Australian Capital Territory

District of Canberra Central

Australia

Canberra

I’m Chef John Pearson, a formally trained chef with 35 years of culinary experience across Australia and overseas. My cooking journey has taken me through restaurants, large-scale catering, executive kitchens, private dining, and special events — but my greatest joy is still the same: creating food that brings people together around the table.

I love preparing restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home, with menus tailored to your occasion, taste, culture, and guests. My style blends Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Indian-inspired, European, and classic fine dining flavours, with a strong focus on fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and warm hospitality.

The dishes that make my heart sing are those that feel generous, elegant, and memorable — slow-cooked meats, seafood, handmade sauces, vibrant salads, rich desserts, and beautifully plated courses that make guests stop and smile before the first bite.

One dish I am especially proud of is a fine dining seafood course with scallops, pomme mousseline and beurre blanc — simple, classic, delicate, and all about technique. For me, great food is not just about flavour; it is about timing, care, presentation, and the experience people remember after the meal is finished.

My goal is simple: you enjoy your guests, and I bring the restaurant experience to your table.

Tender scallops with cauliflower purée and crispy prosciutto for a fresh, elegant start.

Seared Scallops Starter

Silky smoked salmon with avocado mousse and pickled cucumber for a refreshing beginning.

Smoked Salmon Starter

Ocean trout cured with beetroot, served with fennel salad and citrus vinaigrette.

Beetroot-Cured Ocean Trout Starter

Slow-cooked lamb croquette with pea purée and mint jus, rich and savory.

Lamb Shoulder Croquette Appetizer

Crispy pork belly with apple purée and cider glaze for a sweet and savory bite.

Crispy Pork Belly Appetizer

Golden arancini with wild mushrooms, parmesan, and truffle aioli.

Wild Mushroom Arancini Appetizer

Delicate barramundi with chat potatoes, asparagus, and lemon butter sauce.

Grilled Barramundi Main Course

Lamb rack with potato gratin, seasonal vegetables, and rosemary jus.

Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack Main Course

Tender beef fillet with creamy mash, broccolini, and red wine jus.

Beef Eye Fillet Main Course

Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with sage butter, pine nuts, and parmesan.

Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli Main Course

Classic pavlova with passionfruit curd, fresh berries, and whipped cream.

Pavlova Dessert

Warm sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Sticky Date Pudding Dessert

Silky panna cotta infused with lemon myrtle, served with berry compote.

Lemon Myrtle Panna Cotta Dessert

A vibrant journey through modern Australian flavors, featuring premium local produce and creative twists. Choose one each:

Modern Australian 4-Course Menu Experience

Rich beef liver and bacon on toasted brioche with chutney and salted caramel sauce.

Beef Liver and Bacon Starter

Tuna, egg, olives, and beans in a refreshing Niçoise-style salad with lemon dressing.

Niçoise Salad Starter

Cured salmon with lemon crème fraîche, dill, baby leaves, and herb oil.

Cured Salmon Starter

Classic French onion soup topped with a gruyère crouton.

French Onion Soup Appetizer

Escargot-style garlic butter mushrooms served with toasted baguette.

Garlic Butter Mushrooms Appetizer

Grilled goat cheese with beetroot, caramelised onion, rocket, and vinaigrette.

Grilled Goat Cheese and Beetroot Appetizer

Classic coq au vin with creamy mashed potato and glazed carrots.

Coq au Vin Main Course

Slow-cooked beef bourguignon with buttered potatoes and green beans.

Beef Bourguignon Main Course

Pan-seared salmon served with ratatouille and beurre blanc sauce.

Pan-Seared Salmon Main Course

Duck breast with potato fondant, orange glaze, and seasonal greens.

Duck Breast Main Course

Classic vanilla bean custard with caramelised sugar topping.

Crème Brûlée Dessert

Caramelised apple tart served with vanilla ice cream.

Tarte Tatin Dessert

Warm chocolate fondant with berry coulis and whipped cream.

