Chef Graeme Corlett

Chef At Home in Abbotsford

I am a high performing, creative, consistent, positive, and passionate Private Chef with over 12 years’ experience working within a diverse range of kitchens including French Michelin Guide, New Zealand fine dining, AA Rosette, 5 Star Hotel, Parisian Brasserie, Modern Gastro Pubs, Café’s, Catering, and Wine bars.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about respect — for the produce, for the people at the table, and for the years of kitchens that taught me how to get it right

I learned to cook at...

Several Parisian institutes - L'escargot Montroguiel, La Chammare Montmarte, and Fish la Boissonnerie, Whitebait fine, Ortega to name just a few.

A cooking secret...

Restraint — the best dishes let good produce shine, not compete. I cook with what's available and in season, and get out of its way.

My menus

Mediterranean (7 course) Ottolenghi family-style shared menu. Customise to suit you

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Blue fin tuna crudo, tonnato, bottarga, togarashi wafer (df)

Smoked taramasalata on toasted brioche, bonito flakes, lemon zest

Green olive gildas, anchovy & pickled chili pepper (gf,df)

Truffle arancini, black aioli, black sesame (vg)

Lamb koftas, whipped feta, dukkah (df,gf)

Mixed olives, creamy hummus, spice roasted chickpeas, zaatar (vg,df)

Fresh burrata, confit cherry tomatoes, basil (gf,vg)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Zesty oven roasted chat potatoes, fresh herbs, pancetta (gf,df,vg)

Panzanella heirloom tomato salad, basil, croutons, olives, red onion (gf,vg,V)

Miso honey glazed aubergine, sesame seeds, labneh, nori, chili oil (gf,vg)

Truffle butter roasted brussel sprouts, pistachio dukkah (gf, vg)

Beetroot, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, horseradish cream (gf,vg)

Charred cauliflower, pickled shallots, pommegranate molasses, baby spinach, mint, dill

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Slow roasted harissa spiced lamb shoulder, tzatziki, chimichurri & coriander (gf)

Succulent sous vide & pan seared chicken breast, beurre blanc sauce, sorrel

Grilled whole side of salmon with lemon, herb & caper butter, dill (gf)

Butterflied buffalo marinated chickens, chili yoghurt, truffle butter, chives (gf)

Melt in your mouth 100 Day grass fed rib eye, baharaat butter, purple tatsoi (gf)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon tart brulee, raspberries, lemon mousse, passionfruit meringue, vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Messy pavlova with seasonal fruit & berries, crispy meringue, chantilly and ice cream (gf,vg)

Traditional French dark chocolate mousse, chantilly whipped cream (gf, vg)

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Signature tiramisu (vg)

Modern Asian Fusion Sharing menu (7 courses) *New

STARTER

All inclusive

Octopus tacoyaki, bonito flakes, chives

Bangla burrata, chili crisp, peanut sambal, milk bread

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Crispy chat potato & cucumber salad, kewpie, sweet soy, spring onion

Miso glazed aubergine, black sesame, nori, sichuan chili oil

Aromatic jasmine rice (V,vg,gf,df)

Ramen noodles in spring onion oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Honey & Sesame glazed Atlantic salmon

Korean rib eye steak, gochujang butter, purple tatsoi

Slow roasted sticky Chinese style lamb shoulder

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mochi selection

Mediterranean (7 courses) Ottolenghi family-style shared menu. Customise to suit you

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked taramasalata on toasted brioche, bonito flakes, lemon zest

Green olive gildas, anchovy & pickled chili pepper (gf,df)

Truffle arancini, black aioli, black sesame (vg)

Lamb koftas, whipped feta, dukkah (df,gf)

Mixed olives, creamy hummus, spice roasted chickpeas, zaatar (vg,df)

Fresh burrata, confit cherry tomatoes, basil (gf,vg)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Zesty oven roasted chat potatoes, fresh herbs, pancetta (gf,df,vg)

Panzanella heirloom tomato salad, basil, croutons, olives, red onion (gf,vg,V)

Miso honey glazed aubergine, sesame seeds, labneh, nori, chili oil (gf,vg)

Truffle butter roasted brussel sprouts, pistachio dukkah (gf, vg)

Beetroot, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, horseradish cream (gf,vg)

Charred cauliflower, pickled shallots, pommegranate molasses, baby spinach, mint, dill

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Slow roasted harissa spiced lamb shoulder, tzatziki, chimichurri & coriander (gf)

Succulent sous vide & pan seared chicken breast, beurre blanc sauce, sorrel

Grilled whole side of salmon with lemon, herb & caper butter, dill (gf)

Butterflied buffalo marinated chickens, chili yoghurt, truffle butter, chives (gf)

Melt in your mouth 100 Day grass fed rib eye, baharaat butter, purple tatsoi (gf)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon tart brulee, raspberries, lemon mousse, passionfruit meringue, vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Messy pavlova with seasonal fruit & berries, crispy meringue, chantilly and ice cream (gf,vg)

Traditional French dark chocolate mousse, chantilly whipped cream (gf, vg)

