Enjoy a refreshing spin on the typical holiday menu with luxurious seafood and restaurant finesse.
In this festive private chef experience, Chef Justin re-imagines the holiday menu with a light, yet hearty meal that blends autumn vegetables with the bounty of the sea. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to highlight the natural flavors of the season.
The chef delights with tender seared scallops served with parsnip purée and Brussels sprouts followed by a vibrant citrus-beet and goat cheese salad. The centerpiece of the meal is a stunning wild king salmon with roasted cauliflower. For a sweet finish, savor silky Earl Grey crème brûlée.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
With Hokkaido scallops, parsnip purée, Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta and homemade potato chips
Beet Salad
With citrus-braised red & golden beets, green pears, marinated olives, goat cheese, arugula and sherry-pear vinaigrette
King Salmon
With wild king salmon, lemon-dill-celery root purée, carrot, zucchini and Brussels sprouts
Earl Grey Crème Brûlée
With cream, egg, sugar, vanilla, Earl Grey tea and candied orange
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.
Chef Justin’s curiosity for food, dedication to the craft and affinity for global cuisines combine to create fun, engaging culinary experiences. Across twenty years in kitchens, Chef Justin gained experience in numerous international cuisines including Irish, Italian and German as well as modern regional dining, rising to the level of executive chef, designing innovative menus and creating unique dining experiences for guests.
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 Justin will travel to guests within Calgary for this experience.
Enjoy a refreshing spin on the typical holiday menu with luxurious seafood and restaurant finesse.
In this festive private chef experience, Chef Justin re-imagines the holiday menu with a light, yet hearty meal that blends autumn vegetables with the bounty of the sea. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to highlight the natural flavors of the season.
The chef delights with tender seared scallops served with parsnip purée and Brussels sprouts followed by a vibrant citrus-beet and goat cheese salad. The centerpiece of the meal is a stunning wild king salmon with roasted cauliflower. For a sweet finish, savor silky Earl Grey crème brûlée.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
With Hokkaido scallops, parsnip purée, Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta and homemade potato chips
Beet Salad
With citrus-braised red & golden beets, green pears, marinated olives, goat cheese, arugula and sherry-pear vinaigrette
King Salmon
With wild king salmon, lemon-dill-celery root purée, carrot, zucchini and Brussels sprouts
Earl Grey Crème Brûlée
With cream, egg, sugar, vanilla, Earl Grey tea and candied orange
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.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Justin
Lindsay Bergermann
10 Jun 2026
This was the best evening spent cooking! Relaxing, personable, and the most delicious food! I would have never tried these dishes - dates or beets. And they were fantastic!!! 10/10!
Matthew
14 Feb 2025
A unique, delicious experience and a great date night!
We had a great evening with chef Justin. He was engaging, educational, and a true professional. Not to mention, everything was absolutely delicious.
He was such a great instructor that we ended up making the meal the next week ourselves.
5/5 — would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience and a fantastic date night!
Krystlle
26 May 2026
Chef Justin was AMAZING! He was so fun and entertaining. We had a blast cooking with him in my home to celebrate a special birthday. It was a perfect part of our girls weekend. Chef Justin- even washed the dishes while we ate! We had the Italian from Scratch menu. The food was fantastic. We would highly recommend this experience and with Chef Justin.
Arie
08 Mar 2026
We had the most wonderful experience with Chef Justin last night. From the moment he arrived, the entire evening felt relaxed, professional, and genuinely special. He guided my husband through the process of making fresh pasta while I happily watched from the sidelines with a glass of prosecco — which honestly made it even more fun.
The food was absolutely delicious, the instruction was clear and engaging, and the whole experience felt like having a private cooking class and restaurant-quality dinner all in one. It turned an ordinary evening at home into something memorable.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique night in, a special date night, or a fun culinary experience. We learned a lot, ate very well, and would absolutely do it again!
Sherry
20 Dec 2025
Wow! Our lunch and learn with Chef Justin was amazing! We had so much fun in the kitchen and everyone raved about the food. What a perfect way to celebrate my staff in my home.
Chef Justin was a delight, he gave us lots of tips and inspiration and everyone wants to do it again!
Elizabeth
19 Oct 2025
Chef Justin was very personable and it was an enjoyable evening for a different experience to just going out for dinner. The reason I gave it four versus five stars is because the dessert wasn’t what was as per the menu. It was still delicious.
We only made one of the courses during the time, which was fine for what the time entailed but this is more for anyone thinking you are making everything.
Kent
16 Aug 2025
Had Chef Justin over last night to cook for a group of four of us. Food was delicious, you will not be disappointed.
John
08 Feb 2025
Justin was great. Well prepared and the food was delicious.
Kristine
02 Feb 2025
This was a gift for my parents for Christmas and we had such a great time. The meal was delicious and Justin was amazing - knowledgeable and fun to be around. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have a fantastic night with great food.
Cheryl
26 Jan 2025
We had a great time. Justin was well prepared and patient explaining things as we went. It was such an enjoyable evening; great memories cooking with my son.
Jayden
21 Jan 2025
We had a fantastic time with Justin. He was so much fun, and his passion for the culinary arts was immediately apparent. His menu was beautifully crafted, yet simplistic in the best way! Thank you Justin!
Ariana
29 Oct 2024
Chef Justin is fantastic! Very knowledgeable, he let us pick his brain and ask questions. It was a very fun class, the food was great. We did the Italian class.
I’d highly recommend getting Chef Justin for a cooking class, or getting him for a meal or catering.
Janis
21 Jun 2024
Justin was great. He was well prepared and very knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun and the food was good too!
Reviews Chef Justin received outside of Cozymeal
David
15 May 2024
Chef Justin created a wonderful meal for us for our private dinner. All the dishes he created were fantastic and plated beautifully. We are very excited to have him back for more dinners soon.
Meaghan
15 May 2024
Great dining experience with delicious food all around.
Michael
15 May 2024
Chef Justin's performance was nothing short of outstanding, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. His culinary talent, professionalism, and dedication to excellence truly made our private dinner a memorable and delightful occasion. We look forward to the opportunity to dine with him again in the future.
Evelyn
15 May 2024
Chef Justin truly elevated our private dinner experience to new heights with his exceptional culinary skills and impeccable attention to detail. From the moment he arrived, his professionalism and passion for his craft were evident, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. Looking forward to our next dinner!
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