Chef Joanna Ruckenstein

Private Chef In Montreal

I've cooked for professional photography shoots, private dinners, all sorts of parties, weddings, and delivered desserts all over Montreal on a weekly basis for 6 years. My current focus is farm to table cuisine, with a focus on fresh food prepared with creativity & a touch of decadence. My mission is to show people that taking care of your body by eating well can taste orgasmic!!

I learned to cook with my mom, ITHQ cooking school in Montreal and during my travels in the Caribbean, US, Europe, Asia, Australia

For me, cooking is...

Passion, a wild experience and super exciting as the inspiration from my heart is translated to my client's plate!

I learned to cook at...

My mom ITHQ cooking school in Montreal My travels in the Caribbean, US, Europe, Asia, Australia

A cooking secret...

Fresh herbs, and the rest is a secret!!

My menus

Brunch

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish

Cheese souffles with apple, walnut & pomegranate salsa

Cucumber gaspacho, mint, cilantro, garlic breadcrumbs, lime creme fraiche

Cauliflower fritters, tahini sauce, fattouche salad with grapes, roasted chickpeas, Bulgarian feta & jalapeno, homemade pita

Caesar slaw, marinated portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, Caesar dressing, bacon

Crispy baby potatoes with sour cream & caviar

Romanian eggplant salad- tomato, red pepper

Potato latkes, sour cream, chives, smoked salmon on the side

Honey baked feta, lavender, sesame, thyme, filo

FIRST COURSE

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Warm wild mushroom tartlets, thyme, goat cheese

Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, homemade focaccia, pistachios

Mediterranean salad- roasted peppers, tomato, cucumber, feta, Kalamata olives, grilled artichokes, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, basil

Nicoise chopped salad- confit white tuna, Nicoise olives, cherry tomato, red pepper, green beans, egg, tarragon vinaigrette

Cheese board- assorted hard & soft cheeses, baguette, homemade croutons, fruit (Vegan cheese available)

Bread basket- croissants, homemade challah bread, bagels, homemade cornbread, muffins, served with whipped butter, jams, peanut butter & almond butter

Yogurt cups- Assorted Greek yogurt, homemade granola, berries, bananas, honey & nut butters

Fresh juices & assorted smoothies

Ratatouille tart, aged parm & tomato concassé, served warm

MAIN COURSE

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Egg bar- Scrambled, Frittata, Fried, Benedict, skillet home-fries with onion

Double smoked bacon, sausage, honeyed ham

Banana french toast with homemade challah bread, maple syrup (2 slices per person)

Pancakes, maple syrup, berries, assorted toppings

Assorted bagels, homemade gravlax, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, homemade cream cheese, lemon, tomato

Avocado toast, chile flakes, honey, feta, lemon zest, poached or fried egg

DESSERT

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Baklava cheesecake, almonds & walnuts, honey & orange blossom syrup

Cinnamon churros, Mexican spiced chocolate sauce

Apple tarte tatin served warm, homemade vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, spiced crumble

Homemade cookie bar- Cream cheese rugelach, triple chocolate chip cookies, shortbread

Key lime squares

Fruit platter- Melons, berries, pineapple, etc

Chocolate chip banana bread

Sour cream coffee cake, brown sugar streusel

Thai Feast

STARTER

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Grilled chicken satay skewers, warm peanut sauce

Nam Tok- Grilled chicken or filet mignon, shallots, lime, fish sauce, roasted rice & herbs, lettuce wraps

Homemade ginger, lemongrass & lime lemonade, butterfly pea flower, served with a special seasoned Thai nut mix

Thai shrimp omelette, lime & garlic dipping sauce

Squid with Thai holy basil & dark soy

Pork spareribs with garlic & pepper

Pan fried fish cakes, kaffir lime, red curry, served with sweet chili sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Pad Thai, tiger shrimp, tofu, peanuts

