Chef Frederic Royer

Private Chef in Whistler

I have lived in Whistler for over eight years where I have had the pleasure of working in first class food establishments. I am a Red Seal chef and have about 15 years of professional cooking experience through steakhouse, fine dining, hotels and much more. One of my last position was Chef de Cuisine at the Trattoria di Umberto where I had the opportunity to further develop my skills and creativity with daily creation and menu development. Then I pursued my education through the WSET courses (level 3 certification) and by taking a bartending position in the front of the house of the Bearfoot Bistro where I learned proper customer service, to take care, get to know the customer and be his guide through their dining experience. I acquired knowledge on fine wines, which became a primary focus for me, as well as spirits and cocktails. My passion doesn't only reside in the food but in all dining aspect, there is always more to discover and apply.

For me, cooking is...

art that can be eaten

I learned to cook at...

The hotel school of Saint Adèle in Quebec, but every restaurant I worked in has thought me much and more

A cooking secret...

Based on quality ingredients, I work with only the best suppliers in the region and I am inspired with traditional dishes from all over the world

My menus

Mediterranean cruise **

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Arugula salad, grapes, Boursin & candied pecans

Coconut chili-crusted pumpkin bites & coconut mint dip

Creamy pumpkin soup & truffle popcorn

Charcuterie platter with grilled vegetables, goat cheese spread & flax seed cracker

Crispy pork belly bites & parsnip purée, roasted mushrooms & shallots, truffle oil

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Carbonara, pancetta, parmesan

Bouillabaisse soup, fresh focaccia & rouille

Charred brussel sprouts & broccolini, parmesan, chili medley, sherry vinaigrette

Canadian scallops, saffron cream tagliatelle, roasted fennel & onion

MAIN COURSE

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Confit salmon tarator with coriander, walnuts & tahini sauce

Beef prime rib, Foie Gras butter, wilted greens & asparagus

Slow-roasted lamb rack, honey mustard, pink peppercorn crust, fingerlings, asparagus

Sesame crusted tuna steak, balsamic & soy dressing, cauliflower saffron mash, green vegetable medley

Saffron polenta cake, honey glazed wild mushrooms & charred papaya, arugula bed, truffle oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baked brie, candied nuts & maple syrup

Chocolate avalanche mousse

Chocolate fondue & fresh fruits

Ginger crème brulée, mint & raspberry

Classic tiramisu & berry salad

Mediterranean cruise ***

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Arugula salad, grapes, Boursin & candied pecans

Coconut chili-crusted pumpkin bites & coconut mint dip

Creamy pumpkin soup & truffle popcorn

Charcuterie platter & foie gras terrine, tempura mushroom, confit strawberries

Crispy pork belly bites & parsnip purée, roasted mushrooms & shallots, truffle oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Classic Carbonara, pancetta, parmesan

Bouillabaisse soup, fresh focaccia & rouille

Charred brussel sprouts & broccolini, parmesan, chili medley, sherry vinaigrette

Canadian scallops, saffron cream tagliatelle, roasted fennel & onion

Ahi tuna Niçoise, poached fingerlings & green beans, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives

MAIN COURSE

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Confit spring salmon tarator with coriander, walnuts & tahini sauce

Beef tomahawk BBQ, Foie Gras butter, wilted greens & asparagus

Slow-roasted lamb rack, honey mustard, pink peppercorn crust, fingerlings, asparagus

Sesame crusted tuna steak, balsamic & soy dressing, cauliflower saffron mash, green vegetable medley

Saffron polenta cake, honey glazed wild mushrooms & charred papaya, arugula bed, truffle oil

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Baked brie, candied nuts & maple syrup

Chocolate avalanche mousse

Chocolate fondue & fresh fruits

Ginger crème brulée, mint & raspberry

Classic tiramisu & berry salad

This is Italy*

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Fresh burrata, beet carpaccio, zucchini ribbons, basil

