In-home dining
Our passion is food. Tired of hosting a party and spending the entire time in the kitchen? Too busy to prepare that special meal for your next event?
From your kitchen to your table...
Relax, sit back and let Chef Karen and her team, work with you to plan, cook and serve the perfect meal!
Chef Karen will collaborate with you to plan your customized menu, shop, cook, and serve your meal and best of all, leave your kitchen spotless! A personal chef is an economical alternative to dining out or ordering in. Chef Karen will bring the gourmet experience to your door with gourmet or causal dinners and more.
How it works
Consultation
We will discuss your event, your food choices, suggested beverages, the number of attendees and schedule a time that works for you.
The service
We arrive at your home one hour before service begins, bringing any specialized equipment necessary to prepare your meal. Once the food is ready, you and your guests will enjoy professional tableside service for each course. To ensure you can fully relax, we provide a complete kitchen cleanup once the meal is concluded.
The meal
Each culinary experience is crafted using only the best hand-selected ingredients and health-conscious cooking methods. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared according to your personally curated menu.
The cost
Because every Hummingbird experience is unique, pricing is based on your customized menu and the size of your event or service. We invite you to a FREE 15 -minute discovery call to discuss your vision, after which we will provide a detailed proposal.
Please Note: Taxes and travel are extra.
Sample Menu Ideas
Here are some menu ideas that can help you get started planning your in-home dining experience!
A three course casual meal for two
APPETIZER:
Green apple salad drizzled with a honey lemon vinaigrette
ENTREE:
Pan seared chicken breast, aged Cheddar mash with apple jus
DESSERT:
Brown sugar and sauteed banana ripple
*A 50% deposit is required after choosing a menu or service to secure your event date. All payments can be made via Square by debit or credit card. Last minute event bookings (6 days or less) require full payment. No bookings available on holidays.
Three course vegetarian or vegan meal for two
APPETIZER:
Radicchio and fig salad — endive, radicchio, ginger, orange
or
Lentil Cakes with Garlic Aioli , Broccoli Microgeens
ENTREE:
Mushroom risotto, coconut scented with mushrooms and crispy spinach leaves
DESSERT:
Star anise and ice wine poached pears with blueberry Oat yogurt, berries and mint
*A 50% deposit is required after choosing a menu or service to secure your event date. All payments can be made via Square by debit or credit card. Last minute event bookings (7 days or less) require full payment. No bookings available on holidays.
A three course gourmet meal for two
APPETIZER:
Herb goat cheese mousse with Tulie cracker
ENTREE:
Butter-roasted Lamb Chops on sautéed chanterelles with spiced lentils
DESSERT:
Star anise and ice wine poached pears with blueberry honey yogurt, berries and mint
*A 50% deposit is required after choosing a menu or service to secure your event date. All payments can be made via Square by debit or credit card. Last minute event bookings (7 days or less) require full payment. No bookings available on holidays.
