Tell us about your stay
We begin with your dates, guest numbers, accommodation and plans in Higgovale. We also discuss dietary requirements, favourite ingredients, the atmosphere you want and whether the meal is part of a celebration.
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Bespoke private dining for Higgovale villas, with personal menus and attentive service in your own setting.
Higgovale's secluded villas and mountain views provide an exceptional setting for a meal prepared at home. Tailor to Taste designs each experience around the guests, occasion and style of dining you prefer. You can spend the evening with your family or friends while the preparation and kitchen details are handled for you. The service works beautifully for holiday stays, intimate events and milestone celebrations.
Every booking is planned around your accommodation, your guests and the way you want to spend your time in Higgovale. The process is personal from the first conversation through to the final kitchen check.
We begin with your dates, guest numbers, accommodation and plans in Higgovale. We also discuss dietary requirements, favourite ingredients, the atmosphere you want and whether the meal is part of a celebration.
Your chef develops a menu around the occasion rather than asking you to choose from a fixed package. We can plan anything from relaxed sharing dishes to a composed multi-course dinner, with sourcing handled before the booking.
On the day, we arrive prepared, cook in your accommodation and serve with a discreet, attentive approach. Once the meal is finished, the kitchen is left clean so your group can keep enjoying the evening.
Whether you are arranging one memorable dinner or chef service across several days, Tailor to Taste creates a menu around your preferences, dietary requirements, group size and plans. The experience can include menu planning, ingredient sourcing, preparation in your Higgovale accommodation, attentive service and a carefully managed kitchen afterwards.
Our private chef service is suited to relaxed family meals, celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, intimate dinners, group holidays and guests who simply want to enjoy Cape Town without planning every meal. Each booking is tailored rather than offered as a fixed restaurant-style package.

Higgovale is ideal for a meal where the setting does much of the work. We keep the preparation discreet and the menu personal, whether you want fresh summer plates after a day outdoors or a more layered dinner for a private celebration.
“Chef Duncan and his team were incredibly professional from start to finish. Duncan sourced the best quality ingredients...”
Nicci Courtney-Clarke
2 reviews · 0 photos · 2 weeks ago · New
“Absolutely incredible Italian harvest table — everything was delish from the starters to the amazing fish, steak,...”
Leigh-Ann Killin
2 reviews · 0 photos · 2 weeks ago · New
“Delicious food. Fantastic team. Nothing too much trouble — including allergies. They even sorted the dishes before they left. Very pleasant and accommodating. Cannot recommend highly enough.”
Charlene Lea
3 reviews · 0 photos · 4 weeks ago
“Food and service were amazing! My birthday party was very special, thanks to Duncan and his amazing team!”
Katharina Hueck
3 reviews · 2 photos · 6 weeks ago
“Chef Duncan and his team were beyond professional and easy to work with! 5 star customer service and even better food! Can't recommend enough!”
Robyn Durnford
6 reviews · 0 photos · 6 weeks ago
Tell us your location, preferred dates, number of guests and the type of experience you have in mind. We will help shape a private dining experience that feels personal to your stay.