How many guests can a private chef birthday dinner serve?

From 2 guests with a Small Gathering menu up to 20+ with the Family-Style Buffet. Fine Dining has a minimum of 8 guests.

Can you bring a birthday cake or dessert?

Yes. Dessert is part of the menu and can be designed around the guest of honour's favourites.

Can kids be included in the menu?

Yes. Menus can be adjusted for younger or pickier eaters. Mention it on the quote form.

Birthday dinners · Toronto & GTA

Birthday Private Chef in Toronto

A birthday dinner at home means no reservations, no rushed tables and a menu built around the person you're celebrating. Chef Ricky cooks every course in your kitchen across Toronto and the GTA.

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Built around the guest of honour

Start with what the birthday person loves: a favourite dish from childhood, a cuisine from a trip, a dessert they always order. Chef Ricky turns it into a menu, drawing on Jamaican, Italian, French, Japanese, Thai and Southern soul food.

Works with kids at the table

Family birthdays often include younger guests. Menus can be adjusted for picky eaters and children without a separate kids' menu, which past guests have mentioned in their reviews.

Milestone birthdays

For a 40th, 50th or 60th, a Global Fusion tasting menu makes the night feel like an event: small courses served one at a time, each introduced at the table. Bigger family parties suit the Family-Style Buffet.

Pricing

Fine Dining
Starting at $175 / person · Minimum 8 guests
Global Fusion Tasting Menu
Starting at $195 / person · Minimum 10 guests
Family-Style Buffet
Starting at $120 / person · Minimum 20 guests
Small Gathering Menu
Quoted per event · 2–9 guests

Included: groceries, equipment, service, cleanup. A $250 non-refundable booking fee applies.

Sample menu · Family-style

Island-to-Paris dinner

Jamaican chicken soup
Burrata salad
Coq au vin
Steak with shared sides
Chocolate mousse cake

Taken from a past menu. Your menu is built around your guests.

What guests say

5 from 6 reviews

“I booked Chef Ricky for my birthday party, and I couldn't be happier! The food was amazing, and he was so friendly and professional. My favorite was the Miso Chicken. It was my first time trying it, and WOW, it was delicious! I truly enjoyed the entire experience and would definitely recommend Chef Ricky to anyone looking for a great private chef. I'll absolutely be booking him again!”
Sam B. · Birthday
“Chef Ricky was amazing! Everything came on time, great communication, very friendly, food beautifully plated, perfect portion sizes, tasted delicious, kitchen was sparkling clean afterwards. No complaints whatsoever, would love to book him if we were to do this again.”
Court C. · Private Dinner
“Chef Ricardo was lovely to communicate and plan with. He was so patient and accommodating to what I needed for the night's meal. We had some dishes from his jamaican menu and they looked and tasted great and his wine pairing was perfect too! He was great company on the night, great to have conversation with and also gave us space to enjoy conversation amongst ourselves.”
Alyssa · Private Dinner

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Questions

How many guests can a private chef birthday dinner serve?: From 2 guests with a Small Gathering menu up to 20+ with the Family-Style Buffet. Fine Dining has a minimum of 8 guests.
Can you bring a birthday cake or dessert?: Yes. Dessert is part of the menu and can be designed around the guest of honour's favourites.
Can kids be included in the menu?: Yes. Menus can be adjusted for younger or pickier eaters. Mention it on the quote form.

Ready to plan it?

Share your date, guest count and dietary needs. Chef Ricky replies within 24 hours with a menu direction and a full quote.