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Private Chef - An Italian Trattoria Dinner
Private Chef - An Italian Trattoria Dinner
70 reviews
70 reviews 
starting at
CAD $ 129 Per person
All inclusive: 3-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.
Can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
Dine like the Italians do with your own personal on-site chef handcrafting dinner.
Chef Jeffrey will bring an Old World Italian trattoria to you in this private chef experience. He will lead you on an adventure of taste and texture as he serves up an array of authentic Italian dishes, including a refreshing fennel salad, homemade pappardelle pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce, and caramelized onions. Enjoy authentic cannoli for dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Your Menu
Orange Fennel Salad
With greens, pickled shallots, candied walnuts, and herb citrus vinaigrette
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta and Sunday Meatballs
With fennel sausage, wild mushrooms, pecorino, mixed greens, herbs, pork, beef, veal, San Marzano tomatoes, basil and garlic crostini
Cipolline Agrodolce
With roasted onions, fresh basil and sweet and sour sauce
Italian Cannoli
With ricotta, lemon, chocolate chips and homemade vanilla ice cream
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 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
- Labels Thanksgiving
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Meet your chef
Chef Jeffrey R. Verified Chef
Chef Jeffrey is a successful chef who has been honing his culinary craft for many years, earning his chef training at George Brown College. He has been working in and overseeing kitchens since 2005, and was a flourishing private chef in the Cayman Islands before returning to Canada to launch a private chef and catering company. Chef Jeffrey, who leads culinary seminars and competitions, can't wait to inspire others with his innovative cuisine.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Jeffrey R. will travel to guests within Hamilton for this experience.
This experience is also available in the following markets:
What You’ll Do
Dine like the Italians do with your own personal on-site chef handcrafting dinner.
Chef Jeffrey will bring an Old World Italian trattoria to you in this private chef experience. He will lead you on an adventure of taste and texture as he serves up an array of authentic Italian dishes, including a refreshing fennel salad, homemade pappardelle pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce, and caramelized onions. Enjoy authentic cannoli for dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Your Menu
Orange Fennel Salad
With greens, pickled shallots, candied walnuts, and herb citrus vinaigrette
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta and Sunday Meatballs
With fennel sausage, wild mushrooms, pecorino, mixed greens, herbs, pork, beef, veal, San Marzano tomatoes, basil and garlic crostini
Cipolline Agrodolce
With roasted onions, fresh basil and sweet and sour sauce
Italian Cannoli
With ricotta, lemon, chocolate chips and homemade vanilla ice cream
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 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
- Labels Thanksgiving
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Sanah
01 Aug 2023
Chef Jeffrey was incredible. This is my husband and I's first experience with Cozymeal and hiring a private chef experience altogether. Chef Jeffrey was patient, super friendly, lovely to chat with and detailed. The food was perfectly cooked and he made our wedding anniversary so special for us. I cannot thank him enough for such a lovely experience. For anyone looking for a personalized cooking class, work team social event or private chef experience, Chef Jeffrey is your guy. We will certainly be hiring you again. Thank you.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jeffrey R.
Ruqayah
16 Aug 2025
Great experience! Learnt lots about the cooking process and the food was delish! Jeffrey was so nice and easy to get along with. Would definitely recommend
Emma
06 Aug 2025
Chef Jeff was an amazing vibe - we loved every second of this experience. Jeff came so prepared - and full of knowledge. He explained every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand - and his prep ahead of time made sure everything flowed so seamlessly. The food was also amazing - both my partner and I agree it was one of the best meals (if not the best) we've ever had! We learned so much and had such an amazing time. Chef Jeff was such a pleasure to talk to and made the night amazing! Couldn't recommend this more!! 10/10!
Kumayl
10 Jun 2025
Chef Jeffrey was amazing to work with. Communication was very smooth, and he was so accommodating and flexible in the planning process. Chef Jeff had no problem catering to special dietary requirements and prepared a tasty Italian meal with his own flair. The food was tasty and the portions were just right. I'd highly recommend booking with Chef Jeffrey - I'm glad I did.
Stefanie
26 Mar 2025
Chef Jeffrey was absolutely amazing! He was so kind, personable, and knowledgeable about his craft. I booked this experience as a birthday gift for my boyfriend, and he absolutely loved it. We’re already looking forward to having Chef Jeffrey again and have been raving about him to our friends and family!
