Private Chef - Zesty Italian

Find a new appreciation for the versatility of Italian cooking.

Treat yourself to an artistic celebration of Italian cuisine with this exceptional private chef experience. All the flavors and dishes you love from classic Italian cooking get a modern twist and world-class preparation for maximum enjoyment. Savor a surprising amount of brightness in the menu, thanks to the addition of citrus from blood oranges and lemons whether in a palate-cleansing bite of crunchy radicchio to adding brightness to spicy broccolini or a tangy twist on layered tiramisu. A lighter take on Italian cuisine will captivate you.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Radicchio Salad With Pecorino and Orange Segments

With blood orange, pecorino cheese and lemons

Pasta Alla Norcina

With mushroom, Italian sausage and pecorino

Broccolini With Lemon, Capers and Chili

With broccolini, lemon, garlic and chilis

Limoncello Tiramisu

With limoncello, mascarpone and candied lemon peel

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 12
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Mathieu

Tetiana

31 May 2024

I had an amazing time. I don't know if there is a better way to spend Friday evening than to cook Italian food while sipping wine and listening to favorite music. Thank you, chef, for all your guidelines, support and entertainingly educational atmosphere that you managed to create:)

Dianna

17 May 2024

Super fun! Chef Matt went above and beyond to make my friendвЂ™s birthday party special. Amazing food. Creative and fun. Absolutely delicious. 5/5 would definitely return to him for a future event!

Katrina

04 May 2024

Overall incredible experience. The class was really good and very easy to follow along with each step. The food was amazing and Mat made it a very fun experience. I would highly recommend hiring him.

Janet

28 Apr 2024

We enjoyed this class very much! Chef Matt is a great teacher! He showed us how and then let us do the work. He gave us so many tips and techniques that weвЂ™ll be able to use at home to make meal prep easier and he explained why these techniques work. He was funny and very genuine and the food we cooked together was delicious! We would highly recommend this class!

Jean

26 Apr 2024

Chef Mat was awesome! His thoughtfulness with the different added elements throughout the evening, made my sisterвЂ™s birthday very special. The cooking aspect was also very fun and the menu he created was super unique. 10/10 recommend!

Duncan

13 Apr 2024

We had a great evening with Chef Mat. He was knowledgeable, professional, and keen to share his techniques. He brought everything he needed, prepared amazing food and left the kitchen spotless. We learned a lot and had fun. Highly recommend for an engaging evening thatвЂ™s a welcome change from dining out.

Roy

12 Apr 2024

My girlfriend and I had a great time cooking with Chef Mathieu. You can tell immediately he has a passion for cooking and teaching others from his stories about his family, the industry, and teaching people from all age groups. He was patient and thorough with instructions, and always explained why we were doing things which helps you appreciate the final product more. He's also a fun guy to be around. Always cracking jokes and laughing, making us feel very comfortable in his home. 10/10 super fun date night.

Rachel Erwin

12 Apr 2024

Chef Mat was incredible! We had such a great time (lots of laughs!) and learnt skills like making pasta from scratch and preparing squid, which we would never have attempted at home. A very unforgettable experience. Highly recommend :)

Jayde

05 Apr 2024

Amazing night! Learned a ton and had great conversation! Would highly recommend chef Mathieu to anyone thatвЂ™s thinking about trying a cooking class. Will definitely be booking again.

Nina

02 Apr 2024

I had a blast! The food was tasty, I definitely felt like I was in culinary school. It was perfect. I would definitely do it again.

Anna

30 Mar 2024

We loved our experience with Chef Mat! The meal was excellent and some of the best Indian food weвЂ™ve had. Chef Mat was easy going and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a new experience or something different for a typical вЂњgoing out to eatвЂќ date night. We will definitely be booming Chef Mat again. Thank you!!

Gabriela

19 Mar 2024

Chef Mathieu was really great and we had an awesome time there! The food was really good, even though we had some smalls changes in the menu, everything was delicious! Specially the squid :)

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Chef Mathieu is an experienced culinary professional from Montreal. With expertise honed at The Chef Upstairs and Rooks to Cooks, he adeptly orchestrates private events and instructs diverse cooking classes. From line cook experiences to leadership roles, his passion for food education shines through. His enthusiasm and dedication make him a stellar culinary instructor, inspiring students to explore and excel in the kitchen.

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Chef Mathieu will travel to guests within Toronto for this experience.