Intimate Fine Dining by a Private Chef
$1,550.00
An exquisite fine dining experience, cooked in your own home by a private chef and served course by course, just for your table. You choose the cuisine and the number of courses, and every dish is plated to order for your group — a story told course by course, from the first bite through to dessert. No bookings, no neighbouring tables, no set menu: just an intimate dinner built around the people you actually want to spend the evening with, where every guest gets the same attention.
The price is per package, inclusive of GST. Set for an intimate group of 4–7 guests, with a choice of 3, 5 (4–6 guests) or 12 courses (2–3 guests only), served shared or plated.
What’s included:
- A full-course fine dining menu, in the cuisine of your choice — served shared or plated.
- Your choice of 3, 5 (4–6 guests) or 12 courses (2–3 guests only).
- A private chef travelling to you.
- All ingredients needed for your event.
- Shopping, preparation, cooking, service and clean-up — all included.
Book in 3 easy steps:
- Add to cart
- Enter your event details
- Secure payment 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. If you want a different package, simply go back to the main shop page and view the rest of the Private Chef packages.
Need a bigger group or something different?
- More than 7 guests? Book our 3-Course Meal or Full-Course Meal package instead.
- Want the full 12-course tasting menu but for more than 3 guests? Our Degustation package is built for larger groups.
- Got special requirements that don’t fit any of the above? Speak to our concierge team — happy to help.
Booking for Christmas Day? A surcharge applies under Fair Work public holiday award rates. Prefer a shareable Christmas spread instead? Check out our Christmas Share Plate package.
You can find a few sample menus by scrolling further below.
Your menu will be fully customised based on your requirements by a Private Chef.
Menu examples
Chef Johanne’s Truffle infused 3-Course example menu:
- Truffled artichoke, carrot salad, pepitas, nasturtium (VEG, GF)
- Bar-cod fish, truffled lobster ragout, panache of baby vegetables (GF, DF)
- Black truffle ice cream, hazelnut delight (VEG, GF)
Chef Tom’s Asian-fusion 5-Course example menu:
- Crispy five-spice pork belly (DF, GF)
- Grilled chilli BBQ chicken (DF, GF)
- Lemon oregano potatoes (DF, GF)
- Vermicelli noodle salad, Thai basil, mint, fresh herbs, lime soy dressing (DF)
- Dark chocolate brownie, barley cream, roasted peanuts (GF)
Chef Manuel’s Modern Mexican 12-Course Degustation example menu:
- Snapper Sashimi, fresh limes, tequila, avocado, English cucumber bites, blue corn tostada
- Mini lobster slider, sundried tomato pesto, onion jam, green tomatillo relish, arugula
- Crispy pork belly, dark soy sauce, wild mushroom, bourbon guajillo glaze
- Mini pizzetta, tender corn dough, bocconcini, truffle salami, olive oil, fresh basil
- Zucchini flowers, sweet corn shot, a drizzle of dry chilli oil
- Duck black mole empanada, twenty-five spices, plantain puree, dark chocolate, earthy dry chilli sauce
- Scampi skewers, fresh mango & cilantro salsa, citrus reduction, agave worm salt
- Slow roasted lamb sponge maize, goat cheese mousse
- Wagyu bites, adobo marinade, chilli blend, roasted spices
- Bruschetta, caramelized Spanish onion, goats cheese, truffle blend, San Daniele prosciutto
- Fresh oysters, shallots, vinegar, shiraz, fresh chervil
- Mushroom & parmesan arancini, white truffle oil
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
How does CHEFIN choose the right chef for my event?
We select a carefully screened private chef whose experience suits your location, preferred cuisine, guest requirements and style of occasion. Chef availability is also taken into account, and you’ll be introduced to your chef before the event.
Can the menu be tailored to my guests?
Yes. Your menu is developed specifically for your occasion rather than taken from a standard restaurant menu. Your chef will consider your tastes, dietary needs and selected experience, and you can provide feedback before the menu is approved.
What facilities will the chef need?
Your chef will usually require a clean, functional kitchen or suitable preparation space, access to power and running water, and enough fridge space for the ingredients. Crockery, cutlery, glassware and table settings are generally supplied by the host unless your chosen package states otherwise. We’ll confirm the requirements with you beforehand.
When will the chef arrive at the venue?
For most events, the chef arrives approximately 90 minutes before the planned dining time. This allows enough time to set up, organise the workspace and complete the final preparation. Arrival times may vary depending on the menu, guest numbers and service format.
Why is the 12-course menu only available for 2–3 guests?
A true 12-course degustation needs a kitchen that can keep pace, plate by plate, without the table waiting between courses. At 2–3 guests, your chef can run the full sequence properly — beyond that, the 5-course menu is the better fit.
Is a private chef worth it?
For an occasion like this, yes — you’re not just paying for the meal, you’re paying for a chef, full menu planning, every ingredient, and the clean-up, all so you and your guests get the night rather than spend it in the kitchen.
Experience Flow
Arrival & set-up (around 90 minutes before dining) → Final prep in your kitchen → First course served → Following courses served in sequence → Dessert → Clean-up, handled entirely by your chef
Perfect For
- Anniversaries, birthdays and other occasions worth marking properly
- A proposal dinner without a restaurant’s noise or neighbouring tables
- Close friends or family catching up over a menu that holds its own
- Hosting 2 to 7 people well, without cooking for them yourself
Available Across Australia
CHEFIN’s private chefs travel to you across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley — cooking in your home, a rental or another private venue. If you’re searching for intimate fine dining near you, this is it: a private chef at your table, not a restaurant booking.
Intimate Fine Dining, Built Around Your Table
The course count isn’t arbitrary. Three courses suit a table that wants a proper dinner without the full production. Five opens up pacing and variety. Twelve is a genuine degustation, and it only works for 2 to 3 guests, because that’s the size a single chef can run at a tasting menu’s pace. Pick the format that matches the night you’re actually having.
What Makes a Degustation Different
A degustation isn’t just more food. It’s food served in sequence, each course sized and paced to lead into the next — the format restaurants spend years training a kitchen to run, and what your chef is trained to deliver.
Not Catering — Dinner
Catering drops food off. This doesn’t. Your chef works from your own kitchen for the length of the night, and you stay at the table with your guests instead of checking on a buffet. The washing-up happens after you’ve said goodnight, not while you’re still eating.
Small Tables Are Having a Moment
Restaurants built a reputation on more covers; home dining is doing the opposite. A table of 2 to 7, with a chef giving it full attention, is the version of going out that doesn’t require leaving the house or sharing the room with forty other tables.
Why Choose CHEFIN Over Other Private Chef Services
Beyond Just a Meal: Experience more than exquisite cuisine with CHEFIN. Every dish is a step into a story, creating moments that become memories. It’s not just about the food; it’s about enriching lives through culinary excellence.
Trusted Expertise: CHEFIN Private Chefs™️ are the heart of your dining experience, selected through a meticulous process for their passion and creativity. They’re not just professionals; they’re culinary magicians dedicated to perfection.
Unmatched Safety, Hygiene & Privacy Standards: Your safety is our top priority at CHEFIN. We ensure food safety as a core principle, secure your payments in a trust until the event’s completion, protect everyone involved with $20 million in public liability insurance, and operate under Chatham House Rules for discretion.
Your Event, Stress-Free: From planning to execution, CHEFIN Concierges ensures your event unfolds seamlessly. Enjoy the celebration without the hassle, knowing every detail is crafted to your satisfaction with our 24/7 dedicated support.