Daiva
10 Mar 2025
My boyfriend booked this class for my birthday and we both loved it! The menu was outstanding and I really enjoyed Jeffrey's attention to detail when talking about each food item. We learned so much and will remember this experience for a long time!
Aistis
03 Mar 2025
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday with Jeffrey's exquisite teaching and meals. The perfect gift to any food lovers. Thank you Jeffrey for the special evening and unforgettable culinary experience!
Rachel
23 Feb 2025
Jeff was punctual, professional, and very personable! The food was very well thought through and so delicious! The the Japanese cheesecake for dessert was to die for! Highly recommend Jeff for your next event or date night in!
John
22 Feb 2025
A very informative and delicious encounter with Chef Jeffery. A pleasant evening with a knowledgeable instructor, not just a cooking class. We will highly recommend this service to our friends and family.
Ines
02 Feb 2025
Booked as an Anniversary present, Jeff had a great attitude and made us both feel very comfortable.
All dishes and ingredients were explained throughly and even some alternatives to recreate dishes on a budget or with easy to find ingredients. Involved us in the process teaching us knife skills along the way, and other skills.
Jeff also provided a wornderful dining expirience, serving our dishes and cleaning up in between courses, never failing to top off our wine glasses, and jaming to some classic 2000s music in the background.
Truly a wonderfull expirence that we will do again. Worth every penny.
Je
Kareem
15 Jan 2025
Amazing experience. Expert chef with great personality and made the experience smooth and fun. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great date or party event.
Elise
20 Dec 2024
What a fantastic and special experience! The food was out if this world, and chef Jeffery has a great attitude and overall vibe & has wealth of knowlegde to share. The portions were way more than adequate (my partner and I were absolutely stuffed by the end) and we really felt like we got our $ worth out of the experinence. Jeffrey also put so much time and effort into making sure everything was perfect, was courteous and provided top notch service. My partner and I had so much fun and learned so much, 12/10 would recccomend for anyone looking for a fun, intimate and unique experience for a special occasion.
Ayoola
05 Oct 2024
We had an incredible experience with Chef Jeffrey as our private chef. The food was outstanding, especially the steak and the interactive cooking made it even more enjoyable. Chef Jeffrey was professional, knowledgeable, and made the evening feel special. Highly recommend for a unique dining experience!
Sierra
19 Sep 2024
I booked this class for my husbands birthday, and it was amazing. SO much better than going out for dinner, it was more of an experience and so unique. Jeffrey did an amazing job making us feel comfortable while still articulating all the instructions for the class. We had a really lovely and memorable evening.
Kelly Richards
18 Sep 2024
Jeffrey was absolutely amazing. We learned so much from him and the food was incredible. Highly recommend doing this it was such a fun experience.
Jaclyn
10 Sep 2024
This whole experience was incredible! I bought this as a gift for my fiancé and Cheff Jeffrey exceeded our expectations. I would easily place this meal as one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Chef was clean, organized and well prepared and very easy to talk with! We had the best night with him! I highly recommend booking Chef if you want an amazing and unforgettable night.
Daniel
07 Sep 2024
Jeffrey was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and made the experience fantastic for us! The food was amazing and we would highly recommend it.
Tony
15 Aug 2024
Jeff is great and easy to talk to, his flavours are awesome and this whole experience was quite special. Just book it!
Michelle
09 Aug 2024
Chef Jeff was friendly, informative and talented. My husband and had a lovely experience and the food was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the cooking class, we definitely will do it again.
Robin
23 Jul 2024
Jeffrey was amazing! The whole experience we had from start to finish was so fun, professional and the food was INCREDIBLE!! He did such a great job at explaining everything we were eating and how he was preparing it! Thank you Jeffrey for making my mom’s 65th birthday so special!
Marko
09 Jul 2024
Chef Jeffrey was absolutely fantastic. Very responsive even before the class, and did everything to make our night as special as possible. Will absolutely be booking with him again in the future.