Chocolate Fondant Dessert

A journey through French cuisine, highlighting fresh produce, rich sauces, and timeless classics. Choose one each:

Classic French Flavours Tasting Menu

Crisp greens tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Garden Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Classic Greek salad with feta, olives, cucumber, and tomato.

Greek Salad with Feta and Olives

Creamy potato salad with fresh herbs and mustard mayo.

Potato Salad with Herbs

Pasta salad tossed with roasted vegetables and pesto.

Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Golden potatoes roasted with garlic and herbs.

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

A medley of fresh, steamed seasonal vegetables.

Steamed Seasonal Vegetables

Fluffy fried rice with vegetables and light seasoning.

Fried Rice

Aromatic pilaf rice cooked with herbs and spices.

Pilaf Rice

Creamy Mashed Potato

Buttered Pasta with Herbs

Tender roast beef served with rich gravy.

Roast Beef with Gravy

Juicy roast chicken with savory herb stuffing.

Roast Chicken with Herb Stuffing

Barramundi fillet baked and topped with lemon butter sauce.

Baked Barramundi with Lemon Butter

Lamb Curry with Rice

Layered vegetarian lasagne with rich tomato sauce.

Vegetarian Lasagne

Aromatic vegetable curry served with rice.

Vegetable Curry

Mini pavlovas topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Mini Pavlovas with Cream and Fruit

Rich and creamy chocolate mousse served in cups.

Chocolate Mousse Cups

A colorful selection of fresh seasonal fruits.

Fruit Platter

A tempting variety of cakes and dessert slices.

Assorted Cakes and Slices

Warm sticky date pudding drizzled with butterscotch sauce.

Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch

A vibrant buffet menu featuring fresh salads, hearty mains, delicious sides, and tempting desserts. Choose one each:

Buffet Feast: Salads, Sides, Mains & Desserts

Warm garlic bread served with a selection of flavorful dips.

Garlic Bread and Dips Starter

Juicy prawns grilled and finished with lemon and herb butter.

Grilled Prawns Starter

Mini beef burgers served on soft buns, perfect for sharing.

Mini Beef Sliders Starter

Tender BBQ chicken wings served with a tasty dipping sauce.

BBQ Chicken Wings Starter

Crunchy cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy dressing.

Classic Coleslaw Salad

Creamy potato salad with crispy bacon and fresh spring onion.

Potato Salad with Bacon

Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a zesty dressing.

Greek Salad

A medley of chargrilled vegetables tossed in olive oil.

Chargrilled Vegetable Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and Caesar dressing.

Caesar Salad

Juicy beef steaks grilled and served with pepper sauce.

BBQ Beef Steaks Main

Chicken thighs marinated and glazed with smoky BBQ sauce.

Marinated Chicken Thighs Main

Tender lamb cutlets grilled with rosemary and garlic.

Lamb Cutlets Main

Sticky BBQ pork ribs slow-cooked to perfection.

Pork Ribs Main

Grilled sausages served with onions and fresh rolls.

Grilled Sausages Main

Halloumi and mixed vegetables grilled on skewers.

Vegetarian Skewers Main

Caramelized pineapple served with caramel sauce and ice cream.

Grilled Pineapple Dessert

Rich chocolate brownie served with cream.

Chocolate Brownie Dessert

Warm apple crumble served with creamy custard.

Apple Crumble Dessert

A colorful platter of assorted fresh fruits.

Fresh Fruit Platter Dessert

A lively BBQ menu featuring grilled meats, fresh salads, and indulgent desserts for all tastes. Choose one each:

BBQ Feast: Grilled Classics & Fresh Sides

Bespoke private dining crafted by a chef with 30+ years of global experience

Chef John Pearson's menus

Modern Australian 4-Course Menu Experience

Classic French Flavours Tasting Menu

Buffet Feast: Salads, Sides, Mains & Desserts

BBQ Feast: Grilled Classics & Fresh Sides