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Hi I am Caetlin. I am the owner and chef at Private Chef Ballito, a private chef company in Ballito, KZN.

I offer exclusive private dining experiences and more. I have always had a passion for food. When I was a little girl my favorite pastime was reading recipe books and baking with my mum.

Tel: 071 271 2002 | Email: info@privatechefballito.co.za

ABOUT

MENUS

Fine dining meals

Your very own private chef!

No shopping, no cooking, no dishes!

A menu is created closely with the chef and most of the food preparation is done beforehand. The Chef will arrive a few hours prior to the event and using your own kitchen will finish off the dishes with flair.

Wine pairings are an added touch and can be done by arrangement.

A waitron will be provided to serve and clear the courses.

Guests are welcome to watch and chat to the chef with a glass of wine!

There is a set fee for the Chef and food is paid for per person, depending on the meal chosen.

Canapes

A large selection of carefully curated canapés are available. However the options are endless and we are open to any requests.

Our canapés are available with a chef in house to serve as floating canapés with the assistance of our professional waiters.

Alternatively we can arrange to deliver your canapés on platters ready to be served at your leisure.

Fresh Delivery Options

You choose your favorite foods, I’ll assemble a divine menu. We offer a variety of full dinners, sides and desserts to meet your needs.

Your chef will prepare your selection in oven proof dishes allowing you to simply heat and serve to your guests.

A family style meal without the stress of cooking.

6 course menu

A Sneak Peak of one of our recent 6 course dinners

Pea and mint bruschetta with crumbled goats cheese

Cream of corn soup with truffle oil and finished with a homemade labneh

Scallop and champagne risotto with parmesan crisp and micro greens finished with a herb oil

Slow cooked beef short rib with a barbecue glaze with a roasted garlic pommes puree and honey smoked baby carrots

Passion fruit sorbet

Pear tarte tatin served with a vanilla biscuit crumble and lavender ice cream

SPECIALS

REVIEWS

When you take some time off before the silly season but you are needed….

November (only one weekend left) and December are getting booked up, if you need any assistance do get in touch soon before your special date is booked up.

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If you think your tastes are too simple to allow you to hire a private chef, we need to talk…

Not every client is interested in having extravagant ingredients and dishes they can’t pronounce and if you have the right conversation with the right private chef you can still have an absolutely delicious meal that looks as good as it tastes.

I prefer to talk to my clients over the phone to get a feel for who they are, listening as we talk for that excitement in their voice as we discuss their menu, ingredients and favorite dishes. It’s a creative process and you are the one guiding the masterpiece.

Dont be afraid to tell your chef what you love and I will create a menu to go with your beautiful hosting style.

See you soon
Private Chef Ballito x

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The small things matter as much as the big events for me in my kitchen….

I do love an elegant dinner or canapé set up but occasionally I will get asked to assist with a variety of small items. This can be as simple as some garnishes, a side dish for that special braai, a full meal for 8 guests to just heat and eat or that special cake to celebrate no matter how big or small if I can assist I will. This was one of those weeks.

No matter how big or small this private chef loves to make your life easier where I can🌻

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It’s a big night and you need to keep the energy up during hair and make up 🌻

A light canapé set up was the order for my lovely clients daughter before her matric dance.

Whether it’s a special occasion or a simple get together canapés seem to be the biggest order this past month.

The possibilities are endless let’s work together to create something special for your next event in Ballito.

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Matric dance snacks while getting ready for the big evening…

A little sneak peak behind the scenes in my new kitchen 😍 I had a lovely client from far away contact me to spoil her daughter for her matric dance yesterday. I collected the corsage and champagne from @lovelaughproteas after preparing a little spread of canapes all to be delivered ready to eat!

I believe it was a magical night ✨✨✨

When you are looking for canapés to suit all your guests dietary requirements…

My client from last week requested a delivery of canapés ranging from vegan to meat options with a couple of sweet items.

A special birthday with close family and friends with no stress over cooking or setting up just full bellies and memories.

