Chef Sarah Kashani

Private Chef in Vancouver

173Services completed

4.94 / 5Based on 62 reviews

Spanish · English · French · ItalianLanguages

VancouverI travel up to 40 km

Get to know me better

I try to exceed expectations and focus on the importance of storytelling, love is my main ingredient.

Sarah Kashani has worked in the restaurant business for 25 years, in both back and front of the house positions.

She graduated from the Culinary Program at The Art Institute of Vancouver in 2009 with a focus on

world cuisine, wine and pastries.

Sarah has owned her own boutique restaurant in Vancouver, as well as been an executive chef at several restaurants throughout Vancouver.

Sarah's dishes are diverse in flavours...from Italian, French, Latin American and Mediterranean influence

Her food reflects some of Sarah’s qualities

– sophisticated, edgy, and relaxed.

Publications:https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-drink/food-escobar-restaurant-vancouver-1939104

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/charlies-little-italian-sarah-kashani-vancouver-2017http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/12/invitro-restaurant/

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/charlies-little-italian-sarah-kashani-vancouver-2017

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/10/november-food-events-vancouver

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/02/invitro-restaurant-preps-pop-up-chef-series/

http://vanmag.com/eat/the-vanmag-review-mount-pleasant

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/12/best-new-vancouver-restaurants-2014/

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2014/11/10/diner-whats-in-a-restaurant-name-our-short-list-20-of-the-oddest-in-vancouver/

http://www.yelp.ca/biz/invitro-restaurant-vancouver

More about me

For me, cooking is...

the true form of nurturing, love, life and expression

I learned to cook at...

the age of 15, as food was something that was a cultural way of bonding and connecting

A cooking secret...

I care, and I cook with good intentions

Types of cuisine I prepare

Chef's special
Local
Fusion
Japanese
Mediterranean
Seafood/Fish
French
Italian

Show me more

Chef Sarah's reviews

4.94

•

173 services

We had such a wonderful experience with Sarah! She was incredibly responsive from the very beginning and made the entire process so easy and seamless. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and such a highlight of our evening. Beyond being a fantastic chef, Sarah was so much fun to have with us and truly went above and beyond. When we ran into an issue with one of our bottles of wine, she even helped coordinate with the wine shop to get us a replacement bottle at no additional charge—something she absolutely did not have to do, but that we really appreciated. We all loved having Sarah cook for us and couldn’t recommend her more highly. We would be delighted to have her back again the next time any of us are in Vancouver!

Sarah ????… so easy to work with. She made our special evening so memorable with her unreal dishes. Presentation was stunning. Timing of dishes was perfect as we were able to really enjoy one dish before we received the next which also allowed for lots of laughter and sharing at our table. I would welcome Sarah back to cook for us anytime. She is a star ????

Sarah was great, all the guests were blown away

Sarah was just wonderful~ we had such a wonderful time. The food was great but Sarah her self was the best treat her self!^^ highly highly recommended.

From the onset of planning for my event, Sarah provided clear, friendly communications. She delivered on all fronts- the food was incredible, presentation was beautiful, and she made my event run so smoothly. Her infectious charm and personality were the added bonus, and having her with us was a treat. I cannot wait to have Sarah cook for us again in the future. Best. meal. ever.

Chef Sarah was absolutely incredible. She’s a fantastic person and the food was out of this world. She’s incredibly talented and it couldn’t have been a better evening!!

Had an amazing dinner thanks to Sarah! She is hilarious, engaging, and so attentive. And the food was fantastic as well. Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner, Sarah!

Sarah helped me plan a fabulous surprise dinner for my husband's birthday. The food was delicious and she happily accommodated several dietary restrictions. Presentation was lovely and service was fantastic. Our kitchen looked exactly as she found it when she left as well. Can't recommend her highly enough!

Sarah cooked a delicious meal for my wife’s birthday. All of the courses were beautifully presented and tasted even better than they looked. The portions were large and generous, the ingredients fresh and high quality. She was very personable and great to interact with throughout our meal! Overall, it was an incredible experience!

