Do you provide private chef services in the V&A Waterfront?

Yes. Tailor to Taste provides private chef services at suitable private homes, villas and holiday accommodation in the V&A Waterfront, subject to availability and access to an appropriate kitchen.

Can the menu be adapted for dietary requirements?

Yes. Share allergies, dietary requirements and food preferences when enquiring so the proposed menu can be planned accordingly.

Can we book a chef for a celebration?

Yes. The service is suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, intimate dinners, family gatherings and other private occasions.

What information should we provide when enquiring?

Please provide the location, preferred date, number of guests, occasion, dietary requirements and the style of meal you have in mind.

Do you offer chef services for holiday stays?

Yes. Tailor to Taste can assist with a special meal or chef service during a Cape Town villa or holiday-home stay, depending on the dates and requirements.

Holiday & Vacation Private Chef Services

Private Chef at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Turn an evening at your Waterfront apartment or residence into a private dining occasion created especially for your guests.

The V&A Waterfront offers restaurants in every direction, but sometimes the most memorable option is a meal enjoyed privately where you are staying. Tailor to Taste prepares bespoke menus for holidaymakers, couples, families and groups in Waterfront accommodation. Your chef experience is planned around the occasion, from a relaxed evening after sightseeing to an elegant celebration with views of the harbour and city.

Tailored culinary services

Our services in V&A Waterfront

Private Chef Events

Bespoke menus and seamless service for dinner parties, celebrations and corporate gatherings.

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Holiday & Vacation Chef

Daily villa dining with flexible schedules, tailored meals and all the shopping and cooking handled.

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Villa Stocking

Fresh groceries, wine, snacks and essentials delivered before you arrive at your accommodation.

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Wedding Catering

Personalised wedding menus, from canapés and intimate dinners to full multi-course celebrations.

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From planning to service

How your private chef experience works

Every booking is planned around your accommodation, your guests and the way you want to spend your time in the V&A Waterfront. The process is personal from the first conversation through to the final kitchen check.

Tell us about your stay

We begin with your dates, guest numbers, accommodation and plans in the V&A Waterfront. We also discuss dietary requirements, favourite ingredients, the atmosphere you want and whether the meal is part of a celebration.

Shape the menu together

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.

Enjoy a completely handled evening

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.

Your stay, your menu

Private dining in V&A Waterfront, designed around your stay

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 the V&A Waterfront accommodation, attentive service and a carefully managed kitchen afterwards.

Made for the occasion

Ideal for holidays and special occasions

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.

the V&A Waterfront private chef dining experience

A menu made for V&A Waterfront

Private dining after a day at the Waterfront

A Waterfront residence gives your group a comfortable base after a full day in the city. Your private chef experience can be timed around a harbour walk, a late arrival or a family routine, with preparation handled quietly in the background.

Client experiences

What our guests say about V&A Waterfront

“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

Begin your experience

Enquire about a private chef

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.

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