Private Chef Dining

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5-Course Fine Dining

$245.00

Fine Dining 5 Course Meal:

Eat to your heart’s content with this 5-course meal, fine dining banquet in a cuisine of your choice. Choose from our unique menu ideas below or let your private chef craft a series of dishes matched to your tastes and preferences. Each course will be artfully prepared to look as good as it tastes – a completely exquisite experience from start to finish. 

The price is per person, inclusive of GST, a minimum of 7 guests applies, includes two canapés as well as five courses per person. If your event has less than 7 guests, please book the Intimate Fine Dining package. 

What’s included?

  • 2 canapes, 2 entrees, 2 mains, 1 dessert 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 full course menus by scrolling further below. 

Book in 3 easy steps:

  1. select add to cart,
  2. enter event details,
  3. 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.

5 Course Meal Menu examples

1. Chef Johanne’s Truffle Degustation example menu:

  1. Truffled artichoke, carrot salad, pepitas, nasturtium (VEG, GF)
  2. Stracciatella ravioli, lemon truffle foam, pancetta
  3. Bar-cod fish, truffled lobster ragout, panache of baby vegetables (GF, DF)
  4. Pheasant, truffled grains, savoury granola, parsnip puree, black grape jus (DF)
  5. Black truffle ice cream, hazelnut delight (VEG, GF)

2. Chef Hemant’s Asian-fusion example menu:

  1. Pacific oysters, urchin roe, samphire (DF, GF)
  2. Hand dived scallops, togarashi mango, serrano, Ikura (DF, GF)
  3. Maremma duck, land seaweed, molasses (DF)
  4. Kilcoy grass-fed wagyu beef, king brown mushroom, black garlic, pickled okra (GF)
  5. Dark Chocolate soil, gold leaf, summer berries, matcha powder

3. Chef Mattia’s Modern Italian example menu:

  1. Burrata cheese, ox heart tomatoes, celery, balsamic reduction (V, GF)
  2. Confit king salmon, white gazpacho, pickled grapes (GF)
  3. Casarecce pasta, king prawns, zucchini, basil puree (DF)
  4. Red wine braised beef cheek, horseradish mash, figs (GF)
  5. Coconut pannacotta, wild berries compote, chocolate soil (GF, V)

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.

When should I order a 5-course meal?

Because a 5-course meal is so elaborate, it is more well-paced and it can take some time to complete the meal from start to finish. For that reason, the best occasions for a 5-course meal are those where you can take your time sitting around the dinner table. This gives you the opportunity to savour each dish, enjoy the spaces in between, and relish in conversation with friends and family. 

5-course meals are a more traditional and formal style of dining, so they are well-suited to events that require a sense of luxury and exuberance. With two canapés, entrées, and mains per person, there is no shortage of incredible food going around. Order a 5-course meal when you are looking to treat friends & family or impress a client with a delectable meal. 

Another reason you may want to order a 5-course meal is if you’d like a banquet-style of eating, where you can sample and enjoy several smaller dishes instead of just one or two larger dishes. This allows you to enjoy more flavour sensations and explore the signature cooking style of your private chef. 

Is a 5-course meal too much food? 

If you haven’t eaten a full-course meal before, then 5 courses can sound like a little too many. However, each 5-course meal is carefully planned by our private chefs to deliver a harmonious and complete dining experience that’s not too little nor too much. Each dish is carefully portioned so as to not be too heavy on the stomach, and each course will complement the one that came before it. 

The courses in this meal are not as large as a traditional serving but designed to slowly build your appetite and then satisfy it. You will not be bombarded with one dish after the other, but have the opportunity to sit and relish the afterglow of each course. These short breaks also give you the chance to digest your food and prepare for the next meal. By the end of the 5 courses, the goal is for you to be feeling as satisfied as eating one large meal.