Global Chef Series
Global Chef Series: An Evening with Jean-François Rouquette
Culinary Theme: French
Two Nights Only: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026
Seatings: From 5PM - 10PM
Price: $225* per person. +$125 wine pairing.
Location: Joni Restaurant, Park Hyatt Toronto
*Exclusive of tax and gratuity.
About Jean-François Rouquette
Born in Aveyron and raised in a family of restaurateurs, Chef Jean-François Rouquette is deeply rooted in the traditions of classic French cuisine. His culinary journey reflects a lifelong respect for terroir, seasonality, and craftsmanship. Since 2005, he has led PUR’ at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, where his cuisine balances precision with modern creativity. Drawing inspiration from his travels and the natural rhythm of the seasons, Chef Rouquette creates refined, contemporary French dishes that honour heritage while pushing expression forward.
Notable Mentions
- MICHELIN Star
- Gault & Millau Gold Trophy (2021)
Global Chef Series: Alberto Landgraf
June 5 & 6, 2026
Culinary Theme: Brazilian
Seatings from 5PM - 10PM with live entertainment
Price: $225* per person. (Wine pairing optional + $125 per person)
Menu to be announced 30 days prior to event start date.
Two nights only. Park Hyatt Toronto continues its Global Chef Series with a limited-seating event featuring Two MICHELIN-starred Chef Alberto Landgraf of Oteque, Rio de Janeiro.
*Exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Cancellations made with less than 72 hours' notice will incur a $150 per person cancellation fee.
About Alberto Landgraf
Chef Alberto Landgraf is a two MICHELIN-starred Brazilian chef celebrated for redefining contemporary Brazilian cuisine. Drawing on his Japanese-Brazilian heritage, his cooking emphasizes precision, simplicity, and harmony, transforming locally sourced ingredients into refined, visually striking dishes. Consistently recognized on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Chef Landgraf’s cuisine reflects a thoughtful balance of technique and natural expression. He will also be releasing a new book this year and will join guests for a meet-and-greet experience, including book signings during the dinner events.
About The Series
The Global Chef Series is an exclusive culinary program welcoming internationally acclaimed chefs for highly limited collaborations at Joni Restaurant. Each residency pairs a celebrated guest chef with Park Hyatt Executive Chef Jonathan Williams to craft immersive, multi-course tasting menus bringing the distinct flavours and signature dishes of the chef’s home city to Toronto for a brief, moment in time. Each residency will be complemented by a curated selection of fine wines and spirits, selected to enhance and elevate each menu.