Chef Caitlyn M

Chef At Home in Orillia

With over 20 years of experience in the fine dining industry, I am a highly skilled and innovative Executive Chef known for her exceptional culinary artistry and leadership. My extensive background in creating a wide range of exquisite, high-quality dishes, including French, Italian, and contemporary fusion. As well as,

menu development, the ability to design and execute seasonal and innovative menus that cater to diverse palates. As an Executive Chef I have gained strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and mentoring kitchen staff to achieve peak performance of the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. Through cost management I have also gained expertise in budgeting, cost control, and inventory management to maximize profitability. But most importantly having the most fun learning and challenging myself in new directions while teaching and gaining experiences with my peers.

For me, cooking is...

Continuously finding joie de vivre in the small things and simplicity of creating my passion and sharing that love with new people.

I learned to cook at...

My grandmothers bake shop, watching and admiring her provide quality ingredients and service to our small town.

A cooking secret...

Joy and curiosity. Don't be afraid to F it up.

My menus

Lunch

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad - Fresh Parmesan , Truffle Crouton, Guanciale

Chipotle Corn Chowder - Pimento, Green Chili, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

Chopped Salad - Raddicchio, Endive, Pepperoncini, Chicpea, Dijon, Calabrese Sausage, Smoked Cheddar

Harvest Greens with Toasted Pumpkin Seed - Elderflower Vinaigrette, Brie

Roasted Red Pepper & Blistered Tomato Bisque

Mezza Platter - Pita, Marinated Olive, Artichoke, Grilled Halloumi, Falafel, Red Pepper Hummus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

* Vegan * BBQ Chicpea Pizza with Vegan Ranch, Arugula, Charred Pineapple and Cheddar Sheese

* Vegan * Wild Fungi Pappardelle - Tarragon, Chive, Garlic Cashew Creme

10oz AAA Strip Steak with Potato Gratin, Bearnaise, Roasted Seasonal Veg

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Roasted Corn Elote

Cacio e Pepe- Handmade Pasta, Fresh Parmesan, Tri Color Peppercorn

Crab Cake - Caper, Remoulade, Dill, Lemon, Old Bay, Herbed Greens

Quiche - Seasonal Root Vegetable or Denver or Florentine, or Feta Bruschetta

Tuscan Chicken Supreme with Asiago Creme - Sauteed Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Garlic Mash and Seasonal Veg

Rigatoni Alla Zozonna - Pancetta, Soprasata, Balsamic, Tomato, Parmesan Tuille, Basil

DESSERT

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Cookies & Brownies & Tarts

Trio Chocolate Mousse

Harvest Fruit Board

Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie

Tiramisu Classico

Canapes

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Antipasti - Whipped Ricotta, Olive Tapenade, Marinaded Vegetable, Preserves, Crostini

Charcuterie - Local Meats and Cheeses with Fresh Jams and Prepared Mustards, Gluten Free Flax Cracker and Crostini

Cheese Board - Local & Imported Cheese with Fruits, Nuts and Crostini

Crudite with Hummus, Tzatziki and Avocado Ranch

Devilled Eggs - Curried Yolk, Sumac, Cilantro

Foccacia Feta Brushchetta - Basil, Parsley, Parmesan

Mezza Platter - Pita, Marinated Olive, Artichoke, Grilled Halloumi, Falafel, Red Pepper Hummus

Smoked Salmon Board - Creme Fraiche, Crispy Caper, Shallot, Lemon, Dill

Salmon Rillette - Flaked Confit Salmon, Creme Fraiche, Dill, Chive, Crostini, Yuzu, Tobiko

FIRST COURSE

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* Vegan * Tartar - Avocado, Beet, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Corriander

Carrot Ginger Soup Shot - Coconut Creme, Musili

Chipotle Corn Chowder Shot - Pimento, Green Chili, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

Mushroom Bisque Shot - Truffle Crouton, Parsley Crumb, Creme Fraiche

Roasted Red Pepper & Blistered Tomato Bisque Shot

Firecracker Cauliflower Bisque Shot - Crispy Chili Oil, Cashew, Coconut

Vegan * Chilled Cherry Soup Shot - Mint Creme and Pistachio Praline

Sesame Seared Tuna - Wakame, Ponzu, Cilantro, Crispy Wasabi

Garden Gazepacho Shot- Chilled Medley of Heirloom Cucumber, Peppers, Tomato, Cilantro, Chili Oil

GF Quiche - Seasonal Root Vegetable or Denver or Florentine, or Feta Bruschetta

Steak Tartare - Smoked Kettle Chip, Pickled Shallot, Shaved Parmesan, Aioli, Caper

