Do you serve Pickering?

Yes, including Bay Ridges, Liverpool, Amberlea and Rouge Park-area homes.

Can you do an anniversary dinner in Pickering?

Yes. Small Gatherings of 2–9 guests are quoted per event; Fine Dining for 8+ starts at $175 / person.

Yes. Cleanup is included with every booking.

Serving Pickering

Private Chef in Pickering

From lakeside Bay Ridges to family streets in Amberlea, Pickering hosts relaxed get-togethers. Chef Ricky turns them into a restaurant-style evening at home.

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Jerk-spiced grilled meat being sliced on a wooden board

Cooking in Pickering homes

Pickering dinner parties often have a slower pace, with time spent on the deck before the meal. A Global Fusion tasting menu matches it: small courses served one at a time, each one different from the last.

Couples marking an anniversary or a quiet birthday can book a Small Gathering for 2 to 9 guests. The menu, timing and service are planned just as carefully as a large event.

Six cuisines are on the table — Jamaican, Italian, French, Japanese, Thai and Southern soul food — and you can mix them. Wine pairing recommendations are available too.

Neighbourhoods we cook in: Bay Ridges · Liverpool · Amberlea · Rougemount · Brock Ridge · Duffin Heights

Planning notes for Pickering

Pickering homes range from lakeside properties to family neighbourhoods. Let us know if dinner will be served on a deck or patio.

Popular occasions in Pickering

Deck and patio dinner parties
Quiet anniversary dinners
Birthday tasting menus
Holiday family meals

Menu styles that fit

Global Fusion Tasting Menu
A multi-course tasting for 10 or more guests.
Starting at $195 / person · Minimum 10 guests
Small Gathering
For 2 to 9 guests and a quieter celebration.
Quoted per event · 2–9 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

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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