About My Take Home Chef
At My Take Home Chef, our mission is simple: to help people gather with ease and enjoy meaningful moments around the table.
We believe great food brings people together — and that healthy, delicious meals should be accessible without adding stress to already busy lives.
Our chefs create personalized, in-home culinary experiences designed to support balance, connection, and well-being. From weekly meal prep to private dining, small events, and hands-on cooking classes, we make dining at home feel effortless and extraordinary.
We focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, thoughtful menu design, and a “simple made special” approach that allows you to enjoy more time with the people who matter most.
Life may require sacrifices — but nutritious, joyful eating shouldn’t be one of them.
Michelle Sinclair | Personal Chef & Co-Founder
Michelle Sinclair is a chef, entrepreneur, and the creative force behind My Take Home Chef. With more than 25 years of experience, she blends culinary expertise with a passion for connection, balance, and simplicity.
For Michelle, food is more than a meal — it’s a way to create memories, nurture relationships, and bring comfort and creativity into everyday life. Her philosophy of “simple made special” shapes every part of the business, from menu development to the warm, personal client experience My Take Home Chef is known for.
Michelle built My Take Home Chef to empower both clients and chefs:
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Clients enjoy beautifully prepared meals, seamless events, and more time in their day.
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Chefs gain flexible, meaningful work that honors creativity, work-life balance, and professional growth.
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Her services include custom weekly meal prep, intimate private dinners, small event catering, and interactive cooking experiences designed to bring people together in the comfort of their homes.
Based in Calgary, Michelle is dedicated to fostering community, supporting local ingredients, and creating culinary moments that feel personal, intentional, and unforgettable.
Barry Sinclair | Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder
Barry Sinclair is the strategic and operational backbone of My Take Home Chef. With over 20 years of global financial experience as a CPA, CGA (Canada) and FCCA (Ireland), Barry brings the structure, forecasting, and long-term planning needed to support a growing, client-focused company.
Throughout his career in Ireland and Canada, Barry has worked with industry leaders in technology, professional services, fintech, and legal sectors — experience that now supports the financial strength and steady growth of My Take Home Chef.
His commitment to community service includes board roles with Calgary Chieftains, CanLearn Society, and Immigrant Services Calgary. Barry’s leadership ensures that the business operates with integrity, clarity, and a vision for sustainable success.
Together with Michelle, he has helped shape a company that brings culinary excellence and meaningful connection into homes across Alberta.
