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Private Chef - Expert Level French Cooking
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CAD $ 89 Per person
All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.
This private chef experience does not have any dates.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You'll Do
Picture yourself in a café, savoring the textures and flavors that make French cuisine iconic.
Enjoy a meal that exudes luxury and indulgence, courtesy of a world-class private chef experience. Celebrate the decadence that defines French cooking with a classic meal, starting with creamy vichyssoise from roasted leeks, potatoes and thyme. A bistro classic, steak au poivre packs a punch of flavor, followed by a bright beet and citrus salad to cut through the richness. End the meal with a buttery tart of beautifully tangy blueberries, sprinkled with brown sugar.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Your Menu
Vichyssoise
With potato, leek and thyme
Steak au Poivre
With filet, peppercorns and butter
Salade au Betraves
With beets, citrus, and escarole
Tarte au Bleuets
With blueberry, brown sugar and flour
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 12
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3.5 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
- Labels Christmas, French, Mother's Day, New Year, Thanksgiving, Valentine's
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Meet your chef
Chef Mathieu Verified Chef
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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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 Mathieu will travel to guests within Toronto for this experience.
What You'll Do
Picture yourself in a café, savoring the textures and flavors that make French cuisine iconic.
Enjoy a meal that exudes luxury and indulgence, courtesy of a world-class private chef experience. Celebrate the decadence that defines French cooking with a classic meal, starting with creamy vichyssoise from roasted leeks, potatoes and thyme. A bistro classic, steak au poivre packs a punch of flavor, followed by a bright beet and citrus salad to cut through the richness. End the meal with a buttery tart of beautifully tangy blueberries, sprinkled with brown sugar.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Your Menu
Vichyssoise
With potato, leek and thyme
Steak au Poivre
With filet, peppercorns and butter
Salade au Betraves
With beets, citrus, and escarole
Tarte au Bleuets
With blueberry, brown sugar and flour
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 12
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3.5 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
- Labels Christmas, French, Mother's Day, New Year, Thanksgiving, Valentine's
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Moises
16 Jun 2026
We had an incredible experience with Chef Matt and Flo for our BBQ! The food was absolutely outstanding—from the beef, chicken, and steak to the vegetables and dessert. Everything was cooked perfectly and our guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was.
Beyond the food, they were incredibly attentive and made sure everyone was well looked after throughout the event. Chef Matt and Flo were friendly, professional, talented, and so easy to work with. They went above and beyond to make the day special.
We would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing private chef experience!
Erik
15 Feb 2025
Matt made the evening special. Food was absolutely amazing. We both loved hearing his stories and his passion for food. We will definitely be booking with you again.
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 that’s a welcome change from dining out.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Mathieu
Lynnette
10 Apr 2026
We had a fantastic evening with Chef Mathieu. He is an excellent educator, a lot of fun, he provided information and opportunities to create something new. We gave him a few challenges with having a big age range from 12 - 60 and then added a Vegan and a gluten free client, he was able to manage all of it extremely well. There was a lot of food, fun and we all learned new things about spices and techniques for cooking. Thanks so much for a fabulous evening Mathieu. Highly recommend!
Angélica
06 Feb 2026
This was an amazing experience. MATHIEU is your guy! Highly recommend his teaching style. We left confident with new skills and tips to make an exquisite and elevated 4 course meal. We went as a couple and met another lovely couple that made the experience that much more fun! Bring your friends, family or partner to a nice session cooking with Mathieu. Make sure you say, Yes Chef!
Angela Slessor
13 Dec 2025
We joined Chef Mat for an evening of Mexican cooking and had a great time! The tasks were split evenly among all the participants (our group of 4, and another solo attendee) and Mat was great at floating between all the tasks, guiding, supporting, and teaching. His expertise shined throughout the night and we had a spectacular meal with it!
Overall, a great night with great food and laughs.
Emily
17 Nov 2025
Cooking with Chef Mat was awesome. He brought great energy and explained each step in a way that made it super easy to follow. The menu he curated was perfect. Every dish was delicious and went together so well. We left with some new skills & our bellies full. Thanks Chef Mat, we will be back!!
LINA
14 Apr 2026
Coastal Italian Cooking from Scratch was an absolutely wonderful experience. We had so much fun creating a meal together. It was a really unique way of celebrating a special occasion and spending quality time with my family. Chef Matt came to my home early to set up and guided us in preparing an awesome 4 course meal. He was fun, professional, and taught us new skills and techniques. This experience was so much more memorable than just going out for dinner. I highly recommend Chef Matt and Cozymeal.
Melissa
06 Apr 2026
We enjoyed a wonderful French cooking class with a Chef Mathieu.
