Private Chef for Dinner Parties & Events in Sydney
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements or a Saturday night with friends — a French fine-dining experience at your own table.
A restaurant experience, at home
No bookings, no taxis, no noisy dining room. Vincent designs a menu around your guests, cooks it in your kitchen and serves every course — so you can be a guest at your own party.
Birthdays & Milestones
30th, 40th, 50th and beyond — a celebration worthy of the occasion, with a bespoke dessert to finish.
Romantic Dinners
Anniversaries, proposals and date nights at home, with a degustation menu for two.
Dinner Parties
Relaxed shared feasts or elegant plated dinners for friends and family.
French cooking, Australian produce
Think Sydney rock oysters with a shallot mignonette, slow-cooked lamb with a classic jus, and a chocolate fondant or tarte Tatin to finish. Each menu follows the season and your tastes.
Popular across the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, the CBD and the Northern Beaches. For bigger groups, see event catering.
What's included
- Personalised menu design
- Shopping for premium seasonal produce
- Cooking in your kitchen
- Plated service of every course
- Dietary requirements and kids’ options
- Wine pairing suggestions
- Full kitchen clean-up
- Optional waitstaff, crockery and glassware hire
Pricing
A fixed chef fee plus the menu price per guest. Waitstaff is required for groups of 6 or more.
On-site chef fee
Chef service (4 hours), whatever the menu — including kitchen clean-down
$340 per experience
3-course menu
$150 pp for 6+ guests · $220 pp for 2–5 guests
From $150 per guest
4-course menu
$190 pp for 6+ guests · $260 pp for 2–5 guests
From $190 per guest
5-course menu
$230 pp for 6+ guests · $300 pp for 2–5 guests
From $230 per guest
Waitstaff (4 hours)
Required for groups of 6+
$220 per waitstaff
Public holiday surcharge
$650 per experience
Prices in AUD, excluding 10% GST. Every menu can be tailored — your quote confirms the final price. Travel is quoted for your location.
Prefer it delivered?
The same menus, freshly cooked and packaged on the day and delivered to your door — just heat and serve.
3-course menu, delivered
Cooked on the day, ready to heat and serve. Delivery fees may apply.
$150 per guest
4-course menu, delivered
$200 per guest
5-course menu, delivered
$250 per guest
Prices in AUD, excluding GST. Delivery fees may apply.
How it works
- 1
Tell me about your occasion
Date, suburb, number of guests and what you are celebrating.
- 2
Your bespoke menu
You receive a menu proposal and quote within 24 hours, refined with you.
- 3
Sit back and enjoy
I arrive with everything, cook, serve and leave your kitchen spotless.
Discover my culinary artistry
The private chef menu is for plated dinners at home. The event catering menu is for larger celebrations.
“My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to 5 course French fine dining at home for our wedding anniversary. The portion sizes were huge and the food was delicious!”
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can you cook for?
Plated dinners usually suit 2 to 20 guests. For larger numbers, canapés, shared feasts or our event catering are the best fit.
What is included in the price?
Menu design, shopping, cooking in your kitchen, plating and serving each course, and a full kitchen clean-up. Your quote lists everything clearly.
Do you bring plates, cutlery and glassware?
We usually cook with your kitchen and tableware. If you need extra crockery, glassware or staff, we can arrange hire and include it in the quote.
Can you pair wines with the menu?
Yes — Vincent can suggest wine pairings for each course. You are welcome to supply your own wine.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to three weeks is ideal, and longer for December, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Last-minute requests are always worth asking about.
Private dining across Sydney
Based in Maroubra, Le Private Chef cooks across Sydney. Venues further afield are welcome for events and longer bookings, with a transport fee quoted upfront.
Plan your private dinner
Share your date and ideas — I’ll reply with a personalised menu and quote within 24 hours.