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Chef Réginald

Name: Chef Réginald
Brand: ChefMaison
SKU: reginald-smit
Rating: 4.93 (44 reviews)

4.9 (44)

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One of the best private chefs on ChefMaison, according to guests

4.93 (44)

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Inspiration Menu

These menus can be customized to your preferences for your event and serve as inspiration. Chat with Chef Réginald to create your own personal menu.

Refined French Dining Experience

french

Experience an elegant dining journey with a starter of choux pastry filled with goat cheese mousse and truffles, followed by langoustine ravioli in a flavorful Asian-inspired broth. Enjoy a sumptuous main course of guinea fowl with seasonal vegetables, sweet potato purée, and a rich poultry jus. Conclude with a light and zesty mandarin pavlova.- Starter- Main Course- Dessert

Coastal Elegance

french

Experience the refined taste of coastal cuisine with a blend of fresh seafood and delicate flavors, ending with a luxurious dessert.- Mini Nigiri- Smoked Trout & Granny Smith Apple- Grilled Sea Bass with Moqueca Sauce- Revisited Banoffee Pie

Rustic Charm

french

Savor the hearty flavors of rustic cuisine, featuring rich, comforting dishes with a sophisticated twist, ending with a classic dessert.- Pepper Mousse with Chorizo Crumbs- Pear & Auvergne Blue Cheese Salad- Duck Fillet with Red Wine Sauce- Revisited Snickers

Garden Fresh

vegetarian

Delight in the fresh and vibrant flavors of garden-inspired cuisine, featuring light and refreshing dishes that celebrate seasonal produce.- Savory Choux Pastry- Carrot Ravioli with Turmeric- Grilled Cod with Leche de Tigre- Pavlova Mandarins

Urban Gourmet

french

Discover a contemporary twist on classic dishes with urban flair, combining gourmet ingredients and innovative flavors for a memorable dining experience.- Pepper Mousse with Hazelnut Oil- Langoustine Ravioli- Grilled Lamb Fillet with Curry- Revisited Tiramisu

About Chef Réginald
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From a young age I always knew that I wanted to be a chef. This led me to study at the Namur hotel school, followed by a management and catering degree in Brussels.

When I was 27 years old, I worked as a chef during 2 years in a well-known Japanese fusion restaurant located in Brussels city centre called The Little Tokyo.

Thanks to my experiences gained when travelling, I learned and developed a proper style of fusion cooking.

My private chef service adapts itself taking the preferences of the clients completely into account. If you are more a meat lover or completely vegetarian , or vegan , or pescatarian, you decide.

Thanks to my experience as a private chef I will adapt the menu completely to what you desire. The strength of my service is that it’s totally flexible. I cater for small groups, as well as groups of 30 people and more.

My specialism is fusion cuisine ! I use recipes from all over the world and most of them are infused with an Asian touch , due to my passion for travel.

My aim is to bring the taste of travel into my dishes while keeping a strong basis of French traditional cuisine.

Impressions

Experiences posted by guests 📸

4.9 (44 reviews)

Food

5.0

Communication

4.9

Service

5.0

Professionalism

4.9

An amazing private dinner with Chef Réginald

Laura 🇧🇪

5.0

4 guests · Oct 10, 2026 · Antwerp · private chef

Verified booking

Wow! Chef Réginald Smit truly made our evening extra special. We enjoyed a wonderfully intimate dinner with our dear friends. And the jus… I think we’ll be dreaming about that for a long time!

Elisabeth 🇧🇪

5.0

7 guests · Sep 26, 2026 · Durbuy · private chef

Verified booking

A wonderful experience. Chef Reginald Smit delighted us. Everything was perfect—the quality, the presentation, and the flavors. The chef is very personable. We recommend him.

Tinel 🇧🇪

5.0

16 guests · Sep 12, 2026 · Bouillon · private chef

Verified booking

Très belle soirée. Menu excellent !

Erik 🇧🇪

5.0

12 guests · Aug 9, 2026 · Diksmuide · catering

Verified booking

Chef Reginald Smit delivered an exceptional dining experience for our dinner party.

Noah 🇧🇪

5.0

23 guests · Aug 1, 2026 · Schilde · catering

Verified booking

Réginald was excellent at catering our event. It was easy to communicate throughout the entire process, and he was able to create a very exciting menu based around the ingredients we requested. There were dishes for everyone's dietary restrictions. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous - there was nobody who did not get enough to eat. The flavors were unique and I highly recommend him for your event.