Scallop Crudo - Vanilla Bean Leches de Tigre, Corriander, Hazelnut, Birds Eye Chili

Prawn Cocktail - Housemade Seafood Sauce, Brandy, Lemon, Parsley

MAIN COURSE

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* Vegan * BBQ Chicpea Pizza with Vegan Ranch, Arugula, Charred Pineapple and Cheddar Sheese

Chicken Liver Mousse - Strawberry Compote, Crushed Cashew, Crispy Shallot, Crostini

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders with Roasted Corn Elote

Cojita Croquetas - Burbank Potato, Valentia Red, Jambon

Crab Cake - Caper, Remoulade, Dill, Lemon, Old Bay

Duck Confit with Baluga Lentil Cassoulet, Whiskey Citrus Jus

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Lollipop- Pistachio, Warm Potato Salad, Lemon Mint Creme

Vegan * Pierogi Gnocchi - Cheddar Sheese, Smoked Tempeh, Caramelized Onion, Nutritional Yeast

Lobster Ravioli with White Truffle Butter, Preserved Lemon and Tomato Brushchetta

Seacuterie - Crab Legs, Oysters, Jumbo Prawn, Scallop Crudo, Trout Pate with Accoutermen

DESSERT

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Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake

Trio Chocolate Mousse

Cookies & Brownies & Tarts

Harvest Fruit Board

Tiramisu Classico

Warm White Chocolate & Baileys Bread Pudding

She Sells Seashells

STARTER

All inclusive

Trio of Mignonettes - Red Wine & Peppercorn, Cider & Apple, Champagne & Shallot

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Accoutrements - Lemon Cheeks, Fresh Horseradish, Seafood Sauce, Scotch, Tabasco

MAIN COURSE

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2 X Fresh East Coast Oysters - On Ice

Crab Cake - Caper, Remoulade, Dill, Lemon, Old Bay

Salmon Rillette - Flaked Confit Salmon, Creme Fraiche, Dill, Chive, Crostini, Yuzu, Tobiko

Scallop Crudo - Vanilla Bean Leches de Tigre, Corriander, Hazelnut, Birds Eye Chili

Sesame Seared Tuna - Wakame, Ponzu, Cilantro, Crispy Wasabi

2 X Fresh West Coast Oysters - On Ice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Generous Group Gathering

STARTER

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Charcuterie - Local Meats and Cheeses with Fresh Jams and Prepared Mustards, Gluten Free Flax Cracker and Crostini

Cheese Board - Local & Imported Cheese with Fruits, Nuts and Crostini

Antipasti - Whipped Ricotta, Olive Tapenade, Marinaded Vegetable, Preserves, Crostini

Crudite with Hummus, Tzatziki and Avocado Ranch

Devilled Eggs - Curried Yolk, Sumac, Cilantro

Mezza Platter - Pita, Marinated Olive, Artichoke, Grilled Halloumi, Falafel, Red Pepper Hummus

Oyster Shucking Station - Lemon, Mignonette, Whiskey, Seafood Sauce, Fresh Horseradish

Seacuterie - Crab Legs, Oysters, Jumbo Prawn, Scallop Crudo, Trout Pate with accouterment

Smoked Salmon Board - Creme Fraiche, Crispy Caper, Shallot, Lemon, Dill

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chipotle Corn Chowder - Pimento, Green Chili, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

Firecracker Cauliflower Bisque - crispy chili oil, cashew, coconut

Garden Gazepacho - Chilled Medley of Heirloom Cucumber, Peppers, Tomato, Cilantro, Chili Oil

Roasted Red Pepper & Blistered Tomato Bisque

Mushroom Bisque - Truffle Crouton, Parsley Crumb, Creme Fraiche

Wedge Salad with Whipped Stilton, Apple, Bacon and Candied Pecan

Steak Tartare - Smoked Kettle Chip, Pickled Shallot, Shaved Parmesan, Aioli, Caper

Prawn Cocktail - Housemade Seafood Sauce, Brandy, Lemon, Parsley

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

* Vegan * Wild Fungi Pappardelle - Tarragon, Chive, Garlic Cashew Creme

Country Ham Carving Station

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb - Pistachio, Warm Potato Salad, Grilled Asparagus, Lemon Mint Creme

Lobster Ravioli with White Truffle Butter, Preserved Lemon and Tomato Brushchetta

Prime Rib - Yorkshire, Garlic Mash, Seaonal Vegetable, Au Jus, Bread Service

Tuscan Chicken Supreme with Asiago Creme - Sauteed Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Garlic Mash and Seasonal Veg

