Private Chef & Culinary Consultant
Eclectic, season-led cooking shaped by classical training, travel, and time spent in professional kitchens around the world.
Based in Melbourne, available throughout Victoria and for destination engagements across Australia and internationally.
Chef Erwin Joven
I create thoughtful food experiences for private clients and select properties. My work is guided by season, place, and the people I’m cooking for, drawing on decades spent in ultra-luxury resorts, boutique hotels, private islands, and highly personal dining environments.
From intimate in-residence dining to short-term professional engagements, my approach is calm, discreet, and precise — gourmet food that feels considered, balanced, and appropriate to its setting.
Sample Menus
Indicative menus from private chef work and luxury hospitality projects.
Each menu is bespoke, shaped by season, place, and purpose.
Testimonials
“Erwin has worked with the family on several occasions and is very highly regarded. His cooking is thoughtful, full of flavour, and always in tune with what the family feels like eating at the time, which is a rare quality.
He carries himself with complete professionalism, understands the importance of discretion, and is one of the strongest private chefs we have engaged.”
“Chef Erwin’s meals were outstanding, combining flavour, balance, and attention to detail. Each menu was carefully tailored to the pace of our stay, from relaxed breakfasts to boat picnics and informal beach dinners, always showcasing the best local Australian produce.
A memorable part of our time on Lizard Island.”