Chef Ben · Private Chef Sydney & Melbourne

Private Dining,
Created Around You.

Restaurant-style dining. Your home. Your occasion.

Globally trained · Technique-led · Completely bespoke

Private

Created around you

9+

Years of experience

Two cities

Sydney & Melbourne

Bespoke

Every menu and plan

The Chef Ben collection

Your occasion,
elevated with intention.

Private dining is the heart of Chef Ben. From an intimate dinner to a signature multi-course journey or a beautifully considered event, every experience is shaped around your story.

Private Dining
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The flagship experience

Private Dining

Restaurant-style dining in your home, created around your occasion. A bespoke menu, refined plating and warm personal service from beginning to end.

Date nights, anniversaries, birthdays and intimate celebrations
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Chef Ben Experience
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The signature journey

Chef Ben Experience

A signature multi-course experience where each plate tells part of the story—creative, personal and designed to unfold beautifully across the evening.

Milestone dinners, culinary celebrations and guests who want something distinctive
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Bespoke Events
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Celebrations with intention

Bespoke Events

Thoughtful food and polished hospitality for birthdays, anniversaries, private celebrations and intimate corporate gatherings.

Celebrations, private parties, intimate groups and meaningful occasions
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Looking for weekly meal preparation, platters or celebration cakes? These are available as secondary services by enquiry.

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Service areas

Private dining in Sydney and Melbourne

Share your city, suburb and preferred date to begin a tailored conversation about your occasion.

Sydney

Private chef in Sydney

Flagship private dining, the signature Chef Ben Experience and bespoke celebrations, created around your Sydney occasion.

Availability and travel are confirmed during your enquiry.

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Melbourne

Private chef in Melbourne

Flagship private dining, the signature Chef Ben Experience and bespoke celebrations, created around your Melbourne occasion.

Availability and travel are confirmed during your enquiry.

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Simple from the start

From first conversation
to the final plate.

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Choose

Explore the experiences and select the service that suits your occasion.

02

Share

Tell Chef Ben about your guests, needs, tastes, timing and location.

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Enquire

Send your preferred date through the private enquiry form to start your tailored quote conversation.

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Enjoy

Everything is prepared with technique, care and genuine hospitality.

Chef Ben Orora plating a dish

Globally trained

B.H.M.S. Switzerland · Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie

Meet Chef Ben

Heritage, technique
and generous hospitality.

Chef Ben grew up in Kenya with a passion for food and the people it brings together. His culinary journey continued through Europe and Australia, shaping a style that combines East African heritage, global flavours and classical technique.

Today, he creates intimate private dining experiences, signature multi-course journeys and memorable events for clients across Sydney and Melbourne—always personal, always considered.

“Hands down, technique.”

I am always amazed to see how people with the same ingredients create different, unique and delicious creations. This is possible by technique.

Kind words

Remembered long after the table is cleared.

★★★★★

“Chef Ben put together an amazing and delicious vegan menu with so much flavour for our New Year's Eve dinner. He was lovely and professional, and the food was absolutely amazing.”

Lauren Strachan
★★★★★

“Chef Ben cooked an amazing three-course meal which was delicious and creative, combining flavours and elevating the small details. A five-star restaurant experience at home.”

Jason To
★★★★★

“Chef Ben Orora is a wonderful chef with a wonderful personality. He was friendly, professional and presented us with an awesome meal and experience.”

Ruth Constantine

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Before you book

Every detail,
considered.

How do I book Chef Ben?

Use any Book Now button to reach the private enquiry form. Share your preferred date and the details of your occasion without leaving this website.

Can the menu suit dietary requirements?

Yes. Menus are created around your guests, preferences and dietary requirements. Include the details in your enquiry.

Where does Chef Ben provide private dining?

Chef Ben offers private dining in Sydney and Melbourne, subject to availability. Share your city, suburb and preferred date so travel and logistics can be confirmed in your tailored quote.

What happens after I send a request?

Chef Ben will be in touch personally to discuss availability, your bespoke menu and a tailored quote. Your date is confirmed only after the details are agreed.

Private dining · Chef Ben Experience · Bespoke events

The right experience begins
with a conversation.

Enquire for Your Date

Private enquiry

Your table begins
with a conversation.

Tell Chef Ben about your occasion in Sydney or Melbourne. This begins a conversation about availability, your bespoke menu and a tailored quote, so the details are considered before your date is confirmed.

0421 287 105 Sydney & Melbourne, Australia Tailored quote after the details are discussed

Need to speak sooner?

You can contact Chef Ben directly while your date is being discussed.

Enquire for your date

Plan your experience

Every experience is individually priced after Chef Ben discusses availability, your bespoke menu and the details of your occasion. Your date is confirmed only after the details are agreed.

Your enquiry begins a conversation about availability, your bespoke menu and a tailored quote.