Chef Arno Jullien
Private Chef In AucklandHi, I have spent the last 10 years working as a private chef in France, New Zealand and USA for busy families, yacht owners and VIPs. Browse through my 70+ 5 star reviews, check my online seasonal menu options or get in touch with me to discuss your event and your guests needs and preferences.
Kind regards,
Arno
More about me
For me, cooking is...
How to say je t'aime with delicious food.
I learned to cook at...
The Paul Augier French culinary school in Nice.
A cooking secret...
a combination of technique, knowledge and humour.
My menus
Fougasse, red onions, zaatar, feta cheese, cumin, paprika, oregano
Polenta de Provence, vegetable stock, tome cheese, sweet & spicy tomato sauce
Aubergine caviar, tahini, tamarind, candied citrus, garlic yoghurt, smoked paprika, parsley
Absinthe risotto, pesto, peas, asparagus, absinthe, white wine, mascarpone, arborio rice, parmesan
Artichoke & Mushroom emulsion, poached egg and asparagus, whipped cream, truffle salt
Leak & Shrimp dumplings, jasmin rice, sweet & sour spicy plum sauce, cilantro, mint, peanut
Cauliflower & broccoli frittata, shallot, smoked mozzarella, French mustard & tarragon
Mushroom Burger, herb & panko crusted portobello mushroom, black garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Stuffed aubergine, capsicum, tomato, onion, celery, lemon, egg, pine nuts, basil
Coconut Louise Cake, plums, almonds, buttery crumbly base, burnt meringue
Mont Blanc, Lewis creamery vanilla ice cream, French sweet chestnut purée, whipped cream, chocolate sauce
Semifreddo, frozen yoghurt, berries, red berries coulis, almond biscuit crumble
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Vegetables Tempura - lightly fried root vegetables battered in corn starch, served with an aquafaba garlic mayo
Spring Rolls - bites of tastiness filled with beet, mango and glutinous rice, served with a peanut-soy-tamarind-maple-ginger sauce
Smoked Guacamole, hickory-smoked avocado pulp mixed with lime juice, coriander, tomato and served with corn chips
Potato skins - boiled, baked and sautéed potato skins filled with mushroom, tarragon, vegan cream cheese and chili flakes
Broccoli Quiche - leek, carrot, tomato and broccoli meet wonderfully in this tasty quiche filled with nutty plant-based creaminess
Cauliflower fritters - steamed and fried cauliflower florets served with a coriander-tahini-smoked tomato and pomegranate sauce
Paella - Spain's national dish is fantastic any time of the year. Bomba rice, roasted capsicums, artichokes, green beans, peas
General Tso Tofu - addictive tofu nibbles fried and coated in a delicious sticky sweet and sour soy-rice vinegar-hoisin sauce, Jasmin rice
Black Pepper Tofu - spicy tofu with shallots, ginger, chili, garlic, sweet soy served with white rice and baked pumpkin & tomato
Lime & Lemon Tart - a bittersweet treat with an nutty dough, an intense and creamy lime & lemon mix topped by an aquafaba meringue
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cake - a gourmand mix of taste and texture combining an intense cocoa flavour with coconut and peanut butter
Apple & Pear Crumble - melting fruits stewed in a lemon-vanilla syrup and red berries, topped by a rosemary & almond crumble
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Ciabatta - toasted soft bread topped with an unctuous tuna mayo spread, olives, cucumber, oregano, parsley, lemon
Bruschetta - sourdough topped with avocado cream, diced Roma tomato, pickled cucumber, thyme, olive oil, salt
Focaccia - freshly baked flat bread topped with red onions, zaatar, feta cheese, cumin, paprika, oregano and cherry tomatoes
Shrimp & Arugula Risotto - a classic risotto brought to a new level by wild mushrooms and truffle salt with a hint of basil infused oil, parmesan
Orzotto con Verdure - a pasta risotto served with a fresh Genovese pesto and seasonal green vegetables steamed and sautéed in chicken stock
Aubergine Parmigiana - layers of fried eggplant slices and lightly spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil, topped with grilled parmesan
Spaghetti alle Vongole - seafood in a briny broth for the most popular pasta with fresh clams sautéed in olive oil and garlic, deglazed with white wine and herbs
Gorgonzola Chicken - sautéed chicken breasts in olive oil, garlic and green pepper, baked in gorgonzola, served with fettucine
Lasagna al Forno - oven baked lasagna with a beef-pancetta-mushroom-red wine-tomato sauce and a couple secret ingredients to make it unique
Almond & Pears Cake - a simple and elegant dessert filled with nutty goodness and topped by poached pears
Lemon-Honey Semifreddo - a frozen mousse fragranced with delicate sweetness topped with candied lemon zest
Pumpkin Gingersnap Tiramisu - layers of pumpkin mascarpone custard and gingersnaps brushed with Calvados syrup
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Snapper Sider - fish fillet seared on skin wrapped in crispy nori, tangy cider vinegar & shiso mayo, mini brioche roll
Nems - caramelized pulled pork belly, glass noodles, nuts wrapped in fried rice paper, crispy lettuce, fresh mint, Nuoc mam
Chicken miso soup - a rich broth sweetened with delicate celeriac & apple petals, topped with micro coriander
Ora King Salmon Sashimi - lightly cured top grade NZ salmon sashimi, wasabi peas coated in dark bitter chocolate, yuzu soy sauce
Sweet & sour prawns - sautéed prawns in a rice vinegar-soy-oyster and sweet & sour sauces, banana, scallion, green tea rice
