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Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Asian and South African

Favourite Ingredient:
Yoghurt

Location:
Johannesburg & Pretoria

Chef Caldon

About The Chef

Born and raised in Johannesburg, Chef Caldon Strimling has a passion for working with Fresh and Health-conscious ingredients that are heartwarming and soulful.

His food is inspired by the Mediterranean, Asian and South African Homestyle cuisine - from Fine Dining to a creative take on Street Food.

He has worked as a chef at some of South Africa’s best restaurants such as Aurelias @ Emperors Palace, Punchinello’s @ the Pivot Hotel, Urbanology in JHB CBD. Also worked in the Middle East (City of Jordan).

Menus

MENU 1: R850 pp (excl. vat)

Booking requirement: 6 people minimum

Winter Wonderland

APPETIZER
Seared Barracuda/ Smoked Onion Puree/ Pickled Beets 

STARTER
Cauliflower Truffle Soup with Mushroom Salt

MAIN
Seared Beef Fillet with Potato Fondant, Black Pepper Cream, Roast Butternut, Red wine Gastric 

DESSERT 
Choc Trio & Fresh Fruits
Decadent Chocolate Sponge/Chocolate Mousse/White Chocolate Leather

MENU 2: R950 pp (excl. vat)

Booking requirement: 6 people minimum

AFRICAN THEME 

CANAPES
* Biltong & Jalapeno Tartlets * Smoked Snoek Pate with Water Biscuit  * Apricot Sticky Wings

STARTER
Spiced Rooibos Butternut Soup with Sour Dough Croutons, Cinnamon Salt, Honey Yoghurt Drizzle 

MAIN
Braised Lamb Shank/Stewed fruits & Buttered Samp with spring Veg


DESSERT 
Brandy Pudding with Salted Caramel & Homemade Rooibos Custard 

MENU 3: R980 pp (excl. vat)

Booking requirement: 6 people minimum

ASIAN INSPIRED

CANAPÉ
Tempura Oyster with Toasted Seaweed Mayo

STARTER
Thai Prawn Coconut Curry with Rice Paper Crisp

MAIN
Szechuan Pepper Crusted Lamb Rack with Potato Puree, Caramelized Roast Aubergine, Red Gastric 

DESSERT
Coconut Pannacotta with Lemon Curd & Fresh Fruit 

PLEASE NOTE:

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

20% surcharge fee
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 20% surcharge fee for bookings made in less than 48 hours.

30% surcharge fee
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).

Minimum number of people required
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.
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Children menu
Children under 12 will be charged half of the adult menu price. Main course & dessert (to be discussed with the chef).
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50% of the cost of the chosen menu for children under 12. A custom children menu can be arranged with the chef.

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Please note. For booking of 8 guests and more, your chef will need an assistant to help prepare, serve and make the whole experience go smoothly. The assistant will come at an additional fee which will be added to the invoice.
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Booking Fee
Please note that a 5% booking fee of the total amount will be added to the quote.
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