An unhurried start
Ask about breakfasts or a lunch at home, arranged around your plans rather than a restaurant reservation.
Cape Town · At the villa
Private chefs in Cape Town.
A slow breakfast, a generous lunch or a dinner worth staying in for. We’ll help shape a private chef request around your table, your tastes and the way you want to spend your time in Cape Town.
Plan private diningAlready have accommodation? You’re welcome to enquire about this on its own.
Make it yours
Make the meal part of the stay.
A South African braai
Explore a braai menu with your group’s preferences in mind, subject to the property’s facilities and permission.
A dinner to remember
A relaxed evening with friends or a special occasion can start with a menu conversation. Share the atmosphere you would like and any additional hosting needs.
A little planning
A good menu begins with your people.
The meal, the setting and the service should work together. We’ll take your brief to our concierge partner and confirm the practical details for your property and preferred date.
The table and the occasion
Tell us how many adults and children will be dining, the meal you have in mind and whether it is a relaxed family meal or a special occasion. If guests are visiting your villa, we’ll need to check the property’s visitor and gathering rules.
Menus and dietary requirements
Share the food you enjoy, any dislikes, dietary requirements and allergies at the start. Menus are discussed for the request, and the chef must confirm what can be accommodated, including any allergy or cross-contact considerations.
Your villa and service needs
Let us know where you are staying so kitchen access, equipment, cooking facilities and dining space can be checked. If you would like waiters, a butler or hosting support, include that in the brief so staffing can be quoted appropriately.
Timing, inclusions and the quote
Share your preferred meal time and date. We’ll clarify menu approval, shopping and ingredients, preparation, serving, clearing up, staff time and any equipment or drinks arrangements. The agreed quotation and booking conditions set out what is included.
Before you enquire
A few useful answers.
Can I arrange a chef if I booked my villa elsewhere?
Yes. Send us the accommodation details with your request. We’ll need to confirm that a visiting chef is permitted and that the kitchen and dining arrangements suit the proposed meal.
Can we ask for breakfast, lunch or a braai?
Yes. Our concierge partner’s service offering covers private breakfasts, lunches, dinners and South African braais. The menu, date, facilities and staffing for your request still need to be confirmed.
Are ingredients, drinks and cleaning included?
We’ll ask for a clear quotation. Ingredients and shopping, drinks, preparation, serving, clearing up, equipment and additional staffing should each be confirmed rather than assumed to be included.
Can the chef accommodate an allergy or dietary requirement?
Include every dietary requirement and allergy in the initial request. The proposed chef must confirm the menu and any relevant food preparation or cross-contact limitations before you book.
Can we host a celebration at our villa?
Tell us what you have in mind, including any visiting guests. A chef booking does not give permission for an event; the property’s visitor, noise, gathering and other conditions still apply and must be checked.
How is private chef pricing worked out?
Your menu, party size, date, service requirements and property arrangements shape the quote. We’ll seek current options and confirm the total, payment arrangements and cancellation terms before you decide.
Around your stay
Tell us what you’d love to eat.
Start with the date, the people and an idea of the meal. We’ll help turn it into a practical private dining request, with room for other plans during your stay.
Plan private dining