Chef Andrey Kravchenko

Chef At Home In Toronto

Enjoying every moment of what I do for over 15 years. Love exploring new flavours, ingredients, cultures, & then expressing this knowledge in the food that I cook for my guests. Located in Toronto and offers Toronto and the GTA private chef and catering services with tailored menus to your experiences.

I fell into the kitchen by accident. My mom used to work as a dishwasher in restaurants and did not want to live by myself at home when I was young, so I used to come to help her and others in the restaurant where she worked and soon enough fell in love with cooking.

I started experimenting with cooking at home and then found a job in our local market in Israel. Worked in most of the stands in our city market, from the vegetable stands to the fish stands and the butcher shops. Learned the basics there and then applied for culinary school, where I polished the craft for four years and at the same time moved to work in restaurants.

Served in the military for three years finishing at a kitchen manager position. When finished my service, I travelled to South America, where I explored and did stages in local restaurants. Then went to Europe and did the same. From making pasta on the streets of Bari with the Nonnas, to Gelato and charcuterie courses in Lucca. Came to Canada to learn Business Management and start something of my own. In 2021, I founded a small catering company called ThinkOFood. A company that specializes in customized events and restaurant experiences at home with up to 25 guests. Always looking to explore and learn more about new cultures ingredients and places.

Quote from Chef Thomas Keller: "A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe."

For me, cooking is...

A way to express emotions, seasons, and stories. Through cooking, we can learn, tell, and connect.

I learned to cook at...

Israel where I studied Culinary Arts for 4 years. Worked in restaurants for over 15 years, travelling and studying different cultures from locals.

A cooking secret...

Choosing the Best produce available and not compromising on quality. Passion for continuous learning from Cultures and expressing it in the food.

My menus

Classic to Fusion - The French side to Discover

STARTER

All inclusive

Puffed pastry au Canard – Roasted Duck slices on a Puffed pastry, Arugula, served with Shallots & Orange zest confiture

Roasted Brie - Grilled rustic Bread, roasted French imported Brie with Herbs Provance, Olive oil, & Figs Jam

Mushroom Duxelles - Savoury Tartlet filled with finely chopped Wild Mushrooms cooked with Shallots and Herbs topped with Lemon & Honey Crème Fraîche

Beef Bourguignon Toast - Grilled Skirt steak, braised Mushrooms, Pearl marinated Onion, Sourdough Bread, Herbs Provence & Jus

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad - Iceberg & Roman lettuce, Caesar dressing with Anchovies, brioche garlic Croutons, sundry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan

Beef tartare – Beef & roasted Mushrooms tartare served with Parmesan, grainy Mustard, Cornichons, Shallots on top corn tostada

Salmon Berries - Cured with Mirin & Citrus, roasted Beets, & Coriander, Togarashi powder, Radishes & Seasonal Berries

Braised Beef - Braised shoulder with Jus & Soya sauce served with Arugula & Parmesan salad

Shrimps Provance - Argentinian Shrimp, Butter, Cherry Tomatoes White Wine, Lemon, Herbs Provance, Served with grilled Herbs Baguette crostini

Scallops & Bok-Choy - Pan-seared, Apple cider glaze, Lime, Mint, roasted Bok-Choy, Chilies & Almonds

French Green Mix Salad - Mix of Greens, Pears, Pomegranate, Walnuts, roasted Onions, Radishes Dijon Mustard & Ontario Honey Dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

French Sea bass - Pan Roasted Sea bass served with white wine, butter, garlic, & herbs sauce with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Beef steak 10 oz- Pan seared Striploin with Butter & Herbs served with Roasted potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables, & French Peppercorn Sauce

Adriatic Fish - White fish grilled and served with Kalamata Olive, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Herbs sauce with roasted Provencal Potatoes

Pulled Terrine - Braised Beef Sholder on the Bone, Jus, baby Vegetables, Carrots pure served with Mashed Potatoes

Beef Bordeaux Style - AAA Canadian Short ribs Braised with Vegetable Mirepoix, Herbs Provençal, Red Bordeaux Wine, & Butter Served with Lemon roasted Potatoes & grilled Asparagus

French Chicken Supreme - Overnight Brined Chicken Breast & Pan roasted with Butter & Herbs Provence. Served with Lemon Provencal Gratin & Garden Beans

Salmon & Ratatouille - Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Butter & Herbs, white Wine, Grany Mustard, Galic Sauce, Carrots Pure, & Vegetables Ratatouille

Duck Citruses & Potatoes - Roasted Canadian Prime Duck breast, Citrus, Thyme, Butter & White Wine sauce, Served with Pomme Anna-style Potatoes

