SAMPLE MENUS

Every menu is customized to your event.

This is just a taste of what I do.

CLASSIC — Elevated comfort. Familiar flavors done right.

DANK — Bold, adventurous, technique-driven. The Chef-y stuff I love.

Passed Appetizers

Classic

Crispy Chicken Thigh Bites, Crème Fraîche Alabama White BBQ, Thyme (GF*)

Espresso-Rubbed Brisket Sliders, Smoked Gouda, Coffee BBQ, Pickled Jalapeño (GF*, DF*)

Potato Fondant Bites, Red Pepper Emulsion, Black Garlic Aioli (GF, DF*)

Duck Birria Tacos, Guajillo Duck Jus, Oaxaca & Cotija Cheese, Cilantro (GF, DF*)

Crispy Proscuitto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates, Port Wine Reduction (GF, DF*)

Truffled Smoked Brisket Egg Rolls, Pastrami Aioli (DF)

Sherry Basted Scallop Spoon, Corn Purée, Bacon Lardons, Cornbread Crumble, Chive (GF)

Lobster Ravioli Bite, Tarragon Cream, Chive Oil, Saffron (V*)

Meatball Sliders, Heirloom Tomato Marinara, Burrata (GF*)

Red Shrimp Cocktail, Yellow Cherry Tomato Cocktail Sauce (GF)

Warm Fingerling Potato Salad, Shallot Crème Fraîche Dressing (GF, V)

Root Beer BBQ Chicken Wings, Spicy Pineapple Jam (GF)

Miso Anticucho Lamb Chops, Crispy Shallots (GF, DF)

Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potato Skins, Creme Fraiche, Crispy Smoked Salmom Skin, Caviar, Chive (GF, V*)

Lamb Kofta, Tzatziki, Grilled Mini Flatbread, Pickled Onion (GF*, DF*)

Crispy Oysters, White Bread Puree, Cherry Pepper Hot Sauce, Turmeric Pickled Cauliflower & Mustard Seed, Fresh Dill (GF*, DF*)

Dank

Duck Confit Bao, Five Spice Orange Glaze, Pickled Red Onion, Thai Basil

Hamachi Crudo, Blood Orange Ponzu, Serrano, Mint (GF)

Elk Empanadas, Malt Vinegar Chimichurri

Wagyu Beef Tartare, Cured Egg Yolk, Crispy Shallot, Caper (GF)

Oyster & Porcini Mushroom Tartlets, Raclette, Thyme (V)

Lamb Lollipops, Pistachio Crust, Mint Yogurt (GF)

Kanpachi, Coconut Leche de Tigre, Crispy Shallot, Thai Basil (GF)

Seared Foie Gras, Toasted Miso Zucchini Bread, Cherry Mostarda (GF*)

Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna, Parmesan, Truffle Soy Aioli (GF*)

Pork Ribs, Tamarind Glaze, Pistachio Dukkah (GF)

Grilled Quail, Bacon Wrapped, Sage, Honey Glaze (GF)

Smoked Trout Dip, Shallot Marmalade, Orange Mascarpone, Fennel Chow Chow, Fresh Bagel

Bacon Wrapped Elk Bites, Blackberry Mostarda, Micro Cilantro (GF, DF)

Falafel, Braised Eggplant, Sunflower Seed Aioli (GF*, DF*, V)

Tempura Cauliflower Bites, Guajillo Buffalo, Cotija, Cilantro (GF, DF*, V)

Crispy Pork Belly, Apple Butter, Caviar, Pickled Mustard Seed (GF, DF)

Braised Duck Leg, Wonton Crisp, Hazelnut Macha Salsa, Cilantro (DF, V*)

plated dishes

classic

Cowboy Steak Au Poivre, Pommes Frites, Caper Aioli (GF*, DF*)

Seared Hanger Steak, Salsa Verde, Brussels Sprout Gratin, Heirloom Tomato Salad (GF)

Cognac Pork Loin, Big Delicious Apple Sauce, Paprika Roasted Cauliflower, Spinach Salad (GF, DF)

Seared Scallop, Parsnip Puree, Mirin Marinated Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Hazelnut, Scallop Jus (GF, DF*)

AC Vinegar Brined Berkshire Pork Chop, Golden Raisin Gastrique, Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower, Carrot Puree, Crispy Carrot Tops (GF, DF*)

Burrata, Grilled Peach, Aged Balsamic, Basil, Pistachio, Fresh Naan (GF*, V)

Seared Salmon Nicoise, Castelvatrano Olives, Roasted Haricot Verts and Purple Potatoes, Shaved Cured Egg Yolk, Caper Whole Grain Mustard Sauce (GF*, DF*)

Prime Rib, Roasted Red Potato & Shishito Peppers with Shallot Crema, Caramelized Leeks, Beef Jus (GF)

Chicken Pot Pie: Shiitake Mushrooms, Phyllo Crust, Tarragon Gravy, Rainbow Carrots, Watercress Salad w/ Lemon Oil (DF*)

Seared Halibut, Farro & Leek Risotto, Radish Top Salsa Verde, Candied Carrots (GF, DF*)

Seared Salmon, Charred Broccolini, Braised White Beans, Bouillabaisse, Toasted Garlic, Parsley, Guajillo Chili Butter Sauce, Lemon Zest, Toasted Baguette (GF, DF*)

Wild Boar Tamales, Demi-Glace Masa, Hatch Chili Pork Jus, Pickled Shallot Creme Fraiche, Elotes Corn Salad (GF, DF, V*)

Heirloom Tomato Beef Bolognese, Homemade Pappardelle, Burrata Cheese, Basil Oil, Parsley, Broccolini, Parmesan Crisps (DF, V*)

