Kia Ora

Welcome to my website. I am an internationally trained chef with over 20 years experience, having worked in 5 star and Michellin Starred establishments in London.

My cuisine is modern and affordable and has been inspired by my world wide travels in my quest to satisfy my taste buds.

I am an organic chef and when ever possible I grow and use produce from my own spray free garden. I also use and source seasonal local organic produce from the Island. Freshness, quality and flavour are of the utmost importance to me.

I cater anything from romantic dinners a deux through to weddings, so whether you are renting holiday accommodation, celebrating something special or just feel like a break from cooking, choose to indulge yourselves with the luxury of the services of a personal chef

 

 

"Hi Deb,
I wanted to express my gratitude to you, thank you very much for the service that you guys provided for us and for the divine cuisine. The menu was perfect and exactly how I’d pictured and imagined it to be. Thank you for your professional way of dealing with everything and thank you for corresponding with me by email over the last few months, I’m so glad that everything worked out perfectly for Benoit and myself.
Check out this link, we were on TV1 News World Cup Waiheke News Report

Thank you once again, I will be sure to pass on your name to friends and family.
"Regards Betty Visensang"

 

"Hi Deb,
I just wanted to send you a BIG thank you for yesterday – you were fantastic and the food amazing as always! Everyone raved about the food and you coped so well with our funny house and kitchen!!
Thanks too to Jacqueline – it was so great having you both there!  
Thanks again babe and look forward to seeing you on the island again soon
Cheers"
Siobhan Wilson Sales and Marketing Manager for Marisco Vineyard

 

"Hi Deb,
The families gone and we are all cleaned up!Thanks for a great evening, it was a wonderful birthday surprise for Joan and it meant that we could all relax and enjoy the evening without worrying about cooking and cleaning up. The meal was lovely and you and Lexie both did a very prosessional job- you are a great team!
Many thanks and hope to have you both back in the near future"
Very best wishes
Donna & Dean

Hi Chef Deb,
Thank you so much for the wonderful Night in Tuscany at the Tree Bungalow, Palm Beach Bungalows.  Rex and I had a wonderful night on Good Friday this Easter.  The food was beautiful and the presenttion fantastic, as was your company.
Thanks again,
Lynn & Rex

 

"Hi Deb,
Thank you very much for the wonderful lunch you catered for my wedding at Onetangi . The food was amazing as was the presentation. Lexie the waiter was also fantastic, professional and really made the experience for us into a memorable day we will never forget. The whole process of organisation was easy and stress free. I would recommend (and have done) to anyone who wants something special and really affordable to call Chef Deb!!
Best regards"
Vanessa and John Pye

 

"Hi Deb,
Just want to thank you for the fabulous meal you catered at The Beach Bach on Monday the 28TH. It was amazing and my partner and I really enjoyed it. Alece the waiter was great as well. Thank you again I will certainly recommend you to everyone."
'Craig Skevington"

 

Hi Deb,
Just writing to say thank you so much for looking after my mum and dad on Friday 18th at Heartsong Retreat and making their wedding anniversary so special. They thoroughly enjoyed their meal and just loved the whole experience. They were delighted and mum said they wasted nothing enjoying some left overs the next day too. You are doing something very special Deb and all the very best wishes for the future.
"Kind Regards Debbie Hounsell"

 

Hi Deb,
Thank you for the wonderful lunch on Saturday that you prepared for my 50TH. All my guests enjoyed the food immensely and have been raving about it all week. It was just wonderful to sit back and let someone else do the cooking for a change. The flavors of the food all complemented each other and my favorite would have been the tarts for dessert-I would love the recipe. Once again thank you for making my day so special.
"Tonia Timmins, Travel Consultant and Wedding Specialist, Bon Voyage Cruises, Parnell, Auckland

"I knew all would be in good hands for “all things food”! From coming up with menu’s, purchasing, preparing and serving. Three days of food heaven!! Being in the wine industry we are used to teasing our taste buds with all sorts of delights and chef Debs food was right up there. Her infectious personality and love of life came through in her cooking and presentation..."
Brent Marris – Marisco Vineyards

 

"Chef Deb cooked for us on our birthday and what a meal! Equal to any of the top restaurants and with personal service. Where else can you pop out and talk to the chef whilst she cooks the lobsters and organic eye fillet steaks? Melt in the mouth stuff. The whole meal was absolutely superb."
Trip Adviser-KiwiNimrod-Luxury on Waiheke.

"Hi Deb, a quick note to say a big THANK YOU for a lovely evening on Saturday. We all felt utterly spoiled and really enjoyed your meal - we're still raving about the venison and jus - what a talent!
Thanks again!
Kind regards
Anne Loft