Bourguignon de Légumes - A vegetable stew made in the style of boeuf bourguignon, with mushrooms, carrots, and onions in a red wine sauce

Gratin de Chou-Fleur - Baked cauliflower in a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, Gruyère cheese Asparagus & White Lemon Cream sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crème Brûlée – Classic French rich Custard cream topped with torched sugar & Served with Berries

Winter is Coming - French Meringue, White Chocolate Cardamom mousse, Almonds sablée, & Berries

Dark Chocolate Soufflé - 75% Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate running middle, Coca powder, & House-made Vanilla Ice-cream

White Chocolate Mousse - Meringue Meringue, White Chocolate Custard Mousse, Fresh Berries, & Coulis of preserved Berries

Mille-Feuille - Puff pastry Layers, Lemon & Madagascar Vanilla Pastry Cream custard Served with fresh Seasonal Berries

Almonds & Cherries Cake - Almonds sponge cake, Honey Yogurt Cremieux, wild preserved Cherries, & fresh Mint

Take a tour in the Mediterranean Countries

STARTER

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Tomato bruschetta – Roasted & Fresh tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Balsamic glaze, Fresh Basil & Olive oil

Polenta Fritta – Fried Parmesan Polenta served with Parsley & Lemon aioli

San Marzano Arancini - Tomatoes Arancini, Mozzarella cheese, Panko & Pesto

Lamb Arrosticini – Smoked grill Lamb skewers served with a glaze of Soya sauce, Balsamic vinegar, Fresh Mint, & Ontario Honey

Puffed pastry au Canard – Roasted Duck slices on a Puffed pastry, Arugula, served with Shallots & Orange zest confiture

Anchovy Bruschetta – Rustic Grilled bread, Ortiz Anchovies, Garlic Butter, & Parsley

Pizza Fritta – Fried pizza dough served with grilled Eggplant Sicilian caponata with Fetta cheese

Marinated Sardines Bruschetta – Rustic Grilled bread, Spanish style marinated Sardines , Garlic Butter, & Herbs

Fried Cheese - Rolls of Soft Mozzarella & Feta cheese fried with Oregano & Lemon

FIRST COURSE

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Beef tartare – Beef & roasted Mushrooms tartare served with Parmesan, grainy Mustard, Cornichons, Shallots on top corn tostada

Peppers & Fetta Spanakopita – Stuffed Phyllo dough with Roasted Peppers, Feta cheese, & Thyme

Salmon Berries - Cured with Mirin & Citrus, roasted Beets, & Coriander, Togarashi powder, Radishes & Seasonal Berries

Chicken Souvlaki – Grilled marinated Chicken in mountain Oregano, lemon juice, olive oil & garlic, served with Tzatziki & Arugula

Spanish Octopus – Roasted Octopus served with sautéed Potatoes, Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, & Parsley

Burrata - Soft Italian cheese filled with Stracciatella & served with Roasted and fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic reduction

Eggplant Tahini - Fire Roasted Eggplant & Spiced Eggplant, Lebanese Tahini, Lemon, Pomegranate, Herbs

Braised Beef Braised shoulder with Jus, Balsamic & Soya sauce served with Greens & Parmesan salad

MAIN COURSE

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Lobster & Salmon Ravioli - Fresh made stuffed Pasta served with white Wine, Butter, & Tomatoes sauce, & Pea pure

Pulled Terrine - Braised beef on the Bone, Jus, baby Vegetables, Carrots pure served with Mashed Potatoes

Moroccan Fish - White fish with Tomatoes and Peppers sauce, served with Chickpeas & roasted Potatoes

Veggie Gnocchi – Potatoes & Cheese Gnocchi with roasted Vegetables & herbs served with Pumpkin puree

French Sea bass - Pan Roasted Sea bass served with white wine, butter, garlic, & herbs sauce with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Adriatic Fish - White fish grilled and served with Kalamata olive, cherry tomatoes, Garlic & Herbs sauce with roasted Rosemary potatoes

Ossobuco - Cross cut Veal shank braised with Vegetables, red Wine, Herbs, & brown Stock served with Demi Glace, Lemon & fresh Herbs Gremolata - side for choice (risotto, mashed potatoes, soft polenta)

Beef steak 10 oz- Grilled Striploin with Herbs served with Roasted potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables, & French Peppercorn Sauce

Autumn vegetables Tortellinies - Stuffed pasta with root vegetables, Cassava, & Herbs served with Butter and sage white wine sauce

Golden Smoked Risotto - Saffron Risotto served with Roasted Pork belly, Speck, Jus, & Arugula

