“Chef Mendi is a culinary genius. We feel so lucky to have found a chef at such an exemplary level, who creates the most special food for all of our events, both in intimate settings as well as with our larger parties.”
Reviews From Our Clients
“This was the perfect option for our event. The food was delicious (and there was plenty of it). Izzy was an excellent chef, easy to communicate with and was great with our guests!.” ★★★★★
Kristy, 02 Jan 2024 via Gathar
“It was a great lunch . The catering by Ilyes was so professional with wonderful produce and a well balanced menu. It was a delight to have Ilyes in our house.” ★★★★★
Karen Robinson, 26 Dec 2023 via Gathar
“We had an amazing experience with Izzy great food, great attitude. Can't wait to try his restaurant. Would definitely recommend him. The best baked cheese cake I have tried.” ★★★★★
Matthew, 30 Sep 2023 via Gathar
“The menu was great and worked very well for our extended family group. Izzy was great and very friendly while being sensitive and respectful of our space.” ★★★★★
Fiona Mackenzie, 03 Sep 2023 via Gathar
“Everything was fantastic, the food was great, the chef impeccable, great overall experience.” ★★★★★
Narelle Salmon, 06 Aug 2023 via Gathar
“Absolutely spectacular, I highly recommend Gathar. We had the Roast, Gathar and Feast for our wedding, it was so easy to use the online booking system and it took all the stress out of planning our wedding day. The food was absolutely divine, we were so impressed with the quality and flavours , our guests were commenting well after the day how good the food was. Our Chef Ilyes was amazing, such a beautiful personality with master culinary skills. I cannot find a fault, the whole experience was absolutely magnificent.” ★★★★★
Bec S., 22 Apr 2023 via Gathar
“It was a great experience. Izzy was so professional and a great chef, he was very lovely and the food was absolutely delicious.” ★★★★★
Neira Kurtovic, 12 Dec 2022 via Gathar
“We had a wonderful experience with our Culinarian, who was very friendly and created a delicious meal, beautifully presented and allowed me to relax and be with my guests rather than in the kitchen. Our Culinarian was also very good with the children in our group and created a delicious meal for them as well. I would highly recommend this service and look forward to booking again in the future.” ★★★★★
Karen White, 08 Dec 2022 via Gathar
“Very good particularly the main course, very easy, no fuss, good food and no mess to clear up. A great evening for our group of 8. Will use again.” ★★★★★
Stephen Hill, 01 Aug 2022 via Gathar
“The menu was amazing. Not exactly what we had expected - it exceeded all expectations. Dietary requirements happily met. Ilyes happily engaged with the extended family who wanted to practice their French. He was also very flexible with the less than satisfactory equipment provided by the AirBnB.” ★★★★★
Sarah Lukeman, 22 Jul 2022 via Gathar
“Izzy delivered a great night despite inclement weather. He even entertained the kids. Made the night easy. Menu had something for all. Loved the white cheesecake.” ★★★★★
Mark H., 03 Jul 2022 via Gathar
“This was a truly beautiful evening. Ilyes is an exceptional chef, he was thoughtful, very engaging and prepared a really delicious meal for us. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Thank you Gather for such a smooth process from start to finish.” ★★★★★
Stephanie Taylor, 09 Apr 2022 via Gathar
“We had Izzy as our Chief for my husbands birthday in Vacy the food was unbelievable and Izzy was charming, professional and connected with our group.” ★★★★★
Tania, 06 Jan 2024 via Gathar
“We had our Culinarian prepare a four course dinner for 11 of us to celebrate an 80th birthday at an Airbnb holiday home. Food was fabulous. Provided seafood for most but made an alternative for the non seafood eaters. All guests thoroughly enjoyed. Would highly recommend” ★★★★★
Emma Pryor, 03 Jan 2024 via Gathar
“Terrific Food, chef , timing all done beautifully.” ★★★★★
Victoria Farrow, 19 Nov 2023 via Gathar
“The menu options were a nice variety, serving sizes were generous with plenty of food left over. the flavours were lovely!” ★★★★★
Sandra Elia, 24 Sep 2023 via Gathar
“We had such a great night thanks to Izzy, his cooking was amazing and he left the kitchen spotless. Izzy was a friendly and interesting addition to our dinner party! I would definitely use gathar again to host a function, it was a relaxing and hassle free way to enjoy a night in.” ★★★★★
Emma, 27 Aug 2023 via Gathar
“Beautiful food and lovely chef. All round great experience!” ★★★★★
Patrice, 17 Jul 2023 via Gathar
“Our Chef was friendly, professional and entertaining. He was on time and kept the kitchen clean. We really appreciate his friendly conversation and delicious menu.” ★★★★★
Nelson, 16 Apr 2023 via Gathar
“Absolute perfection! Menu was amazing & our chef Izzy was just so lovely.” ★★★★★
Kym Falzon, 02 Apr 2023 via Gathar
“We loved the menu and the service. We are a group of 12 ladies who have a weekend away each year. We thought we would spoil ourselves with the Gathar experience. We certainly felt very spoilt. There was plenty of food. It was fantastic. Would not hesitate to recommend.” ★★★★★
Sharon, 13 Feb 2023 via Gathar
“Amazing food and service, Izzy was a delight.” ★★★★★
Di Peck, 08 Dec 2022 via Gathar
“It was excellent. Ilyes did a great job, he even managed to chat with guests while preparing dinner. The food was just as we had hoped. I would highly recommend Ilyes...” ★★★★★
David Taranto, 17 Oct 2022 via Gathar
“Our chef Ilyes Mendi was absolutely incredible he was friendly and professional His food was just absolutely amazing. I liked how he also explained each dish and a bit of history of where it originated which made the experience extra special.” ★★★★★
Amanda, 14 Aug 2022 via Gathar
“Amazing Food was spectacular Izzy is very talented.” ★★★★★
Rose, 28 Jul 2022 via Gathar
“The menu, the chef and the experience exceeded all our expectations. The Chef was personable and interactive with us and was way more than just "doing a job" The menu and food were exactly what we had asked for and superbly cooked and presented. I can recommend the chef and the experience.” ★★★★★
David Stern, 04 Jul 2022 via Gathar
“We really enjoyed everything on the menu with each course being greeting with Ooohs and ahhhs from the gathering. The salmon and steak were cooked to perfection and the vegetables were delicious. We found Izzy (our chef) to be very easy to work with and we all enjoyed his part of the celebration. Generally, the feedback has been extremely positive and everyone had a great time. Thank you.” ★★★★★
Christine Rawson, 29 Apr 2022 via Gathar
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contact@chefmendi.com
From the South Coast to the Hunter Valley
New South Wales, Australia