You are not cooking today.
A maximalist Mediterranean table set entirely for you — silver platters, white linen, crystal coupes, and the slow, soulful food of a European dinner party brought to your home.
With more than 15 years of experience as a chef across Europe, South America and Australia, Monique has curated many restaurants — including owning one — and has been involved in every creative layer of the process: from menu design and restaurant layout to food photography and full execution.
Today Monique brings that same curatorial vision to private dining — designing tables that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat from. Mediterranean cuisine is the heart of everything.
"Food is not just nourishment. It is atmosphere, culture, memory — and the table is where it all comes together."
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NOT.A"A table is where strangers become family, where time slows down, and where the meal becomes the memory."— Not.a Banquet · Private Chef · Brisbane & Gold Coast
I cannot express how amazing this experience was. The food was outstanding — Monique and Tom were exceptional. Loved everything about it and it far exceeded our expectations. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
Every dish had the wow factor. No one could say anything but how great it was — the food, the service, the interaction. Thanks for a genuinely good night.
A fantastic night. Monique went above and beyond with the food and the overall experience. One of those evenings you simply don't forget.
The food was all delicious! Plenty to choose from, and plenty of food all together. Could not have asked for more.
The food was spot on! Excellent quality and taste. Fantastic chef — would not hesitate to book again.
Tell me about your gathering — I'll recommend the perfect experience.
Tell me your guest count, dietary needs and your vision. I will design a menu entirely around you.
Market-fresh, seasonal and local. Olive oil, cheeses, ferments and warm bread, chosen the morning of.
We arrive, set the table and place everything fresh. No mess left behind.
The silver platters are laid, the linen is set. The evening belongs entirely to you.
Available for private dinners, celebrations, anniversaries and corporate events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Every booking starts as a conversation.