Alan Dawes Private Chef

Alan Dawes Private Chef Private Chef based in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Offering fine dining experiences in the comfort of your home using only locally sourced produce.

Winner of the Australian Good Food Guide Readers Choice Award 2021 & 2022

🛑 RIGHT, APRONS ON – LET’S GET READY 🛑🔥 DISCOVERY is finally here – my debut cookbook is officially open for pre-orders!...
06/02/2025

🛑 RIGHT, APRONS ON – LET’S GET READY 🛑

🔥 DISCOVERY is finally here – my debut cookbook is officially open for pre-orders! 🎉

📖 Packed with next-level recipes & fine dining techniques
💰 Get 10% OFF if you order before April 14th!
📬 Books land end of April & ship in May (AU & NZ only!)

🌏 For the rest of the world – hang tight! The book will be available in the coming weeks. If you’re keen to get your hands on a copy, DM me your email, and I’ll be in touch!

👉 Pre-order now!

🌟 Have you ever tried pickled shallots that have been pickled in Ribena? 🍇✨Get ready to elevate your dining experience w...
05/02/2025

🌟 Have you ever tried pickled shallots that have been pickled in Ribena? 🍇✨

Get ready to elevate your dining experience with my upcoming cookbook! This venison dish with pickled shallots and red cabbage purée is just a taste of what’s to come.

Jump onto my website and add yourself to the wishlist to be notified when it’s released. Don’t miss out on bringing luxury dining to your home! 📚👨‍🍳

🌿 LEMON VERBENA—FROM GARDEN TO PLATE 🌿Freshly picked today, and already transformed into:🍃 Lemon Verbena Sugar🍦 Lemon Ve...
04/02/2025

🌿 LEMON VERBENA—FROM GARDEN TO PLATE 🌿

Freshly picked today, and already transformed into:
🍃 Lemon Verbena Sugar
🍦 Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
✨ Lemon Verbena Dry Powder
🧂 Lemon Verbena Salt
🥄 Lemon Verbena Oil

One ingredient, five creations—each bringing a different dimension of flavour. Bright, citrusy, and aromatic—this herb is a game-changer.

Which one would you try first? Drop a 🍃 in the comments!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟Here's a first look at the cover of my upcoming cookbook, "Discovery"! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share this sn...
18/01/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Here's a first look at the cover of my upcoming cookbook, "Discovery"! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share this sneak peek with you. Get ready for an April release, with pre-sale details coming soon. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive content!

🌟 Discover the Art of Fine Dining at Home 🌟Experience the elegance and creativity of our private chef services. From exq...
17/01/2025

🌟 Discover the Art of Fine Dining at Home 🌟

Experience the elegance and creativity of our private chef services. From exquisite dishes to unforgettable dining experiences, we bring the restaurant to you.

🍽️ Featured Dish: FISH BONES - A masterpiece of flavors and presentation.

Book your exclusive dining experience today and indulge in culinary excellence.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟I can't tell you how thrilled I am to share my culinary creations with you! My cookbook is just around...
16/01/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to share my culinary creations with you! My cookbook is just around the corner, with preorders starting soon. Stay tuned for the release date announcement!

Here's a sneak peek of one of my favorite dishes: Veal with Smoked Potatoes and Truffle Caviar. 🍽️✨

I hope you're as excited as I am!



Let’s begin your experience with a little snack I call BLOODY MARY.A surprising dish that captures the table’s attention...
06/01/2025

Let’s begin your experience with a little snack I call BLOODY MARY.

A surprising dish that captures the table’s attention and sets the tone for what’s to come. Featuring the incredible salmon caviar from this is fine dining taken to the next level, right in your home.

02/01/2025
🎁🎄 Last-Minute Gift Idea! 🎄🎁Still hunting for that perfect present? Why not give the gift of good food and an experience...
23/12/2024

🎁🎄 Last-Minute Gift Idea! 🎄🎁

Still hunting for that perfect present? Why not give the gift of good food and an experience they’ll LOVE and remember forever? 🍴✨

🎅 Swipe over to the link in my bio and grab a gift voucher today! 🎁💌 It’s the ultimate way to spread joy, one delicious bite at a time.

