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There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.
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62039 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Canada
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Charcuterie board ( 5 types cheese, 5 types meat , fruit ) *share plate
Beets bruschetta ( red beets, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon, cream cheese on bread ) *share plate
Japanese style chicken bite ( ginger soy marinade fried chicken ) *share plate
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Butternut squash soup ( butternut squash, onion, vegan cream, cardamon, nutmeg, cinnamon )
Prime rib ( roasted prime rib, market vegetable, roast potato, horseradish, red wine sause. )
Croquembouche
Cheesecake / fruit
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Watermelon salad with macedonian feta , pumpkin seeds and citrus dressing with fennel, dill, basil and watercress - citrus forward and refreshing
Ceviche with seasonal fresh fish and fresh tortillas chips - fresh citrus and pineapple juice, cilantro, jalepeno, serrano and red thai chili
Fresh berries and stone fruit with rosewater and goat cheese, basil and seasonal greens
Roasted bone marrow with crusty toast and confit garlic, cherries and fig jam
Foie gras mousse with cognac on mandolins or brioche with figs and balsamic onion reduction with toasted walnuts
Beets and burrata with white balsamic, grapefruit , wild honey , orange , seasonal farmers market greens, pine nuts
Farmers market butternut and arugula with pumpkin seeds , goat cheese and roasted heirloom beets and fresh farmers market finds - basil and dill dressing
Crab "pop tarts" with phyllo, gruyere and tarragon and champagne sauce filling
Mini beef sliders with oven dried tomato, arugula, caramelized onions and roasted garlic aioli
Mini crispy chicken sliders with spicy mayo on hawaiian rolls with homemade dill pickles , iceberg and spicy mayo crunch
Fillet o fancy ling cod sliders, with caper lemon tartar , apple coleslaw
Caviar with bilini , smoked salmon ,( or no smoked salmon if preferred) creme and dill - salty and creamy with lemon
Argentinian line caught prawns with preserved lemon ( large fresh prawns)
Dominican meatballs with ginger, garlic and water chestnuts, and topped with green onion
Caviar , creme fraiche , fried chicken creamed corn blinis
Nori, rock crab, pineapple yuzu, citrus pepper,served with wasbi powder
Clams and chorizo with prosecco, tomato ,preserved lemon, garlic, chilli and shallots
Heirloom tomato salad with strawberries with basil , parm, pumpkin seeds and citrus dressing with fennel, dill, basil and watercress - citrus forward and refreshing
Beef empanadas with chimichurri with puff pastry - these are sweet, spicy, soft and yummy
Lobster and prawn bisque made over 3 hours with lobster and delicious homemade stock
Albacore with maple miso with pineapple yuzu on rice pillow topped with caviar
( counts as 2 options /for parties of 6 or more) antipasto grazing table ( i can send pictures, very beautiful and lush/ showstopper) with spreads, olives, cheese , caviar, smoked salmon and fresh fruit - tomato compote, almond romesco, fresh herb chimi
Wild mushroom "pop tart" with asiago and champagne sauce and porcini and truffle
Crudo with albacore or salmon , passion fruit ,citrus, sesame, green apple and shiso
Caviar and oysters with red wine mignonette (parties under 12ppl)
Scallops with capers, preserved lemon, garlic, fennel and green apple puree and avocado mousse and duck prosciutto
Tostada with lingcod. , avocado smash and lemon ricotta , tomato salsa
Argentinian line caught prawns with preserved lemon and garlic with alfredo and fresh pasta
Handmade ravioli with butternut squash, pimentos herbs and cheese with brown butter , sage and asiago
Beef fennel sausage ravioli with lemon and citrus peppers, brown butter and parm and chili flakes
Leeks and cream with white wine , garlic, artichokes , preserved lemon and asiago served with hand pulled pasta and parmesan
Fresh pasta carbonara with prosciutto, confit garlic , cream, and parmesan and micro basil
Spinach , homemade ricotta cannelloni with brown butter , lemon and rose sauce
Beef bolognese with fennel sausage and spices with fresh homemade pasta , grana padano
Braised mushroom , porcini , gnocchi with rich mushroom cognac sauce and pecorino - rich and flavour forward
Calamari / fried squid, olive, shaved fennel, citrus, preserved lime
