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

Party #1 - Basic Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

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

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

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream or Vichyssoise

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

( Soup ) Tomato cream ( Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Cream )

( Soup ) Gazpacho ( tomato, onion, garlic, cucumber, red pepper, paprika, vinegar, baguette )

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baked Salmon ( Market Vegetable, Black Rice, Lemon, Herbs )

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

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

Cheese Ravioli ( stuffing Spinach, Gorgonzola, Feta Cheese, Truffle Cream Sauce )

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

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

Baked Chicken Breast & Market Vegetable

( Vegan ) Stuffed Peppers (Quinoa, Lentils, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Nutritional Yeast, Garlic, Parsley, Orgegano, Onions)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Cheesecake & Fruit

Mediterranean Menu #1

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki ( Air Fried Pita Bread )

Pot-Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cumin ( Air Flied Pita Bread )

Feta Cheese with Honey ( Feta Cheese is wrapped in layers of Phyllo, Sesame Seeds )

Tirokroketes fried cheese balls ( Graviera, Feta, Gouda, Bread crumbs )

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

Hummus Dip & Vegetables ( Chickpeas, Coriander, Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Salad ) Choriatiki *Greek Salad ( Lettuce, Cucumber, Olives, Tomato, Feta Cheese )

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

Greek Fish Stew ( Mussels, Halibut, Leek, Onion, Garlic, Wine. )

Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Fennel and Rosemary

Stifado ( Beef, Tomato, Onions, Cinnamon, Vinegar or Red Wine, and a variety of spices and herbs )

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

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

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Cheesecake & Fruit

Seafood/Fish

STARTER

All inclusive

Cozze Al Guazztto ( Stamed Mussels, Tomato, White WineBroth ) *Share Plate

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

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

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream or Vichyssoise

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

Baked Salmon Roll ( Spinach, Goat Cheese , Market Vegetable, Black Rice, Lemon, Herbs )

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

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

Pan seared Salmon with market vegetable black rice cream sauce

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

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Cheesecake & Fruit

Tiramisu

Interactive cooking

STARTER

All inclusive

Assorted Fresh Oysters ( Shucking your Home ) *Share Plate

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

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

( Salad ) Organic Greens, Green Apple, Walnuts, Shaved Asiago, Pommery Musterd Vinaigrette

( Soup ) Potato Leek Cream or Vichyssoise

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Wellington ( Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom, Spinachi, Puff Pastry, Market Vegetables, Red Wine Sauce )

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

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

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

David Klaassen / Birthday

STARTER

All inclusive

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

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

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

Chilean Sea Bass / Pan Seared ( Market Vegetables, Edamame Geen Sauce )

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

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

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

Wagyu Steak ( Wagyu beef, Market Vegetable, Red Wine Sauce )

Surf & Turf ( AAA Angus Beef, Jumbo Tiger Shrimps, Market Vegetable Medley )

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

Duck à l'orange / Roast Duck Breast ( Local Duck, Vegetable Medley ) *Ontario Duck

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha Tiramisu

Warm Canele in Caramel Sauce, Pear Compote, Icecream

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Basque cheese cake

Carley Williamson / Birthday

STARTER

All inclusive

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

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

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

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

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

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baked Salmon ( Market Vegetable, Black Rice, Lemon, Herbs )

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

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

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

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

Salmon Wellington ( Salmon, Spinach, Cream Cheese, Puff Pastry, Market Vegetables, Lemon Cream sauce)

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

Seafood boil ( Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab Legs, Lemon, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Corn on the Cob, Beer )

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Cheesecake & Fruit

Matcha Tiramisu

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

Basque cheese cake

Caroline G

STARTER

All inclusive

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

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

Cheese Fruit Bord ( 5 types Cheese, Fruit ) *Share Plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

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

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

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

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

Duck à l'orange / Roast Duck Breast ( Local Duck, Vegetable Medley ) *Ontario Duck

Filet Mignon with Vegetable medley ( Filet Mignon covered with Cocoa Powder ) * Ontario Beef

Lamb Shank ( Slow cook Lamb Shank, Creamy Potato, Market Vegetable ) *Ontario Lamb

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha Tiramisu

Créme Brulée / Fruit, Caramel sauce

Cheesecake / Fruit

Warm Canele / black sesame ice cream

Meaghan Elliott

STARTER

All inclusive

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