
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.
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.


