Chef Yasuaki Chida

Private Chef in Newmarket

I am a highly experienced, professional chef with a diverse culinary repertoire, traditional/original including: French, Japanese, Chinese, Cajun, Kosher and European

I enjoy creating new dishes and producing meals that are both pleasing and of the finest quality. I am a classically trained chef(French) with extensive banquet and fine dining experience.

Organized and comfortable with producing meals for large groups, I place great importance on maintaining the highest standards and am noted for my exceptional work ethic.

For me, cooking is...

The cornerstone of a happy life ... quality food and positive dining experiences make life enjoyable!

I learned to cook at...

Goto Culinary College in Tokyo, Japan, from which many graduates are Michelin rated.

A cooking secret...

No secret, I always use the the best quality ingredients and maintain the highest standards. I work hard!!!

My menus

Mia Harwood / Bachelorette / Aug 5, 2027

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites ( Mushrooms, Shallot, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Cheese, Grain mustard ) *Share Plate

Bruschetta ( fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic on Bread ) *Share Plate

Smoked Salmon Canapés ( Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Dill, Salmon Egg ) *Share Plate

Watermelon Salad ( watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, basil ) honey-lime dressing *Share Plate

Caprese Skewer ( Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato, Basil ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream or Vichyssoise

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Beef Short Ribs ( Market Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Red Wine Sauce )

Chicken Supreme ( Stuffed Mushroom, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Market Vegetables ) * Ontario Chicken

NY Striploin Steak ( AAA Striploin, Market Vegetable, Red Wine Sauce ) *Ontario Beef

Wild Boar Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta ( wild boar, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato, wine )

Prime Rib ( Roasted Prime Rib, Market Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Horseradish, Red Wine Sauce. ) * Ontario Beef

Tuscan Butter Salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, Basil, Thyme, wine )

Filet Mignon with Market Vegetable Red Wine Sauce * Ontario Beef

Lobster Risotto ( Risotto, Tomato, Basil, Shallot, Wine, Garlic, Truffle Oil, topped with Asparagus ) *PEI Lobster

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Basque cheese cake

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

( Vegan ) Chocolate Mousse ( Avocado, Coconut Cream, Banana, Maple Syrup, Cocoa, Chia Seeds. )

Elise Aronson / Birthday / Oct 10, 2026

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites ( Mushrooms, Shallot, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Cheese, Grain mustard ) *Share Plate

Bruschetta ( fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic on Bread ) *Share Plate

Caprese Salad ( Mozzarella Cheese, Arugula, Tomato, Basil ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Roasted Pepper Cream Soup ( Red Pepper, Onion, Cream )

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Scallops Cream Linguine ( Scallops, Shallot. Garlic, Cream, Lemon )

Tuscan Butter Salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, Basil, Thyme, wine )

Braised Beef Short Ribs ( Market Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Red Wine Sauce )

Organic Rack Lamb / Pan Roast ( Market Vegetables, Red Wine Blueberry Sauce ) *Ontario Lamb

NY Striploin Steak ( AAA Striploin, Market Vegetable, Red Wine Sauce ) *Ontario Beef

Seafood Linguine ( Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, Shallot, Garlic, W Wine, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese. )

Filet Mignon with Market Vegetable Red Wine Sauce * Ontario Beef

Roast Duck Breast ( Local Duck, Vegetable Medley ) *Ontario Duck

DESSERT

All inclusive

Basque cheese cake

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

Matcha Tiramisu

Family Style

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Caprese Skewer ( Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato, Basil ) *Share Plate

Hammus Dip & Vegetables ( Chickpeas, Coriander, Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil )

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Salad ) Organic Greens, Cucumber, Radish, Balsamic Vinaigrette

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream *Soy Milk

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Prime Rib ( Roasted Prime Rib, Market Vegetable, Roast Potato, Horseradish, Red Wine Sause. )

DESSERT

All inclusive

Warm Canele, Pear Compote, Icecream

Traditional Pound Cake

Interactive cooking

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream or Vichyssoise

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

( Vegan ) Briam *Roasted Vegetables ( Zucchini, Eggplant, Potato, Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Onion, Olive Oil, Oregano )

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Banana Coconut Gelato & Fruit ( Coconut Milk, Banana, Vanilla, Sugar. )

Alex P / Sep 28, 2026

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 4 types Cheese, 4 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites ( Mushrooms, Shallot, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Cheese, Grain mustard ) *Share Plate

Bruschetta ( fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic on Bread ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Roasted Pepper Cream Soup ( Red Pepper, Onion, Cream )

( Salad ) Organic Greens, Cucumber, Radish, Balsamic Vinaigrette *Share Plate

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Branzino Pan Seared ( Market Vegetables, Wild Rice, Herbs Lemon Sauce )

Lobster Risotto ( Risotto, Tomato, Basil, Shallot, Wine, Garlic, Truffle Oil, topped with Asparagus ) *PEI Lobster

Braised Beef Short Ribs ( Market Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Red Wine Sauce )

Organic Rack Lamb / Pan Roast ( Market Vegetables, Red Wine Blueberry Sauce ) *Ontario Lamb

