Private Chef Shirley Sass

20 years of chef experience, I have worked with incredible chefs who have past on their knowledge and skills, encouraging and providing inspiration for me,

Over the past five years, I have delved into the world of street food, gaining immense respect for the craft and its artisans and bringing this to my menus.

Known for my calmness and sense of humour in the kitchen, I have a knack for adapting and overcoming challenges in the kitchen, which has come in useful when heading kitchens throughout my career and throughout my work as a private chef.

For me, cooking is...

An extension of myself, I bring my experience, knowledge and love of all things food.

I learned to cook at...

A selection of authentic restaurants, Japanese, Latin American, Italian and Scottish. Varied, unique and always tasty

A cooking secret...

utilising everything I have learnt to create a special experience with a side of humour,

My menus

The Italian Kitchen

STARTER

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❤️ Grilled peach and burrata salad : Refreshing peach and burrata salad with grilled peaches paired with creamy burrata, rich Serrano ham and peppery rocket (V GF)

❤️ Antipasto classico : Mini boards with Salami, focaccia, parma ham, provolone, olives, sun blush tomatoes

💚 Minestroni di verdure : Traditional Italian vegetable soup with macaroni and cannellini beans (V Vg) (GF option available)

❤️ Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli : Parma ham, Swiss cheese and chicken breast wrapped in pizza dough and baked till golden. Served warm

💚 Bruschetta Napoli : Ripe vine tomatoes, garlic and basil drizzled with olive oil on toasted ciabatta (V Vg)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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❤️ Spaghetti alla Puttanesca : Tender spaghetti and Italian sausage in a robust sauce of ripe tomatoes, garlic, black olives, and a kick of heat from pepperoncini chillies and topped with parsley and capers

💙 Linguini Pescatore : Ribbons of pasta paired with salmon, prawns, mussels and calamari all enveloped in a rich white wine and cream sauce

💚 Spinach and ricotta crespolini : Savoury pancakes stuffed with a blend of creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, all baked in a flavourful tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheese and served with fresh mixed salad leaves. (V) (Vg and GF opt available)

❤️ Crispy Chicken with fettuccine Alfredo : Fettucini enveloped in a rich white wine, cream and mild garlic sauce topped with a crispy chicken breast served with garlic braised tender stem broccoli

❤️ Classic Spaghetti al popette : Italian meatballs packed with gooey mozzarella and served with spaghetti enveloped in a rich and tangy tomato sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and spices

DESSERT

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💚 Limoncello cheesecake : Ginger Biscuit Base Topped With A Creamy limoncello Cheesecake garnished with citrus tuile (V) ( GF opt avail)

💚 Espresso panna cotta : Smooth and creamy cafe latte panna cotta topped with espresso syrup

💚 Chocolate chip cannoli : Crisp and flaky cannoli shell filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips (V)

💚 White chocolate and raspberry tiramisu : Creamy layers of raspberry mascarpone filling, raspberry syrup-soaked sponge and grated white chocolate!

Scran Fusion ( 3 course Pan Asian)

STARTER

All inclusive

❤ Char sui chicken wings with hot honey : Very mild spicy and sweet chicken wings garnished with spring onion and radish. (GF)

💚 Vietnamese spring rolls : Rice noodles, sliced avocado and mango, romaine lettuce, carrot and radish in a rice paper wrap served with sweet and sticky mild soy chilli dip (V Vg GF)

💙 Prawn Gyoza. : Prawns, aromatic coriander, ginger, and garlic, wrapped in a thin dough. pan-fried for a crispy texture and served with yuzu ponzu sauce,

💚 Gimbap : Cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, omelette and pickled carrot, hugged in sticky rice and wrapped in nori. Served with a sweet and mild spicy dipping sauce ( GF)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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❤ Tonkatsu Curry : Crispy panko coated pork loin served with steamed sushi rice, a rich Japanese curry sauce consisting of tender pieces of potato, carrot, and onion accompanied with mixed salad leaves

💙 Salmon Buddha bowl : Honey, miso marinated salmon on sushi rice topped with edamame, carrot ribbons, yuzu kosho slaw, cucumber and served with pickled ginger sesame seeds and mixed leaves (GF) (Vg option available)

💚 Vegetable Thai Green Curry : a crunchy mix of red pepper, mini corn, and mangetout, in a fragrant, spicy coconut green curry sauce. Served fluffy basmati rice, (V Vg GF)

❤ Bang bang chicken : Sweet chilli noodles paired with grilled chicken, teamed with tender stem broccoli and pak choi all tossed in a rich peanut and coconut sauce. Garnished with red chillies and spring onion

💚 Mushroom udon : Unami shiitake mushrooms are enveloped in a creamy coconut and soy sauce. tossed together with udon noodles, topped with a poached egg and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds (V )

DESSERT

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💚 Yuzu Cheese Cake. : Ginger Biscuit Base Topped With A Creamy Yuzu Marbled Cheesecake topped with garnished with citrus tuile (V) (GF option available)

💚 Deep fried apple and cinnamon gyoza served with local vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce (V)

💚 Espresso panna cotta : Smooth and creamy cafe latte panna cotta with espresso syrup

💚 Banana fritter with coconut icecream and toasted coconut flakes (V) (Vg and GF option available)

Tastes of Japan

STARTER

All inclusive

❤ Yakitori chicken Chicken thigh and spring onions in a soy, honey and sake marinade, skewered and char grilled until golden (GF)

💙 Nagoya sushi roll Tempura prawn, avocado and cucumber. Topped with smoked salmon and garnished with kewpie mayo, sriracha and caramelise onion

💚 Buddha sushi roll Avocado and cucumber with a maple, plant mayo and sriracha mayonnaise. Served with sriracha and mayonnaise to dip (V Vg GF)

💙 Prawn Gyoza Japanese dumplings filled with a mixture of fresh prawns, aromatic coriander, ginger, and garlic, served with yuzu ponzu

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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❤ Tokonkotsu ramen Pork soup base with pork, ramen noodles, wakame, sweetcorn, spring onions, bamboo shoots and topped with a soy egg

❤ Teriyaki Chicken Donburi Chicken thighs marinated in teriyaki sauce sautéed with red peppers and shiitake mushrooms, served with sushi rice, braised sesame broccoli, spring onions and sesame seeds garnish

💚 Mushroom udon Unami shiitake mushrooms are enveloped in a creamy coconut and soy sauce. tossed together with udon noodles, topped with a fried egg and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds (V )

❤ Katsu chicken Chicken breast deep fried in crispy panko, served with an authentic Japanese curry sauce, steamed rice, mixed salad leaves and garnished with spring onion and pickled pink ginger

💚 Avocado Poke bowl Sushi rice topped with avocado, edamame, carrot ribbons, white and red cabbage slaw, cucumber, mixed salad leaves, drizzled with a mild sriracha vegan mayo and served with pickled ginger, wasabi and sesame seeds

DESSERT

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💚Yuzu Cheesecake. Creamy Yuzu Marbled Cheesecake on a ginger biscuit base topped with a citrus tuile (GF available)

💚 Strawberry cheesecake Mochi bites with strawberry gel and biscuit crumb to dip (V Vg )

💚 Deep Fried Apple And Cinnamon Gyoza Served With local Vanilla Ice cream on a biscuit crumb with a salted caramel dipping sauce (V) (Vg opt avail)

💚 Shu cream Inspired by the French choux pastry, filled here with a fluffy custard cream (V)

💚 Espresso panna cotta Smooth and creamy cafe latte panna cotta topped with espresso syrup (V)