Chef Anthony Moneck

Private Chef In Collingwood

Graduate of Ottawa’s Algonquin College Culinary Management program. Was appointed Executive Chef of Biagios Italian Kitchen after Culinary School and from there moved to Vegan restaurant Zen Kitchen. Represented Zen Kitchen at Ottawa’s annual Gold Medal Plates Competition placing Silver along Side Excecutive Chef & Owner Caroline Ishi. I moved on to work beside Top Chef Canada Season 2 Finalist & Top Chef Canada All-Stars Johnathon Korecki at Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar. Representing ar Ottawa’s Gold Medal Plates Competition once again finishing with Silver and Bronze respectively. It was here I found my love for South East Asian Cuisine / Chinese cooking techniques. I moved to Toronto and found myself at Head Chef and Owner Scott Vivian’s “Nose to Tail” machine BEAST Restaurant. Whole animal butchery, local farmers and forging of wild ingredients became second nature while learning what it takes to run a successful restaurant in a major city. In 2021 CHESHIRE CAT was born, where i specialize in private fine dining multi course tasting menus, catering, weddings, private parties & events.

I am are currently located in Collingwood Ontario and provide our services wherever someone is willing to have me!

For me, cooking is...

I have a mixed bag of tricks, I have a strong love for South East Asian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese inspired dishes but am well versed in multiple.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from a young age as my grandparents owned a restaurant and a food truck. I was in a kitchen when most kids were playing outside.

A cooking secret...

Finesse, precision, confidence,

My menus

2024 5 & 7 Course Options

STARTER

All inclusive

Heirloom Tomato - Fior De Late, Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Fried Garlic, Sesame Vinaigrette

Whipped Feta - Roasted Pistachios, Pomagranite , Hot Honey, Torched Sourdough with Chili Butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Crispy Pork Belly - Sweet Chili, Tahini, Pickled Fennel, Orange, Toasted Sesame

Albacore Tuna - Confit Cherry Tomato, Njudja Aioli & Toasted Breadcrumb, Burnt Lemon Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lobster Ravioli - Green Peas, Roasted Wild Mushroom, Parmesan, Cream

Octopus - Njuda Soubise, Charred Pickled Pearl Onion, Crispy Sunchokes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sticky Toffee Cake - Sponge Toffee Caramel, Creme Fraise

March 2022

STARTER

All inclusive

Duck Rillette - Roulade & Quenelle Of Duck, Pickled Onion, Double Crunch Mustard, Toasted Sourdough

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Duck Breast - Barley Risotto, Sour Cherry, Duck Demi Glacé

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pappardelle - Rabbit Confit, Apricot Verjus, Buttered Leeks

Crispy Pork Belly - Squash Purée, Roasted Squash , Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Date Cake - Sponge Toffee Caramel, Creme Fraise

Summer Menu 2023 5 & 7 Course Options

STARTER

All inclusive

Amberjack -Coconut, Lime, Guajillo, Fried Ginger, Mango, Annatto Oil

Roasted Beet Salad - Charred Orange, Pistachio, Sumac, Arugula, Honey

Heirloom Tomato - Fior De Late, Artichoke Hummus, Hearts Of Palm, Fried Garlic, Sesame Vinaigrette

Mussels Escabeche - Njuja & Blistered Tomato, Olive Muffuletta, Grilled Sourdough

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Za'atar Fried Chicken - Ancho Pepper Honey, Labneh, Za'atar, Amba Mayo

Beef Tartare - Golden Hashbrown, Truffle Mayo, Parmesan , Pickled Pearl Onion, Crispy Potato

BBQ Pork Belly - Beer BBQ Sauce, Corn Purée Blistered Shishito, Alabama White Sauce

Spicy Udon Carbonara - Guanciale, Njuda XO, Black Pepper, Parmesan

Japanese Eggplant - Baba Ganoush, Olive Muffuletta, Blistered Shishito

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sticky Toffee Pudding - Salted Sponge Toffee Caramel, Vanilla Ice cream

Chef Anthony's reviews

4.64

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52 services

I booked Chef Anthony on behalf of my CEO for a YPO function. I was apprehensive as I knew I was not going to be able to experience the dishes in person but my CEO and his group were blown away. Anthony's presentation and creativity are second to none. He was incredibly communicative and accommodating throughout the entire process. We will 1000% book again with him in the fututre!

This was my first experience reaching out to the a private chef at the cottage so there were no advanced expectations. It's something I'd recommend to anyone. The quality of the food is at the highest level. Chef Anthony would review all the ingredients as he presented each course. We had 7 courses. Each course was perfectly timed, including a mid-dinner break. He leaves the kitchen spotless, including cleaning all the dishes. We will do this again.

Fantastic experience, would certainly reach out to Anthony again. Highly recommend!

Awesome night with Chef Anthony! Every dish tasted amazing and we enjoyed the whole experience.

Overall a great experience. Made my wife's birthday very special. The food was delicious and the chef was very professional. Would definitely recommend it.

Chef Anthony was very personable and great to chat with while preparing the dinner. Not sure how he juggled it all but the food was cooked to perfection. Clean up was excellent as well. We would definitely recommend him.

Chef Anthony Moneck was incredible. The food was amazing and the presentation was beautiful. He explained the dishes to us as he served them, we could tell he is knowledgeable and has a big passion for what he does. I’d highly recommend this Chef for a gathering, he didn’t disappoint. He left the kitchen spotless before his departure and thanked us for our time.

Chef Anthony was amazing. Coordinating with him was so easy and he was very engaging throughout the meal. I would recommend him to anyone!

Anthony was very professional, engaging and descriptive of his process. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would recommend him hightly.