Private Chef Melbourne: Your Exclusive Fine Dining Experience at Home
Experience Unrivalled Luxury with Your Personalised Culinary Journey
Step into the world of truly exclusive private dining with HLB Catering, where we offer a bespoke VIP service that extends far beyond exquisite food. Imagine hosting an unforgettable, top-quality dinner experience in your own Melbourne home, completely stress-free. Our dedicated team, led by Executive Chef Leo Valansi, meticulously curates every detail, from designing your personalised gourmet menu and sourcing the finest local ingredients, to providing seamless culinary execution.
With HLB, you truly won’t need to lift a finger. Our service is entirely all-inclusive: you’ll enjoy a private professional chef crafting each dish, dedicated waitstaff to serve every course, and an event coordinator meticulously overseeing every detail. We even provide premium and beautiful plates for each course, elegant cutlery, fine linen napkins, sophisticated placemats, and ambient candles to create the perfect atmosphere. This is your opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the moment, enjoy your guests, and savour a flawless fine dining event, entirely taken care of.
Your Bespoke Private Chef Menu
At HLB Catering, every Private Chef event begins with a personalised culinary journey. Forget fixed menus; our Executive Chef Leo Valansi will collaborate closely with you to design a bespoke menu perfectly tailored to your tastes, dietary preferences, and the specific theme of your event. From intricate canapés to decadent desserts, we craft each course using the finest seasonal and local ingredients, ensuring a truly unique and unforgettable dining experience that reflects your vision.
While every menu is distinct, our offerings often feature exquisite selections that might include freshly baked dinner rolls with French butter, delicate amuse-bouches, inspiring entrées, magnificent main courses, and indulgent desserts, all designed to showcase a world of rich flavours.
Sample Entrée Menu
Smoked Trout with Edamame, Avocado, Goat’s Cheese & Crostini Delicate smoked trout paired with vibrant edamame, creamy avocado, a tangy goat’s cheese dressing, and crisp garlic crostini.
Baby Octopus Salad with Micro Leaves, Cherry Tomato & Croutons Tender baby octopus salad, tossed with fresh micro leaves, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy croutons for a delightful texture.
Ponzu Beef with Asian Slaw and Sesame Dressing Thinly sliced ponzu-marinated beef, served alongside a refreshing Asian-style slaw, drizzled with a nutty sesame dressing.
Jerk Chicken on Jamaican Confetti Salad Succulent jerk chicken, perfectly spiced, presented on a colourful Jamaican confetti salad for a vibrant flavour profile.
Pulled Lamb Shoulder with Freekeh & Veggie Salad, Labneh & Pomegranate Slow-cooked pulled lamb shoulder, accompanied by a wholesome freekeh and vegetable salad, creamy Lebanese labneh, and a sweet-tart pomegranate dressing.
Crispy Pork Belly with Smoked Yoghurt, Coriander Salad & Chili Salsa Crispy-skinned pork belly, balanced with cool smoked yoghurt, a zesty coriander salad, and a vibrant chili salsa for a perfect bite.
Sample Main Course Menu
Angus Eye Fillet with Truffle Mushroom Sauce Tender Angus eye fillet, perfectly cooked and served with a rich truffle mushroom sauce, accompanied by delicate poached beetroot, creamy potato gratin, and crisp garlic broccolini.
Moroccan Lamb Shank Tagine with Preserved Lemon & Chickpeas Slow-cooked Moroccan lamb shank tagine, infused with preserved lemon, chickpeas, and sweet dates, served alongside apricot couscous. (A vibrant pumpkin tagine is available as a vegetarian option).
Sesame Crusted Chicken with Sweet Potato Puree Succulent sesame-crusted chicken, complemented by a silky sweet potato puree, crisp garlic green beans, and a refreshing micro salad.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Ancient Grains & Cranberry Salad Flaky pan-seared salmon, presented with a wholesome ancient grains and cranberry salad, vibrant pea puree, and zesty pickled radish.
Beetroot Risotto with Crumbed Persian Feta Creamy beetroot risotto, adorned with crumbed Persian feta, fresh watercress, and crispy fried shallots for a delightful texture.
Sample Dessert Menu
Masala Chai Sticky Date Pudding A warm, spiced sticky date pudding infused with masala chai, served with luscious orange butterscotch, fresh strawberry salsa, and a scoop of salted caramel ice cream.
Coffee Crème Brûlée with Poached Mini Pear Rich and creamy coffee crème brûlée with a perfectly crisp sugar crust, accompanied by delicate poached mini pears and a swirl of Chantilly cream.
Coconut and Raspberry Pannacotta Silky coconut and raspberry pannacotta, bursting with tropical flavours of fresh pineapple, mixed berries, vibrant passionfruit, and a hint of fresh mint.
Dark Belgian Chocolate Fondant Pudding Indulgent dark Belgian chocolate fondant pudding with a molten centre, served warm with creamy vanilla bean ice cream, crunchy crumbled honeycomb, and a decadent salted caramel sauce.
Sample Cheese Selection & Accompaniments
Premium Cheese Selection A curated selection featuring rich French/Australian Double Brie, tangy Italian Gorgonzola or classic English Stilton, and a robust English/Australian Cheddar.
Artisan Crackers & Lavosh A delicate assortment of crisp crackers and thin lavosh, perfect for complementing your cheese.
Fresh & Dried Seasonal Fruit A vibrant medley of fresh and carefully selected dried fruits to enhance your tasting experience.
Assorted Nuts A gourmet mix of nuts for a delightful crunch and added richness.
Homemade Earl Grey and Fig Jam Our exquisite homemade jam, blending the delicate notes of Earl Grey tea with the rich sweetness of figs, a perfect cheese pairing.
Golden Quince Paste & Local Honey Sweet, fragrant quince paste or a drizzle of local Australian honey to complement your cheese selection.
Gourmet Fruit Toast Lightly toasted gourmet fruit bread, offering a subtle sweetness and texture.
Beyond the exquisite dishes, your Private Chef experience includes full-service dining from start to finish. Your meal will be expertly cooked and beautifully plated by your dedicated professional chef, then served with impeccable grace by our waitstaff, providing a truly hatted restaurant service at home. We handle every detail, ensuring your guests are pampered and you don't need to lift a finger, leaving you free to simply enjoy.
Have something truly unique in mind? No problem at all! We thrive on creating bespoke culinary journeys. We'll collaborate closely with you to design a menu that perfectly aligns with your vision, tastes, and any dietary preferences, ensuring your event is exactly as you've dreamed.
Ready to discuss your unforgettable private dining experience? Our friendly team is here to help make it seamless. Get in touch with us today, and one of our dedicated event specialists will contact you shortly to begin planning.