Creamy pumpkin soup & truffle popcorn

Smoked salmon canapés, fresh cucumber, mascarpone lemon cream, fresh dill

Arugula salad, grapes, goat cheese & candied cashew

FIRST COURSE

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Canadian scallops served on saffron cream tagliattele

Eggplant rollatinis, chunky puttanesca sauce & parmesan tuile

Grilled octopus & pineapple, wilted bitter greens & salsa Verde

Fresh tuna, cauliflower couscous, almond brown butter & arugula salad

MAIN COURSE

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Wild mushroom risotto, salsa verde, Parmesan tuile

Seared salmon served with salsa Verde, asparagus & vegetable purée

Duck two ways, Italian risotto, capers & tomatoes concassé, wilted spinach

Beef striploin, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes & peppercorn sauce

DESSERT

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Fresh fruit pie, pastry cream, lime zest sugar & seasonal fruit

Traditional tiramisu, berry & mint salad

Chocolate fudge & candied orange pavé

Pacific North West dining **

STARTER

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Fresh & grilled local oysters, red wine mignonette & garlic butter

Scallops ceviche, avocado bed, tarragon & flax seed crackers

Breaded chicken & waffles, hot honey yogurt, maple syrup

Fried ling cod, aioli & chips

FIRST COURSE

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Albacore tuna, fennel & pink peppercorn crust, Romesco sauce, roasted capsicum

Steelhead Trout rillette confit in duck fat, porcini, avocado bed & local crackers

Pork belly, honey glazed wild mushrooms & charred papaya, arugula bed, truffle oil

Black cod, confit potatoes, broccolini & kale chips, lemon butter

MAIN COURSE

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Saffron risotto, fresh gremolata, pea shoots & cherry tomato

Local veal roast, baked potato discs, mushroom & broccolini, Hollandaise sauce

Bone-in lamb, sauce Vierge & vermouth reduction, saffron polenta cake, cauliflower

Seared ling cod, saffron cream, green vegetable medley

DESSERT

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Sucre a la crème, maple walnut ice cream, graham crumble & ground cocoa nibs

Fresh fruit pie, vanilla custard, fresh fruit

Crêpes, maple syrup, caramelized banana & fresh berries

Apple & strawberry crumble, vanilla ice cream

INTERNATIONAL MENU

STARTER

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Caprese skewers, orange and balsamic braised beets, bocconcini, fresh basil

Mango salsa, tomatillo, fresh mint & flax seed cracker

Scallop ceviche, avocado spread, roasted garlic & flax seed cracker

Ling cod ceviche, mango, roasted peppers & endive

Prawn skewers, papaya habanero cocktail sauce

Classic beef tartare, pickles, shallots, chipotle & capers, crostini

Crispy pork belly bites & parsnip purée, wild mushroom, slow roasted shallots,

Confit pork shoulder tacos with papaya slaw & fresh salsa

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Charcuterie platter with grilled vegetables and goat cheese spread, flax seed crackers

Homemade guacamole & corn tortillas

Arugula salad, grapes, goat cheese & candied cashew

Canadian scallops served on saffron cream tagliattele, roasted fennel & onion

Traditional prawn aguachile, cilantro, lime, avocado & onion

Maple glazed beef short ribs & cauliflower purée

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted pork belly, mango chutney & mashed potatoes

Wild mushroom risotto, Salsa Verde, parmesan & fresh basil

Eggplant rollatini, ricotta cheese, puttanesca sauce & parmesan tuile

Classic Spanish paella, chorizo, seafood, saffron & seasonal vegetables

Slow cooked whole duck, honey glazed, red cabbage & shitake

Beef striploin, confit potatoes, roasted vegetables & peppercorn sauce

DESSERT

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Coconut lime crème caramel

Baked brie, candied nuts & maple syrup

Sticky date pudding & butterscotch sauce

Chocolate pavé & candied orange

Rocky road bites, popcorn, dried fruit, marshmallow & nuts

Pacific North West dining ***

STARTER

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Fresh & grilled local oysters, red wine mignonette & garlic butter

