I am a PRIVATE CHEF, CATERER, EVENT PLANNER and DECORATOR.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the introduction to see SAMPLE MENUS.
I provide personal chef services, catering, event planning, food styling, weekly drop off meals, in-home services, private cooking courses and nutritional consultation.
I also supply all rental needs, vendors and decorative services:
tables|chairs|linens|dishware|glasses|floral arrangements|balloon design|custom cakes|Live music|DJ|photographer+videographer|photo booth|lighting|table top decor|venue scouting.
(Please know vendors pay to answer client leads. When leads are responded to, it’s always appreciated to have the courtesy of a reply.)
I am also a functional nutritional coach and work with clients that require dietary restrictions due to health issues: auto immune illness, IBS, EPI, diabetes, Lyme disease, autism, Celiac's, high blood pressure, etc..
** I specialize in plant based fare and dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, ketogenic, auto immune diet, paleo , FODMAP and allergies.)
I take great pride in my cooking, attention to detail, and providing great service. It's very rewarding to be part of a celebration and making an event memorable for clients.
~SAMPLE MENUS~
(Vegan and vegetarian options available for all sample menus. Protein options: black bean tempeh/fava bean or garbanzo tofu/vegetable ground "beef"/jackfruit or oyster mushroom "pork")
Appetizers and charcuterie boards:
Charcuterie grazing board/cured meat/assorted cheese 3 hard/3 soft options/almonds/dried+fresh fruit/olives/peppadew peppers/rosemary crostini /assorted crackers/crudites dip options: shallot labneh beet hummus/pepitas/black sesame/aleppo pepper warm spinach+artichoke baba ganoush/zaatar/cilantro
Sample Appetizer options:
*shrimp ceviche shooters
*crispy polenta coins/mushroom confit/horseradish creme fraiche/chive/Vegetarian
*Crispy wonton cups/asian cabbage slaw/pulled sesame chicken, shrimp or beef/avocado/crushed peanut/garlic chili crisp/black sesame/cilantro
*truffled tuna tartare/shallot/lemon/capers/wonton crackers
*mini beef Wellington
*smoked salmon blini/creme fraiche/black caviar/dill frond
*manchego stuffed dates wrapped in bacon
*mini media noche
*pulled pork sliders/house made pickles/arugula/smoky paprika aioli
*Flat bread/goat cheese/caramelized onions/micro greens/ Vegetarian
*rosemary crostini/goat cheese/dried fig/proscuitto/fig balsamic glaze
*assorted sushi/nigiri/handrolls
dessert bites: key lime tarts/mini chocolate pot de creme/mini apple tarts/tres leches/tiramisu/zabaglione with fresh berries/mini cheesecake
~MEDITERRANEAN~
baba ganoush or beet hummus/assorted crackers and/or crudites
Fattoush salad/romaine hearts/feta/cherry tomatoes/cucumbers/roasted tomatoes/peppadew peppers/kalamata olives/fried pita chips/zaatar/edible flowers
yogurt marinated spiced chicken kebabs/garlic/ginger/lemon zest/cilantro/served with tzaziki sauce
cous cous or extra long grain basmati rice/fresh green peas/crumbled dried olives/crispy fried onions
~BBQ~
pulled bbq pork sliders/brioche buns/caramelized red onions/quick pickle/smoky paprika mayo/arugula
or
bbq baby back ribs/smoky guava bbq sauce
sides:
roasted garlic rosemary smashed potatoes
southern baked mac and cheese/panko topping
corn on the cob/chipotle parmesan butter
collard greens/bacon
crunchy creamy coleslaw salad
green chili corn bread/chipotle maple butter
~THAI~
fresh spring rolls/rice noodles/shrimp/chicken/tofu or roasted tempeh/butter lettuce/julienned carrot/red bell pepper/cucumber/thai basil/mint/edible flowers/black sesame seed/spicy peanut chili sauce or nuoc cham
pork larb/lettuce cups/shredded carrot/cucumber/pickled red onions/thai chili/crushed peanut/mint
green curry/shrimp, chicken, or tofu/tempeh, kabocha squash/eggplant/red bell peppers/sugar snap peas/bamboo shoots/thai basil
coconut jasmine rice/crispy fried onions/crushed peanut
~KOREAN~
cucumber salad/carrot/gochujang/garlic chili/scallion
bulgogi beef/green onions/black sesame
kimchi fried rice/fried egg/shredded nori/garlic chili crisp/cilantro
blackened broccoli/shiitake mushrooms/sesame + ginger
~AMERICAN~
arugula salad/goat cheese/toasted hazelnuts/dried cherry/sherrry +walnut oil vinaigrette
devil’s chicken/roasted leeks/shallot mustard bread crumbs
celeriac + cauliflower puree/roasted garlic/cashew cream
roasted brussels sprouts/pancetta/fried shallots
~CUBAN~
salad:
avocado salad/cherry tomatoes/red onion/arugula/plantain croutons/meyer lemon vinaigrette
chicken fricassee (braised in sofrito-peppers, onions, garlic, white wine, tomato sauce, cumin,bay leaf, fresh peas, baby potatoes, olives)
OR roasted mojo pork
sides:
black beans+rice
fried plantains
fried yuca/cilantro mojo dipping sauce
~MEXICAN~
romaine hearts/fresh corn/cherry tomatoes/garbanzo/cotija cheese/creamy lime cumin dressing/spicy toasted pepitas/crunchy corn croutons
Taco Bar:
carnitas or barbacoa
corn tortillas
roasted peppers+onions
pico de gallo
guacamole+chips
chipotle lime crema fresca
cabbage slaw
red rice + black beans
pickled red onions
~VIETNAMESE BOWL BAR~ (Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio)
lemongrass pork/shrimp or chicken
fried spring rolls/pork + prawn filling
vermicelli rice noodles/pork, shrimp, chicken, tofu or tempeh/lettuce/julienned carrot/cucumber/bean sprouts/pickled onions/ thai basil/mint/lime wedges/chopped peanuts/nuoc cham sauce
