Luxury Private Chef & Butler Services
ABOUT CHEF & BUTLERS
Bringing Professional Hospitality, Fine Dining & Seamless Service Into Your Home
At Chef & Butlers, we believe exceptional hospitality is about more than simply preparing and serving food. It is about creating memorable experiences, anticipating your needs and ensuring every detail is handled with professionalism, discretion and care.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we provide premium private chef, butler and lifestyle services for private homes, villas, celebrations, corporate functions and special events.
Good Food | Happy Life

A PREMIUM HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE
Chef & Butlers is owned and operated by Gideon Keilla, a professional butler with a genuine passion for food, people and outstanding hospitality.
Our team consists of experienced and professionally trained chefs, butlers and hospitality specialists who bring international standards of service into your home or event.
From an intimate dinner for two to a large private celebration, we tailor our services around your requirements, ensuring a relaxed, elegant and completely personalised experience.

EXPERIENCE BEYOND FIVE-STAR
Our team has extensive experience within the hospitality industry, working alongside seasoned chefs and serving discerning local and international clients.
We have had the privilege of working with a number of high-profile personalities and clients, including Cheryl Cole, Eddie Jordan, Bernard Kantor, Sol Kerzner, Johan Rupert, Nicole Breytenbach Steiner, Lord Laidlaw and former DRC President Joseph Kabila, among others.
This experience has shaped our commitment to delivering service that goes beyond five-star standards.

OUR SERVICES
Private Chef Services
Enjoy restaurant-quality dining from the comfort and privacy of your own home or villa. Our chefs can create personalised menus around your tastes, dietary requirements and occasion.
Professional Butler Service
Experience elegant and attentive service from professionally trained butlers. From table service and guest hosting to ensuring every detail is taken care of, we make hospitality effortless.
Event & Function Support
Whether you are hosting a birthday, anniversary, dinner party, corporate function or special celebration, our team provides professional service to help your event run smoothly.
Home & Lifestyle Services
We offer practical lifestyle support designed to make your stay easier and more enjoyable, including housekeeping, personal shopping, villa preparation and more.
Luxury Add-On Services
Complete your experience with additional services such as chauffeur transfers, floral arrangements, décor, bar staff, security and personalised concierge assistance.

MORE THAN JUST CHEFS & BUTLERS
Our extensive range of additional services allows us to create a complete hospitality experience tailored to you.
- Personal Shopping
- Villa Stock-Up Before Arrival
- Professional Waiters
- Housekeepers
- Au Pairs & Nannies
- Babysitting
- Event Coordination
- Flowers & Décor
- Bar Supply & Bar Staff
- Airport Transfers
- Scenic & Adventure Tours
- Personal Fitness Training
- Health & Beauty Treatments
- Security Staff
- Children's Birthday Parties & Events
- Villa & Accommodation Rentals

OUR SIGNATURE SERVICE
Silver Service | Fine Dining | Buffet | Bar Service | Table Settings
Our team is experienced in a wide range of professional hospitality styles, including elegant silver service, buffet service, bar service, formal table settings, lunch and dinner service.
Whether you want a sophisticated formal dinner or a relaxed celebration with friends and family, we adapt our service to suit your occasion.
PROFESSIONALISM & DISCRETION
Your privacy and comfort are extremely important to us.
Our team is carefully selected and trained to provide service with discipline, confidentiality, professionalism, excellent manners and a polished appearance.
We understand that private hospitality requires trust, which is why we treat every home, guest and event with the utmost respect and discretion.
TAILORED AROUND YOU
No two clients are the same.
We take the time to understand your requirements, preferences and expectations before creating a service that works specifically for you.
From stocking your villa before arrival to preparing an unforgettable private dinner, serving your guests or arranging additional lifestyle services, we take care of the details so you can simply enjoy the experience.
AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday – Sunday | 7:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Whether you need a private chef for an evening, a professional butler for a special occasion or complete hospitality support during your stay, our team is ready to assist.
YOUR EXPERIENCE. OUR PASSION.
At Chef & Butlers, we bring together exceptional food, professional service and genuine hospitality to create experiences that are effortless, memorable and truly personal.