Private Chef Cooking Class
$225.00
Fine Dining Cooking Class with 2 Course meal:
Learn to cook a 2-course gourmet meal under the guidance of an experienced Head/Executive Chef. This fun and interactive cooking class includes two chef-made canapés to consume during the event as well as a post-class meal where you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. Choose a dish or cuisine you’d like to learn, or let your chef surprise you with a special cooking class matched to your tastes and preferences!
The price is per person, inclusive of TAX, a minimum of 6 guests applies, includes two pre-prepared canapés and two courses per person.
What’s included?
- 2 canapés to consume throughout the class,
- recipes, tips & knowledge how to cook like a Private Chef,
- practice the skills to cook 1 entrée or dessert & 1 main per person,
- 1 Private Chef travelling to you,
- All ingredients needed for your event,
- Shopping, preparation, cooking, service & clean up.
You can find a few sample menus by scrolling further below.
Book in 3 easy steps:
- select add to cart,
- enter event details,
- secure pay 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. In case you want a different package simply go back to the main shop page and view the rest of the Private Chef packages.
Your menu will be fully customised based on your requirements by a Private Chef.
Menu examples
Chef Icaro Conceicao’s example menu:
Entree:
Prawn tartare, avocado & wasabi puree, jalapeno, wonton crisp
Main:
Steak Tataki, Japanese ponzu, radish, dashi (sharing style)
Cooking class gallery
How to Finalize Your Booking
Next Steps
- Please finalize your reservation by paying in full. If you’re paying via bank transfer or card payment, be sure to include your order number as the payment reference.
- After payment is received, CHEFIN will email you a booking confirmation along with a calendar invitation. This email will also include a form where you can share your event details, preferences, and dietary requirements.
- Once the form is completed and returned, we’ll match you with a Private Chef when your event date is less than 3 weeks away, ensuring the best fit based on your needs and location.
- Your assigned chef will design a custom menu tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and the style of your event.
- You’ll have the opportunity to review the menu, share feedback, and request adjustments before everything is finalized.
Frequently Asked questions
What menu will I receive for my event?
Your Personal Chef will create a fully customized menu once your reservation is confirmed. Every menu is tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and event style — no two menus are ever the same. We’re confident you’ll love your chef’s creation, and if not, we’ll work with you until it’s perfect.
Can I choose a specific Personal Chef for my event?
After your booking is confirmed, our matching system reviews your preferences and pairs you with the most suitable chefs available in your area. You’ll receive a selection of chef profiles to choose from whenever possible.
During peak periods or last-minute bookings, a chef may be assigned directly to ensure your event is fully supported.
How does booking a Personal Chef work?
After you reserve your event online, you’ll receive a Booking Confirmation with your order details and next steps. You’ll then complete a short form with your dietary needs, food preferences, and event details.
From there, our system matches you with the best-suited chef, who will design a customized menu specifically for your event.
Do you have chefs available for my event?
Yes — and if for any reason we cannot assign a chef for your date, you will receive a full refund. We maintain a nationwide network of vetted Personal Chefs, giving us strong coverage across multiple cuisines, locations, and event styles.
What do I need to prepare for my event?
Please clear 1–2 shelves in your refrigerator and make some counter space available. When your chef arrives, they will need a brief walkthrough of your kitchen and dining area.
If your booking does not include waitstaff, you may need to set the table and provide your own plates, glassware, cutlery, and serving pieces.
What time does the chef arrive on the day?
Your Personal Chef will arrive approximately 1.5 hours before the scheduled mealtime with all the ingredients needed and will begin preparing your dishes right away.
If you’ve also booked waitstaff or bartenders, they will arrive separately.
Once service is complete, the team will clean the kitchen and event area, leaving the space spotless for you to enjoy the rest of your celebration.
How does the cooking class work?
When you go to book your cooking class, our team will ask you a few questions about what cuisine you would like to cook and the kind of experience you’re looking for. From there, we’ll match you with a private chef who will get to work on creating a menu plan for your cooking class as well as canapés for your team to enjoy during the class. You’ll have the opportunity to approve these menus before proceeding with the cooking class.
At your cooking class event, you and your guests can meet the chef and socialise around a plate of canapés. For the actual cooking class, you can choose to separate and have each individual working on their own, or to work in teams. The chef will introduce you to the two dishes you will be cooking and begin instructing you on the technique, ingredients, and history. You will have the opportunity to ask questions at any time and to get feedback from the chef on your handiwork.
Once the cooking class is over, you and your friends can gather around and taste each other’s dishes in a sit-down meal. The chef will remain to answer any questions, share stories, and offer more tips and tricks for kitchen wizardry. At the end of the day, you’ll go home with two new recipes up your sleeve, a belly full of amazing food, and a great mood after a wonderful day.
Can I have a cook-off instead of a cooking class?
Yes! A cook-off is a more competitive style of cooking class where your group can split into teams and compete against each other, Masterchef-style. For a cook-off, we’ll teach the same recipe to both groups and have them compete against the clock to see who can pull off the meal. Your chef can offer guidance, instruction, and tips along the way. At the end of the class, your chef can also take on the role of judge, taste the different creations, and offer feedback on your results.
Cook-offs are a great option for a fun birthday, team-building exercise, or social event. With just the right amount of competition, learning, and working together, it’s a great day to be had for all involved!
Why should I book a cooking class?
There are so many reasons why you should book a cooking class! It’s not often that you have the opportunity to directly learn from a private chef, and this is a fun and exciting way to upskill in the kitchen. More than just the opportunity to learn new recipes or techniques, a cooking class can help you level up in all areas of cooking. Here are just some of the benefits to taking a cooking class with our private chefs:
- Learn how to plan menus. Why rely on cookbooks when you can learn how to prepare your own recipes and design a menu that flows seamlessly from entree to dessert? A cooking class will teach you the art of menu planning so you can create harmonious menus on your own.
- Learn cooking techniques. Professional chefs know all the best techniques to help you cook faster, better, and more efficiently. You’ll be able to pick up such useful skills as knife techniques, meal prepping, and how to best organise your kitchen.
- Learn how to combine ingredients. Most of us are limited to the same ingredients that we use over and over again. Why? Because we haven’t been introduced or learned how to use all the other ingredients out there! A private cooking class will introduce you to new flavours and teach you how to combine any and every ingredient together for a real wow-factor in your dishes.
- Be the star student. In a private cooking class, all eyes are on you. The chef will dedicate their entire attention towards helping you develop your current skills. Unlike a public class or lesson, you won’t have to learn things you already know or feel left behind if the other students are more advanced. The lesson will be customised to you, your skills, and what you’d like to focus on or learn.