WINE, BEVERAGES AND SERVICE STAFF

Private Chef Wine Pairing & Cocktail Service Guide

Private chef service starts from €85 per person on every day of the week and in every season. Eight guests is the hard booking minimum. Justin specialises in events for 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups welcome and scoped individually.

Wine Recommendations

Wine recommendations are available during menu planning. Alcohol purchase and opening, decanting or pouring are not part of standard service.

Agreed Beverage Packages

Justin can purchase wine or other alcohol, and provide opening, decanting and pouring, only as part of an agreed wine-pairing or beverage package.

Additional Professionals

Bartenders, servers and sommeliers can be arranged. Requested beverage services and additional professionals are included in the custom quote, with no fixed public prices.

Planning and Response

Book as early as possible. We recommend at least four weeks for normal dates and eight weeks for peak dates and seasons. The shortest accepted notice is seven days, subject to availability.

Availability confirmation, custom menu and quote are provided within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are wine recommendations available?

Yes. Justin can recommend wines to suit the agreed menu.

Is wine service standard?

No. Opening, decanting and pouring are included only in an agreed wine-pairing or beverage package.

Can Justin purchase alcohol?

Only as part of an agreed wine-pairing or beverage package.

Can a bartender or sommelier be arranged?

Yes. Bartenders, servers and sommeliers can be arranged.

How is beverage service priced?

Requested beverage and staffing services are included in the custom quote. No fixed price is published.

Ready to Book Your Private Chef Experience?

Single-event service includes custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at the client location, plating and service, and cleanup.

Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026.