Chef David Salt

Private Chef in Toronto

17Services completed

4.93 / 5Based on 7 reviews

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TorontoI travel up to 5 km

Get to know me better

Michelin trained chef, French technique and global influence

I am a professional chef, current owner of DRIFTER'S SOLACE. I have spent most of my career working in London, UK in a variety of establishments, including three different Michelin starred restaurants, finishing my final years as Head Chef of Club Gascon (1* restaurant). My techniques and style are heavily influenced by the French and wider European cuisines, but I take a lot of inspiration from the food and flavours I have been exposed to during my travels.

More about me

For me, cooking is...

life. It is an opportunity to play a part in creating memories and special moments.

I learned to cook at...

home when I was young, it continued with summer jobs in kitchens, then culinary school, and refined through the various restaurants I have worked at.

A cooking secret...

being organized, taste everything. And patience, and sauce.

Types of cuisine I prepare

French
Chef's special
Mediterranean
Italian

Chef David's reviews

4.93

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17 services

Celebration of a 60th birthday. Chef David was awesome and explained his dishes, techniques in cooking etc. We had cooking enthusiasts and they were very impressed. The menu was suggested by David and he was very open to changes I requested. I like the fact he suggested the menu vs other chefs providing a checklist of options. Everything went really well together. Also, Chef David did not rush us...he asked if we needed time to digest between a couple courses, etc. Overall the food was excellent and it was a great way to celebrate a birthday. We will definitely use him again and I would recommend his service.

Chef David was absolutely amazing! His professionalism was beyond expectations. He created amazing dishes that were visually appealing and full of amazing flavours. He provided amazing service and took care of cleaning the kitchen to return it to a spotless state. I would recommend Chef David to anyone, and look forward to enjoying a meal created by him again hopefully sometime in the future!

David was great! We would do this dinner again, experience was seamless, our guests loved it and asked if they can book him in the future as well. He left kitchen spotless, and we did not have to do anything. This fine dinning at home, 10 out of 10.

A clear professional in both execution and demeanour, I would highly recommend Chef David for any gathering, it was a treat to have him in our kitchen. Thanks Chef David!

I had to cancel the dinner due to Covid - my other half did not think we could we could social distance enough. David prepared an inspiring tailored menu. He was professional, quick to reply, and added value by suggesting things that might work w/ the theme I was suggesting for what would have been our 33rd anniversary dinner for 2 on our rooftop terrace. It truly was our loss; but given the times it was the right decision. A note to David: Once times settle down, your private dinner and the amazing menu has now moved to the near top on my Bucket List. ps - I had to smudge this feedback a bit b/c of required fields, forgive me

David is a diamond in the rough. The flavor of his dishes were as good as the best restaurants in Toronto, New York or London. He came on time and left the kitchen spotless as well. Overall as great an experience as you could hope for with a private Chef.

David Salt created an outstanding 5 course dinner! Each dish was uniquely prepared with interesting variations of condiments, sauces, and froth, and all delicious! Every presentation had a wow factor! He was engaging, very attentive and paced the meal perfectly. He made the evening very special for us.