Hire a Personal Chef

People compare hiring a personal chef to eating in their own private restaurant, preferring the added experience of dining in to dining out. What’s more, a personal chef hire allows scope for those ‘special extras’ and touches of intimacy to make your dinner party everything that you ever dreamed of. With the Chef Makalimela experience you can expect your dinner party to encompass all of these things and much more.

What would you say to a rare evening taking pleasure in the delights of an exclusively created menu, designed for you, in the comfort of your own home?

What could be more elegant than taking time out with family and friends and having your taste buds pampered by a personal chef at your very own private dinner party?

Experience the synergy of flavors and the perfect balancing of dishes, designed to take you on a journey of discovery from the first to the last bite.

Relaxed Dinner Party

Enjoy a four course menu created to your specific requirements for the finest of in-home dining experiences. Relax as your personal chef prepares your menu in the kitchen while you get ready for your private dinner party and entertain guests. No involvement in the kitchen is expected or required. The evening is yours to do with as you wish, leaving the food preparation in the capable hands of the chef.

  • In your own home.
  • Price: $150 per couple (up to 8 people) + $100 surcharge 
  • 4 Course Menu (includes: starter, salad, main, dessert).
  • Complimentary consultation in your home or by telephone to decide on menus, themes and individual requirements (such as special food requirements for allergies etc…).
  • Chef Makalimela to supply all ingredients, locally sourced, in season and of the highest quality.
  • Personal Chef to remain in the kitchen except when serving food.
  • Personal Chef to bring all specialist equipment.
  • Personalised waiter service from Personal Chef.
  • Crockery, cutlery and glassware to be supplied by client.
  • Effortless and top quality menu served.
  • Coffee service to be supplied by the client, and served by personal chef 
  • Personal chef will depart upon serving the final course leaving your kitchen clean and tidy.  No need to wash up or clean. RELAX!

Romantic Meal

Treat your partner to an evening in at a restaurant standard. For that special romantic occasion, a complementing option for those seeking a more intimate and private setting. The perfect way to tell that special someone, “I love you”.

  • In your own home.
  • Price: Fixed price of $250 for two people, $75 per extra person. (2-4 people, double dates welcome).
  • 4 Course Menu (includes: starter, salad, main, desert).
  • Complimentary consultation in your home or by telephone to decide on menus, themes and individual requirements (such as special food requirements for allergies etc…).
  • Chef Makalimela to supply all ingredients, locally sourced, in season and of the highest quality.
  • Personal Chef to bring all specialist equipment.
  • Personalised waiter service from Personal Chef.
  • Crockery, cutlery and glassware to be supplied by client.
  • High quality cuisine served.
  • Coffee service to be supplied by the client, and served by your Personal Chef
  • Personal Chef will depart upon serving the final course leaving your kitchen clean and tidy and you to enjoy the remainder of your evening. RELAX!