Chef Kyle Billman

Private Chef in Hawkesbury

I have been cooking professionally for over 20 years. Food has long been a true passion. I grew up in the small country town in Oregon, picking vegetables from our garden and catching salmon with my father. Having spent the last 17 years living in Florida, southern cuisine has become a large part of my life. Restaurants I worked at include Michelin starred French fusion, classic French bistro and American style grills. Working with people from all over the world and being well traveled helped me perfect creativity in my menus.

For me, cooking is...

My life it has been a passion and a career learning new technique and flavors is always enjoyable to me.

I learned to cook at...

I attended le cordon bleu in Portland OR. To learn patisserie and my lifetime of experience working with amazing chefs.

A cooking secret...

Using the freshest highest quality local ingredients that I can find mixed with fresh herbs and spices and proper cooking techniques.

My menus

New Orleans

STARTER

All inclusive

Crab cakes bites, Cajun remoulade

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken and smoked sausage gumbo cooked in a dark roux with okra and spices

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Cajun Atlantic salmon fillet with corn maque choux and lemon butter sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Southern bread pouding, whiskey caramel

Italian/Mediterranean - Indulge

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Caesar salad, garlic Parmesan dressing, herbed croutons

Heirloom tomato salad, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil oil (vegetarian)

Pan seared halloumi cheese and tomatoes with mint and olive oil (vegetarian)

Sardines, olives, labneh

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef carpaccio, shaved pecorino, pickled shallots, capers, toasted pistachio

Baked feta, grape tomatoes, basil, olives, baguette (vegetarian)

Roasted butternut squash soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, creme fraiche (vegetarian)

Mediterranean dip platter, pita (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Herb crusted Canadian lamb rack, crispy polenta cake, sautéed spring vegetables

Penne alla vodka, pangrattato

Fresh pasta, mushroom ragout, herbs (vegetarian)

Chicken piccata

DESSERT

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Olive oil cake, slow roasted strawberries, creme fraiche

Chocolate molten cake with sea salt caramel and vanilla Coaticook ice cream

Vanilla bean creme brulee, berries, shortbread

Eton mess, meringue, whipped cream, berries

Manly Meal

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Chicken and waffles, spicy maple syrup

FIRST COURSE

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Beer cheese soup, crispy bacon, spicy croutons

MAIN COURSE

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Beer braised beef cheek, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, stout reduction

DESSERT

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Gooey dark coco and stout brownies, covered in beer caramel

Italian/Mediterranean - Basic

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Antipasto of local artisanal cured meats, olives, peppers, and provolone cheese

Caesar salad, black garlic dressing, Parmesan

Roasted asparagus, shaved manchego cheese, olive oil, roasted grape tomato (vegetarian)

Polenta cake with roasted tomato, Quebec feta cheese, arugula (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken parmigiana

Penne with vodka sauce, pangrattato

Seared cod with lemon butter

Roasted mushroom pappardelle, herb cream (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Basque style cheesecake, berries

Pouding chomeur, vanilla bean whipped mascarpone

Flourless chocolate cake, Quebec strawberries, maple whipped cream

Surprise - Exclusive

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Seared foie gras, sunflower sprouts, maple flakes, crispy duck skin

Shrimp ceviche with roasted tomato, olives, crispy flatbread

Endive spears, Quebec ricotta, crispy maple glazed prosciutto

Gaspesie shrimp toast

FIRST COURSE

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Kobe beef tataki, pickled beets, sake vinaigrette

Scallop crudo, gooseberry coulis

Heirloom tomato salad, burrata, sourdough focaccia (vegetarian)

Duck confit ravioli, lemon brown butter

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared filet mignon, mashed ratte potato, red wine demi

Butter poached monkfish loin, roasted mushrooms, black rice, yuzu

Ricotta cheese gnocchi with mushroom ragu and rosemary cream sauce (vegetarian)

Grilled tomahawk steak, vegetables, parsnip puree

DESSERT

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Taro cake with maple cookie crumble

