Private Chef Menus

The dishes below represent many years of working closely with clients to create memorable experiences and great dishes. There may seem a considerable choice, but we are happy to work though this with you to create something special.

Selections are based on 3 courses per person and averaging $150 pp to $175 plus GST.

Five or Seven Course Tasting Menus available on request.

Pricing is dependent on menu selection and numbers.

Although we try and meet your exact tastes and dietary need sometimes you may need some ideas. Below are dishes that we have cooked for past clients. In no way are we limited by the ideas below, use them as a guide.

Raw (small plates)

these are also great for Canapes and Share Plates

 Kingfish, ponzu and soy

Tartare tuna, wasabi mayo, radish and soy

Wagyu Steak Tartare, eschalot, capers, egg, crouton.

Atlantic salmon tartare, pickled ginger, avocado

Snapper, avocado, rice wine vinegar, sesame, and crisps

Freshly opened Sydney Rock Oysters with aged cabernet vinegar and lemon

Our oysters are seasonal, we also offer Pacific Oysters

Entree

Twice cooked goats’ cheese souffle with walnuts & bitter green salad

Steak Tartare, eschalot, capers, egg, crouton

Duck liver parfait with madeira jelly and cornichon

Grilled scallops with celeraic remoulade, roasted garlic and anchovy

Pumpkin and sage ravioli with brown butter and mustard fruits.

Grilled King Prawns, marinated fennel, salsa rossa and grilled lemon and radicchio

Main

Fillet of Beef with Café de Paris butter, sauté mushrooms, and steamed greens

Bouillabaisse of fresh local seafood with baguette and saffron rouille

Chicken Ballotine with sweet corn sauce and grilled leek.

Roast Duck breast, Cauliflower Puree, grilled broccolini and walnut dressing.

Beef Wellington, spinach and jus

Roasted Salmon, cauliflower puree, crushed peas, and zucchini

Crisp skin barramundi with pea puree, snow peas and salsa verde

Roasted Lamb Sirloin, potato fondant, pea puree, lamb jus

Slow roasted Porchetta, sage and rosemary, mustard fruits and potato

Locally sourced Lobster thermidor with new potatoes, chives and green salad (price available on request)

Steaks

Tajima Wagyu Rump Cap 9+

Two Creeks Beef Rib eye

We like to served our steaks with 

Potato Gratin, potato fondant or pommes Pont Neuf (Thick hand cut chips)

Sauce Soubise, Garlic and parsley field mushrooms, Seasonal Greens, café de Paris butter and Red wine Jus

Dessert

Crème brulee with raspberries

Lemon tart with crème fraiche

Chocolate and hazelnut mousse with raspberries .

 Salted caramel, dark chocolate torte, chocolate mousse, chocolate soil

Crushed pavlova, passionfruit, banana, strawberry, whipped cream

Tiramisu with espresso and chocolate

Apple tartine with vanilla ice cream

Eastern Classics 

These are some our favorite Asian inspired dishes. 

Hiramasa kingfish, pickled fennel, rice wine and mirin dressing

Chicken and prawn dumplings with black vinegar sauce

Sticky Pork Belly, coriander, and shallot

Steamed Dumplings with Prawn and Chive, black vinegar, and soy dipping sauce

Stir-Fried Asian Greens with Garlic

Fried or Steamed Rice as a side

Grilled Wagyu rump cap +9 with black bean, soy and sesame.

Soy poached chicken, ginger and shallot dressing, sesame

Peking duck pancakes with plum sauce

Share Plates

 Most of our Dishes can be turned into share plates for groups both large and small. 

Here are some menus that we have already done for past clients which work a treat.

Share style menus 

The dishes below and above can easily be turned in to share plates. Here are some previous menus:

French inspired share menu

Whole roasted organic chicken with lemon and rosemary

Whole BBQ Beef Sirloin with mustard, Jus Lie

Summer potatoes with mustard and chives

Roasted root vegetables with honey mustard dressing

Grilled greens with spring salsa

Green salad with mustard and caper dressing

Dessert

Lemon tart with vanilla cream

Italian inspired Family lunch or  dinner

Served as shares

Burrata, heirloom tomatoes and pesto

Potato gnocchi, sage, brown butter, parmesan

Slow Roasted Lamb, roasted garlic and salsa salmoriglio

whole baked snapper with salsa verde

Roasted potatoes with rosemary and sage

Rocket, pear and parmesan salad

Dessert

Tirimusu or Panna Cotta  

Chinese inspired shared banquet.

Sticky Pork Belly Boa

Selection of steamed dumplings. black vinegar and soy dipping sauce

Roast Duck Pancake, chive and plum

Poached Ginger Chicken with Green Shallot Dressing

Vegetable fried rice

Wagyu with black bean, soy and sesame.

Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce and Almonds

Lychee and Coconut Panna Cotta. 

Italian style shared menu

Salumi plate with olives, pickles and crusty bread  

Burrata, heirloom tomatoes and pesto

Potato gnocchi, sage, brown butter, parmesan

(Choose 2 of the following proteins)

Grilled T-bone steak seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil, served rare to medium-rare and sliced thickly.

Roast pork loin marinated with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.

Chicken pieces cooked in a tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, rosemary, and black olives.

Slow Roasted Lamb, roasted garlic and salsa salmoriglio

Whole baked snapper with salsa verde

Sides

Rocket salad topped with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, dressed with lemon juice, aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil.

Roasted potatoes seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. 

Dolci

 Choose 1

Tiramisù: Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa.

Panna Cotta with seasonal fruit and biscotti 

Canapes

Our oysters are freshly opened Sydney Rocks and the most premium available, our favourites are from the South Coast or Port Stephens. 

Pacific Oysters are available on request.

Oysters with lemon and red wine vinegar 

Hiramasa Kingfish with kosho and chilli ponzu

Hot soup shots of potato and leek with caviar

Buckwheat Blini with crème fraiche, Yarra valley Salmon roe. (add caviar POA)

Carpaccio of beef on crostini

Salted Cod croquette, saffron mayonnaise

Grilled scallops in the shell with Brown lemon butter

Duck Spring rolls, hoisin sauce.

Truffled chicken on brioche  

Sushi and sashimi plates

Mixed Rice paper rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Lamb kofta with spicey tomato relish and macadamia dukkha

Thai fish cakes, spicy chilli jam

Tempura Prawns, yuzu mayo

Peking duck pancakes with plum sauce

BBQ King prawns, garlic, chilli, and grilled lemon dressing.

Arancini of sweet corn and basil with romesco sauce 

Something more substantial

Buttermilk Chicken tenders with chipotle mayonnaise

Beef or chicken satay skewers, satay sauce, herb salad

Wagyu slider, our pickles, American cheese, tomato relish

Baby Banh Mi, pate and slaw

Grilled Cuban sandwiches, pork, pickles, mustard, cheese

Vietnamese chicken wraps, nam jim sauce

Fish and chip cups, tartare sauce. 

Dessert Canapes available on request selection based on our dessert menu