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Dining Details Chefs create your menu and your dining experience based on your vision and expectations. Our menus are seasonally inspired, and our intention is to bring the farm to your table, exciting you and your guests. 

We bring culinary magic to the comfort of your home, or the location of your choice, in an incredibly personal and intimate way. This is an experience incomparable to restaurant dining.

Our preparations are not overly complicated or unrecognizable- we use fresh, products and let the flavor of the food speak for itself. 

Our style: Real Food, done exceptionally well. 


Let us know how to create your most perfect dining experience. 

Your menu has yet to be written.


Some of our tried and true signature menu items... 


Appetizers

Seared Ahi on Wonton Crisps : Miso Mustard Vinaigrette and Wasabi Micro Greens

Ahi Tartare : Tomato Avocado Ponzu over Wonton Crisps with Wasabi Tobiko Caviar

Sea Bass Ceviche : Tropical Fruit on Tortilla Crisps

Grilled Scallop "Ceviche" : Tortilla Crisps

Salmon Cakes : Dungeness Crab Creme Fraiche Dill

Seared Scallops : Orange Miso Reduction on Panko Crusted Sushi Rice Cakes

Hawaiian Style Crab Cakes : Coconut Chili Sauce

Shrimp Cakes : Coconut Curry Sauce 

Andoulli Sausage & Shrimp Skewers : Honey Mustard Bourbon Sauce

Prawns Wrapped in Prosciutto : Pistachio Artichoke Pesto

Mini Duck Tacos : Asian Guacamole and Cabbage Salad

Sliced Seared Filet on Toasts : Brie & Gorgonzola Port Peppercorn Demi Drizzle

Coffee Crusted Filet Bites : Fig Chocolate Chile Demi

Moroccan Marinated Lamb Kabobs : Mint Cilantro Mojo

Thyme Crusted Lamb Pops : Cranberry Port Balsamic Reduction

Lavender Thyme Crusted Lamb Lollipop : Mint Pistachio Yogurt

Tandoori Chicken Skewers : Mango Chutney

Mango Chipotle Chicken or Shrimp : Cilantro Pepita Pesto 

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Skewers : Strawberry Balsamic Drizzle

Chicken Empanadas : Chorizo, Raisins, and Olives

Bacon Wrapped Asiago Stuffed Dates

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs : Stuffed with Gorgonzola and Duck Confit

Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus : Truffle and Balsamic Gastrique

Mini Tartettes: Roasted Pear, Gorgonzola, Brie, Caramelized Shallots 

Roasted Tomato Tartines : Kalamata Tapenade, Fresh Ricotta, Thyme, Truffle Essence


Soup

Watermelon Gazpacho : Rock Shrimp and Pistachio Pesto (Summer)

Fresh Pea and Mint (Spring)

Asparagus Coconut and Green Curry (Spring)

Tomato Miso 

Coconut Miso : Summer Veggies, Shitake Mushroom, Cilantro 

Celery Root, Thyme, and Parmesan 

Corn and Crab Chowder 

Carrot Lemongrass Coriander

Roasted Corn and Tomato Bisque : Cilantro Pesto and Feta (Summer)

Creamy Leek and Swiss Chard 

Truffled Cauliflower Bisque : Dungeness Crab

Curried Winter Squash Soup (Fall-Winter)

Roasted Butternut Squash and Caramelized Fennel : Spiced Pepitas (Fall-Winter)

Creamy Wild Mushroom


Salad

Grilled Peaches : Arugula, Humboldt Fog, Spiced Pistachios

Filo Wrapped Goat Cheese : Local Strawberries, Spinach, Candied Pine Nuts, Champagne Vinaigrette

Grilled Romaine Caesar : Rosemary Croutons and Shaved Parmesan

Roasted Tri Color Beets : Grilled Corn, Ricotta Salata, Torn Basil

Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Stack : Fresh Burrata, Basil Oil, Aged Balsamic and Smokey Sea Salt

Strawberries and Figs : Roasted Fennel, Local Greens, Crumbled Dolce Blue Cheese, Fig Vanilla Vinaigrette

Roasted Fennel and Asparagus Salad : Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette and Shaved Pecorino

Roasted Beet, Avocado, Citrus Salad : Frisee, Feta, Marcona Almond Vinaigrette

French Melon : Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Torn Mint (Summer)


Entree

(each served with perfectly paired side and seasonal vegetable selection in chef's inspired preparation)

Sea Bass with Sweet and Sour Rhubarb Orange Sauce

Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass or Halibut with Coconut Saffron Sauce

Miso Braised Black Cod : Lemongrass and Kafir Lime

Whole Grain Mustard Crusted Salmon : Sour Cherry Port Sauce

Latin Mojo Spiced Salmon : Roasted Tomato and Corn Salsa

Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut or Diver Scallops : Roasted Tomato and Olive Bruschetta

Seared Diver Scallops : Grape Vermouth Sauce

Pepper Crusted Filet : Wild Mushroom and Blue Cheese Port Demi

Coffee Crusted Filet : Fig Ancho Chocolate Demi, Parsnip - Celery Root Puree

Thyme and Rosemary Rack of Lamb : Sour Cherry Port Sauce

Lavender Crusted Rack of Lamb : Pistachio Mint Yogurt

Roasted Duck : Orange Chipotle Reduction

Seared Duck : Gingered Fig Port Sauce and Fennel Relish

Horseradish Crusted Chicken Breast : Port Demi and Cherry Chutney

Braised Chicken : Baby Artichokes, Olives, Preserved Lemon

Hazelnut Crusted Chicken : Strawberry Balsamic Reduction


Dessert

Chocolate Lava Cakes: Hazelnut Toffee, Tahitian Vanilla Gelato, Shaved White Chocolate

Chocolate Souffle: Guajillo Chile, Cumin Caramel, vanilla cream

Butterscotch Pot de Crème: Aged Scotch Cream, Candied Ginger

Creme Brule- Seasonal Selections: Strawberry White Chocolate or Pumpkin Chai

Strawberry Shortcakes: Lavender Pistachio Scone, Marscapone Whipped Cream

Lemon Pound Cake : Roasted Stone Fruit and Lemon Ice Cream

Rhubarb Strawberry Cardamom Crisp : Coconut Bliss

Macadamia Nut and Orange Tartlettes

Roasted Pear Tartlettes : Earl Grey Syrup, Vanilla Bean Gelato

Almond Essence Mini Cheesecakes : 3 Color Citrus

Mini Cheesecakes: Caramel and English Toffee Crumble

Cinnamon Rum Braised Fennel and Apples : Basil Crepes



Dine in style... your style! Call or email us with your suggested menus for a custom quote. 


Plated Dinner parties typically start at $95 per person with an 8 person minimum

Buffet or Family Style Dinner parties typically start at $75 per person with 10 person minimum

All pricing based on individual factors, menu selections, and rental requirements



 

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