Saffron Squash Risotto - with Charred Leek and Burrata

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse

Cookies & Brownies & Tarts

Harvest Fruit Board

White Chocolate & Baileys Bread Pudding

White Chocolate Fruit Tart

Dulce de Leche Lava Cake

Celebration - Indulge

STARTER

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Arugula Salad - Grapefruit, Candied Walnut, Shaved Parm, Honey Dijon

Black Kale Salad - Burnt Orange Vinaigrette, Feta, Pomegranate, Zaatar

Fennel Salad with Caramelized Apple Vinaigrette - Tarragon, Lemon, Cranberry

Grilled *Vegan* Ceasar - Chicpea, Confit Garlic, Nutrional Yeast, Smoked Tempeh

Ricotta Honey Toast - caramelized poached pear, walnut pesto, arugula, hot honey, brioche

Wedge Salad with Whipped Stilton, Apple, Bacon and Candied Pecan

Harvest Greens with Toasted Pumpkin Seed - Elderflower Vinaigrette, Brie

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Liver Mousse - Strawberry Compote, Crushed Cashew, Crispy Shallot, Crostini

Crab Cake - Caper, Remoulade, Dill, Lemon, Old Bay

Prawn Cocktail - Housemade Seafood Sauce, Brandy, Lemon, Parsley

Steak Tartare - Smoked Kettle Chip, Pickled Shallot, Shaved Parmesan, Aioli, Caper

Sesame Seared Tuna - Wakame, Ponzu, Cilantro, Crispy Wasabi

Scallop Crudo - Vanilla Bean Leches de Tigre, Corriander, Hazelnut, Birds Eye Chili

Salmon Rillette - Flaked Confit Salmon, Creme Fraiche, Dill, Chive, Crostini, Yuzu, Tobiko

Beets & Burrata - Balsamic Glaze, Pickled Red Onion, Herbed Greens

Garden Gazepacho - Chilled Medley of Heirloom Cucumber, Peppers, Tomato, Cilantro, Chili Oil

Heirloom Tomato Salad - White Balsamic, Micro Basil, Shallot, Stilton Cheese, Black Peppercorn

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Tuscan Chicken Supreme with Asiago Creme - Sauteed Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Garlic Mash and Seasonal Veg

Saffron Squash Risotto - with Charred Leek and Burrata

Hibiscus Glazed Salmon - Parsnip Puree, Butter Poached Asparagus, Edamame

Mole Braised Beef with Chermoula - Creamy Jalapeno Polenta, Roasted Harissa Heirloom Carrot

Pan Seared Duck - Israeli Couscous, Braised Grape, Cabarnet, Herbed Salad, Pan Jus

* Vegan * Wild Fungi Pappardelle - Tarragon, Chive, Garlic Cashew Creme

10oz AAA Strip Steak with Potato Gratin, Bearnaise, Roasted Seasonal Veg

Herb Crusted Cod with Summer Squash Succotash - Lemon Basil Sabayon, Crispy Lotus, Togarashi

Tomahawk Pork Chop with Piccalilli Relish - Red Skin Potato Salad, Gala Apple, Green Bean

Lobster Ravioli with White Truffle Butter, Preserved Lemon and Tomato Brushchetta

DESSERT

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Guinness Chocolate Fudge Cake

Olive Oil Cake with Pistachio Praline

White Chocolate Fruit Tart

Wild Berry Crumble A La Mode

Tiramisu Classico

Brunch

STARTER

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Charcuterie - Local Meats and Cheeses with Fresh Jams and Prepared Mustards, Gluten Free Flax Cracker and Crostini

Cheese Board - Local & Imported Cheese with Fruits, Nuts and Crostini

Crudite with Hummus, Tzatziki and Avocado Ranch

Seacuterie - Crab Legs, Oysters, Jumbo Prawn, Scallop Crudo, Trout Pate with accouterment

Smoked Salmon Board - Creme Fraiche, Crispy Caper, Shallot, Lemon, Dill

FIRST COURSE

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Basic Homefries

Cajun Tater Tots

Arugula Salad - Grapefruit, Candied Walnut, Shaved Parm, Honey Dijon

MAIN COURSE

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Country Ham Carving Station

Crepe Station

Eggs Benedict - Canadian Bacon or Florentine or Smoked Salmon or Tex Mex

Omlette Station

Protein Pancakes * Vegan & Gluten Free

Scrambled Egg & Bacon & Sausage

Southern Fried French Toast

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse

Cookies & Brownies & Tarts

Fresh Beignets with Mixed Berry Compote

Harvest Fruit Board

Celebration - Basic

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Chopped Salad - Raddicchio, Endive, Pepperoncini, Chicpea, Dijon, Calabrese Sausage, Smoked Cheddar

