Private Chef Melbourne | Tapas Madriz

Private Chef Melbourne

Most dinner parties involve someone disappearing into the kitchen for most of the evening. The private chef experience flips that entirely — Ignacio is the entertainment, the cook, and the host all at once, while you sit with your guests and enjoy every minute of the occasion you planned.

Ideal for the moments in life that deserve more than a restaurant booking — anniversary dinners, milestone birthdays, intimate celebrations, or simply a Tuesday that deserves to be extraordinary.

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Tapas Madriz private chef cooking authentic Spanish cuisine at home

Madrid in your home

There is a particular kind of evening where everything slows down. Conversation deepens, time feels generous, and the food is so good that people stop mid-sentence to comment on it. That is what the private chef experience is designed to create. Ignacio brings Madrid into your home — the real saffron, the proper sofrito, the bomba rice cooked to the exact moment of socarrat. Not a performance. A genuinely beautiful meal, cooked with care, in the most intimate setting possible.

Your Personal Chef

Ignacio is with you for the entire experience — cooking, presenting each dish, and sharing the story behind every recipe. An evening you will remember for years.

Fully Custom Menu

Choose your tapas and paella from our full menu, tailored to your preferences and dietary requirements. Every dish made from scratch on the night.

Complete Service

Ignacio arrives, sets up, cooks, serves, and leaves your kitchen spotless. All you need to provide is the table, the company, and access to your stove and oven.

Premium Ingredients

Bomba rice, Spanish saffron, high-quality proteins, and fresh seasonal produce. The same quality you would find at a fine Spanish restaurant — in your home.

What's included

Ignacio as your personal chef for the evening

All ingredients sourced and prepared

Custom menu tailored to your preferences

Live cooking and presentation of each course

All equipment and cookware provided

Full kitchen cleanup after the meal

Dietary requirements fully accommodated

Serving items and eco-friendly tableware

Private chef packages

La Experiencia

$120pp

Groups of 8–15 guests

2 tapas of your choice
1 signature paella for the group
Full service & cleanup

El Chef's Table

$150pp

Groups of 8–15 guests

3 tapas of your choice
1 signature paella
La Viña Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Ignacio presents each dish to your guests
Full service & cleanup

La Cena Privada

Custom

Bespoke for special occasions

Fully bespoke menu designed with Ignacio
Multi-course Spanish dining experience
Premium ingredient upgrades available
Perfect for anniversaries & milestone events
Full service & cleanup

All packages include full setup and cleanup. Contact us to discuss your vision and we will create something special.

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Verified Google Reviews

What private dining clients say

Intimate dinners cooked live in your home — here's what guests experience.

★★★★★

"We had Chef Papi at a work function and his food was amazing, full of flavour which transported me back to my visit to Spain. He is quite a character and made us feel very welcome. The Chef's baked cheesecake — my word…"

Aris Gondopoulos

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★★★★★

"Tapas Madriz is a unique experience bringing the amazing flavours of Spain to your door! Definitely recommend for your next private function! The food is exceptional and the service is second to none!"

Maria Geldis

Google Review

★★★★★

"Chef Papi served up a storm at a big family gathering we had. He was awesome. Great service, amazing tasting paella and no mess left behind. Would definitely recommend and use again."

Lauren Haidar

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Reserve Your Date

Book Your Private Chef Experience

Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you with a tailored proposal within 24 hours.

Deposit

30% to secure your date

Balance due prior to event

Cancellation

Free before 7 days

50% charge within 7 days

Response Time

Within 24 hours

Mon – Sun

Private Chef Melbourne | Tapas Madriz