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Private Chef - Expert Level French Cooking
Private Chef - Expert Level French Cooking
starting at
CAD $ 89 Per person
All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.
Picture yourself in a café, savoring the textures and flavors that make French cuisine iconic.
Enjoy a meal that exudes luxury and indulgence, courtesy of a world-class private chef experience. Celebrate the decadence that defines French cooking with a classic meal, starting with creamy vichyssoise from roasted leeks, potatoes and thyme. A bistro classic, steak au poivre packs a punch of flavor, followed by a bright beet and citrus salad to cut through the richness. End the meal with a buttery tart of beautifully tangy blueberries, sprinkled with brown sugar.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Vichyssoise
With potato, leek and thyme
Steak au Poivre
With filet, peppercorns and butter
Salade au Betraves
With beets, citrus, and escarole
Tarte au Bleuets
With blueberry, brown sugar and flour
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 12
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3.5 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
What's included
Meet your chef
Chef Mathieu is an experienced culinary professional from Montreal. With expertise honed at The Chef Upstairs and Rooks to Cooks, he adeptly orchestrates private events and instructs diverse cooking classes. From line cook experiences to leadership roles, his passion for food education shines through. His enthusiasm and dedication make him a stellar culinary instructor, inspiring students to explore and excel in the kitchen.
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Chef Mathieu will travel to guests within Toronto for this experience.
Picture yourself in a café, savoring the textures and flavors that make French cuisine iconic.
Enjoy a meal that exudes luxury and indulgence, courtesy of a world-class private chef experience. Celebrate the decadence that defines French cooking with a classic meal, starting with creamy vichyssoise from roasted leeks, potatoes and thyme. A bistro classic, steak au poivre packs a punch of flavor, followed by a bright beet and citrus salad to cut through the richness. End the meal with a buttery tart of beautifully tangy blueberries, sprinkled with brown sugar.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Vichyssoise
With potato, leek and thyme
Steak au Poivre
With filet, peppercorns and butter
Salade au Betraves
With beets, citrus, and escarole
Tarte au Bleuets
With blueberry, brown sugar and flour
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 12
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3.5 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
What's included
Reviews guests left for this experience
Duncan
13 Apr 2024
We had a great evening with Chef Mat. He was knowledgeable, professional, and keen to share his techniques. He brought everything he needed, prepared amazing food and left the kitchen spotless. We learned a lot and had fun. Highly recommend for an engaging evening that’s a welcome change from dining out.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Mathieu
Danna
04 Feb 2025
Thank you Chef Mat! We had a great evening with you and loved the way you assigned and supervised our cooking tasks. We all appreciated getting hands on involved with each element of the meal and everything was really delicious. Learned some new skills, built up some kitchen confidence and enjoyed every last bite!
Michael
24 Jan 2025
Tonight was our first ever cooking class, and I have to say i’m happy that was able to experience it with Chef Mat! From the moment you walk into his place, he makes you feel comfortable and entertained. His personality and presence makes the term “never a dull moment” an understatement. His knowledge and ability to lead, while keeping everyone engaged is top notch. I encourage anyone who is considering to book his class… just do it! I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you Chef Mat for your kindness, hospitality and of course the delicious food, you made my friend’s birthday experience extra memorable this year.
Kate
14 Jan 2025
Chef Mat was just the kind of person you hope to get when you sign up for a class like this - talented, knowledgeable, personable, professional. He reads the room and elevates the vibe with humour, sharing his own stories, a great playlist etc. He facilitated the group so that everyone could try doing a bit of everything, and gave some great, practical tips for us to use at home. The food itself was excellent, and the menu was very thoughtful - it felt elegant and special, but was actually very simple and easy to replicate again on our own, which was appreciated. HIghly recommended this class, it was a super fun way to spend a Friday night!
Samantha
14 Jan 2025
We had a great cooking experience with Chef Mat! He was fun and engaging while seamlessly throwing in educational pieces throughout. The food was delicious. Highly recommend booking a class with Chef Mat!
andrew
10 Jan 2025
Great experience with chef Mathieu. A small group but thoroughly engaging and enjoyable. Mat’s knowledge of spices and their combinations was excellent. We were put to tasks as a part of the team in the prep work and then sat down to enjoy our labors The results and flavors were restaurant quality. Thank you Chef Mathieu
Alex
03 Jan 2025
Our experience with Chef Mat was incredible. His class was thoroughly entertaining, educational, and the food was delicious. Mat has an ability to connect with everyone in the room and make the cooking truly enjoyable. Highly recommend booking a class with Chef Mat!
Mike
07 Dec 2024
We really enjoyed the experience, chef Mat is fun, energetic and funny.
Luca
07 Dec 2024
Chef Mat came to our place and provided a very enjoyable experience. We learned cutting and searing techniques and how to make good use of the things we have in our kitchen. The food was plenty and the conversation was great. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend!!
Abhilasha
03 Dec 2024
Amazing chef! Incredibly knowledgeable about cooking and cuisines. Also was the most cooking and cooking skills that I’ve experienced during a cooking class.
Tiffany
15 Nov 2024
My friend and I had a wonderful time with Chef Mat! He is knowledgeable yet fun and kept us entertained while we learned new skills. We loved his cozy space as well, great atmosphere and company. Thank you so much!
