Fall Menu
Available From September 16th to November 15th
*** = MOST POPULAR ITEM IN EACH CATEGORY
Satisfaction Guarantee
I take pride in creating delicious, high-quality dishes for every occasion. My commitment to you is to provide exceptional food and service for your event. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with the quality of my food or service, please let me know, and I will do my best to make it right. If I can’t, you won’t be charged, and I will refund your deposit. I stand behind my work and want you to enjoy a memorable culinary experience.
Prices do not include chef hours or tax. For a full list of fees please click here.
Appetizers
Salads
Tossed Salad $15
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Tossed with Crisp Iceberg Lettuce. Topped with Homemade White Wine Vinaigrette
***Fennel and Orange Salad $18
Shaved Fennel, Orange Segments, Parmesan Petals, Slivered Almonds, Arugula and Homemade. Citrus Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad $18
Classic Caesar Salad with Crispy Bacon Bits, Gluten-Free Sourdough Croutons, Homemade Caesar Dressing, and Parmesan
Roasted Vegetable Salad $21
Roasted Autumn Vegetables with Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Greek Salad $18
Green Bell Pepper, Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Romaine Lettuce with Homemade Greek Dressing
Butternut Squash and Kale $22
Roasted Butternut Squash, Tender Kale, Sunflower Seeds, Pomegranate Seeds, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Soups
***Butternut Squash $18
Butternut Squash Cooked with Onion, Ginger, and Garlic, Puréed and Finished with Sour Cream and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Parsnip and Apple $19
Roasted Parsnip, Green Apple, Cream, and Crisp Prosciutto
Cream of Mushroom $18
Roasted Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, and Cream
Seafood Chowder $26
Classic Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder with Scallops, Mussels, Clams, and White Fish
Autumn Vegetable $18
Autumn Vegetables Puréed with Fresh Herbs
Other Appetizers
***Mussels $18
East Coast Mussels with Bacon in a Fennel Cream Sauce
Seared Scallops $38
Seared Atlantic Sea Scallops with Braised Red Cabbage and Apples, Pancetta, and Balsamic Glaze
Miso Tofu $18
Miso Tofu with Crispy Scallion Rice Cake, and Stir-Fried Vegetables
Miso Oysters $48
12 Nova Scotia Oysters Baked with Miso Glaze. Finished with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
Mushroom Risotto $28
Risotto with Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach, Parmesan and Mascarpone
Main Courses
Braised Lentils $36
Lentils Braised with Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Mushroom, and Fresh Herbs. Served Over Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans
Gnocchi Pomodoro $42
Hand-Made Gnocchi in Homemade Marinara Sauce Topped with Ricotta and Fried Basil. *Requires One Hour Extra Prep Time
Prosciutto-wrapped Pork Tenderloin $52
Proscuitto-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sage served with Celery Root Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, and Broccolini. Finished with Pan Jus
Seafood Risotto $59
Mussels, Clams and Scallops with Saffron and Rosemary Risotto
Half Rack of Lamb $65
Herb-rubbed half Rack of Lamb with Celeriac Mashed Potatoes, Snap Peas, Roasted Squash, and Red Wine Reduction
Chicken Penne $40
Shredded Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic in a Creamy Pesto Sauce with Penne
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken $52
Chicken Breast stuffed with Mushroom Duxelle over Potato Purée, Roasted Beets, and Snap Peas. Finished with Brandy Pan Jus
Pistachio and Herb Crusted Salmon $54
Atlantic Salmon Crusted with Pistachio and Fresh Herbs, served with Cauliflower Purée and Roasted Beets.
***Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin $75
6 oz Beef Tenderloin Precision Cooked in a Sous Vide Circulator with Butter and Garlic. Served Medium Rare with Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Green Beans, and Green Peppercorn Jus
Desserts
Seasonal Crumble $15
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Baked with Crumble Topping served with Hand-Whipped Vanilla Cream
Classic Tiramisu Cups $18
Mascarpone Cheese Mousse Layered with Coffee and Brandy-dipped Lady Fingers
***Poached Pear $16
Poach Pear with Vanilla Ice Cream and Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Canadian Cheese Course $25
Three Kinds of Canadian Cheese with Mixed Nuts, Rain Coast Crisp Crackers and Fresh and Dried Fruit
CHOCOLATE CUPS $16
Dark Chocolate Espresso Ganache with an Oreo Cookie Crumb Base, Hand Whipped Cream, and Fresh Berries
Add Ons
Prices are listed per person.
Disposables $2.50
High-End Disposable Plates, Cutlery, and Napkins. Disposable cups are available for an additional $0.75
Self-Serve Beverages $12.50
A variety of beverages, including Bubbly, Perrier, Mineral Water, Coke, Diet Coke, and Ginger Ale. With ice and plastic cups. Specific beverages may be available upon request.
Custom Printed Menus $5.50
Get custom menus printed for all your guests to keep as a memento of the event.
Table Setting
Allow me to set the table for you using your dishes. This is not charged per person, but does require one extra hour of preparation time.
Additional Menu Items
I typically ask that each guest order the same item; however, for an additional fee, and additional preparation time, I am happy to accommodate almost any request. Prices vary by item and number of different items ordered.
Day-of Shopping
Do you need a few extra things picked up before your event but don't have the time? No problem! I'll do it for you. Examples may include picking up flowers, wine, ice, candles, a few bags of chips, etc. For this service, I charge a flat rate of $40 plus 50% of total purchases plus the cost of the purchases. If your purchases totalled $200, your invoice for this service would be $340.
Event Planning
Hosting an event but don't have time to plan it? Tell me what you want, and I'll take care of everything. Please contact me for an Event Planning Quote.
Private Chef Menus
You can find private chef menu ideas here. Custom menus are available upon request and for an additional fee.
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When You Book Me
As part of my Private Chef Service, I provide everything needed except glassware, plates, cutlery, and the kitchen. I like to say that you provide the kitchen and I provide the rest. You may be wondering exactly what I provide. Here is a checklist that I use to ensure that I have everything I need.
I may not bring everything on the list, but if I need it, I will have it. On top of that, it is always my goal to leave your kitchen cleaner than I found it. Yes, I even do the dishes and clean your kitchen after dinner.
