Hi, I’m Chef Elena.
Elena Thomas

I create custom, unforgettable dining experiences—mixing global flavors with seasonal ingredients and techniques refined over 20+ years.

I craft custom menus that match your moment—bold, seasonal, and deeply personal.

I’m a professional chef with over 20 years of experience, shaped by years cooking in Toronto and working across many styles—from pub favorites like burgers and brisket to fine-dining ingredients like truffles, and vibrant dishes inspired by cuisines such as Korean and Japanese.

I love experimenting with new ingredients and techniques to create dishes that feel exciting yet balanced. I’ll collaborate closely with you to build the perfect menu for your taste, your guests, and your occasion.

Cooking is what sustains me, in more ways than one.

I bring curiosity, craft, and seasonal creativity to every table.

Cooking is my fuel

Cooking is what sustains me, in more ways than one—so I approach every menu with care, energy, and a constant drive to make each dish memorable.

I’ve learned in every kind of kitchen

I learned to cook in many different restaurants over the years, from pubs to fine dining, picking up new skills and flavors at each stop and bringing that range into the menus I create today.

Seasonal sourcing, unexpected pairings

My secret in the kitchen is sourcing local seasonal ingredients and showcasing them with unique flavor combinations, so every course feels fresh, thoughtful, and a little surprising.

STARTERS

Cucumber ribbons, crispy rice, sesame, furikake

Duck croquette, cherry, pickled daikon

FIRST COURSES

Kimchi tortellini, miso Parmesan broth, pickled Asian pear

Fresh tomato, burrata, chilli oil, furikake

MAIN COURSES

Crispy polenta, wine braised leeks, king oyster mushrooms, mushroom Demi glaze, black garlic oil

Beef 2 ways - seared tenderloin, braised beef cheek, duxelles truffle butter, potato pave, Demi glaze

DESSERTS

Hibiscus lemon panna cotta, honey tuile

Chocolate espresso mousse cake, cocoa tuile

Great communication and professionalism and the food was amazing

— Calvin Tennakoon

We had Chef Elena come and prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner for our extended family. We chose to do the full service, so she arrived and unpacked and warmed up a few things, prepared the dishes family style, set our table and served us dinner. Every dish was delicious! Especially the pumpkin pie! Chef Elena cleaned up headed out. Everyone raved about the food! It was the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner! Thanks again, Chef Elena!

— Leah Phillips

Terrific meal. Great variety of menu items to choose from. Kitchen was left spotless.

— Emma

We had a great experience with Chef Elena! She was very easy to communicate with leading up to the dinner, and able to accommodate our food requests and restrictions!

— Sasha

She was fantastic, this was the second time our group has had her come cook for us and both times we were blown away with how amazing everything was.

— Sheri kember

Chef Elena gave us an unforgettable experience for our dad’s birthday celebration! The food and service were impeccable and we would recommend her unreservedly to anyone looking for a truly inspired culinary adventure.

— Scott Curran

Elena catered a fantastic four course dinner for our bachelorette weekend up north. She was very pleasant and professional throughout the entire process, from selecting the menu options in advance to the full service the night of. Elena’s dinner was the highlight of our entire weekend - we could not stop talking about the truffle porcini ravioli! She was very attentive without imposing on our meal, a difficult balance to strike! She also left the kitchen spotless after her service (even stacking the other dishes that were in the dish washer for us to put away). I would highly recommend her service to anyone!

— Katherine Carras

We used Chef Elena to cater our weekend yoga & wellness retreat and she was amazing (five stars.) The feedback from our participants was amazing and we will definitely be using her again. Thanks Elena!!

— Melanie Grime

Highly recommend

— CHRIS WILLIAM BRYANS

Chef Elena was an incredible addition to our Cottage Weekend!! She was so well prepared, punctual and friendly! Her food was delicious and Abundant! All 13 of us agreed that having her there was the most special part of the entire weekend! I will definitely be hiring her again for cottage weekends!

— Jarrod Bines

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Elena cost?

The average menu price for Chef Elena is 184.20 CAD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Elena cook?

Chef Elena offers Japanese, Chef's special, Fusion, French, Italian and Local cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Elena offer private chef services?

Chef Elena offers private chef services in Peterborough, CA.

Which occasions can I book Chef Elena for?

You can book Chef Elena for Birthday, Family reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering and Romantic night, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.

Chef Elena Thomas

+1 7059772567

[email protected]

Chef Elena Thomas

Hi, I’m Chef Elena.
Elena Thomas

I craft custom menus that match your moment—bold, seasonal, and deeply personal.