Sulogna
19 Jun 2024
This class was a blast. Great food that we made ourselves! Chef Jeff arrived early and prepared so much to make this an enjoyable time for us. We got fine dining experience sitting in our own home. He had our kitchen all cleaned up before he left. Thanks again Jeff.
Veronica
31 May 2024
Jeffery brought such a good vibe to our household and great food! He was so pleasant to learn from and was very welcoming of all our questions along the way. He was also very accommodating of our huge family present during his class; he made sure everyone is included and engaged. Thank you Jeff!
Anurag
29 May 2024
I wanted to surprise my fiancee with an exclusive chef experience and Chef Jeff was absolutely amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and Jeff was also very conversational - which made it a delightful event. My fiancee loved it and so did I. I highly highly recommend Jeff for events like this and I am sure I will use his services again.
P.S. The creme brulee that Jeff made for us - I can honestly say it's the best I have ever had!
Jim
23 May 2024
Chef Jeffery was outstanding! He showed up so prepared, provided really good insight on cooking, ingredients, techniques, and ideas and the food we prepared was incredible. I would highly recommend Chef Jeff to anyone who loves great food and is looking for some great cooking instructions. 5 stars ++.
Michelle Hung
16 Apr 2024
Such an amazing experience, highly recommended and would definitely be doing this again with Jeffrey.
Ellen
15 Apr 2024
Chef Jeffrey and Catherine were fantastic! The food was really great - very delicious and the service was awesome. Jeffrey was very flexible with our dietary restrictions and a last minute change in attendees. Overall it was a great experience and I would really recommend Jeffrey
Daniella
12 Apr 2024
Chef Jeff was just amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and did a wonderful job explaining his processes and how we could try them out ourselves. The dinner itself was spectacular, delicious and made better as we supported with the preparation. We would definitely collaborate with Chef Jeff again.
This was an outstanding experience for us!
Andrea
30 Mar 2024
Jeffrey was really amazing ! Explained very well everything. The steak was very small, half of a small steak. per person. For the price I’d expect a full steak each. We still enjoyed the experience.
Eninna
07 Mar 2024
We hired Jeffrey to come to our home for a birthday celebration. We were very impressed! Jeffrey was very clear and personable, explaining the different parts of the meals and the way to cook and prepare them. The food was also exquisite and very tasty! We were very happy with the overall experience.
Amy
06 Mar 2024
By far the experience ever! Chef Jeffrey was both informative and accommodating! We will definitely book again!!
kimberly
03 Mar 2024
Absolutely amazing experience! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a private chef for any event. Chef Jeffrey came on time, took over the kitchen and prepared the most delicious Italian meal for our group of 8. He also left the kitchen spotless! We couldn’t have asked for more. We are already planning our next Cheff Jeffrey event!
Andy
24 Feb 2024
Absolutely amazing experience! So detailed when explaining the process of cooking. Not only did my wife and I learn alot but he was so easy to talk to and also so professional chef Jeffrey is amazing. I recommend everyone to book a cooking lesson with him. I'm definitely booking him again. I can't stress how amazing the experience was.
Mesa
19 Feb 2024
Absolutely phenomenal, Cheff Jeffrey made us extremely comfortable which just made the lesson so much more enjoyable. I am incredibly excited to try out the steak tartare recipe myself. The whole menu was exquisite and I feel like we learned a lot from him
Katrina
17 Feb 2024
Chef Jeff was amazing! We learned so much; he was incredibly knowledgeable about food, cooking techniques and building flavours. You get the perfect amount of hands-on experience without feeling like you’re doing a lot of work. You really get to enjoy the experience. Most importantly, the food tasted phenomenal! On top of that, Jeff left the place cleaner than when he arrived! Overall it was a wonderful time to celebrate our anniversary and we hope to be able to do this again in the future.
Emily
10 Feb 2024
We had an absolute blast with chef Jeff. This was our first time doing a cooking class as a family, and it won't be the last! The lessons were fun, interactive, and very informative. Everyone learned something new, would highly recommend!
Chantal
06 Feb 2024
Chef Jeffrey was amazing, I time, on point and took over the kitchen. He made our anniversary one to remember! Thanks so much. Can’t wait for the next one!
Jvan
26 Jan 2024
Jeffrey is very professional and respectful person. He is very friendly and explain to you each step of the process. We really appreciate Jeffrey's availability and explanations.
