Chef Kevin Kumi

Chef At Home In Brampton

I’m new In Canada having being in the country for just over 2 years . I’ve been a chef for the past 13 years spending time at high end restaurants and also one of the best restaurants in London. (Chapter one)

I’ve also travelled across Europe hosting major events and weddings with my previous group (Rhubarb good design)

I’ve also cooked for celebrities, head of states and also for the royal family of England as part of the culinary team where we occasionally cook for their private dinners and other events .

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my passion, hobby and lifestyle . Food is a universal language spoken by all

I learned to cook at...

I spent 8 years at three Michelin starred restaurants( chapter one, Gavin at the windows, Angler and 5 at Rhubarb food designs in London, England

A cooking secret...

Treating the ingredients with care and trying new techniques and methods with them

My menus

Brunch

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Caramelized red onion and feta cheese bruschetta

Summer Cobb salad with honey mustard vinaigrette

Caesar salad my way

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Arugula, proscuitto ,Parmesan and poached pear salad

Duck leg confit, parsnip puree, poached cherries , jus

Duck eggs benedict with trout roe

Miso glazed cod with bok choy

Eggs royale

Eggs florentine

Avocado toast with poached eggs

Full English breakfast

Mushroom and halloumi burger

Buttermilk chicken with waffles

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate fondant with chocolate sauce and French vanilla ice cream

Strawberry sundae

Classic crème brûlée with berry compote

Lemon tart with berries

Vegetarian

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Caramelized goats cheese with red wine poached pear and pistachios

Mushroom, caramelised red onion and whipped goat’s cheese bruschetta

Guacamole with crispy tortilla chips, tomato salsa and citrus sour cream

Classic bruschetta

Margherita flatbread

Gougeres with chutney

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula, red wine poached pear, candied cashews, parmigiana, mustard vinaigrette

Summer panzanella

Caesar salad my way

Ricotta gnocchi with arugula pesto and smoked red pepper sauce

Heirloom tomato salad with grapefruit vinaigrette, burrata and crostini

Poached asparagus with poached eggs, hollandaise and cheese tuile

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caramelized cauliflower steak, mushrooms, cauliflower purée and arugula pesto

Grilled cabbage with anchovy dressing, cabbage puree , roast parsnips and parsnip crisps

Charred carrots with goats cheese, pistachios, and pickled red onions

No bake Vegetarian lasagne my way

Moussaka

Ricotta , spinach and Parmesan cannelloni

Aubergine steak, aubergine puree, beetroot and hazelnuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple tart tartin with French vanilla ice cream

Summer berry cheesecake

Greek yogurt panna cotta with macerated berries

Tiramisu

Lemon tart with torched meringue and berries

Avant garde

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Monkfish tempura with aioli

Crab, smoked haddock, pickled granny Smith apples

Sweet pea panna cotta, crab, avocado and mango sorbet

Crab and compressed watermelon, watermelon gel, mint oil

Scallops with curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisp and pomegranate

Chicken liver pate with anti pasti platter

Asparagus , crispy poached eggs, Parmesan tuile and blood orange hollandaise

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared tuna with miso and tofu

Native lobster , heritage carrots, carrot puree, charred sweetcorn

Lobster masala

Tuna tartare, pickled mooli, puffed rice,

Crab roulade, Compressed watermelon, mint oil, mascarpone

Mustard panna cotta, heritage beetroot, goats cheese crumble

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Soy and butter poached cod, pickled apples and fish roe buerre blanc

Sous vide fillet of beef, pommes anna, mushroom puree,

Angus rib eye, mushroom puree, beef tea, marcaine potaoes

Swordfish, pea and potato pancake, warm tartare sauce

Sea trout with ruby chard, clams, peas, beetroot buerre blanc

Duck breast with poached cherries, duck jus, pommes anna

Braised sicilian rabbit

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Thai green curried pineapple