Geng om- Thai soup, beef ribs, chicken, sweet potato, dill, Thai chili

Green papaya salad, cherry tomato, long beans, peanuts & tamarind

Warming veggie Tom Yam soup with seafood, kaffir lime, tomato (can be done vegan as well)

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled or steamed Mediterranean sea bass or red snapper, fresh mussels, lemongrass & ginger, stir-fried jasmine rice with Thai herbs & lime

Pan roasted Quebec duck with red curry, lychees & coconut milk, stir-fried jasmine rice with Thai herbs & lime

Pad see ew- flat rice noodles, broccoli, dark soy, ground pork or chicken

Grilled cornish game hen, garlic, pepper, fish sauce marinade, cilantro & Thai basil chimichurri, avocado

DESSERT

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Key lime pie, fresh strawberries, mint syrup

Chocolate brownies, caramel ice cream, caramelized bananas, peanuts & cacao nibs, five spice coconut-toffee sauce

Mango-lime tartlet, coconut

Warm banana fritters, black sesame ice cream, ginger syrup

Flavours from the Med

STARTER

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Cashew hummus, assorted raw vegetables, macadamia crunch with dill

Grilled squid toast, marinated artichokes, lemon, olives, parsley

Eggplant pizza, fresh mozzarella, caccio di bosco, spinach, Italian basil

Red snapper ceviche, purple & orange sweet potato, cilantro, avocado & chile

Cucumber gaspacho, mint, cilantro, garlic breadcrumbs, lime creme fraiche

Crab cakes, homemade caper aioli

Antipasto platter- prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, focaccia, pistachios

Tuna carpaccio, soy & warm extra virgin olive oil, fried rosemary, Kalamata olive toast

Guacamole, bacon & grilled tomatillos, raw seasonal veggies, spiced tortillas, cornbread

FIRST COURSE

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Nicoise lettuce & baby spinach, roasted peppers, French beans, lardons & poached egg, truffle vinaigrette

Bulgarian or Greek feta, macadamia nut crunch, summer honey, roasted baby carrots, homemade pita

Mixed greens, marinated artichokes, buttermilk dressing, dill, tarragon, chives, crispy prosciutto

Cauliflower fritters, tahini sauce, Lebanese fattouche salad with grapes, roasted chickpeas, Bulgarian feta & jalapeno

Baked Mediterranean sea bass in salt crust, chermoula, farro with preserved lemon vinaigrette

Grilled oyster mushroom salad, oregano, 28 month old parmesan, lemon & pine nuts

Fresh linguine, shrimp, clams, mussels, white wine, tomato, basil oil

Caesar slaw, marinated portobello mushrooms, Caesar vinaigrette (add grilled seafood)

Garlic poached shrimp, salsa verde, pumpkin sees, Thai chili, baguette

Grilled Portuguese marinated octopus, chorizo chips, harissa mayo

Greek maroulosalata salad- romaine, feta, spring onion, dill, served with crispy zucchini & tzaziki

MAIN COURSE

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Smoky grilled Cornish game hen, burnt morita chili salsa, sesame, orange, spring onions & cilantro, sweet potatoes, spicy mayo, pickled onions

Grilled hanger steak on Himalayan salt block, mixed heirloom tomato salad, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce

Seared scallops, beurre blanc, wild mushrooms, aged gouda, crispy chicken skin & herb crumble

Grilled rib steak, puttanesca butter, roasted potatoes

Roasted Italian eggplant with miso, tahini mayo, sesame, dukkah spices

Mosaic of fish & seafood, asparagus risotto, mint pesto

Lamb kofta kebabs, tzaziki, grilled flatbread, grilled peppers, Greek style roasted potatoes with dill

Moroccan mixed grill platter, fries with homemade harissa mayo, homemade pickles

DESSERT

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Roasted banana cheesecake, caramel sauce, macadamia nuts, almond butter crunch toffee

Chai creme brulee, butter cookies

Valrhona chocolate mousse, hazelnut crunch, Toblerone, Swiss meringue, fleur de sel

Valrhona chocolate brownies, salted caramel ice cream, caramelized bananas, peanuts & cacao nibs

Key lime pie, fresh Quebec strawberries

Tiramisu in a glass, chocolate dipped cherries, Ferrero Rocher, crispy white chocolate biscotti

Dark chocolate lava cake, hazelnut crunch, Gianduja sauce, vanilla ice cream

Bon Appetit!

