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The Chef’s Signature Menu

A curated six-course tasting experience featuring Chef John’s personal favorites—plated to perfection and tailored to your event. This elevated menu is ideal for intimate celebrations, private chef dinners, and unforgettable culinary moments. Starting at $135 per guest.



Appetizers

Choose 3–4 selections to begin your culinary journey with a burst of flavor and texture.



Tomato Confit Bruschetta

Slow-roasted tomatoes, parmesan shards, and fresh herbs on toasted baguette.


Goat Cheese Brioche

Warm brioche with goat’s cheese, arugula, and pickled pear.


Smoked Salmon Toast

chilled cucumber, smoked salmon, and sour cream on toast


Carnitas

with red slaw and green salsa on a tortilla


Ceviche

on lime tortillas with green salsa


House-made Red Pepper Hummus

with chilled cucumber


Pear & Prosciutto Crostini

Cream cheese and honey topped with prosciutto and sliced pear.


Mini Arancini

Crispy risotto balls with spicy tomato and red pepper sauce.


Steak Tartare

Finely chopped steak with seasoning on warm brioche.


Salmon Belly Pani Puri

Fusion of ceviche with Thai essence.


Olive Tapenade Toast

French toast with tangy olive tapenade and sour cream.


Pissaladière

Caramelized onion tart with anchovy and olives, a Provençal favorite.




Salad Course

Choose one salad for a refreshing, vibrant mid-course.



Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Thai dressing, micro herbs, and pickled peppers.


Thai Crab Noodle Salad

Spicy egg noodles with crab and chilled vichyssoise.


Beet Tartare Salad

Earthy beet tartare on brioche with baby greens.


Grilled Peach Caprese

Tomato, mozzarella, and grilled California peaches.


Sydney Caesar Salad

with crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble


Mixed Berry Salad

with baby arugula, goat cheese crumble, caramelized pecans & balsamic vinaigrette


Classic Niçoise

Seared Ahi Tuna


Hamachi Crudo

Fresh yellowtail with pink grapefruit and serrano chili.


Lobster Mango Avocado Salad

Finished with tarragon mayo.


Foie Gras & Lentil Salad

Pan Seared Foie Gras on Baby Spinach and Green Lentil Salad with Sweet and Sour Peppers


Ceviche Trio

Ceviche of Tuna, Salmon, and Fresh Scallops with Chili, Lime, Coriander, and Citrus Fruit




Pasta, Risotto, or Soup

Choose one to introduce a rich and comforting course.



Wild Mushroom Black Truffle Risotto

With fresh herbs and parmesan


Asparagus & Artichoke Barigoule Risotto

With fresh herbs and parmesan.


Artichoke Blue Cheese Fettuccine

Rich and creamy


Tagliatelle Primavera

With zucchini, peas, and basil cream


Cacio e Pepe

A Roman classic


Pea Risotto with Scallops

Finished with Parmesan


Lobster Bisque

Creamy with a pastry topper


Chilled Crème Vichyssoise

with buttered leek and angel hair fries


Black Mussel, Tomato & Saffron Soup

with egg noodles




Seafood Course

Choose one luxurious seafood main to elevate the experience.



Seared Sea Scallops

With celeriac purée, sesame crust, and sweet pea jus


Mussels & Spaghetti

In fresh tomato, basil, oregano, and white wine


Herb-Crusted Swordfish

With Tuscan tomato dressing and sweet potato purée


Lobster Mango Avocado Salad

Finished with tarragon mayo.


Fish & Chip Taco

With spring pea slaw and tartar dressing


Crispy Shrimp

With sweet and sour pepper dip and Vietnamese salad


Lobster Thermidor

Baked with creamy sauce and herbs


Lobster Ravioli

With thyme butter and chilled Ossetra caviar


Seared Atlantic Halibut

With celeriac purée and sweet pea jus


Seared Salmon

With Paris mash, asparagus, and tomato Moroccan dressing


Crispy White Fish

With Vietnamese herb rice noodle salad and lime coconut jus


Oven-Roasted Sea Bass

With ratatouille and olive oil spaghetti


Harissa Salmon

With herb yogurt and Moroccan couscous




Sorbet Intermezzo

A refreshing palate cleanser to transition between courses.





Main Course

Choose one showstopping entrée to anchor the meal.



Chateaubriand

Herb and pepper crusted, carved tableside, with fondant potatoes and red wine jus


Beef Wellington

Prime filet with Paris mash and red wine pepper sauce


Filet Mignon Au Poivre

With truffle fries and ratatouille


New York Strip Steak

With Parmesan potatoes, grilled vegetables, and chef’s herb butter


Duck Duo

Roasted breast with citrus glaze and confit leg herb salad


Rack of Lamb

With gratin potatoes, vegetables, and minted jus


Filet Steak

With potato gratin and green beans wrapped in bacon


Crispy Duck Breast

In red coconut curry with glazed pineapple and egg noodles


Rib Eye Steak

With green pepper cream and truffle fries


Pork Tenderloin

With mustard, smashed pee wee potatoes, and glazed Brussels sprouts


Seared Wagyu Filet

With fondant potatoes, red wine jus, and horseradish cream


Wagyu Filet & Duck Fat Potato

With mushrooms and chardonnay grape jus


Stuffed Chicken Breast

With wild mushrooms, truffle, asparagus, and Paris mash


Moroccan Lamb Stew

With Lebanese rice and fattoush salad


Grilled Lamb Cutlets

With crushed potatoes and tabouli salad


Flat Iron Steak

Charred with balsamic honey, Greek lemon rice, and almond bean salad


Sautéed Lemon-Scented Chicken Breasts

with wild fennel & rosemary, served with grilled garlic potatoes




Dessert

Choose one indulgent finale to conclude the experience.



Almond Frangipane Tart

With poached cherries and mascarpone cream


Apple Tarte Tatin

With vanilla bean ice cream


Chocolate Pistachio Tart

With raspberry sorbet


Coconut Crème Brûlée


Vanilla Crème Brûlée

with mixed berries and biscotti


Lemon & Lime Tart

with berry compote and heavy cream


Sticky Toffee Pudding

with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream


Flourless Chocolate Cake

Made with ground almonds, served with vanilla ice cream


Eton Mess

Crispy meringue, vanilla ice cream, and berries


Classic Baked Alaska

Flambéed tableside


Custom Birthday Cakes

Available upon request




Chef’s Parting Gift

Leave with a thoughtful surprise—Chef John’s signature farewell for every guest.



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