Pumpkin custard tart, ginger cinnamon cream

Salted caramel tart, praline cream, vanilla bean ice cream

Chocolate and brown butter ganache, coconut , French vanilla ice cream, crumble

Ricotta and pistachio cannoli with macerated fruits and strawberry soup

Easter menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Deviled eggs

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Caponata bruschetta

Caramelized red onion and feta cheese bruschetta

Crispy Polenta with crispy prosciutto and mushroom puree

Had and cheese spinach puffs

Scotch eggs with tarragon salad cream

White bean hummus with crostini and olives

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Slow roasted leg of lamb with garlic anchovy butter

Honey pineapple glade Ham

Roasted Rack of lamb with mint sauce

Whole roasted chickens

Roasted pork tenderloins with caramelized apples and jus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Green bean casserole with crispy onions

Arugula salad with Parmesan and cashews , red balsamic vinaigrette

Soused vegetables with maple reduction

Cobb salad with honey mustard dressing

Potato dauphinoise

Sweet potato terrine

Classic Caesar salad

Potato fondant

Horseradish potato puree

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Carrot and ginger cake with cream cheese icing

Cardamom and orange crème brûlée with raspberries

Chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream and raspberries

Apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream

BBQ MENU

STARTER

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Mushrooms , goats cheese puff pastry tart

Chicken wings , maple hot sauce glaze

Crispy Mac and cheese with ketchup bbq sauce

Caramelized red onion and feta cheese bruschetta

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Classic bruschetta

Devilled eggs

Vegetarian dumplings with soy sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Grilled Strip loin steaks

BBQ Grilled half chickens (jerk, sweet hot sauce, chipotle, hot honey)

Grilled sea bass

Grilled lamb chops

Grilled sausages

Grilled burgers with burger sauce, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomatoes

Grilled veal chops

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Potato salad

Panzanella salad

Caesar salad my way

Arugula salad with Parmesan and cashews , red balsamic vinaigrette

Couscous with roasted vegetables, saffron, chopped herbs and dried cranberries

Pasta salad with peas and roast vegetables

Spiced scented rice

Roast potatoes

DESSERT

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Lemon tart with berries

Cardamom and orange crème brûlée with raspberries

Basque cheesecake with berry compote

Milk chocolate tart with charred orange segments

Hor D’oeuvres

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Cranberry sauce with honey brie cheese sandwich

Steak frites with hollandaise and potato parmentier

Caramelized red onion, feta cheese, prosciutto, mustard tart

Maple hot sauce chicken wings

Saffron arancini with arrabiata sauce

Mini sliders with bacon jam, blue cheese, lettuce and tomato

Cauliflower tempura with sriracha mayo

Mini fish and chips with tartar sauce, minted pea puree

Vegetarian dumplings with soy sauce

Crab and cheese puffs

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

GT Compressed watermelon with mascarpone mousse

Chicken with potato puree and chicken jus spoons

Mini lamb koftas with tsatziki sauce

Roast vegetables skewers with balsamic reduction and sun dried tomato pesto

Mini gnocchi spoons with basil pesto

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Macaroons

Chocolate torte with chocolate sauce, vanilla whipped cream, raspberry

Mini crème brûlées

Milk chocolate tart, torched meringue

Christmas

STARTER

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Cranberry and goats cheese salad

Jalapeño Corn bread with honey and maple glaze

Chicken wings , maple hot sauce glaze

Classic Caesar salad

Arugula salad with grilled peaches , honey lemon vinaigrette, feta cheese

Charcuterie board with condiments

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

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Whole roast turkey with stuffing , mash potatoes, cranberry sauce, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots

Peppercorn roasted prime rib of beef , roast potatoes, broccolini, carrots , beef jus

Slow cooked leg of lamb, anchovy butter sauce, potato puree, grilled white cabbage, roast carrots

Slow roast strip loin, beef jus, doused vegetables, roast new potatoes

DESSERT

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Apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream

