Chef Ryan Hartel | Been cooking since the 90s
Private chef · Catering · Restaurant consulting
Fine dining, wherever you are.
Bespoke menus, precise execution and a calm, luxury service experience — for restaurant teams, private clients and unforgettable events.
Intimate private chef work · Full–service event catering · Restaurant consulting & menu revamps
Services
For private clients
Private chef
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New restaurant launch & concept refinement
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Menu engineering & cost optimisation
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Kitchen workflow & prep systems
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Staff training & service standards
Perfect for 2–20 guests.
For hosts & planners
Event catering
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Weddings & milestone events
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Corporate functions & brand launches
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Branded menus & plated or buffet service
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Vendor coordination & service team
Scaled to your event, from 30 guests upwards.
View My Food
A visual taste of the kitchen. Swap these placeholders with your own photography to bring the food to the centre of the experience.
Quiet proof
A few words from the people who’ve trusted the kitchen — owners, couples and hosts.
“Absolutely great experience ... made the weekend so enjoyable. Top Jaap food!”
Aimee Adler, St. Francis
Private Chef Client
“...well f%@#king done on the quality of your catering, the food was amazing, really really good..
Marius Roberts,
MR Productions
Dear Ryan, Thank you so much for hopping in at the last minute and for all the work you put into making our vision for our food happen. We are so grateful to you and your team.
Jaap & Soleil
Wedding
The chef
Chef since the 90s. Over the years, I’ve launched restaurants, designed menus, trained teams and quietly cooked for private clients who prefer things done well and without drama.
My work is simple: sharp preparation, disciplined kitchens and food that feels both considered and relaxed. Whether we’re refining a restaurant concept, planning a home dinner or building a menu for a 200–guest event, the focus is the same — detail, ease and a service that lets you breathe.
Available for restaurant consulting, private bookings and curated events.
Playbooks
Restaurant consulting playbook
A clear, practical guide to tightening your menu, systems and service so your restaurant can run cleaner and more profitably.
Typically best for owners & head chefs.
Free
Selected work
A quick overview of recent consulting, private and event work. Swap these tiles for real projects and dates.
Consulting
Modern bistro launch
Menu design, kitchen systems, team training.
Private chef
Eight–course tasting at home
Wine pairing, fully bespoke menu.
Event catering
Intimate wedding, 120 guests
Canapés, plated mains & dessert station.
Consulting
Menu refresh for neighbourhood favourite
Simplified menu and improved GP.
Private chef
Birthday dinner for 16
Shared plates, relaxed service style.
Event catering
Brand launch evening
Themed menu & coordinated service team.
