Airbnb Services & Experiences: Book a Private Chef in Toronto & GTA
- ThinkOFood .com
- Feb 4
- 4 min read
Airbnb has officially stepped beyond being just a booking platform for accommodations. With the launch of its Services and Experiences, guests can now elevate their stays with curated add-ons like private chefs, catering, and gourmet delivery. For travellers booking rentals across Toronto, Muskoka, Haliburton, and the GTA, this new feature is redefining what it means to enjoy a short-term rental: comfort meets fine dining, all in the privacy of your Airbnb.
Whether you’re planning a family celebration, hosting a small private event, or simply indulging in a luxurious weekend getaway, Airbnb’s private chef and catering services make your stay more memorable. Let’s explore how this new offering works, why it’s gaining popularity, and how local culinary leaders like ThinkOFood and Chef Andrey Kravchenko are making it an unforgettable experience.
What is Airbnb’s “Services and Experiences” Feature?
Airbnb’s new Services and Experiences is an evolution of its original model. While the platform began as a way to book accommodations, it’s now becoming a lifestyle hub. Guests can book not only where they stay but also how they enjoy that stay, whether through private chefs, curated dining experiences, in-home spa services, or guided tours.
This expansion is particularly impactful for luxury rentals and group getaways in Toronto and cottage country, where guests often want seamless hospitality without leaving their Airbnb property.
Why Private Chef Services Are at the Core of Airbnb Experiences
Personalized Dining at Your Rental
One of the most appealing aspects of Airbnb’s new services is the private chef experience. Guests can book a professional chef who arrives at their rental, prepares a restaurant-quality meal with seasonal ingredients, and even handles cleanup.
From multi-course plated dinners to family-style feasts, chefs tailor each menu to the group’s needs, ensuring a truly bespoke experience.
Popular Airbnb Private Chef Offerings
Private chefs on Airbnb often provide flexible packages, such as:
Multi-course fine dining menus
Family-style sharing meals
Themed tasting experiences (Spanish tapas, Italian classics, French cuisine)
Barbecue and grilling experiences for outdoor cottages
In Toronto’s thriving food scene and in getaway destinations like Muskoka and Haliburton, these services add a touch of indulgence that transforms a regular stay into a culinary journey.
Drop-Off Catering & Meal Delivery for Effortless Hosting
Not every guest wants a live cooking experience, but many still want the ease of chef-prepared meals. Airbnb’s drop-off catering and gourmet delivery options provide a convenient alternative.
Popular Drop-Off Options
Guests can order curated menus for brunch, cocktail hours, or family dinners, including:
Seasonal charcuterie boards
Fresh seafood platters
Plant-based and gluten-free options
Brunch and continental breakfast packages
Artisan pastries and desserts
For larger groups or events, this service eliminates the stress of meal planning, ensuring that every guest enjoys high-quality dining without hassle.
ThinkOFood & Chef Andrey Kravchenko: Leading Airbnb Culinary Experiences
One of the standout catering teams integrating with Airbnb’s platform is ThinkOFood, led by Chef Andrey Kravchenko. Known for bespoke private dining and catering across Toronto, the GTA, and cottage country, ThinkOFood is redefining how Airbnb guests dine.
Flexible Catering Packages
Chef Andrey’s team offers:
Private chef dinners for anniversaries, birthdays, and retreats
Drop-off catering for family reunions, corporate getaways, or cottage weekends
Themed dining such as paella nights, pasta-making workshops, or wine-paired tasting menus
What makes ThinkOFood unique is their experience in adapting to different Airbnb spaces from luxury condos in Toronto to lakeside cottages in Muskoka. The result is fine dining anywhere you are.
Benefits for Guests, Hosts, and Chefs
For Guests
Convenience is key. Guests can book chefs and catering directly through Airbnb, browse menus, read reviews, and finalize payment in one place.
For Hosts
Hosts who partner with Airbnb services gain a competitive edge, boosting bookings, increasing nightly rates, and improving guest satisfaction. A rental that offers catering feels more like a concierge-level luxury property.
For Chefs & Caterers
Chefs gain access to a global clientele without needing a brick-and-mortar restaurant. With Airbnb handling bookings, exposure, and payments, chefs can focus on creating memorable culinary experiences.
Airbnb vs. Traditional Catering Services
While traditional catering is often structured with fixed menus, Airbnb services are built around flexibility and personalization. Chefs adapt to:
Dietary restrictions
Group sizes
Cultural or themed dining preferences
Unlike conventional catering companies, Airbnb creates a streamlined booking process, where payment, scheduling, and communication happen within one platform.
How to Book a Private Chef or Catering Service on Airbnb
Booking a culinary experience is simple:
Browse Services: Explore available add-ons under “Experiences” or “Services.”
Select a Chef: View menus, photos, and reviews.
Customize Your Experience: Share preferences, group size, and dietary needs.
Book & Enjoy: Your chef handles the shopping, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
This ease of booking is why many travellers now choose Airbnb over traditional event planning platforms.
A New Era of Travel & Hospitality
Airbnb’s Services and Experiences reflect a bigger trend in hospitality: travellers want authentic, local, and stress-free dining experiences. From Toronto city escapes to weekend cottages in Muskoka or Haliburton, private chefs and catering services are becoming a must-have amenity.
And with ThinkOFood and Chef Andrey leading the way, Airbnb guests in Toronto and the GTA gain access to restaurant-quality food in the comfort of their rental.
Final Thoughts
Airbnb’s new Services and Experiences is more than a feature; it’s a shift in how we think about travel. By adding private chefs, catering, and gourmet delivery to the mix, Airbnb is blurring the lines between hospitality and fine dining.
So, the next time you book an Airbnb in Toronto, the GTA, or cottage country, consider elevating your stay with a chef-driven experience from ThinkOFood.
Because great trips aren’t just about where you stay, they’re about the unforgettable meals you share along the way.
