Chef James Martins
Private Chef in Parra
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While cooking my aim is always Perfection, Hygienic, Elegance, Fresh organic and local produce, Restaurant Quality food & dining experience.
Professional Chef With experience of more than 15 years, in India ( Goa, Mumbai, Delhi) and abroad ( Dubai, France, Lebanon, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Thailand etc.) Unique talent of converting fresh local produce into restaurant quality dining experience, Hands on knowledge of modern molecular gastronomy,
Have some of my own equipment that can be carried (rented) along ✆ 8856072072
A) Convection Oven
B) BBQ pits
C) Pizza Oven
E) Food Truck

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Passion to create a unique restaurant quality dining experience to the host and their guests from the comfort of their Destination, Venue or Home
I learned to cook at...
Went to culinary school, shoehorned my skills at the likes of Le Meridien, Westin, Radisson, Millennium Copperthrone, Ambassador, The Retreat, etc
A cooking secret...
Elevating the experience of simple, fresh, organic and local produce into restaurant quality dining experience at the comfort of your home or comfort
My menus
WELCOME BITE Mini Masala Dosa Cone Crisp dosa • potato masala • coconut chutney • gunpowder
2. AMUSE-BOUCHE Kerala Banana Leaf Prawn Tiger prawn • coconut • curry leaf • green chilli • lime
VEGETARIAN Charred Baby Corn & Paneer South Indian spice rub • curry leaf oil • smoked coconut chutney
SEAFOOD Mangalorean Seared Fish Catch of the day • kori-style coconut sauce • kokum • curry leaves
CHICKEN Chettinad Chicken Black pepper • roasted spices • shallots • curry leaves Served with a crisp appam tuile
INTERMEZZO Tender Coconut & Lime Granita Tender coconut water • lime • mint
SIGNATURE COURSE Andhra Lamb Chops Slow-marinated lamb • Guntur chilli • black pepper • coriander Served with a smoked coconut jus
RICE COURSE Mini Hyderabadi Gosht Biryani Fragrant basmati • slow-cooked lamb • saffron • mint • fried onions Served with cucumber raita
SOUTH INDIAN ACCOMPANIMENTS Mini Podi Idli Ghee • gunpowder • curry leaf Coconut & Curry Leaf Chutney Tomato & Garlic Thokku, House Pickle
DESSERT Tender Coconut Payasam Coconut milk • jaggery • cardamom • toasted cashew
PETIT FOUR South Indian Filter Coffee Truffle Dark chocolate • freshly brewed filter coffee • cardamom
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Smoked Tandoori Paneer Skewers Paneer, peppers & onion • Charred over live fire • Mint & coriander chutney
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables Zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, cherry tomatoes & olives • Herb oil
Truffle & Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms Garlic, herbs & parmesan • Finished over the grill
Charred Corn on the Cob Chipotle-lime butter • Smoked paprika • Parmesan
Charcoal Chicken Tikka Yogurt, Kashmiri chilli, ginger & garlic • Live charcoal grilled
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers Lemon, oregano, garlic & extra virgin olive oil • Tzatziki
BBQ Chicken Wings Smoked paprika & house BBQ glaze • Sesame & spring onion
Classic Beef Tenderloin Skewers Rosemary, garlic & cracked pepper • Chimichurri
Slow-Marinated Lamb Chops Mediterranean herbs & garlic • Charred to perfection • Mint jus
Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs Slow-cooked & finished over live fire • House BBQ glaze
Garlic & Chilli Prawns Tiger prawns • Garlic butter • Chilli • Lemon
Charcoal Grilled Fish Fillet
Calamari Fritto-Grill Calamari, lemon, garlic & herbs • Charred over live fire
Wood-Fired Garlic Bread Herb butter • Parmesan
Grilled Pita & Flatbreads Served warm with dips
Charred Mediterranean Salad Roasted peppers • tomato • feta • olives • balsamic
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp lettuce • parmesan • garlic croutons • Caesar dressing
SIGNATURE SAUCES & DIPS Chimichurri • Smoked BBQ Sauce • Garlic Aioli • Tzatziki Mint & Coriander Chutney • Romesco • Lemon Herb Butter
Grilled Pineapple Cinnamon • Palm sugar • Coconut cream
Charcoal-Grilled Seasonal Fruit Vanilla mascarpone • Berry reduction
Chocolate & Marshmallow Skewers Dark chocolate • Toasted marshmallow • Biscuit crumble
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Kothimbir Vadi Crisp coriander and gram flour fritters served with green chutney
Bharli Vangi | Baby aubergines stuffed with a traditional peanut, coconut and aromatic spice masala
Kolhapuri Chicken Sukka | Tender chicken cooked with roasted coconut, Kolhapuri spices and fresh coriander
Bombil Fry Konkan-style Bombay duck | marinated in spices, lightly coated and fried until crisp
Surmai Rava Fry | Fresh kingfish marinated with turmeric, chilli and coastal spices, coated in semolina and pan-fried
