Bern the Chef Pty Ltd

Bern the Chef , Chef & Caterer

Catering with Great Ingredients, Creativity & Generosity

Hello, I’m Bernadette.

A female chef, running a catering business here in Lane Cove. I’m a local residing in Greenwich, I love the climate, the proximity to the harbour, and poaching quince.

Our focus is catering events for you with top quality ingredients including a high level of service. I am a chef with over 30 years experience. That’s a lot of peeled potatoes!

We cook in a council approved commercial kitchen. All prepped with the freshest ingredients, almost all hand made from our sauces, vegetables, fresh fish & export quality meats. We include the best hand made breads & pastries from Brasserie Bread. Exceptional meats & smallgoods from Vic’s Meats. Seasalt sustainable fish & seafood from Joto Fresh Fish. Outstanding cheese & fine foods from Simon Johnson & Calendar Cheese. Incredible fresh from the markets fruit, herbs, free range eggs & vegetables from Murdoch Produce.

We shine best for your Cocktail Parties, Sit Down Dinners & Buffets.

We also look after the catering in the Lane Cove Terrace Room – easy to book via the Lane Cove Council. Morning Tea, Educational Training & Community Events.

Definitely experienced. I’ve been cooking in restaurants & catering for over 30 years.       That’s right, I’m old, but not too old! Old enough to be sensible, patient and friendly to deal with. Young enough with the energy, fun & freshness.

We support all of the local primary schools, with discounted rates for annual fundraising events. You’ll find us catering at the local sailing clubs as well!

I love supporting my local community here, with Jacky & the team from In the Cove, Rita from Spotted Orchid, Ray from Riverview Meats, Harris Farm, Lane Cove Council, Pilates Studio in Lane Cove, Greenwich Primary School, Lane Cove West Primary School, The Greenwich Village Games, Class Occasion Hire, Walkers Party Hire, OC Fine Foods and more!

We help springboard young entrepreneurs with mentorship in the hospitality arena.   For just a chat about how commercial kitchens work, running hospitality businesses & encouragement. I have assisted many, here’s a few folk over my years here in Sydney. Saucy Sally, The Sydney Oyster Girls, Barista2Go, Beezey Honey,  Houghnuts, Maddie’s Baking, Jam & Jellies by Jewels, Nutie Bakery, Picnicbox New Zealand, Down to Earth Dining, Clare’s Cakebake, Too Up Sailing, Minimoo Catering,  The Ichhong Cambodian Catering & Cafe, The Boujee Boards and now, The Restore Project- Fresh Country Sourced Milk in recycled glass bottles.