Personal Chef & Event Chef Services

Lauren is available for intimate gatherings, cocktail parties and events with over 18 years fine dining experience and event management. She is flexible, non-pretentious with a sense of humor.
Chef in Other (Domestic)
Provided at your home

Spring Sonoma

$289 NZD $289 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
PASSED BITES tuna crudo + yuzu avocado mousse beef tartar + potato crisp mini meatball, tomato jam FIRST COURSE hamachi crudo + grapefruit + serrano SECOND COURSE plated: mafaldine pasta + burrata + eggplant caponata table: caesar + boquerones THIRD COURSE shaved asparagus, italian ham pizza peach & burrata flatbread chicken paillard + arugula + heirloom tomato, shaved parm grilled swordfish + fennel salad + saffron aioli DESSERT Chocolate Torte + Raspberry Coulis Apricot Thyme Tarte Tatin

Vacation Welcome Dinner

$322 NZD $322 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
BITES crispy rice, spicy tuna, yuzu avocado mousse sausage pigs in a blanket, spicy mustard & curry ketchup ON THE TABLE french ham + french butter + farm radishes + focaccia FIRST COURSE lemon ricotta panzanella, farm greens, shaved squashes mafaldine, farmer's pesto PLATED DINNER parmesan crusted chicken, blistered tomato, pomme puree grilled ny strip, herb butter, chimichurri DESSERT summer berries, chantilly cream, chipped chocolate earl grey tea bundt with lemon icing, whipped cream

East Coast meet Wine Country

$372 NZD $372 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
FOR THE TABLE clam dip + olive oil focaccia + crudites TO START thai watermelon gazpacho soup shot + kaffir lime spot prawn FAMILY STYLE hanger steak + parsley lime chimichurri lobster + summer tomato panzanella nectarine + burrata salad with basil dressing roasted fingerling potatoes TO FINISH strawberry tiramisu + cointreau mascarpone apricot thyme tarte tatin

Surf and Turf

$372 NZD $372 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
COCKTAIL HOUR tomato pie+blistered tomatoes + pimento cheese tuna tostada, shaved radish, yuzu crema, chili crisp FIRST COURSE clam buckets, sauvignon blanc + butter broth shared: focaccia, crudites LOBSTER STATION butter-poached lobster sliced ribeye, blistered tomatoes, chimichurri panzanella salad, lemon ricotta + nectarine, basil crispy smashed potato, buttermilk ranch corn + tomato salad, salsa verde DESSERT strawberry tiramisu + cointreau warm double chocolate chip cookie
You can message Lauren to customise or make changes.

My qualifications

Chef
17 years of experience
I've owned my own catering company not notable names and two Wine Country restaurants
Career highlight
Catered for several celebrity clientele, vote Sonoma's "Best Caterer" 2019-2024.
Education and training
Have studied cooking from Bali to Almafi.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My specialties

I’ll come to you

I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 40 guests total.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
$372 NZD From $372 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
Free cancellation

Chefs on Airbnb are vetted for quality

Chefs are evaluated for their professional experience, portfolio of creative menus and reputation for excellence. Learn more
See an issue?

Personal Chef & Event Chef Services

Lauren is available for intimate gatherings, cocktail parties and events with over 18 years fine dining experience and event management. She is flexible, non-pretentious with a sense of humor.
Chef in Other (Domestic)
Provided at your home
$372 NZD From $372 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
Free cancellation

Spring Sonoma

$289 NZD $289 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
PASSED BITES tuna crudo + yuzu avocado mousse beef tartar + potato crisp mini meatball, tomato jam FIRST COURSE hamachi crudo + grapefruit + serrano SECOND COURSE plated: mafaldine pasta + burrata + eggplant caponata table: caesar + boquerones THIRD COURSE shaved asparagus, italian ham pizza peach & burrata flatbread chicken paillard + arugula + heirloom tomato, shaved parm grilled swordfish + fennel salad + saffron aioli DESSERT Chocolate Torte + Raspberry Coulis Apricot Thyme Tarte Tatin

Vacation Welcome Dinner

$322 NZD $322 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
BITES crispy rice, spicy tuna, yuzu avocado mousse sausage pigs in a blanket, spicy mustard & curry ketchup ON THE TABLE french ham + french butter + farm radishes + focaccia FIRST COURSE lemon ricotta panzanella, farm greens, shaved squashes mafaldine, farmer's pesto PLATED DINNER parmesan crusted chicken, blistered tomato, pomme puree grilled ny strip, herb butter, chimichurri DESSERT summer berries, chantilly cream, chipped chocolate earl grey tea bundt with lemon icing, whipped cream

East Coast meet Wine Country

$372 NZD $372 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
FOR THE TABLE clam dip + olive oil focaccia + crudites TO START thai watermelon gazpacho soup shot + kaffir lime spot prawn FAMILY STYLE hanger steak + parsley lime chimichurri lobster + summer tomato panzanella nectarine + burrata salad with basil dressing roasted fingerling potatoes TO FINISH strawberry tiramisu + cointreau mascarpone apricot thyme tarte tatin

Surf and Turf

$372 NZD $372 NZD, per guest
Minimum $2,968 NZD to book
COCKTAIL HOUR tomato pie+blistered tomatoes + pimento cheese tuna tostada, shaved radish, yuzu crema, chili crisp FIRST COURSE clam buckets, sauvignon blanc + butter broth shared: focaccia, crudites LOBSTER STATION butter-poached lobster sliced ribeye, blistered tomatoes, chimichurri panzanella salad, lemon ricotta + nectarine, basil crispy smashed potato, buttermilk ranch corn + tomato salad, salsa verde DESSERT strawberry tiramisu + cointreau warm double chocolate chip cookie
You can message Lauren to customise or make changes.

My qualifications

Chef
17 years of experience
I've owned my own catering company not notable names and two Wine Country restaurants
Career highlight
Catered for several celebrity clientele, vote Sonoma's "Best Caterer" 2019-2024.
Education and training
Have studied cooking from Bali to Almafi.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My specialties

I’ll come to you

I travel to guests in the area outlined on the map. To book in a different location, you can message me.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 40 guests total.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Chefs on Airbnb are vetted for quality

Chefs are evaluated for their professional experience, portfolio of creative menus and reputation for excellence. Learn more
See an issue?