Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We have answers!

REMIND ME HOW THIS WORKS?

You and your guests will enjoy a restaurant-worthy dinner experience, whether that’s three, four or more courses, at home. If you choose, rather than be bystanders you and your guests can participate in the making of these masterpieces.

Chef in the House prides itself on delivering authentic meals without substitutions, so that means menus that reflect seasonal changes, and the produce to match the times. Once you decide which chef you want to work with, they will create a menu that meets your desires. Onsite they will demonstrate their culinary skills, teach a few tricks along the way, and plate up some magic in your kitchen.

The beauty is that the kitchen will be left spotless so you don’t have to lift a finger!

Note that Chef in the House operates in accordance with provincial and municipal guidelines regarding COVID and other Health & Safety recommendations.

HOW MUCH CAN THIS COST?

Every Chef in the House experience is unique, we’ve rarely done the same thing twice. Therefore every event is priced based on the chef selected, number of courses & final meal selection, and the number of guests at the table. However on average, prices typically start around $275pp+HST for a 3 course meal for 6ppl.

WHAT ARE OUR BEVERAGE OPTIONS?

You have the choice to either BYOB (with your own selection or feel free to ask your chef for recommendations), or we can help pair your meal with specifically selected wines (or beer). If your crowd are real oenophiles (or want to be), hire a Sommelier to have the ultimate meal experience.

WHAT DOES THE HOST VENUE NEED TO PROVIDE?

While your chef will come to your place with everything they need to prepare the food, they may use the kitchen appliances you have available. You are welcome to set the table with your own place settings, but if you prefer we can rent tableware for you. Just ask us to include that in your quote.

WHAT TIME DOES THE CHEF ARRIVE AND LEAVE?

Exact timing will be discussed prior to your event date, however, expect that the chef will come one hour prior to guest arrival for set up, and leave shortly after dessert has been served and the kitchen has been left spotless.

HOW DO I BOOK?

Click here to submit a booking request and we will get back to you to confirm chef’s availability on your desired date. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the selected date. The balance will be paid the week before your event.

WILL CHEFS TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE GTA?

Our chefs will gladly come to you! Additional travel charges will apply depending on your location.

CAN FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES BE ACCOMMODATED?

Yes, of course. Our chefs are well versed in the ability to navigate special dietary and allergy requests.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

We understand that life can throw a last-minute curveball, therefore if you need to cancel and are unable to re-book we retain the deposit. Why is that? Chefs will have reserved their time in their already very busy schedule for your dinner, which means that other business opportunities have been turned away for that day and time. If your intention is to re-book at a later date the deposit can be transferred to the new date. A minimum of 5 business days is appreciated prior to cancellation.