Devilled Eggs - Curried Yolk, Sumac, Cilantro

Wedge Salad with Whipped Stilton, Apple, Bacon and Candied Pecan

Mezza Platter - Pita, Marinated Olive, Artichoke, Grilled Halloumi, Falafel, Red Pepper Hummus

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Carrot Ginger Soup - Coconut Creme, Musili

Chipotle Corn Chowder - Pimento, Green Chili, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

Firecracker Cauliflower Bisque - crispy chili oil, cashew, coconut

Mushroom Bisque - Truffle Crouton, Parsley Crumb, Creme Fraiche

Roasted Red Pepper & Blistered Tomato Bisque

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chicken Fried Pork Chop with Piccalilli Relish - Red Skin Potato Salad, Gala Apple, Green Bean

Chipotle Chicken Carbonara - Guanciale, Cured Egg, Black Garlic Crumb

Herb Crusted Cod with Summer Squash Succotash - Lemon Basil Sabayon, Crispy Lotus, Togarashi

Hibiscus Glazed Salmon - Parsnip Puree, Butter Poached Asparagus, Edamame

Mole Braised Beef with Chermoula - Creamy Jalapeno Polenta, Roasted Harissa Heirloom Carrot

Vegan * Pierogi Gnocchi - Cheddar Sheese, Smoked Tempeh, Caramelized Onion, Nutritional Yeast

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cookies & Brownies & Tarts

Harvest Fruit Board

Chocolate Mousse

Warm Wild Blueberry Crumble

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Chef Caitlyn's reviews

4.88

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28 services

Caitlyn was amazing, the food was absolutely incredible. She elevated all of my favourite dishes and she was so sweet and funny! Loved her will definitely book with her again!

The experience she provided was pure class from beginning to end. Arrived on time set the kitchen table to perfection we did not have to think of a thing. The courses were delicious from start to finish and to top it off when she left kitchen was clean and dishwasher was on. We will definitely do this again soon!

Wow. Exceeded all expectations. Such a memorable night me and my fiancé will never forget. The food was cooked to perfection. I will recommend caitlyn to all of my loved ones. The lamb was AMAZING. The fish was theeee best. What a great person, what a great meal, what a great experience. 11/10

Caitlyn was absolutely fantastic, and I cannot recommend her enough. Her professionalism is top-notch, and she consistently demonstrates an incredible attention to detail in everything she does. Whether it’s crafting exquisite dishes or ensuring that every aspect of the dining experience is flawless, Caitlyn’s dedication and skill are truly remarkable. Her ability to create amazing culinary experiences leaves a lasting impression, and I am confident that anyone who has the opportunity to work with her will be thoroughly impressed.

We had a lovely experience with our Chef! The food was amazing, more than enough selections to choose from and she was very accomodating to allergies and additions/subtractions from food items chosen for the meal. Highly recommend this service and this Chef for ANY occasion - she will not dissapoint!

Chef Caitlyn cooked us an amazing meal. As I planned this as a surprise dinner, I really appreciated how prepared and organized she was, arriving punctually and showing diligence and professionalism the entire night. To put it simply, it is now one of our most delicious and memorable dinner date nights if not the best one. From the appetizer and starter to the mains and desserts, everything was so well presented and delicious. We especially loved the fresh handmade gnocchi in the main dish and the sticky toffee pudding dessert. Truly, the best sticky toffee pudding we've had. She was also super nice and helped make the night special. We'd love to eat more of her amazing food if we get the chance.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Caitlyn cater a summer dinner for our bachelorette weekend, and she exceeded all expectations. From the moment she arrived, her warm presence and attention to detail set the tone for a relaxed and celebratory evening. The meal she prepared was fresh, beautifully plated, and perfectly tailored to the vibe of our summer cottage weekend — light, seasonal, and packed with flavor. Each course was thoughtfully curated, and she seamlessly accommodated dietary preferences without compromising taste or creativity. Caitlyn brought such joy and professionalism to the evening — it truly felt like a private dining experience at a high-end restaurant, but in the comfort of our own space. Highly recommend Chef Caitlyn for any special gathering. She made our night memorable, delicious, and effortless. Thank you, Caitlyn!

Chef Caitlyn was absolutely fantastic. Her attention to detail and how much she customized everything to my needs were incredible. More importantly, her food was decadent, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious—nothing was overpowering. I would highly recommend her and would love to work with her again.