Chef David Harrington
Private Chef in Canberra
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International culinary expert with 20 years experience in catering, fine dining and teaching culinary arts.
Well traveled and highly experienced chef with 20 years in the industry. From Michelin starred restaurants in France, to stints in Peru and Ecuador in South America. Proficient in many styles of cooking, with a focus on quality ingredients and outstanding flavours. Expert in wine pairings, whisky pairings and craft beer food combinations. Have cooked for celebrities and dignitaries in formal and informal settings.
I feel comfortable cooking in many different styles, adopting regional methods from all over the world, while tilting naturally towards solid french technique. I love quality ingredients, natural yet distinctive flavours and a little bit of spice.,
For me, cooking is a form of artistic expression that speaks of terroir and community, with a healthy splash of technique and science.

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For me, cooking is...
A form of artistic expression that speaks of terroir and community with a healthy splash of technique and science.
I learned to cook at...
Various establishments in Sydney, Canberra, Peru, Ecuador, France and have taught and cooked in Nepal, Malaysia, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Thailand...
A cooking secret...
Looking at the same ingredient with a different cultural or technical angle, every time I step into the kitchen.
My menus
Beet cured wild barramundi gravlax on rye toast with fennel and native spices
Grilled king mushroom carpaccio with goat’s cheese and baby arugula (vegetarian)
Mushroom arancini with truffled aioli (vegetarian)
Oysters with fingerlime
Wild mushroom cappuccino with confit of king mushrooms and micro herb salad (vegetarian)
Duck liver parfait with orange gelée and sourdough crisps
Yellowfin tuna tataki with spicy ponzu and crispy rice noodles
Spring asparagus risotto with parmigiano reggiano (vegetarian)
Native spiced lamb tagine with saffron cous cous, roasted eggplant and heirloom carrots
Dukkah rubbed salmon with coconut yogurt tzatziki and gluten free tabbouleh
Mushroom and quinoa risotto with enoki crudité and herb salad (vegetarian)
Barolo braised beef short rib with creamy parmesan mash and baby vegetables
Custard apple anglaise with crispy meringue, tropical fruit sorbet and praline
Chocolate lava cake with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream
Orange blossom and vanilla panna cotta with honey poached citrus fruit and pistachio praline
Churros with dulce de leche and dark chocolate sauce
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Baby banh-mi sandwiches with portobello pate, fried tofu and pickled vegetables
Vegetarian spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
Oyster mushroom tonkatsu with pickled baby vegetables
Avocado and tomato ceviche with chili, lime and sweet potato variations
Eggplant, cauliflower and tofu curry with basmati rice
Vegetarian paella with saffron rice, baby vegetables and herb aioli
Chocolate tres leches with almond genoise
Pavlova in a glass with passionfruit
Coconut panna cotta with tropical fruit
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Caprese bruschetta with mozzarella di bufala (vegetarian)
Mushroom arancini with tomato sugo (vegetarian)
Antipasto: cured meats, olives and roasted vegetables
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus with parsley pesto (vegetarian option without ham)
Tuna carpaccio, with caper and herb dressing, and parmesan cream
Heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella di bufala, aged balsamic and basil
Guanciale and king mushroom boscaiola with capunti pasta and garden herbs
Spring asparagus and pea risotto with herb and garlic emulsion
Chicken and eggplant parmigiana with rosemary potatoes
Handmade gnocchi with sage butter and parmigiano reggiano (vegetarian)
Braised Osso Bucco with creamy polenta and broccolini
Barolo braised beef short rib with creamy parmesan mash and baby vegetables
Tiramisu
Vanilla panna cotta with berries
Chocolate cannoli with ricotta, pistachio and citrus zest
Affogato with biscotti and vanilla ice cream
