About Us
Welcome to Maison de Saveur!
At Maison de Saveur, we believe dining is more than a meal — it is an experience that awakens the senses, evokes memories, and brings people together. Every event we create is inspired by the comfort of home, the familiar flavors of cherished dishes, and the joy of sharing food with loved ones. From cozy family dinners featuring home comfort food to festive holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas, our meals capture warmth, nostalgia, and the simple pleasures of home-cooked food — thoughtfully elevated with creativity, care, and exquisite presentation.
We specialize in fully bespoke dining experiences, blending westernized and easternized cuisine to craft menus tailored to each guest’s tastes and the occasion. Familiar favorites are reimagined with subtle surprises, and carefully sourced ingredients are transformed into rich, layered meals bursting with flavor. Our team brings this philosophy to a wide range of services, including private chef dinners, luxury catering, yacht and travel dining, corporate and special events, weddings, and exclusive celebrations. Every service is designed to deliver a seamless, personalized experience — whether a comforting home-style meal or a fine dining luxury experience, flavor, comfort, and attention to detail take center stage.
Our team members consist of both experienced chef's from Ontario, Canada and also new talent and culinary students from various institutions, universities and colleges.
Whether hosting an intimate dinner at home, a lively family gathering, or an elegant celebration aboard a private yacht, we create experiences that feel personal, inviting, and unforgettable. Each meal is crafted to spark connection, conversation, and joy, evoking the warmth of holiday traditions, the comfort of beloved recipes, and the magic of coming together around a table. We transform every occasion into a celebration of home, flavor, and the lasting happiness that comes from shared culinary moments, from home comfort food to elevated, luxurious dining experiences.
About The Founder
Damien Defranco is an executive chef, restaurateur, and serial entrepreneur whose passion for food and flavor has taken him in and out of China, Hong Kong, and other countries, exploring diverse culinary traditions and refining his craft along the way. During this time, he founded and operated two successful restaurants in China, sharing his vision of exquisite, flavorful dining with a broad audience. Beyond his kitchens, Damien has also founded dozens of other companies globally around the world.
Returning to Canada, Damien brought his global experiences home, opening a Chinese/Japanese fusion restaurant in London, Ontario, where he combines worldly techniques with the comforting, nostalgic flavors of home-style, westernized cuisine. His approach focuses on creating meals that are rich in flavor, deeply satisfying, and evocative of the warmth of home, whether it’s a hearty family-style dish or a delicate, elevated creation designed to delight the senses. Each dish is crafted to celebrate flavour as the centerpiece of the experience, bringing people together over shared enjoyment and connection.
For Damien, food is more than a craft — it is a way to nourish, delight, and create lasting memories. As an educator and leader, he has shared his culinary knowledge with students, staff, and enthusiasts worldwide, authored several cookbooks, and contributed extensively as a content creator and writer, inspiring others to appreciate the depth, creativity, and bold flavors of the culinary arts. Damien’s philosophy is simple yet profound: nothing brings people together more than food. At Maison de Saveur, Damien curates personal, heartfelt dining experiences, transforming every meal into a celebration of home comfort, flavour, and the joy of togetherness.
