Marina hosted our ATB year-end and it was the highlight of our retreat. We still talk about the chimichurri lamb a year later.
Sarah K.2 weeks ago
Your Table.Your Guests.Your Private Chef.
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Private dinners · Tasting menus · Off-menu cravings
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For your team
Team building events that bond.
Corporate culinary entertainment.
High-stakes energy, low-stress execution. From immersive corporate cooking competitions to elegant networking receptions, we break the ice through global cuisines. We don't just cook together — we entertain, bond, and inspire your team.
from $85per guest · 10 min
Reserve our kitchenFor your table
Luxury private chef experiences.
A tasting menu, brought to your home.
Bring the sophistication of a global tasting menu into your private space. Impeccably plated, narrative-driven dishes tailored entirely to your guests' palates. I handle the kitchen, the ambiance, and the clean-up — you simply host.
from $100per guest
Reserve a dateFor your audience
Culinary speaker.
On food, culture, and what we inherit.
Bring a fresh, inspiring perspective to your next event with a captivating presentation on food, culture, and the generational threads that connect us all. Marina's lifelong culinary journey began in childhood, watching her Nonna transform simple ingredients into meaningful family traditions.
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Connect with chefThe Chimichurri.
Now at Calgary Co-op. Hand-jarred, slow-blended and tasty — the same one we use on our steaks!
You choose the culinary world,our head chef handles the rest.
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Heard aroundthe table.
Marina cooked our 50th-birthday dinner. Brought the menu, the music, and the playful spirit. Guests stayed three hours past plan.
James R.1 month ago
Italian night class with my partner. Marina makes you feel like you've been cooking with her for years. Worth every penny.
Amelia D.3 weeks ago
Booked her for a corporate cooking competition. Six teams, three hours, zero stress. Ran the whole thing like a pro.
Michael T.2 months ago
Best chimichurri in Calgary. Bought one jar at Co-op, went back the next day for two more.
Diana M.5 days ago
Anniversary dinner at home. Felt like dinner with a friend who happens to cook at a Michelin level. Generous and genuinely fun.
Chris H.6 weeks ago
Knife skills + chimichurri masterclass. Walked in nervous, walked out making homemade pasta. Wow.
Rachel B.1 week ago
Marina hosted our ATB year-end and it was the highlight of our retreat. We still talk about the chimichurri lamb a year later.
Sarah K.2 weeks ago
Marina cooked our 50th-birthday dinner. Brought the menu, the music, and the playful spirit. Guests stayed three hours past plan.
James R.1 month ago
Italian night class with my partner. Marina makes you feel like you've been cooking with her for years. Worth every penny.
Amelia D.3 weeks ago
Booked her for a corporate cooking competition. Six teams, three hours, zero stress. Ran the whole thing like a pro.
Michael T.2 months ago
Best chimichurri in Calgary. Bought one jar at Co-op, went back the next day for two more.
Diana M.5 days ago
Anniversary dinner at home. Felt like dinner with a friend who happens to cook at a Michelin level. Generous and genuinely fun.
Chris H.6 weeks ago
Knife skills + chimichurri masterclass. Walked in nervous, walked out making homemade pasta. Wow.
Rachel B.1 week ago
Knife skills + chimichurri masterclass. Walked in nervous, walked out making homemade pasta. Wow.
Rachel B.1 week ago
Anniversary dinner at home. Felt like dinner with a friend who happens to cook at a Michelin level. Generous and genuinely fun.
Chris H.6 weeks ago
Best chimichurri in Calgary. Bought one jar at Co-op, went back the next day for two more.
Diana M.5 days ago
Booked her for a corporate cooking competition. Six teams, three hours, zero stress. Ran the whole thing like a pro.
Michael T.2 months ago
Italian night class with my partner. Marina makes you feel like you've been cooking with her for years. Worth every penny.
Amelia D.3 weeks ago
Marina cooked our 50th-birthday dinner. Brought the menu, the music, and the playful spirit. Guests stayed three hours past plan.
James R.1 month ago
Marina hosted our ATB year-end and it was the highlight of our retreat. We still talk about the chimichurri lamb a year later.
Sarah K.2 weeks ago
Knife skills + chimichurri masterclass. Walked in nervous, walked out making homemade pasta. Wow.
Rachel B.1 week ago
Anniversary dinner at home. Felt like dinner with a friend who happens to cook at a Michelin level. Generous and genuinely fun.
Chris H.6 weeks ago
Best chimichurri in Calgary. Bought one jar at Co-op, went back the next day for two more.
Diana M.5 days ago
Booked her for a corporate cooking competition. Six teams, three hours, zero stress. Ran the whole thing like a pro.
Michael T.2 months ago
Italian night class with my partner. Marina makes you feel like you've been cooking with her for years. Worth every penny.
Amelia D.3 weeks ago
Marina cooked our 50th-birthday dinner. Brought the menu, the music, and the playful spirit. Guests stayed three hours past plan.
James R.1 month ago
Marina hosted our ATB year-end and it was the highlight of our retreat. We still talk about the chimichurri lamb a year later.
Sarah K.2 weeks ago
Things peoplealways ask.
The ones that arrive in my inbox most weeks. If yours isn't here, send it over.
01How far in advance should I book?
The calendar opens for Sept 2026 onward — most dates land six to eight weeks out, though I keep room for a sudden Tuesday.
02Do you bring everything, or do I need to prep?
I bring all the ingredients, sometimes extra plates and extra staff.
03How do you handle allergies and dietary needs?
Allergens are non-negotiable. Preferences are a love letter — vegan, halal, kosher, low-FODMAP, picky eight-year-old. Tell me everything and the menu bends.
04Can the menu change on the night?
The menu can sway — the market always wins. If the halibut isn't right at five o'clock, it isn't on the plate at seven.
05Do you travel?
Looking to book a chef but you're out of town or country? Chef Marina can travel anywhere with paid travel and accommodation. Separate day rates apply — contact me for more details.
06What does the private chef experience cost?
From $100 per guest for a four-course tasting menu, scaling with the menu and the headcount. Wine pairings, music, service and rentals are itemized in the proposal — no surprises.
07Will you stay and serve, or just cook?
Both, almost always. I cook, I plate, I tell the story behind each course. For larger evenings I bring a quiet partner — you'll barely notice the second pair of hands.
08What is fine dining in the comfort of my home?
Luxury dinners don't have to be in a restaurant. With this service you can have the restaurant experience right in your own home.
You can select from a wide variety of food choices — or be surprised with a chef's choice menu. The menu can have as many courses as you want.
09How does it work?
Chef Marina expertly chooses all ingredients by hand, then cooks and serves the meal at your house. Afterwards there is full kitchen clean-up as if no one was ever there — saving you time and energy to relax and enjoy the evening with your guests.
Whether it's a dinner party, a birthday, a wedding shower, a corporate dinner or a friendly gathering, this service is always a unique, comfortable, and fun dining experience.
From sauces to pasta to meats, most of everything prepared is made from scratch with the highest-quality ingredients sourced for a healthy, flavourful menu — except some desserts that may need to be prepared the day before.
Tell me what you'rein the mood for.
Booking from this summer onward.