DANK

Coffee Brined Quail, Smoked Gouda Grits, Caramelized Parsnip, Quail Jus (GF)

Seared Duck Breast, Cherry Sausage Stuffing, Crispy Brussels, Pine Nut Hummus, Duck Jus (GF*)

Miso Lamb Shoulder Chop, Gorgonzola, Pickled Kiwi, Celery Root Purée (GF)

Scallop Crudo, Thai Cashew Sauce, Pickled Green Grape, Date, Cucumber, Orange Supreme, Microgreens

Dry Aged Skirt Steak, Butternut Squash Puree, Strawberry Harissa, Marinated Sheep’s Milk Cheese, Grilled Asparagus

Mole Braised Trumpet Mushrooms, Marinated Poblano, Bacon Cornbread, Apple Slaw (V*)

Lemongrass BBQ Tofu, Pulled Enoki Mushrooms, Papaya Salad, Sticky Rice, Plum Sauce (GF*, V)

Garam Marsala Dry Rubbed Lamb Chops, Mint Chutney, Raita, Pickled Red Onion, Charred Lemon, Roasted Broccolini (GF, DF*)

Bacon-Wrapped Elk Tenderloin, Blackberry Reduction, Bone Marrow Golden Potato Puree, Salad of Microgreens, Parsley, & Charred Radish Salad w/ Basil Vinaigrette (GF, DF*)

Beet Green & Lemon Mascarpone Tortellini, Roasted Golden Beets, Red Beet Emulsion (V)

Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Morel Mushroom Sauce, Forbidden Black Rice, Poached Peas, Pea Shoots w/ Bacon Vinaigrette (GF, DF*)

Seared Filet Mignon, Plum Steak Sauce, Guajillo Chili Carrot Puree, Duck Fat & Shallot Roasted Baby Bok Choy, Toasted Cashews (GF, DF)

Cardamom Brined & Roasted Chicken Thigh & Drumstick, Celery Root and Green Apple Slaw, Celery Root Puree, Micro Cilantro, Riesling Chicken Jus (GF, DF)

Chocolate Stout Duck Ragu, Soft Poached Egg, Braised Baby Endive, Homemade Fettuccine, Micro Parsley (GF)

breakfast

Sunny-Side Up Egg, Buttermilk Biscuit, Smoked Ham Hock Black Beans, Charred Avocado, Smoked Gouda, Shallot Green Chili (GF*, DF*)

Shakshouka, Poached Eggs, Pork Belly, Saffron Tomato Sauce, Harissa, Cilantro, Crusty Baguette (GF, DF*)

Whiskey Bacon Cinnamon Rolls, Cashew Crumble

Raspberry Pistachio Muffins, Rose Raspberry Jam (GF*, DF*, V)

Chocolate Espresso Sweet Bread, Chocolate Espresso Crumble (GF*, DF*, V)

Breakfast Quesadilla: Soft Scrambled Egg, Smoked & Lightly Pickled Golden Beet, Arugula, Brie Cheese, Chili Powder, Flour Tortilla (GF*, DF*)

Red Shrimp, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Grits, Pimento Sauce, Garlic Chip, Heirloom Tomato, Scallions, Crispy Proscuitto (GF, DF*)

Quinoa Bowl, Arugula, Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Soft Boiled Egg, Basil, Preserved Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette (GF, DF, V)

Blueberry Pancakes, Blueberry Compote, Meyer Lemon Infused Maple Syrup, Whipped Ricotta, Maple Peppered Thick Cut Bacon (GF*, DF*, V*)

Fresh Croissant, Fried Egg, Crispy Pancetta, Heirloom Tomato, Warm Pimento Cheese (DF*, V*)

Breakfast Crepes: Calabrian Chili Pork Sausage, Creme Fraiche Scrambled Egg, Garlic Sauteed Asparagus, Basil Bechamel (GF*, DF*, V*)

Blueberry Pancakes, Orange Zest Infused Maple Syrup, Blueberry Compote, Fennel Breakfast Sausage Patties (GF, DF, V*)

Breakfast Burritos: Bacon, Soft Scrambled Cheesy Eggs, Duck Fat Refried Black Beans, Cilantro, Flour Tortilla, Pork Belly Hatch Green Chili (GF*, DF*)

SWEETS

Key Lime Pie, Sea Salt Graham Cracker Crust, Coconut Chantilly (GF*, V)

Dark Chocolate Mascarpone Brownie, Chocolate Ganache, Candied Pistachio, Luxardo Cherry (GF*, V)

Pistachio Tiramisu, Candied Pistachio, Bee Pollen Dust (GF*, V)

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Petit Four, Chocolate Tahini Ganache, Toasted Sesame (GF*, DF*, V)

Banana Creme Brulee, Bruleed Banana, Strawberry Gelee (GF, V)

Carrot Layer Cake, Spiced Carrot Puree, Mascarpone Icing, Candied Carrot Threads (GF*, DF*, V)

Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Lemon Curd, Macadamia Nut Crumble (GF, DF*, V)

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Poached Plums & Syrup, Whipped Cream (GF*, DF*, V)

Candy Cap Mushroom Ricotta Filled Cannoli, Bacon Pecan Rim (V)

Peanut Butter Mousse Pie, Chocolate Crust, Chocolate Ganache, Sea Salt (GF*, V)

Granny Smith Apple Pie, Sea Salt Caramel, Aged Cheddar Crust, Vanilla Gelato (DF*, V)

(GF) Gluten Free · (GF*) Gluten Free adaptable · (DF*) Dairy Free adaptable ·(V) Vegetarian · (V*) Vegetarian adaptable

All menus are fully customized to your event. Family Style, Low FODmap, Paleo, Vegan, and Kid-Friendly Options available