Sarah was fantastic. She gave me lots of options re food and some advice on what would work well with my particular group. There were a few issues with my kitchen but she was incredibly savvy and capable, working around problems with the stovetop. In the end we had an amazing 4 course meal and all plates were scraped clean after each course! She was a lot of fun to work with. Super friendly. At the end of the meal, she cleaned up and left the kitchen ready for me to make breakfast in the morning. Thanks Sarah! I'd definitely recommend her for your next catered dinner.

We booked Chef Sarah for my mom's surprise 70th birthday dinner, and honestly... we may never recover - because now all food not made by her tastes inferior. Her dishes were absolutely amazing, to the point where my family is still talking about them like they were life-changing spiritual experiences. We also came with what can only be described as a medical-chart-sized list of dietary restrictions that would make most chefs quietly back away. But not Sarah! She handled everything with total confidence, creativity, and kindness! She made dishes that were not only safe, but genuinely delicious... which is basically wizardry! She's friendly, knowledgeable, and such a joy to chat with that we almost invited her to sit down and join the family. On top of all that, she made the entire planning process unbelievably easy - a miracle in itself, considering how complicated our needs were. I highly, enthusiastically recommend Chef Sarah! If we ever plan another event, we'll definitely be calling her again... and probably begging her to cook for us forever haha

Chef Sarah did an incredible job preparing a four course meal for a birthday party dinner at our house. Her communication in advance was organized and thorough. Day of she was punctual, polite and engaging with our dinner party and kids. Meals were explained to our party in advance so we were prepared, and each course was spaced out perfectly. We were never rushed or left waiting. Portion sizes were generous. Despite some big eaters, everyone had more than enough food. Kitchen was left spotless. Overall, a great experience! Sarah is clearly a pro. She is passionate about cooking, and made our dinner party very memorable and stress-free. I would not hesitate to use her in the future. Thanks Sarah!

Chef Sarah made our small event really special. Not only was the food delicious and beautifully presented, but she was also very attentive and took care of everything so we could enjoy our celebration. She was fun and personable, and great with the kids in attendance. We would highly recommend her for any event!

We chose Chef Sarah to cook for our wedding dinner. Since first contact she was very pleasant to deal with and very accommodating. She handled everything, and went above and beyond. The food was beautiful and delicious. In addition to everything that she was doing, she was also able to connect with everybody on a personal level. She truly helped make our day very special. We highly recommend Chef Sarah.

Chef Sarah made the night incredible. She was very engaging and connected with us immediately. The flow, taste and presentation was beyond our expectations. Thanks Chef Sarah for make a 65 birthday spectacular.

Absolutely AMAZING! Sarah is incredibly talented and absolutely made our night, the food was unbelievable. Best private chef we have ever experienced. She completely exceeded our expectations! She is also a beautiful person inside and out and will definitely hire her for all our events going forward.

We wanted something special for our 20th wedding anniversary. Good food of course. And a chef who rises to the occasion. Sarah made it a totally engaging evening - always being part a part of the conversation she may have well have helped start when it was appropriate, and then doing the magic in the kitchen by herself as the professional she is. She presented the menu we chose flair and with some tastes I would want to go back for. It was a wonderfully west-coast dining experience.

Sarah is AMAZING. We have had multiple retreats with different private chefs all over the United States and many of the women in the group pulled me aside to say she was the best chef they have ever had. She always made sure everyone was taken care of and catered to all of our groups dietary restrictions. Her communication was great and she was always right on time. The only thing that makes me disappointed is that I don't live in Vancouver and can't have her make me food more often! You will not regret hiring Sarah as your chef - you will only wish you could take her everywhere with you.

We LOVED Chef Sarah. She was on time, prepared, and very polite! Not only were the dishes delicious, gorgeous, and amazing- but she was such a good vibe! She fit in with our party and added great energy! The plating was amazing and she did an amazing job with clean up- we had a party of 14 and she absolutely nailed it! We would highly recommend!

Chef Sarah was incredible start to finish. Punctual, communicated incredibly well, and the food was aaaaamazing! 11/10 would and will recommend.