Chef Kirk Loftman

Chef At Home in Midvale
Chef Kirk Loftman
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MidvaleI travel up to 35 km

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A Toronto-trained chef bringing Caribbean roots, global influences and bold flavours together through contemporary dining.

I'm Kirk, a Toronto-trained chef with over 13 years of professional experience across Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.

My culinary journey has taken me through diverse restaurant kitchens, where I've developed my skills, explored different cooking styles and worked in senior chef roles. Each experience has shaped the way I approach food today.

With Caribbean roots and an international background, my cooking brings together the flavours, cultures and experiences I've encountered throughout my career. I enjoy experimenting with ingredients, exploring different techniques and putting my own contemporary spin on familiar dishes.

My style is bold, creative and approachable. I believe great food doesn't have to be overly complicated or excessively refined. It's about understanding flavours, respecting ingredients and creating something people genuinely enjoy eating.

Whether it's an intimate dinner, a birthday celebration or a gathering with friends, I want to create an experience where the food tells a story, encourages conversation and brings people together.

More about me

For me, cooking is...

Cooking brings cultures and my experiences to life on a plate. Every dish tells a story—and I'm still trying to impress my mum!

I learned to cook at...

Liaison College in Toronto, where I completed my culinary training. I continued developing my skills in professional kitchens across four countries.

A cooking secret...

Building flavour in layers, respecting the ingredients and balancing traditional cooking with unexpected contemporary touches.

My menus

A taste of what I cook. Tell me about your event and I'll send you a proposal built around your guests, allergies and what's in season.

Types of cuisine I prepare

  • Chef's special
  • Fusion
  • Italian

Book your experience with Chef Kirk

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.