I offer private catering and interactive cooking classes for groups of 25 guests or less in the Bay Area. I specialize in cocktail parties with finger foods, and sit-down, multi-course dinner.
Sample Menus
Cocktail Party ~
All items are served in bite-sized portions
- Moroccan Spiced Salmon Skewers
- Chevre Tartlets with Fresh Herbed Salad
- Spicy Ahi Tuna Cones
- Grilled Chicken Breast with Minted Pea Puree (Served individually on soup spoons.)
- Black Rice with Seared Salmon (served individually on soup spoons.)
- Crispy Polenta Squares with Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, & Spicy Vodka Sauce
- Savory Grape Truffles with Pistachios
- Beef Tenderloin Bites with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes
- Chicken & Waffle Bites on Skewers
- Scallop Ceviche
- Pesto-Crusted Wild Salmon
- Variety of Deviled Eggs with Guacamole, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Black Olives, or Smoked Salmon
- Cucumber Crudites Cups
- Grilled Herbed Lamb Lollipops
- Grilled Shrimp with Parsnip Puree, (Served individually on soup spoons.)
- Roasted Duck Crepes with Jicama, Scallions, & Plum Sauce
- Sesame Chicken Skewers
- Herbed Fritatta with Smoked Salmon
- Egg Roulade with Caviar
- Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce (Served in individual take out boxes with chopsticks.)
- Grilled Polenta Squares with Fresh Mozzarella on Rosemary Skewers
- Endives with Creamy Cob Dressing
- Slider Bar with Choice of Tri Tip, Pulled Pork, Buffalo Chicken, or Vegetarian with Grilled Vegetables
- Wine-Poached Pears in Mascarpone Cream & Pistachios
- White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
- Milk Sips & Warm Cookies
- Tiramisu Truffles
- White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
- Lemon Panna Cotta
Additional menu items available per request.
Multi-course Dinner ~
Chicken Menu
- Fava Bean & Pecorino Crostini
- Prosciutto Wrapped with Creamy Goat Cheese & Sweet Figs
- Fennel & Radish Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- Crab Cakes with Chili-Lime Sauce
- Crispy Brick Chicken with Lemon, Garlic & Smoked Paprika
- Herbed Brown Rice & Roasted Vegetables in Season
- Fresh Pear Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Lamb Menu
- Savory Grape Truffles with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
- Melon & Prosciutto Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
- Young Lettuce Medley with Strawberries, Blue Cheese & Candied Nuts
- Grilled Shrimp with Lime & Smoked Paprika Rub
- Marinated Lamb Chops with Wine Reduction Sauce
- Roasted Potatoes & Broccolini
- Lemon-Vanilla Cake with Raspberry and Whipped Cream Filling
Beef Menu
- Eggplant Crisps with Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
- Avocado Soup Shots with Cilantro
- Warm Peach Salad with Arugula & Imported Prosciutto
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Mango Salsa
- Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine, Thyme, Garlic, & Spices
- Creamy Herbed Potatoes & Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli with Fresh Basil
- Individual Chocolate Molten Cake
Themed Dinners
Tapas ~
- Mixed Seafood Ceviche with Lime, Cilantro, & Red Peppers
- Spanish Meatballs with Olives & Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Potato Brava with Avocado Cream
- Sherried Mushroom Empenadas, drizzled with Turffel Oil
- Saffron Chicken in Garlic Sauce
- Marinated Green Olives with Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, & Fennel Seeds
- Tortilla Esppanola – Spanish Frittata with potatoes, onions, and eggs
Kentucky Derby ~
- Kentucky Hot Brown
- Cheese Grits
- Benedictine Spread
- Kentucky Burgoo
- Bourbon Pecan Pancake Skewers
- Bourbon Balls or Kentucky Jam Cake
Elegant Brunch ~
- Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Prosciutto & Phyllo
- Basket of Fresh Croissants & Biscotti
- Individual Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Granola
- Watermelon Salad (When in season)
- Herbed Frittata with Smoked Salmon
- Crab Cakes with Chili-Lime Sauce
- Eggs Florentine
- Berry Bread Pudding
Spa Party ~
- Chilled Cucumber Soup Shots with Fresh Mint
- Tuna Tartar in Phyllo Cups
- Bloddy Mary Tomato Salad
- Shrimp, Cucumber & Dill Canapes
- Sesame-Crusted Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
- Individual Chocolate Mousse Cups
Cooking Classes
International Cuisine ~
- Thai
- Persian
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
Single Subject Classes ~
- Sushi
- Risotto
- Chocolate
- Fresh Pasta Dough
Miscellaneous ~
- Competition-Style class with Mystery Bag of Ingredients, Guess The Ingredients, And Food Trivia
- Cooking Basics
- Baking
- Knife Skills
