Published prices · Verified October 2026
Private Chef & Catering Prices in Cape Town
A private chef dinner costs from R850 per person for groups of 10+, and from R1 450 per person for two. Tasting menus run R1 200–2 200 pp. Villa chef day rates start at R4 250 plus groceries at cost. Every quote is itemised and fixed before you pay a 50% deposit.
The rate card
Every row shows its from-price, unit, minimum and notes. Public holidays 1.5× · Dec 25/31 & Jan 1 2× — published, never hidden.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Private chef dinner (10+ guests)Min invoice R3,900 | fromR850per person |
| Private chef dinner (3–6 guests)Min invoice R3,900 | fromR1 150per person |
| Dinner for twoOr couple package from R3,900 | fromR1 450per person |
| Signature dinner (4 courses + canapés)Min invoice R3,900 | fromR1 050per person |
| Tasting menu, 5-courseMin 4 guests | fromR1 200per person |
| Signature tasting, 7-courseMin 4 guests | fromR1 600–2 200per person |
| Sommelier wine pairing add-on | fromR450–650per person |
Verified October 2026 · Festive 1.5×–2× · Prices include VAT where stated.
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Estimate — orientation only
R850 × 12 guestsR10 200
Travel — Zone 1Included
Estimated totalR10 200
VAT stated on your quote · groceries at cost for chef services · Public holidays 1.5× · Dec 25/31 & Jan 1 2× — published, never hidden.
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What changes the price
Group size
Per-person rates drop as tables grow — 10+ guests is the best-value dinner band.
Courses
Three courses anchor the from-price; five and seven-course tastings add prep and plating time.
Groceries & sourcing
Billed at cost with receipts. Kreef (licensed, in season) and premium proteins shift the line.
Travel zone
Zone 1 included · Zone 2 R300–500 · Zone 3 R500–800. Published, always.
Festive dates
Public holidays 1.5×, Dec 25/31 & Jan 1 2×. Disclosed before you book, not after.
Staffing
Waiters from R195/hr, bartenders R225/hr, 4-hour minimums. Itemised, never bundled quietly.
50% deposit
Locks the date and the chef. The balance is due 10 days before; weddings follow a 50/25/25 ladder.
Cancellation tiers
- 14+ days beforeFull refund
- 7–13 days before50% refund
- Under 7 daysNo refund
- Festive super-peak (26 Dec – 7 Jan)Deposit non-refundable
Festive multipliers
Public holidays 1.5× · Dec 25, Dec 31 & Jan 1 2×. Applied as a published line item on your quote — the guarantees in writing.
Menus, named and priced.
Five menu families, per-guest prices, dietary adaptations at no extra charge. Every menu is a starting point — your chef tailors it in the consult. Pairing add-on +R450–650 pp on any menu.
The Constantia
4 courses · Min 4 guests
- Cured trout, fennel & citrus
- Slow lamb, waterblommetjie
- Malva, rooibos custard
The Twelve Apostles
3 courses · Min invoice R3,900
- West Coast oysters
- Linefish, lemon butter
- Dark chocolate, sea salt
The Family Table
3 courses, shared · 3–6 guests
- Harvest boards
- Whole roast, two sides
- Baked cheesecake
Vegan, gluten-free, allergy-aware or halaal-friendly — adapted in the menu consult at no extra charge. Dietary requirements · Halaal-friendly dining
Pricing questions, answered.
Tell us the date, the guests and the place.
We handle everything else — menu, shopping, cooking, service, cleanup. Guaranteed.
Replacement-or-refund · Fixed itemised quote · Published cancellation tiers