Private Chef Cooking Class
$225.00
Fine Dining Cooking Class with 2 Course meal:
Learn to cook a 2-course gourmet meal under the guidance of an experienced Head/Executive Chef. This fun and interactive cooking class includes two chef-made canapés to consume during the event as well as a post-class meal where you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. Choose a dish or cuisine you’d like to learn, or let your chef surprise you with a special cooking class matched to your tastes and preferences!
The price is per person, inclusive of GST, a minimum of 7 guests applies, and includes two Chef prepared canapés and two courses per person.
What’s included?
- 2 canapés as appetisers at the beginning of the class,
- recipes, tips & knowledge on how to cook like a Private Chef,
- practice the skills to cook 1 entrée or dessert & 1 main per person,
- 1 Private Chef travelling to you,
- All ingredients needed for your event,
- Shopping, preparation, cooking, service & clean up.
You can find a few sample menus by scrolling further below.
Book in 3 easy steps:
- select add to cart,
- enter event details,
- secure pay online.
If you would like to book this package and add service staff or additional products please add this package to the cart and then go on to add the additional packages. In case you want a different package simply go back to the main shop page and view the rest of the Private Chef packages.
Your menu will be fully customised based on your requirements by a Private Chef.
Menu examples
1. Chef Miku’s Modern Australian example menu:
- Canape: Seared scallops, anchovies mousse, chives
- Canape: Mini quiche, Roquefort walnuts, red wine reduction
- Entree: Confit duck, quince, vegetable crisps, GF toast
- Main: Black Angus beef tenderloin, black mash, cauliflower, almond slivers
2. Chef Tim’s Asian-fusion example menu:
- Canape: Shellfish aioli, Korean chilli sauce, prawn, ginger, spring onion
- Canape: Cauliflower tart, caviar
- Entree: Prosciutto-wrapped quail breast, charred rockmelon, pumpkin dressing
- Main: Charcoaled beef short rib, leek, Lombok pickle, croquette
3. Chef Anton’s Middle-eastern example menu:
- Canape: roasted cauliflower, spices, burnt tomato salsa, oregano (V, VEG, DF, GF)
- Canape: liver pate, pistachios, cherry tomatoes jam (DF)
- Main: Spiced Morrocan lamb shank, reblochon potato puree, roasted fennel (GF)
- Dessert: Dark chocolate soil, gold leaf, summer berries, matcha powder
Cooking class gallery
CHEFIN Booking process
Next Steps
- Secure your booking by paying in full. If using bank transfer/EFTPOS, please ensure you use the order number as a payment reference.
- CHEFIN will email you a booking confirmation and calendar invitation. This will include a form to collect your information and particular needs/requirements.
- Once you have filled in the form and sent it back to us, and your booking is sooner than in 3 weeks, we will assign a Chef based on your needs and desires.
- Your assigned Chef will design a unique menu tailored to your brief, event, dietaries and tastes.
- You can preview this menu, provide feedback, and advise of any menu & event changes along the way.
Frequently Asked questions
What menu will I receive for my event?
Once your booking is confirmed, your Private Chef will design a menu tailored to your tastes, dietary requirements, and the style of your occasion. No set menus, no copy-paste — it’s personalised from the start. You’ll be able to review the menu and request tweaks so it feels spot on for your group.
Can I choose a specific chef for my event?
After confirmation, our matching system considers your preferences and availability to match you with the most suitable chefs in your area. Where possible, we’ll send through chef profiles for you to choose from. During peak dates or last-minute bookings, a chef may be assigned to ensure your event is fully supported — and we’ll keep matching until you’re happy.
How does booking a Personal Chef work?
Book online and you’ll receive a booking confirmation with next steps. You’ll then complete a short form covering your dietary needs, preferences, and event details. From there, we match you with the right chef, and your chef creates a personalised menu for your approval before the day.
Do you have chefs available for my event?
Yes — we maintain a strong network of fully vetted chefs across Australia. If we can’t secure a chef for your confirmed date (rare, but possible), we’ll provide a full refund so you’re never left hanging.
What do I need to prepare for my event?
Please clear 1–2 fridge shelves and some bench space, then give your chef a quick walkthrough of the kitchen and dining area on arrival. If your booking doesn’t include service staff, you’ll need to provide and set out your own plates, glassware, cutlery, and servingware.
What time does the chef arrive on the day?
Your chef will arrive around 1.5 hours before your scheduled mealtime with the ingredients and will start prep straight away. If you’ve booked waitstaff or bartenders, they’ll arrive separately. After service, the team will clean the kitchen and work area, leaving it tidy so you can keep enjoying your night.
How does the cooking class work?
When you go to book your cooking class, our team will ask you a few questions about what cuisine you would like to cook and the kind of experience you’re looking for. From there, we’ll match you with a private chef who will get to work on creating a menu plan for your cooking class as well as canapés for your team to enjoy during the class. You’ll have the opportunity to approve these menus before proceeding with the cooking class.
At your cooking class event, you and your guests can meet the chef and socialise around a plate of canapés. For the actual cooking class, you can choose to separate and have each individual working on their own, or to work in teams. The chef will introduce you to the two dishes you will be cooking and begin instructing you on the technique, ingredients, and history. You will have the opportunity to ask questions at any time and to get feedback from the chef on your handiwork.
Once the cooking class is over, you and your friends can gather around and taste each other’s dishes in a sit-down meal. The chef will remain to answer any questions, share stories, and offer more tips and tricks for kitchen wizardry. At the end of the day, you’ll go home with two new recipes up your sleeve, a belly full of amazing food, and a great mood after a wonderful day.
Can I have a cook-off instead of a cooking class?
Yes! A cook-off is a more competitive style of cooking class where your group can split into teams and compete against each other, Masterchef-style. For a cook-off, we’ll teach the same recipe to both groups and have them compete against the clock to see who can pull off the meal. Your chef can offer guidance, instruction, and tips along the way. At the end of the class, your chef can also take on the role of judge, taste the different creations, and offer feedback on your results.
Cook-offs are a great option for a fun birthday, team-building exercise, or social event. With just the right amount of competition, learning, and working together, it’s a great day to be had for all involved!
Why should I book a cooking class?
There are so many reasons why you should book a cooking class! It’s not often that you have the opportunity to directly learn from a private chef, and this is a fun and exciting way to upskill in the kitchen. More than just the opportunity to learn new recipes or techniques, a cooking class can help you level up in all areas of cooking. Here are just some of the benefits to taking a cooking class with our private chefs:
- Learn how to plan menus. Why rely on cookbooks when you can learn how to prepare your own recipes and design a menu that flows seamlessly from entree to dessert? A cooking class will teach you the art of menu planning so you can create harmonious menus on your own.
- Learn cooking techniques. Professional chefs know all the best techniques to help you cook faster, better, and more efficiently. You’ll be able to pick up such useful skills as knife techniques, meal prepping, and how to best organise your kitchen.
- Learn how to combine ingredients. Most of us are limited to the same ingredients that we use over and over again. Why? Because we haven’t been introduced or learned how to use all the other ingredients out there! A private cooking class will introduce you to new flavours and teach you how to combine any and every ingredient together for a real wow-factor in your dishes.
- Be the star student. In a private cooking class, all eyes are on you. The chef will dedicate their entire attention towards helping you develop your current skills. Unlike a public class or lesson, you won’t have to learn things you already know or feel left behind if the other students are more advanced. The lesson will be customised to you, your skills, and what you’d like to focus on or learn.