Chef Brenden Johnstone

24/07/2022

A mezze board inspired by our trip to the Navan Market today. ’s Olive Makdou; Maggie’s Folies Bergeres Cheese; local Humus & Baba Ganoush; Chantal’s Berries; Focaccia

05/06/2022

03/04/2022

With Ontario’s COVID-19 Restrictions allowing gatherings once more, we are back open again! While we will do our due diligence when it comes to the Health & Safety of our team and remained masked while working with our clients, we are happy to be providing Chef at Home services this Spring and Summer!

Limited dates in May and June are still available. April is already fully booked.

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06/03/2022

🥳 Birthday Dinner 🥳
Poached Pear Tart, Tuna Niçoise, Pork Belly & Arancini, Smoked Duck, Lavender Cheesecake & Crème Brûlée

03/01/2022

With the return to Stage 2 of Ontario’s COVID-19 framework, we will be pausing Chef-at-Home services. Deliveries and pick-ups will continue.

Until we can break bread together again, please stay safe, please mask up, please get your vaccines and boosters, and please look out for one another, albeit from 6 feet apart.

24/12/2021

Last client delivery of 2021 🙏

Thank you to all my clients who helped make this year successful even while we navigated the stressful conditions COVID-19 has brought on us. From the pandemic cancelling events, to reducing guest numbers and even forcing delivery-only catering, it’s been a heck of a year and I’m grateful for all of you.

Here’s to the end of 2021 and to a 2022 where hopefully we have a world where we can break bread and eat together again 🥂

12/12/2021

🍁 Beet Soup, Stuffed 🦃, Poached 🍐 & Citrus Custard

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07/12/2021

Looking for a stocking stuffer or main course for the Foodie in your life? Think no further than a Gift Card from Chef Brenden Johnstone! Private Chef services or cooking lessons from yours truly! Customizable amount to help you give the gift of great food this Holiday Season ;)

04/12/2021

.responder warming us up with bourbon spiked cider 🍺

20/11/2021

🍁 Beet Soup, Stuffed 🍗 with Pesto Cream, Creme Brûlée

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31/10/2021

10 course tasting menu:
Scallop; 🍄 ; 🍁 Beet Soup; 🦀 & 🥭; Celery Root; Salmon; 🦆; 🐑; 🧀; Vegan Cheesecake

06/10/2021

Celebrating Thanksgiving a few days early at the

03/10/2021

Smoked Trout on Pumpernickle; Chèvre on Poached Pear; Falafel & Humus with Pickles; Halloumi with Stone Fruit & Lemon Cream; Cheese Board

29/09/2021

Tomorrow we recognize the 1st National Truth and Reconciliation Day in , honouring the spirits and survivors of Canada’s genocidal past. Today at the we are paying homage to their spirits by bringing Indigenous ingredients to the forefront of our offerings.

Braised Beef ‘Tostada’ on Fry Bread

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12/09/2021

Seared Halloumi, 🍑, Crispy Na’an, 🍋 Cream, 🍋 Syrup

11/08/2021

BOARDS! 🧀 & 🍇; 🧀 & 🍖; Dips & 🥕 🍅 🥒

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07/08/2021

Maple Beet Soup (with .Raymond’s 🍁); Stuffed 🐓 with Roasted 🥔 @ 🍁 Glazed Carrots; Salt Cured Duck Breast, 🍫 & 🍊 Risotto, Port Syrup; Creme Brûlée

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01/08/2021

Awesome lunch at today. Farm salad fresh from the fields, sausage and cheese sandwich with all the pickles and veggies. Amazing.

