Chef Nicolas Desinai

Personal Chef In Calgary

I am a professional chef with 30 years International's experience. I have worked in high end fine dining kitchen (3 stars Michelin) as well as helping in home catering and helping chef and owner to open restaurant.

I graduated cooking, pastry, sommelier in France (Dinard) and obtain this certification .

Since i am in Calgary be the Executive chef at : Priddis Greens golf course, Bow valley ranch, owner of la petite table in Okotoks.

here are a few of my best culinary accolades:

. Best young commis chef France 1995

. Gold medal cold plate Germany 1997

. Top chef golf course Priddis Greens golf course 2006

. Second in pairing wine Fetzer competition 2008

. Best French restaurant in Alberta (la petite table okotoks) 2009 . Michelin guide

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a part of my life, always taking and enjoying a good meal.

I learned to cook at...

School, where i do my diploma, with my mom, i was raise close to a farm, and with a lot of different recognize chef.

A cooking secret...

have the best flavour with the ingredients.And respect the product. And Knowledge.

Chef Nicolas's reviews

4.79

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90 services

Chef Nicolas and Jane were absolutely amazing. He cooked an incredible dinner for us that made a special occasion even more memorable. We would definitely enjoy this experience again!

Chef Nicolas was easy to work with to plan our dinner menu. He was accessible and helpful, including suggestions for our wine pairings. He told us of his plan to surprise us with "Amuse bouche" items to start our evening. He did not disappoint. Nicolas and his wife Jane worked together to offer us a lovely experience. They arrived an hour before our cocktails were scheduled to begin (exactly as agreed) to settle into our kitchen with all of their supplies and equipment. In addition, they brought all of the required tableware (plates, bowls, cutlery). All we provided was our own glassware, a cutting board and a mixing bowl! Jane set our table while Nicolas worked in the kitchen. The food was plentiful and delicious. Presentation was impressive. And while we were enjoying a tasty creme brule dessert, Nicolas and Jane were clearing up and preparing to leave. They left the kitchen as clean and tidy as they found it. Thank you Chef Nicolas and Jane!

Chef Nicolas was engaging without being intrusive. It felt like we were able to have a lovely romantic anniversary dinner (with our 3 month old tagging along) in our home that actually exceeded what we could have had at a restaurant.

Would highly recommend chef Nicolas to anyone looking for a phenomenal dining experience. I booked this for my parents as a Christmas present and they had a great night with the chef and cannot stop talking about how amazing every dish was. Will definitely be booking again for the next special occasion!

Chef Nicholas was fantastic and the food was incredible

Amazing food! We were very impressed!

Nicolas was wonderful in every way. This was our first in home chef led sinning experience. We would absolutely book again.

Chef Nicolas was incredible! His food was absolutely delicious, and we loved the experience of having him in our home. Would recommend him to anyone.

Was an incredible experience. Got this as a gift for my grandfather and he was extremely pleased with the entire experience. Food was exceptional and presentation was amazing. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Chef Nicolas Desinai went above and beyond with his surprise muse bouche(s). The hors d'oeuvres kept coming and the menu hadn’t started yet. The attention to detail and thought that went into the menu and delivery was remarkable. The food was the perfect temperature and very delicious. He brought a server and a dishwasher with him so there was no waiting between courses or waiting for everyone to get their meals etc. we highly recommend chef Nicolas and will definitely have him back 10/10

Our take a chef experience with Nicholas was amazing. We learned about the food he prepared for us, his experience as a professional chef over the last 30 years and his philosophy on how to be a great chef and respect the ingredients. The food was absolutely incredible. We will definitely be seeking Take a Chef and Nicholas’s services in the future! Chefs kiss*

Nicolas provided a fantastic chef experience!!

had an amazing experience i would recommend chef Nicolas any time. he made my wife's 40th birthday one for the memory books.

Chef Nicolas went above and beyond in his service. He presented many extra bites that were unexpected and very creative. He and Jane were very professional and they left our kitchen spotless! They also packaged up our leftovers and we were very happy to enjoy them the next day. We would recommend Chef Nicolas to anyone wanting to try a personal chef experience.

Very communicative and helped me organise this as a gift. Feedback was that it was an amazing meal. Thanks Nicolas!

Hello, please add my 5 star rating and review for the Chef Nicolas Desinai, Calgary AB. July 15th, 2022 Thank you again for a lovely meal and experience. Chef was courteous, efficient and cleaned up as he went, minimal chatter unless we engaged him in conversation. Chef's skills were exquisite and the dishes he prepared were delicious! Well worth the investment.

Chef Nicolas provided an incredible experience to our group. We all felt the quality of the meal and value of the experience was well above what we paid. We would absolutely do this again and would happily have Chef Nicolas provide the experience as well. The plating was exceptional and the taste was unbelievable. Portion sizes were perfect as well. Thanks Chef!!

Excellent experience, amazing food, we had a fantastic night. Thank you chef!

I continue to recommend this to others. It was a great bday present and experience.

Nicolas cooked my fiancé and I an amazing meal. Everything looked incredible, was delicious and we had a wonderful time. It is very evident he is a highly trained chef with a lot of experience. If you’re looking for a personal chef, I definitely recommend booking Nicolas!