Services
The Hidden Gourmet is your answer to stress free meal planning. Once I meet with you to determine your likes and dislikes, a customized menu is created for your approval. On a prearranged cook day, I will shop for all of the ingredients for your meals. Using my own equipment, I will prepare your selected meals in your home for you and your family to enjoy. By the time I leave, your kitchen will be left spotless and your fridge full of healthy meals. A typical service is five servings of 2 portions or five servings of 4 portions. Service can be provided weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Lunch service for the week is also available for those who prefer to take their meals to work.
I also specialize in dinner parties. You choose the menu and using my own equipment, I will shop, deliver, prepare and serve the meal in your home.
Perhaps you just need to take the weekend off - I will prepare your meals for 3 days.
I also provide food preparation service for your family and holiday get togethers as well as children's birthday parties.
Special rates for senior citizens.
Gift certificates available.
I work with you based on your needs - a personal touch.
About the Chef
I reside in Milton and opened up my own business as I have a passion for cooking and love working with people. I have been classically trained at George Brown College and enjoy both cooking and baking. I prefer healthy, home style cooking and believe that working with quality ingredients leads to great results. I am professional, organized, flexible and reliable.
I am a member of the Canadian Personal Chef Alliance and the USPCA.
frequently asked questions
What is a Personal Chef Service?
A personal chef interviews you to determine your preferences. A menu is then designed and presented for approval. I then do the shopping, come into your home with my own pots and pans, prepare the meals and store them in your refrigerator or freezer with instructions. I then clean up your kitchen and leave. If preferred, meals can be made off-site and delivered to your home.
What areas do you service?
Milton, Georgetown, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Toronto
How are prices determined?
Prices are based on the service provided. For example; a standard meal plan with 5 entrees at 4 servings each is $275.00 plus the cost of food which is usually about $100.00. A standard meal plan with 5 entrees at 2 services each is $225.00 plus the cost of food.
Dinner parties can be pre-purchased wtih a gift certificate. Dinner for 2 $225.00, Dinner for 4 $275.00. Add $30.00 per person for parties over 4.
What type of menu is offered when booking a dinner party?
DINNER PARTY MENUChoice of one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert APPETIZERS BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH TOASTED HERB CROUTONS PROSCIUTTO ROLLS WITH GOAT CHEESE, ARUGALA AND CANTALOUPE SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, TOASTED PECANS AND STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE SEARED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMPS WITH SALAD GREENS, CITRUS VINAIGRETTE ENTREES BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI, MAPLE AND SAGE CREAM, CHERRY TOMATOES AND FRESH HERBS VEAL PARMIGIANA WITH PENNE A LA VODKA GREEN CURRY-COCONUT CHICKEN WITH SCENTED JASMINE RICE BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH STILTON ROASTED HALIBUT WITH RHUBARB COMPOTE AND BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES DESSERT APPLE/BLUEBERRY CRISP WITH VANILLA OR CINNAMON ICECREAM CRÈME BRULEE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE KEY LIME PIE
Who uses a Personal Chef?
A personal chef is for those who do not have the time or desire to plan, shop and prepare daily meals. Busy professionals who are tired of take out food, new parents, retireees, individuals recovering from surgery are typcial clients. Often, this is a unique gift given to that special someone as they get to choose their menu and suitable date. People who love to entertain friends at home enjoy the experience of having a chef in their home so that they can relax and stay out of the kitchen.