The menu included French Onion Soup, Beef Bourguignon, and a custard fruit tart, all of which were incredibly flavourful and gave a good representation of French cooking technique and flavour.
Mathieu was very personable, and it was clear that not only did he have the knowledge about the cooking techniques, but also understood how to share them at a level that was understandable to all.
We enjoyed the collaborative nature of the class and the ability to be involved in various aspects of the preparation of all components of the meal. The knowledge shared could definitely be translated into at-home practice.
Linda
08 Mar 2026
Chef Mathieu was very friendly, very knowledgeable and fun. He included everyone in the cooking and was great at assigning jobs. The food was very tasty and would definitely recommend his classes.
Daniel
13 Feb 2026
Cooked Mexican food and learned everything from how to identify flavour profiles for a good sauce to good knife holding technique (you think you've been doing it right your whole life but you're probably not).
Chef Mathieu is chill, easy to talk to, and his home is spatious! Lots of room for everyone to do their tasks. Then you all sit down together and eat what you made. Overall a great experience, I would recommend it.
Samantha
08 Feb 2026
I went to this class solo as a present for Christmas. Chef Mathieu was very knowledgeable on cooking and cooking skills. Taught us basic kitchen skills and more. He was very engaging and funny which made it more welcoming. I would definitely do another one of his classes
Genevieve
08 Feb 2026
Chef Mathieu was a pro and a top notch host! Food was amazing and the menu was so well curated, we really felt like we left with new cooking tips and tricks, definitely learned a lot. Overall the food and experience were well worth it and would definitely do again!
Justin Thomas 29th Birthday Celebration
07 Feb 2026
Chef Matt was great. He thought us different knife skills, food presentation, how to make pasta noodles from scratch. To top it all off the food was fantastic.
Meg
24 Jan 2026
Chef Mat was incredible! I bought one of his classes as a gift for my mother and she absolutely loved it. He taught us the basics of Indian cooking. The food was incredible and he was super friendly. Will be using his service again!
Kate Edgar
18 Jan 2026
My husband and I did the Home-Cooked Italian Feast with Chef Mat. It was an awesome evening! Chef Mat was a great teacher with a great sense of humour. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend this for anyone. Thanks Chef Mat.
Kalli
10 Jan 2026
My boyfriend and I took the Regional French cooking class and had a 10/10 time. Chef Mat is a fantastic chef and teacher and would highly recommend one of his classes. It was so fun and informative and the food was, of course delicious. Great for a date night or with friends! Thanks again Mat!
Reuben
04 Jan 2026
Chef Mathieu is a comic posed as a teacher but manages to do both perfectly. I went to this event with my partner and from the initial greeting at the door, I knew it was going to be a great night. He is a wealth of knowledge and shows you real home-cooking tips from beginners to advanced. Also, his past life as a comic really shines through with his sharp wit that had the entire group dying of laughter many times. We cooked a fantastic 4-course Mexican meal from home-made salsa and churros to tostadas and chili-based chicken. The meals were prepared from scratch, nothing was pre-made which is my favourite part of the night, it really felt like you could replicate this meal at home. If you are on the fence about booking Chef Mat, I would highly recommend going forward to have a night you won't forget anytime soon. Thank you Chef Mat!
Amie
03 Jan 2026
Chef Mat kept it light, easy going and fun the whole time. We ate extremely well, the courses were perfectly balanced, and we were able to do just the right amount of cooking activity. I attended with my teenage son who also had a great time.
Brendan
03 Jan 2026
Chef Mat was awesome, I couldn’t recommend him enough! My partner and I had a great experience one New Year’s Day learning the foundational skills and techniques of French cooking. With his experience, knowledge and friendly approach, cooking the meal was secondary to the fun we had. We will definitely be looking to do more in the future!
Yolanda
19 Dec 2025
We made French onion soup, Beef bourguinon, Blueberry tart
Learned proper cutting techniques; Importance of layering the flavours
Quite enjoyed the evening and how we worked together to create the meal.
Chef Mathieu was very welcoming and taught the group every step to completion of the meal; answered questions and it was quit enjoysblw.
Yolanda
19 Dec 2025
We made French onion soup, Beef bourguinon, Blueberry tart
Learned proper cutting techniques; Importance of layering the flavours
Quite enjoyed the evening and how we worked together to create the meal.
Chef Mathieu was very welcoming and taught the group every step to completion of the meal; answered questions and it was quit enjoysblw.
Yolanda
19 Dec 2025
We made French onion soup, Beef bourguinon, Blueberry tart
Learned proper cutting techniques; Importance of layering the flavours
Quite enjoyed the evening and how we worked together to create the meal.
