Private Chef - Gourmet Christmas Feast

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All inclusive: 5-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You’ll Do

Treat yourself to a festive gourmet Christmas fare prepared by a world-class chef.

Celebrate the festive season with a private chef experience led by Chef Simone, who will prepare, serve and clean up a gourmet holiday feast. This expertly crafted menu brings seasonal favorites to life.

Start with rich potato leek soup or a festive Christmas charcuterie board for appetizers. Enjoy a perfectly roasted garlic and herb beef tenderloin or a bourbon honey glazed baked ham for the main course. End on a sweet note with indulgent desserts like gingerbread cheesecake, classic crème brûlée or bourbon chocolate pecan pie. It’s the ultimate way to treat yourself and your guests this Christmas.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

Appetizer

Choose 1 per group

“White Christmas” potato leek soup
Seasonal greens with persimmons, pomegranate seeds and herb vinaigrette
Fig, pistachio and orange baked Brie or cranberry baked Brie
Festive Christmas charcuterie and cheese board

Entrée

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Roasted beef tenderloin with au jus gravy, garlic and herbs
Bourbon honey glazed baked ham

Butter flake Dinner Rolls or Classic Yeast Dinner Rolls

With garlic herb compound butter

Homemade Sides

Choose 2 per group

Gratin Dauphinoise
Four cheese baked macaroni & cheese with crispy panko breadcrumb topping
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon lardons and walnuts
Maple glazed sweet potatoes
Haricots verts with crispy onions
Carrot soufflé with pecan Streusel topping

Dessert

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Gingerbread cheesecake
Crème brûlée: choice of vanilla, eggnog or peppermint chocolate
Bourbon chocolate pecan pie with vanilla bean Chantilly cream

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.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
Labels American, Fusion, Group

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Simone

Food safety certified

21 reviews

Based in Ottawa, Chef Simone specializes in Italian cuisine and holds a diploma in hotel hospitality and gastronomy services, along with certifications in food safety. With experience working with Michelin-starred chefs and in the superyacht industry, he excels in sourcing quality ingredients and preparing exquisite dishes. Chef Simone also creates menus for vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free diets. Master and savor authentic Italian recipes under the expert guidance of Chef Simone,

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Simone will travel to guests within Ottawa for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Treat yourself to a festive gourmet Christmas fare prepared by a world-class chef.

Your Menu

Appetizer

Choose 1 per group

Entrée

Choose 1 per group

Roasted beef tenderloin with au jus gravy, garlic and herbs
Bourbon honey glazed baked ham

Butter flake Dinner Rolls or Classic Yeast Dinner Rolls

With garlic herb compound butter

Homemade Sides

Choose 2 per group

Dessert

Choose 1 per group

Gingerbread cheesecake
Crème brûlée: choice of vanilla, eggnog or peppermint chocolate
Bourbon chocolate pecan pie with vanilla bean Chantilly cream

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
Labels American, Fusion, Group

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Justin

28 Apr 2025

Excellent food and very professional. Highly recomend

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Morghan

25 May 2025

Chef Simone was awesome to work with, super professional and fun! This was such a great experience, and I’d definitely do it again.

Samuel

16 Mar 2025

Fantastic experience! Highly recommend. Works well in small groups (we were 3 people) as a little team work goes a long way.

Lisa

10 Mar 2025

Amazing experience! Very friendly and authentic. Food was amazing and he took the time to really show how it’s done properly, as well as explaining every step carefully. Very personable and had great conversations with him.

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Jennifer

12 Jan 2025

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Simone! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and patient. All 3 ravioli dishes we made were absolutely delicious and we hope to make them again. I highly recommend his cooking class to others :)

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Steven Donley

31 Dec 2024

The class was great. Chef Simone is a good teacher and made the whole experience excellent. I highly recommend Simone and his class. On top of a great class, the food was phenomenal.

Stéphane

11 Dec 2024

Great experience and a fantastic chef. Lots of fun conversation and learning! Estra suited as simone is italian and it was an italian dinner. great professionalism, prompt and courteous. Highly recommend!

Sandrine

17 Oct 2024

Chef Simone is incredible! He's so kind, patient and welcoming to everyone. He's very knowledgeable and highly skilled when it comes to food prep, gastronomy and cleanliness. He came fully prepared and guided us through the whole process with a ton of ease. His accent is also adorable, which really brings the whole classic Italian touch to the experience for those searching for authenticity. I booked a private class for my whole family as a birthday gift for my mother, and it went amazingly. It was such a unique idea and an amazing way to bond together. I recommend this to anyone interested in creating a memorable evening. Thanks again, Chef Simone!

Julia Bilukidi

06 Sep 2024

Chef Simone definitely exceeded our expectations! He thoughtfully guided my husband and I through each stage of the ravioli making process, with patience and interesting information along the way. The end result was some of the most delicious pasta I’ve tasted. Thank you again Chef Simone for an amazing experience!

Isabelle Auger

12 Aug 2024

We loved our experience! Chef Simone was very knowledgeable and professional:)

Emmanuel

04 Aug 2024

Chef Simone is a passionate chef who loves what he does. I had an excellent experience booking him for a private class for 2 people. He is very patient, knowledgeable, and flexible. Most importantly, the food was amazing. I would most definitely book again and refer to friends!

Melanie

03 Aug 2024

Great conversation, mouth watering authentic Italian dishes and knowledgeable chef.

Carrie

29 Jul 2024

I booked Simone to come to my home as a surprise for my husband's birthday. Simone was communicative, professional, punctual and very well-prepared. He led us through the ravioli-making process with expertise, kindness, and a sense of joy, and we had a great time. The food was incredible. Thank you for a memorable evening!

Reviews Chef Simone received outside of Cozymeal

Rania

08 Aug 2024

Simone is talented and smart! He loves his craft and it shows in his meals! Looking for to taste new things from him :)

Anna

08 Aug 2024

I attended chef Simone's cooking class on Italian Ravioli. It was a nice experience, Simone is a good teacher and guided me through the whole process. I'm looking forward to surprise my guests with my new cooking skills!

Muiz

17 Jul 2024

Simone is amazing! His love for quality ingredients makes every meal delicious. He’s creative, always cooking up something fantastic, and super fun to work with. Highly recommend him for anyone who loves great food!

Stephen

17 Jul 2024

Chef Simone is very professional and prepared. He guided me and my fiancé on an amazing journey through the Italian cuisine, explaining in detail each of his wonderful dishes.

Daniele

17 Jul 2024

Le chef Simone est vraiment très talentueux, ses idées culinaires sont soignées, belles à voir et jamais banales.

Lory

17 Jul 2024

Le chef Simone m'a préparé un excellent risotto avec saucisse. Très professionnel et attentif aux demandes du client

Shimpei

12 Jul 2024

I had a great experience with chef Simone. I experienced real Italian flavors, culture, as well as his superior professionalism. I highly recommend.

Karem

12 Jul 2024

Delicious and authentic Italian food. Chef Simone was very reliable and friendly enough to explain us the cooking techniques step by step. Highly suggested!