STARTER

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Cheese souffles with apple & pomegranate salsa

Crab cakes, homemade caper aioli

Tuna carpaccio, soy & warm extra virgin olive oil, fried rosemary, Kalamata olive toast

Mediterranean sushi roll- crab, shrimp, lobster, prosciutto

Seared foie gras, brioche, peach jam

FIRST COURSE

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Mixed greens, marinated artichokes, buttermilk dressing, dill, tarragon, chives, crispy pancetta

Baked wild shrimp, fall vegetables, lemongrass, dill oil, pea shoots, served en papillote

French onion soup, Port, leeks, Emmental toast

Grilled pizza with oyster mushrooms, oregano, aged parmesan & Comte, fried sage, soft egg

Nicoise lettuce & baby spinach, roasted peppers, French beans, veggie lardons & poached egg, truffle vinaigrette

Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, warm Brie, pissaladiere tart

Sizzling garlic shrimp, salsa verde, Thai chilis

Grilled lobster, brown butter, roasted garlic

Roasted honey Cornish game hen, sesame, wilted spinach, aged parmesan, teriyaki sauce, wild rice

Ratatouille tart, parm & tomato concasse

Halibut grenobloise, preserved lemon, almonds, herb salad

Scallop carpaccio, lime, avocado cream, basil, cilantro, served with crispy tortilla chips

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled hanger steak on Himalayan salt block, mixed heirloom tomato salad, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce

Pan roasted trout or Mediterranean seabass, sauce vierge, mussels, farro with lemon & herbs, fried capers

Roasted duck breast, celeriac puree, five spice jus, hazelnut dukkah, pan roasted seasonal vegetables

Pan seared Angus rib steak, green peppercorn sauce, fries, aioli (with or without add-on of foie gras)

Pan roasted rack of lamb, fresh herb crust, ratatouille, Port demi glace

DESSERT

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Mixed Quebec cheese platter, Port infused figs, assorted crackers, honeycomb, mini scones, pistachios

Chai creme brulee, butter cookies

Chocolate flourless ganache cake, hazelnut crunch, Gianduja sauce

Valrhona chocolate mousse, hazelnut crunch, Toblerone, torched meringue, fleur de sel

Key lime pie, fresh Quebec strawberries

Chocolate lava cake, cherries, caramel-vanilla ice cream

Warm banana fritters, ginger syrup, black sesame ice cream

Tiramisu in a glass, chocolate dipped cherries, crispy white chocolate-hazelnut biscotti

Bread & butter pudding, Baileys creme anglaise, chocolate ice cream

Apple tarte tatin served warm, homemade vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, spiced crumble

Turn up the Heat!

STARTER

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Chorizo, spinach & gruyere quesadillas

Red snapper ceviche, purple & orange sweet potato, cilantro, avocado & chile

Cucumber gaspacho, mint, cilantro, garlic breadcrumbs, lime creme fraiche

Mexican omelette, potato, roasted pepper, tomato salsa with jalapeno & lime, creme fraiche

Guacamole, bacon & grilled tomatillos, raw veggies, crispy tortillas & homemade cornbread

Assorted sashimi, chimichurri salsa, special soy, chipotle mayo, homemade pickled ginger

FIRST COURSE

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Mussels, charred spiced tomato & roasted peppers, Mexican chilis, faro tossed with herb oil & lemon zest

Grilled asparagus salad, romesco sauce, smoked almonds, apple-balsamic glaze

Garlic poached shrimp, salsa verde

Chopped salad, queso fresco, pumpkin seed dressing in crispy tortilla shell

Slow cooked lamb adobo mini tacos, homemade tortillas, marinated jalapenos, feta

Scallop carpaccio, lime, avocado cream, basil, cilantro, served with crispy tortilla chips

