Sample Personal Chef Menu Selections
  • Please note all menu items are subject to change depending upon availability, freshness, and customers’ requests.
  • Many selections can be made low fat/cholesterol or vegetarian

Traditional Steamed Shrimp served with Cocktail Sauce
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice, Olives, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Amaretto Prawns
Bruschetta
Wild Mushroom and Walnut Quesadillas
Crab Cakes in a Honey Jalapeno Sauce
Spicy Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip
Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Torte
Seared Scallops in a Citrus Vinaigrette with Fried Leeks
Potstickers with a Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce
Wild Mushrooms on Croutons
Sesame Chicken served with a Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
Goat Cheese blended with Roasted Peppers and Fresh Herbs, wrapped in Prosciutto


Organic Greens with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Candied Nuts, Caramelized Pears Served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons and Fresh Grated Parmesan, Avocado and Grape Tomatoes
Arugala and Pear Salad with Marscapone and Toasted Walnuts
Apple, Dried Cherry, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing



Turkey and Rice Stew
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragu
Santa Fe Clam Chowder
Scallop Chowder
Southwestern Black Bean Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Fresh Cilantro, Avocados, and Crispy Tortillas
White Bean, Kale, and Roasted Vegetable Soup
Creamy Chicken Spinach Soup with Cheese Tortellinis
Smoked Chicken and Corn Chowder
Chicken with Shitakes, Bok Choy, and Soba Noodles in Broth
Lentil Stew with Smoked Sausage
Minestrone with Sweet Sausage and Tortellini
Minted Cream of Tomato Soup
Potato, Watercress, and Basil Soup
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
Black Bean Cassoulet Soup with Red Pepper, Brown sugar, and Garlic Sausages
Chicken Chili with Olives, Cinnamon, and Tomatoes
Lamb Stew with Lemon and Olives
Crab and Corn Chowder with Bacon
Pork, Beef, and Black Bean Chili



Island Pork Tenderloin Salad
Summer Shrimp Salad with fresh Corn and Cilantro
Chilled Soba Noodles with Chicken, Crunchy Vegetables and Ginger Dressing
California Cobb with Chicken, Roquefort, Hard-Cooked Eggs, and Avocados
Salmon and White Bean Salad
Chefs Salad with Smoked Turkey, Asparagus, Nicoise Olives, Prosciutto, Fresh Herbs, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with Lemon Vinaigrette
Black Bean Chicken Taco salad
Greek Salad with Feta, Pan Seared Chicken, and Kalamata Olives


Chicken Roasted with Lemongrass and Garlic over Basmati Rice
Fiery Asian Chicken Braised with Mushrooms
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Yellow Chicken Curry
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
Stir fried Chicken with Tomatillos and Papaya
Spicy Hoisin Chicken
White Chicken Enchiladas
Pesto Crusted Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Roasted Pepper Linguine
Pan Fried Chicken with Stilton Cheese
Chicken Piccata
Stir-fried Chicken with Shitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Caribbean Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Potatoes
Chicken Marsala over Angel Hair Pasta
Creamy Herbed Tarragon Chicken over Linguine
Golden Baked Herb Crusted Chicken Breasts (healthy version of fried chicken)
Farfalle Pasta with Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Shitakes and Rosemary
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Glazed Lemon Chicken with Green Beans and Almonds
Oven Roasted Mojito Chicken with Steamed Rice
Tequila Lime Chicken with Southwestern Sauce
Chicken PotPie filled with Tender Meat and Fresh Vegetables
Apricot and Currant Glazed Chicken
Roast Chicken with Chile Cilantro Rub and Roasted Parsnips
Chicken Breasts with Dijon Tarragon Sauce and Steamed Broccoli
Turkey Burgers with Feta Cheese, Fresh Herbs, and Minced Onion
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey, Fresh Herbs, and a blend of Cheeses


Beef Short Ribs in Chipotle and Green Chili Sauce
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots, Bacon, and Port
Beer Braised Brisket with Onions
Handmade Meatballs with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs with Whole Wheat Pasta
Stir Fried Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Spice Rubbed Flank steak with Peach Bourbon Sauce
Apple Meatloaf with Five-Spice Glaze
Beef Lasagna with a Blend of Cheeses and Rich Tomato Garlic Sauce
Spicy Hunan Beef with Broccoli
Beef PotPie filled with Tender Meat and Fresh Vegetables
Beef Curry with Basmati Rice
Penne Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
Flank Steak with Garlic Ginger Sauce
Roquefort Meat Loaf
Hoisin and Soy Steaks with Shitake and Bok Choy
Sautéed Flank steak with Arugula, Roasted Cauliflower, and Red Peppers
Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Flank Steak
Eggplant Moussaka
Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef, Fresh Herbs, and a Blend of Cheeses


