The Wilderness Chef

The Wilderness Chef 'The Wilderness Chef' provides restaurant quality dining experiences in locations unimaginable!!! No vision too ambitious!

The Wilderness Chef delivers refined and unforgettable dining experiences, with every dish crafted with precision and passion. We specialise in large weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, providing seamless service and restaurant-quality cuisine. Whether your event is a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, our expert team ensures every detail is thoughtfully executed. We can also ca

ter for elopements, private dining experiences, and more, bringing exceptional hospitality to any setting. Our thoughtfully designed packages include roaming canapés, immersive banquet feasts, alternate drop dining, and intimate degustations. We create extraordinary dining experiences in stunning natural settings across the Hunter, Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Stephens, Sydney, and beyond.

A little glimpse into Kirin and James’ wedding last week at the beautiful Kangy Gardens!The couple chose an intimate mid...
11/11/2025

A little glimpse into Kirin and James’ wedding last week at the beautiful Kangy Gardens!

The couple chose an intimate midweek celebration surrounded by their favourite people. It was the most gorgeous spring day, with Kangy Gardens’ stunning grounds and an outdoor courtyard feast that made the evening unforgettable.

A night filled with connection, laughter and we love nothing more than seeing everyone gathered around a dining table filled with food, the perfect way to celebrate love.

The banquet menu they selected below:

PROTEINS
- Lebanese Charred Chicken, pickled onions, chives & buttermilk ranch
- Braised Beef Cheek, jus, thyme, radish & sourdough pangritatta

SIDES - OPTION 2
- Layered Potato Gratin, creamed leek, marjoram, parmesan & crispy onions 
- Wok Tossed Greens, eshallot vinaigrette, chilli, ginger, shallots & togarashi
- Roasted Beetroot, charred corn, mint, whipped tahini, leaf, lentils & spiced almonds

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07/11/2025

Join us for our next series, where Cooper talks you through each of our seasonal canapés!

We take a lot of pride in creating menus that change seasonally, to make the most of the freshest and tastiest produce. This is also a great opportunity for our chefs to introduce new ingredients or exciting new flavour combinations!

Today we have a canapé from our classic canapé menu, Listed just as you’ll see them on your menu:

Grilled Prawn, sambuca cream, sambal & curry leaf

POV: What you’d see if we catered your next event 👀These are three of our absolutely delicious individually plated main ...
06/11/2025

POV: What you’d see if we catered your next event 👀

These are three of our absolutely delicious individually plated main course dishes that are bound to put a smile on everyone’s face. Each dish is carefully created and plated just for you, filled with flavour and the highest quality seasonal ingredients.

In order of appearance:

Moorish Spiced Lamb, caponata, charred sweet potato, garlic mushrooms, feta & kale crisps

Roasted Porchetta, caramelised fennel, puree, charred broccolini, cabbage jam, jus & eshallot

Lebanese Charred Chicken, roasted pumpkin, haloumi, capsicum, herbs, cous cous, ranch & almonds

The amazing team we worked:


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31/10/2025

Join us for our series, where Cooper talks you through each of our seasonal canapés!

We take a lot of pride in creating menus that change seasonally, to make the most of the freshest and tastiest seasonal produce. This is also a great opportunity for our chefs to introduce new ingredients or exciting new flavour combinations!

Today we have a canapé from our substantial menu, Listed just as you’ll see them on your menu:

BBQ Chorizo Roll, aged cheddar, bruschetta, dijon & crispy eshallot

We’ve got a confession to make… and it’s delicious! 🎅
30/10/2025

We’ve got a confession to make…

and it’s delicious! 🎅

24/10/2025

Thought I’d try my luck sneaking a canapé off Cooper’s platter… but he did his job too well, and our Baked Four Cheese Tart with cheese custard, thyme and hot honey didn’t stand a chance!

Built for scale, designed to impress! We love taking on large events, managing all the logistics and coordination to ens...
23/10/2025

Built for scale, designed to impress!

We love taking on large events, managing all the logistics and coordination to ensure everything flows seamlessly. Weddings, corporate celebrations and special occasions all get the same attention to detail!

Learn more about this style of event in the carousel above!

Nothing beats a beautifully styled table… well, maybe one thing does, a beautifully styled table filled with delicious f...
21/10/2025

Nothing beats a beautifully styled table… well, maybe one thing does, a beautifully styled table filled with delicious food!

Here’s a closer look at Sarah and Chris’s wedding setup. Elegant, functional and effortlessly beautiful, it was everything that makes for the perfect tablescape.

We worked alongside:
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ceremonies

17/10/2025

Spring has sprung and so have garden parties!

Is there anything better than soaking up the sun while enjoying delicious food brought straight to you? We didn’t think so!

If you’re planning a garden party at home, at a venue or a corporate gathering at the office, have you considered a canape-style service? This style of service gives you ultimate flexibility, allowing guests to roam and mingle while beautifully presented platters of food are served directly to them.

It’s relaxed, social, and perfect for enjoying the best of the season with friends, family, or colleagues!

An interesting question led to an even more interesting conversation, which took us on a trip down memory lane! When did...
16/10/2025

An interesting question led to an even more interesting conversation, which took us on a trip down memory lane!

When did you first come across The Wilderness Chef? Was it back in the Anteloping days, more recently, or somewhere in between?

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