MAIN COURSE

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Paella- Giant shrimp, lobster & mussels, chorizo, herbed rice

Smoky grilled hanger steak or Cornish game hen, burnt morita chili salsa, sesame, orange, spring onions & cilantro, sweet potatoes, spicy mayo, pickled onions

Grilled rack of lamb, fresh herbs, corn salsa with chilli & roasted peppers, spiced yogurt, crispy roasted grelot potatoes

Grilled fish & beef taco bar, avocado, cotija cheese, tomatillo & star fruit salsa, pickled jalapenos

Poached & grilled seafood, assorted sauces & salsas, grilled bread, Mexican herbed rice

DESSERT

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Warm salted caramel & chocolate brownies, caramel ice cream, caramelized bananas, peanuts & cocoa nibs

Roasted banana cheesecake, caramel sauce, macadamia nuts, almond butter crunch toffee

Cinnamon churros, Mexican spiced chocolate sauce

Key lime pie, fresh Quebec strawberries, mint syrup

French peach tart served warm, homemade vanilla custard, pecan maple ice cream

Chocolate lava cake, cherries, caramel-vanilla ice cream

Chocolate & coffee tres leches cake

Memories of Tokyo

STARTER

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Miso soup shots, shiitake mushrooms, Emmenthal toast, chives

Crab cakes, homemade spicy mayo, pickled daikon & carrot salad

Japanese okonomiyaki vegetarian pancake, smoky okonomiyaki sauce, kewpie mayo, green onions (with or without pork belly)

Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish/ Chinatown oysters, warm Japanese dipping sauce, crispy onions

Beef tataki, onion ponzu, crispy garlic

Assorted sashimi, chimichurri sauce, soy, homemade pickled ginger, sesame aioli

Chicken yakitori skewers, green onions

Sushi pizza, smoked salmon, red tuna, Japanese mayo, chives, red tobiko caviar

Tuna carpaccio, soy & warm extra virgin olive oil, fried rosemary, Kalamata olive toast

Steamed wild shrimp gyoza, ponzu & smoked chili dipping sauce

Tuna tartare, sesame, sunflower seeds, dill & miso, sweet potato chips

Pan fried lamb & coriander dumplings, soy & lemon dipping sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted honey Cornish game hen, sesame, wilted spinach, aged parmesan, teriyaki sauce

Shrimp & clams in miso brown butter

Surprise sushi platter: salmon rolls, tuna rolls, vegetarian sushi, tamago nigiri, shrimp tempura, seared scallop nigiri, sirloin tataki with ponzu

Grilled oyster mushrooms salad, miso, soft egg, fried onions, aged parm, micro green salad, foie gras

MAIN COURSE

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Black cod with miso, roasted cauliflower, sesame, hazelnuts, aged parmesan

Cantonese style lobster, Xiaoxing wine, ginger & scallions, Thai fried rice with lemongrass & kaffir lime leaf

Pan seared NZ lamb chops, Japanese tare sauce, crunchy salad

Tempura lobster, chili ponzu sauce, crunchy vegetable salad, sesame dressing

Poke bar- Raw tuna, salmon, grilled flank steak, edemame, avocado, pickled veggies, sesame, assorted sauces, steamed Japanese sushi rice & black rice, miso corn

Grilled Wagyu sirloin steak or tofu, teriyaki sauce, fresh wasabi, seasonal veg, crispy rice cake

DESSERT

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Chocolate brownies, caramel ice cream, caramelized bananas, peanuts & cacao nibs

Chai creme brulee, butter cookies

Cinnamon churros, Mexican spiced chocolate sauce

Key lime pie, fresh Quebec strawberries, mint syrup

Warm banana fritters, ginger syrup, black sesame ice cream

Bread & butter pudding, Sake creme anglaise, chocolate ice cream

From Italy with Love

STARTER

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Grilled squid toast, marinated artichokes, lemon, olives, parsley

Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish

Crab cakes, homemade caper aioli

Tuna carpaccio, soy & warm extra virgin olive oil, fried rosemary, Kalamata olive toast

Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, focaccia, pistachios

Seared foie gras, brioche, peach jam

Pizza with grilled mushrooms, oregano, aged parmesan & Comte, caramelized onions

FIRST COURSE

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Angry lobster, lemon, confit tomatoes & Italian basil, farro with green oil & garlic

Caesar salad spring rolls, marinated portobello mushrooms, Caesar dipping sauce (add grilled seafood)

Rigatoni, veal sausage, fennel, braised in a white wine & tomato sauce, pecorino

Mixed greens, marinated artichokes, buttermilk dressing, dill, tarragon, chives, crispy pancetta

Fresh linguine, shrimp, clams, mussels, white wine, tomato, basil oil

Homemade orecchiette, broccoli rabe, pecorino, garlic

Pan roasted mussels & clams, white wine, tomato, chili, served with baguette

Garlic poached shrimp or lobster, salsa verde, pumpkin seeds, Thai chili

Homemade spinach & ricotta gnocchi, parm broth, corn, aged parm

Linguine cacio e pepe, truffle

Homemade whipped ricotta, romesco sauce, candied fennel, honey, figs, pistachio, prosciutto

Asparagus risotto, chanterelles, crispy pancetta, mascarpone

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Mediterranean seabass, sauce vierge, mussels, farro with lemon & herbs, fried capers

Grilled hanger steak, mixed heirloom tomato salad, grilled spring onions, pistachio pesto

Baked Mediterranean sea bass in salt crust, salsa verde, farro with herb oil, lemon zest

Pan seared red snapper, aioli, green oil, farro & herb salad, fried capers

Pan roasted rack of lamb, fresh herb crust, parsnip purée with confit garlic, Port wine sauce

DESSERT

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Roasted banana cheesecake, caramel sauce, macadamia nuts, almond butter crunch toffee

Olive oil cake, citrus, mascarpone creme fraiche, blueberries & Port

Key lime pie, fresh Quebec strawberries

Tiramisu in a glass, chocolate dipped cherries, Ferrero Rocher, crispy white chocolate biscotti

Roasted fruit, mascarpone, basil-balsamic syrup

Bread & butter pudding, Baileys creme anglaise, chocolate ice cream

Dark chocolate lava cake, hazelnut crunch, Gianduja sauce, vanilla ice cream

Tiramisu cheesecake, Valrhona-Baileys chocolate sauce, fresh berries

Strawberry rhubarb crostata, homemade strawberry ice cream

Tapas gone international

STARTER

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Cashew hummus, assorted raw vegetables, macadamia crunch with dill

Red snapper ceviche, purple & orange sweet potato, cilantro

Thai Boston lettuce wraps with shrimp, Kaffir lime, roasted rice & lime juice

Thai chicken satay, warm peanut sauce, Japanese cucumber salad

Tuna carpaccio, soy sauce, warm olive oil, fried rosemary & Kalamata olives

Assorted Thai tapas- squid with five spice, shrimp with Thai holy basil & dark soy, papaya salad, grilled Thai chicken with chili dipping sauce

Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish/ Chinatown oysters, warm Japanese dipping sauce, crispy onions

Beef tataki, onion ponzu, crispy garlic

Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, focaccia, pistachios

Steamed wild shrimp gyoza, ponzu & smoked chili dipping sauce

Salmon or swordfish tartare, sesame, sunflower seeds, dill & miso, sweet potato chips

Guacamole, bacon & grilled tomatillos, raw spring veggies, crispy spiced tortillas & homemade cheesy cornbread

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster tails, sautéed with paprika, lemon, confit tomatoes & Italian basil

Nicoise lettuce & baby spinach, roasted peppers, French beans, lardons & poached egg, truffle vinaigrette

Caesar salad spring rolls, marinated portobello mushrooms, Caesar dipping sauce (add grilled seafood)

