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Meet Chef Caetlin

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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

Lunch made easy with a meal delivered ready to serve to your guests.

A little road trip on Saturday to serve up this spread for a special birthday feast. The sun came out to celebrate too. Lovely guests who were just so friendly and kind. My favorite kind of people.

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My second trip to Hluhluwe for my annual adventure out of Ballito with these very special guests.

I brought the food, the guests brought the tales of their walk as well as some incredible appetites and nature filled my heart with all the beauty.

So incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to do what I love in beautiful places❤️

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An evening not to be missed. The Gallery dining experience is upon us once again.

An intimate gathering for those who appreciate art, food and wine. Join us as we celebrate the latest exhibition at the @thegallerylifestyle with a thoughtfully curated menu expertly paired with delicious wines.

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The last thing you should worry about when arriving at your holiday destination is cooking.

My guests arrived to light buffet set up for dinner ready to eat at their leisure. Enjoying the beautiful home catching up and relaxing.

Sit back and let Private Chef Ballito take care of the cooking this holiday 👩🏻‍🍳

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I am completely blown away by how busy Private Chef Ballito is at the moment…

I am catching up after a full weekend of villa catering and will have everyone’s menus, quotes and invoices out in the next few days. Thank you for all of the patient clients I appreciate you.

On another note if you are wanting us to serve up delicious food at your next intimate event before the end of 2026 please book your dates as soon as possible as my calendar is filling up fast.
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Straight out of the bush on Friday and onto a spread to celebrate a 50th birthday for 40 guests.

I arrived home and got straight into the kitchen preparing for a very special birthday celebration with the ladies in Simbithi.

Another referral from one of my regular clients, thank you for always mentioning my name in the right rooms it is the biggest compliment.

Just a private chef in Ballito serving up delicious food for intimate gatherings.

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Dinner in the bush for my very special and very hungry guests this week.

When my guests return from their incredible journey in the wild I always welcome them back with a 3 course dinner. This time I created something special with all of my favorites.

Keep an eye out for all the fun deliciousness that was had over these two incredible trips.

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It all started with recipe books and a cake made from water, syrup, flour and blue coloring of course.

The little girl who was curious about all things food and lived for the roast lunch at grannies house. Besides the little blue cake the first dish I ever made was a lasagne and I still love it to this day.

My curiosity took me on a journey tasting and exploring food and finally building a business I love.

If you find joy in something keep it close you never know where the journey might take you. Do it with love, care and patience.

Here’s to 40 and the little girl who started it all. Still building tables that invite people to stay.

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A little recap of my trip to Hluhluwe over the weekend with a very special group.

I have done this annual trip a few times over the years with these special humans and every time is an experience I want to share.

This year we added on an extra day and it was fantastic to get some extra time with them all. The best part was getting to join everyone on a game drive as I left the kudu potjie to slowly cook for dinner.

I will be seeing them again soon as they share all of the beautiful experiences. I absolutely love this next part because firstly everyone is starving and secondly the whole energy is just magical 🌻 see you soon for part 2
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A quick delivery of canapés for a murder mystery party ready to heat and serve…

A last little event before heading off to Hluhluwe over the weekend. Another client who is joining my special group of regular clients requested some snacks that could served as a drop off. An absolute pleasure and always great to see some familiar faces.

I’ve been told the chocolate and cherry tartlets were a firm favorite.

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Out of the office and into the bush for this private chef serving up all the good food.

I love that my job takes me to beautiful places with beautiful people. Taking it all in and loving this little business and all the beauty she brings.

I will be sharing more soon until then please be patient with my responses to queries as the signal is low.

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The Brettenwood magazine captures the magic of one of our beautiful evenings at the @thegallerylifestyle

This is one of those events and experience that are not be missed. I love every single one. I am able to be a part of such incredible exhibitions with talented artists and those who appreciate fine art, wine and food.

We are getting ready for our next one in October so do keep checking our feed for updates. Spaces are limited so you will want to book your space.

Thank you again to @brettenwoodcoastalestate magazine for sharing the love and always supporting us.

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When your clients choose you for their most special celebrations it is just the best compliment.

Last year I prepared food for this lovely couples wedding and last week I was able to serve up some delicious snacks for the baby shower.

What a special occasion I am so grateful my clients trust me with these milestones! I cannot wait to meet your little ray of sunshine and bring you a warm meal to celebrate.❤️

Throw back to this beautiful kitchen in Elaleni Estate where I served a 5 course dining experience.

Always good music, good people and a table full of laughter.

Private Chef Ballito an experience in every bite.

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A very special birthday dining experience for an incredible client of mine.

Last week Friday I had the pleasure of preparing a Greek inspired lunch for a beautiful group of ladies.

It is always a joy to be in this kitchen and serving at this table. Thank you for always welcoming me in to your home and your special celebrations.

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The table was set with a beautiful view celebrating a special birthday meal together.

I saw a group of women who shared love and kindness meeting each other where they are in this moment in time. Lifting one another up and filling the day with giggles and new memories.

To the very special birthday girl may the next chapter be all you want and to the beautiful host thank you for sharing your space with us you are so very loved.

Some days it’s 5 course fine dining meals and others require the simplicity of a roast lunch.

On Sunday I was invited to prepare a casual birthday for a special 70th birthday with family. Starting off with a charcuterie board followed by roast deboned chicken and balsamic lamb with honey carrots, lemon green beans and roast potatoes.

I missed out on getting a shot of the baked cheesecake with marscapone and berries, it was a goody.

Sometimes all you need is a home cooked meal that you can enjoy without lifting a finger.

Private Chef Ballito has a favorite month and it is definitely August. Going in with a huge smile.

I have so many reasons to love the time of year. My little sous chef was born in August, I am having a milestone birthday myself, it is the month of celebrating women, we are always fully booked with events and to add a cherry on top I get to head to the bush to cook for some very special ladies.

Let’s get celebrating in style and having fun along the way.

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Gather your friends, pop some bubbles and let your private chef in Ballito bring prepare your snacks.

Last Monday I was happy to be back in the home of my regular clients serving canapés for a belated birthday celebration. I arrived set up and was out the door before the guests arrived leaving them to enjoy their evening.

I see so many milestones in people’s lives and those I get to know over the years are so very special to me I am grateful for the continuous support and kindness they bring.

Canapés served as you celebrate your 50th in Ballito overlooking the ocean view with friends.

A very special birthday celebrating a lovely lady. James Bond was the theme for the day and the guests showed up in style bringing all the glamour to add even more sparkle to the day.

As the waiters floated around with canapés the guests sipped on glorious cocktails served by @alchemyballito

An absolute pleasure to serve food for this special event as I last cooked for them 9 years ago. What an honor.

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