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Pick your favorites from my private chef menus

Choose a dinner style, pick the dishes you’re craving, and I’ll cook it all fresh in your New Jersey home. Every menu can be customized.

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6 to 15 guests Plated Dinner Elegant courses, served one at a time from $95 per guest 15 to 25 guests Family Style Feast Big shareable platters for the whole table from $75 per guest

6 to 15 guests

Plated Dinner Menu

Restaurant style courses, plated beautifully and served at your table one at a time.

  • 3 courses$95
  • 4 courses$125
  • 5 courses$135

Prices per guest, plus tax. Hosting 2 to 5 guests? Just add a $125 time fee.

Course 1

Soup or Salad

Choose 1

Soups

  • Spiked Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
  • Truffle Wild Mushroom Bisque
  • Butternut Bisque with Candied Pecans
  • Classic Minestrone
  • Tom Kha Gai, Thai coconut soup with chicken, mushrooms, and lemongrass
  • Moroccan Harira with lentils, chickpeas, and warm spices

Salads

  • Butternut Squash and Roasted Beet Salad
  • Caprese Salad with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil
  • Arugula and Burrata with Aged Peach Balsamic
  • Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Anchovy Dressing
  • Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
  • Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
  • Greek Salad
  • Summer Salad with strawberries, mango, fresh mozzarella, candied walnuts, and raspberry dressing

Course 2

Appetizer or Pasta

Choose 1
  • Spaghetti alle Vongole with Clams
  • Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Sauce
  • Lobster Ravioli with Champagne Cream Sauce
  • Braised Short Rib Pappardelle
  • Shrimp Trio: jumbo cocktail, coconut, and bacon wrapped
  • Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki
  • Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
  • Crab Cakes with Remoulade
  • Crab Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms
  • Smoked Salmon Roses
  • Truffle Arancini
  • Lamb Lollipops with Mint Sauce
  • Ahi Tuna Tartare Wonton Cups

Course 3

Entree

Choose 1, served with 2 sides
  • Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Reduction
  • Seared Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Mint Pesto
  • Herb Crusted French Chicken Breast with Wine Sauce
  • Argentinean Flank Steak with Chimichurri
  • Sweet Miso Glazed Cod with Baby Bok Choy
  • Beef Bourguignon with Pearl Onions
  • Seared Salmon with White Wine Beurre Blanc
  • Cod Meunière with Brown Butter and Lemon
  • Harissa Crusted Swordfish
  • Barramundi with Citrus Olive Caper Sauce
  • Teriyaki Tuna Steak
  • Seared Flank Steak with Truffle Butter Portobellos
  • Blackened Salmon, lightly spiced
  • Chicken Milanese with Tri Color Tomatoes, Arugula, and Basil Oil
  • Tuscan Chicken with roasted tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella
  • Honey Glazed Salmon
  • Seared Scallops with Lemony Salsa Verde

Premium entrees per guest

  • Seared Filet Mignon with Truffled Mushrooms+$20
  • Seared Halibut with Za’atar Salsa Verde+$10
  • Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce+$15
  • Beef and Lobster Wellington+$20
  • Surf and Turf: king crab scampi and seared beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce+$20

With your entree

Sides

Choose 2
  • Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Zest and Sea Salt
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto
  • Creamy Parmesan Risotto
  • Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Vegetables
  • Roasted Italian Ratatouille
  • Creamy Parmesan Polenta
  • Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Garlic Glaze
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
  • Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs
  • Grilled Portobellos with Balsamic Glaze
  • Sautéed Mushrooms with Truffle Butter
  • Creamy Spinach Zucchini Cups
  • Garlicky Green Beans
  • Pearl Couscous with Lemon, Butter, and Parsley

Course 4

Dessert

Choose 1
  • Triple Chocolate Mousse
  • Tiramisu
  • Cinnamon Apple Strudel with Vanilla Bean Gelato
  • Cheesecake Mousse and Chocolate Mousse with Ganache
  • Mixed Berries with Sabayon
  • Crème Brûlée
  • Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Raspberries
  • Apple and Pumpkin Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

15 to 25 guests

Family Style Menu

Generous platters passed around the table. Relaxed, abundant, and perfect for bigger gatherings and holidays.

Family style dinner platters of herb roasted chicken, penne, salad, and grilled vegetables

From $75 per guest, plus tax. Price varies with ingredients. Includes shopping, cooking, and serving time. One server from a service company is required.

Appetizers

Choose 4
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Deviled Eggs
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Caprese Skewers
  • Bruschetta
  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip
  • Bacon Wrapped Dates
  • Cheese Platter with Crackers
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
  • Mini Meatballs with Marinara
  • Swedish Mini Meatballs
  • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Salads

Choose 2
  • Caesar Salad
  • Greek Salad with Feta and Kalamata Olives
  • Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
  • Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
  • Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
  • Potato Salad with Dijon Dressing

Entrees

Choose 2
  • Roasted Turkey with Gravy
  • Baked Ham with Pineapple Glaze
  • Blackened Salmon
  • Stuffed Cornish Hens with Cranberry Orange Glaze
  • Honey Glazed Chicken
  • Herb Roasted Chicken
  • Shrimp Scampi
  • Teriyaki Glazed Pork Tenderloin
  • Seared Flank Steak with Herb Butter

Elevated entrees per guest

  • Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction+$15
  • Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb+$15

Sides

Choose 3
  • Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Garlic Glaze
  • Green Bean Almondine
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
  • Buttery Dinner Rolls
  • Sage Focaccia
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Sausage Stuffing
  • Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers
  • Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna
  • Creamy Mac and Cheese
  • Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs
  • Grilled Portobellos with Balsamic Glaze
  • Sautéed Mushrooms with Truffle Butter

Ordering your menu is easy

1

Pick your style

Plated courses or a family style feast, based on your guest count.

2

Choose your dishes

Share your favorites from the menu, plus any allergies or diets.

3

I confirm and cook

You get a clear quote, then I cook it all fresh in your kitchen.

Craving something that’s not on the menu? Just ask. I love creating custom dishes for your night.

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Menu questions, answered

How much do your private chef menus cost?

Plated dinners for 6 to 15 guests are $95 per guest for 3 courses, $125 for 4 courses, and $135 for 5 courses, plus tax. Family style dinners for 15 to 25 guests start at $75 per guest plus tax. Premium entrees add a small per guest upcharge, shown next to each dish.

Can I customize the menu?

Yes. If you do not see a dish you love, just ask. Every menu can be tailored to your guests and your occasion.

Can you cook for allergies and special diets?

Absolutely. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, food allergies, and picky eaters are all welcome. Just share them during your consultation.

What if I have fewer than 6 guests?

Plated dinners for 2 to 5 guests are available with an additional $125 time fee, perfect for date nights and anniversaries.

Hungry yet? Let’s build your menu

Send me your date, guest count, and favorite dishes. Your free menu consultation is one quick call or message away.

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