F A Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does meal prep cost in Toronto?
Meal prep services in Toronto start from $55/Hour + HST + groceries. With the minimum booking of 3- hour session it starts from $165 +HST.
Q: How much does a Proud Palate chef cost for a dinner party in Toronto?
Private chef services in Toronto start at $60/guest for appetizer parties and Starting at $95 per person for private dinners. Pricing is customized based on the number of guests, menu selection, and service requirements.
Q: We have a serious allergy in the family, can you accommodate?
Please tell us about any allergies during your consultation. We can discuss your specific needs, kitchen environment and whether we can safely accommodate them.
Q: Where can I hire a personal chef in Toronto?
Proud Palate offers Toronto personal chef services, including in-home meal prep and private dining experiences
Q: Can I get a private chef in condos downtown Toronto?
Yes, our Toronto personal chefs are experienced working in condo kitchens downtown.
Q: Do you provide groceries or do I buy them
We offer grocery shopping services upon request.
Q: Can I get customized weekly menus?
Yes! Your menus are totally customized each week based on your preferences for ingredients and flavours.
Q: Which neighborhoods in Toronto do you current have services at?
We offer personal chef and meal prep services across Toronto, including Downtown, West End, East, and Midtown.
Q: How long does a private chef stay in my home for a meal prep session?
The minimum meal prep in-home session is 3 hours.
Q: Is hiring a personal chef in Toronto worth the money?
Yes. A delivery meal for two in Toronto can cost $70+, while our personal chef services start at $185 for five days of meals, offering better value, quality, and customization.
Q: Do you offer vegan, keto, or gluten-free meal prep
Yes, we offer fully customized meal prep in Toronto, including vegan, keto, gluten-free, and other dietary preferences.
Q: Can you cook for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, proposals)?
Yes, we provide private chef services in Toronto for special occasions, creating memorable, restaurant-quality experiences at home.
Q: What is the difference between a private chef dinner and catering?
Many people confuse private chef services with bulk drop-off catering, but they are entirely different experiences. Drop-off catering usually involves food prepared off-site inside commercial kitchens and large batches are delivered in disposable trays.
In contrast, our private chef experiences are fully custom and executed live on-site. We bring a professional a Chefs Team to your home or party room kitchen to prep, cook, and plate a multi-course or family-style meal at peak freshness, complete with dedicated on-site service and full kitchen clean-up when we're finished.