Private Chef & Catering on the Gold Coast
Intimate dining. Seasonal menus. Thoughtful hospitality.
Bespoke private dining, chef-led pop-ups and event catering across the Gold Coast, with Mediterranean-inspired menus and a focus on quality produce and wine.
Rafa Dias Catering delivers private chef experiences, intimate dining and event catering across the Gold Coast. Each menu is tailored to the occasion — from refined multi-course dinners to one-off celebrations and chef-led pop-ups — with a focus on seasonality, simplicity and hospitality.
Chef Rafa Dias offers bespoke private dining, catering, and consulting services that artfully combine the vibrant and diverse flavours of the Mediterranean with personalised culinary experiences. Each event is thoughtfully crafted to suit individual tastes and preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable meal that highlights fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert technique. Whether for an intimate dinner, a corporate function, or a special celebration, Chef Rafa Dias delivers exceptional service and exquisite dishes tailored specifically to the occasion.
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Private Dining – Gold Coast
Rafa Dias Catering offers bespoke private chef and private dining experiences across the Gold Coast. Designed for intimate dinners, celebrations, and special occasions, each menu is tailored to your guests, setting, and preferred style of dining.
Private dining is about creating a restaurant-quality experience in a personal setting. From menu planning to execution, every detail is considered to ensure the evening flows seamlessly and feels special.
Menus draw inspiration from Mediterranean cooking, with a focus on seasonal Australian produce, refined technique, and balanced flavours. Wine pairing can be incorporated to complement the menu and enhance the experience.
Based on the Gold Coast, private dining services are available for homes and venues across the region, with surrounding areas available by request.
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Catering & Pop-Ups
From small celebrations to creative off-site events, Rafa Dias Catering brings restaurant-quality food to any location with the spontaneity of outdoor dining and the spirit of community.
Menus draw inspiration from Mediterranean flavours — fire-cooked seafood, handmade focaccia, and vibrant seasonal produce — all designed around your event style. Whether it’s a wedding, festival, or collaboration, the focus remains on storytelling through food, people, and place.
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Contractor & Consultant
Rafa collaborates with restaurants, venues, and event operators to design menus, build kitchen systems, and refine operations.
With over a decade of professional experience — including work at The Valley Estate, the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, and premium venues at The Star — Rafa brings creative direction and hands-on execution to ensure consistent, elevated results.
Secure your spot
Book your private dining experience with Chef Rafa Dias - an intimate tasting menu curated around the season, the mood, and your guests