Dungeness crab salad with rouille & squid ink focaccia bread

Scallops ceviche, avocado bed, tarragon & flax seed crackers

Breaded chicken & waffles, hot honey yogurt, maple syrup

Fried ling cod, aioli & chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Albacore tuna, fennel & pink peppercorn crust, Romesco sauce, roasted capsicum

Steelhead Trout rillette confit in duck fat, porcini, avocado bed & local crackers

Seared Foie Gras, butterfly jumbo prawns, baked potatoes disc, bok choy & vermouth reduction

Pork belly, honey glazed wild mushrooms & charred papaya, arugula bed, truffle oil

Black cod, confit potatoes, broccolini & kale chips, lemon butter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Saffron risotto, fresh gremolata, pea shoots & cherry tomato

Local veal roast, baked potato discs, mushroom & broccolini, Hollandaise sauce

Venison striploin, honeyed beets, salsa Verde, fig & vermouth reduction, grilled bok choy

Bone-in lamb, sauce Vierge & vermouth reduction, saffron polenta cake, cauliflower

Halibut filet, fresh herb & anis crust,Crispy braised octopus, salsa verde, saffron cream, cauliflower mash, bok choy, wilted greens

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Sucre a la crème, maple walnut ice cream, graham crumble & ground cocoa nibs

Fresh fruit pie, vanilla custard, fresh fruit

Crêpes, maple syrup, caramelized banana & fresh berries

Apple & strawberry crumble, vanilla ice cream

Thanksgiving menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Caprese skewers, orange and balsamic braised beets, bocconcini, fresh basil

Mango salsa, tomatillo, fresh mint & flax seed cracker

Scallop ceviche, avocado spread, roasted garlic & flax seed cracker

Ling cod ceviche, mango, roasted peppers & endive

Prawn skewers, papaya habanero cocktail sauce

Classic beef tartare, pickles, shallots, chipotle & capers, crostini

Crispy pork belly bites & parsnip purée, wild mushroom, slow roasted shallots,

Confit pork shoulder tacos with papaya slaw & fresh salsa

Breaded chicken & waffles, hot honey yogurt dressing and maple syrup

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Charcuterie platter with grilled vegetables and goat cheese spread, flax seed crackers

Homemade guacamole & corn tortillas

Arugula salad, grapes, goat cheese & candied cashew

Canadian scallops served on saffron cream tagliattele, roasted fennel & onion

Traditional prawn aguachile, cilantro, lime, avocado & onion

Maple glazed beef short ribs & cauliflower purée

Burrata caprese, charred peaches, fresh oregano

Classic cheese fondue, cured meat, gherkins & fingerling

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Roasted pork belly, mango chutney & mashed potatoes

Wild mushroom risotto, Salsa Verde, parmesan & fresh basil

Eggplant rollatini, ricotta cheese, puttanesca sauce & parmesan tuile

Classic Spanish paella, chorizo, seafood, saffron & seasonal vegetables

Slow cooked whole duck, honey glazed, red cabbage & shitake

Beef striploin, confit potatoes, roasted vegetables & peppercorn sauce

Whole roasted turkey, brussel sprout, bacon, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes

Atlantic salmon seared served with salsa Verde, asparagus & vegetable purée

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut lime crème caramel

Baked brie, candied nuts & maple syrup

Sticky date pudding & butterscotch sauce

Chocolate pavé & candied orange

Rocky road bites, popcorn, dried fruit, marshmallow & nuts

Chocolate fondue & fresh fruits

From the old world *

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Arugula, Boursin cheese, grapes & candied pecan salad

Charcuterie and Foie Gras terrine platter with confit strawberries & mushroom tempura

Classic beef tartare served on local crackers

Crispy pork belly bites & parsnip purée, wild mushroom, slow roasted shallots, truffle oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Bouillabaisse soup, fresh focaccia & rouille

