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Our Chefs

Chef in the House brings top Toronto chefs to you - wherever you are. Whether you're hosting a private celebration, a team-building session, or a client appreciation event, we create interactive culinary experiences that are tailored to your group, your goals, and your space.

From homes to offices to event venues, our chefs deliver unforgettable evenings filled with lively connection, and exceptional food.

Chef Craig Harding, La Palma, Constantine, lasagna

Chef Craig Harding

SPECIALTY: CLASSIC ITALIAN, MEDITERRANEAN & EUROPEAN CUISINE

Chances are you've eaten Chef Craig Harding's food. He was owner and executive chef of Toronto’s renowned Italian restaurant Campagnolo, and current Dundas West hot spot La Palma. His latest outpost, Constantine, inside Toronto's chic boutique hotel The Anndore House, pays an homage to the diverse cuisine of distinct regions found in the Mediterranean.

Chef Craig's talents aren't limited to back of house, he's also a star in front of the camera, appearing on Food Network's Chef In Your Ear, and TLN’s Chef’s Bar. His love for food & travel can also be seen on TLN’s Opening Spain, where he and fellow chef Rob Rossi ventured to distant and remote locations throughout Spain to find the most authentic food possible. 

He’s made cooking his life’s work, and he’s hungry to show you his trade secrets.

Chef Kyle Rindinella

SPECIALTY: ROMAN, TUSCAN & PIEDMONTESE ITALIAN CUISINE

Chef Kyle Rindinella grew up just outside of Milan, where a deep love of Italian food and culture took root early. Now based in Toronto, Kyle is the Chef and Partner at the acclaimed Enoteca Sociale — a Michelin Bib Gourmand neighbourhood hot spot, focusing on Roman cuisine and Italian wine. 

Kyle’s food is a vibrant expression of the Italian food and culture scene in Canada — his passion lies in honoring tradition while embracing local, seasonal ingredients and always driven by story. His background in journalism means he doesn’t just cook food; he shares its meaning, connecting guests to the people, places, and ingredients behind every bite.

His deep and shameless knowledge of all things Italian wine only further rounds out his deck of hospitality cards — he’s the kind of chef you trust to guide you on the whole experience. Kyle is here to take you through your next food adventure, and hopes you challenge yourself along the way.

Chef Nick auf de Mauer

SPECIALTY: STEAKHOUSE, AMERICAN ITALIAN, MEDITERRANEAN, GLOBAL CUISINE

Living most of his life in downtown Toronto, Nick has always been influenced by the city’s diverse culinary offerings. Furthermore, it could be said that Nick has been a piece of the puzzle that has helped shape the culinary scene of what we see today. With over 20 years of experience working in places such as Canoe, Auberge Du Pommier, The Drake Hotel and many more, Nick would continue on to start Porchetta & Co. in 2010 where he created the city’s first hands-on Chef driven fast casual concept. Even though Nick is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of the company he remains a proud owner of the brand he created.

His cooking style is simple: take high-quality ingredients, treat them with love, respect, and let them speak for themselves through traditional and focused cooking techniques.

Chef Rob Rossi

SPECIALTY: NORTHERN ITALIAN & MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

“Part of cooking is entertaining.” That’s exactly what you’ll get with Michelin star chef Rob Rossi.

Rob is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences that connect people and bring them together around a table. In 2017 he closed his five-year-old critically acclaimed restaurant, Bestellen, to achieve his dreams of opening the sleek, authentic Italian eatery, Giulietta in the spring of 2018. Just months after opening, Giulietta was ranked number five in En Route Magazine’s Canada’s Best New Restaurants list.

In the fall of 2021 Rob opened up the highly anticipated Osteria Giulia in Yorkville where he serves Ligurian inspired dishes that have earned him a Michelin Star.

With over 15 years of experience in cooking and entertainment,  including a fan favourite performance as the runner-up in Season 1 of Top Chef Canada and ongoing culinary adventures on TLN TV, Chef Rossi brings a star quality to your event!

His goal has always been simple: to source quality ingredients and make people happy.

*Chef Rob is available for corporate bookings only.

Need help deciding?

Contact us and we'll walk you through which chef would be the best fit for your group.

 Also, what you see above isn’t all you get, we have a wide network of chefs for consideration, let’s talk!

Our Chef-led Experiences

Chef in the House offers a range of interactive dining experiences to choose from:

Private Dinner, Chef Rail

PRIVATE CHEF RAIL

Watch all the action unfold in your kitchen with a full demo from start to finish

Cooking Demonstration, Home Dining

CHEF-LED OOKING DEMO

Demonstration of one or more dishes

Group Dinner, Dine at home

GROUP PARTICIPATION

Hands-on help as guests work with Chef to collectively prepare the meal

Let’s talk cocktails….

From the classics, to signature cocktails inspired by our chefs, or something a little different from the norm, our experts are excited to create your custom libations.

COCKTAIL KITS

All aboard the Cocktail Express with the Cocktail Captain’s shake-and-make handcrafted and custom ordered cocktails.

COCKTAIL EXPERTS & MIXOLOGISTS

Looking to pair your meal with cocktail? We have beverage experts that are master mixologists to create any custom libation to suit your occasion.

Looking for more?

LEVEL-UP YOUR EVENT WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL CHEF IN THE HOUSE OFFERINGS:

GIFT BASKETS
Let us curate an array of surprises and delights to walk away with after dinner.

SHOP WITH CHEF
Ever wanted to know a chef’s shopping secrets? Here’s your chance to get the inside scoop!

SOMMELIER
Elevate your dining experience with the expertise of a Sommelier who can educate you with how your drink pairs perfectly with your meal.

RENTALS
Need inspiration to take your table setting to the next level? Let us create a beautiful tablescape for you.

SERVERS
If being hands-on isn’t your preference, we can provide an extra pair of hands. Note that servers are mandatory for groups of 8 or more.

DECOR & ENTERTAINMENT
As event experts, we can help plan and design a dream event, from simple elegance to elaborate excellence, we bring experience and ease.

Pricing

There is no one-size-fits-all Chef in the House experience. Prices vary per chef, meal & course selection, and the number of people at the table - however prices typically start around $275pp+HST for a 3 course meal for 6ppl.

Contact us for your custom quote today.