Owner Charmaine Lilje, formerly a chef of award-winning restaurant La Colombe and Olympia Café, uses her extensive experience and talent to balance fuss-free dining with flair and glamour, injecting a good dose of passion into every item prepared. Whether you are seeking an experienced personal chef for an intimate private dinner, or you are looking for a capable and highly sought-after wedding catering and function co-ordinating service, Chardonnay Chefs takes away all the stress of planning a function – leaving you free to enjoy a superb dining experience in comfort and style.
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Press
“The blini scene of the Cape Town canapé circuit, Charmaine Lilje channels years of experience gained in haute kitchens such as La Colombe into her creations. Passion is her secret ingredient.”
House & Garden
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Testimonials
… from drinks and canapés served by the pool to the gourmet food and really nice service at table, all was faultless. Even better, having not asked us for any help at all, when the team left, everything was back in its place and spotless.
Sir Raymond Johnstone – Constantia
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Helen Zille and Chardonnay Chefs, August 2011
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Chardonnay Chefs offers the following catering services:
Canapé Catering
Plan your next canapé function with ease, and let our wide selection of mouth-watering canapés add just the right touch to your celebration. We also offer full function planning with tailor-made menus – simply give us a call, and let us help you plan the perfect celebration.
Learn More!Wedding Catering
To make your special day even more memorable, we offer wedding function assistance, from catering to décor, staff and co-ordination. Our attention to detail and personalised approach to each wedding ensure an unforgettable event that you will treasure forever.
Learn More!Corporate Catering
For functions of all sizes, Chardonnay Chefs offer corporate catering with a twist. Rather than mass produced, generic menus we cater to each company’s specific needs and budgets to create a customised menu that is completely unique. We always focus on the food, delivering discreet and efficient service to allow your function to run smoothly and successfully. We have worked for a number of high-profile corporate clients including PRIMEDIA, DAV, Jacaranda FM, Strauss and Co to name but a few.
Learn More!Private Cheffing
For the ultimate intimate dining experience, let us be your personal chef for the night as we prepare an unforgettable meal for any private dining occasion, from romantic dinners to family celebrations, work dinners or special guest dinners. We work with you every step of the way to help you plan your menu, and food and wine pairing is also available.
Learn More!Alternative Contact info.
- Email : charmaine@chardonnaychefs.co.za
- Mobile Charmaine : 083 375 6471
- Fax : 0866281071






















