Did you know that the average household spends from $104 per week on groceries for a single person and from $314 per week for a couple with teenage children? Not to mention the time taken to shop and then there is the preparation, which research suggests sees Australians spending over 6 hours a week on!
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Given how busy we all are, how long we work and how much time we spend in traffic, isn’t there a better way to serve a healthy dinner?
Fast food is definitely not the answer, for the hips or the hip pocket.
There is a third option now, Gourmet Meal Delivery by Your Private Chef.
Don’t settle for unhealthy fast food. Choose Your Private Chef to stock your fridge and freezer with very cost effective, chef-created home-style meals. Perfect for taking to work, enjoying with the family or eating alone. With meals starting from $6.96, this service will be the ultimate time-saver without feeling any ‘fast-food guilt’.
Featured menu item
Chicken Cacciatore & Steamed Rice (400g) GF DF from $12
Chicken, onion, garlic, white wine, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, sugar, anchovy fillets, Kalamata olives, parsley, capsicum
A weekly meal plan that fits your lifestyle
Choose a balanced and personalised food program, from one of our many value packs, created to make ordering easy based on your tastes and family size. Or if you prefer, just choose each dish individually, paired with sides and desserts.
12 Meal Value Pack –great variety, great value for only $105
The perfect way to begin your weekly meal delivery services, with a great combination of meat, pasta, rice and veggie classics. 12 meals for only $105.
Meat Lovers Pack – one of our most popular!
For the carnivore-loving foodie, this value pack contain 10 meals for only $105, with beautiful options such as our 2016 Australian Food Awards Gold Medal Winner BBQ grilled Cajun chicken breast, roasted sweet potato mash, and seasoned steamed vegetables.
New Mum’s Pantry – the perfect combination of nurturing meals
12 meals plus 12 lactation cookies for only $120, a wonderful nutrient dense pack ideal for new mums.
The Family Pack – family classics that everyone will love
The perfect family classics pack designed to easily feed mum, dad and the kids with our gourmet meal delights such as lasagne, quiche, soups, pasta and event a crumbed chicken dish.
Bulk serves ensure the whole family can eat in unison!
Featured menu item
Mini Chocolate Croissant Pastry from Noisette Bakery from $4.4
A classic French-style mini chocolate croissant from the renowned Noisette Bakery. Made with delicate, buttery layers of flaky pastry and filled with
Order your packs online today!
How it works
Order online for fast service
Order as you need to! The fastest and easiest way to order is online via our shopping cart.
Just place your order by 12pm each Monday to ensure you are booked in for our Tuesday delivery service. For all Family Packs, please ensure orders are in by Friday 3pm.
Questions? Feel free to call our office on 0497 333 100.
Delivery and packaging
Our deliveries take place each Tuesday between 2pm and 7pm.
You can expect your delivery in an insulated white Styrofoam box, designed to keep your meals in their frozen condition for up to 4 hours.
Featured menu item
Large Muffin (molten chocolate) from Noisette Bakery from $6.5
So fresh and delicious!
We recommend placing your meals in the freezer as soon as you receive them.
If you plan on being out during your Tuesday afternoon delivery, please ensure your box is safe to leave in front of your door.
Alternatively, arrange for a different address (like work) to accept your meals to ensure they are taken care of in your absence.
We Deliver Across Melbourne
From our Caulfield kitchen, we deliver catering to suburbs all across Melbourne — including Bendigo · Fitzroy North · Gladstone Park · Docklands · Oakleigh · Gowanbrae and dozens more.
Heating and eating
In your delivery slip, you will notice a guide for how to reheat your meals.
Follow the instructions for your dish. If you don’t own a microwave you can definitely do things the old fashioned way (we do!) and defrost slowly in the fridge overnight and use stove top or oven to reheat.
Just remember, your packaging is only microwave-safe (no oven!) and we recommend taking the lid off before you microwave.
Switch fast food for gourmet meal delivery today!
Place your order online today to start receiving delicious, healthy, and easy-to-prepare meals for you and your entire family.
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Full menu, packages, and pricing — cooked fresh in our Caulfield kitchen and delivered ready to serve.
How Your Private Chef Helps You with Meal Delivery
If you’re planning Meal Delivery in Melbourne and want it handled properly, we make it straightforward. You tell us about your event — guest count, date, location, dietary needs — and we design a custom menu around your guests. Our chefs cook everything in our Caulfield commercial kitchen and we deliver it beautifully presented in eco-friendly platters, ready to serve.
You don’t need to source ingredients, hire a chef, or worry about cleanup. You take the lid off, use your own tongs, and serve. For larger events (typically 80+), we can also arrange chafing dishes, grazing styling, and service staff — quoted separately based on your event.
We’ve spent fourteen years catering Melbourne events — corporate functions, weddings, milestone celebrations, family dinners, and everything in between. Over two thousand events served, four hundred verified customer reviews, full public liability and food safety compliance. The food is the same restaurant-grade craft every time, because our chefs stay in the kitchen rather than getting shipped to events one at a time.
Get in Touch with Your Private Chef
Ready to discuss your event? Get a custom menu and quote in one business day — no obligation. We’ll ask about your guests, your venue, your dietary needs, and your preferences, and we’ll come back with a tailored plan.
Call or text: 0497 333 100
Email: info@yourprivatechef.com.au
Caulfield kitchen pickup or delivery across Melbourne.