Crispy Pork with Avocado Salsa
Creole Style Pork Chops
Tomato Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Pasta with Sausage and Porcini Ragu
Coriander Crusted Pork with Garlic Potatoes
Blackened Pork Chops
Caribbean Pork Tenderloin
Parmesan Sage Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Baked Onions Stuffed with Pancetta and Parmesan
Pork Cassoulet with Northern Beans and Tomatoes
Pork Sancocho with Sweet Potatoes and Scotch Bonnet Peppers
Pork Rolls Stuffed with Parmesan and Olives
Harvest Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage
Peach Glazed Fork Tender Spareribs
Pork Chops with Sage-Cider Cream Sauce
Pork Medallions with Mustard Chive Sauce
Panko Crusted Pork Cutlets with Scalloped Potatoes
Pork Tenderloin with Molasses and Mustard
Oven Barbecued Spareribs
Pork Chops with Roasted Shallots, Arugula, and Soft Polenta


Chili Orange Noodles with Jumbo Shrimp
Mustard Crusted Salmon
Ginger Glazed Swordfish
Swordfish with Capers, Lemon, and Garlic
Macadamia Coconut Crusted Halibut
Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with Sautéed Bok Choy
Pan Baked Sole with Spinach, Olives, and Tomatoes
Lobster Pot Pie
Pam Fried Red Snapper with Chipotle Butter
Salmon with Scallion Aioli
Jumbo Prawns in Ginger Coconut Sauce
Red Snapper Veracruz Style with Capers, Golden Raisins, and a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Tuna with Raspberry Beurre Blanc
Blackened Red Snapper and Seafood Sherry Sauce
Baked Fish with Plum Tomatoes
Red Snapper with Sautéed Fennel Root and Saffron
Sake steamed Halibut with Ginger and Green Onions
Sea Bass and Spicy Tomato Sauce over Braised Fennel
Mahi-Mahi with Hot and Sour Relish
Shrimp Pad Thai
Tequila Sea Bass
Bacon and Rosemary Wrapped Halibut with a Balsamic Reduction
Spicy Thai Style Shrimp and Vegetables in Peanut Satay Sauce
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes with Honey Jalapeno Sauce and Roasted Corn Salsa
Pecan Crunch Salmon with Wild Mushroom Barley Pilaf
Foil Baked Tilapia with Cilantro, Ginger, and Sesame
Miso Glazed Sea Bass
Red Snapper with Basil Vinaigrette Glazed Potatoes
Jambalaya with Jumbo Shrimp, Chicken, and Smoked Turkey Sausage
Jumbo Shrimp with Prosciutto and Pine Nuts over wilted Spinach


Caribbean Glazed Tofu
Fragrant Curry with Vegetables and Tofu
Pad Thai with Vegetables and Tofu
Baked Penne with Double Mushroom Sauce
Cashew Noodles with Asparagus and Peppers
Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Artichokes, and Gorgonzola
Stir Fried Tofu with Shitake Mushrooms in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Farfalle with Roasted Pepper, Tomato, and Eggplant Sauce
Szechwan Vegetable Stir Fry
Zucchini Custards with Tomato and Basil
Pan Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger Soup
Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine Rice
Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Onion Tart
Vegetarian Three Bean Chili
Wild Mushroom Lasagna
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Garlic
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Aged Cheddar topped with Crunchy BreadCrumbs
Vegetarian Lasagna full of Roasted Eggplant, Italian Squash, Onions, and Roasted Peppers
Penne with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan – Breaded Eggplant Layered with Thick Marinara Sauce and Grated
Mozzarella, Baked Golden Brown to Perfection
Linguine with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Pasta Primavera with Fresh vegetables in a Tomato Cream Sauce
Vegetable Pot Pie
Hawaiian Tofu with Chinese Cabbage
Tofu and Snow Peas Stir fried with Ginger Sauce
Tofu Moussaka
Tempeh Stuffed Peppers


Soufflé Froid au Citron (Cold Lemon Soufflé)
Blackbottom Cupcakes
Blueberry Cheesecake
Crème Brulee
Key Lime Pie
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
Rich Chocolate Cake with Caramel or Chocolate Sauce
Tiramisu
White Chocolate Pecan Pie
Homemade Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Homemade Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache Icing and Walnuts
Banana Bourbon Cake with Bourbon Crème Anglaise
White Chocolate Mousse with Frangelico






Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with jumbo lump blue crab meat with a honey
Jalepeno sauce
Bruschetta
**Beggars Purses—Tender paper thin crepes that are filled with crème fraiche and caviar
**Amaretto Glazed Jumbo Prawns
Mango Jalapeno Quesadillas
Seared Scallops in a citrus vinaigrette with crisped leeks served in oriental soup spoons
Wild Mushrooms on Croutons



Filet Mignon Sandwiches on Mini assorted Rolls with Truffle Mayonnaise and summer lettuces
Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Torte with crostini
** Mediterranean Baby Rack of Lamb with Almond Mint Pesto
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice, Olives, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Smoked Salmon Pizza topped with Alderwood Smoked Salmon, fresh dill, crème fraiche, capers, lemon zest and onion
Traditional steamed shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce
Creamy Bacon Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes
Rosemary Pesto and Asparagus Foccacia with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto
Vegetable Crudite with Herbed Pesto Aioli



Mixed Greens with Raspberries, candied walnuts and a hazelnut vinaigrette
Summer lettuces with sliced pears, Maytag blue cheese, candied pecans, and a Balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons, Ripe Avocados, and Fresh Grated Parmesan
Asian Greens with crispy wontons, julienned vegetables, and ginger dressing



Pecan Crusted Salmon
**Carved to Order Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallot Port Wine Sauce
Baked Sea Bass with Walnut Breadcrumb Crust
Honey Glazed Salmon drizzled with Chive Oil
Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut
**Jumbo Prawns in a Tomato Vodka Sauce over Linguine
Chicken Piccatta with Capers and Lemons



Asian Noodles in a sesame sauce with snow peas, baby corn, and red pepper
Bow- tie Pasta with Marscapone, Toasted Walnuts and Wild Mushrooms
Penne Pasta with Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Eggplant, and Grated Parmesan
Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a Tomato Basil Gorgonzola Sauce
Lemon Glazed Chicken with a Light Breading and Citrus Sauce



Herb Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf
Crispy Polenta Wedges
Roasted Asparagus
Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Wild Mushroom Barley Pilaf
Baby Red Potatoes Roasted with Rosemary and Garlic
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese and Garlic
Sugar Snap Peas with Pistachio Butter
Sautéed Baby Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Garden Vegetable Latkes


Chewy Toasted Coconut Macaroons
Fruit tarts filled with Pastry Cream
Assorted Fruit Skewers with Chocolate and Cinnamon Vanilla Dipping Sauce
Homemade Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache Icing
Espresso white chocolate chip cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Brioche Bread Pudding glazed with Rum Sauce
White Chocolate Pecan Pie


Labor: $100 flat fee for each chef and server (about 1 server needed for every twenty guests).
Rentals: (Difficult to cost w/o exact order)
Linens: Napkins, Tablecloths
Other: Dinner Plates, Dessert Plates
Dinner Forks, Dinner Knives, Dessert Spoons/Forks, Glassware?
Disposable is fine also, that is an additional $2 a person for cups, plates, napkins, and forks





*Seared Scallops in a citrus vinaigrette with crisped leeks
***Beggars Purses—Tender paper thin crepes that are filled with crème fraiche and caviar
Bruschetta
*Filet Mignon Sandwiches on Mini assorted Rolls with Truffle Mayonnaise and summer lettuces
Assorted Pestos and Pita Crisps
Sesame Chicken Satay in a Thai Peanut Sauce
***Amaretto Glazed Jumbo Prawns
Asparagus Tips wrapped in Prosciutto with Marscapone cheese
*Artichokes Hearts with Melted Goat Cheese
Wild Mushrooms on Croutons
*Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with jumbo lump blue crab meat with a honey
Jalapeno sauce
Mushroom Walnut Quesadillas
Creamy Bacon Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes
Mango Jalapeno Quesadillas
Warm Brie and Pear Tarts
Tortellini skewers with Lemon Parmesan Aioli
Fresh Baby Mozzarella skewered on Rosemary Sprigs wrapped in Prosciutto
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice, Olives, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Torte with Assorted Crackers
Smoked Salmon Pizza topped with Alderwood Smoked Salmon, fresh dill, crème fraiche, capers, lemon zest and onion
Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna with Pickled Ginger and Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, and Caramelized Onions on Polenta
Duck Breast Pizza topped with plum sauce, smoked mozzarella, fresh mango, cilantro, and sliced duck breast
*Coconut Prawns in Apricot Dipping Sauce
*Traditional steamed shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce
Vegetable Crudités with Herbed Pesto Aioli
Organic greens with sautéed pears, Maytag blue cheese, candied pecans, and a Balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Dumplings with Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Fennel with Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Rosemary Pesto and Asparagus Foccacia with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto
Asian Slaw with Napa Cabbage, Julliened Vegetables, and Cilantro in a Ginger Dressing