Pumpkin pie with ginger whipped cream

Strawberry and rhubarb pie citrus custard

Red velvet cake with vanilla cream

Japanese

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Okonomiyaki pancakes with spiced Asian ketchup

Miso grilled eggplant with sesame

Yakitori

Edamame with angry butter

Teriyaki chicken skewers

Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) with sriracha mayo

Miso scallops with eggplant puree and eggplant chips

Shrimp tempura with soy aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Katsy curry with jasmine rice

Tuna poke bowl

Chicken udon noodles with vegetables

Teriyaki chicken with broccoli and steamed jasmine rice

Rib eye with grilled bok Choy and onion ponzu salsa

Miso cod with rice , grilled Japanese eggplant

Oyakodon

Rib eye with miso butter braised potatoes , charred chilli and lime mayonnaise

DESSERT

All inclusive

Castella cake with custard

Mochi

Matcha cake with whipped ginger vanilla cream

Japanese soufflé cheeeecake

Brunch

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Caramelized red onion and feta cheese bruschetta

Summer Cobb salad with honey mustard vinaigrette

Caesar salad my way

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Arugula, proscuitto ,Parmesan and poached pear salad

Duck leg confit, parsnip puree, poached cherries , jus

Duck eggs benedict with trout roe

Miso glazed cod with bok choy

Eggs royale

Eggs florentine

Avocado toast with poached eggs

Full English breakfast

Mushroom and halloumi burger

Buttermilk chicken with waffles

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate fondant with chocolate sauce and French vanilla ice cream

Strawberry sundae

Classic crème brûlée with berry compote

Lemon tart with berries

Vegetarian

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Caramelized goats cheese with red wine poached pear and pistachios

Mushroom, caramelised red onion and whipped goat’s cheese bruschetta

Guacamole with crispy tortilla chips, tomato salsa and citrus sour cream

Classic bruschetta

Margherita flatbread

Gougeres with chutney

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arugula, red wine poached pear, candied cashews, parmigiana, mustard vinaigrette

Summer panzanella

Caesar salad my way

Ricotta gnocchi with arugula pesto and smoked red pepper sauce

Heirloom tomato salad with grapefruit vinaigrette, burrata and crostini

Poached asparagus with poached eggs, hollandaise and cheese tuile

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caramelized cauliflower steak, mushrooms, cauliflower purée and arugula pesto

Grilled cabbage with anchovy dressing, cabbage puree , roast parsnips and parsnip crisps

Charred carrots with goats cheese, pistachios, and pickled red onions

No bake Vegetarian lasagne my way

Moussaka

Ricotta , spinach and Parmesan cannelloni

Aubergine steak, aubergine puree, beetroot and hazelnuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple tart tartin with French vanilla ice cream

Summer berry cheesecake

Greek yogurt panna cotta with macerated berries

Tiramisu

Lemon tart with torched meringue and berries

Avant garde

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Monkfish tempura with aioli

Crab, smoked haddock, pickled granny Smith apples

Sweet pea panna cotta, crab, avocado and mango sorbet

Crab and compressed watermelon, watermelon gel, mint oil

Scallops with curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisp and pomegranate

Chicken liver pate with anti pasti platter

Asparagus , crispy poached eggs, Parmesan tuile and blood orange hollandaise

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared tuna with miso and tofu

Native lobster , heritage carrots, carrot puree, charred sweetcorn

Lobster masala

Tuna tartare, pickled mooli, puffed rice,

Crab roulade, Compressed watermelon, mint oil, mascarpone

Mustard panna cotta, heritage beetroot, goats cheese crumble

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Soy and butter poached cod, pickled apples and fish roe buerre blanc

Sous vide fillet of beef, pommes anna, mushroom puree,

Angus rib eye, mushroom puree, beef tea, marcaine potaoes

Swordfish, pea and potato pancake, warm tartare sauce

Sea trout with ruby chard, clams, peas, beetroot buerre blanc

Duck breast with poached cherries, duck jus, pommes anna

Braised sicilian rabbit

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Thai green curried pineapple

