Chef Aaron Delaney

Private Chef in Oxford

I studied french cookery and the basics at University College Birmingham.

Then worked at Fiesta Del Asado I developed a more South American and learned how a restaurant was run.

Worked abroad in USA at an Inn which was more a fine dine experience.

Last couple of years I have worked in a contract catering doing fine dine food for high end business clients.

Also been doing private catering for private parties and celebrations doing 3,4, 5 or more courses for people at there home or event.

For me, cooking is...

A passion , daily learning and a healthy way of life. Simple and clear food is best

I learned to cook at...

University College Birmingham Fiesta Del Asado under Aktar Islam

A cooking secret...

Is to finish all dishes off with a whack of flavour such as Lemon Zest, Butter, Dried Limes and herbs or spices.

My menus

British Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pineapple & Blue Cheese Tart with Braised Red Cabbage, Rocket and Mango Chutney (V)

Roasted Quail with Braised Red Cabbage, Rocket and Mango Chutney

Ginger Beer Battered Fish with Lime Zest Roasted Chips, Pickled Shallots, Sweet Chilli Sauce & Pea Puree

MAIN COURSE

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Herb Crusted Lamb with Garlicky Tomato Sauce, Lime & Mint Spiced Potato Cakes, Caramelised Baby Onions & Beetroot Jus

DESSERT

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Treacle Tart with Lemon Cream & Caramelised Pecan Crust

Fluffy Date Syrup Cake with Coconut Bananas & Maple Cream

Taste of Europe

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Potage of Seafood with Leeks & Asparagus

Arancini Di Riso with Beetroot Gravadlax & Creamy Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Cinnamon Grilled Chicken with Citrus Cacik , Chicken Jus & Fried Pommes Puffs

Duck Magret with Spiced Orange Gel, Roasted Plum & Rocket Salad

DESSERT

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Clementine, Almond & Olive Oil Cake with Orange Chantilly Cream & Dried Oranges

Turkish Delight with Rose Petal Creams & Pistachio Toffee Shards

Seafood

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Scallops with Coriander Pesto Crostini, Sun-Dried Tomato Jam, Watercress & Lemon Gel

Curry Infused Swede Steaks with Grapefruit Salad, Watercress & Lemon Gel (V)

MAIN COURSE

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Salmon Steaks with Spiced Glazed Carrots, Tahini Dressing, Couscous Salad & Lemon, Watercress & Coriander Oil

Spicy Mushroom Lasagne with Cauliflower Garlic Breads & Lemon, Watercress & Coriander Oil (V)

DESSERT

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Mixed Flowered Meringue Roulade with Fresh Strawberries,Grilled Cinnamon Pineapple Spears & Ginger Glaze

Rhubarb & Ginger Nut CheeseCake with Roasted Pineapple & Ginger Glaze

Coconutty Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Rendered Duck Breast & Bhel Puri Salad with Coconut Relish and Mint Coconut Chutney

Sweetcorn Pancakes & Bhel Puri Salad with Coconut Relish and Mint Coconut Chutney (V)

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Laksa Curry with Braised New Potatoes, Coconut Rice and Coconut Naan

Coconut Stuffed Aubergine Curry and Coconut Dal with Braised New Potatoes, Coconut Rice and Coconut Naan (V)

DESSERT

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Coconut Caramel Hot Toffee Sauce with Sticky Toffee Pudding, Cashew Coconut and Lime Leaf Brittle

Vegan Menu

STARTER

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Beetroot & Chocolate Macaroon (Ve) Pickled Apple, Basil

FIRST COURSE

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Sweet Potato Rosti, Shallot Petals (Ve) Minted Peas, Oat Custard

Miso Baked Turnip, Lime Marmalade Coriander & Rocket

MAIN COURSE

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Sticky BBQ Tacos, Spiced Mango Salsa Seared Baby Gem, Coriander Oil

DESSERT

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Chocolate & Praline Mille Feuille with Dark berries

Black Cherry Custard Bakewell Cherry honeycomb,, Cherry Coulis

Orange Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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King Scallop with Orange Pepper & Chipotle Coconut Sauce, Torn Focaccia

Garlic Mixed Mushrooms with Orange Pepper & Chipotle Coconut Sauce, Torn Focaccia (V)

MAIN COURSE

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Hasselback Butternut Squash with Grilled Orange Pepper Chimichurri Pumpkin and Orange Puree with New Potatoes (V)

Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Grilled Orange Pepper Chimichurri, Pumpkin and Orange Puree with New Potatoes

DESSERT

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Orange Mascarpone and Pistachio Crumb with Cherry Puree & Kirsch Cherries

Orange frangipane with Chocolate and Orange Ice Cream

Square Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Wild Mushroom Pâté Paysanne & Torn Crouton, Onion Tart, Pickled Veg & Garden Herbs (V)

Slow Cooked Salmon with Cucumber, Creme Fraiche, Torn Crouton & Watercress Mousse

Stuffed Chicken Drumsticks with Rosemary Foam, Onion Tart & Mushroom Pate

MAIN COURSE

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Risotto of Smoked Haddock, Leeks & Cauliflower with a Vadouvan Dressing

Sea Bream with Tagliatelle, Leeks & Chanterelles

DESSERT

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Lime & Brazil Nut Cheesecakes with Mango Sauce

Strawberry White Chocolate Terrine with Rosemary, Pistachio Crumb & Fresh Berries

Gastronome Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Aubergine Croquettes with Smoked Mushrooms Duxelles Sesame Seed Toast & Pineapple Pico De Gallo (V)

FIRST COURSE

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King Prawn Wrapped in Kataifi with Prawn Sesame Seed Toast, & Pineapple Pico De Gallo

Bavette en cocotte with Potato Puree

MAIN COURSE

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Tuna Burger with Star Anise Gratin Dauphinoise in a Fennel Sauce & Pickles

Couscous and chickpea burger with Star Anise Gratin Dauphinoise in a Fennel Sauce & Pickles (V)

DESSERT

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Chocolate Panna Cotta with Banana Marshmallows & Mango Foam

Peach Cobbler with Ginger Ice Cream & Mango Foam

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Chef Aaron's reviews

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Having hired Aaron for a private dining experience for my mother's 60th birthday, I can safely say he made the evening extremely special. The food was delicious and he was very professional. He was flexible and arranged a menu which suited all of our needs. I would highly recommend Aaron if you want expertly cooked food which is interesting and exciting.