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Chef Dina’s cooking is shaped by movement and culture, strengthened by years of hands-on experience in dynamic hospitality settings. With a background spanning private clubs, international retreats and bespoke dining, she has a natural ability to adapt and turn meals into memorable experiences rooted in thoughtfulness. Her roots trace back to Sri Lanka with Malay heritage, layered with the influence of growing up in Toronto’s diverse food scene. Add in years of living and working across different countries and it’s clear why her style is so distinctive. Global flavors are woven into grounded, inventive dishes that she shares in her classes, where everything flows, from lively conversation to a genuine connection to every dish you create.

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Chef Credentials

On Cozymeal since 2026

schooling

George Brown College - Culinary School

philosophy

“"People who love to eat are always the best people." — Julia Child”

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Chef Credentials

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Chef Dina's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

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Reviews Chef Dina received outside of Cozymeal

Manj

05/13/26

Dina is a phenomenal chef. Whether she’s cooking for my small gathering or a large-scale event, the food and service are consistently a 10/10. It’s clear that her extensive travels have given her a unique mastery of different cuisines, making every meal a true experience. Beyond her talent, she is such a warm person to be around. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

05/13/26

Bhavna

05/13/26

I’ve been a customer at Chef Dina’s private catering events and curated dinner experiences as well as a customer of her meal plans. Her ability to create the most delicious meals that are flavorful, aesthetically appealing and catering to varied palettes and in my case specific taste preferences never ceases to amaze me. If I was still in the same city I would be asking her to prepare all my meals daily. She’s that good!

05/13/26

Nathalie

04/23/26

After having worked in the food industry for over 15 years, Chef Dina has lived in 5 different countries and traveled to well over 20. Through her experiences, you can simply tell that cooking is an expression of culture. She makes a point out of leveraging her diverse heritage and international journey to create dishes that are as authentic as they are innovative. Come prepared to embark on a gastronomic feast!

04/23/26

Chef Dina

Craft Persian Delights

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Create Korean Bibimbap From Scratch

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