Welcome to The Feast Fairy

Specialising in personalised catering and tailored cooking & baking lessons

Personal Chef Services

Your own dedicated chef for any occasion, large or small

Private Cooking Lessons

Tailored to your skill level, held in the comfort of your home

Johannesburg & surrounds

Serving the northern suburbs — Bryanston, Sandton, Randburg & more

Our Services

Does the mere thought of hosting a dinner party make you want to run away? The Feast Fairy can come to your culinary rescue!

Fabulous Feasts - personal chef catering

Fabulous Feasts

A dinner party can be a bit of a nightmare, or a very memorable Feast. Whether you just don't have the time and strength, or simply do not possess the skills and inclination, there is a solution.

The Feast Fairy offers a personalised Feast Service that includes consultation, presentation, & preparation. We discuss your needs first, and then a menu is drawn up accordingly. On the day, there will be no impersonal team of caterers invading your home — just a friendly Fairy that appears, prepares & disappears.

Can cater for various special dietary requirements, including banting / Paleo. Pricing available on request.

Types of Feasts: Dinner parties · Cocktail parties · Romantic dinners & proposals · Bachelors & bachelorettes · Stork teas · Baby showers · Children's parties · High teas · Gourmet picnics
Private cooking and baking lessons

Private Lessons

Whether you burn rice on a regular basis, or would just like to learn something new, the Feast Fairy can tailor a lesson that suits you.

Very flexible & personalised — you don't have to commit to a long, expensive course. Held in the comfort of your own kitchen, using your own equipment. Whatever we decide to make, is also yours to eat!

Lessons on weekday afternoons or Saturdays. Sundays and evenings on special request. Pricing available on request.

Types of Lessons: One-on-one lessons · Couples lessons · Small group lessons · Themed lessons · Demonstrations · Lessons for domestic workers · Children's lessons · Children's party lessons
Leoné Gardner - The Feast Fairy
Leoné Gardner
Personal Chef & Instructor

A Life-long Love Affair with Food

"To me, food is like magic, alchemy — and the possibilities are endless!"

Food is such an integral part of living, but good food is often the catalyst for our most memorable times spent with loved ones. A Feast is surely one of the best ways to celebrate, whether it's a special occasion or just that it's Saturday and your best friends are coming to visit.

My life-long passion for food started as a child, sitting on the kitchen counter watching and "helping" my mother cook & bake. Not only did she do this with love, but with her B.Sc in Domestic Science she was able to answer my endless stream of questions regarding these mysterious practices.

My grandfather was a cook in the army during the Second World War, and his stories of preparing meals for soldiers in the North African desert enthralled me. Thus inspired, I started experimenting — and never stopped. Insatiable curiosity and a deep desire to understand, kept me on a continuous quest to learn and master the culinary arts.

Over the years I've had the privilege of learning from cooks and chefs across three continents — from Ethiopia and Greece, to Zanzibar and Surrey — each one sharing their knowledge and passion. And now I get to share this incredible joy with you.

Work with Leoné

What Our Clients Say

A few words from those who've experienced the magic

Catering — Birthday Feast for 20

"Leoné came to my home and produced a wonderful dinner feast for twenty of my wife's friends. She is a fabulous chef, and so graciously giving in all that she does. I hope no one else catches onto this because I want her to host and cater for all my future parties!"

— Dr. Barnaby B. Barratt, psychoanalyst and bon vivant
Catering — Repeat Customer

"We have known Leoné Gardner for the past 5 years during which period she has catered for our family and our business on 4 occasions, for groups ranging between 20 and 45 people. She has always been willing to adapt her menu to our personal requests, yet coming up with interesting combinations. We have no hesitation in recommending her for similar functions."

— Marthie & Jan Zeederberg
Cooking Lessons & Catering

"Leoné has been giving cooking lessons to our lady responsible for providing lunches to the directors of our company. Thula has progressed from knowing nothing about cooking to being able to provide beautifully made & presented meals. Leone is extremely good at training and makes sure that the person understands and enjoys what is being taught. We have also used Leone as a caterer for lunches and workshops and she provides the most amazing meals and platters."

— Chrissie Carey, Accountant
Catering — Spit Braai Year-End Feast for 31

"In addition to an absolutely amazing meal, that was personalised to perfection in terms of our requirements — we could not get enough of both our own Chef and her excellent cuisine. Having Leoné on call made what is normally a very tiring and difficult event, purely effortless. A person would be of the opinion that we paid a premium for her services. However, Leoné was far cheaper than any restaurant, with the added benefit of having the food and service customised to our requirements. I would highly recommend Leoné's services."

— Daniel Muller, CEO
Cooking Lessons — Private

"The Feast Fairy gives her lessons with simple instruction, creativity and grace. The added benefit of having the lesson in one's own kitchen is that it ensures you will be able to recreate the dish with confidence, using only the utensils that you have in your own kitchen. The Feast Fairy is truly so inspiring and teaches cooking principles without overbearing rules, allowing room for expression, creativity and one's own taste. I enjoyed every moment and look forward to my next lesson!"

— Sulé
Children's Party — Cake Boss (16 children)

"Leoné hosted a 'Cake Boss' party for my 10 year old daughter which was a huge success. She was professional and entertaining and I wouldn't hesitate recommending her."

— Grant Pattison, CEO
Catering — Regular Client

"Leoné is exactly what her Company says, a fairy creating a FEAST!! From the word go, she provides excellent service, is always punctual & have never ceased to amaze me! The food creations are mouthwatering delicious!! I can highly recommend her for any function whether it's a formal Christmas Dinner or just a relaxing social with friends. Definitely a lifesaver when it comes to catering."

— Yolanda Venter
Children's Cooking Party (16 girls)

"Leoné ran a cake boss style party for my daughter's 12th birthday party. The girls had great fun, and she managed their expectations well, teaching them decorating techniques and helping them to decorate the cakes according to a theme. She was friendly and professional."

— Corrine Lamoral Rosmarin
Catering — Safari Year End Feast

"I had the privilege of enjoying a day of preparation and cooking with Leoné in my home. We had such fun planning and preparing for the great feast with 12 guests. The men were most impressed with the tasty lamb shanks, while the women feasted on the salmon with salsa verde and the homemade meringue and fruit pavlova. A great experience and most relaxing for me as hostess as all was done for me."

— Hannetjie
Private Cooking Lessons

"This is to confirm that we were delighted at the work you did with Gugu. We found you to be most professional. You were punctual for all four lessons. You made sure that Gugu learned both the thinking behind cooking and also the practice of it. Gugu was fully engaged, and had such a great time that she wants to have follow up lessons. We loved the food after each lesson."

— Sim Tshabalala, CEO

Get in Touch

Ready for your own Feast? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact Details

Phone

079 140 6277

Contact Person

Leóné Gardner

Service Areas

Northcliff Weltevredenpark Randburg Bryanston Sandton Saxonwold Westcliff Parkview Melville Randparkrif

Also available in Honeydew, Roodepoort, Northriding, Centurion & Pretoria on request.

Social Media

@TheFeastFairy

How to Reach Us

The best way to get in touch is to call or send an email. We will endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours.

Call / WhatsApp

079 140 6277

When you get in touch, let Leoné know:

  • Whether you're interested in catering or cooking lessons
  • Your preferred date(s)
  • Number of people / guests
  • Any dietary requirements