I work primarily within the city limits of Winnipeg, and travel fees are assessed when the venue is  ≥ 45 km from my prep kitchen. In Manitoba, I will travel as far as Riding Mountain and Brandon, and in Ontario, as far as Lake of the Woods!

I can accommodate a maximum of 20 people for private dining experiences. With any dinner with more than 10 guests, you can expect to see a guest chef or assistant in the kitchen with me at no cost to you :)

I recommend reaching out right away once you’ve decided that you would like to hire a private chef for your event. As of December 2025, bookings have consistently been filled six weeks prior to the next available booking date, and are on a first-come first-served basis.

I take a hybrid approach to sourcing my ingredients– While there are numerous local ingredients available close to home, we are in Manitoba, and some items are unavailable locally in the fall/winter months. I regularly order from Fireweed Co-op, Winnipeg Specialty Meats, Vic’s Market, Storsley Bison Ranch, and purchase produce from St. Norbert Farmer’s Market year-round and St. Leon’s from May to October.

At this time, I offer wine pairings for all events, and cocktail pairings for groups of 10 or more.

A major advantage to the private dining experience is that when a guest has an allergy or dietary restriction, I can design a menu around those needs and make the experience as inclusive as possible. I work with a variety of dairy-free, gluten free, and nut-free allergies, and am happy to prepare a halal meal upon request.

All ingredients and tools, with the exception of the stove, the fridge and the counter will be provided by me. I handle all raw foods in roto molded coolers kept below 4 degrees, and provide all tools required to complete the service.

My favourite part about private dining is that there are zero limits on what the experience can look like. My flagship service is a 4 course plated dinner, but I have prepared tapas, Omakase, tasting menus, family style experiences, and holiday parties for clients as well. I’m more than happy to incorporate client feedback and ideas into the event menu!

Pricing is based on a per person rate, and starts at $135 per person. This total will change depending on whether you would like enhancements to your experience such as charcuterie, wine pairings, or caviar service, and whether a travel fee is applied based on venue location.

In order to secure your private dining experience, a 25% deposit of the total balance must be paid. Full payment is due the day before the event, and I accept e-transfer (heyjakeday@gmail.com) or any of the available Square payment methods.

Everything is included in the per person cost of the event. Some clients insist on providing a gratuity, but this is in no way expected. If you truly enjoyed the dining experience, I would ask that you consider leaving me a 5 star review on Google, or sharing my social profiles with friends and family.

I’m happy to cook in any home kitchen set up, but I do request a minimum of one shelf of fridge space and four feet of continuous counter space totally cleared for dinner service. It is vital that the stove and oven are fully functional, which can be an issue in older homes with newer ranges. Please get in touch if you believe this might be a concern.

You can find menu items, sample menus and action shots in my Tastebook!

Plates, cutlery and glassware are the responsibility of the client. There may be some item specific dishes (e.g. bowls or small plates) that will be provided by chef depending on the offerings for that event.