The food has been very delicious!!! We strongly recommend Jeffrey
Adèle
20 Jan 2024
Great experience, the dinner was delicious and we had such a great time. Chef Jeffrey is super kind and friendly, we would totally recommend it !
maisam
20 Jan 2024
Chef Jeff provided a great class, he is very knowledgeable and a patient and kind teacher. The food and experience were both top notch!
Juliana
18 Jan 2024
We had such a wonderful class with Chef Jeffrey - he was incredibly communicative and really made sure to tailor the experience to what we were looking for. I'd highly recommend anyone to choose a class with Chef Jeff. Best meal we've had in memory - thank you Chef Jeff!
Graham
13 Jan 2024
The food was great and Jeffery friendly and efficient. Very good.
Charmaine
12 Jan 2024
Chef Jeffrey was fabulous - personable, patient, a gracious host in our own home, a wonderful teacher and chef! We will have him back!
Yasna
10 Jan 2024
Had a great experience with Jeff! Booked a private dinner for my husband and I and both of us felt Jeff’s cooking was delicious with tons of flavour. He is professional, passionate about what he does and has great energy.
Would highly recommend his service and will definitely consider him for future dinner parties.
JONATHAN
08 Jan 2024
Awesome meal and cooking lesson. Thanks Chef Jeffrey!
Kyle
07 Jan 2024
This was my second Cozymeal experience and it was just as great as the last. Chef Jeffrey was a great chef to watch and learn from during our dinner experience with my mom and brothers. Coordinating the event with him was fast easy, and he showed up on time and well prepared. He was very knowledgeable and open to any questions on his techniques or cooking tips, and the food was delicious. We would definitely book him again in the future and recommend him to others.
Meaghan
28 Nov 2023
Booking this experience with Jeff was perfect from start to finish. Communicating with him beforehand was super easy and he arrived fully prepared with everything he would need to bring these dishes to life. Cooking with him was a ton of fun and we learned a lot along the way. And, of course, the food was absolutely incredible.
I didn't know what to expect as this was my first time booking something like this, but really ended up feeling blown away. I would book Jeff again in a second and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.
Thanks Jeff!
Victor
24 Nov 2023
Jeffrey cooked a fantastic french dinner for my family. Highly recommend! He was very professional, friendly and explained all the dishes really well. Was absolutely delicious!
Lauren
14 Oct 2023
Chef Jeffrey exceeded our expectations. He was professional, informative, and fun, not to mention the food was delicious. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the class and definitely recommend it!
Jennifer
30 Sep 2023
Our evening with Jeffrey was exceptional. His passion for cooking and creating memorable meals is evident. We enjoyed learning from him and eating his delicious French dinner. I highly recommend this experience. Thanks for making our anniversary a special evening at home.
Diana
27 Sep 2023
Had a great experience with Chef Jeff! I had booked him for a birthday celebration and everyone had a great time. Chef Jeff was very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining and came prepared with everything that was needed. He also made the experience very inviting as some people were a bit shy and didn't have any cooking experience. The food was incredible and I was very impressed with the service and he left everything cleaned up afterwards. I would highly recommend!
Olu
25 Sep 2023
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time with CJ like I’ve nicknamed him ?. It was his birthday treat and our anniversary.
The meals were delicious, taste was differently good and way out of the already. My boyfriend who’s a picky eater cleared his plate without hesitating or overthinking.
Chef Jeff was friendly, communicative, prim and polite. He cleaned up well and left the kitchen spotless. He kept to time and made sure we were ok each time he got the chance to.
This experience was super fun and pleasant; it sure outdid my expectation in an amazing way. We sure had a good time frfr and if we’re to have it again, it definitely will be CJ ?
Anna
25 Sep 2023
What a great experience, Chef Jeff was awesome!
The food and presentation was fabulous. Jeff was extremely personable and friendly, he arrived on time and handled all the clean up! The best part of this experience was when Jeff explained the dishes in detail, also the portion sizes were very generous. Jeff checked in on us multiple times throughout the meal.
Overall fun experience with some very tasty food! Can't wait to book again.
