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Why Hire a Private Chef?

Hiring a private chef to cook dinner in your home or vacation rental offers a level of luxury that is surprisingly great value for the money. Dining out with a large group can easily cost the same—if not more—once you factor in drinks, gratuities, and transportation. By choosing a private chef, you avoid the hassle of coordinating travel to and from a restaurant, and instead, you get to enjoy a beautifully prepared meal in the comfort of your own space. The experience is entirely personalized, with every detail tailored to your preferences, including dietary restrictions and pacing. There’s no need to rush through courses or compete with a noisy dining room for service. Best of all, when dinner is over, you don’t have to lift a finger—no cleanup, no stress, just a relaxed, memorable evening with your guests. Having a chef cook just for you adds a special touch that turns any occasion into something truly unforgettable.

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    Basic Packages

    Four-Course Plated Lunch/Dinner

    This custom designed menu, is plated and served and includes the following: Three hors d’oeuvre platters, an appetizer, main course and dessert. $159 per person +HST (6 person minimum)


    Three-Course Plated Lunch/Dinner

    This custom designed menu, is plated and served and includes the following: A first course appetizer, main course and dessert. $129 per person + HST (6 person minimum)


    Three-Course "Family Style"

    This custom designed menu includes the following: an appetizer, main course and dessert. Food would be delivered to the table on self serve platters. $99 per person + HST (9 person minimum)


    The Chef's Table

    Enjoy a dinner in your kitchen with the chef while they cook dinner for you. You can ask questions and learn about how everything is made. Food will be plated and served to you right in the kitchen. This option also includes wine pairings with each course. $189 per person + HST (4 person minimum)


    Special Dinners for Smaller Groups

    If you are looking for a smaller dinner with four or even two people, we can put together a special dining experience. Weeknight options are available year round. Weekends are only available in the off season, October to April. Packages start at $350 + HST


    Other Custom Meals

    We can also tailor other types of meals, such as hors d'oeuvres, picnics packages, buffet lunches and more. In each case, we can design anything you might want or need.

    The above prices include all the food, preparation and service costs. In all cases, food prep (as much as possible) will be done off site in our commercial kitchen.  We will arrive an hour or so before your desired dinner time, and we would prepare the final stages in your kitchen. All clean up, during the dinner and afterwards (including all the dishes) is taken care of, and we leave everything as we found it before we arrived. If you do not have dinnerware, we can provide that at an additional cost.  


    For the menu itself, we can offer suggestions (see below for some suggestions and a couple of our seasonal menu examples), and take into account any allergies or restrictions. We can also suggest beer and/or wine pairings for each course at no additional cost.  We require a 50% deposit (to cover food/prep costs) and the remaining balance is due the day of the dinner day.

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    The above prices include all the food, preparation and service costs. In all cases, food prep (as much as possible) will be done off site in our commercial kitchen.  We will arrive an hour or so before your desired dinner time, and we would prepare the final stages in your kitchen. All clean up, during the dinner and afterwards (including all the dishes) is taken care of, and we leave everything as we found it before we arrived. If you do not have dinnerware, we can provide that at an additional cost.  


    For the menu itself, we can offer suggestions (see below for some suggestions and a couple of our seasonal menu examples), and take into account any allergies or restrictions. We can also suggest beer and/or wine pairings for each course at no additional cost. Once we agree on a menu, we require a 50% deposit (to cover food/prep costs) and the remaining balance is due before we arrive at the dinner day.

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    Sample Seasonal Farm to TABLE MENUS

    Summer Tasting Menu

    This three course dinner offers a variety of seasonal dishes, using ingredients from the County, some of them even grown on site at the Schoolhouse.

    First Course

    Seared Ontario Scallops

    Perfectly seared Ontario scallops, resting on a bed of fresh corn purée, accompanied by a bright cucumber and dill salad. Finished with a drizzle of lemon verbena oil and a sprinkle of microgreens.


    OR


    Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad

    Vibrant heirloom tomatoes from local farms, paired with creamy burrata, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction. Served with a hint of lemon verbena oil and a garnish of microgreens.

    Main Course

    Ontario Lamb Loin

    Tender Ontario lamb loin, roasted to perfection, served with a summer vegetable medley of charred asparagus, baby carrots, and fingerling potatoes. Accented with a red wine and thyme jus, and finished with a sprinkle of locally sourced sea salt.


    OR


    "Wild" Mushroom Risotto

    Creamy risotto made with a selection of locally cultivated mushrooms, enriched with Ontario asparagus and sweet peas. Garnished with fresh thyme and a shaving of aged Ontario cheddar.

    Dessert

    Quinte Peach Tart

    A delicate tart featuring ripe Bay of Quinte peaches, baked to a golden perfection. Accompanied by a dollop of vanilla bean crème fraîche and a scattering of edible flowers. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey.


    Autumn Harvest Menu

    Harvest Season in the County is one of the best times to sample all the great food that grow here. Many of the ingredients featured in these dishes come from our on site gardens.

    First Course

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    A velvety butternut squash soup, infused with a hint of maple syrup from our very own sugar maples,  and topped with crispy sage leaves. Served with a dollop of spiced crème fraîche and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds.

    Main Course

    Ontario Duck Breast

    Succulent Ontario duck breast, pan-seared and served with a wild rice and cranberry pilaf. Accompanied by caramelized Brussels sprouts and finished with a rich blackberry and port reduction.


    OR


    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Baked acorn squash, stuffed with a hearty mixture of wild rice, cranberries, and toasted pecans. Served with caramelized Brussels sprouts and drizzled with a rich blackberry and port reduction.

    Dessert

    Apple Tarte Tatin

    A classic French tarte tatin made with crisp Ontario apples, caramelized to a deep golden brown. Served with a scoop of house made cinnamon-spiced ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

    Other Menu Options

    We’re here to create the perfect dining experience for you.
    Hors D'OeuvresAppetizersMainsDesserts

    The above menu options are suggestions and we are not limited to just these menu options.  We can customize and create any kind of theme or dinner experience you'd like.  Below are a few seasonal sample menus, that are avaialble as well.

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