Chardonnay Chefs has been offering excellent Cape Town catering solutions across the Western Cape since 2009, providing a host of dining options from weddings to corporate events, canapé functions and even private dinners in the comfort of your own home. Whether you are looking for the perfect wedding menu for your special day, an expertly organised corporate lunch, a delicious finger food platter for your office party or a romantic candlelit dinner prepared exclusively to your tastes, Chardonnay Chefs aims to make your dining experience a memorable and exquisite one – with locally sourced seasonal ingredients and tailor-made menus to suit all taste buds. The gallery provides a glimpse into some of our previous successful functions such as the following:
Canapé Catering and Drop off Menus
A successful function depends very much on the food, which is why Chardonnay Chefs takes canapé catering to a whole new level. When hosting a function that relies largely on canapés, all too often that means the same old finger food, with tired ‘classics’ that do little for the taste buds or to the imagination. At Chardonnay Chefs, we keep our menus updated consistently so with simple yet divine menu options that look every bit as good as they taste. Using fresh seasonal ingredients that are locally sourced, we create a number of canapé options to suit any function requirements – from low-key staff get-togethers to sophisticated cocktail functions.
The secret to creating the perfect canapé lies in the flavour. Take your pick from hot and crispy bites such as Thai duck spring rolls with ginger, soy and coriander to delicious mini tartlets and savouries along the likes of smoked salmon blini’s topped with cream cheese, dill, avo and salmon roe, mini goats cheese and almond praline puff pastry tarts or bite sized gorgonzola tartlets. Tantalise the taste buds with a range of decadent bruschetta’s such as beef carpaccio with beetroot marmalade; range of soup shooters or delicious skewers, or try something sweet such as our melt-in-the-mouth hazelnut meringues.
Chardonnay Chefs offers a new service of delicious catered meals deliverer to your home or venue. All our dishes are delivered with instruction for heating and are dropped off an hour before your guests arrive. It’s a nice was to treat you and your guests without the fuss and stress of trying to get it all done on time. Browse our drop off menu options and feel free to ask for something if it is not on the menu.”
Charmaine and her Team at Chardonnay Chefs were absolutely First Class. I chose Charmaine to cater for my 60th, only knowing of her association with the Olympia Cafe and Constantia Uitsig. We were definitely not disappointed. Her choice of food was exciting, delicious and beautifully presented. The enthusiasm and efficiency of Charmaine and her Team meant that I was free to enjoy my party, and her food, along with our friends. The evening was a great success with endless comments as to the fabulous food and the charming staff.
Linda Beamish – Simons Town
Whatever your individual tastes and budget, Chardonnay Chefs provides high quality canapé catering to suit ever requirement. Browse our sample menus, or contact us to request a quote.
Request A QuoteWedding Catering
For brides and grooms to be, Chardonnay Chefs offers a full-service wedding catering solution that includes everything from food to décor, entertainment, bridal treatments and staffing. We know that your big day needs to be an occasion that you will be able to look back on for many years to come as you relive the memories of this special day. To make sure that your wedding is everything you have ever dreamed of, we provide a fully customised service for weddings in Cape Town and surrounds. From the city itself, right through to Swellendam and surrounding towns within the Western Cape, we will help you plan your wedding right down to the very last detail.
At Chardonnay Chefs, we spend time getting to know our clients that that we can meet their expectations and work with them throughout each step of the way. Unlike many other wedding caterers in Cape Town, we do not offer set packages, as we understand that every clients’ needs are different. Instead, we work with your budget and guidelines that are given to ensure optimal flexibility. This results in an entirely unique wedding catering experience that is tailor-made to your preferences.
Friends told me I was mad trying to plan our wedding and a two week holiday at St James villa in Cape Town from the UK . But I had help from Charmaine. From the first email I knew she was going to get it spot on. Everything was perfect, she arranges the lot – the minister, hair and make-up, photography, florist , music and of course the food… no other word to describe the food but YUM…YUM… YUM… Not only did she give us a fantastic braai on our wedding day, she arranged a meal for everyone before we left to come back to the UK and once again Yum… Yum… Yum… (Hubby can still taste that lamb!) Our time in Cape Town with our family and close friends has been the best time of our life, and without Charmaine from Chardonnay Chefs this could have been a lot different – not just for helping with the wedding plans, she was happy to help us with any information we needed for our stay in Cape Town.
Lynsey and Simon – UK
From the moment I met Charmaine and Craig I knew that our wedding was in professional, competent and carings hands. I had found my culinary angels in this dynamic team.
From our discussions around the meal and canapés to the actual day Charmaine and Craig delivered a five star dinner beyond any of our expectations. Chardonnay Chefs delivered a feast of flavours and delights with complete proficiency on our wedding day, from the melt-in-the-mouth fillet to the homemade pistachio ice cream served with dessert – the ravishing taste memories still linger. I would like to thank Charmaine, Craig and their respective teams for their efficiency, enthusiasm, expert preparation and total devotion to making our wedding a glittering success.
Chardonnay Chefs managed our event with efficiency and total dedication. I cannot wait to employ Chardonnay Chefs for our next big celebration! Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Liesl & Dean – Cape Town
To learn more about our wedding catering solutions, browse our sample menus or contact us to request a quote.
Request A QuoteCorporate Catering
From small staff functions all the way through to team building lunches, client dinners, promotions, launches and cocktail parties, our corporate catering options are fully customised to suit your needs. With a focus on exceptional service and quality, your function is handled professionally and expertly, from start to finish.
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.
Request A QuotePrivate Cheffing
For an exclusive intimate dining experience, our private cheffing option is ideal for those times when you want to make the perfect impression. From small gatherings to romantic dinners, we add a discreet elegance to any dining occasion. Whether you are wanting to enjoy the luxury of having your very own private chef create a fine dining experience par excellence, or you are finding that you just do not have time in the day to cook for your dinner party, Chardonnay Chefs aims to provide you with delicious dishes that are sure to leave your guests coming back for seconds.
Take your pick from menu items such as artichoke and white truffle oil soup, champagne and prawn risotto or Springbok carpaccio for starters before letting your taste buds run wild with delectable mains along the likes of open homemade ravioli with spinach, feta and almonds or rolled pork belly served with apple, sage and hazelnut. To finish, explore some of the moreish sweet options such as caramelised lemon tart, frozen chocolate mousse with a toasted nut cream or refreshing home-made fruit sorbets.
When Charmaine herself came to cook with Craig, I took with a pinch of salt that we would have to do nothing and was delighted to find how RIGHT I was. That made for a very special and memorable evening, 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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