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Chef Marina
Grilled lamb chops plated over a herbed purée
A beef tenderloin course stacked with red wine jus
A charcuterie platter of cured meats, cheese and olives
A bone-in ribeye carved and served with grilled asparagus
A poke-style bowl with sesame-crusted tuna and greens
Seared salmon nigiri finished with a citrus glaze
Calgary  ✦  YYCSince  ✦  2015
Private dinners  ·  Tasting menus  ·  Off-menu cravings
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06Questions

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01How far in advance should I book?
The calendar opens for Sept 2026 onward. Most dates land six to eight weeks out, though I keep room for a sudden Tuesday.
02Do you bring everything, or do I need to prep?
I bring all the ingredients, sometimes extra plates and extra staff.
03How do you handle allergies and dietary needs?
Allergens are non-negotiable. Preferences are a love letter, vegan, halal, kosher, low-FODMAP, picky eight-year-old. Tell me everything and the menu bends.
04Can the menu change on the night?
The menu can sway, the market always wins. If the halibut isn't right at five o'clock, it isn't on the plate at seven.
05Do you travel to Banff, Canmore and outside Calgary?
Yes. Calgary is home, and I regularly cook in Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis and Bragg Creek, chalet dinners and holiday rentals are a large part of the calendar. Further afield, Chef Marina can travel anywhere with paid travel and accommodation. Separate day rates apply, contact me for more details.
06What does the private chef experience cost?
From $100 per guest for a four-course tasting menu, scaling with the menu and the headcount. Wine pairings, music, service and rentals are itemized in the proposal, no surprises.
07Will you stay and serve, or just cook?
Both, almost always. I cook, I plate, I tell the story behind each course. For larger evenings I bring a quiet partner. You'll barely notice the second pair of hands.
08Is a private chef the same as a personal chef?

People search for both, and for an in-home chef or a private party chef, usually meaning the same evening: someone who shops, cooks and serves dinner in your own kitchen, then leaves it clean. That is this service, whichever name you arrived with.

The older distinction in the trade is that a personal chef cooks a week of meals in advance, and a private chef cooks the night itself. If it is the first one you are after, say so in your enquiry and I will tell you straight whether I am the right fit.

09What is fine dining in the comfort of my home?

Luxury dinners don't have to be in a restaurant. With this service you can have the restaurant experience right in your own home.

You can select from a wide variety of food choices, or be surprised with a chef's choice menu. The menu can have as many courses as you want.

10How does it work?

Chef Marina expertly chooses all ingredients by hand, then cooks and serves the meal at your house. Afterwards there is full kitchen clean-up as if no one was ever there, saving you time and energy to relax and enjoy the evening with your guests.

Whether it's a dinner party, a birthday, a wedding shower, a corporate dinner or a friendly gathering, this service is always a unique, comfortable, and fun dining experience.

From sauces to pasta to meats, most of everything prepared is made from scratch with the highest-quality ingredients sourced for a healthy, flavourful menu, except some desserts that may need to be prepared the day before.