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Signature tiramisu (vg)

Modern Asian Fusion Sharing menu (4 courses)

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Octopus tacoyaki, bonito flakes, chives

Bangla burrata, chili crisp, peanut sambal, milk bread

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crispy chat potato & cucumber salad, kewpie, sweet soy, spring onion

Miso glazed aubergine, black sesame, nori, sichuan chili oil

Aromatic jasmine rice (V,vg,gf,df)

Ramen noodles in spring onion oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Honey & Sesame glazed Atlantic salmon

Korean rib eye steak, gochujang butter, purple tatsoi

Slow roasted sticky Chinese style lamb shoulder

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mochi selection

Mediterranean (8 courses) Ottolenghi family-style shared menu. Customise to suit you

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Bluefin tuna crudo, tonnato, bottarga, togarashi wafer (df,gf)

Smoked taramasalata on toasted brioche, bonito flakes, lemon zest

Green olive gildas, anchovy & pickled chili pepper (gf,df)

Chorizo gildas, manchego & cornichon (gf)

Truffle arancini, black aioli, black sesame (vg)

Lamb koftas, whipped feta, dukkah (df,gf)

Mixed olives, creamy hummus, spice roasted chick peas, zaatar (vg,df)

Fresh burrata, confit cherry tomatoes, basil (gf,vg)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Zesty oven roasted chat potatoes, fresh herbs, pancetta (gf,df,vg)

Panzanella heirloom tomato salad, basil, croutons, olives, red onion (gf,vg,V)

Miso honey glazed aubergine, sesame seeds, labneh, nori, chili oil (gf,vg)

Truffle butter roasted brussel sprouts, pistachio dukkah (gf, vg)

Beetroot, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, horseradish cream (gf,vg)

Charred cauliflower, pickled shallots, pommegranate molasses, baby spinach, mint, dill

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Slow roasted harissa spiced lamb shoulder, tzatziki, chimichurri & coriander (gf)

Succulent sous vide & pan seared chicken breast, beurre blanc sauce, sorrel

Grilled whole side of salmon with lemon, herb & caper butter, dill (gf)

Butterflied buffalo marinated chickens, chili yoghurt, truffle butter, chives (gf)

Melt in your mouth 100 Day grass fed rib eye, baharaat butter, purple tatsoi (gf)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon tart brulee, raspberries, lemon mousse, passionfruit meringue, vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Messy pavlova with seasonal fruit & berries, crispy meringue, chantilly and ice cream (gf,vg)

Traditional French dark chocolate mousse, mascarpone chantilly cream (gf,vg)

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Signature tiramisu (vg)

Mediterranean (8 course) Ottolenghi family-style shared menu. customise to suit you

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Blue fin tuna crudo, tonnato, bottarga, togarashi wafer (df)

Smoked taramasalata on toasted brioche, bonito, salmon roe

Green olive gildas, anchovy & pickled chili pepper (gf,df)

Truffle arancini, black aioli, black sesame (vg)

Lamb koftas, whipped feta, dukkah (df,gf)

Mixed olives, creamy hummus, spice roasted chickpeas, zaatar (vg,df)

Fresh burrata, confit cherry tomatoes, basil (gf,vg)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Zesty oven roasted chat potatoes, fresh herbs, pancetta (gf,df,vg)

Panzanella heirloom tomato salad, basil, croutons, olives, red onion (gf,vg,V)

Miso honey glazed aubergine, sesame seeds, labneh, nori, chili oil (gf,vg)

Truffle butter roasted brussel sprouts, pistachio dukkah (gf, vg)

Beetroot, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, horseradish cream (gf,vg)

Charred cauliflower, pickled shallots, pommegranate molasses, baby spinach, mint, dill

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Slow roasted harissa spiced lamb shoulder, tzatziki, chimichurri & coriander (gf)

Succulent sous vide & pan seared chicken breast, beurre blanc sauce, sorrel

Grilled whole side of salmon with lemon, herb & caper butter, dill (gf)

Butterflied buffalo marinated chickens, chili yoghurt, truffle butter, chives (gf)

Melt in your mouth 100 Day grass fed rib eye, baharaat butter, purple tatsoi (gf)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon tart brulee, raspberries, lemon mousse, passionfruit meringue, vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Messy pavlova with seasonal fruit & berries, crispy meringue, chantilly and ice cream (gf,vg)

Traditional French dark chocolate mousse, chantilly whipped cream (gf, vg)

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice-cream (vg)

Signature tiramisu (vg)

Modern Asian Fusion Sharing menu (10 courses) *New

STARTER

All inclusive

Octopus tacoyaki, bonito flakes, chives

Bangla burrata, chili crisp, peanut sambal, milk bread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Crispy chat potato & cucumber salad, kewpie, sweet soy, spring onion

Miso glazed aubergine, black sesame, nori, sichuan chili oil

Aromatic jasmine rice (V,vg,gf,df)

Ramen noodles in spring onion oil

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Honey & Sesame glazed Atlantic salmon

