oil, sourdough crostini
  • Seared Scallops, Lemon Risotto & fresh Parmigiano

First Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Slow-Braised Osso Buco, Saffron Gremolata and risotto
  • Herb-Crusted Barramundi, Puttanesca Sauce, on fresh roasted vegetables

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Layered mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked savoiardi, Marsala wine, cocoa dust
  • Silky vanilla panna cotta, roasted pistachio crumble, sour cherry compote

Omakase experience

Japanese

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.

GuestsPer head
2 guests22A$170 a head
3 to 6 guests36A$160 a head
7 to 20 guests720A$150 a head
On the menu

Starter

All inclusive

  • Edamame with lime and sea salt
  • Ponzu sauce torched mandarin chucked on site oyster
  • Spicy raw salmon with avocado on crispy rice

First Course

All inclusive

  • 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

Main Course

All inclusive

  • Spicy honey soft shell crab
  • Unagi oshizushi
  • Wagyu tataki with onion ponzu sauce and garlic crisps

Dessert

All inclusive

  • Ginger and lime creme brûlés

French Dinner

French

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.

GuestsPer head
2 guests22A$162 a head
3 to 6 guests36A$139 a head
7 to 20 guests720A$116 a head
On the menu

First Course

Choose 1 dish

  • 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

Main Course

Choose 1 dish

  • Pan-roasted barramundi, saffron beurre blanc, ratatouille Provençale, baby fennel salad
  • Grass-fed beef fillet, pommes Anna, confit shallots, seasonal greens, Bordeaux reduction

Dessert

Choose 1 dish

  • Valrhona chocolate fondant, vanilla bean crème anglaise, raspberry coulis
  • Classic crème brûlée with Tahitian vanilla, orange zest, house-made almond biscotti

In their guests' words

Samantha was great, very good cook with delicious food and willing to accommodate to requests. Helped make my anniversary very special!
Reece J.March 2026

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