Private chef reviews, Queenstown

“Without doubt the best culinary experience I have had.”

Leanne Grace · wedding dinner for eight

Weddings, milestone birthdays, family reunions that took years to organise. These are the people who sat at the table, in private dinners and whole-stay villa bookings across Queenstown, Arrowtown and the Southern Lakes. Every review below comes straight from Google.

What guests wrote

         
   Ben Drougas 
 October 1, 2026
 
 
   We had an absolutely amazing experience with Fabien and Queenstown. From the very start his communication was excellent, he genuinely loves what he does and this comes out in the quality of his food. My family and I had a wonderful meal prepared by Fabien. We did his sharing menu and it was absolutely delicious.

It was incredibly professional, left the kitchen absolutely spotless, and we haven't had some yummy leftovers

Thank you Fabien my family and all I really enjoyed this
  
 
 
      
   lea sabbagh 
 September 22, 2026
 
 
   Where do I begin!!! From the start Fabien was so responsive, professional and answered all my questions and concerns with care. Came the event, it was an absolute hit. Food was a solid 10/10. Couldn’t fault anything. It was SO delicious that my friends and I are still talk about it. From the execution, presentation to the final product, he did not disappoint. It was such a good experience. The food was so generous. I’m so glad I went ahead with Fabien. You made our event so special by being there and creating a beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommend booking!
  
 
 
      
   Leanne Grace 
 September 1, 2026
 
 
   An evening with Chef Fabian was an experience to remember. Fabian created and delivered an impressive 5 course menu for our group of 8 on the evening of our wedding. Each course was verbally presented in detail and then delivered with absolute perfection. Without doubt the best culinary experience I have had. Thank you Fabian; you are a true artist and Sam and I will forever be grateful for your part in our story.
  
 
 
      
   J L 
 July 15, 2026
 
 
   Had the pleasure of having Fabien cooking for us on 2 occasions in Queenstown and both meals were great!
  
 
 
      
   Natalie Ferrari 
 May 26, 2026
 
 
   Four of us decided to treat ourselves to a private dining experience with Fabien. Every course was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. You can really tell how much care and talent goes into his food. He was super friendly, professional, and accommodating with dietary requirements, making the whole evening feel relaxed from start to finish. Can’t wait to book again in the future!
  
 
 
      
   Michael Solomon 
 April 25, 2026
 
 
   What an awesome experience it was! Fabian made some of the best food we’ve ever had. He even made my favourite dessert, burnt basque cheesecake! Highly highly recommended! Thank you again 🍻🙏
  
 
 
      
   AW 
 April 4, 2026
 
 
   Very enjoyable meal
  
 
 
      
   Cyrus Erickson 
 March 5, 2026
 
 
   We thoroughly enjoyed our private chef experience with Fabien. | My Private Chef. There were 10 of us, and we were also celebrating dual milestone birthdays!
We started with 3 “to start” dishes, including salmon rolled crepe, marinated eggplant, and a camembert crostini - which we enjoyed during cocktail hour. For main dishes, Fabien prepared tender lamb rump skewers, bavette grass-fed beef served with delicious fresh carrots and butternut squash sides. The food quality, quantity, presentation, and taste were all outstanding! The timing of the courses was perfect. We ended with Fabien’s grandmother’s apple crumble pie. Yum! Matthew’s help and good sense of humor were also fantastic. Fabien’s communication and planning - all via email - were very efficient. We highly recommend Fabien for your next celebration or event.
  
 
 
      
   Martin McCullough 
 December 29, 2025
 
 
   Very enjoyable evening with Chef Fabien!!.  Highly recommended!!!
  
 
 
      
   Tena Jones 
 November 4, 2025
 
 
   We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a private dining evening for a friends surprise birthday, and it was truly unforgettable! I’ve honestly never eaten anything so amazing before, every course was perfection.
What made it even more special was how the chef took the time to talk us through each dish beforehand, sharing the ingredients, inspiration, and little touches that made it all come to life. It turned dinner into such an engaging, personal experience.
The flavours, presentation, and atmosphere were exceptional from start to finish. It felt like fine dining in our own home, but somehow even better! A huge thank you for making the night so memorable.  I can’t recommend this experience highly enough! Thank you Fabian and your team 🥰
  
 
 
 
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