Sean
15 Nov 2024
Chef Mathieu is a natural teacher and conversationalist. I had a great time.
Aaron
01 Nov 2024
Chef Mathieu was very welcoming and we had a great time hanging out and learning with him! We are total beginners and Mathieu made us feel like that wasn't a problem at all. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.
Shannon
28 Sep 2024
This class was an absolute blast! Chef Mat was super knowledgeable and the experience really fun. The food we made was some of the best we’ve had. It was awesome to learn how to recreate this food from a really skilled chef. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and we definitely recommend it to anyone.
Camille
08 Sep 2024
Chef Mat is absolutely amazing. He is so kind, personable, and funny—he also taught us some great tips and tricks! The food was incredibly delicious. Every course was prepared beautifully and we couldn’t believe how yummy everything was. Just perfect flavour combinations. We also have so many amazing leftovers!!! Thank you Chef Mat for making my partner’s birthday extra special. I would highly recommend booking an experience with Mat and am recommending him to all my friends and family!!!
Sally
08 Aug 2024
Chef Mat was awesome! My fiancé and I had such a fun time chatting, learning, and getting our hands dirty. Mat was great at making cooking feel like it can be accessible to everyone (no pasta machine or fancy equipment necessary) and he had great tips for beginner cooks like us. I'm definitely less intimated to make fresh pasta and more complex dishes on my own now. He was very timely and efficient with the prep work! This is a perfect date night activity or any occasion to have a delicious meal and learn how to make it.
Frank
02 Aug 2024
We had a fantastic time. Mathieu was patient and took the time to truly instruct. Learned a lot, enjoyed a great meal with great conversation and lots of laughs. Highly recommend.
Caroline Ahlquist
22 Jul 2024
We had such a great experience with Chef Matt. There were six of us adults plus a baby and a puppy and I had no idea how someone could create a cohesive meal with us operating under such chaos, but he did! All while making us laugh and helping create a delicious birthday that we will always remember.
John Evans
21 Jul 2024
Chef Matt was great. He was prompt, fully prepared, informative and engaging the whole evening. It was the perfect birthday gift experience. Food was awesome and everyone learned something useful. 5 stars from us.
Agathe
13 Jul 2024
We had such a great time with Chef Mathieu ! Je is very approachable and knowledgeable. Cooking Indian cuisine with him seemed so easy :) it was fun and tasty. We'll be back for sure !! Thanks for the great time (he does speak French too which was a nice surprise for us)
Tetiana
31 May 2024
I had an amazing time. I don't know if there is a better way to spend Friday evening than to cook Italian food while sipping wine and listening to favorite music. Thank you, chef, for all your guidelines, support and entertainingly educational atmosphere that you managed to create:)
Dianna
17 May 2024
Super fun! Chef Matt went above and beyond to make my friend’s birthday party special. Amazing food. Creative and fun. Absolutely delicious. 5/5 would definitely return to him for a future event!
Katrina
04 May 2024
Overall incredible experience. The class was really good and very easy to follow along with each step. The food was amazing and Mat made it a very fun experience. I would highly recommend hiring him.
Janet
28 Apr 2024
We enjoyed this class very much! Chef Matt is a great teacher! He showed us how and then let us do the work. He gave us so many tips and techniques that we’ll be able to use at home to make meal prep easier and he explained why these techniques work. He was funny and very genuine and the food we cooked together was delicious! We would highly recommend this class!
Jean
26 Apr 2024
Chef Mat was awesome! His thoughtfulness with the different added elements throughout the evening, made my sister’s birthday very special. The cooking aspect was also very fun and the menu he created was super unique. 10/10 recommend!
Roy
12 Apr 2024
My girlfriend and I had a great time cooking with Chef Mathieu. You can tell immediately he has a passion for cooking and teaching others from his stories about his family, the industry, and teaching people from all age groups. He was patient and thorough with instructions, and always explained why we were doing things which helps you appreciate the final product more. He's also a fun guy to be around. Always cracking jokes and laughing, making us feel very comfortable in his home. 10/10 super fun date night.
Rachel Erwin
12 Apr 2024
Chef Mat was incredible! We had such a great time (lots of laughs!) and learnt skills like making pasta from scratch and preparing squid, which we would never have attempted at home. A very unforgettable experience. Highly recommend :)
Jayde
05 Apr 2024
Amazing night! Learned a ton and had great conversation! Would highly recommend chef Mathieu to anyone that’s thinking about trying a cooking class. Will definitely be booking again.
Nina
02 Apr 2024
I had a blast! The food was tasty, I definitely felt like I was in culinary school. It was perfect. I would definitely do it again.
Anna
30 Mar 2024
We loved our experience with Chef Mat! The meal was excellent and some of the best Indian food we’ve had. Chef Mat was easy going and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a new experience or something different for a typical “going out to eat” date night. We will definitely be booming Chef Mat again. Thank you!!
Gabriela
19 Mar 2024
Chef Mathieu was really great and we had an awesome time there! The food was really good, even though we had some smalls changes in the menu, everything was delicious! Specially the squid :)
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