Kristen
02 Sep 2023
Chef Jeff was wonderful! He guided us through a delicious French meal. He accommodated our preferences in advance and taught us how to make the perfect steak. We also loved learning ratatouille, pommes aligot, and chocolate mousse. Jeff is kind, fun, professional, and laid back - and made the experience joyful and comfortable. We particularly appreciated that he would clean up for us between courses while we got to savor the food. Highly recommend!
Suzette
21 Jul 2023
Our cooking and dining experience with Chef Jeff was outstanding! My husband likes to cook and I thought a cooking lesson would be a perfect bday gift for him. It exceeded my expectations. Chef was fully prepared, organized and neat. His explanations were thorough and easy to understand…and the food was delicious. What made this so memorable? Chef is friendly and genuine. It was like having a friend over for a visit. Well worth it!!! Thank you for such a lovely evening.
Mai
06 Jul 2023
Amazing experience. Booked Chef Jeff for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved the experience. Food tasted amazing. Chef Jeff was knowledgeable, friendly and kept the kitchen clean. Would do this again.
Alec
02 Jul 2023
This cozy meal experience was for both of my parents. They absolutely loved it! They said it exceeded all of their expectations, and they were particularly pleased with how great the chef Jeffrey was. They found him to be very personable, professional, and he really made it an incredible experience for them, going the extra mile to make it a memorable experience for them. I’m so glad they had such a fantastic experience! I would highly recommend it to my friends.
Marcel
20 Jun 2023
We booked Jeff for a team building activity and he was fantastic. He brought everything we needed, the food was fantastic and everyone had a great time. Jeff was professional and prepared - and cleaned up the kitchen meticulously afterwards so we could all enjoy the food and conversation. Highly recommend Jeff - you won’t be disappointed
Dhyeya
17 Jun 2023
I booked chef Jeffrey to teach me and my partner a class for our anniversary. We had so much fun. He’s very well spoken and super personable - and the food was delicious. I strongly recommend hiring Cheffrey for a cooking class.
Nathalie
26 May 2023
We really enjoyed our French bistro meal with Chef Jeff. he Arrived on time, was prepared, friendly, and cooked a delicious meal! We would absolutely book again without hesitation!
Jason
15 May 2023
Exceptional experience. I'd highly recommend you book Jeff
Anissa
22 Apr 2023
Chef Jeffrey was brilliant and we had a great time with him for the bday dinner/class! He was so knowledgeable and guided us through three absolutely delicious courses! Highly recommend!!
Martin
20 Apr 2023
Chef Jeffrey was very personable and friendly. He was a great teacher and we really enjoyed hearing some of the tips and tricks of cooking as well as all the information he shared with us. We were inspired to try some of the dishes on our own. All the ingredients were prepared in advance so we could focus on creating some delicious dishes! Highly recommend Chef Jeffrey. We will definitely try another class with him!
Tess
16 Apr 2023
Amazing experience! Jeffrey is a wonderful teacher. The food turned out so delicious. We'll definitely be booking him again
Amanda
13 Apr 2023
Amazing in home cooking class experience! This exceeded all my expectations and we will definitely be hiring Jeff again. The food tasted incredible and the chef even took care of all the clean-up afterwards.
Stacy
11 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful night with Jeffrey. He was engaging and an excellent chef. I would highly recommend him!
Sarah
22 Mar 2023
Essential Steak Dinner - We had a wonderful experience with Chef Jeff. He was patient, kind, talented and broke everything down in east to understand steps. Left the lesson feeling like everything we made was possible to make on my own. Hope to book him, again!
Esin
12 Mar 2023
Jeff is a great chef! He was very kind, super well-prepared and the food was super delicious. We had a great time. He left our place extremely clean. 100% recommend!
Gilad
23 Feb 2023
Chef Jeffrey was extremely professional, and taught us the fundmentals behind preparing an authentic french onion soup, steak au poivre and a mousse desert. He was very organised, with all the ingredients and prep work finshed before arrival, and sorted into containers ready to cook. He cleaned as we cooked, and left the kitchen spotless.
Happy to recommend his services.
Eva
21 Feb 2023
Chef Jeffrey was very professional and personable! He was very knowledgeable and thoughtful to bring extra aprons for us. It was a great first experience with cozymeal, thank you Jeffrey!
