Chef Tshepiso Semenya
Private Chef in Cape Town
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I craft tailored culinary journeys with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, creating meals that are as memorable as they are personal.
Hey there!
I’m Chef Tshepi, and I’m excited to bring a personalized touch to your culinary journey.
Food is about more than just nourishment—it’s about connection. Whether it’s a family gathering, an intimate dinner, or a corporate event, my passion is in creating meals that bring people together, spark conversations, and make lasting memories.
As a professionally trained chef with over nine years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of cooking for people from all over the world. Each table I’ve set, each dish I’ve crafted, has shaped my approach to cooking, making it as much about the experience as it is about the food.
I believe in the magic of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and flavors from around the world, thoughtfully prepared to reflect your unique tastes and preferences. Let’s turn your next meal into a moment that’s filled with love, laughter, and exceptional cuisine.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
about creating moments of connection, where flavors, stories, and people come together to share something truly meaningful.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook by watching my gran and exploring diverse cultures through travel, discovering how food connects us. Oh, and Culinary School, haha
A cooking secret...
letting the ingredients speak for themselves, enhancing their natural flavors with simple, thoughtful techniques
My menus
Braai Braised Vegetable Mini Bunny Chow: Mini hollowed-out bread loaves filled with spicy bean curry, garnished with coriander and served with a side of cucumber raita
Mini Braai Broodjies - Miniature versions of the classic toasted sandwich with cheddar, tomato, and onion grilled over the fire
Mini Vetkoek with Curried Mince Lightly fried vetkoek filled with spiced mince, topped with a dollop of sour cream
Butter Chicken – Creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based curry with tender chicken pieces, served with garlic butter naan
6-Hour Karoo Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary Jus, Flavour-Rich Mielie Meal (slow-stirred with stock, butter and herbs), and Sweetcorn
Braised beef Potjie - Slow-cooked beef with carrots, baby potatoes, and green beans in a rich tomato and Cape herb sauce. Served with steamed basmati rice and topped with a sprig of fresh rosemary
Braai Platter - A selection of lamb chops, roasted lemon & herb chicken, fire-roasted line fish served with creamy mashed potatoes
Classic Malva Pudding and a Koeksister, with Warm Custard
Peppermint Crisp Tart A South African favorite with layers of creamy caramel, crushed tennis biscuits, and peppermint crisp
Milk Tart - A traditional South African custard tart with cinnamon, served with a coconut crumble
Chocolate cake - Traditional ouma’s decadent chocolate cake, with chocolate ganache filling
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Beef Tartare with Mustard Dressing - Finely chopped prime beef, seasoned with Dijon mustard, shallots, capers, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, served with crispy toast points
Charred Beef Tataki — lightly seared sirloin sliced thin, dressed in a ponzu-style soy and citrus glaze, scattered with crispy shallots, spring onion, and toasted sesame. (GF with tamari in place of soy)
Ginger-Garlic Beef Meatballs – Served with ponzu dipping sauce and a side of pickled cucumber ribbons
Beef Skewers: Marinated in soy, garlic, and a touch of honey for a sweet and savory flavor
Classic Ribeye Steak: Grilled ribeye cooked to preference, served with creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a red wine jus
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction: Succulent filet mignon steak cooked to perfection and drizzled with a red wine reduction sauce, accompanied by truffle mashed potatoes and roasted heirloom carrots
Slow-Roasted Lamb Rack with Rosemary and Garlic — Frenched lamb rack, herb-crusted and roasted, served with a rosemary jus, dauphinoise potatoes, and charred baby leeks. (GF version: crust omitted or made with a gluten-free herb crumb)
Venison Loin with Juniper and Blackberry Jus — pan-seared venison loin, pink and tender, finished with a juniper and blackberry reduction, served with a potato and celeriac gratin and sautéed wild mushrooms. (GF)
Crème Brûlée with Toasted Almond — a classic vanilla bean crème brûlée with a delicate caramelised sugar shell, finished with toasted flaked almonds. (GF)
Chocolate and Espresso Torte — a dense, flourless dark chocolate and espresso torte, served with a dollop of mascarpone and a dusting of cocoa. (GF)
Deconstructed Malva Pudding — the beloved South African classic reimagined, with a caramel sponge crumble, hot toffee sauce, and salted caramel ice cream. (GF version: sponge made with a gluten-free flour blend)
Dark Chocolate and Amarula Fondant — a warm, oozing dark chocolate fondant laced with Amarula, served with vanilla bean ice cream and a tuile. (GF version: tuile omitted, fondant made with gluten-free flour)
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Butternut Soup with a Touch of Nutmeg
Garden Salad with a Tangy Vinaigrette