Pru 🇫🇷

5.0

6 guests · Jul 29, 2026 · Le Touquet-Paris-Plage · private chef

Verified booking

Amazing dinner for my husbands 40th birthday. Reginald kept in contact all through the process and even on the day was a great experience.

ria 🇧🇪

5.0

23 guests · Jul 5, 2026 · Houyet · bbq

Verified booking

We hebben genoten van de avond dat chef Reginald bij ons kwam koken. Hij is zeer vriendelijk en alles ging van een leien dakje. Het eten was top. Ook de bediening ging erg goed, het duo was goed op elkaar afgestemd. Wij raden dan ook chef Reginald aan.

Diana 🇧🇪

5.0

May 23, 2026 · Koksijde · private chef

Verified booking

Réginald cooked for my best friend’s bachelorette party, and it was an amazing experience. He was very professional and friendly, and he perfectly fulfilled all of our requests. The food was delicious, and we were all absolutely thrilled! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank him again and highly recommend him!

Cyril 🇧🇪

5.0

15 guests · Apr 5, 2026 · Kortrijk · private chef

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Une prestation parfaite en tous points. Qualité, quantité, ponctualité et sympathie, tous les ingrédients réunis pour un repas réussi. Nous ne pouvons que recommander Chef Réginald !

robert 🇧🇪

5.0

6 guests · Feb 11, 2026 · Durbuy · private chef

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Het was een heerlijk diner, met bijpassende wijnen! top

Ellen 🇧🇪

5.0

4 guests · Jan 24, 2026 · Kortenberg · private chef

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De souschef van Reginald, Diego, was buitengewoon vriendelijk, beleefd, professioneel, maar ook erg attent voor het gezin – de perfecte chef-kok om thuis te hebben!

Yannick 🇧🇪

5.0

6 guests · Jan 13, 2026 · Brasschaat · private chef

Verified booking

Zeer lekker gegeten, regionale is vriendelijk doch discreet.

Damien 🇧🇪

5.0

6 guests · Jan 1, 2026 · Les Bons Villers · private chef

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Nous sommes très contents de l'expérience culinaire offerte par le chef Réginald Smit. Dans le cadre de l'anniversaire de notre mère, nous avons demandé le menu "Gourmet Urbain". Le chef a accepté avec plaisir de modifier son menu en fonction des désirs de notre mère : homard à la place de l'agneau et pavlova à la place du tiramisu. Nous avons vraiment adoré notre soirée. À refaire sans hésitation !

Seyrane 🇧🇪

5.0

11 guests · Dec 24, 2025 · Liège · private chef

Verified booking

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Regniald. He was very kind, responsive, and flexible, adapting the menu perfectly to our wishes. Communication was smooth, he arrived on time, managed everything independently, and the dinner was delicious. The lobster bisque and turkey were especially outstanding. We loved the subtle Brazilian and Japanese influences, which still appealed to more classical tastes. Highly recommended!

Niels M. 🇧🇪

5.0

6 guests · Dec 6, 2025 · Aubel · private chef

Verified booking

We had a wonderful evening! Chef Reginald blended in seamlessly with our group, creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious and even our two-year-old loved it (he was quick to prepare an additional plate just for him). Communication throughout the entire process was clear, timely, and easy. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend.

Albert 🇳🇱

5.0

4 guests · Nov 29, 2025 · Kapelle · private chef

Verified booking

We loved everything: the menu, the food, the presentation and the wine pairing. It was a fantastic experience. It was our first time with a chef at our home but certainly not the last time. Réginald is a great chef and good companion for your exclusive dinner.

Andrew 🇧🇪

5.0

6 guests · Oct 28, 2025 · Koksijde · private chef

Verified booking

Chef Réginald prepared a wonderful meal for us in Belgium. Every course was fantastic and Réginald was easy to communicate with beforehand to arrange everything.

Roger 🇳🇱

5.0

7 guests · Oct 19, 2025 · Amsterdam · private chef

Verified booking

Chef Reginald cooked for us after the Amsterdam marathon, and the meal absolutely hit the spot.

Willem 🇧🇪

5.0

Oct 17, 2025 · Marche-en-Famenne · private chef

Verified booking

It was a wonderful evening, Reginald was friendly, offered great service and cooked a magnificent meal. I would definitely recommend him!!

