ABOUT THE CHEF
Let us cook your evening
Discover the culinary journey of Samuel Hansen, the private chef behind Gulati Private Cooking in Toronto.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
What if dinner were tailored to your table?
Every dish starts with market-fresh ingredients, chosen for the day and for you. We cook around your preferences, dietary needs, and the rhythm of your evening in Toronto, so each meal feels considered, never routine.
Meet the Chef
A private chef who tailors every dish to your table
Samuel Hansen brings restaurant-quality cooking to Toronto homes, adapting each course to your preferences, dietary needs, and the occasion at hand.
Owner & Private Chef
Samuel Hansen
Samuel designs and prepares every meal personally, from intimate dinners to celebrations, tailoring each course to your table rather than a fixed menu.
Event Coordination & Service
Maya Delacroix
Maya manages the details behind each booking, from menu planning to table service, so the evening flows quietly and everything feels effortless.
SANDBOX TRACK RECORD
Toronto kitchens, and counting
From West Queen West to the Beaches, Sandbox Proofing has catered the city's home dinners and celebrations with a single chef's steady hand.
6+
Years Cooking
150+
Dinners Hosted
18
Neighborhoods Served
CLIENT MEMORIES
Five years of dinners they still talk about
Nearly every client returns for another evening, and many bring friends. Their words capture what keeps them coming back.
We booked Samuel for our tenth anniversary and he turned our dining room into somewhere we never wanted to leave. The courses arrived effortlessly, and the conversation lasted long after dessert.
Margaret Chen
Anniversary dinner for two, Toronto
Three years in a row now, Samuel has cooked for our family before the holidays. He remembers everyone's preferences, even my father-in-law's gluten restriction. That kind of care is rare.
Daniel Okafor
Sixth-time client, family dinner
We hired him for a milestone birthday and the whole evening felt unhurried and personal. Guests are still mentioning the seared scallops two months later.
Priya Sharma
Milestone birthday dinner for twelve
An evening tailored to your table, from menu to last course
Share your occasion and dietary preferences with Samuel Hansen. He'll craft a personalized menu and handle every detail, so you can simply enjoy the evening.