Fire-Roasted Corn Salad with Peppadews & Feta
Mini Vetkoek with Spiced Lentil Mince (v)
Slow-Cooked Lamb Stew with Herbed Pap
Lemon & Herb Chicken Thighs with Pumpkin Rice
Baked Hake with Garlic, Olive Oil & Cherry Tomatoes
Creamy Samp & Bean Risotto with Wild Mushrooms & Fresh Herbs (v)
Warm Malva Pudding with Custard
Mini Koeksisters
Fruit Salad with Honey & Mint
Milk Tart Squares with a Cinnamon Dusting
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Seared Scallop with Yuzu Butter and Pickled Daikon
Tuna Tartare with Avocado Purée, Nori Crisp & Wasabi Soy
Cold Dashi Broth with Silken Tofu, Spring Onion & Microgreens
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso Salt
Wagyu-style Beef Tataki with Ponzu, Charred Leeks & Garlic Chips
Miso-Glazed Chicken Supreme with Shiso Rice and Soy Roasted Mushrooms
Grilled Linefish with Yuzu Kosho, Black Rice & Sesame Spinach
Crispy Tofu with Dashi Reduction, Wild Mushroom Rice & Pickled Ginger
Matcha & White Chocolate Mille-Feuille
Black Sesame Ice Cream with Charred Pineapple & Coconut Tuile
Sake-Soaked Pear with Yuzu Cream and Puffed Rice
Vanilla Bean Mochi with Sweet Red Bean & Gold Leaf
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Umngqusho Arancini with White Cheddar Core & Corn Relish
Umami Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Balsamic Pearls & Crispy Shallots
Beetroot & Burnt Orange Tartare with Goat Cheese and Dill Oil
Fire-Roasted Carrot Soup with Pickled Ginger and Coconut Cream
Coffee-Rubbed Short Rib with Butternut Purée & Burnt Onion Jus
Duck Breast with Rooibos Glaze, Date & Almond Couscous, and Baby Spinach
Surf & Turf: Garlic Grilled Prawns and Lamb Cutlets with Fennel Slaw
Smoked Aubergine, Polenta & Walnut Loaf with Tomato Fondue
Saffron & Cardamom Milk Cake with Toasted Pistachios
Rooibos Crème Brûlée with Honeycomb Shard
Sesame & Coconut Semifreddo with Black Sesame Praline
Amarula & Espresso Tiramisu with Spiced Chocolate Dust
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Truffle-Infused Leek Velouté with Chive Oil and Parmesan Crisp
Beetroot Carpaccio with Whipped Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Micro Herbs
Liver Parfait with Brioche Toast and Port Wine Jelly
Warm Asparagus Spears with Béarnaise and Toasted Hazelnuts
Fillet of Beef au Poivre with Cognac Cream Sauce, Pommes Anna, and Glazed Baby Carrots
Stuffed Chicken Ballotine with Wild Mushroom Duxelles, Truffle Jus, and Celeriac Purée
Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Champagne Beurre Blanc, Fennel Purée, and Shaved Radish
French Green Lentil Cassoulet with Roasted Root Vegetables, Gruyère Gratin, and Tarragon Crumb
Vanilla Bean Soufflé with Crème Anglaise
Pistachio Paris-Brest with Salted Caramel Cream
Dark Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Praline and Chantilly
Poached Pear in Red Wine with Spiced Syrup and Almond Tuile
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Burnt Butter Butternut Soup with Rooibos Cream and Toasted Seed Sprinkle (v)
Cape Bredie Croquettes with Tomato Jam and Micro Coriander (v)
Chakalaka Cured Trout with Pickled Onion, Dill, and Corn Crumb
Vetkoek Sliders with Slow-Cooked Lamb Neck and Herbed Labneh
6-Hour Karoo Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary Jus, Flavour-Rich Mielie Meal (slow-stirred with stock, herbs & cheese), and Sweetcorn Foam
Free-Range Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Spinach and Peppadew, served with Pap Fondant and Pickled Baby Carrots
Pan-Seared Linefish with Umami Butter, Charred Leek Mash, and Citrus Beurre Blanc
Umngqusho Risotto with Roasted Garlic, Crispy Sage and Roasted Baby Butternut Petals
Amarula Crème Brûlée with Koeksister Crumb and Gold Leaf
Rooibos & Naartjie Cheesecake with a Ginger Snap Base
Mini Milk Tart Pavlova with Honeyed Stone Fruit
Cape Citrus Sorbet Trio with Candied Peels and Shortbread Dust
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Biltong and Cheese Platters - Assorted game biltong (springbok, kudu, beef) with aged cheddar, gouda, and chili-infused cheeses
Mini Braai Broodjies - Miniature versions of the classic toasted sandwich with cheddar, tomato, and onion grilled over the fire
Corn Ribs with Smoked Paprika Butter - Sweetcorn quarters chargrilled until smoky, brushed with paprika-infused butter
Mini Wors Bites with Mustard Dip - Bite-sized boerewors skewered and served with a tangy whole-grain mustard dip
Boerewors - Traditional South African sausage, coiled and grilled to juicy perfection
Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary Marinade - Tender lamb cutlets marinated in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary
Whole Grilled Snook with Apricot Basting
Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings - Grilled wings glazed with a homemade sticky barbecue sauce featuring honey, soy, and smoked paprika
Malva Pudding with Amarula Cream Sauce - Traditional South African sponge cake served with a warm custard flavored with Amarula liqueur
Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Honey and Lime - Sweet and tangy dessert, charred over the fire, drizzled with honey and a squeeze of lime juice
Koeksisters - Syrup-soaked braided doughnuts for a sweet, sticky finish
Traditional Trifle - Layers of sponge cake soaked in sherry, custard, jelly, and fruit, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds
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