A few simple truths about this Private Chef in Ballito…

Be you and the right people will cross your path.

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A braai with a twist served for a special birthday celebration in Salt Rock

Floating canapés straight off the braai served by my incredible team of waitrons. It’s the update to the braai event you didnt know you needed.

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How to level up your next braai in Ballito by hiring your own private chef

My client and I originally planned a regular braai but after a chat we upgraded to floating braai canapés to celebrate a special birthday yesterday.

A beautiful home filled with my favorite sunflowers, love and friendship.

What a pleasure and so much fun doing something a little different.

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A lovely birthday celebration in @simbithiecoestate

Our client invited close friends for a double birthday celebration over the past weekend where we served a spread of canapés. I didn’t get too many pictures but a small taste of what was served.

The heron club house was the perfect venue with table settings by @lovelaughproteas.

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This has to be one of my top requested dishes this winter…

While I aim to create new dishes for each new guest there are some dishes that catch their attention from my social media pages. This is one of those dishes. A slow roasted lamb shank removed from the bone, set, rolled in panko breadcrumbs and fried served with the creamiest mash with differeflavor variations ( roasted garlic, whole grain mustard to name a few) and spring vegetables. It’s a hug from the inside.

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The perfect catering option for a full day of team meetings.

My client requested two deliveries and set ups at the beautiful @springvalecountryestate.kzn A selection food for her team to keep the energy up as they worked.

My clients lovely review:
Hi Caitlin. Thank you again for the delicious food and beautifully presentation thereof. Everyone at the meeting was in awe of the food.

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A South African inspired menu for my clients very special guests.

Returning to one of my very regular clients homes this past Tuesday to serve her guests something special. It is a privilege and a pleasure to be asked back for these important occasions in her home time and again.

A beautiful table setting and florals by @lovelaughproteas

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A wilderness trip with Private Chef Ballito for an incredible group of ladies

Part 2 of my trip to Hluhluwe game reserve at the end of last month. Welcoming the group back from their experience in the wilderness I served a 3 course dinner to fill the hungry bellies as I looked out onto the beautiful scenery listening to all of their incredible stories.

An absolute pleasure to be a part of something so special.

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Spring has sprung and I am feeling the spirit of growth 🌻🌻🌻

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Looking for a simple catering option for your next business meeting…

2 weeks ago I did a double set up @springvalecountryestate.kzn with brunch canapés for the teams arrival followed by a lunch finger food menu. I arrived delivered the spread and headed back to the kitchen to prepare lunch. My clients was over the moon with the days feast.

I have to say this clubhouse is incredible it is a home away from home.

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A trip to Hluhluwe game reserve for a wilderness retreat.

One of my earliest clients when I started as Private Chef Ballito returned to Hluhluwe game reserve and called for my services. I was so excited for this trip and I love the beautiful energy that they always have.

Part 1
The guests arrived and I served a 3 course dinner. The next morning I served a full breakfast and packed a lunch for them to take with them as they went off for a beautiful journey into the wild for a few days.

These guests had a few dietary restrictions so I created a special menu with my client to ensure everyone was satisfied.

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What a lovely piece in the @getitmagnc sharing a really special collaboration �

Taking us back to joining forces for our sold out French evening @thetablelitchiorchard

Thank you for sharing our passion for what we do and strength in building a community among chefs �

Thank you for the photos @damon.media

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Do I need to tell you why you need to hire Private chef Ballito for your next dinner party?

A 4 course dinner last Friday served by me and the team. My client was able to sit back and relax while we took over the kitchen.

You don’t need to worry about how we get it done just know that your event will be stress free and a pleasure.

This was my clients review of the evening:
“Thank you for your amazing food, service and fabulousness. We love and appreciate you 🌸❤️🌸”

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Dreamy desserts for a client dinner in my one of my fave clients dreamy home

Last night we prepared a 4 course dining experience in my favorite estate @brettenwoodcoastalestate

It has been a busy month and next week I will be taking a moment to celebrate but first I am off to the bush for some retreat catering for some special ladies

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