Private Chef Marsadie Parent

I am a private chef with over 20 years of experience in professional kitchens, with a background that ranges from high-volume service to intimate, chef-led dining experiences. Today, I specialize in in-home dining and catered events, creating food that is thoughtful, well-executed, and driven by flavor.

I believe in cooking with care, strong technique, and quality ingredients, without unnecessary fuss. Whether I am preparing a small celebration or a larger gathering, my goal is always the same: to provide delicious, honest food and an experience that feels relaxed, generous, and memorable.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is passion. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.

I learned to cook at...

I went to George Brown College for culinary, but learnt the most in high end restaurants and catering.

A cooking secret...

I love fermentation and heritage techniques.

My menus

Family Feast Menu

STARTER

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Whipped feta with charred pepper oil, dukkah - Served with fresh baked focaccia

Roasted carrot and confit garlic hummus - Served with fresh baked focaccia

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Roasted potatoes, soy butter, crispy shallots

Kale, nduja stuffed gordal olives, crispy sourdough, miso dressing

Smoked confit carrot, black garlic salsa verde

Charred cabbage, fennel oil, preserved lemon

Roasted beets, house ricotta, spiced almonds, herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Braised lamb shoulder, tea jus

Prosciutto wrapped, mushroom stuffed chicken breast, sake cream sauce

Miso–brown butter salmon fillet, chili crisp

Dandan rice noodles, Chinese five spice mushroom, herbs

Whole roasted cauliflower, coconut yogurt, puffed quinoa, herbs

DESSERT

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Pavlova, earl grey whip, preserved fruit

Sponge cake, orange chantilly, pecan ganache

The Taco Table

STARTER

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Salsa Verde

Spicy Fruit Salsa

Spiced Creme Fraiche

Pickled Onion

Mole

Queso

Pico de Gallo

FIRST COURSE

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Beet Salad

Potato Salad

Rice & Beans

Mexican Street Corn Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Adobo Chicken

Roasted Sweet Potato (vegetarian)

BBQ Pulled Pork

Lemon Shrimp

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pavlova, earl grey whip, preserved fruit

An Evening in Eight Courses

STARTER

All inclusive

Beef tartar, sesame cracker, pickled mustard seed, shiso aioli, cured egg yolk

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pickled mussels, lime, chili

Bao, compound butter

Chicken wonton served in a chicken and jasmine consommé

Charred cabbage, fennel oil, preserved lemon

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised lamb shoulder, tea jus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cheddar & chive soufflé

Chocolate tart

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