White truffle seasonal and porcini mushroom ravioli , with ricotta and boursin with sage butter
Dungeness crab cannelloni with arrabiata fume topped with caviar
Handmade rock crab ravioli with leeks ,cream and artichokes and asiago with lemon
Argentinian line caught prawns with with almond romesco (spain), and preserved lemon with handmade squid ink pasta
Fresh pulled flatbread with stone fruits, burrata, fresh basil, hot honey, pinenuts
Dry rubbed roasted brined pork belly with seasonal roasted root vegetables and lemon sauce
( huge tray)seafood hotpot, preserved lemon, prosecco, and a mixture of shellfish and season fresh fish bouillabaisse style
Pork ribs with dry rub and bbq sauce (from scratch)..saucey style, marinated with rosemary, thyme and basil served with homemade cornbread
Seasonal stuffed whole branzino (fish) or what is seasonal with argentina line caught prawns and roasted veg ( family style)
Basque braised beef short rib kalamata olives, roasted orange and preserved peppers and red wine and farmers market seasonal veg
6 oz dry aged filet mignon with red wine demi served with seasonal or morel mushrooms with fresh herbs and roasted potatoes and porcini dust
Cauliflower and tofu with coconut, ginger and cilantro , lime leaf (vegan)
Sumac persian chicken with dried black lime and black butter - torched and cooked roasted and pan seared style with saffron butter - persian style with seasonal veg
Olive oil and dry rubbed fresh seasonal fish filet with almond romesco sauce and roasted potatoes and seasonal foraged mushrooms
Olive oil and dry rubbed fresh seasonal fish filet with leek sauce and roasted potatoes and seasonal foraged mushrooms
Eggplant parmesan with soft mozzarella panko breading, fried and baked with home made marinara topped with provolone, served with seasonal sides
Pork tenderloin with apricots and hazelnut butter, lemon potatoes
Beef short ribs with red wine demi, wild mushrooms and herb roasted potatoes
Chicken parmesan with , tomato and basil and fresh micro basil, roasted carrots and fennel
Braised chicken with greek potatoes , leeks and white wine sauce and biscuits
Bbq greek chicken with dry rub ,butter and lemon potatoes
Antipasto della casa: a lavish platter featuring grilled vegetables, an assortment of olives, curated cheeses, artisanal salami, pasta salad, prosciutto, and fragrant focaccia
Bruschetta ( roasted vine tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, finished with aged balsamic
Arancini al funghi: delicate mushroom, cheese, and spinach-stuffed arancini balls, served with a velvety tomato basil sauce
Saumon fumé sur blini de patate douce: delicate smoked salmon delicately arranged on a sweet potato blini, crowned with a velvety cream cheese
Pizza margherita artigianale: a handcrafted flatbread masterpiece topped with buffalo mozzarella, sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh organic basil, and a drizzle of aged balsamic
Planche de charcuterie: an opulent charcuterie board featuring an assortment of fine cheeses, seasonal fruits, select meats, and artisanal breads
Mini sliders ( crisp chicken bite, pull pork)
Chicken quesadilla ( chicken, peppers, onions, cheese, jalapenos) served with sour cream, and salsa
Cocktail de crevettes avec bisque de tomate: succulent shrimp cocktail served atop a luscious tomato bisque, garnished with delicate microgreens
Grilled pineapple chicken skewer
Caprese skewers: skewers with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves, drizzled with aged balsamic glaze
Assorted mini pastries
Fresh fruit platter
Fruit platter
Cheese platter
Orange juice
( salad ) organic greens, cucumber, radish, cherry tomato, balsamic vinaigrette. *share plate
Scrambled eggs
Sausage
Pancake or french toast
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Tiramisu
Cheesecake / fruit
Lemon sorbet ( fresh lemon, sugar, milk ) fruit
Gravlax salmon, meyer lemon cream cheese, caper berries, fried bagel bits (with poppy seeds) and pickled shallots
Baby red and yellow beet salad with grilled halloumi on fresh homemade bread with a green pea hummus and za’atar
Kale, sliced orange, feta, cucumber slices, pomegranate and toasted spicy chickpea. saffron yogurt dressing
Roasted root ribboned vegetable salad, mixed greens, maple-candied walnuts, fresh pomegranate seeds. honey aged balsamic dressing
Fattoush salad with romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mint, parlsey, radishes, red peppers topped with homemade pita chips. lime oil and sumac dressing
Beef fillet served with roasted vegetables , rosemary and red win reduction accompanied by roasted potato