Scallops Cream Linguine ( Scallops, Shallot. Garlic, Cream, Lemon )

NY Striploin Steak ( AAA Striploin, Market Vegetable, Red Wine Sauce ) *Ontario Beef

Chicken Supreme ( Stuffed Mushroom, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Market Vegetables ) * Ontario Chicken

Filet Mignon with Market Vegetable Red Wine Sauce * Ontario Beef

DESSERT

All inclusive

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Basque cheese cake

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

Matcha Tiramisu

Sarah Ogbiti / Birthday / Oct 2, 2026

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites ( Mushrooms, Shallot, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Cheese, Grain mustard ) *Share Plate

Bruschetta ( fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic on Bread ) *Share Plate

Beets Bruschetta ( red beets, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon, creaam cheese ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Roasted Red Pepper Cream ( Red Pepper, Onion, Cream )

( Salad ) Organic Greens with Orange segments, Raisins, Goat Cheese, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mushroom Risotto ( Risotto, Wild Mushrooms, Shallot, Wine, Garlic, Truffle Oil, topped with Asparagus and Grilled Peppers )

Lobster Risotto ( Risotto, Tomato, Basil, Shallot, Wine, Garlic, Truffle Oil, topped with Asparagus ) *PEI Lobster

Organic Rack Lamb / Pan Roast ( Market Vegetables, Red Wine Blueberry Sauce ) *Ontario Lamb

Braised Beef Short Ribs ( Market Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Red Wine Sauce )

Tuscan Butter Salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, Basil, Thyme, wine )

Chicken Supreme ( Stuffed Mushroom, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Market Vegetables ) * Ontario Chicken

NY Striploin Steak ( AAA Striploin, Market Vegetable, Red Wine Sauce ) *Ontario Beef

Filet Mignon with Market Vegetable Red Wine Sauce * Ontario Beef

( Vegetalian ) Japanese Fusion Pasta ( Buckwheat Noodle, Mushrooms, Garlic, Wine, Nori, Basil )

( Vegetalian ) Stuffed Peppers (Quinoa, Lentils, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Nutritional Yeast, Garlic, Parsley, Oregano, Onions)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Basque cheese cake

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

Matcha Tiramisu

Maria Kalintsis / Bachelorette / Nov 28, 2026

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Mushroom Bruschetta ( Mushrooms, Shallot, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Cream Cheese on Baguette ) *Share Plate

Bruschetta ( fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Garlic on Bread ) *Share Plate

Smoked Salmon Canapés ( Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Dill, Salmon Egg ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream or Roasted red Pepper cream

( Salad ) Organic Greens with Orange segments, Raisins, Goat Cheese, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Pesto Cream Pasta ( Basil, Garlic, Shallot, Cream ) *Penne

Fusilli Pasta Meat Sauce ( beef, onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, thyme ) *Share plate

Italian sausage pasta ( italian sausage, garlic, basil, tomato, wine, cream ) *Share Plate

Japanese Fusion Pasta ( Buckwheat Noodle, Wild Mushroom, Garlic, Wine, Nori, Basil )

Wild Boar Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta ( wild boar, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato, wine )

Mushroom Ravioli ( Mushroom, Feta Cheese, Spinach, Garlic, Shallot, Wine, Cream, Truffle Oil )

Lobster Ravioli ( Lobster meat, Homemade Pasta, Shallot, Garlic, Feta Cheese, White wine, Cream ) *PEI Lobster

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Basque cheese cake

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

Matcha Tiramisu

Bob Bortolotti / Oct 3, 2026

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board ( 5 types Cheese, 5 types Meat , Fruit ) *Share Plate

Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites ( Mushrooms, Shallot, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Cheese, Grain mustard ) *Share Plate

Beets Bruschetta ( red beets, red onion, balsamic vinegar, lemon, cream cheese on bread ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Roasted Pepper Cream Soup ( Red Pepper, Onion, Cream )

( Salad ) Organic Greens, Cucumber, Radish, Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Branzino Pan Seared ( Market Vegetables, Wild Rice, Herbs Lemon Sauce )

Lobster Risotto ( Risotto, Tomato, Basil, Shallot, Wine, Garlic, Truffle Oil, topped with Asparagus ) *PEI Lobster

Braised Beef Short Ribs ( Market Vegetable, Mashed Potato, Red Wine Sauce )

Organic Rack Lamb / Pan Roast ( Market Vegetables, Red Wine Blueberry Sauce ) *Ontario Lamb

NY Striploin Steak ( AAA Striploin, Market Vegetable, Green Peppercorn Sauce ) *Ontario Beef

Filet Mignon with Market Vegetable Red Wine Sauce * Ontario Beef

Tuscan Butter Salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, Basil, Thyme, wine )

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Basque cheese cake

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Chef Yasuaki's reviews

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318 services

We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend Chef Yasuaki. He was incredibly patient, professional, and attentive throughout the entire evening. He brought his daughter along to assist, and she was absolutely lovely and very helpful. The presentation of every dish was beautiful, and more importantly, the food tasted fantastic. Everything was prepared and served with excellent timing, so the evening flowed effortlessly from one course to the next. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the meal and had nothing but wonderful things to say. From start to finish, Chef Yasuaki made the experience easy, enjoyable, and memorable. We would happily have him back again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great private dining experience at home!

