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Chef May | Jamaican Chef in Australia

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When they ask what I bring to the table… 👀🧑🏽‍🍳

The answer? A whole platter, obviously. 😉
A little bit of everything, beautifully plated.

Because when it comes to food, why settle for one when you can have a platter full of deliciousness?

Now, be honest… which platter are you reaching for first? 👇🏽

#MyChefMay #privatecheflife #cheflife #foodplatter #foodpresentation taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @mychefmay

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19 hours ago

Crudo is my go-to for entertaining. Quick, easy, and stunning without doing too much. 😉

All you need is the freshest fish you can get your hands on and a sharp knife.

Comment STUNNING and I’ll send you the full recipe!

#MyChefMay #crudo #privatecheflife #easyentertaining #foodinspirations by @mychefmay

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4 days ago

Entertaining season is upon us, and this is one of my OGs. A proper Reuben. 🥪

The secret is in the toasted spice crust. Black peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and smoked salt. Simple ingredients, done properly.

Comment REUBEN below for the full recipe and step-by-step method.

#MyChefMay #reubensandwich #pastrami #sandwichlover #privatechef taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @mychefmay

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6 days ago

I know I should sleep, but the voices in my head said…
“Go make something to eat.” 😂

And who am I to ignore good advice?

What’s your late-night craving?

#MyChefMay #cheflife #privatecheflife #foodie #chefreels by @mychefmay

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8 days ago

Being a chef looks glamorous when the food hits the table. The work that gets it there? Not always so much. 😂

It’s the discipline to show up, the pressure to deliver, the mistakes you learn from, and the standards you refuse to compromise.

Talent might get you started, but consistency is what keeps you booked.

Because anyone can admire the finished plate. Not everyone sees what it took to get there.

What do you think matters more in this industry: talent or discipline? 👇

#MyChefMay #cheflife #privatecheflife #behindthescenes #melbournechef by @mychefmay

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11 days ago

iPhone Memories: “Remember this beautiful moment? 🥰”

No Apple, and why are you triggering me this early in the morning?

😭

#mychefmay #cheflife #privatechef #champagne #memories by @mychefmay

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12 days ago

What makes me happy as a private chef?
A little cooking, a little exploring, a lot of family time… and nobody asking me to cook when I’m off duty. 😂

Because yes, I love what I do. But even chefs need to put the apron down, eat someone else’s food, and remember they have a life outside the kitchen.

The real luxury? Doing what you love and having people you love to come home to. ❤️

What’s your version of a perfect day?

#MyChefMay #privatechef #cheflife
#behindthescenes #melbourne by @mychefmay

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13 days ago

One of my favourite things to make for my husband and I at home is Sushi. I’m obsessed. And when i go out I don’t want options. I want sushi. In everything. 😂

If it comes with Õtoro, even better. If it comes with Caviar, we’re practically family.

I’m not saying I have a favourite, but the evidence is becoming rather difficult to ignore.

What’s the one food you could happily eat on repeat?

#MyChefMay #sushilover #melbournefoodies #melbourne #cheflife by @mychefmay

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15 days ago

What I saw vs. what I made. 👀

This is probably the most accurate representation of being a chef. You see a few ingredients, start playing around, and somehow end up with something completely different on the plate.

That’s the fun part of cooking — taking what you have and making it work.

What would you make with these ingredients?

#MyChefMay #privatechefs #cheflife #foodcreations #melbournechef by @mychefmay

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18 days ago

Simple. Delicious. Just for me.

Sometimes you don’t need to cook for a crowd. Just a good meal, a little time in the kitchen, and something that hits the spot.

Because chefs deserve to cook for themselves too. 😉

What’s your go-to meal when you’re cooking just for yourself?

#MyChefMay #cheflife #privatecheflife #homecooking #simplemeals by @mychefmay

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20 days ago

This is the part of being a chef I really enjoy.

Taking a few good ingredients and figuring out what they want to be.

Sometimes it’s planned. Sometimes it’s me standing in the kitchen thinking, “Right… let’s see where this goes.”

Either way, the plate usually tells me when I’ve got it right.

What would you like to see me create next?

#privatecheflife #cheflife #chefcreations #melbournefoodies #MyChefMay by @mychefmay

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22 days ago

Things I miss about restaurant service.

There’s something about everyone being in it together.

Nobody needs a briefing mid-service. Table 12 needs their mains and suddenly it’s a matter of national importance.

Private cheffing is a different kind of pressure.

The client is usually the most chilled person in the room.

It’s everyone around them.

House managers. Security. EAs/PAs. Constantly shifting timings. Information everyone somehow had except you.

And with Game of Thrones-level power struggles happening around you…

Restaurant pressure is physical.
Private-chef pressure is psychological warfare.

I’m naturally awkward though, so me walking into heated conversations like,
“Do you want this now or…?”

…is apparently why my clients love me. 😂

#MyChefMay #privatecheflife #privatedining #cheflife #hospitality by @mychefmay

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25 days ago