Do you travel to Hamilton?

Yes. Hamilton is part of the service area, including Dundas, Ancaster and the Mountain.

Can you cook a dinner party in a Hamilton heritage home?

Yes. Older kitchens just need a quick note on stove and counter space so the menu fits.

Can you do a Southern soul food menu?

Yes. Southern soul food is one of Chef Ricky's six cuisines.

Serving Hamilton

Private Chef in Hamilton

Hamilton has a growing food scene and plenty of heritage homes made for dinner parties. Chef Ricky brings restaurant-level cooking to your own dining room.

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Island-spiced fish fillet with fried plantain on dark stoneware

Cooking in Hamilton homes

Dinner parties in Hamilton often take place in older homes with character, and sometimes smaller kitchens. A short note about your stove and counter space lets the menu be planned to fit, with more prep done before arrival.

Ancaster and Dundas bookings often lean towards plated Fine Dining with wine pairings. Larger family celebrations on the Mountain suit the Family-Style Buffet.

Menus draw on six cuisines. A Southern soul food menu, a Jamaican-rooted tasting or a French-leaning dinner are all possible, built around your guests and dietary needs.

Neighbourhoods we cook in: Dundas · Ancaster · Westdale · Durand · Locke Street · Hamilton Mountain · Stoney Creek

Planning notes for Hamilton

Hamilton is outside the core GTA. Share your address with your date so travel time can be confirmed with your quote.

Popular occasions in Hamilton

Heritage-home dinner parties
Anniversary dinners with wine pairings
Family celebrations on the Mountain
Holiday gatherings

Menu styles that fit

Fine Dining / Individually Plated
Plated courses suit Dundas and Ancaster dinner parties.
Starting at $175 / person · Minimum 8 guests
Family-Style Buffet
Family-style food for 20+ guests.
Starting at $120 / person · Minimum 20 guests
Global Fusion Tasting Menu
A tasting menu for food-curious guests.
Starting at $195 / person · Minimum 10 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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