Exceptional dining. In your home.
Elevating fine dining with passion and precision. A private chef experience crafted around your occasion, your guests and your taste.
Where passion meets food
From intimate dinners for two to celebrations for forty, every experience is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented and tailored to you.
Personalised menus
Every menu is designed around your occasion, preferences and guests.
Restaurant-quality food
Carefully prepared dishes, quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation.
Chef at your table
Professional culinary service in the comfort of your own space.
Stress-free hosting
Stay with your guests while the chef takes care of the evening.
What we have to offer
Eight ways Plated works with you, from a chef at your table to the whole event.
Private chef
Events, celebrations and birthdays for up to 40 guests, served as three to six plated courses.
Catering
Corporate or private catering for up to 40 guests, prepared to the same standard as the plated service.
Event planning
Food, drinks, service and kitchen staff, and decor. An all-encompassing event partner.
Meal prep
All diets and preferences, cooked and delivered.
Cooking classes
Become a chef in your own right. Minimum eight guests.
Personal chef
Part-time or full-time, sourced for you.
Consulting
Menu development, kitchen consultancy, recruitment.
Wine experiences
Pairings and involved, sensory tastings.
Your private dining experience in four simple steps
Tell us about your occasion
Share your date, location, number of guests and what you are celebrating.
Choose your experience
A private chef, catering, an event, a class or something bespoke.
Create your menu
Work with the chef to shape the menu around your preferences and requirements.
Enjoy the experience
The chef arrives, cooks, serves and takes care of the evening from start to finish.
A menu created around you
Tasting menu
A curated multi-course experience that takes guests through a complete culinary journey.
Seasonal menu
Built around what is best right now. Ingredients change with the season.
Contemporary classics
Familiar dishes, carefully refined. A good fit for mixed groups and celebrations.
International cuisine
Global influences brought together through a personalised private dining experience.
Bespoke menu
Written with you, from a blank page, around exactly what you and your guests enjoy.
Made for moments worth celebrating
Chef Neo
I fell in love with food young, experimenting in the kitchen on Sundays with my mom. After leaving an Economics degree at the University of Cape Town for the Prue Leith Culinary Institute, I honed my fine dining skills with Chef Wandile Mabaso and Michelin-starred Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, then abroad in Massachusetts and Florida.
Private dining, wherever you are
From intimate home dinners to private events at carefully selected venues, Plated by Chef Neo brings the dining experience to you.
- Johannesburg and surrounding areas
- Up to 40 guests
- Monday to Sunday, breakfast through dinner
- Private homes, venues and event spaces
The experience, beautifully served
Professional from preparation to the final plate
The dining experience is only part of it. What happens before and after matters just as much.
- Professional preparation and plating
- A clean, organised working kitchen
- Quality ingredients, sourced with care
- Clear, reliable communication before the day
- Respect for your home or chosen venue
- Careful attention to dietary requirements
Before you book
How does the private chef service work?
You share your occasion, date, location and guest numbers. The chef proposes a menu, confirms the detail with you, then arrives on the day to prepare, serve and take care of the dining experience.
How many guests can you cook for?
Up to 40 guests for private chef and catering services. Cooking classes take a minimum of eight guests per booking.
How many courses are served?
Three to six plated courses, agreed with you when the menu is written.
What days do you operate?
Monday to Sunday, across breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Do you offer more than private dinners?
Yes. Alongside the private chef service, Plated does catering, event planning, meal prep, cooking classes, personal chef placement, consulting and curated wine experiences.
Can the menu be customised?
Yes. Every menu is written around the occasion. You can start from a menu style or from a blank page.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Share allergies, intolerances and preferences when you enquire and the menu will be built around them.
How much does a private chef cost?
Pricing depends on the experience, the menu and guest numbers. Request a quote and you will receive a clear proposal for your evening.
How do I request a quote?
Use the booking form and the chef will reply with the detail needed.
Contact Chef Neo
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