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How Personal Chef Ivan Bodnar Went From Banquets to His Own Business

 Introduction So you want to know how Ivan Bodnar went from setting up tables at banquet halls to operating his own kitchen and business? It all started with a love for cooking that began when he was just a little kid. He would create dishes out of anything he could find at his grandparent’s farm, and the rest is history! Ivan has come a long way since those early days, and he now uses his passion for cooking to inspire others. He teaches cooking classes and hosts private events, showcasing his skills as a personal chef. If you’re looking for an amazing culinary experience, Ivan is the perfect chef for you! How Ivan Bodnar's Passion for Cooking Started You probably know by now that personal chefs are all the rage. But what you may not know is that many of these chefs started out their careers doing something completely different. Take Ivan Bodnar, for example. He started out as a banquet hall server, setting up tables and making sure everything was running smoothly. But his passi...
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Get to Know the Chef of Toronto Caterer and Kitchen


When you get your food catered, the person who’s preparing your meal is typically invisible to you unless there’s an issue or problem with the order. Chef  Ivan Bodnar has been working in kitchens and catering businesses in Toronto since 1992, and he knows what it takes to make sure that every meal he serves his customers is delicious, fresh, and exactly what they ordered. In this interview, Ron talks about his career as a chef, some of the most important factors for success in catering, and how he got started in catering after graduating from culinary school.


About Me

I'm a Toronto chef and caterer who has been in business for 10 years. With our team of five full-time chefs, we serve individuals and events all across Toronto. When you hire us, you know that we'll put out delicious and beautiful food that everyone will love!


Cooking Style

With a team of 16 caterers and over 25 years of experience, Toronto Caterer and Kitchen knows how to bring your event together. From pastry-based cakes and French desserts to sandwiches, pizzas, paellas, and seafood platters, our chefs have served every imaginable type of food for events large and small—so we can cater your party with style.


My Core Values

Health is of paramount importance. I’m always trying new ways to incorporate fresh ingredients and nutritious meals into my daily diet. With time, comes experience and that’s why I have decided to go back in kitchen of Toronto Caterer and Kitchen where I started culinary journey as a Chef at Toronto Caterer and Kitchen after working with number of renowned restaurants in downtown Toronto.


Favorite Foods

Though it may not seem like it, Campbell loves a good cheese pizza. Pizza is my all-time favorite food, he says. Cheese pizza from Big Lou’s is probably my top pick in terms of American-style cheese pizzas; I really enjoy getting one delivered and sitting down with friends and watching a movie. For lighter fare, he also enjoys fresh salads—but only at restaurants where he can get his dressing on the side!


Worst Memory in Cooking

My worst memory in cooking was when I was a youngster. Back then, my family owned a restaurant and I used to cook. One day, my father thought it would be fun for me to make an enormous batch of chicken wings. He asked me how much salt I would need to flavor 100 lbs of chicken wings and didn’t give me any direction as far as if he wanted them deep fried or not, what temperature and so on.

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