Spring Menu
Available From April 16th to June 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 $10
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Tossed with Crisp Iceberg Lettuce. Topped with Homemade White Wine Vinaigrette
Pear & Blue Cheese $15
Baby Arugula with Sliced Pear, Sourdough Croutons, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and White Wine Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad $14
Classic Caesar Salad with Crispy Bacon Bits, Gluten-Free Sourdough Croutons, Homemade Caesar Dressing, and Parmesan
Roasted Carrot $16
Roasted Carrots with Tahini Dressing, Micro Greens, Toasted Sesame Seeds, and Orange
Greek Salad $14
Green Bell Pepper, Grape Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta, and Romain Lettuce with Homemade Greek Dressing
***Spinach & Goat Cheese $17
Baby Spinach and Sliced Apple, Dried Cranberry, Sunflower Seeds, Crumbled Goat Cheese, and a Maple Balsamic Dressing
Soups
Butternut Squash $14
Butternut Squash Cooked with Onion, Ginger, and Garlic, Puréed and Finished with Sour Cream and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
***Parsnip & Apple $15
Roasted Parsnip, Green Apple, Cream, and Crisp Prosciutto
Tomato Basil $14
Fresh Roma Tomatoes with Garlic, Basil and Cream. Finished with Fried Basil and Grilled Cheese Croutons
Seafood Chowder $24
Classic Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder with Scallops, Mussels, Clams, and White Fish
Spring Vegetable $14
Fresh Spring Vegetables Soup
Other Appetizers
Mussels $18
East Coast Mussels with Chorizo, White Wine, Tomato and Garlic. Served with Fried Bread
Oysters Casino $48
12 Nova Scotia Oysters Baked in the Half Shell with a Topping of Bacon, Bell Peppers, and Breadcrumbs
Bruschetta $15
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Herbed Ricotta on Sourdough Toast with Balsamic Glaze
***Seared Scallops $36
Seared Scallops with Pea Purée, Crispy Prosciutto, Micro Greens, and Balsamic Glaze
Asparagus Risotto $26
Risotto with Asparagus, Bacon, Lemon and Parmesan.
Main Courses
Smoky Black-eyed Peas $36
Braised Black-Eyed Peas with Mashed Sweet Potato, Sautéed Greens, and Coconut Milk Sour Cream
SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM PASTA $40
Italian Sausage Meat, Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs and Cream, Tossed with Casserecce Pasta. Finished with Parmesan Petals and Arugula Pistou
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin $49
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Sweet Potato, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Brandy Pan Sauce
Seared Salmon $49
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Roasted with Herb Butter, Chive Smashed Potatoes, Asparagus, and Roasted Carrots
Half Rack Of Lamb $65
Oven Roasted Rack Of Lamb with Lemon and Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, and Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Penne $40
Shredded Chicken Layered with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic in a Creamy Pesto Sauce with Penne
Gnocchi $40
Hand-Made Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Toasted Pecans *Requires One Hour Extra Prep Time
Cornish Game Hen $55
1/2 Cornish Game Hen, Marinated with Fresh Herbs and Garlic. Served with Smashed Red Potatoes, Broccolini, Roasted Carrots, and Pan Sauce
Scallop Risotto $49
Seared Scallops with Asparagus Risotto, Bacon, Balsamic Glaze, and Microgreens
***Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin $75
Beef Tenderloin Precision Cooked in a Sous Vide Circulator with Butter and Garlic. Served Medium Rare with Chive Smashed Red Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Broccolini, and Whiskey Jus
STEAK AND LOBSTER $95
6 oz Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin and 5 oz of Butter Poached Lobster Tail and Claw Meat Served with Smashed Red Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Asparagus and Bernaise Sauce
Desserts
Berries and Cream $9
Fresh Berries with Hand Whipped Vanilla Cream
Chocolate Cups $15
Dark Chocolate Espresso Ganache with an Oreo Cookie Crumb Base, Hand Whipped Cream, and Fresh Berries
Seasonal Crumble $13
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Baked with Crumble Topping served with Hand Whipped Vanilla Cream
***ORANGE CREAM TIRAMISU CUPS $16
Orange Flavoured Mascarpone Cheese Layered with Nilla Wafers and Hand-Whipped Cream
Poached Pear $13
Poach Pear with Vanilla Ice Cream and Bourbon Caramel Sauce
CANADIAN CHEESE COURSE $22
Three Kinds of Canadian Cheese with Mixed Nuts, Rain Coast Crips Crackers and Fresh and Dried Fruit
Add Ons
Prices are listed per person.
Disposables $7.50
High-End Disposable Plates, Cutlery, Napkins and Cups
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.