Excellent experience!

I wanted to give my daughter an event instead of a gift for her milestone birthday. I saw Take a Chef while doing a search and decided to give it a try. I received many Chef responses to the intial date and we decided on the one that aligned best with what we were looking for. The entire experiance was professionally handled from the first messages through to the dinner. The actual menu was incredible, and the food was delicious throughout. The taste, texture, visual appeal were all better than anyone expected. When completed the cleanup and backup had the kitchen looking amazing and you never knew they were there. If you're looking for both an amazing meal and event for your occasion I would highly recommend Take a Chef. 5 star experiance!

Every course was absolutely incredible. Chef was right on time, they were professional and friendly, and every course was delicious. Highly recommend.

Amazing team, food, professionalism and all in all AMAZING! I booked this for my bach and everyone is still raving about it!!

Chef Yasuaki was extremely warm and friendly. His food was great, the taste exceeded our expectations. Overall, this was an incredible experience.

A Restaurant-Caliber Experience at Home For a milestone 40th birthday celebration, Chef Yasuaki created an extraordinary evening that brought restaurant-level refinement into the comfort of our home. From the earliest planning stages, he was thoughtful, professional, and deeply attentive to detail, crafting a menu and experience that felt both elegant and personal. The dinner unfolded beautifully. The evening began with generous shared plates that encouraged conversation and set a warm, celebratory tone before transitioning into more composed courses that highlighted his technical precision. A standout was the PEI lobster risotto with truffle oil, luxurious yet perfectly balanced. The rice was cooked to absolute perfection, creamy and structured, allowing the natural sweetness of the lobster and the delicate aroma of truffle to shine. Dessert was equally memorable: a warm canelé with a deeply caramelized crust and custard-soft center, paired with black sesame ice cream whose nutty depth provided a perfect contrast. What truly sets Chef Yasuaki apart is not only his culinary skill but also his hospitality. He brings a calm confidence and warmth that elevates the entire experience. An exceptional and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion. Highly recommended.

We hired a chef for my husband's birthday. Chef Chida was amazing. The food was great and we had such a great time. He was kind enough to accommodate the vegetarians in our group (as it was a very small group) and we were absolutely STUFFED by the end. I cannot wait to use Take a Chef again.

Amazing experience and the food was stellar. We will definitely do this again.

Chef was super polite, friendly and professional. The food was absolutely delicious and we are so happy it was all locally sourced! I would highly recommend using Chef Yasuaki Chida.

An amazing experience, we will be back again for another fun time

Excellent experience with excellent food! First time that my wife and I had a private chef and Yasuaki has set a new standard for dining! The appetizer selection in particular was so good.

We hired Chef Yasuaki Chida to cook at our home for a corporate party, and he was absolutely outstanding. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and professional. The food was exceptional both in presentation and flavor, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how good everything was. Chef Chida was calm, organized, and respectful of the space, which made hosting a large group feel effortless. He clearly takes pride in his craft, and it shows in every detail of the meal. I would not hesitate to hire him again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate a private or corporate event with an unforgettable dining experience.

Outstanding. After cancelling an overseas trip and a three-Michelin-star restaurant reservation due to a family injury, we chose to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday with a private chef. Chef Yasuaki delivered an exceptionally well curated meal that turned her birthday at home into a memorable evening.

Nothing speaks louder in my view about a private chef experience than the overall quality, flavour, visual appeal, and service of the meal. Chef Yasuaki Chida completely hit it out of the park on all of these points at our event. Everything about the meal was excellent. A major tip-of-the-hat, as well, to his professional assistant who was also exceptional and complemented the Chef in every aspect of her involvement. I would definitely recommend Chef Yasuaki Chida to everyone looking for a very high quality private chef experience.

We had a fabulous evening and would highly recommend Chef Yasuaki!! Everything was over the top both in presentation and taste. He and his assistant came in prepared and left with little to do other than to rave about the evening with our family. Thank you so much, we will do it again for certain! D&W.

Chef Chida made us an incredible meal and created a wonderful at home dining experience for my husband and I. He was on time, and left my kitchen even cleaner than he found it! The quality and quantity of the food he produced for us was impeccable. Everything was audibly delicious and we were so excited to keep eating our way through his thoughtfully crafted menu for us. Look no further and put your trust in Chef Chida to make an amazing meal and memory for you!

Experience with Chef Yasuaki was excellent.

Chef Yasuaki absolutely exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend him in the future.

We had an exceptional experience with Chef Yasuaki. His food quality was outstanding, and every dish was beautifully presented with incredible attention to detail. He was extremely clean and organized throughout the entire service, which we truly appreciated. Chef Yasuaki was also very accommodating, he adjusted the menu based on our preferences without any hesitation. He arrived right on time and was wonderfully professional from start to finish. Overall, we were so impressed with his skill, creativity, and the overall dining experience. Highly recommend Chef Yasuaki for anyone looking for a top-tier private chef!