PRIVATE CHEF MENUS
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American Contemporary
Basic- 4 Course Meal
Appetizer
Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli
Caprese Skewers (Grape Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Glaze)
Whipped Feta Dip with Pita Chips and Crudités
Classic Shrimp Cocktail with House-Made Cocktail Sauce
Crispy Artichoke Hearts with Sundried Tomato Pesto
Slider Trio (Angus Beef, Pulled Pork, Veggie Burger)
Butternut Squash Soup Shooters with Crème Fraîche
Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika and Chives
Salad/Soup
Caesar Salad (Romaine, Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Dressing)
Wedge Salad (Iceberg, Blue Cheese Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Crumbles)
Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Feta, and Poppy Seed Dressing
French Onion Soup (Classic style)
Mixed Greens with Cucumbers, Carrots, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Basil Oil
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Dressing
Entrée
Roasted Chicken Breast Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Haricots Verts
Pan-Seared Salmon Served with Lemon-Dill Orzo and Roasted Asparagus
Beef Short Ribs Served with Creamy Polenta and Glazed Carrots
Pork Tenderloin Served with Apple Chutney and Sweet Potato Purée
Mushroom and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Served with Wild Rice Pilaf and Steamed Broccoli
Vegetarian Lasagna Served with Garlic Bread and Side Salad
Meatloaf (Individual Portions) Served with Crispy Onion Strings and Creamed Corn
Bistro Steak (Hanger or Flat Iron) Served with Herb Butter and Truffle Fries
Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillets with Vanilla Ice Cream
Apple Crumble with Whipped Cream
Key Lime Tartlets
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Classic Cheesecake with Berry Topping
Brownie Sundae Bar
Lemon Bars with Powdered Sugar
Individual Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
Indulge- 5 Course Meal
Appetizer
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Capers
Bacon-Wrapped Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with Arugula, Capers, and Shaved Parmesan
Calamari Fritti with Spicy Marinara and Lemon Aioli
Lobster Bisque Shooters
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Mint and Balsamic Glaze
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Crusty Bread
Salad/Soup
Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan, Lemon, and Olive Oil
Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Candied Pepitas
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Candied Walnuts and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Gazpacho (Chilled Tomato and Vegetable Soup)
Frisée Salad with Lardons, Poached Egg, and Dijon Vinaigrette
Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup with Truffle Essence
Endive Salad with Apples, Smoked Gouda, and Cider Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Entrée
Filet Mignon (6oz) Served with Potato Gratin Dauphinois and Garlic-Herb Sautéed Spinach
Pan-Seared Halibut Served with Saffron Risotto and Roasted Fennel
Duck Breast Served with Wild Rice and Cherry Reduction Sauce
Veal Chop Served with Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese and Asparagus Tips
Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Rack Served with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Ratatouille
Osso Buco (Veal Shank) Served with Saffron Risotto and Gremolata
Panko-Crusted Chicken Saltimbocca Served with Creamy Polenta and Mushroom Ragout
Vegetarian Wellington (Mushroom/Spinach) Served with Celery Root Purée and Glazed Carrots
Dessert
Crème Brûlée (Vanilla Bean)
Tiramisu (Classic Italian Coffee Dessert)
Chocolate Lava Cakes with Raspberry Coulis
Profiteroles (Cream Puffs with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce)
Pavlova (Meringue shell with fresh berries and cream)
Lemon Raspberry Cake (Layered)
Salted Caramel Panna Cotta
Individual Apple Tarte Tatin
Luxury- 7 Course Meal
Appetizer
Oysters on the Half Shell with Caviar Mignonette
Lobster Tartare with Avocado Mousse on Crostini
Seared Foie Gras with Fig Jam and Toasted Brioche
Individual Beef Wellington Bites with Périgord Sauce
Tuna Tataki with Ponzu Glaze and Wasabi Aioli
White Truffle Arancini with Marinara Dip
Langoustine Bisque with Cognac Crème Fraîche
Petite Scallop and Uni Spoons
Salad/Soup
Watercress Salad with Shaved Black Truffles and Aged Parmesan
Baby Romaine and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
Lobster and Mango Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Artichoke Heart Salad with Lemon-Chive Dressing
Chilled English Pea Soup with Mint Oil and Parmesan Crisp
Microgreens Salad with Edible Flowers and Champagne Vinaigrette
Beetroot Carpaccio with Whipped Goat Cheese and Pistachio Dust
Entrée
Wagyu Beef Filet Mignon Served with Pommes Soufflées and White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass Served with Sweet Corn Purée and Black Truffle Risotto
Colorado Lamb Loin Served with Potato and Celery Root Purée and Rosemary Reduction Sauce
Whole Roasted Quail Served with Wild Rice and Morel Mushroom Ragout
Butter-Poached Lobster Tail Served with Saffron Linguine and Garlic-Herb Butter Sauce
Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye Served with Bone Marrow Butter and Pommes Anna
Duo of Duck (Seared Breast and Confit Leg) Served with Lentil Purée and Port Wine Reduction
Seared Dover Sole Meunière Served with Simple Steamed New Potatoes and Haricots Verts
Dessert
Grand Marnier Soufflé
Raspberry Macarons and Petits Fours Platter
Chocolate and Hazelnut Dacquoise
Deconstructed Lemon Tart with Meringue Kisses
Individual Vacherin (Meringue, cream, and fruit ice cream)
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries and Hand-Made Truffles
Poached Pears in Sauternes Wine with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Opera Cake (Layered Almond Sponge, Coffee Buttercream, and Chocolate Ganache)