Private Chef Services

Available for select private dining experiences in the GTHA and Niagara region.
Events

Find Chef Clay hosting ticketed events/ parties and tours all throughout Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara and the surrounding areas.
FoodFocus+

Food culture for curious eaters. Eyes Eat First — exploring the history, science, travel, and stories behind what we eat.
Pizza Classes

Hands-on pizza making classes in Hamilton. Learn dough, fermentation, and the full process from scratch — for all skill levels.

Chef Clay Smith — Creator of FoodFocus+

Clay Smith is a Hamilton-based chef, culinary instructor, and the creator of FoodFocus+ — a food culture channel built on one idea: Eyes Eat First. FoodFocus+ explores food in its fullest sense, from the history and science behind what we eat to travel, recipes, and short documentaries about food culture around the world. It’s not a tutorial channel. It’s a lens on why we eat what we eat.

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Testimonials

“Chef Clay, a huge thank you for making our baptism so special! From the menu, to the presentation, from the delicious flavours of every dish, to the homemade from the heart ingredients on each plate.. Saturday was phenomenal on so many levels! Our guests felt so special and spoiled! And we did too! You far exceeded our expectations! from the bottom of our hearts, thank you thank you thank you! I absolutely will leave a raving review!!! this was truly the most remarkable experience!!!’!!! I’m so happy we found you online!”

Client: Elisa
“Chef Clay helped us out with a last minute work event, and knocked it out of the park. The food was fantastic - and we can be a tough group to please. He was responsive and professional from the moment we reached out, right through being great with the guests at the dinner party. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chef Clay and will be using him again personally and professionally, and I know many of our guest will be as well.”

Client: Chris Barrett
“Chef Clay Smith is AMAZING!!! I hired him for a private dinner for my wedding reception. He was so professional from the first conversation I had with him on the phone to when he left my house after the event. The food was absolutely delicious! The event was a few weeks ago and we are still talking about how good each course was. His menus are very unique to each party because he used all in season foods depending on time of year. Each course was spaced out in a good timely manner allowing us to actually digest and enjoy the company we had. The portions were a perfect size leaving us completely satisfied. Also, he left my kitchen spotless, which was awesome because the last thing you want to do after a big event is clean! haha. I can't rant and rave enough about him. If you are planning on having any event at all, hire Chef Clay!! It was amazing. Thanks for making my wedding dinner so memorable!!”

Client: Clara Yan
“Thank you SO much for an incredible evening! It was like having a magician in the Kitchen and everyone from our table last night is raving about the incredible flavours and culinary delights! Mark and I are looking forward to working again soon.”

Client: Erika
“With a 2-week old newborn, dining out was not an option for my wife’s upcoming birthday. I was looking for the perfect at-home dining experience, and Chef Clay was just the ticket. From the upfront menu conception, to the post-dinner clean up, he made the evening delicious and delightful. he arrived promptly; made our guests feel very comfortable in the comfort of our own home; cooked and presented everything perfectly; and allowed us to enjoy the company of our guests. We couldn’t have asked for a better evening, and would highly recommend Chef Clay for your next occasion.”

Client: Zachary
“Hi Clay we wanted to thank you once again for making the evening so special and memorable on Saturday. The food was truly exquisite and the experience will be unforgeable for us and our family. We look forward to connecting with you for future events (and know several members of our family are as well)..”

Clients: Gary & Eva

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