Olive oil cake, roasted strawberries, creme fraiche

Black sesame panna cotta, sesame crumble,

Sticky toffee pouding, butterscotch sauce

Mediterranean

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Endive Spears with maple roasted tomatoes, feta cheese and jalapeño jam

FIRST COURSE

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Sardines, olives, labneh

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Herb crusted Canadian lamb rack, crispy polenta cake, sautéed spring vegetables

DESSERT

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Rosemary panna cotta with berry compote and shortbread crumble

Steakhouse

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Welsh rarebit

FIRST COURSE

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Frisée salad with roasted cherry tomato, crispy bacon, maple vinaigrette, soft boiled egg

MAIN COURSE

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Pan seared hanger steak, crispy duck fat potatoes, roasted asparagus, sauce bearnaise

DESSERT

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Eton mess, meringue, whipped mascarpone, berries

Quebec classsic flavours

STARTER

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Gaspesie shrimp toast

FIRST COURSE

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Grass fed beef tartare, baby arugula, maple aioli, crostini

MAIN COURSE

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Cider braised pork shank, root vegetable hash

DESSERT

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Pouding chomeur with vanilla Coaticook ice cream and maple cream sauce

New Orleans

STARTER

All inclusive

Crab cakes bites, Cajun remoulade

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken and smoked sausage gumbo cooked in a dark roux with okra and spices

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Cajun Atlantic salmon fillet with corn maque choux and lemon butter sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Southern bread pouding, whiskey caramel

Italian/Mediterranean - Indulge

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Caesar salad, garlic Parmesan dressing, herbed croutons

Heirloom tomato salad, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil oil (vegetarian)

Pan seared halloumi cheese and tomatoes with mint and olive oil (vegetarian)

Sardines, olives, labneh

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef carpaccio, shaved pecorino, pickled shallots, capers, toasted pistachio

Baked feta, grape tomatoes, basil, olives, baguette (vegetarian)

Roasted butternut squash soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, creme fraiche (vegetarian)

Mediterranean dip platter, pita (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Herb crusted Canadian lamb rack, crispy polenta cake, sautéed spring vegetables

Penne alla vodka, pangrattato

Fresh pasta, mushroom ragout, herbs (vegetarian)

Chicken piccata

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Olive oil cake, slow roasted strawberries, creme fraiche

Chocolate molten cake with sea salt caramel and vanilla Coaticook ice cream

Vanilla bean creme brulee, berries, shortbread

Eton mess, meringue, whipped cream, berries

Manly Meal

STARTER

All inclusive

Chicken and waffles, spicy maple syrup

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beer cheese soup, crispy bacon, spicy croutons

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beer braised beef cheek, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, stout reduction

DESSERT

All inclusive

Gooey dark coco and stout brownies, covered in beer caramel

Italian/Mediterranean - Basic

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Antipasto of local artisanal cured meats, olives, peppers, and provolone cheese

Caesar salad, black garlic dressing, Parmesan

Roasted asparagus, shaved manchego cheese, olive oil, roasted grape tomato (vegetarian)

Polenta cake with roasted tomato, Quebec feta cheese, arugula (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken parmigiana

Penne with vodka sauce, pangrattato

Seared cod with lemon butter

Roasted mushroom pappardelle, herb cream (vegetarian)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Basque style cheesecake, berries

Pouding chomeur, vanilla bean whipped mascarpone

Flourless chocolate cake, Quebec strawberries, maple whipped cream

Chef Kyle's reviews

4.78

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110 services

We had an incredible experience with Chef Kyle. He was punctual, cooked a delicious meal and did a great job with clean up afterwards. Would definitely recommend him!

Chef Kyle was awesome for our bachelor party! Really great food and fun to have around for a night!

Had an amazing dinner prepared by Chef Kyle. Everything was absolutely delicious! We had a fantastic night.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Kyle cook a private three-course dinner for our bachelorette party just outside of Montreal—and it completely made the night. There were seven of us, and he created the most extraordinary, intimate dining experience that we’ll never forget. The menu was a celebration of Canadian ingredients and local producers. We started with a lobster roll that might be the best lobster we’ve ever had—perfectly fresh and buttery. The second course was a corn purée (almost like elevated grits) served with duck and the most perfect summer asparagus. And dessert? A warm apple crumble with whiskey caramel and local ice cream that we’re still dreaming about. Beyond the incredible food, Chef Kyle was professional, warm, and attentive. He handled everything—from prep to plating to cleaning every last dish—and left the space spotless. The whole experience was seamless and elevated, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. Thank you, Chef Kyle, for such a special night!

