Private Chef in Vanier
Hire one of our 64 Private Chefs in Vanier and personalize your menu, 240 clients in Vanier have already booked their chef!





















Private Chef in Vanier
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Vanier in March, 2017, more than 64 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Vanier and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Ontario.
Starting from 2017, 240 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Vanier through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 43 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2400 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.32 out of 5.
Our guests in Vanier usually book menus around 3 CAD per person, including 3.73 courses, sharing an average of 4.4 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Vanier!












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed meal, including type of cuisine, preferences and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Dont be shy to exchange some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
64 Private Chefs in Vanier
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.11 Chef
The guests in Vanier have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.11.
4.01 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Vanier received an average score of 4.01.
4.63 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.63 average score.
4.1 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Vanier has been scored with a 4.1 on average.
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43 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Vanier
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Arepas rellanas. corn appetizers with roast chicken and pico de gallo
Jicama salad with avocado and cucumber
Coconut shrimp with psychedelic fried rice
Fresh market fish with grilled vegetables and quinoa stuffed peppers
Cuban ropa viega beef stew
Con dulce cheesecake
Warm custard zabaglione with infused mango
Endive with chevre cheese, cranberry and pomegranate
Choux pastry puffs with bacon jam
Smoked salmon roses with red onion marmalade
Stuffed mushrooms with smoked gouda and fig jam
Seared scallops with cashews, sunchokes and grapefruit buerre blanc
French onion soup with three cheeses
Braised short ribs and shrimp quenelles
Fresh market fish with ratatouille
Bouillabaisse with saffron aioli
Tournedos of beef tenderloin with potatoes duchess
Chocolate cherry mousse
Classic creme brule, torched tableside
Antipasto, including fried stuffed artichokes
Prosciutto wrapped shrimp
Pappardelle, made fresh with tre-p alfredo sauce
Conchiglie stuffed shells with bolognese meat sauce
Chicken scallopine with roasted garlic
Eggplant parmigiano
Fresh market fish with grilled vegetables and risotto
Tiramisu
Warm custard zabaglione with fruit
Smokey cheddar spinach & artichoke dip with grilled flatbread
Kettle fried chips with caramelized onion & jalapeno sour cream
Crispy fried cassava, chimichurri aioli
Chipotle jam with rum on gooey baked brie, warm bread
Coconut shrimp ceviche, crispy tortillas & guacamole
Beets mille-feuille, lime & dill fresh cream, gastric apple
Fire roasted corn & red pepper duo with adobo shrimp, herbed crema
Vanilla bean scented squash bisque & crumbled queso fresco
Romaine heart caesar salad, parmigiano anchovy aioli, butter croutons, chickpeas
Pan fried crab cakes with lime & cilantro corn salad
Fall-off-the-bone slow braised beef short ribs, served with tomato ragout, crispy onions
Chef seasonal risotto, fresh parmigiano, butter & roasted veggies
Choice of sous vide steak or roast beef, served with chimichurri sauce
Lime & chile crusted salmon, elote style grilled corn & avocado salad with feta
Pan roasted pork tenderloin, served with guava, apple & bacon chutney, dijon crema
Stuffed chicken breast with fire roasted pepper, goat cheese & fresh herbs
Baked zucchini enchilada with spiced tofu, sweet potato & black beans, tomato salsa, cilantro lime crema, cheddar cheese
Pollo asado style chicken thighs, ricotta & lemon butter sauce
Spiced apple pie bread pudding with almarium sours glaze, saffron custard
Carrot cake with warm spices, creamy piña colada frosting & fresh fruits
Rum & coconut flan, fresh berries, marmalade, homemade coulis
Cinnamon churros with dulce de leche & chocolate sauce
Masala or chocolate espresso crème brulée, fresh berries
Pistachio chocolate cake with chili balsamic glaze
Fresh made thai noodle salad rolls, grilled mushroom skewers heirloom tomato bruschetta, caesar rolls
Wedding bouquet salad cucumber ribbons filled with grated celery root, garnished with endive and apple, and drizzled with chef jono pomegranate balsamic
Individual grilled vegetable lasagna with beefsteak tomato, roast garlic pesto, grilled zucchini, peppers
Coconut cream chocolate creme brulee
Crepes suzette with caramelized bananas, crisp honey phyllo pastry and berries and lemon curd
Assorted rolls platter with seasoned sushi rice (may contain fish, shelfish)
Warm crab & lobster mousse with artisan flat bread
Spicy spinach, mushroom & edamame dip with side crackers
Assorted samosas with homemade dips
Artisan crab cakes with passion fruit & fennel slaw, spicy aioli
Thai coconut & butternut squash soup with ginger honey
Banh mi salad with spiced pork belly, homemade slaw & aioli
Asian style split pea & smoked ham broth, charred leeks, edamame
Handmade dumplings with yams & maple sriracha dip (may contain meat)
Fall-off-the-bone braised beef short rib with soy sesame served au jus