Prawns Koliwada Mumbai-style | crispy prawns marinated in a bold chilli-garlic masala
Pandhra Rassa | A delicate Kolhapuri white chicken curry enriched with coconut, yoghurt and fragrant spices
Tambda Rassa | A fiery and aromatic Kolhapuri chicken curry prepared with roasted coconut and red chilli masala
Malvani Fish Curry ! Fresh seasonal fish cooked in a tangy coconut curry with traditional Malvani spices
Bharli Vangi with Jowar Bhakri | Stuffed aubergines served with rustic sorghum flatbread
Matki Usal | Sprouted moth beans slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, coconut and Maharashtrian spices
Varan Bhaat | Traditional yellow lentils served with steamed rice, ghee and lemon
Masale Bhaat | Fragrant Maharashtrian spiced rice with vegetables and aromatic goda masala
Bajra Bhakri / Chapati
Sol Kadhi | A refreshing Kokum and coconut milk digestive
Koshimbir | Fresh cucumber, tomato and peanut salad
Shrikhand | Chilled saffron and cardamom-infused hung yoghurt topped with nuts
Amrakhand |Mango-infused shrikhand with saffron and pistachios
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Burrata Pugliese | heirloom tomatoes | basil oil, balsamic reduction
Beef Carpaccio | rocket | Parmesan | capers | lemon dressing
Polpo alla Griglia | grilled octopus | potato | parsley | lemon
Melanzane Affumicate | smoked aubergine | stracciatella | tomato fondue
Tagliatelle al Ragù | slow-cooked beef & pork | Parmigiano
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci | sage butter | Parmesan
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Gamberi | prawns | chilli | parsley
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola | walnuts | pear
Truffle & Parmesan Risotto
Chicken Milanese | rocket | cherry tomato | Parmesan
Osso Buco alla Milanese | saffron risotto | gremolata
Branzino alla Mediterranea | roasted vegetables | lemon beurre blanc
Pollo al Mattone | Tuscan-style pressed chicken | rosemary jus
Melanzane Parmigiana | tomato | mozzarella | Parmesan
Classic Tiramisu
Panna Cotta | seasonal fruit coulis
Cannoli Siciliani | ricotta | pistachio
Chocolate Budino | mascarpone | espresso
Lemon & Almond Semifreddo
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MUSHROOM SHORBA
LEMON CORRIANDER SHORBA
CHICKEN AND PULSES SHORBA
MUTTON PAYA SHORBA
SEAFOOD AND CORRIANDER SOUP
MUSHROOM / BABYCORN /PANEER KOLIWADA
HARABARA KEBAB
CHICKEN / FISH / PRAWNS KOLIWADA
VEGETABLE / CHICKEN SHEEK KEBAB
VEGETABLE / CHICKEN SHASLIK
VEGETABLE / CHICKEN TIKKA
DAL - TADKA / FRY / MAKHANI
PANEER - MAKHANI / KADAI / JALFRAZI / DO-PAYAZA
MIX VEGETABLE CURRY / KADAI / KHOLAPURI / KASHMIRI
CHICKEN - KADAI / KHOLAPURI / JALFRAZI / MAKHANI
FISH / PRAWNS - CURRY / MASALA
VEGETABLE/ CHICKEN / PRAWNS - PULAO / BIRYANI
ROTI - PARATHA - NAAN -PAPAD / RAITA/ PICKLE
GULAB JAMMUN
RASSGULLAS
PHIRNI
KHUBANI KA MEETHA
SHAHI TUKDA
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Fresh Fruit Juices and Fruit
Assorted Cereals - Cornflakes / Mussili / granola
Pancakes / Dosas / upmas / waffels / Idli / scones
Eggs to Order - Fried / boiled / scrambled / omelets
Sausage / bacon / hash browns / Yorkshire pudding
Assorted baked pies
Tea
Coffee
Chocolate malt beverages - Bournvita / horlics
Shakes / smoothies
Breakfast sandwiches
Breakfast pizzas
Breakfast wraps
Tiramissu French Toast
Dutch Baby Pancakes
Cinnamon Rolls
Powdered Donuts
Rabanadas
Boston Cream Donuts
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Panuozzi with salami and rocket
Panuozzi with roasted chicken and ice burg
Panuozzi with ham bacon & pastrami
Panuozzi with mushroom, arugula and cheese
Stuffed Pitta with tapenade
Stuffed pitta with baba ghannouj & roasted lamb
Stuffed pitta with Hummus and chicken
Stuffed pitta with greek salad
Pide With Minced Lamb & Bell Peppers
Pide With sauteed tomato & Bell Peppers
Pide with 3 cheese
Pide with mushroom & truffle oil
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Pepperoni
Pizza four cheese
Pizza Mushroom & Truffle oil
Pizza ham and cheese
Adjarian Khachapuri
Imeretian Khachapuri
Megrelian Khachapuri
Penovani Khachapuri
Mkhlovana
Shortbread wedge cookies
Almond & poppy seed Tea Cakes
Assorted Mug cakes ( Cinnamon/ Vanilla / Chocolate)
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Ceaser Salad
Russian Salad
Mediterranean salad
Caprese
Waldorf Salad
Salade Niçoise
Tabbouleh
Greek salad
Larb Salad
Pitta bread
Chibatta
Focaccia
Bagel
Rye berad
Peri Peri Grilled Chicken Wings
Peri Peri Grilled Chicken Legs
Grilled Beef Tornadoes
Grilled Beef spare ribs
Grilled Pork chops
Grilled Pork Roulade
Grilled King Crabs Crabs
Grilled Tiger Prawns
Grilled King Fish
Grilled Giant Sea Perch
Grilled Stuffed Giant Squids
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled Lamb Sheeks
Seafood Paella
Seafood Risotto
Caramel custard
Mixed fruit salad
Fruit jelly
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