Chef Paul Fulop

Private Chef in Galway

I am a professional chef with over 20 years of experience, mainly in 5 star hotels and fine dining restaurants. I've been working in 5 different countries so far until I've discovered Ireland and its fine ingredients and I've decided to settle down here. What I love the most about being a chef is that you truly feel like an artist. Being able to take a raw ingredient and create an exceptional meal is a unique feeling.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is truly an art.

I learned to cook at...

Cowley Manor Hotel in Gloucestershire

A cooking secret...

Treating every ingredient with respect

My menus

Family Feast

STARTER

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Goat's cheese and poached pear salad

Heriloom tomatoes,buratta,broad beans and pesto

Irish potato salad

Rocket, prawns, parmesan, toasted pinenuts and balsamic dressing salad

Superfood salad

Greek salad

FIRST COURSE

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Potato gratin

Roasted baby potato with garlic butter

Lyonnaise potato

Honey roasted carrots

Broccolli topped with toasted almonds

Tomato, aubergine and mozzarella gratin

Maple syrup roasted root vegetables

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken supreme

Braised beef cheek

Honey glazed pork belly

Lamb shoulder braised in red wine

Confit duck legs

Pan roasted salmon

Herb crusted hake

DESSERT

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Apple and berry crumble

Sticky toffee pudding

Classic Tiramisu

Apple pie

Modern European

STARTER

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Dingle gin cured salmon, avocado and lime puree, apple, cucumber

Dingle Bay crab, roasted scallop, cauliflower, curry spices

St Tota goats cheese, poached pear, candied pecan, beetroot

Slow cooked pork belly, roasted scallop, apple, cider jus

Pea veloute, ham hock, quail egg, parmesan

Seared lamb fillet, aubergine caviar, peas, mint, yoghurt, masala

Celeriac and truffle honey veloute

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Fillet of Irish Angus beef, grilled onion, cheek croquette, celeriac, truffle jus

Herb crusted hake, Dublin Bay prawns, chive cream

Skeaghanore duck breast and leg, sweet potato, hispi cabbage, blackberry jus

Roasted Kerry Hill lamb, braised shoulder, carrot, garlic and thyme sauce

Wild turbot with smoked pancetta, sea asparagus, cucumber, golden raisin and green bean casserole

Butternut squash and parmesan risotto

DESSERT

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Creme brulee flavoured with honey and rosemary, shortbread biscuit

Chocolate mousse, warm chocolate fondant, malt ice cream

Warm toffee cake, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream

Vanilla pana cotta, passion fruit, coconut and coriander

Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

Antipasti platter

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut squash and ricotta tortellini,toasted pumpkin seeds,sage froth

Beef carpaccio,truffle vinaigrette,arugula salad and Grana Padano shavings

Classic Minestrone soup

Heriloom tomatoes,buratta,broad beans and pesto

Wild mushroom bruschetta,poached duck egg,salsa verde

Seafood ravioli,lobster bisque,parmesan crisp

MAIN COURSE

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Leek and courgette risotto topped with pan fried scallops wrapped in pancetta

Potato gnocchi, green bean and asparagus casserole, lemon ricotta, vegetable froth

Pan fried fillet steak,spinach puree,beef cheek croquette and pizzaiola sauce

Pan fried cod,braised octopus,roasted pepper ragout,fregola pasta

Corn fed chicken Florentine,mushroom arancini,crispy chicken skin

Herb crusted lamb loin,tomato and aubergine gratin,garlic puree and Marsala jus

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisu

Caffe latte panna cota with espresso syrup

Mascarpone cheesecake,raspberry gel,berry compote

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Chef Paul's reviews

4.78

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48 services

The menu selection process went very smoothly and Paul was very accommodating. He arrived at the agreed time and proceeded to prepare a fantastic meal. Jess helped with the table setting and was attentive but discreet throughout the meal. The food was excellent and the portion sizes were generous. There was homemade bread on the table and a delicious selection of potatoes and vegetables in addition to the dishes we had chosen. I would recommend Paul if you are considering having a chef come yo your home.

The chef and his team provided food and service for 22 people for a week over Christmas. The quality of the food was truly excellent and the service was provided with a smile. The team could not be faulted and I would heartily recommend them.

Excellent experience with Paul - food was lovely (esp for such a large group of 17) + really well presented . Service was fabulous and the clean up immaculate. Thank you !

Paul and Amy were amazing. Very patient with our big group and kids. Very nice to deal with leading up to and during the meal. And of course the food was amazing, every course had a great deal of thought and effort. With our large group not one person had any criticism. It was all 5 stars from everyone.

Joseph, the chef who replaced Paul, was amazing. We had a wonderful time. His cuisine was great and very professional. Maya also was wonderful. We highly recommend this experience and again many thanks to both of them.

Chef Paul cooked amazing meals full of great flavors that really surpassed our expectations. Server Anne Marie did a great job setting up the table and communicating with us how would we like the dinner to go like and was quick to respond to any request we had. They didn't left a trace of any kind behind and the kitchen was left in a better state than before they arrived. Only thing that bothered me is that he didn't leave the extra ravioli or lamb that we paid for.. we had few guests who didn't show so we had extra food ordered. But anyway I would recommend Paul and Anne Marie for any kind of dinner party as the food and service are impeccable.

Paul did a fantastic job! The food and presentation were amazing.

Chef Paul was incredible. Every dish was delicious and was enjoyed by everyone. It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Chef Paul and his staff.

Paul was great and would highly recommend him and his team. The food was fantastic, interesting menu and service on the evening was great. Communication from start to finish was great. It was my first time hiring a private chef and I'll probably do it again because the experience with Paul was positive.

We had the most amazing celebration for my Dads 90th birthday in the comfort of our own home. Chef Paul Fulop and Mya did an incredible job. Food was superb, served wonderfully by Mya. Chef Paul suggested wine pairing with the dishes, which beautifully match the meal. Highly recommend Chef Paul Fulop it was truly a wonderful evening. Thank you so much from all fourteen of us. Ciara O'Byrne

We cannot say enough good things about our experience. Paul and Maya were just fabulous. The food and service was exceptional. We will definitely organise another evening with the guys.

Chef Paul was incredibly diligent in his timing and very accomadating with providing more meals/drinks as well as getting into the airbnb. Meals were absolutely incredible and served very professionaly. The clean up was also a lot more than expected and very helpful. That was a 10/10 experience.