Join us on Thursday, October 22 for a Fall Dinner Party, Hosted in Your Own Kitchen

📅 Thursday, October 22nd

⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST

📍 Virtual on Zoom

📦 Ingredients delivered to your doorstep

This fall, we're inviting a select group of leaders to join us for an evening in one of our premium virtual culinary experiences.

It's a chance to taste what your clients could enjoy this holiday season: a beautifully curated, chef-led dinner that brings together food, storytelling and connection, without the traffic, the parking or the calendar juggling.

What to Expect

  • A Chef-Designed Experience:

    Cook alongside Chef Ben Hayward as he guides you through a seasonal menu, step by step.

  • A Beautiful Kit Delivered to Your Door

    You will receive a premium box filled with fresh, chef-prepared ingredients — designed to share with your household.

  • Virtual Moments That Matter

    Beyond cooking, you’ll see how seamlessly these experiences integrate with your own client communications — from portfolio updates to showcasing your new services for 2026.

  • All Dietary Needs Accommodated

    We ensure every guest feels included with thoughtful, personalized accommodations.

From Our Table to Yours

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Who We Are

Care/Of is a Toronto-based creative culinary studio that designs and produces high-impact food-driven experiences for brands and firms.

We specialize in helping companies strengthen client relationships through curated events that blend hospitality, storytelling, and strategy.

Our clients include leading financial institutions, global brands, and creative agencies who trust us to deliver seamless, memorable moments.

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How It Works When You  Book With Us

You invite your guests.

  1. We guide you through the invitation and registration process so it is as seamless and hands-off for you as possible 

  2. We ship premium chef-designed kits directly to their doors. To wherever they are across Canada.

  3. Guests cook alongside a top chef, enjoy a shared meal with their household, and connect virtually with you

  4. We help you integrate your message (portfolio updates, new services, appreciation) into the event flow — creating an experience that’s both memorable, meaningful and impactful.

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Pricing

Virtual culinary experiences begin at $ per kit (including chef, kit design & fulfillment, tech support)+ delivery + HST.

Pricing scales based on menu, number of guests, and any custom touches (branded gifts, premium wine pairings, etc.).

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Menu

1st


Beet Salad / feta, watercress, dukkah

2nd

Steak Diane / mushroom sauce, roasted fingerlings, green beans
*Duck available as a substitute

3rd

Dutch Baby / caramel apples

Meet Your Chef

Ben Hayward

With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Ben Hayward is the founder and chef behind Hayward Food, a thriving Toronto-based catering company known for its refined yet approachable style. His culinary journey began at a small French bistro in Mississauga and led him to Toronto, where he honed his skills at acclaimed spots such as La Palma, Bar Prima, and Campagnolo, as well as serving as Catering Director at Harbourfront Centre.

Rooted in French training but guided by a contemporary Canadian approach, Ben emphasizes seasonality and sustainability in every menu he creates. His expertise extends beyond the kitchen to wine pairing, oyster shucking, and crafting food experiences that are both memorable and delicious.

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Why Now

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The holiday season is just around the corner — and it’s harder than ever to get clients to an in-person event. A curated virtual experience makes it simple:

  • Kits arrive at their doorstep.

  • They enjoy a meal with their family.

  • You connect meaningfully in a premium, memorable way.

Please register by Wednesday, October 14th

Questions about your registration? Email info@careof.work and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.