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In-Home Private Dining & Culinary Production. Based in Muskoka.

Elevated Dining, Delivered In Home

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Asset-Light Culinary Excellence

A Chef's Standard in Every Setting

Culinary & Media Arts for Muskoka's finest lakeside retreats. Chef Jesse Dorsay brings curated plating, refined service, and commercial-grade production directly to your cottage table, without the constraints of a traditional dining room.

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Private Dining Reservations

(647) 293-7917

Opening Hours

9:00am – 10:00pm

A Chef's Standard in Every Setting

Culinary & Media Arts for Muskoka's finest lakeside retreats. Chef Jesse Dorsay brings curated plating, refined service, and commercial-grade production directly to your cottage table, without the constraints of a traditional dining room.

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Signature Offerings

Crafted for Discerning Guests

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Private Chef Service

Chef Jesse Dorsay conducts every in-home service personally, from menu design and ingredient sourcing to final plating, ensuring a seamless and refined experience at your cottage.

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Curated Retail

Weekly meal subscriptions portioned in eco-friendly containers, designed for performance, recovery, and balanced everyday nutrition.

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Culinary Media

Food photography, video production, and culinary reels created to elevate your brand, menu, or event presence across every platform.

Seasonal Selections

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Chicken Supreme

Tier A

Family Style, Platters, including an appetizer seasonal market salad. Our Free-range chicken paired with wild mushroom / garlic cream / seasonal greens; & a seasonal fruit board. Please feel free to inquire about custom dessert options and dietary restrictions.

$650.00+

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Charcuterie Board - Seasonal

All Guests receive portions of 3 artisan cheeses / 3 cured meats / seasonal chutney / assorted dried fruits/ nuts / house pickles/ & crostini / inquire about ad-on options

$50 / Guest

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Seared Trout / Scallops

Tier B

Family Style, Platters, including an appetizer seasonal market salad. Our Seared trout / citrus & dill crème fraîche / root vegetable pickles, & a seasonal fruit board. Please feel free to inquire about custom dessert options and dietary restrictions. Scallop Option is Market Price (MP).

$750+ / M.P.

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Braised Short Rib / Premium Cut

Tier C

Plated or Family Style platters, including artisan bread service, appetizer seasonal market salad, our Bone-broth braised short rib or premium cut Market Price Steak option/ root vegetables / red wine jus / charred shallot / fresh pea tendril, & a seasonal fruit board. Please feel free to inquire about custom dessert options and dietary restrictions.

$850+ / M.P.

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Dark Chocolate Temptations

Dark chocolate chunk cookies / sea salt / seasonal berries / whipped vanilla or pistachio chantilly

Special Request

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Private Booking Intake

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Meet the Chef

Chef Jesse Dorsay

Jesse brings years of professional culinary training and a passion for high-end plating to every private engagement, transforming ordinary gatherings into memorable, chef-led experiences across Muskoka.

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Upcoming Engagements

Culinary Events

14 Jun

Lakeside Supper

An intimate four-course supper prepared in-home with seasonal Muskoka produce and a curated wine pairing.

05 Jul

Charcuterie Workshop

A hands-on session on building refined boards, pairing artisan cheeses and cured meats with house accompaniments.

28 Jun

Chef's Table

A limited private tasting experience featuring the Braised Short Rib with a focus on technique and plating.

19 Jul

Summer Brunch

A relaxed weekend brunch menu featuring smoked trout, seasonal fruit, and house-baked pastries served lakeside.

02 Aug

Late Night Supper

A refined late-night comfort menu crafted for celebrations, served with an emphasis on warmth and hospitality.

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Dessert Showcase

An evening devoted to plated desserts, featuring dark chocolate, seasonal berries, and whipped finishes.

Sam L.

Chef Jesse transformed our weekend gathering into an unforgettable evening. Every course was precise, refined, and beautifully presented from start to finish.

Aleena Peter

The subscription meals are thoughtfully portioned and genuinely nourishing. The macro breakdowns made our training schedule effortless to follow.

Client Experiences

Guest Testimonials

Guests from across Muskoka share their experiences with in-home dining, private events, and culinary production, reflecting the standard of service behind every plate.

Insights from the Kitchen

Journal & Culinary Notes

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Insights from the Kitchen

Seasonal Menu Planning for Lakeside Gatherings

2026

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Entertaining Essentials

Hosting Refined Charcuterie Experiences at Your Cottage

SUMMER

Private Dining Intake

+1 (647) 293-7917

Opening Hours

9:00am – 10:00pm

Culinary Excellence Redefined

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" To Every Friend, Lets Eat "

Creative Director & Private Chef - Jesse Dorsay

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