Wild Boar ragu - Cavatelli with stew of root vegetables, Wild Boar, Red Chianti wine, Parmesan Cheese, & Herbs (can be changed to beef)

Ricotta Cannelloni - Fresh pasta sheets stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach, Herbs, Pine nuts baked with Smoked tomato sauce & Parmesan cheese

DESSERT

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Knafeh - Shredded dough, Mascarpone, Rose petals & Honey syrup, roasted Pistachios

Crème Brûlée – Classic French rich Custard cream topped with torched sugar & Served with Berries

Coconut & Pumpkin - Almonds & Coconut flour crust, spiced Pumpkin & Coconut cream filling served with roasted Pumpkin

Coconut & Banana Brulee - Dairy free cream brulee made from coconut milk & cream with Roasted Bananas & Maple syrup

Amaretto & Chocolate Taste - 3 layers of Chocolate Brownie, white chocolate, Amaretto & Almond milk gel, & Almonds

Tiramisu - Coffee mouse, Savoiardi Biscuits, Mascarpone, Coffee Liquor, & Cocoa powder

Bella Vita - Italian Classics with Modern Twists

STARTER

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Tomato bruschetta – Roasted & Fresh tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Balsamic glaze, Fresh Basil & Olive oil

Roasted Focaccia – Focaccia bread with Roasted Eggplant & red Onions with Thyme, Olive oil, & Balsamic

Polenta Fritta – Fried Parmesan Polenta served with Parsley & Lemon aioli

San Marzano Arancini - Tomatoes Arancini, Mozzarella cheese, Panko & Pesto

Lamb Arrosticini – Smoked grill Lamb skewers served with a glaze of Soya sauce, Balsamic vinegar, Fresh Mint, & Ontario Honey

Marinated Sardines Bruschetta – Rustic Grilled bread, Spanish style marinated Sardines , Garlic Butter, & Herbs

Fried Cheese - Rolls of Soft Mozzarella & Feta cheese fried with Oregano & Lemon

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad - Iceberg & Roman lettuce, Caesar dressing with Anchovies, brioche garlic Croutons, sundry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan – Grilled & Fried Eggplant, smoked Tomato sauce, Basil, & Mozzarella

Polenta & Mushrooms - Sautéed Porcini & Oyster Mushrooms with soft Polenta served with Lemon aioli

Beef tartare – Beef & roasted Mushrooms tartare served with Parmesan, grainy Mustard, Cornichons, Shallots on top corn tostada

Braised Beef Braised shoulder with Jus & Soya sauce served with Arugula & Parmesan salad

Scallops & Bok-Choy Pan-seared, Apple cider glaze, Lime, Mint, roasted Bok-Choy, Chilies & Almonds

Burrata - Soft Italian cheese filled with Stracciatella & served with Roasted and fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic reduction

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Golden Smoked Rizzo - Saffron Risotto served with Roasted Pork belly, Speck, Jus, & Arugula

Fish Pompeii – Roasted white Fish with white Wine, Tomatoes & Herbs served with seasonal roasted Vegetables

Pasta Frutti di Mare – Fresh egg Tagliolini pasta, four types of Seafood, roasted Tomatoes, Parsley, chili, Garlic, & Extra virgin Olive Oil

Beef steak 12 oz- Striploin pan seared with Herbs & Butter served with Roasted potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables, & Chimichurri salsa

Adriatic Fish - White fish grilled and served with Kalamata olive, cherry tomatoes, Garlic & Herbs sauce with roasted Rosemary potatoes

Wild Boar ragu - Cavatelli with stew of root vegetables, Wild Boar, Red Chianti wine, Parmesan Cheese, & Herbs

South American Pasta Pesto - Fettuccine with Basil Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, Farofa, Argentinian Shrimps, Shaved Parmesan, & Brazilian Nuts

Autumn vegetables Tortellinies - Stuffed pasta with root vegetables, Cassava, & Herbs served with Butter and sage white wine sauce

Wild Mushroom Risotto - 3 types of seasonal mushroom sautéed and cooked with Italian Arborio rice served with Parmesan and Herbs

Ricotta Cannelloni - Fresh pasta sheets stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach, Herbs, Pine nuts baked with Smoked tomato sauce & Parmesan cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Amaretto & Chocolate - Taste Chocolate Fudge, white Chocolate Amaretto & Berries

Strawberry Limoncello - Pastry Crème, Savoiardi Biscuits, Limoncello, & Fresh Strawberries

Coconut & Pumpkin - Almonds & Coconut flour crust, spiced Pumpkin & Coconut cream filling served with roasted Pumpkin

Amaretto & Chocolate Taste - 3 layers of Chocolate Brownie, white chocolate, Amaretto & Almond milk gel, & Almonds

Tiramisu - Coffee mouse, Savoiardi Biscuits, Mascarpone, Coffee Liquor, & Cocoa powder

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Chef Andrey's reviews

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78 services

I recently hired Chef Audrey for my husband's 30th birthday celebration, and he truly exceeded all expectations. Every dish he prepared was not only visually stunning but also tasted absolutely incredible. His attention to detail and skill in the kitchen were evident in every bite. Beyond his culinary expertise, Chef Audrey was a delight to work with—he was friendly, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable. I highly recommend him for any special occasion.

