PRIVATE CHEF MENUS
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Basic- 4 Course Meal
Appetizer
Grilled Octopus with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Stuffed Calamari with Spicy Harissa
Whipped Feta Dip and Artisan Bread
Crispy Zucchini Fritters (Kolokithokeftedes)
Spanakopita Spring Rolls (Spinach and Feta)
Grilled Halloumi with Watermelon
Shrimp Saganaki (Baked in Tomato and Feta)
Tzatziki (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) with Pita Bread
Salad
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad
Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Roasted Carrot Salad with Harissa
Cucumber and Dill Salad
Romaine Hearts with Caesar Dressing topped with Sourdough Croutons
Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Shaved Apples
Marinated Olives and Feta Cubes with Herbs
Entree
Pan Seared Branzino with Lemon Butter Served with Roasted Lemon Potatoes with Oregano and Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers Served with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Zesty Cucumber and Dill Tzatziki
Lamb Kofta Meatballs Served with Couscous with Toasted Almonds and Parsley and Whipped Feta Dip
Vegetarian Moussaka Served with Crusty Bread Basket and Marinated Olives and Feta Cubes
Pan Seared Halibut with Olive Relish Served with Lemon-Garlic Skordalia and Braised Green Beans
Beef Tagine with Apricots Served with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Crusty Bread Basket
Grilled Swordfish Steaks Served with Roasted Lemon Potatoes with Oregano and Grilled Asparagus Spears
Pork Gyros Plate with Pita, Tomatoes, and Onions
Dessert
Rosewater Panna Cotta
Semolina Custard Pie (Galaktoboureko)
Honey and Nut Baklava Rolls
Greek Yogurt Mousse with Honey
Orange and Almond Cake
Turkish Delight (Lokum)
Fresh Berries with Mascarpone
Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies with Powdered Sugar)
Indulge- 5 course meal
Appetizer
Seared Scallops with Saffron Risotto
Beef Carpaccio with Capers and Pecorino
Fresh Fava Bean Purée (Foul) with Toasted Pita
Prawns with Paprika Aioli
Manti (Turkish Dumplings) with Yogurt Sauce
Burrata and Prosciutto
Eggplant Fritters with Tahini
Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salt and Lemon Aioli
Salads / Cold Plates
Beetroot Carpaccio with Whipped Goat Cheese
Kale Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Artichoke Heart Salad with Celery and Parsley
Baby Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Frisée Salad with Poached Egg and Lardons
Lentil Salad with Aromatic Herbs and Lemon
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Currants and Pine Nuts
Fattoush Salad with Toasted Pita and Sumac Dressing
Entree
Lamb Chops with Sumac Reduction Served with White Bean Purée and Grilled Zucchini with Mint
Veal Moussaka Served with Creamy Lemon Potatoes and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lamb Served with Spiced Chickpea Salad and Yogurt Dill Dip
Pan Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Glaze Served with Sweet Potato Purée and Sautéed Spinach
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Polenta Served with Beetroot Salad and Walnuts
Baked Whole Fish Lavraki (Sea Bass) Served with Fennel and Orange Salad and Garlic Herb Pita Chips
Grilled Octopus Skewers with Fava and Black Olive Oil
Pastitsio (Baked Greek Pasta Dish) Served with Tomato Ragu
Dessert
Pistachio Kunafeh Nest (Shredded Pastry Dessert)
Date and Walnut Ma'amoul (Middle Eastern Cookie)
Loukoumades with Spiced Honey (Greek Doughnuts)
Saffron Cardamom Rice Pudding (Sutlaç)
Chocolate Baklava
Coconut and Semolina Cake
Fresh Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream
Chocolate Lava Cake with Salted Caramel Gelato
Luxury- 7 course meal
Appetizer
Lobster Roll with Garlic Lemon Butter (Served as a luxury appetizer portion)
Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Citrus
Foie Gras Terrine with Fig Jam
Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta and Herbs
Lamb Tarts with Smoked Paprika Yogurt
Oysters with Mediterranean Mignonette
Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Labneh
Seared Scallops with Tomato-Caper Vinaigrette
Salad/ Cold Plate
Endive Salad with Blue Cheese and Pear
Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette, Mint, Charred Grapes and Feta Cheese
Baby Kale Salad with Orange Blossom Vinaigrette and Pistachios
Artichoke and Asparagus Salad with Lemon and Dill
White Bean Salad with Tuna and Red Onion
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dried Cranberries
Seared Calamari Salad with Capers and Lemon Oil
Avocado and King Prawn Salad with Spicy Paprika Dressing
Entree
Whole Roasted Turbot with Fennel Served with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Basil and Potato and Leek Gratin
Pistachio Crusted Mediterranean Sea Bass Served with Celeriac Purée and Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Ahi Tuna with Black Olive Tapenade Served with Harissa Spiced Carrots and Grilled Halloumi Cheese Slices
Mediterranean Seafood Paella Served with Crispy Shallots and Parsley
Herb Crusted Filet Mignon Served with Garlic Parmesan Polenta and Creamed Spinach
Osso Buco Veal Shank with Gremolata Served with Mushroom Risotto
Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder Served with Smoked Eggplant Purée and Shredded Cabbage Slaw
Seafood Orzotto (Orzo Pasta cooked like Risotto) with Lobster and Saffron
Dessert
Deconstructed Baklava with Homemade Gelato of the Day
Turkish Apricots Stuffed with Kaymak (Clotted Cream)
Semifreddo with Candied Citrus and Almonds
Fig and Goat Cheese Strudel
Chocolate Lava Cake with Pistachio Whipped Cream
Lemon Sorbet Sgroppino (with Prosecco and Vodka)
Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwich with Greek Cookies
Honey Cake (Melomakarona) Cheesecake (Fusion Dessert)