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wŏn′dər-lŭst”

Wanderlust is a private chef service in Montreal, named for the German word for the longing to travel. That's what we're doing with our cooking, taking you to another place through flavour, sharing the food we've found on our own travels. A culinary adventure at your table, one plate at a time.

Montreal · Laval · South Shore · North Shore · Montérégie · Laurentians · Lanaudière · Estrie · Eastern Townships · Outaouais · Mauricie

Private chef offering personalized gourmet menus in the Greater Montreal area—chef at home

Customized In-Home Chef Service

After you contact us, we’ll schedule a call to understand your tastes, needs, and preferences. Based on that conversation, the chef Collin Strohbach will design a blind tasting menu featuring 5 to 7 courses, tailored to your preferences and featuring the best local and seasonal ingredients available.

Plan your experience.

Enjoy a fine-dining experience right in your own home. Wanderlust offers a private chef service in Montreal and the surrounding area, where every detail is carefully planned for your evening. From preparation to serving to cleanup, we take care of everything so you can stay at the table, fully enjoy your guests, and let each course surprise you.

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Services & Pricing

  • $150 per person + tax (turnkey service)

    A delicious introduction to our cuisine

    Menus change according to the seasons and your preferences

    Note: minimum of 10 guests
    * Smaller groups are available under certain conditions

  • $175 per person + tax (turnkey service)

    Favorite: Enjoy a well-rounded culinary journey designed to offer the ultimate Wanderlust experience

    Menus change according to the seasons and your preferences

    Note: minimum of 8 guests
    * Smaller groups can be accommodated upon request

  • $200 per person + tax (turnkey service)

    For those who want to explore the full range of our culinary creations

    Menus change according to the seasons and your preferences

    Note: minimum of 7 guests
    * Smaller groups can be accommodated upon request

  • Custom pricing

    Not enough space at the table for all your guests? With our group package, you can still enjoy the Wanderlust experience in a cocktail-style setting.

    Menus change according to the seasons and your preferences

  • $250 per group + tax (bottles not included)

    Our sommelier, Nicolas Baudry, from Baumier restaurant, creates a specific wine pairing for each course of your menu, just like in a fine dining restaurant. He selects the bottles and has them reserved at the SAQ Sélection location nearest you. All you have to do is pick them up and pay for them on site, at the SAQ price.

Sample Menu

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  • A slice of dried pear placed on a poppy seed dessert on a plate.
  • Gourmet dish with grilled fish, vegetables, and green sauce on a ceramic plate, marble table.
  • Gourmet dish on a ceramic plate with vegetables and bread, garnished with sauce.
  • A pair of hands places a crispy cookie on top of a blueberry dessert.
  • Smiling person eating a dish with herbs, glass of white wine, plants in the foreground.
  • A gourmet appetizer garnished with edible flowers on a white plate.
  • A plate of medium-rare meat, vegetables, and sauce served on a slice of wood.
  • Scallops topped with green sauce and garnished with puffed grains on a white plate.
  • Salmon dish with herb and vegetable garnish on a purée, presented on a white plate.
  • A man in an apron mixing ingredients in a metal bowl in a kitchen.
  • A guest cuts a piece of grilled octopus served on a bed of mashed potatoes with herbs.
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  • "The dishes were simply extraordinary: an explosion of flavors, beautiful presentation, and a creativity that brightened every plate."

    Alexandra Doucet
    ( Mont-Tremblant )

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  • "Each dish was a true work of art, both in flavor and presentation."

    Stephanie Summers
    ( Montreal )

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  • “It was so easy to work with Collin, and he brought all our culinary dreams to life. Easily the best meal of my life.”

    Morgan Lapierre
    ( La Conception )

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  • “An exceptional at-home dining experience that took us on a journey through refined, perfectly mastered flavors. Every dish was a true experience, blending creativity and precision.”

    Fanny Bergeron
    ( Longueuil )

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  • "Each course was an adventure of flavors, quality ingredients, and wonderful discoveries!"

    Josiane Cormier
    ( L’Assomption )

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  • "Chef Collin took us on a journey through an exceptional tasting experience, with presentations worthy of a culinary artist and incredible flavors!"

    Isabelle Martin
    ( Blainville )

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  • "An outstanding dining experience combining expert craftsmanship, perfectly balanced flavors, and a warm atmosphere that is hard to recreate in a restaurant."

    Éric Fréchette
    ( Montreal )

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  • "Collin took care of everything in the kitchen and with the service, while the whole family relaxed and enjoyed the moment. Special mention for the abundance of local ingredients in the middle of December."

    Maxime Cormier
    ( L’Assomption )

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  • “A wonderful culinary experience introducing us to various world flavors. A carefully prepared 7-course menu with incredible attention to detail on the plate.”

    Suzanne Morency
    ( Saint-Sauveur )

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  • “Every dish visually dazzled us, and it was undoubtedly the most delicious and innovative meal we've ever had, rivaling the best restaurants. Chef Collin is friendly, extremely professional, and clearly passionate.”

    Spiros K.

    ( Montreal )

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  • We were looking for a private chef for a birthday and came across Collin. His professionalism, friendliness, and passion for gastronomy shine through in every detail.

    Sophie Pelletier
    ( Lorraine )

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