Classic cheese fondue, cured meat, gherkins & bread

Honey glazed wild mushrooms & charred papaya, arugula bed, truffle oil

Mushrooms filled duck breast, black been purée, oregano & mint oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Atlantic salmon seared served with salsa Verde, asparagus & vegetable purée

Beef prime rib, roasted vegetables & peppercorn sauce

Roasted whole chicken, confit fingerlings & carrots, house gravy, seasonal salad

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate fondue & fresh fruits

Fresh fruit tartlet, lime zest sugar

Ginger crème brulée, mint & raspberry

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Chef Frederic's reviews

4.77

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62 services

Freddy is fantastic! Great food, immaculate prep, and wonderful service.

The experience was incredible. The food was fantastic and the Chef had a great personality. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Frederic did a wonderful meal for us! We had our family with children and he kept us eating and entertained. Highly recommend

Take A Chef - Chef Freddy - was awesome!! Super nice, fun, food was good. Great Chef - convenience was awesome. Went out of his way to drop off a meal on New Year's for my client. Have used Take A Chef before and love them. Will definitely use again. Will be in Cape cod in April and hope they are available.

was incredible!!!

This private chef experience was amazing and so delicious, hands down the best meal we have ever had! Highly recommended to anyone

Freddy was nothing short of amazing. We could not have asked for a better experience. Everything from the communication to the food to the clean-up was better than we could have ever imagined. We had some unique situations and Freddy adapted so well. We also had one person in our party with specific food allergies and Freddy handled the situation perfectly and ensured that her meals were identical to ours while ensuring that her needs were met and respected. On a scale of one to ten I would rate Freddy a one hundred!

We had an amazing experience having Frederic cook us a meal for my bachelor party. He came early to prepare the meal and the food exceeded our expectations. His service was very professional and a great experience overall.

Chef Freddy cooked for my family in Whistler to celebrate a special occasion. The menu was incredible, the food was perfect and his service was fantastic. Couldn’t recommend chef Freddy and his team enough!

We hired Freddy for 40th dinner party and everything was as advertised. The food, presentation and overall service was fantastic. The team was very professional and engaging and left the kitchen spotless post service. I would definitely use Freddy again next time we are in Whistler.

Easy to work with, great food.

Freddy was outstanding. Very engaging and overall excellent with food and presentation.

Chef Frederic and Eliska were right on time, warm and friendly, and made us all feel very comfortable and special. Our meal was to celebrate a family gathering and it was very special! The menu options presented during the planning were all wonderful and even though Freddy offered to customize things it wasn’t needed. Eliska’s attention to the details (table setting, serving and cleaning up) were immaculate! Even the dishwasher was loaded perfectly! One of the highlights for us was sabering the champagne, the story Freddy told and the instruction provided to two of our group made for perfect execution. Thank you Freddy and Eliska for an unforgettable meal and evening.

Chef Frederick was wonderful. He was very patient with our group (we had to take pauses for kids bed times), communicated clearly and the food was great. He was also kind enough to prepare some food for the kids last second, which they loved. Great chef, would highly recommend.

Frederic was amazing !!! He helped and contributed with my birthday environment with his suer tasty food and was incredible with his wine suggestion that fit perfectly with the food he served.

Chef Frederic was fantastic! Every detail was perfect- I would highly recommend him.

Amazing experience with Freddy! Super personable, amazing food and lots of laughs. Would likely recommend!

Chef Freddy was fantastic! Very responsive, punctual, talented, friendly and professional. Highly recommend. Thank you to Freddy for such a great night!

Communication with Freddy was constant and he incorporated our feedback and desires into his proposal. Food quality was amazing as was the presentation and the back story on each dish as he detailed upon serving. He was on time, and left everything just as he found it. Would 100% have Freddy back to cook for us!

Frederic was absolutely amazing. Very personable and friendly. Worked diligently on the dishes but also engaged with us perfectly. Highly recommend!!