I create flavour-bursting, family-style private dining with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients—tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.

Mo Horne

I turn gatherings into memorable, family-style feasts.

I’m a private chef with 5–7 years of experience and a cookbook contributor, and I’m passionate about making your occasion or gathering extra special with delicious, flavour-bursting food. I particularly love family-style dining because I believe food is an imperative link that brings people together.

I create customised menus around your dietary preferences, tastes or restrictions, suited to any occasion. I focus on fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients—and I’d love to co-create a memorable gathering with you.

Let’s plan your menu

My secret in the kitchen is mixing flavours with vibrant colours of veg and spices.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook like an artist

Cooking is like creating an art piece or writing a song—just as there are so many colours and notes, there are so many flavours, and I love composing them into a meal that feels personal and exciting.

I’ve built my craft with strong foundations

I learned to cook through my training at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and I’ve shaped my style through years of hands-on private cheffing and contributing to cookbooks.

My signature is bold, colourful flavour

My philosophy is simple: I mix flavours with the vibrant colours of vegetables and spices to create food that feels generous, joyful and made to be shared.

Mo’s Menus

My menus are designed for relaxed, sociable dining—fresh, seasonal and full of flavour. I can tailor dishes to your preferences and dietary needs, and I’ll help you choose the right menu for your occasion.

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Reviews

We booked Chef Mo for a dinner requested by guests staying at one of our luxury properties. The feedback we received was that they had a perfect evening; service, food and hospitality was fantastic. And that they thoroughly recommend her services. It was the evening they were looking for.

Amina

Chef Mo went above and beyond to make my night special really appreciated it. If you have the chance please do accept her proposals you won’t be disappointed.

Sinethemba Nomatye

Thanks so much Chef MO, everything was amazing

Adri Rocher

Chef Mo was absolutely incredible. I needed to coordinate an intimate private dinner for my boss's birthday. Being on a completely different time zone, I was pretty worried about everything going smoothly and seamlessly but she gave me such peace of mind. She was professional, reliable, and exceeded all expectations to make the evening special. My bosses couldn't stop raving about the food. We will definitely hire her again in the future! 10/10 highly recommend!!!

Alissa Latow

Chef Mo and her team were amazing. While curating the perfect menu for our birthday she was patient, creative and kind. Thank you for an amazing experience!!!

Stanchelle Patterson

We had a great experience ! Chef Mo was amazing and her dishes were very tasteful. She was very educational, attentive, and clean. When we come back to visit we would definitely consider booking her again. Please if you have to book for South America this process was very easy and trusting. Chef Mo you rock !

toria hill

Chef Mo is an incredibly talented chef! She was very responsive and flexible to tailor the menu and service to our liking. The meal was delicious and better than many highly rated restaurants that we’ve been to in Cape Town. A true 5 star experience - tasty food, beautiful presentation and great service. Chef Mo and her assistant left our kitchen impeccably clean and organized, too, and even left some delicious leftovers organized in our fridge. Overall, Chef Mo made our night extremely special and memorable. We highly recommend hiring her, and would definitely hire her again if we come back to Cape Town.

Rafael

Chef Mo was awesome! Her food was incredible and she brought along an incredible wine selection to pair with each course. Thanks for the wonderful service.

Steve Goeieman

Chef Mo was amazing. The food was flavorful and refreshing. When I come back to visit I will contact Chef Mo….???? Thanks

Kimberly Rice

Mo was absolutely amazing, from her aura to her food. She really made my experience worthwhile, and I will definitely be calling again. Thank you, Mo and Take a Chef.

Gilda

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Mo cost?

The average menu price for Chef Mo is 870 ZAR per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Mo cook?

Chef Mo offers Seafood/Fish, Local, Mediterranean, French, Chef's special and Fusion cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Mo offer private chef services?

Chef Mo offers private chef services in Cape Town, ZA.

Which occasions can I book Chef Mo for?

You can book Chef Mo for Birthday and Friends gathering, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.

I’d love to hear about your occasion—email me and let’s make it special.

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+27 767976093

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Chef Mo Horne

I create flavour-bursting, family-style private dining with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients—tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.

I turn gatherings into memorable, family-style feasts.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook like an artist

I’ve built my craft with strong foundations

My signature is bold, colourful flavour

Mo’s Menus

Light and Fresh

Taste of Cape Town

Cruising the Mediterranean

African Fusion

Taste of South Africa

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions