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The Calm Way to Host at Home

The Calm Way to Host at Home

The Calm Way to Host at Home A private chef’s approach to prepare-ahead meals, arrival-night dining, and calm, confident hosting.Hosting doesn’t need to feel performative. There’s a moment I see often when guests arrive at a holiday home. They’ve travelled all day....

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A 30-guest birthday celebration in-queenstown

A 30-guest birthday celebration in-queenstown

A behind-the-scenes look at a private canapé event with full food and drink service.This Queenstown Private Chef  event brought together 30 guests travelling from Australia to celebrate Meiron’s birthday in Queenstown. The event was designed as a relaxed but elevated...

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Queenstown Wedding Catering Private Chef

Queenstown Wedding Catering Private Chef

Nestled high above the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu, Jeremy and Josafa’s wedding at 14 Florence Close was nothing short of magical. With panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains, this luxury Queenstown villa provided the perfect backdrop for an...

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A few of my favourite things

Thomas Barta - Queenstown Private chef Favourite ingredients to work with? Seafood. I find New Zealand seafood among the best in the world. It is a fresh and a delicate product to work with and there is a special connection between chefs and fishermen. When a fresh...

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