Jamaican Fine Dining
A refined take on island classics, built for smaller gatherings where every course tells a story.
$160 / personMinimum 10 guests
Private Chef & Catering · Chef Ricky
Restaurant-Quality Dining, Cooked in Your Home
Book A Private Chef for dinner parties, celebrations, and everything in between — rooted in Jamaican flavor and fine-dining craft.
10+ Years Fine Dining & Luxury Events
Fully Insured & Food Safety Certified
Custom Menus, Every Time
Serving Toronto & the GTA & Beyond
How It Works
Four steps between you and an unforgettable night
01
Choose Your Style
From an intimate 3-course dinner to a full-spread family buffet, pick the format that fits your night.
02
Share Your Preferences
Tell us your guest count, dietary needs, and what flavors excite you. Jamaican classics, global fusion, or a custom tasting menu — it's your call.
03
We Build the Menu Together
Chef Ricky designs a menu tailored to your event, your taste, and your guests — nothing off-the-shelf.
04
Sit Back and Enjoy
Chef Ricky arrives ahead of time, cooks fresh in your kitchen, serves, and cleans up. You just host.
Dining Styles
Pick the format that fits your night
Global Fusion Tasting Menu
Multi-course, globally inspired plates — think Jamaican-Italian or Japanese-inflected pairings.
$160 / personMinimum 10 guests
Family-Style Buffet
Relaxed, generous spreads perfect for birthdays, reunions, and big celebrations.
$160 / personMinimum 10 guests
Small Gathering Menu
A flexible option for intimate dinners under 10 guests — because great food shouldn't need a crowd.
Quoted per eventNo strict minimum
About Chef Ricky
A decade of craft, one table at a time
Meet Chef Ricky — Private Chef & Caribbean-Fusion Culinary Artist in Toronto
Chef Ricky brings more than a decade of fine dining, luxury event catering, and hospitality mastery to every table he serves. Rooted in the vibrant heritage of Jamaican cuisine and refined through years of hands-on hospitality work, his culinary voice is both deeply personal and globally informed — a rare fusion of soulful tradition and technical precision.
As the creative force behind Chef Ricky Private Dining & Catering, he designs bespoke menus that marry the bold, sun-soaked flavors of the Caribbean with the discipline of global technique — Italian elegance, French finesse, Japanese precision, Thai complexity, and the warmth of Southern soul food all find their place in his repertoire. Each menu is thoughtfully composed around the people it's created for, transforming private dinners and large-scale events alike into unforgettable culinary experiences.
What sets Chef Ricky apart is the intimacy of his craft: every dish is prepared in your home, for your guests, by a chef who has spent his career perfecting the small details that elevate a meal into a memory. Whether it's an intimate dinner party or a grand celebration, his approach is defined by artistry, attentiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
His culinary range spans six distinguished cuisines — Italian, French, Jamaican, Japanese, Thai, and Southern soul food — a versatility few private chefs can claim. Complementing this is a refined sommelier's sensibility, cultivated over two years at one of Yorkville's most esteemed wine bars, where he developed a nuanced understanding of wine and its harmony with food. Guests seeking expertly curated pairing recommendations will find in Chef Ricky not just a chef, but a true culinary curator.
Guest Reviews
What guests remember
“Chef Ricky turned our anniversary dinner into the best meal we've had all year — and we never left the house.”
“He built the entire menu around my mother's dietary needs without ever making it feel like a compromise.”
“The oxtail course had our guests silent. Then they asked for the recipe. He politely declined.”
“Arrived early, cooked beautifully, served every course, and left the kitchen cleaner than he found it.”
FAQ
Good to know
- How does booking work?
- Once you request a quote, we'll confirm your date, guest count, and preferences, then design a custom menu together before your event.
- What do I need to prepare?
- Just clear some fridge and counter space, and let us know your kitchen setup. Chef Ricky brings everything else — ingredients, equipment, and expertise.
- What time does the chef arrive?
- Chef Ricky arrives ahead of your event to prep, cook fresh on-site, serve, and clean up afterward — so you can fully enjoy your own event.
- Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
- Absolutely. Every menu is built around your guests' preferences and any dietary needs, allergies, or restrictions.
- What's your cancellation policy?
- Full payment is required to confirm your booking. Cancellations received in writing 14 or more days before the event date will be refunded in full, less the non-refundable booking fee ($250) and any non-recoverable payment processing fees or taxes. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the event forfeit the full payment. Reducing your guest count is accommodated up to 14 days before the event; changes after this point are billed at the originally confirmed count. Date changes are accommodated where availability allows, with a $250 rescheduling fee if requested 14+ days before the event; date changes within 14 days are treated as a cancellation. If Chef Ricky must cancel due to illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond our control, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule at no additional cost. Refunds are processed within 14 business days to the original payment method.
Get a Quote
Let's Plan Your Event
Share the details and Chef Ricky will come back with a menu direction and a quote.