Do you travel to Kitchener and Waterloo?

Yes. Both cities are part of the service area. Travel is confirmed with your quote.

Can you cook a celebration dinner in Waterloo?

Yes. Graduations, birthdays and anniversaries are all common bookings.

Serving Kitchener-Waterloo

Private Chef in Kitchener-Waterloo

Kitchener-Waterloo mixes long-time families with a young tech and university crowd. Chef Ricky cooks menus for both — from graduation dinners to team celebrations at home.

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Burrata with sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze

Cooking in Kitchener-Waterloo homes

Graduations and milestone birthdays are some of the most common reasons to book in the region. A Global Fusion tasting menu makes the night feel special, with each course introduced at the table.

Hosting colleagues or a small team at home? Family-style service keeps the evening social, with shared platters and no formal seating plan needed.

Kitchener-Waterloo is one of the farther areas served, so share your address and date early. Groceries, equipment, cooking, service and cleanup are included.

Neighbourhoods we cook in: Uptown Waterloo · Downtown Kitchener · Beechwood · Westmount · Doon · Laurelwood

Planning notes for Kitchener-Waterloo

Kitchener-Waterloo is one of the farther areas served. Share your address and date early so travel and arrival time can be confirmed.

Popular occasions in Kitchener-Waterloo

Graduation dinners
Team and colleague dinners at home
Milestone birthdays
Holiday family gatherings

Menu styles that fit

Global Fusion Tasting Menu
A tasting menu for 10 or more guests.
Starting at $195 / person · Minimum 10 guests
Family-Style Buffet
Shared platters for 20+ guests.
Starting at $120 / person · Minimum 20 guests
Fine Dining / Individually Plated
Plated courses for 8 or more.
Starting at $175 / person · Minimum 8 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

Family-style dinner

Seasonal salads
Braised beef short ribs
Pan-seared salmon
Shared sides
Dessert

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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