Every plate tells a story through flavour, texture and memory.
A dining experience created just for you.
Private Chef in Rotorua
Rich Johns Private Chef creates personalised dining experiences in your home, holiday accommodation or private event space. Each menu is created around the occasion, your preferences and the best seasonal produce available.
FOOD
Thoughtful cooking, seasonal produce, your own space.
PRIVATE DINING
From intimate dinners to larger gatherings, each menu is created around the occasion, the setting and the season, taking your preferences and dietary requirements into consideration.
I take care of the preparation, cooking and service, so the focus stays on the food and the people you’re sharing it with.
ABOUT RICH
Food is shaped by the places we go, the people we meet and the things we remember
A market in another country or town. A dish shared with family and friends. A technique picked up along the way. A flavour that stays with you.
I’m Rich, a private chef based in Rotorua, and my cooking is shaped by those experiences — brought together with seasonal New Zealand produce and a focus on food that is thoughtful, full of flavour and a little unexpected.
LETS CREATE SOMETHING
Planning a private dinner, celebration or small gathering?
Tell me a little bit about what you have in mind and I’ll be in touch to discuss the finer details.