A new Global Chef Series at Joni pairs international culinary stars with the hotel’s executive chef for a year of limited-run, cross-continental dining experiences.
Toronto’s dining scene is no stranger to big names, but this year Park Hyatt Toronto is thinking globally. The hotel has unveiled a 2026 Global Chef Series at Joni, its signature restaurant, bringing internationally acclaimed chefs to Yorkville for a string of tightly curated, two-night residencies.
The idea is refreshingly straightforward: invite boundary-pushing chefs from around the world to cook alongside executive chef Jonathan Williams, creating immersive multi-course tasting menus that reflect each guest’s culinary roots. It’s culinary travel distilled into a single evening.
The series launches March 6 and 7 with Felipe Schaedler, the São Paulo–based chef behind Banzeiro. Schaedler is known for cooking that celebrates Brazil’s biodiversity, drawing on rare Amazonian ingredients and ancestral techniques. His Toronto appearance marks a much-anticipated Canadian debut, with a tasting menu inspired by the flavours and textures of the Amazon.
Dinner is priced at $165 CAD per person, with an optional $95 CAD wine pairing. Reservations are available via OpenTable, and capacity is limited.
Schaedler’s residency sets the tone for a year that spans continents. April 24 and 25 will feature Jean-François Rouquette of Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, a One MICHELIN Star chef. In June, Alberto Landgraf of Oteque in Rio de Janeiro — holder of Two MICHELIN Stars and recognized among Latin America’s 50 Best — takes the stage.
Later in 2026, diners can expect Ninh Le Trung Hau of Square One at Park Hyatt Saigon, selected by the MICHELIN Guide, and André “Matsumoto” Saburo of Taberna Japonesa Quina do Futuro in Recife, with a sixth chef to be announced for December.
Each residency is brief by design. Guest chefs collaborate closely with Williams to craft menus that reflect their culinary identities while responding to Toronto’s context, with curated wine and spirit pairings rounding out the experience.
About Park Hyatt Toronto
Located in Yorkville, Park Hyatt Toronto is one of the few city hotels awarded a MICHELIN Key, recognizing excellence in design, service, and overall experience. The property houses 219 guestrooms, including 40 suites, and Writers Room Bar, named among Canada’s 50 Best Bars.