A Custom Fine Dining Experience
One Cooks Kitchen where service is our passion
Bespoke Culinary Creations
Indulge in a tailor-made dining experience crafted just for you.
Every menu is meticulously designed to your tastes, featuring only the finest, locally sourced ingredients for an unforgettable gastronomic journey.
Seamless Luxury Service
From hand-selecting the freshest ingredients to securing top-tier service staff, every detail is handled with precision.
You won’t have to step into a grocery store or lift a finger - just sit back and savor the experience.
Impeccable Elegance, Effortlessly Maintained
Your home remains pristine from start to finish.
Once the last course is served, my team ensures every surface sparkles, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - enjoying your evening.
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Luxury Catering
Planning a refined event for 30 or 150?
Whether you’re hosting a stylish wedding, impressing international clients, or celebrating a major milestone - One Cooks Kitchen turns your vision into an unforgettable culinary experience.
From signature canapés to plated elegance and lavish buffets, we do more than cater. We craft experiences.
Catering with Intention & Style
Led by renowned chef Johnny Engelbrecht, our team brings over 34 years of global culinary experience to your table designed around your tastes, your guests, and your budget.
You’ll enjoy white-glove service, exquisite presentation, and flavour that lingers long after the last glass is poured.
We provide:
Bespoke menu design (or bring your own favourites)
Full kitchen brigade with on-site chefs
Bartenders, waitstaff, and service managers
Elegant plated dining, food stations, or luxury buffets
Complete service and clean-up
We Cater For:
Weddings & Large Celebrations
From intimate weddings to 150+ guest receptions
Engagement dinners & rehearsal events
Champagne brunches, day-after feasts
Destination wedding catering across Cape Town & surrounds
Corporate Events & Business Dining
Client dinners & executive luncheons
Company celebrations & staff events
Year-end functions & team retreats
Luxury villa events for visiting teams or VIPs
Upscale Private Events
Birthday celebrations & anniversaries
Garden parties, cocktail evenings
Holiday gatherings with themed menus
Family-style dinners for 20+ guests
Let’s Bring Your Event to Life
This isn’t just about food. It’s about how people feel when they’re at your event. Satisfied. Seen. Delighted.
And maybe a little spoiled.
Ready to serve Cape Town’s most exclusive events without the hassle.
BeBes
Bespoke Snack Platters
We Shop - We Cook - We Serve - You Eat - We Clean
About Chef Johnny: Crafting Culinary Experiences, Not Just Meals
Every meal tells a story - and Chef Johnny’s began in a humble home kitchen, inspired by the magic his mother created with simple ingredients. That spark led to a 30-year journey across kitchens around the world, refining his craft and passion for unforgettable dining.
Chef Johnny is more than a private chef - he’s a culinary curator. With a sharp eye for premium local produce and a philosophy rooted in scratch-made excellence, every dish is tailored to his client’s exact tastes. From multi-course feasts to bespoke plant-based menus, his style is deeply personal and globally inspired, with a signature flair for Asian cuisine.
He’s served some of South Africa’s most distinguished families with meals that balance elegance, flavour, and nourishment. From shopping to clean-up, Johnny handles every detail, so you can simply relax and savour.
To him, food isn’t just food - it’s art, connection, and celebration. Let Chef Johnny turn your next event into a dining experience worth remembering.