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Carrot and ginger velouté shots with lemon Myrtle salt (vegetarian)
Mushroom arancini with truffled aioli
Chicken satay skewers with tamarind and peanut dipping sauce
Tamagoyaki with spicy salmon tartare, avocado and sesame mayo
Butternut pumpkin, coconut and apple veloute with chili oil and garden herbs
Risotto Milanese with winter vegetables
Mexican style prawn and avocado cocktail with crispy tortilla chips
Yellowfin tuna carpaccio, with caper and herb dressing, and parmesan cream
Crispy skinned salmon, sauce beurre blanc, sauteed broccolini, and millefeuille potatoes
Lamb shanks provenzal with creamy polenta and ratatouille stuffed tomatoes
Beef shin bourguignon with smoked pancetta, king mushrooms, baby carrots, and classic mash
Boned chicken with herb and baby spinach stuffing butter roasted kipflers, baby vegetables and sauce supreme
Pavlova with seasonal fruit and white chocolate cream
Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream
Crème brulee with seasonal berries
Chocolate almond cake with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream
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Boxty with Guinness braised onions
Soda bread scones with smoked salmon and whipped herb butter
Shepherd's pie vol au vents with cheddar mash
Guiness braised beef cheek stew
Glazed seasonal vegetables
Duck fat potatoes
Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream
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Merrimbula oyster ceviche in the shell with chili, lime and caviar
Spicy kangaroo tartare with gochujang, sesame crisps and pickled beetroot
Vine ripened tomatoes, chilled tomato consommé, mozzarella di bufala and basil oil (vegetarian)
Seared truffled tuna belly nigiri
Truffle Soup VGE
Yellowfin carpaccio with pepperoncino oil, fregola sarda, capers and fresh basil
Spring pea and ricotta ravioli with garden herb emulsion (vegetarian)
Foie gras terrine with sourdough toasts
Wagyu and serrano ham filet mignon, king mushroom jus, roasted carrots and truffled mash
Grilled spatchcock with preserved lemon, fregola sarda and spring vegetables
Roasted vegetable paella with artichoke and saffron (vegetarian)
Lobster tails with garlic butter
Dark chocolate verrine with flourless almond genoise, cocoa crumble, créme anglaise and berry gelato
Hibiscus poached pears with pistachio anglaise, chocolate cremeux and cocoa tuile
Basque cheesecake with seasonal fruit poached in vanilla syrup
Warm zabaglione with berries, vanilla ice cream and chocolate almond crumble
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Merrimbula oyster ceviche with chili, lime and caviar
Yellowfin carpaccio with preserved lemon
Seared truffled tuna belly nigiri
Heirloom tomato consommé with burrata (vegetarian)
Bouillabaisse with tiger prawns and mussels
Squid ink ravioli with prawns and vermouth sauce
Scallops with asparagus emulsion and edamame
Wild mushroom cappuccino with truffle (vegetarian)
Wagyu ribeye with truffled unagi sauce and yaki meshi
Lobster and saffron risotto
Roasted vegetable paella with saffron and artichoke (vegetarian)
Crispy skinned ocean trout with beurre blanc and ratatouille tomatoes
Mandarin and yuzu soufflé with matcha ice cream
Dark chocolate verrine with cocoa crumble and berries
Hibiscus poached pears with pistachio anglaise
Basque cheesecake
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Kangaroo tartare dolmades with crispy quinoa and yogurt dressing
Roasted beetroot tartare with toasted quinoa and seeded mustard (vegetarian)
Carrot and ginger velouté shots with lemon Myrtle salt (vegetarian)
Acapulco prawn cocktail, with crispy tortilla chips
Crispy pork belly with Kakadu plum sauce, sautéed asian greens, and pickled chili
Roasted vegetable paella with artichoke, saffron and broad beans (vegetarian)
Confit of ocean trout with nori seasoning, asian greens, and steamed rice
Dry aged Angus tenderloin steak with pepper jus, duck fat potatoes and glazed baby vegetables
Pavlova with seasonal fruit and white chocolate cream
Custard apple with dulce de leche, berries and meringue crumble
Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream
Crème brulee with seasonal berries
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