Anthony Kennedy is the founder and executive chef of Kennedy Catering Corporation, offering bespoke private dining experiences tailored to each client and occasion.

With over 15 years in the culinary industry, Anthony specializes in refined, ingredient-driven menus that balance technique, seasonality, and thoughtful presentation. Every menu is designed personally, from sourcing premium ingredients to executing the experience seamlessly in the client’s home.

His background spans multiple cuisines and service styles, allowing him to adapt each experience to the preferences, dietary needs, and atmosphere his guests envision, whether an intimate dinner, celebratory gathering, or elevated at-home event.

Anthony works closely with trusted local producers and suppliers whenever possible, ensuring both quality and consistency. From the first course to the final clean-up, his focus is on delivering a polished, effortless experience where guests can relax and enjoy exceptional food.

For me, cooking is...

A way to create memorable experiences through thoughtful technique, balance, and respect for every ingredient.

I learned to cook at...

Home at a young age, followed by formal training at Humber College and years of hands-on industry experience.

A cooking secret...

Letting quality ingredients lead, while refining every detail with intention.

My menus

Japanese style flare

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Fresh shucked oysters! Accompanied with fresh lemon, smoked horseradish, mignonette, house made hot sauces

Raw fish & seafood tower. Assorted sashimi, poached shrimp and octopus, assorted dips and pickled vegetables

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Mixed deep fried tempura. Includes shrimp, yams, asparagus and eggplant. Served with tempura dipping sauce and a garlic aioli

Bbq nori shrimp, lemon soy sauce, daikon slaw

Pork Gyozas, radish and carrot slaw, maple soy reduction, sambal aioli

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Katsu pork cutlet, Japanese style greens steamed rice

Braised chicken ramen soup. Sweet corn, spinach, boiled egg, chicken bone broth

Japanese style beef curry, sticky rice, tempura onions, cilantro oil

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Coconut rice pudding with lemongrass curd, passionfruit, lychee, shaved coconut and chilis

Raspberry and Vanilla Mille Feuilles. Candied puff pastry, fresh raspberries, raspberry Cointreu coulis, vanilla mousseline cream and shaved chocolate

Brown butter brownie on a bed of raspberry coulis. Topped with peanut butter mousse and shaved chocolate

Japanese style cheesecake, hand whipped cream, fresh strawberries

Green tea ice cream with sesame caramel shards

Chef’s Seasonal Table

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Seasonal composed salad or refined vegetable starter

Market-inspired seafood or warm seasonal dish

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House-crafted soup, pasta, or grain-based course

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Chef’s selection of premium protein or market fish

Vegetarian feature available

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Chef’s dessert inspired by the season

Mexican Flare

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Mexican street corn phyllo cups. Fresh grilled ontario corn, tossed in tajin spice and clarified butter. Topped with adobo aioli and fresh cilantro

Fried wonton tacos, stuffed with cast iron seared Ontario Prime beef, smoked enoki mushroom and radish slaw, truffle lime aioli and finished with a microgreen cilantro salad

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Mixed Taco bar. Marinated pork, chicken, steak and chorizo. Served with fresh made corn and flour tortillas, Assorted toppings, several salsas, guacamole, Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de Gallo and fresh made sour cream

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Fresh made churro bowls, dusted in cinnamon and sugar blend. Filled with a tequila-vanilla lime ice cream and topped with dulce de leche and popcorn brittle

French Flare

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Fresh salmon gravlax, on a herbed potatoe guile, pickled blueberries smashed avocado finish with a micro green salad

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut squash croquettes, served with candied wild boar bacon, goat cheese pomegranate mousse and drizzled with chive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Gruyere cheese, pancetta and French bread stuffed chicken supreme served with a brandy pan jus. Accompanied with pomme rissolees and green beans

DESSERT

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Raspberry and Vanilla Mille Feuilles. Layers of puff pastry, fresh raspberries, vanilla mousseline cream and shaved chocolate

Italian Flare

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FIRST COURSE

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Mushroom medley risotto topped with truffle oil and finished with grated truffle pecarino

Marinated roasted bell peppers on a bed herbed goat cheese mousse served on a garlic olive oil crostini. Served with fresh lemon

MAIN COURSE

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Halibut al Cartoccio. Marinated Halibut fillet served in a parchment pouch, accompanied with fingerling potatoes, green beans and blistered cherry tomatoes. Served with a side of lemon chive butter

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Gingerbread tiramisu, classic dessert with a light twist. ( served in single servings)

Lemoncello panna cotta, served with pomegranate coulis, candied pistachio crumble and fresh mint

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Chef Anthony's reviews

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Amazing food, friendly and professional service.

Wow Anthony blew my expectations out of the water, what an experience! Had reached out to Anthony for a private dinner as part of my proposal to my fiancé and I couldn't be happier to have had Anthony in my corner. Food was delicious, experience was engaging/fun and kitchen was spotless after. Highly recommend!

Wonderful experience! Food was delicious. So quiet in the kitchen, hard to believe he produced such a meal! Highly recommend!!

Very pleased with choosing Anthony as our chef for the evening!

Anthony was our chef when my sister and I organized a small 50th anniversary celebration dinner at home for our parents, with a total of 7 guests. He was low-key, nice, and focused on his work. The food was good, with lots of attention to detail. He made us a mushroom soup that was outstanding! We appreciated the experience and what Anthony brought to it.

Overall, it was a great interactive experience and Anthony was very talkative and explained the ingredients and how he put things together when i interacted with him.

Anthony was professional and excellent to work with as we planned our dinner party. The food was exceptional and we will definitely be bringing him back. Thank you Anthony for a wonderful and memorable experience.

Chef Anthony was excellent! Professional but personable. Food was delicious and gorgeous. This was a great experience we would definitely do again