Private Chef - Vibrant Italian Feast With Local Produce

Name: Private Chef - Vibrant Italian Feast With Local Produce
Brand: Cozymeal
SKU: 68617
Price: 179 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

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Private Chef Vibrant Italian Feast With Local Produce

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CAD $ 139 Per person

All inclusive: 5-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You'll Do

Savor this menu of Italian classics featuring fresh local produce.

In this private chef experience, enjoy a classic Italian menu that celebrates the vibrant flavors of local Ontario spring produce. Heartwarming dishes are beautifully paired with light appetizers and a delightful dessert to create a memorable dining affair.

Savor enticing starters like capaccio di tonno, featuring ahi tuna and spicy soy shimeji mushrooms and a refreshing pear and Gorgonzola cheese salad. The highlight is a pan-fried veal chop Milanese served with eggplant and spaghetti fradiavolo, providing a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your home or vacation rental. With all preparation, cooking and cleanup handled by Chef Vivek, you can simply relax and indulge. Book your private chef today.

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

Your Menu

Carpaccio di Tonno

With ahi tuna, horseradish aioli, vermouth, orange zest and spicy soy shimeji mushrooms

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

With marinated pears, candied nuts, arugula, local blue cheese and prosciutto di Parma

Rapini

With chili, smoked garlic, Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil

Veal Chop Milanese

With milk-fed veal chop, eggplant, Mozzarella di Bufala and spaghetti fra diavolo

Cannoli

With Ricotta and mascarpone cheese filling, pistachio crust and rhubarb jam

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.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
Labels Italian

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Vivek

New on Cozymeal

4 reviews

Chef Vivek brings over 15 years of culinary experience rooted in classical training and global cuisines. Specializing in Italian French and Mediterranean flavors, he focuses on seasonality ingredient quality and refined yet approachable cooking. With a background in kitchen leadership and menu development, he creates well-organized and seamless culinary experiences. Known for his thoughtful and client-focused approach, Chef Vivek designs personalized menus that balance flavor presentation and dietary needs while delivering polished and memorable dining.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Vivek will travel to guests within Ottawa for this experience.

What You'll Do

Savor this menu of Italian classics featuring fresh local produce.

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

Your Menu

Carpaccio di Tonno

With ahi tuna, horseradish aioli, vermouth, orange zest and spicy soy shimeji mushrooms

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

With marinated pears, candied nuts, arugula, local blue cheese and prosciutto di Parma

Rapini

With chili, smoked garlic, Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil

Veal Chop Milanese

With milk-fed veal chop, eggplant, Mozzarella di Bufala and spaghetti fra diavolo

Cannoli

With Ricotta and mascarpone cheese filling, pistachio crust and rhubarb jam

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 5
Event Duration 3.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
Labels Italian

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Vivek

Alex Barbe

29 Jun 2026

I booked a course with Chef Vivek as a gift for my wife and we had an amazing time. Chef Vivek as host and teacher was phenomenal. We highly recommend him. Our course was Sushi spectacular - Chef Vivek taught us the cuts and everything ! We had a great evening.

Private Event - Alex Barbe & Guests - Sushi Spectacular Review Photo from Cooking Class in Ottawa

Evan

30 Jun 2026

My wife and I signed up for "Italian Classics and Tiramisu" with Chef Vivek at his place. He was super pleasant and very welcoming. He was extremely professional and taught us a lot, even about the history behind the dishes. We had a lot of fun and the food was amazing. Words cannot describe how great the food was. We will be taking more classes with Chef Vivek and highly recommend him for your own experience!

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Carmen-

27 May 2026

I had an amazing experience with my CozyMeal chef Vivek! The Mediterranean dishes were absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Every detail was thoughtfully prepared, and you could truly tell the chef is passionate about their craft. Not only was the food incredible, but the entire experience felt warm, welcoming, and professional. I would highly recommend this chef to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Mediterranean dining experience. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!