Isabelle 🇧🇪

5.0

18 guests · Oct 12, 2025 · Court-Saint-Étienne · private chef

Verified booking

The lunch was really good. We had zakouskis, langoustine raviolis and then beef picanha. This was really excellent. The dessert was a bit of a disappointment, particularly for those who ordered the pavlova. Indeed, it was not at all a pavlova. However, the chef had agreed to my request to have 2 desserts (the other was a tiramisu). The kitchen was also left perfectly clean. The guests had two comments: everything went a bit too quickly and the quantities were a bit small for some. Honestly, we will do it again!

Joris 🇧🇪

5.0

Oct 11, 2025 · Libin · private chef

Verified booking

Reginald was clear on his communication, and thought with us on how to cater for all of our needs. He made sure that everything he touched was left behind cleanly or stashed away in the dishwasher

Brendan 🇧🇪

5.0

Oct 4, 2025 · Brussels · private chef

Verified booking

Chef Reginald responded quickly, pleasantly and professionnally throughout the planning stage, and was methodically organised during the dinner. His demeanor and creativity were appreciated by all!

Annelore 🇧🇪

5.0

Sep 13, 2025 · Doische · private chef

Verified booking

We really enjoyed our BBQ with Chef Réginald! We were with a group of 18. The weather was bad, but there was a good alternative to enjoy the delicious food inside instead of outside. Definitely can recommend

Kim 🇧🇪

5.0

Sep 5, 2025 · Waimes · private chef

Verified booking

We had a amazing diner from chef Réginald during our weekend away With friends! The food taster delicious, would recommend it to everyone!!

Remco 🇧🇪

5.0

Sep 6, 2025 · Durbuy · private chef

Verified booking

We hadden voor een groep van 15 personen last minute een aanvraag gedaan bij Reginald. Hij antwoordde snel en vriendelijk. Binnen twee dagen was alles geregeld en hebben wij kunnen genieten van een heerlijke avond met mooie gerechten. Achteraf heeft hij alles keurig achtergelaten. Een top ervaring

Marc 🇧🇪

5.0

Aug 28, 2025 · Knokke-Heist · private chef

Verified booking

Here’s a polished rave review you could use: --- We gathered to celebrate our friendship, and Chef Réginald elevated the evening into something truly unforgettable. Each dish was a masterpiece—thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. What impressed us most was how seamlessly he blended refinement with warmth: the cuisine was sophisticated without ever feeling pretentious. Every course carried a story, every bite an invitation to pause and savor. It wasn’t just a dinner; it was an experience that drew us closer together, making the celebration of our friendship all the more meaningful. Chef Réginald’s talent, passion, and attention to detail turned a simple gathering into a memory we will cherish for years. --- Would you like me to make it a bit **shorter and punchier** (like a quote you could post online), or more **elaborate and formal** (like something for a magazine or website)?

Sebastian 🇧🇪

5.0

Jul 26, 2025 · Ronse · private chef

Verified booking

We hired Chef Reginald to cook for our bachelor party. He cooked for us at a vacation home and prepared an amazing barbecue. There were 13 of us, and everyone was absolutely stuffed! The food was incredible delicious.

Alexandra 🇧🇪

5.0

Jun 27, 2025 · Rochefort · private chef

Verified booking

Thanks a lot for the dinner!

Bas 🇧🇪

5.0

Feb 11, 2025 · Jalhay · private chef

Verified booking

We've had a great time with Chef Reginald Smit. The food was amazing and great service from Reginald. He was friendly and walked us through the courses. He was happy to serve the children first so we could enjoy without interference as the adults afterwards. I highly recommend Reginald for any of your experiences and would definitely hire him again in the future.

steven 🇧🇪

5.0

Feb 22, 2025 · Wingene · private chef

Verified booking

We had a wonderfull time and a great dinner. Chef Réginald lived up to our expectations. Arranging everything by app felt a bit strange at first, but we'll definitely use it again.

Serdar 🇧🇪

5.0

Dec 14, 2024 · Flobecq · private chef

Verified booking

Un chef talentueux et agréable, qui a su rendre notre Noël en petit comité inoubliable. Plats délicieux et moment convivial garanti !

