Private Dining Experiences Byron Bay

Intimate Dining, Unforgettable Flavours

Curated multi-course experiences crafted for life's special moments.

A Bespoke Culinary Journey

Each private dining experience is designed around you. We create custom tasting menus that showcase seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients transformed into dishes that surprise and delight.

A Bespoke Culinary Journey

Each private dining experience is designed around you. We create custom tasting menus that showcase seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients transformed into dishes that surprise and delight.

Perfect For Special Moments

Whether it’s an anniversary, milestone birthday, intimate gathering or date night, our private dining experiences turn any occasion into an unforgettable event. Ideal for groups of 2-12 guests.

The Full Experience

From the initial menu consultation to the final course, we handle every detail. Expect beautiful presentation, attentive service, and a seamless experience from start to finish – including cleanup.

The Full Experience

From the initial menu consultation to the final course, we handle every detail. Expect beautiful presentation, attentive service, and a seamless experience from start to finish – including cleanup.

About Chef David Lisken

I am blessed with a deep understanding of diverse culinary traditions and techniques. With over a decade of experience in the kitchen, I have been privileged to prepare meals in some of the world’s most sacred settings and for esteemed guests like Gordon Ramsey and Malcom Turnbull. I have since become dedicated to creating health foods, plant-based dishes, and meals for yoga retreats. I am dedicated to crafting meals for yoga retreats and conscious food lovers using only the finest ingredients to create unexpected flavors that will leave you speechless.

Why Choose David As Your Retreat Catering Chef

Expertise and Passion

Chef David Lisken brings over a decade of culinary experience, having cooked for esteemed personalities like Gordon Ramsey and Malcolm Turnbull. His deep understanding of diverse culinary traditions and techniques ensures that every meal is a masterpiece.

Health-Focused Cuisine

We specialize in health foods and plant-based dishes, perfect for yoga retreats and conscious food lovers. Chef David is dedicated to creating meals that are both nutritious and delicious, using only the finest ingredients.

Unforgettable Flavors

Our commitment to crafting unexpected and delightful flavors will leave you speechless. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to provide a unique culinary experience that stands out, making your meals not just food, but a memorable event.

Client Testimonials

“David is a marvel. I haven’t met a chef yet who can extract such deep flavours from his ingredients. And his plant-based desserts are each a delightful surprise. Delicious and intriguing when you know the ingredients he has used. David is also a completely versatile chef who can create wonderful culinary journeys, whatever the brief, whoever the diners. And the food presentation is next level. He is a food stylist and superstar chef in one. To top it all off, David’s a pleasure to work with. A man who is deeply curious and passionate about his craft which is reflected in the food he prepares with love.”
– Michelle

“Chef David Lisken catered for my fiftieth birthday party recently. My guests and I were thoroughly spoilt with his creative ideas and attention to detail. He prepared a sumptuous vegan spread which was so much more than I had anticipated. David makes such an effort to pick the best produce and create dishes which are outstandingly tasty and healthy. The desserts were decadent. The vegan chocolate mud cake was my favourite…moist and chocolaty and presented so beautifully with rose petals and fruit.
It was the most wonderful way to celebrate!”
– Liesl

“I recently hired David, a plant-based chef, to cater my husband’s birthday party. Despite booking last minute, David went above and beyond in preparing a 10-dish menu and a beautiful cake. He was extremely professional and quick to respond to all my inquiries. David’s level of care and pride in his craft was evident in every detail, from the setup in our open kitchen to the complexity and beauty of the dishes he prepared. Our guests were amazed by the experience of watching him work and the incredible taste of food. I highely recommend David to anyone looking for a talented and professional chef.”
– Leelou