Kyle did an amazing job cooking an American Thanksgiving for us in a somewhat spartan kitchen. He arrived exactly on time, cooked and plated a textbook holiday feast for 12 people (and the guests said it was one of the best they ever had). Ingredients were fresh (you could tell just with the cranberry sauce) and Kyle had several recommendation about where to eat in Montreal. We absolutely will work with him again and highly recommend him.

Chef Kyle was amazing. We really enjoyed our experience. Communication was excellent and there were no surprises. We would highly recommend him.

Kyle was amazing! We had a group of 7 rambunctious girls at the house for a bachelorette party while he cooked, and he was the perfect balance of discreet and engaging throughout the night! He was on time, finished preparing and cooking early and let us decide when to sit down for service. Plates were beautiful, every dish was AMAZING (even with a gluten-free restriction), and we thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. Would highly recommend Chef Kyle!!

Chef Kyle was amazing, he was very engaging with everyone explained everything he was doing. The food was extremely delicious, presentation was great. 10/10 recommend anyone to book with him.

Chef Kyle did an amazing job. All the courses were fantastic and adjusted to the dietary requirements of everyone on our group. Everyone cleared their plates on each course - it was just that good. I would highly recommend Kyle for his culinary skills. And in addition, he left the kitchen in better shape than when he arrived. Everything was thoroughly cleaned and the dish washer was loaded and started. Chef Kyle made our 90th birthday dinner and event top remember.

Kyle was super friendly and accommodating to all of our needs. He made some delicious food and was a very nice, trustworthy professional.

Chef Kyle was amazing! He was on time, cleaned the kitchen spotless and the food was incredible! Thank you!

Thank you to Chef Kyle for a fantastic evening! Beautiful 4-course meal for a bachelorette that took into account dietary restrictions. Highly recommend!

Had an incredible dinner prepared by chef Kyle as a highlight of an unforgettable bachelorette party weekend! From his communication prior to the event, the menu suggestions, his interaction with the guests, his organization, food presentation and taste plus his discreet cleanup at the end of the night, Chef Kyle made it a perfect event!! I had never hired a private chef before but I would not hesitate to use his services and Take A Chef again! 5/5 stars ⭐️

We had a dinner party with Chef Kyle and it was fantastic. He was well organized and prepared. Clearly, he knows how to navigate a kitchen. He has a relaxed and calming personality and interacted with our guests with ease and professionalism, yet was quiet and discreet when appropriate. He left our kitchen very clean. And the best part? The food was soooo delicious...tasty, flavourful, presented well. The evening was much better than going to a restaurant. I look forward to having him treat us in the future!

We had a great meal with chef Kyle. The food was amazing !

We loved our experience with Chef Kyle! He prepared four incredible dinners for us while we stayed at a cottage near St-Sauveur. His delicious meals were enjoyed by our entire group, including two toddlers. We will definitely be hiring him again!

Kyle was amazing!! All of us were very impressed

Chef Kyle was amazing. Food was incredible and he is a really cool dude to hang with that we wanted him to have dinner with us the last night! Def recommend!

I am so glad that we found Chef Kyle! His communication and professionalism was much appreciated and the food was so delicious! Everyone enjoyed his presence as well as the menu. Highly recommend and would definitely hire again.

Chef Kyle est extraordinaire. Je vous le recommande fortement.

We had an incredible experience with Chef Kyle. He was punctual, cooked a delicious meal and did a great job with clean up afterwards. Would definitely recommend him!

Chef Kyle was awesome for our bachelor party! Really great food and fun to have around for a night!

Had an amazing dinner prepared by Chef Kyle. Everything was absolutely delicious! We had a fantastic night.