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Let's Eat! Personal Chef Services Chef Kerina Dykstra of Let's Eat! Personal Chef Services, offers Customized Entree Services, Dinner Parties and Dinner For Two.

For more information please visit: www.letseatns.com or Contact Chef Kerina via Email: [email protected] or Phone: 902-300-1268.

31/12/2024

As 2024 winds down and we get ready to ring in the New Year 🥳I’d like to take this opportunity to send out my sincere thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful clients this year and every year since 2011 🥰 It’s been an absolute pleasure cooking for all of you!

A big Thank you to my Sous Chef William - it never ceases to amaze me how we have the ability to do what we do and still keep going strong! Thank you so much buddy!!

To my Amazing Partner Ian - Thank you so much for all your support in all the things! It’s been a challenge since my injury back in July and you have been absolutely incredible, I literally could not have done it without you!! You’re the absolute best and I’m so grateful ♥️

Thank you to my family and friends for your continued love and support over the years. I hope you all have an amazing evening and I wish you all the very best 2025!! 🥳🥂

Cheers and Much Love to you all! ♥️

Chef K

24/12/2024

Yesterday was the last two services of 2024! What a great way to end the season! It’s been a very busy few months and I’m enjoying the first few hours of down time with loved ones. Cheers to a snowy Christmas!! 🎄♥️

The Menu-
•Reuben Pickle Bites with Honey Mustard
•Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels
•Lobster Mac-n-Cheese
•Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
•Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki
•Barcelona Meatballs
•Spanakopita Puffs
•Tangy Herb Potato Salad with Asparagus

• Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Maple Butter

20/12/2024

Yesterday evening was the annual event for a group I’ve had the pleasure of serving for a number of years. It’s always nice to see familiar faces with lots of smiles and hugs. The full bellies and not much leftovers are confirmation I’ve done my job well. Thank you to my amazing partner Ian!! And for all of the attendees. It was a beautiful venue and a wonderful evening. Cheers and Happy Holidays to you all!!

The Menu~
•Melon & Prosciutto Skewers with Balsamic Reduction
•Layered Hot Smoked Salmon Dip with Pretzel Chips
•Bacon & Cheese Twists with Honey Mustard
•Buffalo Chicken Bites on Ruffled Chips
•Grape Jelly Meatballs (no pic)

12/12/2024

‘tis the season for holiday staff parties! Last night’s dinner service was the beginning of a fun filled murder mystery evening for this group. We had a great time working in this beautiful home, equipped with a chef’s kitchen! A big Thank you to my partner Ian for all you do! ♥️ Cheers and happy holidays to everyone! 🎄♥️

Pre-Dinner Nosh:
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Maple Butter
& Cranberry Brie Bites

Appie: Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Onions

Main Course: Herbed Chicken Roulade with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Duchess Potato, Whole Baby Carrots and French Beans

Dessert: Vanilla Bean & Dark Cherry Panna Cotta

08/12/2024

Last night we wrapped up the final Dinning Experience for 2024! It was a surprise Birthday Gift with some of the birthday girls favs! Happy faces and full bellies is the best way to end the season. Thank you and Cheers to you both!

The Menu~ Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Maple Butter & Digestive Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Main Course~ Salmon Nanaimo with Whisky Sauce, Roasted Garlic Chive Potato Purée, Carrots & Asparagus

Dessert~ Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Flourless Gateaux with Vanilla Bean Chantilly Cream & Raspberry Coulis

07/12/2024

Christmas Staff Dinner Parties are always a blast! Everyone has a chance to unwind and sit together to enjoy some tasty food and drinks. Cheers to this group of co-workers and Happy Holidays!!

The Menu~

Appie~ Spinach Salad with Apples, Candied Pecans, Feta and Maple Vinaigrette

Main~ Chicken a la King served with a Quenelle of Whipped Potato and Puff Pastry

Dessert~ Eggnog Brioche Bread Pudding served with warm Eggnog Rum Sauce

03/12/2024

It’s been a busy season with a number of different events!

The Menu~
Spanakopita Puffs
Ham & Cheddar Pinwheels
Charcuterie Cups
Bacon Devilled Eggs
Butter Tarts

03/12/2024

Another great evening with some long term clients/friends on Saturday evening. Lots of laughs, happy faces and full bellies! 🎄 🥂

The Menu~

Appie~ 5 Onion Soup with Cheesey Vol-Au-vents
Main~ Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Maple Glaze served with Duchess Potato, Turnip Crescents & Turned Zucchini
Dessert~ Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte

20/10/2024

I absolutely love doing themed Menus especially when it involves Local Wine Pairings ♥️ Last nights theme dinner party was all about paying tribute to all the Fall delights 🍁 💛🧡❤️ It was a great night with a wonderful group of ladies. Shout out to Ian for all his help ♥️ Cheers to the abundance and sharing moments together. 🥰

The Menu~

1st Course~ Curried Carrot & Apple Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Thyme

2nd Course~ Gnocchi with Smoked Yellow Tomato Confit with Fine Herbs

Main Course~ Chicken Supreme with Cranberry Orange Chutney, Dauphinoise Potatoes and Zucchini Ribbons

Dessert~ Maple Pumpkin Pots de Crèmes with Pumpkin Seed Brittle

05/10/2024

Thursday evenings service was so heartwarming ♥️ A wonderful family gathered together to celebrate some very significant milestones. These events are the exact reason I do what I do. Thank you to every who attended this special evening and Thank you my partner Ian for being there for this experience. ♥️♥️♥️

The Menu~

1st Course~ Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Sage, Walnuts and Sweet Potato Purée

~ Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Apples and Maple Vinaigrette

Main Course~ Cioppino featuring Local Seafood

~ Venison Goulash ~ served with Toasted Garlic Baguette

Dessert~ Wild Blueberry Upside Down Cake served with White Chocolate Sauce (No pics)

23/09/2024

Last nights evening service was a historic one! We did the first ever Dining Experience in the sparkly new Vineyard Dome! It’s worth noting this beauty has a higher elevation so the view is absolutely spectacular! It’s super spacious and full of all the luxurious things, including a sports car for a barbecue, which of course is very important because that’s where I do, the majority of the cooking 😉😉The guests were a lovely couple who were taking some time away to relax and enjoy a private birthday celebration. It’s so rewarding to see empty plates and there is no better compliment to hear “this exceeded all my expectations”. I love that, thank you so much!! Cheers to a wonderful evening and Happy Birthday!

