Elegant candlelit dinner table

What I offer

Every occasion deserves a beautiful meal.

Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a celebration for twenty, or a hands-on cooking class with your favourite people — I bring the kitchen to you.

Service 01

Private Chef Dinners

Restaurant quality. Your table.

Imagine sitting down to a beautifully plated, multi-course dinner — in your own rental, cottage, or home — without lifting a finger. I arrive, I cook, I serve, and I clean up. All you have to do is enjoy.

Every menu is custom-built around your group, your preferences, and what's fresh. From a romantic dinner for two to a family gathering of twelve, each meal is thoughtfully designed and cooked from scratch.

What's included

  • Custom menu consultation
  • All groceries sourced and supplied
  • Full meal preparation and plating
  • Kitchen cleaned after service
  • Dietary restrictions accommodated
Book a private dinner
Starting from

The Gathering

3-course dinner, min. 4 guests

$65per person

The Feast

4-course dinner with appetizers

$95per person

Sushi Night

Interactive sushi spread

$85per person

Build Your Own

Let's design your perfect menu

Custom

All prices include groceries, prep, cooking, and cleanup. A deposit is required to hold your date.

Service 02

Catering & Events

Celebrate well. Eat beautifully.

From cottage weekends and birthday celebrations to rehearsal dinners and corporate retreats — I take care of the food so you can be fully present for the moments that matter.

Catering menus are built around your event, your headcount, and your vision. Family style spreads, passed appetizers, grazing tables, plated dinners — whatever fits your gathering, we'll make it work.

What's included

  • Event menu planning and consultation
  • Full grocery sourcing and prep
  • On-site cooking and service
  • Setup and cleanup included
  • Flexible formats: plated, family style, grazing
Inquire about catering
Custom pricing

Appetizer & Grazing

Passed apps, boards, and bites

From $40per person

Full Event Catering

Multi-course, full service

From $75per person

Custom Quote

Large groups & special requests

Let's talk

All prices include groceries, prep, cooking, and cleanup. A deposit is required to hold your date.

Service 03

Cooking Classes

Learn something. Laugh a lot. Eat well.

My in-home cooking classes are part lesson, part experience, and entirely delicious. Perfect for cottage weekends, bachelorette parties, date nights, or any group that wants to do something a little different.

Classes are hands-on and relaxed — no pressure, just good food and good company. We cook together, we eat together, and everyone goes home with new skills and full stomachs. Current favourites include sushi rolling, Italian classics, and pizza night.

What's included

  • Hands-on instruction for all skill levels
  • All ingredients and equipment provided
  • Sit-down meal of everything you made
  • Recipe cards to take home
  • Wine pairing suggestions available
Book a cooking class
Starting from

Group Class

Min. 4 guests, max. 10

$85per person

Private Class

Up to 4 guests, fully private

$350flat rate

All prices include groceries, prep, cooking, and cleanup. A deposit is required to hold your date.

Good to know

A few things people usually ask

Where do you serve?

I serve Peterborough, the Kawarthas, and surrounding areas. If you're not sure whether I cover your location, just ask — I'm happy to travel for the right event.

Do I need to provide anything?

Just your kitchen and your appetite. I bring all the groceries, equipment, and everything needed to cook and serve. I leave your kitchen cleaner than I found it.

How far in advance should I book?

I recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance, especially for weekends and holidays. For larger events, 3–4 weeks gives us the best chance to plan something special.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Absolutely. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut allergies — just let me know when you inquire and I'll build the menu around your needs.

What's your cancellation policy?

A 50% deposit is required to hold your date. Cancellations made more than 7 days in advance receive a full refund of the deposit. Within 7 days, the deposit is non-refundable.

Ready to bring the magic home?

Whether it's a private dinner, a celebration, or a cooking class — let's make it something you'll talk about long after the last bite.

Mangia Bella

Private chef, catering & in-home cooking experiences in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

Mangia bene, viva bene.

Get in touch

Ready to bring Mangia Bella to your table? Let's talk about your next dinner party, event, or cooking night.

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