PRIVATE CHEF MENUS
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International
Basic- 4 Course Meal
Appetizer
Fried Potato and Cheese Empanadas with Spicy Aioli (South America)
Beet Salad Ceviche with Tostadas and Salsa Macha (Mexico/Peru)
Creamy Garlic Hummus with Carrots and Cucumber (Middle East)
Charred Eggplant Crostini with Pomegranate Syrup (Mediterranean)
Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread) (Spain)
Potato Croquette with Smoked Aioli (Spain/Europe)
Charred Shishito Peppers with Ponzu Aioli (Japan)
Falafel with Tahini Yogurt Sauce (Middle East)
Salad / Soup
Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Red Onion, Mint and Greek Dressing (Greece)
Romaine Lettuce with Radishes, Avocado, Tomatoes and Cilantro-Lime Dressing (Mexico)
Mixed Greens with Red Onion, Corn, Queso Fresco and Spicy Honey Dressing (Southwest US)
Minestrone Soup with Fresh Herbs (Italy)
Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Galangal Soup) (Thailand)
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze (Italy)
French Lentil Salad with Bacon Lardons (France)
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing and Crispy Onions (US)
Entree
Miso Cauliflower Steak with Polenta and Roasted Pepper Sauce (Japan/Italy)
Grilled Steak with Romesco Sauce and Roasted Vegetables (Spain)
Herbed Chicken with Green Beans and Roasted Potatoes (Europe)
Fish of the Day with Chimichurri and Grilled Vegetables (South America)
Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice (India)
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe (Italy)
Pork Schnitzel with Lemon and Parsley Potatoes (Germany/Austria)
Vietnamese Pho (Beef or Chicken) with Fresh Herbs (Vietnam)
Dessert
Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Glazed Berries and Dehydrated Berries (France)
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) with Candied Nuts and Berries (Spain/Latin America)
Gelato of the Day with Almond Dust (Italy)
Vanilla Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce (US/International)
Tiramisu Verrine (Italy)
Passion Fruit Panna Cotta (Italy/Tropical)
Churros with Chocolate Sauce (Spain/Mexico)
Baklava with Honey Syrup and Pistachios (Middle East/Greece)
Indulge- 5 Course Meal
Appetizer
Chef's Choice Bread, Truffle Butter, Tomato Jam and Cheese (Europe/Fusion)
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Saffron Aioli (Spain/Middle East)
Truffled White Bean and Artichoke Dip with Vegetables (Mediterranean)
Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Skewers (Italy)
Creamy Elote with Huitlacoche and Chipotle Lime Aioli (Mexico)
Charred Pineapple and Shrimp Ceviche Tostada (Tropical/Mexico)
Grilled Beets with Crispy Prosciutto, Pistachios and Whipped Goat Cheese (Europe)
Peruvian Anticuchos (Marinated Beef Skewers) with Aji Verde Sauce (Peru)
Salad/ Soup
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Pickled Red Onions, Honey Champagne Vinaigrette and Sunflower Seeds (Classic)
Kale, Piquillo Peppers, Pickled Mushrooms and Lemon Maple Vinaigrette (Modern)
Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Olives, Feta and Greek Dressing (Greece)
Arugula with Roasted Beets, Blueberries and Honey Citrus Dressing topped with Goat Cheese (Classic)
Kale with Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese with Lemon Olive Oil (Greece/Mediterranean)
French Onion Soup (France)
Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pepitas (India/Fall)
Thai Pomelo Salad with Peanuts and Chili-Lime Dressing (Thailand)
Entree
Coq au Vin (Chicken in Red Wine) with Lardons and Mushrooms (France)
Honey Dill Mustard Salmon with Green Beans and Puréed Sweet Potatoes (Nordic/US)
Enchiladas de Mole Rojo with Chicken, Steak or Vegetables (Mexico)
Carne Asada with Charred Salsa Verde, Black Bean Purée and Roasted Carrots (Mexico/Southwest)
Grilled Chicken with Lemon Herb Couscous and Roasted Zucchini (Mediterranean)
Thai Green Curry with Coconut Milk and Seasonal Vegetables (Thailand)
Osso Buco with Gremolata and Saffron Risotto (Italy)
Kimchi Fried Rice with Crispy Pork Belly and Fried Egg (Korea)
Dessert
Tequila Sorbet with Tropical Fruit and Chamoy (Mexico)
Apple Tart with Spiced Streusel (Europe/US)
Lemon Flan (Latin America/Spain)
Pumpkin Spice Tres Leches (Latin America/US)
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Sauce (UK)
Matcha Tiramisu (Japan/Italy Fusion)
Chocolate Pot de Crème with Sea Salt (France)
Cannolis with Ricotta and Candied Citrus (Italy)
Luxury- 7 Course Menu
Appetizer
Grilled Bread with Smoked Salmon and Everything Bagel Seasoning topped with Salmon Roe (Nordic/US)
Aguachile (Cucumber Shrimp) with Tortilla Chips (Mexico)
Salmon Sashimi with Burnt Onion Aioli (Japan/Fusion)
Korean Beef Tartare with Yuzu Mustard, Pickled Mushrooms, and Gochujang Butter (Korea/France)
Ahi Tuna Nigiri with Miso and Oyster Sauce (Japan/Fusion)
Local Charcuterie and Cheese Board (Europe/Local)
Gougère with Whipped Honey Ricotta topped with Tobiko (France/Japan Fusion)
Truffle Arancini with Saffron Aioli (Italy)
Salad / Soup
Asparagus Fennel Orange Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing (Mediterranean)
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Olives, Manchego and Sherry Vinaigrette (Spain)
Arugula, Orange, Pickled Beets, Lemon Ricotta and Sunflower Seeds (Classic)
Iceberg Lettuce Salad with Shallot Champagne Vinaigrette topped with Herbed Goat Cheese (US/France)
Lobster Bisque with Cognac Foam (France)
Ajoblanco (Chilled Almond Soup) with Green Grapes and Sherry (Spain)
Deconstructed Cobb Salad with House-Smoked Chicken (US)
Burrata with Prosciutto and Aged Balsamic Glaze (Italy)
Entree
Squid Ink Pasta with Seared Scallops (Italy)
Filet Mignon with Creamy Brandy Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus (French/US)
Pan Seared Fish of the Day with Blue Cheese Sauce served with Green Beans (Fusion/US)
Grilled Chicken with Herbed Butter and Sweet Potato Puree topped with Broccoli (Classic)
Kobe/Wagyu Beef Medallions with Wasabi Cream and Sautéed Mushrooms (Japan/US)
Whole Roasted Dover Sole Meunière (France)
Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust and Mint Jus (Mediterranean)
Seafood Paella with Saffron, Lobster, and Clams (Spain)
Dessert
Churro with Dulce de Leche (Mexico/Spain)
Red Wine Poached Pear with Crème Anglaise topped with Almonds (Europe)
Apricot Glazed Tart topped with Berries (France)
Chocolate Cake with Gelato (Classic)
Molten Lava Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Matcha Spice (Fusion)
Japanese Cheesecake with Mochi and Black Sesame Ice Cream (Japan/Fusion)
Pistachio Soufflé with Raspberry Coulis (France)
Deconstructed Black Forest Cake (Germany)