23/07/2021

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE: St. Paulin, Oka, Fior de Latte, Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Grape Clusters. 🌿 , 🍎

23/07/2021

TASTE TEST: Deconstructed GF Apple Pie 🥧
Sweet Spice Pinole Crumble, Candied Granny Smith, Apple Coulis, Vanilla Bean Gelato, Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Shard, ’s Red-Veined Sorrels, Garden Nasturtiums, Bachelor Buttons & Violas

11/07/2021

FARMER MARKET FIND: ! 3 parts Earl Grey Tea Gin, 1 part fresh lemon juice, 1 part Lavender & 🍯 Simple Syrup (bring 1 part honey, 4 parts water and a couple sprigs of culinary lavender to a simmer). Shake on ice and pour.

10/07/2021

Bachelorette Party Platters: Artisan Cheese, Charcuterie & Pate, Tea Scones with Cream & Preserves, Sweets Board, Madeline Crusted Cheesecake

09/07/2021

Custom Charcuterie & Cheese Board: Cured Chorizo, Prosciutto, Summer Sausage, 🐑’s 🧀, Marinated 🫒, Fruit Garnish from

08/07/2021

Roasted Eggplant Dip, Spinach & Water Chestnut Spread, & Chickpea Hummus with local farmer vegetables.

08/07/2021

Custom Cheese Board with St. Paulin, Chèvre & aged Sheep’s 🧀 from Quebec. Fruit garnish from

04/07/2021

NEW FIND: ! What an incredible experience just ten minutes from home. Organic farming at its best with pick your own lavender. Just bring your scissors and twine. Family friendly too! Check them out!

03/07/2021

Smoked Trout candied in .Raymond’s 🍁 With Cognac & Caraway Aioli
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Truffle & Mushroom Ravioli with Chardonnay Cream Sauce
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Tuna Tataki Niçoise Salad
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Cheese Board with fruits from

27/06/2021

Happy birthday to & ! Thank you for having me tonight to cook your birthday duo dinner! Nothing says this COVID bit is ending like being able to cook for folks again!

St. Paulin wrapped in prosciutto with candied orange onions; Salvadoran “pupusa” Taco; Chicken & Waffles; Falafel Bites; vegan Pumpkin & Coconut Cream soup; Strawberry Caprese; Smoked Duck Breast with Chocolate Risotto; Prosciutto wrapped Turkey Breast Medallion; Stuffed Chicken Breast; Rack of Lamb

14/06/2021

With Ontario now in Stage 1 of its reopening plan, we are beginning to reopen Chef at Home services. For now, that means groups of 10 people outdoors and no indoor catering until after we enter Stage 2. Chef comes equipped with a folding table and counter top appliances for the backyard when needed. June and July are now booked up, but a couple of Saturdays in mid-August are still available.

28/05/2021

Local Cheese Board 2.0: Smoked Applewood Cheddar, Smoked Trout and Summer Sausage; 🌿

25/02/2021

Steamed Beets | .raymond’s 🍁 Syrup & Maggie’s Chèvre Whip | ’s 🌿

14/02/2021

Dinner served with the best local pairings from

14/02/2021

Maggie’s Pecorino | St. Paulin | Pomegranate Onion Jam | Buckwheat | 🥭 Chutney | 🌿

14/02/2021

Blood Orange Glazed Cornish Hen | Parsnip Purée | Bella 🍄 | Chateau 🥔 | Caramelized Shallots | Grand Marnier Demi | 🌿

14/02/2021

Celeriac Remoulade | Cucumber Wrap | Green Apple | Herb Coulis | Fennel | 🌿

14/02/2021

Lobster Bisque | Butter Poached Lobster Tail | | Herb Coulis | Lemon Confit | 🌿

18/01/2021

Ontario Red, Golden & Candy Cane Beet Carpaccio, Les Folies Bergeres Chèvre, ’s Basil & Sorrel

18/01/2021

Les Folies Bergeres Sheep and Goats Milk Cheeses, ’s Basil & Sorrel

17/01/2021

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread: Hot Sauce Breaded Chicken, Smokey BBQ Base, Balsamic Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Crema, Balsamic Glaze, ’s Basil & Sorrels

17/01/2021

Pumpkin & Coconut Cream Soup, Toasted Baguette, ’s Basil & Sorrels