Culinary & Cork | Private Chef & In-Home Catering

A private chef and certified sommelier at your table. We arrive with everything — a welcome charcuterie board, four to six plated courses, fine china and crystal, and a wine pairing for every course. All you do is sit down.
Now booking fall and holiday private dinners across Barrie, Simcoe County, and cottage country.

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Holiday dates are booking now

Office parties, family dinners, and anything in between, cooked and served in your own space. A limited number of evenings each season, so the earlier the better.

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About Us

Fine dining, without the reservation. We bring the restaurant to you — your dining room, your cottage, your rented chalet. Chef Michael McFarland builds every menu from scratch around your table: your tastes, your occasion, your dietary needs. Four to six courses, sourced and cooked the day of, plated to restaurant standard. Certified Sommelier Daniel McDonough pairs the wine if you want it. Then we clean up and leave your kitchen exactly as we found it.

Cucumber-wrapped garden salad plated on fine china by a private chef in Barrie, Ontario

Chef Michael McFarland and Sommelier Daniel McDonough at a Culinary & Cork private dining event

Our services

Herb-crusted rack of lamb with asparagus, squash puree and berry sauce

Home Or Cottage

Private Chef Services

Refined dining in your own home, cottage, or rental property — multi-course, plated, and served start to finish.

Long table set with glassware, place settings and printed menus for a private event

Special Events & Celebrations

Private Event Catering

From intimate dinner parties to milestone celebrations, Culinary & Cork brings restaurant-quality dining to any occasion.

Lamb chops plated on squash puree with herb oil, ready to serve

Personalized Menus & Planning

Custom Menu Design

Every menu is custom-built around your tastes, dietary needs, and the occasion — with seamless planning from start to finish.

Happy Guests

What Our Guests Are Saying

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google

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   Ryan Kinsella 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Mike delivers a masterful culinary experience!! Very thorough, thoughtful, professional, sociable, he delivers on your highest expectations. Can’t recommend enough!
  
 
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   Kanitha Boranprasit 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Culinary & Cork absolutely nailed it! Mike catered a post-tournament dinner for a group of 20 starving guys, and every single detail was on point. Even with very tight timelines, his execution was flawless. We were served an incredible spread: tender shrimp skewers, massive cowboy ribeyes cooked to perfection, rich mashed potatoes, long beans, and a killer cheesecake to top it off—plus an exceptionally tasty Old Fashioned. If you need top-tier food and seamless service, Mike is your guy. Huge thanks to the team!
  
 
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   Diane Edwards 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our dining experience with Chef Michael was fantastic.  This was such a great experience for my elderly parents who are more comfortable in their home. The food was great, chef Michael was engaging and charming.
  
 
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   Philip Quesnelle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michael's passion for good food is topped only by his love of seeing people enjoy and appreciate what he has prepared for them.
  
 
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   Alex Van Luven 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Mike provided an unforgettable experience. The food was beyond delicious and he also is very personable. Will be looking forward to another meal from him!
  
 
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   Paul Abdool 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michael’s Beef Wellington was fantastic! In addition, his demeanor and organizational skills are second to none.
  
 
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   Yann Lazure 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an awesome experience with Chef Mike. Everything was taken care of from start to finish, so I was able to sit back and enjoy the meal.

The steak was easily the highlight. It was cooked perfectly, tender, juicy, and full of flavour. The chimichurri was a great addition and went perfectly with it.

The cheesecake was also amazing. Creamy, not overly sweet, and a great way to finish the meal. The cookie that came with it was soft, chewy, and honestly hard to stop eating.

Great food, great service, and an all-around great experience. Chef Mike knows what he’s doing. I’ll definitely be back!
  
 
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   Joseph Madsen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Mike provided a great experience and exceptional meal. Will absolutely book again.
  
 
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   Jenny Mestre 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Michael provided an amazing culinary experience for my cousins Bachelorette party.  Everything was so delicious! He was professional, brought everything in and cleaned everything up when he left. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Kristin Kimm 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Michael & Sommelier Daniel delivered such a lovely experience for our vacation.  The food was elegant & absolutely delicious! Wine pairings were perfect compliments to each course. We got to explore some interesting varietals that we hadn’t tried before.  We had such an amazing experience, definitely recommend Culinary & Cork!
  
 
  
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