Mediterranean seabass with tomato chutney
Pan seared herb crusted chicken breast with lemon creme fraiche
Chicken supreme cordon bleu capocollo friulano cheese and dijon cream sauce
Assorted exotic fruits
Tiramisu di casa with coffee caramel
Nutella mascarpone mousse with cookie crumble and resh berries
Frisée salad with roasted cherry tomato, crispy bacon, maple vinaigrette, soft boiled egg
Roasted potato salad, bacon green onion, herbs
Jalapeño cornbread, maple butter
Butter braised green beans
Texas style beef brisket, smokey tomato sauce
Sous vide pork belly, apple and maple gastrique
Sriracha maple glazed chicken
Southern style bread pouding, whiskey caramel
Welsh rarebit
Frisée salad with roasted cherry tomato, crispy bacon, maple vinaigrette, soft boiled egg
Pan seared hanger steak, crispy duck fat potatoes, roasted asparagus, sauce bearnaise
Eton mess, meringue, whipped mascarpone, berries
Smoked pork belly gua bao pickled vegetables
Saumon fumé sur blini de patate douce: delicate smoked salmon delicately arranged on a sweet potato blini, crowned with a velvety cream cheese
Cocktail de crevettes avec bisque de tomate: succulent shrimp cocktail served atop a luscious tomato bisque, garnished with delicate microgreens
Sushi bruschetta: crispy baguette slices topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze, served with a layer of thinly sliced sashimi-grade tuna and salmon
Caprese spring rolls: rice paper rolls filled with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and avocado, served with a side of soy-based dipping sauce
Fish cake on served with asian salad and lemon aioli
Tuna tartare fresh tuna diced and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, avocado, and served with crispy wonton chips
Coquilles saint-jacques poêlées avec purée de carottes au gingembre: seared scallops resting on a velvety carrot ginger puree, delightfully finished with a touch of cinnamon
Muscovy duck poêlé: muscovy duck breast seared to perfection and elegantly finished with a red wine berry compote
Miso caesar salad with wasabi croutons: a caesar salad with a miso-infused dressing, topped with wasabi-seasoned croutons for a unique twist
Smoked heirloom beet salad: organic beets, candid pecan, goat cheese mousse, microgreens, baby arugula finished with aged balsamic and organic basil oil
Smoked salmon and baby arugula salad: shaved fennel, shaved parmesan cheese, avocado cream, pickled onion roasted spice pinenuts finished with extra virgin olive oil
Crispy prawn tempura with homemade pumpkin gnocchi and fresh tomato fondue
Jerk chicken penne ala vodka served with garlic cheese bread
Jerk chicken supreme on a bed of lavender infused basmati rice, and roasted heirloom carrots, topped with mango salsa
Roasted lamb with risotto parmesan wild mushroom grilled asparagus finished with red wine reduction
Aaa grass fed striploin steak served with garlic confit mashed potatoes grilled rosemary thyme green beans finished with tomato bourbon peppercorn sauce, garnished with micro greens. ( naturally raised in on)
Soy-glazed balsamic reduction salmon: grilled salmon glazed with a mixture of soy sauce and balsamic reduction, served with a side of roasted vegetables and fresh pasta
Wasabi pesto pasta: linguine tossed in a pesto sauce made with fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and a hint of wasabi, topped with grilled teriyaki chicken breast
Balsamic teriyaki chicken piccata: pan-seared chicken breasts in a balsamic teriyaki glaze, served piccata-style with a lemon-butter caper sauce, accompanied by jasmine rice and grilled vegetables
Seared trout with niçoise vegetable salad, asparagus, tomato, potatoes, green beans, artichoke finished with truffle basil oil
Vanilla roasted banana wrapped with sesame crepes serve with ice cream topped with chocolate ganache
Molten chocolate cake with raspberry ganache , topped with vanilla bean ice cream
Green tea crème brûlée topped with sugar bridle
Panna cotta: creamy cooked cream dessert topped with a fruit compote or caramel sauce
Green tea tiramisu: a japanese twist on the classic italian tiramisu, incorporating layers of green tea-flavored mascarpone and ladyfingers
Berry pavlova light and airy meringue nest filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh mixed berries
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
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Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.
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