Chewy Toasted Coconut Macaroons
Fruit tarts filled with Pastry Cream
Assorted Fruit Skewers with Chocolate and Cinnamon Vanilla Dipping Sauce
Homemade Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Ganache Icing
Espresso white chocolate chip cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Blueberry Cheesecake Squares
Pecan Diamonds drizzled with Chocolate
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Choose 2 of the following:
Seared Scallops in a citrus vinaigrette with crisped leeks served in oriental soupspoons
Beggars Purses—Tender paper thin crepes that are filled with crème fraiche and caviar Bruschetta
Amaretto Glazed Jumbo Prawns
Chicken Skewers with a Pomegranate Molasses Sauce
Thai Chicken Peanut Skewers
Jumbo Coconut Prawns with Apricot Dipping Sauce
Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with jumbo lump blue crab meat with a honey jalepeno sauce
Asparagus Tips wrapped in Prosciutto with Marscapone cheese
Tortellini Skewers with Lemon Parmesan Aioli
Wild Mushrooms on Croutons
Herbed Goat Cheese Wrapped in Prosciutto
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice, Olives, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Smoked Salmon Pizza topped with Alderwood Smoked Salmon, fresh dill, crème fraiche, capers, lemon zest and onion
Wild Mushroom and Walnut Quesadillas
Duck Breast Pizza topped with plum sauce, smoked mozzarella, fresh mango, cilantro, and sliced duck
Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons with a Pad Thai Dipping Sauce
Traditional steamed shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce
Creamy Bacon Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes
Mango Jalapeno Quesadillas
Warm Brie and Pear Tarts
Fresh Baby Mozzarella skewered on Rosemary Sprigs wrapped in Prosciutto
Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna with Pickled Ginger and Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, and Caramelized Onions on Polenta
Chicken Dumplings with Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Fennel with Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Rosemary Pesto and Asparagus Foccacia with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto


Choose one of the following:
Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon, Chevre and a Sherry Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens with Raspberries, Candied walnuts and a Hazelnut vinaigrette
Organic Spring Greens with sliced pears, Maytag blue cheese, candied pecans, and a Balsamic vinaigrette Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons, Ripe Avocados, and Fresh Grated Parmesan
Asian Greens with crispy wontons, julienned vegetables, and ginger dressing
Baby Lettuces with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, Pear Tomatoes, and a Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

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Choose one of the following
The vegetables and side dishes will be chosen after the final entrée has been selected
Roasted Pork with Sage Cornbread Crust and a Demi Glace Sauce
Seafood Scampi—Angel hair pasta topped with fresh mushrooms, prawns, scallops, and mussels in a white wine sauce
Bacon and Rosemary Wrapped Alaskan Halibut drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
Garlic and Herb Rubbed Filet Mignon with Roasted Shallots, Bacon, and Port
Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut
Caribbean Pork Tenderloin
Ginger Glazed Swordfish with Mango Salsa
Chilean Sea Bass with a Walnut Bread Crumb Crust
Cornish Game Hens stuffed with Roasted Peppers and Goat cheese
Butterflied Beef Tenderloin with Walnut-Port Stuffing and Blue Cheese Sauce
Ginger Roasted Duck Breast with a Tangy Pomegranate Sauce
Lemon Roasted Cornish Game Hens
Mediterranean Leg of Lamb with Almond Mint Pesto
Chicken Costa del Sol with Rosemary, Kalamata Olives, Garlic and Balsamic Glaze
Filet Mignon with Jumbo Prawns in a Spicy Garlic Shallot Sauce
Pecan Crunch Salmon drizzled with Beurre Blanc
Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a Tomato Basil Gorgonzola Sauce
Jumbo Prawns in a Tomato Vodka Sauce over Linguine
Horseradish Crusted Alaskan Halibut


Choose one of the following:
New York style cheesecake with fresh berries and strawberry sauce
Blueberry Sour Cream Pie
Tirimisu
Brioche Bread Pudding glazed with Rum Sauce
White Chocolate Pecan Pie
Coconut Rice Pudding with Cappuccino Cream
Rich Chocolate Cake iced with Ganache and Caramel Sauce
Crème Brulee
Cold Lemon Mousse
Silky Chocolate Mousse lightly flavored with Orange