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Great night. Heather and the team were lifesavers when we needed a chef experience at home. Delicious 3 course meal discussed and agreed upfront, table service and dishes washed up and put away. We had a lovely night and would happily recommend Heather and look forward to the next occasion.
Professional chef for home dinner for 4.
$250
Katier is awesome and very hard working. Food was amazing!
Chef or cook wanted for this Saturday June 27!
$320
Thanks for your help with an amazing evening
Chef for small cocktail party
$300
Fantastic. Well organised, on time, great communication and great with the kids. Thanks Amy.
Cook/Chef for 14yo birthday dinner party at home
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Amazing chef. Highly recommended
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We are a group of 13 adults and 5 kids staying at a large house venue, looking to have a chef cook breakfast and late lunch. Buffet style shared plates, nothing extravagant. We know the menu we want. We are yet to finalise a booking but are looking at Hunter Valley, Umina Beach or Central Coast as options.
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Home evening of 8 Ladies.activity/lesson or inhome chef ?...
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Riverhills QLD, Australia
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Family get together for fun. Just looking for something special to enjoy together. Maybe class, lesson, or an interesting meal evening? Ages range from 35-60 ladies. All family members.
A pizza chef
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Mornington VIC, Australia
13th May 2024
I have an engagement party on the 22nd of June from 2-6 would love to have someone role the dough we have, put toppings on we have provided and make a selection of guests requested pizzas in our big outdoor pizza oven.. pepperoni Margarita Roast pumpkin, prosciutto and rocket
Private chef
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Albert Park VIC, Australia
12th May 2024
I am looking for a private chef for 10x people for an intimate dinner party. Interested in share meals, entree, main and dessert. Please send through some images of your food if possible:) We are thinking either Mediterranean or Italian. The price listed is just at random and I am looking for quotes from qualified chefs who can help us have a super fun dining experience!
Chef required
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Coburg North VIC, Australia
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Hi, we are a cooked dog food company, and we are looking for someone who has experience as a chef to help us in our kitchen. We make premium food, so attention to detail is paramount. Looking for a 6hrs shift.
Paella at home chef for an event 23rd March at 5:30pm for 20 people
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Epping NSW, Australia
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Chef to prepare and cook Seafood Paella for 20 people
Efren was fantastic and will definitely use again
Private Chef for ANZAC Day Lunch
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Zetland NSW, Australia
16th Mar 2024
Hi there I will be hosting an ANZAC day lunch on the 25th of April from 1.00pm and would like a private chef to compose and cook a menu (or a high-tea) for 6 pax. Would like three courses, or a fancy cocktail high-tea depending on the suggested menu. The suggested budget should include all labour and ingredients and everything can be done in our (small) kitchen, or prepped offsite and brought in and heated onsite. We have a 4 burner gas fan forced oven (the oven gets quite hot), plus a microwave and Air Fryer. Can provide most cooking utensils if needed as well as a magic bullet, all cutlery, plates and serving dishes - though you may want to do a site visit prior to the actual date to check what we have. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thanks.
Stanley was so on to it. Everyone had a fab time. Thanks Stanley.
Private chef required for cooking fusion cuisines for 6 people
$240
Arncliffe NSW 2205, Australia
28th Feb 2024
Need a private chef coming to my house for cooking a modem fusion crusine that is French or Asian inspired for a total of 6 guests. The party will be at lunch time on the 7th April. We have gas cooktop with 5 burners and a high power oven in the house, all ingredients will be provided on your instructions. I will pay $80/h for around 3 hrs of your time. Will pay for additional hours if it takes longer. Please bid with a proposed menu and references
Stanley has been great in every ways , definitely will rehire , well done
Chef - Chinese dinner
$1,500
Bulimba QLD, Australia
16th Jan 2024
Chinese sit down dinner for 20 person to be done in house shareware banquet style - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Amazing experience for our CNY dinner, food, communication, work level all exceptional. Will def use Avak again, great guy too
Teppanyaki chef
$100
Seaforth NSW, Australia
29th Dec 2023
Have a in home teppanyaki set up. Just need a teppanyaki chef for 2 -3 hours tomorrow evening at Seaforth. Hourly rate stated. Food and everything will be provided. Please bring your own tools if you prefer. 6pm start. Finish no later than 9pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 30 December 2023
Amazing chef. Thanks for assisting last minute and the feedback.
Professional chef for a corporate dinner is needed
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Manly Новый Южный Уэльс, Австралия
18th Dec 2023
I urgently need a chef for a corporate dinner, 20 people are expected, two of them are vegans so you have to cook vegan dish as well, for all other guests European cuisine is preferable. The dinner starts at 6:00 pm and all the food should be done before this time. The place is close to Manly beach. - Due date: Needs to be done on 19 декабря 2023 г.
Nadia is a fantastic cook, she prepared amazing dinner for our team took into account all our preferences, everything was tasty, full and well-cooked, thank you Nadia!
PRIVATE CHEF
$1,857
Kellyville NSW, Australia
18th Dec 2023
Hello! I am a catering company and in need of a professional private chef with experience in catering for Christmas Day in Sydney. It will be a shared feast for 10 adults and 3 children. Good pay. Please get in touch for more details. Thank you! - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 25 December 2023
Petrus was so punctual with great communication! Amazing experience.