Pumpkin custard tart, ginger cinnamon cream

Salted caramel tart, praline cream, vanilla bean ice cream

Chocolate and brown butter ganache, coconut , French vanilla ice cream, crumble

Ricotta and pistachio cannoli with macerated fruits and strawberry soup

Easter menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Deviled eggs

Arancini with tomato basil sauce

Caponata bruschetta

Caramelized red onion and feta cheese bruschetta

Crispy Polenta with crispy prosciutto and mushroom puree

Had and cheese spinach puffs

Scotch eggs with tarragon salad cream

White bean hummus with crostini and olives

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Slow roasted leg of lamb with garlic anchovy butter

Honey pineapple glade Ham

Roasted Rack of lamb with mint sauce

Whole roasted chickens

Roasted pork tenderloins with caramelized apples and jus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Green bean casserole with crispy onions

Arugula salad with Parmesan and cashews , red balsamic vinaigrette

Soused vegetables with maple reduction

Cobb salad with honey mustard dressing

Potato dauphinoise

Sweet potato terrine

Classic Caesar salad

Potato fondant

Horseradish potato puree

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Carrot and ginger cake with cream cheese icing

Cardamom and orange crème brûlée with raspberries

Chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream and raspberries

Apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream

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Chef Kevin's reviews

4.7

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28 services

Kevin was amazing! He showed up on time, he was friendly, and most importantly his food was delicious. 12/10 stars. Made our night memorable!

Chef Kevin surpassed my expectations. He prepared the most romantic anniversary dinner for my parents who are in their 90's. As it was a surprise, Chef Kevin sent me an E-menu in advance of the event. He was professional, set up immediately, and within minutes the most delicious smells started coming from the kitchen. Chef Kevin was working in less than ideal conditions in my parents' tiny kitchen with their 20-year-old oven. He was charming, warm and compassionate, taking time to describe each course for a true gourmet experience. I was initially apprehensive about hiring a chef because my parents are very picky eaters, but they enjoyed everything from the appetizer to dessert. I've never seen them eat so enthusiastically and Chef Kevin's warmth put them at ease and made them love the professional chef experience. I highly recommend the Take a Chef process and would definitely hire Chef Kevin again.

Booking Kevin to be the private chef for my husbands birthday dinner was the best decision I could’ve made. Not only was it a great and unique surprise for my husband but we enjoyed the overall experience so much and to top it off, Kevin was so professional, polite and just amazing company overall. Every single meal was made with so much love and was absolutely delicious and well presented. I have young kids who are picky eaters and even they managed to finish and actually enjoy their meal. Kevin also left my kitchen cleaner then it was before. You won’t regret booking with Kevin, he’s incredible.

Kevin was great, from beginning to end! I asked him to bring wine that would pair well with his menu and he went above and beyond! The main dish was to die for! A chicken dish that literally melted in my mouth and potatoes that were to die for. If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear the food had crack in it! Book this man! He is absolutely worth it.

We had Chef K booked for a 50th birthday dinner and of course we got a snow storm on the same day! He arrived safe and started cooking right away. The food was incredible and I heard one of the guests say they wish they could lick their plate!! I will definitely use him again!

It was truly a wonderful experience, being able to have fine dining from the comfort of your own home. Absolutely would recommend it to anyone looking for a similar experience. The chef was able to explain what goes into the meal preparation and even provide us a few tips to enhance our own cooking at home.

Chef Kevin was great and helped to clarify questions I had regarding the private chef experience. Food exceeded expectations!

My sister's and I had an incredible experience with Take a Chef, in particular, Chef Kevin. We were celebrating my sister's 60th birthday and she was overjoyed with the experience of having a personalized gourmet meal without even having to leave the house. I have already recommended Take a Chef to all my family and friends and I will definitely use them again.

Kevin was amazing! He showed up on time, he was friendly, and most importantly his food was delicious. 12/10 stars. Made our night memorable!