Do you travel to Barrie?

Yes. Barrie is part of the service area. Travel is confirmed with your quote.

Can you cook at a cottage near Barrie?

Share the address on the quote form and Chef Ricky will confirm whether the location and kitchen work.

Can you serve a family-style dinner at a cottage?

Yes. Family-style service suits long cottage tables. The buffet starts at $120 / person for 20+ guests.

Serving Barrie

Private Chef in Barrie

Barrie sits at the edge of cottage country, and many bookings here are weekend getaways or lakeside family dinners. Chef Ricky brings the menu, cooks on-site and cleans up.

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Citrus and strawberry cheesecake on a candlelit dinner table

Cooking in Barrie homes

A cottage weekend is a good time to hand the cooking to someone else. Family-style platters suit long cottage tables, and plated courses work for a dressier last night of the trip.

Kitchens vary, so tell us about the stove, oven and counter space when you book. The menu is planned to fit what's there, with more prep done ahead where needed.

Barrie is at the northern edge of the service area. Travel and arrival time are confirmed with your quote, and summer weekends fill up early.

Neighbourhoods we cook in: Kempenfelt Bay · Allandale · Innis-Shore · Ardagh · East End Barrie · Painswick

Planning notes for Barrie

Barrie is at the northern edge of the service area. Cottage-country kitchens vary, so tell us about the stove, oven and counter space when you book.

Popular occasions in Barrie

Cottage weekend dinners
Lakeside family celebrations
Anniversary getaways
Holiday gatherings up north

Menu styles that fit

Family-Style Buffet
Family-style platters for 20+ guests at a long table.
Starting at $120 / person · Minimum 20 guests
Fine Dining / Individually Plated
A plated dinner for 8 or more.
Starting at $175 / person · Minimum 8 guests
Small Gathering
For 2 to 9 guests.
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 · Buffet

Party buffet

Tandoori wings
Street corn
Jerk BBQ steak
Chocolate 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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