Chef Mathieu was very welcoming and taught the group every step to completion of the meal; answered questions and it was quit enjoysblw.
Louis
19 Dec 2025
The beef Bourgogne was delicious but my favorite was the French onion soup. Chef Matthieu made it fun and easy to learn.
Michelle
13 Dec 2025
Had a great time learning to cook the Mexican themed menu with Chef Mathieu and the group! The food was delicious:)
Ellen
13 Dec 2025
Chef Mathieu was amazing. He kept the whole group laughing while teaching us how to cook a delicious Mexican dish! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a fun filled cooking class to pick one of Mathieu's, he was very knowledgeable and incredibly welcoming. The food was amazing and the experience truly felt like a family meal.
Tyler
23 Nov 2025
Such a great time, Mathieu was super knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend a class with him. Menu and food was also amazing
Carly
15 Nov 2025
Chef Mathieu was awesome, it was so much fun cooking with him! Great experience and would highly recommend.
The food was also delicious. :)
Annalisa
05 Nov 2025
Chef Mathieu was welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable. He met us at our skill level (I'm a novice and my mom is more experienced) and gave us tips to be more proficient in our own kitchens. Chef Mathieu also accounted for our dietary restrictions. Taking home the leftovers was a bonus.
A really enjoyable and memorable evening - highly recommend!
Alexander
03 Nov 2025
Fantastic experience, great conversation, delicious meal!
Sarah
28 Sep 2025
Very lively and welcoming chef, well-planned out menu and great cooking experience. Overall, I had a great time cooking with Chef Mat and the other guests. Definitely recommend!
Jea Shin
03 Sep 2025
Absolute amazing service and fantastic cooking skills!!
Sharron
29 Aug 2025
We did a team building cooking class with Chef Mathieu and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the class. We learned several new techniques that we can bring to our own home kitchens, the class was very hands on and interactive, and the food that we cooked was really delicious. Everyone on my team had a great time and we would totally do it again!
Serena
11 Jul 2025
Chef Mat was great! He is funny and personable. He loves to teach and it shows through his class. I look forward to booking a different class with him in the future!
Jenny
01 Jun 2025
If you're looking for a fun, hands-on class filled with great cooking tips, Mathieu's class is the one to take! We attended the Ligurian cooking class and the experience did not disappoint. From start to finish, it was engaging, informative, and delicious. Highly recommend it for your next fun night out!
Paul
28 May 2025
Great job, Mat! We had a fun time
Yelena
24 May 2025
I booked Chef Mat’s Ligurian cooking class as a surprise for my partner’s birthday, and it was perfect. We had such a great time cooking together and learning new techniques. Whether you’re new to cooking or not, this experience is a gem. Chef Mat is warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly an artist in the kitchen. 10/10 – we’d happily do it again!
Yola
06 May 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of spending the evening with Chef Mathieu, who welcomed us into his kitchen and guided us through the art of Mexican cooking. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, engaging, and full of energy.
He was a fantastic teacher and host. We learned to prepare everything from handmade tortillas to flavorful salsas, and of course, classic favorites like churros.
Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for something fun, educational, and delicious!
Jeff
29 Apr 2025
Incredible experience.
My wife and I took part in Chef Mat’s Ligurian cuisine class and would highly recommend - whether you are new to cooking or not.
Chef Mat is smart, kind, funny, a fantastic teacher and artist in the kitchen.
10 out of 10 - would take this class again!
William
29 Mar 2025
My wife and I very much enjoyed our lesson with Chef Mathieu. He graciously and patiently walked us through the process of creating a delicious meal. We have tried cooking South Asian food before and definitely feel that this experience as upped our game. We highly recommend him.
Cathy Faria
08 Feb 2025
Chef ‘Mathieu was very personable, skilled and organized. The food was very good and the evening was very enjoyable.
Thank you!
Danna
04 Feb 2025
Thank you Chef Mat! We had a great evening with you and loved the way you assigned and supervised our cooking tasks. We all appreciated getting hands on involved with each element of the meal and everything was really delicious. Learned some new skills, built up some kitchen confidence and enjoyed every last bite!
Michael
24 Jan 2025
Tonight was our first ever cooking class, and I have to say i’m happy that was able to experience it with Chef Mat! From the moment you walk into his place, he makes you feel comfortable and entertained. His personality and presence makes the term “never a dull moment” an understatement. His knowledge and ability to lead, while keeping everyone engaged is top notch. I encourage anyone who is considering to book his class… just do it! I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you Chef Mat for your kindness, hospitality and of course the delicious food, you made my friend’s birthday experience extra memorable this year.
