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I bring decades of passion, expertise, and love for great cuisine to your table.

Richard Eliphe Desnoyers

I craft world‑inspired fine dining at your table

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I have cooked in AAA/CAA Five Diamond environments that set the bar for luxury, sophistication, and first‑class service. I specialize in French cuisine with regional influences and a polished, guest‑focused approach to hospitality.

I spent five years at Eden in Banff refining tasting menus and multi‑course table d’hôte experiences. Today, I cook international dishes from five continents, bringing restaurant‑level technique and warmth to intimate events.

Plan your menu with me

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I cook to delight people so they can appreciate the taste of every component of a dish.

How I craft your experience

I highlight every flavor

I cook to delight people so they can appreciate the taste of every component of a dish. I build plates so every element shines on its own and harmonizes on the palate.

I learned by instinct and practice

I never studied formally; I believe cooking is my gift, refined through years of hands‑on work, discipline, and relentless curiosity.

I aim to make each dish the best of its kind

Even if I am preparing a taco, it has to be the best taco my guests have ever eaten. I obsess over details so every bite exceeds expectations.

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What my guests say

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Follow me on Instagram

@rdesnoyers
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