
Chef Armin
Service Description
The chef brings all ingredients, prepares the meal in your kitchen, serves each dish, and cleans your kitchen before leaving. All you have to do is to relax and enjoy a culinary experience.
About the chef
I grew up in South Africa, and always had an interest in food especially whilst travelling abroad, learning, and attending cooking lessons. After school studied Culinary Arts at Silwood School of Cookery in Cape Town. Where we learned the basics including work exposure to hosting, assisting in catering events, and stages in other establishments. I worked as chef de partie at Cafe Gannet, and then at Fyn Restaurant which highlights incredible Japanese Fusion.
Afterwards did my safety certifications to work on yachts abroad. I did some temporary work onboard some in the South of France, Italy, and around the Mediterranean. I then worked in the Algarve, Portugal working as a private chef for families, friends, and anyone wishing to enjoy great food in any event in their villas. I would like to continue to engage with guests and give them an exceptional time here in South Africa with the quality produce we have. I can accommodate any preferences, and I am looking forward to serving you!
Cuisine Type:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South African, Asian, and Japanese.
Location:
Cape Town and Stellenbosch
The Menu price includes:
- All the ingredients
- Your chef traveling fee (If the venue falls within the chef working areas)
- The cooking of all the dishes
- The entire service
- The cleaning
MENU 1: R800 pp (excl. vat)
Booking requirement: 6 people minimum
STARTERS
Homemade Focaccia with Sundried Tomatoes, Mixed Herb Olives, Zaatar Hummus and Whipped Ricotta
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Chiaro Prosecco Spumante
MAIN COURSE
Prawn, Lemon and Caramelized Fennel Risotto with Herb Oil
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Hartenberg Reserved Chardonnay 2017
Braised Beef Short Rib, Pomme Puree, Reduction Sauce, and Carrots a la Vichy
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Spier Merlot
DESSERTS
Malva Pudding with Crème Anglaise and Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Classic Cape Tawny Port
MENU 2: R950 pp (excl. vat)
Booking requirement: 6 people minimum
STARTERS
Sourdough Bread with Mixed Herb Olives, Zaatar Hummus, Variety of Cheeses, Cured Meats, Flavoured Butter
Filo Tartlettes, Mushroom Duxelles, Caramelized Onion, and Toasted Hazelnut Shavings
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
La Motte Chardonnay
MAIN COURSE
Dry Aged Steak, Spanish Romesco Sauce, Green Bean Salad, with Parmesan and zhoug Middle Eastern Sauce
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Provencal Style Roasted Chicken, Braaied charred Mielies, Grilled Tenderstem Broccolini with Sugar Snaps and Chimichurri Sauce
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc
DESSERTS
Torta Caprese Bianca Lemon Cake and Pistachio Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Ken Forrester Noble Late Harvest
MENU 3: R1200 pp (excl. vat)
Booking requirement: 4 people minimum
STARTERS
Sourdough Bread, Brioche, Sweet Preserves, Mixed Herb Olives, Variety Cheeses and Cured Meats
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
WCC Cap Classique Villiera
OR
Pasta Tagliatelle with Italian Black Truffle Sauce, Finished with Aged Balsamic and Parmigiano Regianno DOP
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Boschkloof Chardonnay
MAIN COURSE
(Choose any 2)
Beef Fillet Mignon with Red Wine Jus, Cous Cous Salad with Medjool Dates, Pickled Red Onion, Grilled Halloumi and Tahini Dressing
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Rubert and Rothschild Classique
OR
Confit Duck with a Reduction Sauce, Grilled Asparagus, Toasted Almonds, Roasted Sweet Potato and Butternut Salad
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
OR
Local Grilled Trout, Miso and Sesame Dressing, Ottolenghi Style Grilled Baby Marrow on Labneh
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2023
DESSERTS
Lemon and Raspberry Cheesecake with the Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Pairing recommendation. (To be purchased separately by the host prior to the event)
Paul Cluver Riesling/ Muscato Wine
MENU 4: R1100 pp (excl. vat)
Booking requirement: 4 people minimum
MEDITERRANEAN ESSENCE
STARTERS
(All Inclusive)
Artisanal Sourdough Bread, Basil Pesto, Variety of Cheese, Hummus, Mixed Herb Olives
Mosbolletjies with Sabatino Black Truffle Flavoured Butter
1ST COURSE
(Choose any 1)
Grilled Prawns with Gremolata Suace, Orzo Salad with Preserved Lemon, Feta and Fennel
OR
Zaatar Baked Chicken Thighs on Toum, Roasted Butternut Salad, Rocket and Grilled Halloumi
MAINS
(All Inclusive)
Slow Cooked Lamb, Roasted Carrots with Dukkah Spice, Bulghur Wheat Salad with a Tahini Dressing
DESSERT
(Choose any 1)
Poached Forelle Pears in Vanilla Spiced Syrup, Yoghurt, Fynbos
OR
Honey and Berry Compote
Chocolate Ganache Tart with Madagscan Vanilla Ice Cream and Fresh Berries
Please Note:
1. To guarantee the best service and experience, bookings should be made at least 48h before the desired date to enable your chef to plan everything accordingly. There will be a 10% surcharge fee for bookings made in less than 48 hours.
2. The minimum number of people required under each menu is based on adult guests and excludes children. Children under 12 will be charged half of the adult menu price. Main course & dessert.
3. A 30% surcharge will be added for bookings on public holidays (1 Jan, 2 Jan, 21 Mar, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 16 Jun, 9 Aug, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 25 Dec, & 26 Dec).
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