
Private Chefs in Whistler
Your chefs, Mark and Marnus
Chemistry is invaluable. In relationships, friendships and in the kitchen. Good chemistry can make sparks fly, and food sing. Mark and Marnus have built such a strong bond in the kitchen, Covalent would be jealous. Our breadth of culinary interests is wide and ranges from authentic Indian curries, to traditional French dishes like Coq Au Vin. Our methodology is simple; cook with intent and love. Mark grew up in Ottawa and watched adamantly as his father became a pro home cook. Cookbooks and the Food Network evolved to professional schooling at Cordon Bleu. Mark has followed in his father’s footsteps, and plans to sprint past them with A La Cuisine.
Marnus was born in Saudi Arabia and grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. The trade winds blew him with his family to Toronto as teenager, and finally they carried him to Whistler as a young adult. He is well travelled through Italy, Mexico, Japan, Turkey and France. Marnus’ ethos in the kitchen is authenticity. His wine knowledge rivals his culinary expertise. Marnus attained is WSET2 certification and is currently working towards his WSET3, qualifying him to become a sommelier. Let him pair your evening.

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Flow state in the kitchen
In positive psychology, a flow state, also known as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. This embodies A La Cuisine. Synergistic movement in the kitchen, focus and love. We are passionate and dedicated private chefs who will deliver an incredible experience.
“The master of the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind & his body, his education and his recreation, his love & his religion...To him, he is always doing both.
James A. Mitchner