Our team is growing! We're now taking on new clients in Toronto & the GTA.
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100% Women Owned & Operated!
We are a Toronto-based team of holistic private chefs & nutritionists cooking healthy, delicious meals in your home.
> Founded & led by award-winning cookbook author Sarah Skwarna, we've spent sixteen years redefining what it means to eat well at home.
Today, our three dedicated menu planners create recipes tailored to your health goals & dietary needs, while our team of eleven private chefs handles the in-home cooking to ensure you always have a fridge full of beautiful food.
We’ve expanded & are taking on new weekly clients in Toronto & across the GTA. Say hello to your new private chef.
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16 Years Of Private Chef
100s of Happy Clients
2 Award Winning Cookbooks
Hi! I'm Sarah - Founder & Director of LK Private Chef.
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We're a team of holistic nutritionists & Personal chefs.
As holistic nutritionists we love combining nutrition knowledge with cooking to make weekly meal prep easy for you.
We prepare delicious food in the comfort of your home with:
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Nutrition knowledge
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Custom menu planning
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Allergen specific recipes
Testimonials
We've been cooking for clients a very long time. Over the years we've been lucky to have amazing clients who always have kind words to share about our private chef service.
Living Kitchen has been a part of my life for many years now. Fantastic to work with and it has changed my diet completely.
With a busy lifestyle, I don't have time to properly plan and prepare meals.
Sarah and the team are amazing with communicating and providing new options every week. I have a few favorite like the Thai wraps with nut butter and the chick pea breakfast muffins. Fantastic value and highly recommended!
Julie B.
Client Since 2017
Living Kitchen has become a cornerstone of our family rhythm. There is nothing like opening the fridge on Tuesday and seeing it full of healthy, tasty options that make food choices throughout the week easier.
As a working single mom with two active kids, the week is busy!
This takes a big load off me mentally and physically - enabling us to spend more quality time together. It started as a luxury and now it's an essential for our family.
Christine
Client Since 2022
I have been using the private chef services for a number of years, and it has been such a compliment to my life.
I’m able to participate in the planning of the menu each month and we create something that works with the needs and preferences of my family.
The best part is that we batch cook, portion, and freeze a number of dishes so that I have healthy meals ready-to-go for weeks!
It’s convenient, healthy, and delicious. I couldn’t imagine my life without it!
R. Billan
Client Since 2022
Can't recommend Living Kitchen enough! We've tried several meal prep services and Living Kitchen is head and shoulders above the rest.
Everything is so well communicated and taken care of, the menu planning, co-ordination, billing and of course the actual cooking and food itself.
Our chef was kind, organized, diligent, and made sure to pack everything up nicely labelled and ready for us.
As a two working parent family with a young kid, this was a life saver, it really made a difference to our quality of life, stress levels, and time in the evenings. We're very happy customers!
L. Vizard
Client Since 2023
As busy professionals balancing parenting and working from home, having Living Kitchen Private Chef handle our weekly meals has been one of the best decisions we’ve made.
The quality of the recipes is top-notch, and the menus are always creative. I love that they plan personalized menus to accommodate our food allergies and preferences.
It saves us so much time and ensures we’re eating healthy, delicious food even on our most hectic days. An absolutely amazing service!
D. Skwarna
Client Since 2018
Absolutely outstanding experience with Living Kitchen! Chef Marianne is incredible—she’s fast, incredibly clean, and her passion for cooking shines through in every dish.
The food choices are incredible, with options that perfectly suit our family’s tastes and dietary needs.
What really sets them apart is the seamless communication from start to finish, which made everything so much easier and stress-free for us. Highly recommend— we’ll definitely be back!
T. France
Client Since 2024
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Hi! I'm Kaelie - Private Chef
Hi! I'm Kaelie - Menu Planner & Client Care
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Caring for Clients with Delicious & Healthy Food Since 2010
We blend expert nutrition guidance with delicious, feel-good meals, made from real, whole food ingredients, which means:
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clean oils
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unrefined sweeteners
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whole grains
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nourishing proteins
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organic and unprocessed
Gorgeous, delicious food. Everyday.
Private Chef: Step By Step
From menu planning to a spotless kitchen, here is our 6 step process for getting your weekly meals prepped & ready to enjoy.
Hi! I'm Agata, nutritionist & private chef
How It Works
We create personalized menus that support your health goals and dietary preferences (from your favorite flavors to any allergies and sensitivities) — all designed with nutrition expertise.
We cook in the comfort of your home once a week, on the exact same day every week, providing you with fresh, customized meal prep to last you 4-5 days.
We specialize in a variety of dietary approaches, including plant-based, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, and Mediterranean diets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Supporting Your Health Through Food
As trained nutritionists and holistic chefs, we take the time to understand your nutritional needs and meet you where you are — creating meals that truly support your health and wellbeing.
Hi! I'm Agata -Private Chef
Let Us Pick Up Groceries For You
No time to pick up fresh, organic groceries? Our private chefs can shop for you. Venturing into a large supermarket can be overwhelming & time-consuming, especially when you're searching for new ingredients.
Let us take the stress away & do the prep work for you. We'll find the best store in your neighbourhood & focus on the highest quality ingredients & produce for your weekly menu.
Working with Our Private Chefs
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Total Reliability
No guesswork here. We show up on schedule and stay in sync with your plan so you never have to worry about the logistics.
Nutritious & Delicious
We turn fresh, seasonal ingredients into vibrant meals that make "eating healthy" the easiest part of your day.
Fridge-Ready Ease
Your meals are packed, and perfectly organized. Just open the fridge, heat (if needed), and eat.
Pristine Finish
We leave behind nothing but the aroma of good food. Your kitchen is returned to a "sparkling clean" state every single time.
Gorgeous, delicious food. Everyday.
Good Food Good Mood brings together 100 mouthwatering recipes that focus on health and happiness.
We Made An Award-Winning Cookbook!
Meet Our Amazing Private Chef Team
We’re a team of nutritionists & holistic chefs, specializing in nutrition based menu planning & in-home cooking. We make sure that only the best whole food ingredients are used in your meals: clean oils, non-refined sweeteners, whole grains, healthy proteins, & unprocessed ingredients. Everyday.
100% Women Owned & Operated!