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The Secret Chef is an all-inclusive dining experience that is fully customizable from the menu, ingredients, event site, and table service.
Everything logistic is handled by The Secret Chef, to allow clients to relax and savour the dining experience and great company. We even tidy the kitchen and the event space afterwards. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
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Menus are made seasonally and according to ingredient availability at the time.
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Contemporary West Coast
Experience the best of the Pacific Northwest. We source all ingredients locally, including fresh BC sablefish and wild mushrooms. All crafted into elegant, modern dishes that celebrate Vancouver.
Starting at $165 per guest.
SECRET CHEF Signature
Enjoy a culinary journey driven by the chef's Sri Lankan heritage. He masterfully fuses traditional South Asian spices with premium local ingredients to create a fragrant exploration of culture and flavour.
Starting at $195 per guest.
bespoke tasting
Bespoke private fine dining designed for adventurous palates. This custom multi-course tasting menu guides you through up to seven meticulously crafted courses.
Starting at $225 per guest.
family-style feast
An elevated shared dining experience perfect for intimate gatherings and large celebrations alike. Swap rigid plating for beautiful, abundant platters passed around the table.
Starting at $145 per guest.
contemporary west coast menus
Each menu starts at $165 per guest (plus tax).
The Pacific Table I
FIRST COURSE
BEEF CARPACCIO
PARMESAN, CRISPY SHALLOTS, TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE
SECOND COURSE
HANDMADE RICOTTA GNOCCHI
WILD MUSHROOMS, SAGE BROWN BUTTER
MAIN COURSE
FRASER VALLEY DUCK BREAST
POTATO PAVÉ, BLACKBERRY JUS
DESSERT
VANILLA BEAN PANNA COTTA
BERRY COMPOTE
The Pacific Table II
CANAPÉ
FRESH SHUCKED OYSTER
CUCUMBER MIGNONETTE
FIRST COURSE
ALBACORE TUNA CRUDO
CITRUS, CHILI, HERB OIL
SECOND COURSE
SEARED SCALLOPS
CAULIFLOWER PURÉE, BROWN BUTTER, CRISPY CAPERS
MAIN COURSE
BC SABLEFISH
POTATO FONDANT, BEURRE BLANC, SEASONAL VEGETABLES
DESSERT
DARK CHOCOLATE CRÉMEUX
HAZELNUT PRALINE, ESPRESSO CREAM
secret chef signature menus
Each menu starts at $195 per guest (plus tax).
SRI LANKAN HERITAGE I
FIRST COURSE
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE
GREEN MANGO, CURRY LEAF, COCONUT
SECOND COURSE
CRAB AND PRAWN CUTLET
TAMARIND AIOLI
THIRD COURSE
CHARRED BC SALMON
CASHEW VELOUTÉ, PICKLED CUCUMBER
MAIN COURSE
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
ROASTED EGGPLANT, COCONUT CURRY JUS
DESSERT
TRADITIONAL WATALAPPAM
CANDIED CASHEWS, COCONUT CREAM
SRI LANKAN HERITAGE II
FIRST COURSE
SEARED SCALLOPS
POL SAMBOL BEURRE BLANC
SECOND COURSE
SRI LANKAN LOBSTER BISQUE
MAIN COURSE
LAMB LOIN
CINNAMON-SPICED JUS, ROASTED VEGETABLES
ADDITIONAL COURSE
KING OYSTER MUSHROOM CURRY RAVIOLI
DESSERT
PANDAN CRÈME BRÛLÉE
BESPOKE TASTING menus
Each menu starts at $225 per guest (plus tax).
CHEF’S TASTE I
CANAPÉ
CHEF'S SEASONAL BITE
FIRST COURSE
HAMACHI CRUDO
SECOND COURSE
SCALLOPS WITH BROWN BUTTER EMULSION
THIRD COURSE
HANDMADE PASTA
FOURTH COURSE
SABLEFISH
FIFTH COURSE
DUCK BREAST
SIXTH COURSE
ARTISAN CHEESE SELECTION
SEVENTH COURSE
CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT DESSERT
CHEF’S TASTE II
CANAPÉ
FOIE GRAS TORCHON
FIRST COURSE
BEEF TARTARE
SECOND COURSE
LOBSTER RAVIOLO
THIRD COURSE
HALIBUT
FOURTH COURSE
LAMB LOIN
FIFTH COURSE
PALATE CLEANSER
SIXTH COURSE
WAGYU STRIPLOIN
SEVENTH COURSE
DESSERT TASTING
FAMILY-STYLE FEAST menus
Each menu starts at $145 per guest (plus tax).
SHARED DINING I
TO SHARE
FRESH BAKED FOCACCIA
WHIPPED CULTURED BUTTER
BURRATA SALAD
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BASIL
CHARRED PRAWNS
GARLIC BUTTER, LEMON
MAINS
WHOLE ROASTED BC SALMON
COFFEE-RUBBED STRIPLOIN
POTATO GRATIN
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
DESSERT
CHEF'S DESSERT BOARD
MINI TARTS, CHOCOLATE TREATS, SEASONAL FRUIT
SHARED DINING II
TO SHARE
MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE BOARD
ARANCINI
CAESAR SALAD
MAINS
SLOW-ROASTED BEEF SHORT RIB
CHICKEN SUPREME
TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES
ROASTED VEGETABLES
DESSERT
TIRAMISU
FRESH BERRIES
FAQ
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The Secret Chef is an all-inclusive dining experience that is fully customizable from the menu, ingredients, event site, and table service.
Everything logistic is handled by The Secret Chef, to allow clients to relax and savor the dining experience and great company. We even tidy the kitchen and the event space afterwards. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
Clients are accountable for extra rental and service staff fees. -
The Secret Chef proudly offers bespoke dining experiences throughout Vancouver, BC, and the surrounding Lower Mainland. He primarily serves clients in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Kitsilano. Whether he is preparing an intimate dinner in a private home or managing a large-scale event at a local Vancouver venue, he brings a world-class fine dining experience directly to the client.
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Basic event menus start at $145 per guest for a party of 6 before tax. Prices vary depending on the selected menu style, the custom ingredients chosen, and any additional rental or service staff requirements.
Please feel free to contact us for a personalized consultation and quote. Explore our sample menus.
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Yes. While many of his clients enjoy the luxury of having a private chef in their own kitchen, he is fully equipped to provide luxury event catering at professional venues across Vancouver. From corporate boardrooms to boutique event spaces and unique pop-up locations, he specializes in tailoring custom menus that fit the specific requirements of both the venue and the occasion.
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The Secret Chef has got you covered! Utensils, plates, napkins, and glassware are provided.
Any additional or specific dinnerware may require a rental that the client covers. -
Yes - all menus are custom-tailored to the needs of the client and occasion. Menus are made seasonally and according to ingredient availability at the time.
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For standard alcoholic drinks, the client must procure the alcohol, which can be served during the event by wait staff with the Smart Serve certification.
For specialized drinks, we work in conjunction with Stir Crazy Cocktails in order to provide alcoholic drinks that are customized to clients’ requests and needs. -
We request clients provide a two-weeks notice ahead of the event, in order to ensure the successful delivery of ingredients and equipment rentals.
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After 4 successful years in Ontario, The Secret Chef has officially relocated his business to Vancouver, BC. As of 2025, he is no longer providing services in the Niagara Region or the Greater Toronto Area. He has shifted his focus entirely to serving the vibrant culinary community of the Pacific Northwest and is currently accepting bookings exclusively in the Vancouver area.