Cauliflower fritters, feta-jalapeno dip, Lebanese chopped salad with grapes & crispy chickpeas

Baked Mediterranean sea bass in salt crust, chermoula, farro with preserved lemon vinaigrette, tahini sauce

Surprise sushi platter: salmon rolls, tuna rolls, vegetarian sushi, tamago nigiri, lobster tempura, seared scallop nigiri, sirloin tataki with ponzu

Mixed greens, marinated artichokes, buttermilk dressing, dill, tarragon, chives, crispy pancetta

Butternut squash soup shots, homemade pickled ginger, whipped creme fraiche

Fresh linguine, shrimp, clams, mussels, white wine, tomato, basil oil

Slow cooked lamb adobo mini tacos

Garlic poached shrimp, salsa verde, tarragon, brown butter, pumpkin seeds

Seared foie gras, five spice, brioche & seasonal jam

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Quebec pan roasted duck, red curry with coconut milk, fresh lychees, Jasmine rice with lemongrass, mint & Thai basil

Grilled rack of lamb, fresh herbs, corn salsa with chilli & roasted peppers, spiced yogurt, roasted grelot potatoes

Roasted Cornish game hen, jalapeno butter, butternut squash, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds

Veal ossobuco, red wine, wild mushrooms, parsnip mash with confit garlic, gremolata

Grilled hanger steak on Himalayan salt block, mixed heirloom tomato salad, grilled onions, chimichurri sauce

Middle Eastern table extraordinaire!- Mains, sides and sauces with a focus on Lebanon, Morocco & Israel

Latin fiesta!- Dishes from Mexico, Spain & South America to fill the table

All about Asia!- From Thailand to Korea, this table will transport you

DESSERT

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Milk & white chocolate cheesecake, Valrhona chocolate sauce, hazelnut bark, red berries

Roasted banana cheesecake, caramel sauce, macadamia nuts, almond butter crunch toffee

Chai creme brulee, butter cookies

Chocolate flourless ganache cake, hazelnut crunch, Gianduja sauce

Cinnamon churros, Mexican spiced chocolate sauce

Key lime pie, fresh Quebec strawberries, mint syrup

French apple tart, vanilla custard, salted butter caramel sauce, caramel ice cream, spiced crumble

Chocolate brownies, caramel ice cream, caramelized bananas, peanuts & cacao nibs, five spice coconut-toffee sauce

Tiramisu in a glass, chocolate dipped cherries, Ferrero Rocher, crispy white chocolate biscotti

Bread & butter pudding, Baileys creme anglaise, chocolate ice cream

Olive oil cake, citrus, mascarpone creme fraiche, blueberries & Port, summer honey

Dark chocolate lava cake, hazelnut crunch, Gianduja sauce, vanilla ice cream

Valrhona chocolate mousse, hazelnut crunch, Toblerone, torched marshmallow, fleur de sel

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Chef Joanna's reviews

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Chef Joanna was amazing! She was very responsive in creating the menu with us, and very understanding about working with us in the Airbnb we were in. The food was exceptional; she explained everything very well, all the plating was beautiful, and there was plenty of it. The chef helping her, Andrew, was also great, they were both very friendly, they cleaned up as if they had never been there, and every person there has been talking about the meal for several weeks afterwards. I have recommended her to several people since, and we had a wonderful experience.

Joanna and her sous chef were absolutely amazing! They were such down to earth people and the food was top notch, worth every penny. Each dish was beautifully plated and the food didn’t stop coming. Everyone in the group was stuffed. If I were to use a chef service again, Chef Joanna would be the first to hear from me!!

This was our first experience with Take a Chef and it was excellent. The occasion was a 60th birthday party for my wife with her family. It can be a stressful time. Joanna worked with us to create a wonderful Mediterranean menu served family style, everyone enjoyed it. I would usually do the cooking but Joanna and Glen did everything including serving and cleaning up. I got to relax, wonderful. The kitchen was cleaner than before she arrived and we had worked hard cleaning it before she came. The standout dish for me was the ceviche. Not too sour not too sweet, very tasty. The Lebanese Fattouche salad on steroids was also wonderful. Can’t wait to have her back again. Cheers!

