About

The Chef Behind The Table

A chef who cooks for all people. Culturally inspired. Diabetes-friendly by default. Based in Mississauga, serving Toronto, the GTA, and beyond.

Donna Gardner, the chef behind Donna's Table.

Meet Donna

Hi, I'm Donna

I'm the chef behind Donna's Table. My approach to food is simple. Make it delicious, make it beautiful, and make it something people genuinely enjoy. I care about how it's plated, how it tastes, and how it makes people feel when they sit down to eat.

My cooking is rooted in flavour and authenticity, with a creative touch that keeps things interesting. Some dishes are rich and comforting, others are lighter, but everything is made with intention.

Donna's Table has grown naturally. From cooking for the people I love to building something more defined and elevated. Now it's not just about meals. It's about creating a full experience, whether that's a quiet dinner at home or catering for a special event.

What matters most is that people enjoy the food. That they come back. That they tell someone else, "you need to try this."

Meet Donna

What makes it ours

How I Cook, And Who I Cook For

Culturally Inspired

Italian specialties sit at the heart of the menu. Caribbean and traditional mains like braised oxtail and tripe stew come together on request. Nobody gets left off the table.

Built For Everyone

Diabetes-friendly options are always on offer. Every menu gets real thought given to dietary needs. Nobody at this table eats like an afterthought.

Rooted In Mississauga

Based in the Dixie and Bloor area, serving Mississauga, Toronto, the GTA, and beyond. Pickup is easy, delivery runs to your door, setup lands on time.

Philosophy

What Ends Up On The Plate Matters

How a meal is cooked, what goes into it, and how it feels to sit down with it are all part of the same job.

Ingredients

Real Food, Simply Done

Fresh ingredients in their natural state. Local where it makes sense, quality always. The best dishes don't hide behind shortcuts, they lean on what's good and let it speak.

Nutrition

Food That Takes Care Of You

Balance is built in from the start. Diabetes-friendly options, thoughtful portions, and a view of food as part of how you feel the next morning, not just the next hour.

Seasons

What's Fresh, When It's Fresh

Menus shift with the season. Tomatoes taste like tomatoes in summer. Roasts get their moment in the fall. Cooking this way is simpler, cheaper, and always better.

Presentation

How It Looks Is Part Of How It Tastes

Every dish gets plated like it's going on a table you care about. Because it is. The way food is served changes the way it's eaten.

Customization

Built For The Event, Not A Catalogue

Every menu starts with a conversation about your space, your people, what they can and can't eat. What lands on the table is made for that table.

Care

Nobody Eats Like An Afterthought

Dietary needs are the first question, not the last. Allergies flagged in advance. Cultural cues respected. The whole table should feel welcome, every time.

From The Table

What Guests Are Saying

Ordered from Donna for the first time and I'm officially hooked. The pasta was rich and full of flavour. Donna was easy to coordinate with, food was ready exactly when she said it would be. Can't wait to order again.

Siddhant Kalra Posted on Google

Donna's Table catered my daughter's engagement party last weekend, and the food received rave reviews from every guest. The menu beautifully blended East and West Indian flavours, from Trinidadian doubles and butter chicken kabobs to Bajan fish cakes, mini Jamaican patties, and Dutch bitterballen. Everything was flavourful, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared for guests of all ages and tastes. Her homemade cheesecake was a standout favourite, and the rum punch and mojitos were a huge hit. Donna's Table elevated the event from special to unforgettable. Guests complimented the food all evening, and continued talking about it in the days that followed. Highly recommended for any special occasion.

Engagement party host, Etobicoke Engagement party, April 2026

Donna's curry ravioli was the start of our Taste of Jamaica event, a bold, delicious twist on a classic. Not a single one was left. If these hit store freezers, they'd sell out in no time.

Janice Patrick Taste of Jamaica event

Donna, thank you for the incredible work you did for our back to back catering events. The food was absolutely delicious, and the feedback has been outstanding. Thanks again for your amazing service and support.

Ketly, Peel District School Board Catering events

We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Donna, our incredible chef here at Bough Beeches Place. Donna curated a beautiful and delicious Easter brunch last weekend, and it was a huge hit with our residents and families. With her extensive culinary experience and passion for creating meals that feel like home, Donna brings warmth and flavor to our community every single day. Thank you, Donna, for your dedication, creativity, and heart.

Bough Beeches Place Easter brunch

Absolutely amazing food, so delicious that there were no leftovers. The butter chicken was full of flavor, and everything else was a hit. Can't wait to try the banana bread. You truly have an incredible talent and should be very proud of it.

A grateful customer