Miso glazed salmon, maple chili yams, bed of toasted sesame white rice
Five spice duck breast, confit potatoes, sour cherry sauce
Roasted coconut curry chicken with lemongrass, lime scented rice
Lemon poached white fish with corn chowder
Coconut & lemongrass flan caramel, crushed hazelnuts
Baked alaska with kalhua chocolate brownie & pink peppercorn
Sous vide pear with japanese plum wine, saffron creme anglaise
Crêpe purses with mango chili mousse & fresh fruits, vanilla pistachio crumble
Black sesame creme brulee
Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish
Cheese souffles with apple, walnut & pomegranate salsa
Cucumber gaspacho, mint, cilantro, garlic breadcrumbs, lime creme fraiche
Cauliflower fritters, tahini sauce, fattouche salad with grapes, roasted chickpeas, bulgarian feta & jalapeno, homemade pita
Caesar slaw, marinated portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, caesar dressing, bacon
Crispy baby potatoes with sour cream & caviar
Romanian eggplant salad- tomato, red pepper
Potato latkes, sour cream, chives, smoked salmon on the side
Honey baked feta, lavender, sesame, thyme, filo
Warm wild mushroom tartlets, thyme, goat cheese
Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, homemade focaccia, pistachios
Mediterranean salad- roasted peppers, tomato, cucumber, feta, kalamata olives, grilled artichokes, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, basil
Nicoise chopped salad- confit white tuna, nicoise olives, cherry tomato, red pepper, green beans, egg, tarragon vinaigrette
Cheese board- assorted hard & soft cheeses, baguette, homemade croutons, fruit (vegan cheese available)
Bread basket- croissants, homemade challah bread, bagels, homemade cornbread, muffins, served with whipped butter, jams, peanut butter & almond butter
Yogurt cups- assorted greek yogurt, homemade granola, berries, bananas, honey & nut butters
Fresh juices & assorted smoothies
Ratatouille tart, aged parm & tomato concassé, served warm
Egg bar- scrambled, frittata, fried, benedict, skillet home-fries with onion
Double smoked bacon, sausage, honeyed ham
Banana french toast with homemade challah bread, maple syrup (2 slices per person)
Pancakes, maple syrup, berries, assorted toppings
Assorted bagels, homemade gravlax, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, homemade cream cheese, lemon, tomato
Avocado toast, chile flakes, honey, feta, lemon zest, poached or fried egg
Baklava cheesecake, almonds & walnuts, honey & orange blossom syrup
Cinnamon churros, mexican spiced chocolate sauce
Apple tarte tatin served warm, homemade vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, spiced crumble
Homemade cookie bar- cream cheese rugelach, triple chocolate chip cookies, shortbread
Key lime squares
Fruit platter- melons, berries, pineapple, etc
Chocolate chip banana bread
Sour cream coffee cake, brown sugar streusel
Artisan cheese board with side accompaniments
Pan fried falafels, fresh veggies & lemon tahini dip
Grilled pita bread with homemade dips & toppings
Mini flatbread pizza with herb goat cheese, truffled mushrooms, artichokes & olives
Baked brie with spiced honey & pecans
Pan roasted salmon salad with lentils, chickpeas, mint & dill dressing
Tri colored quinoa salad, fried halloumi cheese, dried figs, radish & balsamic
Warm farrot salad with spinach, roasted pears, blue cheese & walnuts
Creamy tomato & fennel soup, sweet & spicy croutons
Olive salad with sweet summer corn, garden veggies, almonds & pomegranate dressing
Creamy & cheesy risotto with caramelized apples, walnuts, blue cheese
Pan fried white fish with baba ganoush, capers, olives & pecan butter
Harissa roasted chicken with fava beans & sausage ragout, chimichurri sauce
Braised lamb shanks with spiced ragout, parsnip mashed
Slow roasted beef served with truffled mushrooms jus, lemon potatoes, fresh herbs
Ras-el-hanout marinated rack of lamb, ginger & fresh mint baby carrot
Orange blossom scented chocolate cake, crushed pink peppercorn, pistachio
Berry harvest tart with chocolate pastry cream
Honey cinnamon phyllo napoleons, vanilla custard, walnuts crumble
Chef seasonal creme brulee, marmalade
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below you can find the most common questions about Private Chefs in Vanier.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Vanier is 227 CAD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 205 CAD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 183 CAD. For 13 or more people the average price is 183 CAD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Vanier there are currently 64 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 240 guests in Vanier, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Vanier
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Vanier and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Vanier each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Vanier, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Vanier, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Vanier?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Vanier is 227 CAD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 205 CAD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 183 CAD. For 13 or more people the average price is 183 CAD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Vanier on each particular month of the year.






Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Vanier is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Vanier who will personalize every detail of your experience.










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