Joanna was amazing. The food was unbelievably delicious. We had a seven course vegetarian meal for 10: excellent food, beautiful presentation, huge variety, served with professionalism. I cannot recommend Joanna and her sous chef Glen highly enough. Many guests said it was the best meal they’ve ever had (and they were not vegetarians!).

Ce fut une expérience fabuleuse. Joanna est professionnelle jusqu'au bouts des doigts. Le repas fut un festin. Les plats étaient succulents avec une présentation sans reproche. Un plaisir pour le palais mais aussi un plaisir visuel alléchant. La succession des services s'est fait à un rythme parfait malgré le retard de 2 convives. Elle a su s'adapter avec gentillesse et habileté. L'explication détaillée des plats a fait les bonheur des invités. Elle a été secondé avec une grande efficacité (Glen). La transition des plats s'est fait avec discrétion et la cuisine était impeccable lors de leur départ. Merciii Joanna! Expérience à recommander sans hésitation. Sylvie

Chef Joanne was incredible. She exceeded all our expectations. The entire evening was a dazzle with great convo and even more amazing food. From the appetizer to the main course the food just kept getting even more incredible. The desert was the best desert we ever had. Definitely would recommend Chef Joanne- the experience was unparalleled!

Nous avons adoré notre expérience! Nous recommandons sans hésiter la chef Joanna, elle était excellente de A a Z!

Joanna was amazing! Her food was beautiful, colorful and delicious. We enjoyed every dish and cant wait to book her again!

We had an unbelievably amazing experience with Joanna and her teammate! The food was delicious with fresh ingredients, the presentation was great, they did their thing, but were fun and engaging when we engaged with them, and the pacing of the night was spectacular! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. They cleaned everything up so well, you couldn't even tell they had been there cooking and serving a multi-course meal!

Repas impressionnant. Commentaires unanimes des 13 personnes : exceptionnel . Très souple… a accepté les Changements jusqu’à la dernière minute. nous Recommandons absolument Joanna ! Merci

Great intimate experience. Chef was punctual, clean, food was amazing and kitchen was left clean. Would definitely recommend.

Joanna was just fantastic! What an amazing experience and we can't recommend her enough

Joanna is an amazing chef. Very professional. The food was delicious as well as the presentation. Excellent service!!!

Joanna is an amazing chef! She made my mom's 60th birthday dinner very special, and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend and we will book with her again!

The food was so good and she was able to do so without using salt because of my dietary restrictions! Stellar menu and person! Thank you so much :)

We had an incredible experience with Chef Joanna and her sous-chef! Everything was delicious and above our expectations! This was our first experience with a private chef and Chef Joanna made sure it wouldn’t be our last! Thank you for everything!

Joanna was great from the start. Prompt reply to the RFP, great response times when we were messaging back and forth, punctual arrival and everything was exactly on time. Additionally, she really helped out in a pinch when the venue we were in had sparse kitchen amenities (to say the least!) and was able to procure what we needed to have an amazing lunch. Finally the food! WOW ... so good, portions are very healthy and everything was fresh and very tasty. She and her assistant were discreet, polite and just really great to work with. I'd definitely work with Joanna again!

What an absolutely extraordinary experience! We have been blown away by the service, quality of food, and cleanliness! The food was as good or better than any 5-star restaurant we’ve been to. And she left the kitchen cleaner than when she arrived!! We are BEYOND pleased! THANK YOU!!

What an incredible experience! This was our first dine at home dinner party with a private chef, and I can’t speak highly enough about it. Chef Joanna curated a wonderful menu, helped me adjust it to suit my guests dietary restrictions, and the food was just incredible. Would do it again in a heartbeat with Chef Joanna!

She was awesome and so sweet We had a great time Job well done!