Kate
14 Jan 2025
Chef Mat was just the kind of person you hope to get when you sign up for a class like this - talented, knowledgeable, personable, professional. He reads the room and elevates the vibe with humour, sharing his own stories, a great playlist etc. He facilitated the group so that everyone could try doing a bit of everything, and gave some great, practical tips for us to use at home. The food itself was excellent, and the menu was very thoughtful - it felt elegant and special, but was actually very simple and easy to replicate again on our own, which was appreciated. HIghly recommended this class, it was a super fun way to spend a Friday night!
Samantha
14 Jan 2025
We had a great cooking experience with Chef Mat! He was fun and engaging while seamlessly throwing in educational pieces throughout. The food was delicious. Highly recommend booking a class with Chef Mat!
andrew
10 Jan 2025
Great experience with chef Mathieu.
A small group but thoroughly engaging and enjoyable. Mat’s knowledge of spices and their combinations was excellent. We were put to tasks as a part of the team in the prep work and then sat down to enjoy our labors
The results and flavors were restaurant quality.
Thank you Chef Mathieu
Alex
03 Jan 2025
Our experience with Chef Mat was incredible. His class was thoroughly entertaining, educational, and the food was delicious. Mat has an ability to connect with everyone in the room and make the cooking truly enjoyable. Highly recommend booking a class with Chef Mat!
Mike
07 Dec 2024
We really enjoyed the experience, chef Mat is fun, energetic and funny.
Luca
07 Dec 2024
Chef Mat came to our place and provided a very enjoyable experience. We learned cutting and searing techniques and how to make good use of the things we have in our kitchen. The food was plenty and the conversation was great. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend!!
Abhilasha
03 Dec 2024
Amazing chef! Incredibly knowledgeable about cooking and cuisines. Also was the most cooking and cooking skills that I’ve experienced during a cooking class.
Tiffany
15 Nov 2024
My friend and I had a wonderful time with Chef Mat! He is knowledgeable yet fun and kept us entertained while we learned new skills. We loved his cozy space as well, great atmosphere and company. Thank you so much!
Sean
15 Nov 2024
Chef Mathieu is a natural teacher and conversationalist. I had a great time.
Aaron
01 Nov 2024
Chef Mathieu was very welcoming and we had a great time hanging out and learning with him! We are total beginners and Mathieu made us feel like that wasn't a problem at all. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.
Shannon
28 Sep 2024
This class was an absolute blast! Chef Mat was super knowledgeable and the experience really fun. The food we made was some of the best we’ve had. It was awesome to learn how to recreate this food from a really skilled chef. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and we definitely recommend it to anyone.
Camille
08 Sep 2024
Chef Mat is absolutely amazing. He is so kind, personable, and funny—he also taught us some great tips and tricks! The food was incredibly delicious. Every course was prepared beautifully and we couldn’t believe how yummy everything was. Just perfect flavour combinations. We also have so many amazing leftovers!!! Thank you Chef Mat for making my partner’s birthday extra special. I would highly recommend booking an experience with Mat and am recommending him to all my friends and family!!!
Sally
08 Aug 2024
Chef Mat was awesome! My fiancé and I had such a fun time chatting, learning, and getting our hands dirty. Mat was great at making cooking feel like it can be accessible to everyone (no pasta machine or fancy equipment necessary) and he had great tips for beginner cooks like us. I'm definitely less intimated to make fresh pasta and more complex dishes on my own now. He was very timely and efficient with the prep work! This is a perfect date night activity or any occasion to have a delicious meal and learn how to make it.
Frank
02 Aug 2024
We had a fantastic time. Mathieu was patient and took the time to truly instruct. Learned a lot, enjoyed a great meal with great conversation and lots of laughs. Highly recommend.
Caroline Ahlquist
22 Jul 2024
We had such a great experience with Chef Matt. There were six of us adults plus a baby and a puppy and I had no idea how someone could create a cohesive meal with us operating under such chaos, but he did! All while making us laugh and helping create a delicious birthday that we will always remember.
John Evans
21 Jul 2024
Chef Matt was great. He was prompt, fully prepared, informative and engaging the whole evening. It was the perfect birthday gift experience. Food was awesome and everyone learned something useful. 5 stars from us.
Agathe
13 Jul 2024
We had such a great time with Chef Mathieu ! Je is very approachable and knowledgeable. Cooking Indian cuisine with him seemed so easy :) it was fun and tasty. We'll be back for sure !! Thanks for the great time (he does speak French too which was a nice surprise for us)
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 friend’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 we’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 sister’s birthday very special. The cooking aspect was also very fun and the menu he created was super unique. 10/10 recommend!
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 that’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 we’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 “going out to eat” 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 :)