The Menu~

1st Course ~ Charcuterie Board featuring house made Smoked Tomato Confit and Sweet and Tangy Peach Relish

Main Course ~ Bacon Braided Pork Tenderloin with Orange Glaze, Herbed Hassle Back Potatoes, Carrot Horseradish Purée and Parsnip Crisps

Dessert ~ Sticky Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding with Caramelized Pears

18/09/2024

What a wonderful service on Monday evening! This was a surprise gift from Wife to Husband and I believe they were both happy! We enjoyed some laughs and great conversation with this amazing couple. Cheers and Happy Birthday!!🥳🎉

The Menu~

1st Course~ Seared Scallops with Fresh Pesto Spaghettini, Peppercorn Goat Cheese and Smoked Tomato Confit

Main Course~ Striploin Steaks with Pan Butter Herb Sauce, Horseradish Smashed Potatoes, Zucchini Fans and Red Pepper

Dessert~ Valley Apple Tarte Tatin for Two served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

12/09/2024

Last nights service was a special one… it was the first Dining Experience with ! This lovely couple were gifted a two night stay at the retreat as well as a Dining Experience in the Cedar Dome with Me and my amazing partner 😉Their adult children wanted to do some special for them and I believe they nailed it! We had a wonderful and memorable evening. Thank you to everyone who came together to make this happen. ♥️ And a big Thank you to the owners, Shawna & Mark for creating and sharing the beautiful gem! If you haven’t had the opportunity to stay at the retreat, I invite you to check it out. Perhaps you’ll see me there again 😉

The Menu~

Appie~ Crab Cakes with Sweet and Tangy Peach Relish, Local Micro Greens Salad

Main~ Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Maple Sauce, Rosti Potatoes, Roasted Coriander Butter Carrots $ Line Pickled Red Onion

Dessert ~ Lemon Meringue Pie Tartlets

20/08/2024

We worked our magic last night for this last minute 30th Wedding Anniversary! Two amazing couples gathered to enjoy the peaceful luxury that is VS and some of my culinary sorcery 😉 😉 Another big Thank you to my partner Ian for all that you do. ♥️ This would not have come together so quickly without your support. Thanks and congratulations again to the happy couples and for a wonderful evening! Cheers!

The Menu~

Appie~ Lobster Risotto with Chives

Main~ Salmon en Papillote with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Fresh Herb Julienne Vegetables

Main~ Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Maple Ice Wine Macerated Fruit

18/08/2024

Friday evening a wonderful group of friends gathered to celebrate the hosts 10th wedding anniversary. It was an evening focussed on Nova Scotia products and local delights. A big shout out to my team, Ian and Cassandra, you both rocked it out and I’m so grateful for all your help!! We had a very extensive menu but here are a few pics from this very special night… congratulations again to the happy couple ♥️

08/08/2024

This is a bit of a different post… I really want to express how incredibly grateful I am for all the help during this painful injury. As a Chef, I spend a lot of time on my feet so I literally couldn’t do my job without the support of my amazing partner. ♥️ Ian has been there for me since day 1 helping with allllll the things. You are an absolute legend and I appreciate you, thank you so much!! ♥️ As a small business owner, it’s so important to be there for your clients. But sometimes we need people to be there for us too. So, I also want to thank my family and friends for the continued love and support. I appreciate it more than I can say. Thank you so much, I love you all!!

Last nights evening service was an example of team work and determination at its finest! ♥️

The Menu~

Appie~ Watermelon Gazpacho

Main Course~ Huli Huli Chicken served with Jalapeño Sour Cream Corn Bread with Honey Butter & Grilled Vegetable Salad

Dessert~ Wild Blueberry Apple Crisp

27/07/2024

This Monday past was a unique dining experience… I’ve recently ruptured my Achilles tendon and am performing my culinary sorcery on a peg leg. With an eyepatch and a few other accompaniments, I believe that makes me an official chef pirate! 👩‍🍳🏴‍☠️Thanks so much to this amazing group for the understanding and patience. And a big Thank you to my sous chef/server for the evening Ian Penny! I couldn’t have done this without you!! ♥️

The Menu~

1st Course: Seared Scallops with Maple Butter (Pic pre maple butter drizzle)

Main Course: Lobster Thermidor with Chive Beurre Blanc, Beef Tenderloin Chain with Garlic Thyme Compound Butter and Green Beans

Dessert: Lemon Tiramisu with Vanilla Bean Chantilly Cream
& and Special Cupcake for the Birthday Girl (no pic but it was epic 😋)

29/06/2024

Yesterday’s late night surprise Champagne Birthday Dinner Party was a fusion of fine fair meets Peanut Butter and Chocolate 😉 Great friends came together to celebrate this special day and the birthday boy treated them all to the looooong thank you speech lol It was a fantastic way to end the three day back to back services! Cheers to the birthday boy! 🥳🎉

The Menu~

Appie ~ Charcuterie grazing board

Main Course~ Mojito Chicken skewers served with Fennel Celery Apple Slaw

Dessert ~ Reese’s Pieces Cake

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