Korean style wagyu steak, gochujang butter, purple tatsoi

Whole grilled lobster, kaffir lime, lemongrass, chilli & garlic

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mochi selection

Modern Asian Fusion Sharing menu (8 courses) *New

STARTER

All inclusive

Octopus tacoyaki, bonito flakes, chives

Bangla burrata, chili crisp, peanut sambal, milk bread

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Crispy chat potato & cucumber salad, kewpie, sweet soy, spring onion

Miso glazed aubergine, black sesame, nori, sichuan chili oil

Aromatic jasmine rice (V,vg,gf,df)

Ramen noodles in spring onion oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Honey & Sesame glazed Atlantic salmon

Korean rib eye steak, gochujang butter, purple tatsoi

Slow roasted sticky Chinese style lamb shoulder

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mochi selection

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Chef Graeme's reviews

4.65

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261 services

Chef Graeme was awesome. He was a true no-fuss, no-problems chef, which was exactly what we needed for our brand's VIP dinner event. He was clearly very experienced and could easily cater to the more elevated, professional setting. Our dinner location had no matching cutlery, glasses or plates, and he was able to bring everything. He's also super easy to work with. This was my first time organising a private chef, and Chef Graeme was very welcoming and was quick to respond to my questions before the event. Obviously, the food was very tasty, and the guests loved it too. AND he left the kitchen spotless! He was a huge contributor in making our brand event something special. Super happy with his service!

We had the best experience with Chef Graeme! So lovely to talk to and the food was amazing.

We had the most perfect day , with the most delicious food - he provided an outstanding meal

Chef Graeme was delightful, thoughtful and everyone connected that the food was delicious! We really enjoyed this evening

Chef Graeme was brilliant from arrival to departure! Food was so delicious, he was very attentive and professional. Would definitely recommend!

Chef Graeme was great with his communication during the planning stage and in the lead up to my event. He was very accommodating with menu changes and dietary requirements. My guests and I were very impressed with the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the kitchen after!

Our experience with Graeme was wonderful, the food just kept on coming and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night and it was so nice to just sit back and let someone else take care of everything. Highly recommended!

This was the first time experiencing a private chef, and it was beyond amazing. The communication was on point and very accomodating. For my 30th birthday I asked for a more buffet style as would be easier for my group of friends and the set up of this was amazing. The food was 10/10 and everything was cleaned up. I would highly recommend Graeme.

Graeme was phenomenal and I don't brandish that term around a bunch because I find it quite hard to say out loud. We had clear communication before the event, he was accomodating when we changed a menu item the day before, and was brilliant on the night. Graeme is a bit like a high-end MC when it comes to food. He kept the evening progressing as an excellent speed, each of the courses were serve family style. We got to the end everyone had a brilliant night. Seriously it's our first time with a private chef for a birthday and it was just brilliant! I would 1000% do this again, and had a delightful time. Graeme is excellent, if he sends you a menu, say yes, you won't be disappointed!

Top notch Chef! Went over and beyond! The food was outstanding. Highly recommend !!!

Graeme was fantastic and the food was delicious. He came prepared and organised and left the kitchen clean. The lunch went very smoothly. Would recommend!

Chef Graeme was fantastic. We were so amazed by the food but what made it such a great experience is that he was so efficient with the cleaning and cooking. Felt exactly like a restaurant but convenient. My guests were so impressed. With two toddlers having the chef at home was a great experience. Chef Graeme had a variety of dishes and also affordable and overall very professional with how he interacted with everyone. We will definitely get him to cook for us again.

Amazing dinner! Recommend

We had a few dietary needs, chef Graeme did all he could to accommodate all. Food was cooked amazingly and was tasty Graeme helped and explained and answered all my questions It was a great experience Thank you

Incredible job highly recommended.

Graeme was a complete professional from start to finish and made our New Year’s one to remember! Communication was perfect throughout and execution very slick, from setting up through to cleaning away. Every course was well prepared and delicious. Highly recommended!

Graeme was an amazing chef who was very accomodating and easy to work with. We loved the delicious meal he put on and would highly recommend him and use him again in future. Thank you Graeme!

Graeme was very good, we would definitely book him again

Chef Graeme Corlett was INCREDIBLE. We have not stopped talking about him or his dishes. We cannot wait to book him again. 10/10! Thank you for the most incredible day Graeme. Nina & Patricia X

Graeme was amazing from start to finish. He created an Italian Lunch Menu perfect for a 50th birthday lunch with great choices, editable options and a great selection. Communication was seamless. On the day - Graeme was punctual, interacted effortlessly with the guests and provided a level of service unrivalled by any 5 star restaurant. The food - was expertly crafted and visually appealing. The different courses was an explosion on the palate and offered a great drinks service to compliment the day. The guest were well impressed with the lunch and left the kitchen and work area cleaner than it was when he first started. Overall my guests were treated to a perfectly curated menu taking us on a sensory journey of food leaving a memorable lasting impression. I highly recommend Graeme and will definitely use him again for future events and gatherings.