Oriental Duck Breast - spiced up with cumin, ginger and coriander, honey and balsamic vinegar, served on potato mash
Shoyu Ramen - Japanese classic flavourful mix of pork shoulder and spareribs, ramen noodles, egg, bamboo shoots, bonito flakes, scallions, soy, chili
General Tso Chicken - addictive chicken nibbles fried and coated in a delicious sticky sweet and sour soy-rice vinegar-hoisin sauce, Jasmin rice
Duck & Leek Dumplings - a winner mix of duck, leek, ginger, garlic, 12-spice, plum sauce, white pepper, rice wine, sesame oil and soy sauce
Ginger Crème Brûlée - flavourful infused double cream infused with vanilla, ginger & lime, topped with cracking caramel
Passion & Coconut Tapioca - a light and fragrant dessert with a passion fruit coulis topped by coconut cream and tapioca
Chai Panna Cotta - revisited Indian delicacy with this chai infused mix of cream & coconut milk, topped with mango and mint
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Cured salmon my way - served with a dark bitter chocolate mousse, yuzu infused oil and walnut for an unprecedented taste experience
Beetroot Tatin - a hearty earthy mix of beets, red onion, tomato, feta cheese balsamic caramel, honey, almond, parsley, puff pastry
Tuna Tartare - lightly cured knife-cut red tuna in a yuzu infused soy sauce, wasabi, capers, onion, on sweet & chili avocado cream, breadstick
Fruity Duck breast - slow cooked in mandarin butter, potato mash with sage butter, blueberry sauce, carrot purée, fried kale
Pork tenderloin slow cooked with shrimps, rum and garlic served on a chestnut and sweet potato purée, topped with a sweet banana & chili sauce
Beef eye fillet slow cooked in orange, fig and beef sauce, parsnip puree and gourmet potatoes cooked in duck fat, spinach
Chocolate fondant baby molten cake with a liquid heart, yuzu flavoured whipped cream, red berries coulis, fresh mint
Apple & Pear Crumble - melting fruits stewed in a lemon-vanilla syrup and red berries, rosemary & almond crumble
Crème brûlée - double layered cream flavoured with vanilla and thyme plus basil and lime, topped with caramel
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Gougère filled with smoked salmon mousseline
Onion Soup - the real one, made just with onions, butter, salt, water and nothing else but time! Topped with cheese & garlic crouton
Petits Farcis - delicious and sweet steamed onion shells filled with ground beef, breadcrumbs and a fresh tartare cream cheese
Potato & leek potage - a creamy soup flavoured with chicken stock, topped with grated frozen duck pâté and translucent red radish petals
Steak tartare - a Paris specialty made of raw ground beef, lightly marinated with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, cornichons, capers and scallions
Cheese soufflé - timing is of the essence to enjoy it at its best with a lightly smoked cheese and a shrimp and lobster bisque served on the side
Boeuf Bourguignon - slow cooked grass-fed beef cubes in red wine, onions, bacon and mushrooms, served with tagliatelle
Whole Snapper - baked with green anis, served with spinach gratin and sweet potato, confit cherry tomato and clarified butter
Lamb shoulder - braised in poultry stock, wine, garlic and Provence herbs, served with confit tomatoes, greens and coco beans
Profiteroles - delightful puff pastry balls filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with lukewarm chocolate sauce and drizzled with salted caramel
Tarte Tatin - a sinful apple pie slowly baked in salted caramel and lemon & grapefruit syrup, topped with puff pastry and flipped upside down
Crème brûlée - flavourful infused double cream flavoured with vanilla, thyme & lime, topped with cracking caramel
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Baba Ghanoush - a smoky roasted aubergine caviar with tahini, tamarind, lemon, garlic, smoked paprika and parsley
Courgette Farcie - a Med classic with ground beef, sunflower seeds, capsicum, paprika, onion, breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley
Falafel - a middle eastern success made of fried mashed chickpeas, parsley, coriander, onion - served with a garlic and lemon yoghurt
Green Hummus - one of my favorites with avocado, chickpeas, tahini, lemon olive oil, coriander, cumin and almond oil
Keftas - tasty lamb meatballs with coriander, mint, cumin, ginger, garlic served with a medium-hot tomato & smoked paprika sauce
Tabouleh - pure freshness and healthiness combined with this mix of bulgur, tomato, cucumber, lemon, mint, sultanas and fresh coriander
Tajine - melting deliciousness of fragranced confit lamb shoulder in olive oil and beef stock, apricot, rosemary and honey, cashew nuts, mint and cumin, grilled zucchini and eggplant
Couscous - oriental delight of bulgur, chicken, spicy sausage, grilled capsicum, roasted cabbage, steamed zucchini, squash, onions, chickpeas, carrots and ras-el-hanout
Bouillabaisse- legendary seafood & fish soup from Marseille, slow-cooked in tomato sauce with onions, thyme, rosemary, white wine, fish stock and flambé with Pastis
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse - a classic which success resides in the quality of a dark bitter chocolate (60 to 65% cocoa), topped by whipped cream and a raspberry
The Apple Pie - Alamode baked apple, confit in a Rooibos tea and coated with caramel. Purely decadent, it is best served with vanilla ice cream and pine nuts
Orange & Grapefruit Cake - another kind of almond sponge cake, amazing covered with a lime & basil syrup. Highly addictive with a splash of cream
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