Andrey was absolutely wonderful! He was not only a fantastic chef but also a pleasure to be around. I would totally recommend booking him and we hopefully will again too! Thank you for a lovely dinner.

Andrey was amazing! Very friendly, helpful (he offered to bring in some boxes we were unloading from our car when he got there), attentive (he treated us like VIPs the whole time he was there), and a great chef. He showed up on time, timed the meal to our needs, and presented the food with flair. Everything was delicious! I recommend him with no reservations!

Andrey was incredibly professional, polite, and his food was amazing. I would absolutely recommend him. 5/5 stars. The food was the best meal I have had in long time.

This was fantastic and Chef Andrey was terrific. Super organized, polite, compelling/fun - and most importantly amazing food. Really thoughtful dishes and high quality ingredients. Highly recommend and will work with Chef Andrey again!

Absolutely incredible experience. Chef Andrey was friendly, engaging, & professional. Very quick & efficient to set up & clean up. The dishes he curated were delicious, inspired, yet also traditional. Will definitely be using his services again. Very happy with the experience.

Chef Andrey What a memorable evening thanks to Chef Andrey and his team. It was so interesting to witness the meal preparation of Chef Andrey and his assistant. The whole evening was a great success as our family was able to truly enjoy the evening in the knowledge that when the evening was over that there was no cleanup to do. The food was exquisite, the portions were generous and the service and engagement of the staff helped to create a real warm family gathering. Highly recommend this experience.

Andrey was outstanding. He was engaging and prepared an outstanding meal. Recommended him 100%.

Our entire experience with Chef Andrey was fantastic! From our initial communication where we finalized the date and customized the menu for our event, to his arrival at our home; he exhibited remarkable organization, friendliness, and he was very engaging. The food he prepared was mouth watering, super flavourful [I was happy there was leftovers!]. It was our first time bringing a chef into our home, and Chef Andrey exceeded all expectations. We look forward to working with Chef Andrey again.

Our experience with Chef Andrey was incredible from start to finish! He was incredibly punctual, showed up very well prepared, set up and clean up were perfect, and the food was to die for! This was a perfect way to host my coworkers at my home for a lovely meal and everyone loved the experience. Would highly recommend and we will definitely have him back!

Chef Andrey prepared a fabulous dinner for two in our home. Every dish had so much flavour and were presented so beautifully. Chef Andrey was very professional He was punctual, explained each dish and had great stories. He even cleaned up the kitchen and dishes and took the garbage with him! The experience definitely surpassed our expectations. We would highly recommend Chef Andrey!

Chef Andrey has a rich background and natural talent to cook meals that inspire and feed body and soul. I would recommend him for any occasion, whether a special moment or a business gathering.

Was very accommodating to the primary's preference's and made the night extra special. Would recommend to anyone, 10/10 for Chef Andrey!

Andrey provided an incredible dining experience. Would highly recommend

He was incredible. Such high quality food and service. My guests were thrilled!!

I hired Andrey to serve dinner to my clients and their feedback was that they would recommend his services and they will likely hire him for their friends and family. That to me is no better testimonial. Thank you Andrey for an impressive turnout.

Andrey and his assistant Francesco were amazing! They left the kitchen spotless and his dishes were so tasty. This was my first time with a private chef experience and I would definitely use Andrey and Francesco again. The menu did not disappoint!

Chef Andrey prepared a fantastic dinner for my wife and I as we entertained. Every dish was bursting with flavours, was tantalizing and satisfying. The element of surprise escalated with each dish. We were extremely pleased with him, arriving on time and leaving absolutely no mess. He made this an experience to remember. We look forward to having them in our home again.

Chef Andrey was great. We didn't know what to expect and he made us very feel comfortable. We had good conversation and did not feel rushed at any point. He even took all of his garbage with him when he finished cleaning up. Lol. We would definitely recommend. Laurine and Alan

I booked Andrey for a private surprise birthday dinner in Toronto. The overall experience was absolutely amazing! The food was impeccable and they were extremely kind. I would highly recommend!