Diego 🇧🇪

4.5

Dec 7, 2024 · Écaussinnes · private chef

Verified booking

To be clear, we didn't have the chance to have Chef Réginald Smit at home, because he sent his sous-Chef Bryan Gomez instead. I think Chef Réginald should be more transparent about who will be present at the event, hence the lower score in professionalism. HOWEVER, Chef Bryan Gomez was absolutely fantastic as the "replacement". Having learned from Chef Réginald, I wouldn't have expected anything less! Bryan was kind and patient with us, and always polite in any circumstances. He was focused on his tasks, even when we kept asking him questions. He served us a delicious selection of dishes. We definitely had an excellent dinner, and my guests were amazed by the quality of it all ! Overall, I highly recommend Bryan Gomez on any circumstances, and recommend Chef Réginald's fine cuisine.

Alexandre 🇧🇪

5.0

Nov 23, 2024 · Knokke-Heist · private chef

Verified booking

J'ai fais confiance au chef Régi pour célébrer mes 30ans, je n'ai rien d'autre à dire que... Incroyable, une facilité d'organisation, une précisions dans les détails, il est arrivé pile à l'heure prévue, chaque service était incroyable, j'espérais épater mes convives et merci beaucoup Régi ça a super bien marcher ! À refaire je ne changerais rien ! Encore merci beaucoup, une chose est sur on se recroisera ! ;-)

Ann D. 🇧🇪

5.0

Oct 26, 2024 · La Roche-en-Ardenne · private chef

Verified booking

Wij waren heel tevreden over het menu van Chef Reginald , alles verliep heel vlot en de chef kon alles alleen aan , bediening , koken en opkuis ! Dikke pluim !

Gert 🇳🇱

5.0

Sep 21, 2024 · Haarlem · private chef

Verified booking

We had a great evening. Reginald and his colleague were efficient and flexible in the small kitchen. Most importantly, they prepared an exquisite meal. So thank you very much!

Paulien 🇳🇱

3.0

Sep 14, 2024 · Swalmen · private chef

Verified booking

Het was niet zoals verwacht. Vantevoren hele fijne kennismaking gehad met Reginald. Maar op moment van aankomst kwam er een andere chef, dit was niet met ons gecommuniceerd. En ook iemand die alleen Frans sprak, en geen NL of Eng. Hierdoor geen aanvullende uitleg gekregen over het menu (behalve voorlezen van het gekozen menu, maar ook geen uitleg over de herkomst van het menu, de wijnen, etc etc.). Het eten zelf was prima, maar de opmaak etc ook niet van chef-niveau. De chef was vriendelijk maar we hebben vaker chefkoks aan huis gehad, maar dit was wel echt van een ander niveau. Prijs-kwaliteit was helaas niet goed in balans.

Pieter K. 🇳🇱

4.8

Sep 7, 2024 · Sittard · private chef

Verified booking

Hoi Réginald, De dag was perfect verzorgt. Lekker eten vooral. De bediening was ook super. Jullie zijn allemaal erg vriendelijk en lief. Voor de afspraken was het soms even lastig i.v.m. de taalbarrière, maar alles is meer dan goed gekomen. Wat wel nog een opmerking is dat we misschien teveel verschillende soorten witte wijn hadden en dat Mag een paar keer heeft bijgeschonken in een glas drogen wijn Chardonay, met zoete Duitse wijn. ( de verkeerde wijn dus). Dat kan eigenlijk niet. Verder had de bediening best wat meer mogen vragen hoor. Ze hadden i.p.v. koffiemelk gewone halfvolle melk in de melkkannetjes geschonken voor de koffie. Is geen ramp maar had niet gehoeven. De chef-kok had zich best even mogen laten zien direct na het diner, zodat de gasten hem konden bedanken met een applausje bv. Mijn man had nog een kleine opmerking over het hoofd gerecht dit had hij aan Mag verteld. Ver chapó. Heel erg bedankt voor deze onvergetelijke dag. Groetjes Pieter en Jolanda.

Millie 🇧🇪

5.0

Aug 12, 2024 · De Haan · private chef

Verified booking

Superbe expérience . Les plats étaient bons et copieux. Nous avons passé une excellente soirée entre amis.

Michael 🇧🇪

5.0

Jun 22, 2024 · Brasschaat · private chef

Verified booking

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and the food prepared by Chef Reginald. We want to thank him as this was a last minute decision and he was able to cater to the requests. The guests were all impressed by the favours he brought to the courses.

Anne B. 🇧🇪

5.0

Jun 1, 2024 · Belgium · private chef

Verified booking

Excellent!!!!! Chef disponible, réactif, accommodant, solaire et surtout excellent repas ! Nous avons opté pour un dîner en 4 services et brunch healthy le lendemain.

