The Grazing Table

The Grazing Table

An In-Home Private Chef Experience

NZ$350 | 6 Hours

Beautiful food. Made from scratch. Styled in your home.

There’s a grazing table. And then there’s a grazing table created by a chef.

Something a little more boutique, a little more thoughtful, and definitely not your everyday cheese board.

Imagine homemade dips, freshly baked crackers, beautifully pickled vegetables, seasonal produce, delicious condiments and an abundant spread of thoughtfully prepared food, all brought together into one beautiful grazing station.

Whether you’re hosting a birthday, a girls’ night, an engagement, a staff celebration or simply gathering your favourite people, I’ll help you create something special.

With over 27 years of professional cheffing experience across fine dining, cafés, pastry and organic kitchens, I bring my creativity, experience and love of beautiful food directly into your home.

You provide the ingredients and the space. I bring the chef experience.

And the best part? I’ll have everything beautifully prepared and ready before your guests arrive.

What Can We Create?

Every grazing table is different, designed around your occasion, tastes, guest numbers and personal style.

Think:

• Homemade dips, spreads and pâtés.

• Freshly baked crackers, flatbreads and savoury bites.

• Pickled vegetables, chutneys and house-made condiments.

• Beautifully prepared cheeses, cured meats and accompaniments.

• Seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables and colourful produce.

• Marinated olives, antipasto and little savoury extras.

• Thoughtfully arranged grazing boards, platters and styled food displays.

From rustic and abundant to elegant and refined, we’ll work together to create a grazing station that feels like you.

Have a Pinterest board full of inspiration?

Show me. Let’s make it happen.

What’s Included

• 6 hours of professional private chef preparation and styling in your home.

• A personalised grazing table concept created around your occasion.

• A pre-event consultation to discuss your vision, preferences and guest numbers.

• A customised menu and detailed shopping list.

• Preparation of homemade grazing components, dips, crackers, condiments and accompaniments.

• Beautiful arrangement and styling of your grazing table or station.

• Kitchen workspace clean-up before I leave.

• Everything ready for your guests to enjoy.

All food is prepared with a focus on flavour, quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation and a little creativity.

How It Works

1. Let’s Dream It Up

Before your event, we’ll connect to talk through your celebration, guest numbers, dietary preferences and the kind of grazing table you’d love.

Send me your Pinterest boards, inspiration photos, colour palettes or ideas.

We’ll collaborate on a menu and overall look that suits your occasion, budget and available space.

2. Your Personalised Shopping List

Once we’ve agreed on the menu, I’ll prepare a detailed shopping list.

You’ll purchase the ingredients and have everything ready at your home before my arrival.

We’ll also discuss any serving boards, platters, containers, styling pieces or additional equipment needed to bring your vision together.

3. The Grazing Table Comes to Life | 6 Hours

I’ll arrive at your home and get to work.

From preparing fresh dips and condiments to baking, slicing, assembling and styling, I’ll spend five dedicated hours creating your grazing experience.

The final part of the session is dedicated to bringing everything together into a beautiful, ready-to-enjoy display.

4. Ready for Your Guests

Once everything is finished, I’ll tidy my workspace, make sure your grazing table is ready and leave you to enjoy your celebration.

No last-minute chopping, assembling or kitchen chaos.

Just beautiful food waiting for your guests.

And yes, you can absolutely take all the credit!

A Few Things to Know

Your Event, Your Ingredients

This is a private chef preparation and styling service, rather than a catered food delivery.

All ingredients are purchased and provided by you, based on our agreed shopping list.

This gives you flexibility over your food budget, ingredient quality and personal preferences.

Designed Around Your Celebration

The six-hour session includes food preparation, cooking, assembly, styling and kitchen clean-up.

The size and complexity of your grazing table will depend on your guest numbers (if your expecting more than 15 - 20 people we may need to discuss additional prepping hours), chosen menu and available preparation time.

We’ll agree on a realistic menu before your event so everything can be completed beautifully within the session.

Larger celebrations, more elaborate menus or additional preparation time can be quoted separately.

Your Space & Equipment

A suitable kitchen and dedicated grazing table or display area are required.

Serving boards, platters, bowls, styling accessories and any specialist equipment are provided by the client unless otherwise arranged.

A brief virtual kitchen and event-space walkthrough may be requested ahead of your booking.

Before the Party Begins

This offering is designed for me to prepare and style your grazing table before your event, rather than stay on as a chef or server during the celebration.

We’ll arrange the session around your event start time so your food is ready for your guests, with appropriate food storage and serving arrangements discussed in advance.

Perfect For

• Milestone birthdays - 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and beyond.

• Engagements, bridal showers and baby showers.

• Girls’ nights and intimate celebrations.

• Staff parties and end-of-year gatherings.

• Christmas celebrations and festive entertaining.

• Housewarmings, anniversaries and special occasions.

• Anyone who loves hosting but would rather enjoy the experience than spend the day in the kitchen.

Your Investment

The Grazing Table - NZ$350. (20 guests max at this set price offering)

Your five-hour in-home private chef experience includes personalised menu planning, a shopping list, preparation of grazing components, styling and kitchen clean-up.

All food ingredients, serving equipment and styling materials are provided by the client.

For larger celebrations, extended preparation or additional services, please get in touch for a personalised quote.

Availability & Locations

Available Saturdays & Sundays by arrangement.

West Auckland • Auckland City • North Shore

Other locations may be considered, with additional travel costs where applicable.

Bookings are subject to availability, and advance notice is recommended for larger celebrations.

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You bring the people. I’ll make the food beautiful.

From the first homemade dip to the final finishing touch, I’ll take care of the preparation so you can focus on enjoying your celebration.

Beautifully prepared. Thoughtfully styled. Made for gathering.