Yes. Ajax is part of the service area, including the waterfront and Pickering Village.

Can you cook a Jamaican menu in Ajax?

Yes. Jamaican-rooted cooking is the heart of Chef Ricky's menus.

What do I need to provide?

Fridge and counter space plus a working stove. Chef Ricky brings groceries, equipment and handles cleanup.

Serving Ajax

Private Chef in Ajax

Ajax families host often, and many love Caribbean food. Chef Ricky's Jamaican-rooted cooking fits right in, finished with fine-dining technique.

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Family-style buffet of steak, chicken, green beans, and roasted vegetables with wine and candles

Cooking in Ajax homes

A Jamaican menu at home doesn't have to mean the usual party trays. Chef Ricky takes classic island flavours — jerk spice, escovitch, curry, plantain — and plates them with restaurant care, course by course.

Larger Ajax celebrations suit the Family-Style Buffet, from $120 / person for 20 or more guests. Smaller nights with close friends work well with Fine Dining, from $175 / person for 8 or more.

Every menu starts with a conversation about your guests: who is coming, what they love, and any allergies or dietary needs. Groceries, equipment, cooking, service and cleanup are all included.

Neighbourhoods we cook in: Pickering Village · South Ajax · Northwest Ajax · Central Ajax · Audley

Planning notes for Ajax

Ajax is on the eastern side of the service area. Share your address with your date so arrival time can be confirmed with your quote.

Popular occasions in Ajax

Jamaican-inspired birthday dinners
Family reunions and holiday gatherings
Anniversary dinners at home
Graduation celebrations

Menu styles that fit

Family-Style Buffet
A Caribbean family-style spread for 20+ guests.
Starting at $120 / person · Minimum 20 guests
Fine Dining / Individually Plated
Plated island classics for 8 or more.
Starting at $175 / person · Minimum 8 guests
Small Gathering
For 2 to 9 guests at home.
Quoted per event · 2–9 guests

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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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