Martijn W. 🇧🇪

5.0

May 18, 2024 · Belgium · private chef

Verified booking

We hebben met 17 personen genoten van het eten van Reginald. Met name het dessert sprong eruit. Extra credits naar de chef voor het in orde brengen van een last minute verzoek.

Loes A. 🇧🇪

5.0

Mar 20, 2024 · Érezée · private chef

Verified booking

Chef Reginald was erg goed. Heerlijk gegeten en alles heel netjes achtergelaten.

Kevin S. 🇫🇷

5.0

Dec 30, 2023 · Villiers-sur-Marne · private chef

Verified booking

Soirée absolument parfaite, Merci au chef

Steven P. 🇧🇪

4.8

Jul 10, 2023 · Welsh St. Donats · private chef

Verified booking

We hadden een geweldige tijd met chef Réginald Smit De eerste appetizer was meteen een schot in de roos en hij heeft de verwachtingen kunnen aanhouden gedurende de ganse menu. Het was een enorm leuke ervaring in eigen huis, maar bovendien was het ook qua persoon een leuke klik toen hij er even bij kwam zitten en het mee een gezellige babbel maakte (communicatie in het engels maar dit is voor ons zeker geen probleem). Tenslotte was de keuken ook piekfijn achtergelaten (zoals op voorhand al aangekondigd was). Enorm leuke avond, bedankt Réginald!

Preparation

Chef Réginald will arrive 1 hour in advance of your event

Extras

Chat with the chef to arrange extras, such as special tableware

Clean

Your kitchen will be left cleaner than it was when Chef Réginald arrived.

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Cancellations

We offer an optional flexible booking service designed to give you peace of mind. By adding this service when confirming your reservation, you'll have the flexibility to cancel your event up to 7 days before the scheduled date, ensuring you have extra security if your plans change. Unfortunately, cancellations within 3 days of the event cannot be refunded due to grocery shopping and chef preparations. For a worry-free experience, consider taking advantage of this additional service when you book. Otherwise, our standard terms and conditions will apply.

FAQs

A private chef through ChefMaison typically costs between $105–$195 per person, depending on party size, menu complexity, and extras like wine pairings — final pricing is always confirmed in a personalized quote from your chef. Each chef profile shows an indicative starting price, so you can compare options before requesting a quote. Every quote breaks down costs clearly upfront, meaning no hidden fees on the night itself. Once you approve the proposal, you can book and pay securely through the ChefMaison platform.

Products sold by Chef Réginald

Our chefs can sell mealboxes, dinner boxes, and other specialities, such as pasta or sauces

Chef Réginald does not sell any products yet.

Chef Réginald

Guest
Favorite

One of the best private chefs on ChefMaison, according to guests

Inspiration Menu

Refined French Dining Experience

Coastal Elegance

Rustic Charm

Garden Fresh

Urban Gourmet

About Chef Réginald
Brussels
Catering Yachts Birthday Grazing table Weddings Buffet Business Cooking-workshops Private-chef

Brussels

Impressions

Experiences posted by guests 📸

4.9 (44 reviews)

Check Réginalds availability

Our founders & team are here to help

Payments

Cancellations

FAQs

Products sold by Chef Réginald

Our chefs can sell mealboxes, dinner boxes, and other specialities, such as pasta or sauces

Other chefs like Chef Réginald

Private and personal chefs around Brussels

Chef Réginald

GuestFavorite

One of the best private chefs on ChefMaison, according to guests

Inspiration Menu

Refined French Dining Experience

Coastal Elegance

Rustic Charm

Garden Fresh

Urban Gourmet

About Chef RéginaldBrusselsCateringYachtsBirthdayGrazing tableWeddingsBuffetBusinessCooking-workshopsPrivate-chef

Brussels

Impressions

Experiences posted by guests 📸

4.9 (44 reviews)

Check Réginalds availability

Our founders & team are here to help

Payments

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Cancellations

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FAQs

How much does a private chef cost?

What time will the chef arrive?

What is the difference between a private and personal chef?

What if I have dietary restrictions?

What do I need to have in my kitchen?

Insurance

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Products sold by Chef Réginald

Our chefs can sell mealboxes, dinner boxes, and other specialities, such as pasta or sauces

Other chefs like Chef Réginald

Private and personal chefs around Brussels

Guest
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About Chef Réginald
Brussels
Catering Yachts Birthday Grazing table Weddings Buffet Business Cooking-workshops Private-chef