RELAX. GATHER. ENJOY.

From intimate dinners to full-day and multi-day service, Dining by Design creates personalized chef experiences in your villa—so you can spend less time planning and more time together.

Every Dining by Design experience begins with your group, villa, dates, and the way you want to enjoy your stay. Chef Thomas works with you to shape the menu and service approach around your preferences, occasion, allergies, dietary needs, and schedule.

Requests may include private villa dinners, breakfast, brunch, lunch, full-day private chef service, or multi-day service, depending on the details of your stay and operational feasibility.

Villa stocking, groceries, beverages, and other provisions can be discussed by prior arrangement. The details are planned in advance so you understand what is included before service begins.

Share your dates, guest count, villa name, requested meals or service type, and any preferences or restrictions. Chef Thomas will review the request and follow up with the best next step.

GLOBAL CULINARY EXPERIENCE, PERSONAL VILLA DINING

Chef Thomas Musson

Founder of Dining by Design TCI, Chef Thomas Musson creates personalized private villa dining experiences throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Every menu and service plan is shaped around the guests, their villa, their preferences, and the rhythm of their stay.

A native of Canada, Thomas brings more than 30 years of culinary experience to his work. His earliest inspiration came from his mother, a Swiss native who introduced him to the discipline and pleasure of cooking. The first dish he helped her prepare was spaghetti carbonara, which remains his favourite today.

Thomas began his formal training in the Culinary Arts Program at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. His desire to travel then took him to Scotland, where he became Sous Chef at the Claymore Hotel. Working in the Highlands deepened his appreciation for fresh, seasonal ingredients and helped shape the philosophy he still brings to his cooking.

He later traveled to Switzerland and spent his time with family and in restaurants across the country. These experiences established a strong foundation in classic French cuisine and broadened his technical range.

Returning to Canada, Thomas continued his studies at George Brown College in Toronto and interned with renowned chef Michael Stadtlander at Eigensinn Farm. He went on to work as Chef de Tournant for the Distillery Group, moving between multiple restaurants, menus, and kitchen brigades. He further refined his fine-dining skills at Habitat Lounge and Canoe, developing the ability to deliver precise, high-level cuisine for large numbers of guests.

His career later took him west to Whistler, British Columbia, where he cooked at Après, a classic French restaurant, before returning to Toronto for another period at Canoe. The opportunity to work in the Turks and Caicos Islands eventually brought him to the Caribbean, where he joined the kitchens of leading resorts and fine-dining restaurants.

Today, Thomas brings that depth of experience directly to guests staying in private villas. His approach is personal, thoughtful, and grounded in professional service. He is grateful for the many clients who return year after year and who continue to recommend Dining by Design TCI to family and friends.

Chef Thomas looks forward to creating a memorable culinary experience for you and your guests.

HOW PRIVATE CHEF SERVICE WORKS

Every inquiry begins with the details of your stay. Once Chef Thomas understands your dates, villa, guest count, and service needs, he can recommend the right approach and explain what is included.

• For full-day service, larger groups, or more detailed service needs, additional support can be reviewed based on your group, the style of service, and what is needed for the experience.

• Chef service is separate from goods and provisions, which depend on the final menu, groceries, beverages, and provisions selected for your group.

• If your group has beverage or provision needs, those details can be reviewed during planning so the experience is clear before service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What information should I include with my inquiry?

Please share your requested dates, villa name if known, guest count, type of service, and any known dietary needs or preferences.

Does submitting an inquiry reserve my date?

No. Submitting an inquiry does not confirm or hold a date. Chef Thomas will review the details and follow up with the best next step.

Are groceries, beverages, and provisions included?

Chef service is separate from goods and provisions. These depend on the final menu, groceries, beverages, and other provisions selected for your group.

Can I request full-day or multi-day service?

Yes. Full-day and multi-day service can be requested. The appropriate service approach depends on your group, schedule, and the level of support required.