Private Chef - Recommendations?

[JfuckinC]

My Wife wants to have a private chef come cook for her and her friends for her birthday, anyone have recommendations on a good chef? I've checked a couple websites, but figured I'd consult with the greatest consortium of local (self proclaimed) Ballers.. We're not fancy people so not something we've ever done haha.. Appreciate any input though.

[T-Dubbs]

https://chefjoey.ca/
(403) 616-6878

We've used him a few times, and always had great experiences.
He does cooking classes and private events.

[bjstare]

We've used https://www.blackaproncuisine.com/ a handful of times over the last few years, always really good.

$1k minimum, but last time my brother in law used them that got a 5 course meal for 8 people, including tax and tip. Can just email them and tell them what you want, and they'll work with you to come up with pricing/menu options.

[SJW]

What a great idea. I want to steal this for my wife's birthday.

[suntan]

I did this for my 40th birthday - brunch. Worked really well since nobody had to do anything other than show up and eat, esp. since we all had young kids at the time.

[Proyecto2000]

I am trying this private chef idea for the first time next weekend.

We are doing a 5 course meal for 4 through

Rob Wheatcroft
Chef/Owner
Red Seal Dining LTD
403-619-9911
[email protected]
www.redsealdining.com

Wife picked the menu and it sounded pretty good

[ExtraSlow]

What a fun idea.

[JfuckinC]

I know it's tough to get car advice on here, but i can always count on you guys for the finer things in life haha.. Thanks for the input i'll show her these tonight.

It's actually her 40th (mine isn't for a couple years, yet she looks 10 years younger than me ) She was considering brunch too Suntan, who did you go with?

[Brent.ff]

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We've used https://www.blackaproncuisine.com/ a handful of times over the last few years, always really good.

$1k minimum, but last time my brother in law used them that got a 5 course meal for 8 people, including tax and tip. Can just email them and tell them what you want, and they'll work with you to come up with pricing/menu options.

Ive eaten at blackapron and had them cater. theyre wickedly good. Super odd location so an actual hidden gem.

[pf0sh0]

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https://chefjoey.ca/
(403) 616-6878

We've used him a few times, and always had great experiences.
He does cooking classes and private events.

Do you recall what this guy cost?

[suntan]

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I know it's tough to get car advice on here, but i can always count on you guys for the finer things in life haha.. Thanks for the input i'll show her these tonight.

It's actually her 40th (mine isn't for a couple years, yet she looks 10 years younger than me ) She was considering brunch too Suntan, who did you go with?

I can't remember lol. It was too long ago

But it was great. Perfect eggs, a ridiculous fukton of bacon, it was buffet style, they even bring plates, utensils, napkins, etc.

I'll ask my wife, she's the one that set it up.

[ercchry]

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I can't remember lol. It was too long ago

But it was great. Perfect eggs, a ridiculous fukton of bacon, it was buffet style, they even bring plates, utensils, napkins, etc.

I'll ask my wife, she's the one that set it up.

Always need a buffet at the orgy!

[ExtraSlow]

Private chef and buffet?

[killramos]

You know what’s even better that having someone come into your house and cook?

Sending your wife and friends to a place where they cook for you and then clean up after you after. For a fraction of the cost.

Haha

If you basically want a catered meal for a bunch of people that’s a much broader sector.

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Private chef and buffet?

Yea the buffet angle is confusing me, that’s just catering imo

[max_boost]

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You know what’s even better that having someone come into your house and cook?

Sending your wife and friends to a place where they cook for you and then clean up after you after. For a fraction of the cost.

Haha

If you basically want a catered meal for a bunch of people that’s a much broader sector.

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Yea the buffet angle is confusing me, that’s just catering imo

i am inclined to agree with this lol

but i might as well plug this hockey buddy of mine
chill guy off the ice https://www.instagram.com/yutoyoucatering/

[suntan]

Yes we did catering.

[T-Dubbs]

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Do you recall what this guy cost?

it all depends if he supplies food and booze or not.
i think it was $65/person(multiple courses) and he supplied food only.

[msommers]

This is a great idea! Definitely going to use this...

[ExtraSlow]

Further to Killys comment about just going to a restaurant. Booking a Chefs Table or Tasting Menu at one of the nicer places, or a private room, is a pretty stellar experience. I highly recommend Rouge for that, as they have actual separate rooms.

[bjstare]

fwiw these places clean up after you too, it's just in your own kitchen. This concept works much better at houses that have large entertaining/dining areas and butlers pantries.