Don’t wait—these make the perfect last-minute stocking stuffer! 🎄🎁 🍽️

✨ Have You Ever Tried Paspaley Pearl Meat? ✨If not, isn’t it time to step outside the ordinary and discover something in...
16/12/2024

✨ Have You Ever Tried Paspaley Pearl Meat? ✨

If not, isn’t it time to step outside the ordinary and discover something incredible? With my newest Discovery Experience, I’m bringing you on a journey that’s all about pushing boundaries—pairing unexpected flavors to create an unforgettable adventure for your taste buds. 🌟🍴

This is more than just dining; it’s about exploring new flavors and discovering something surprising about yourself. Let’s make your next dinner extraordinary.

📩 Ready to dive into this one-of-a-kind experience? DM me to book now, and let’s discover together!

🍨 The Grand Finale: A Cool Twist on Dessert 🍨Imagine this: mango ice cream paired with a salty-sweet miso caramel, a bol...
14/12/2024

🍨 The Grand Finale: A Cool Twist on Dessert 🍨

Imagine this: mango ice cream paired with a salty-sweet miso caramel, a bold mango & chilli jam, and a crunchy macadamia praline—served on an ice-cold plate that looks like an ice cube. ❄️✨

This isn’t just dessert—it’s the ultimate way to end your Discovery Experience. Something fun, something different, and definitely something unforgettable.

🔥 Ready to discover the unexpected? Let’s make your next dinner one to remember. 📩 DM me to book your Discovery Experience now!

✨ Have You Heard About Discovery? ✨Did you know I’ve created something truly unique? Introducing a dining experience lik...
14/12/2024

✨ Have You Heard About Discovery? ✨

Did you know I’ve created something truly unique? Introducing a dining experience like no other—a private chef experience that’s all about you. 🍴

🎉 The Discovery Experience 🎉
This isn’t just dinner; it’s an exploration. Imagine discovering flavors you’ve never tried, combinations that challenge your expectations, and a whole new side of your palate. You’ll get a list of the premium ingredients I’m using, but no menu. The twist? At the end of the night, you’ll receive a custom menu as a keepsake of your culinary journey. 🗒️✨

Every dish is crafted to surprise, inspire, and spark curiosity. This is about self-discovery—through food. It’s an unforgettable evening designed to push the boundaries of fine dining, right in the comfort of your home.

🔍 Are you ready to discover something new about yourself?

📩 DM to book The Discovery Experience and make your next dinner extraordinary.

🌟 Are You Ready to Be DISCOVERED? 🌟Introducing my boldest dining concept yet—an unforgettable private chef experience de...
12/12/2024

🌟 Are You Ready to Be DISCOVERED? 🌟

Introducing my boldest dining concept yet—an unforgettable private chef experience designed to push the boundaries of fine dining in your own home. This is more than just a meal; it’s an adventure into the unknown. 🍴✨

🎉 The Discovery Experience 🎉
This isn’t your average dinner—it’s about you. Discover something new about your palate, your tastes, even yourself. Each course is a surprise, crafted to spark curiosity and excitement. You won’t see a menu upfront—just a list of the finest ingredients I’ll be using. And at the end of the evening, you’ll receive the full menu to relive the journey. 🗒️💫

Whether it’s a flavor you’ve never tried, a pairing that wows you, or the thrill of exploring the unexpected, this is self-discovery through food at its finest. Let’s create a night you and your guests will never forget. 💡✨

📩 DM me to book your Discovery Experience today!

Can’t wait
25/11/2024

Can’t wait

Hold onto your hats friends, we have been cooking up something extra exciting for early 2025 and we can’t wait much longer to share it with you. All will be revealed soon, look very soon we promise.

Any guesses as to what it could be?

Alan Dawes Private Chef

Mouthwatering Alert! 🍄🧀✨Imagine: Wild mushrooms, creamy French Brie, honey straight from my own bees, and a generous sha...
07/11/2024

Mouthwatering Alert! 🍄🧀✨

Imagine: Wild mushrooms, creamy French Brie, honey straight from my own bees, and a generous shave of fresh black truffle from . This is indulgence at its finest! Ready to dive into flavors like never before? 😍🔥

Where the magic happens! ✨ Welcome to my test kitchen, the heart of every dish I create.This is where flavors come to li...
06/11/2024

Where the magic happens! ✨ Welcome to my test kitchen, the heart of every dish I create.

This is where flavors come to life, where I refine each recipe, and capture the final shots for my cookbook. Lately, I’ve been spending extra time here, perfecting every detail and re-shooting each dish to make sure it’s just right. Can’t wait for you to see the final results!

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