Isla cooks Cape Town- private chef experience
Private Cape Town meals, made with love and my signature sunshine-inspired style
Chef in Cape Town
Provided at your home
Bougie breakfast spread
€ 45
Minimum € 148 to book
Start your holiday right with a beautiful breakfast spread waiting at your Airbnb on arrival.
The menu includes:
• Artisanal pastries
• Seasonal fruit platter
• Freshly pressed juice
• Homemade granola with yoghurt
Serving suggestions and reheating instructions are included to ensure a seamless, stress-free brunch.
Dine in boxes
€ 47
Minimum € 148 to book
Take the hassle out of stocking your Airbnb fridge and let Isla Cooks Cape Town do the heavy lifting. Each Dine-In Box is freshly prepared and can be tailored to your dietary preferences, or you can choose from our beautifully curated menus featuring South African, Greek, Italian, or Asian-inspired dishes. Everything is ready to enjoy with minimal effort — all the flavour, none of the fuss.
La Isla Vita
€ 57
Minimum € 148 to book
A modern take on rustic Italian classics — elegant, flavour-packed, and seasonal.
Starter
Heirloom tomato & burrata, basil, parmesan crisp.
Main
Herb-stuffed chicken roulade, polenta, caponata, balsamic glaze.
Dessert
Deconstructed tiramisu with chocolate & espresso.
Modern comfort
€ 65
Minimum € 257 to book
• Starter: Trout Tartare, Mango Salsa, Coriander Oil, Crispy Shallots, Lime Aioli
• Main: Crispy Pork Belly, Pea Purée, Baby Carrots with Brown Butter, Herbed Salad, Vermouth Jus
• Dessert: White Chocolate Parfait, Melon in Citrus Syrup, Caramelised White Chocolate Crumble
French fare
€ 70
Minimum € 138 to book
A refined French-inspired menu with classic technique and a modern twist.
• Seared Scallop
Cauliflower purée, apple gel, pancetta crumb, served in shell
• Chicken Ballotine
Mushroom duxelles, pommes Anna, wilted greens, truffle velouté
• Strawberry & Rosé Tartlet
White chocolate crémeux, glazed strawberries, rose petals
South African food journey
€ 75
Minimum € 415 to book
South African Fine Dining Tasting Menu
Celebrating local flavour with elegance and creativity
First Course
Ostrich Tataki with naartjie ponzu, microgreen salad and crispy leeks.
Starter
Savoury Doughnut with biltong pâté, blueberry-rooibos gel, crispy shallots, and micro herbs.
Main
Beef Fillet with sweet potato fondant, roasted beetroot in buchu vinaigrette, wild rocket, and Pinotage jus.
Dessert
Milk tart crème brûlée with cinnamon crumb, compressed apricots, fynbos honey tuile, yogurt snow
You can message Isla to customise or make changes.
My qualifications
15 years of experience
I'm a passionate recipe developer, private chef, and food consultant.
Career highlight
I worked for seven years as a pastry chef for Bill Granger's group Granger & Co.
Education and training
I hold a City and Guilds qualification in patisserie.
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My specialities
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I’ll come to you
I travel to guests in Cape Town. To book in a different location, you can message me.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 2 and up can attend.
Accessibility
Message your host for details. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 3 days before the start time for a full refund.
€ 70
Minimum € 138 to book
Free cancellation
Chefs on Airbnb are vetted for quality
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