Chef Abbigail Van Sweringen

Private Chef In Thornton

I am a passionate and self-taught personal chef with a zest for flavors from around the world. My culinary journey began in my own kitchen, where I experimented with diverse ingredients and techniques, refining my skills and creating unique gastronomic menus. What sets me apart is my wanderlust, which has led me to explore cuisines across the globe. From the bustling markets of Morocco to the charming bistros of Europe, I've immersed myself in the culinary traditions of various cultures, infusing my creations with a global flair. With each dish I prepare, I aim not only to bring taste buds to life

but to transport my clients on a delightful journey of flavors and cultures. Join me as I bring the world to your plate, one delectable dish at a time.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is where I show my creativity. A chance to lend flavors, textures, and techniques to craft dishes that feed the soul.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook under the influence of my mother and father, as well as the addition of technical cook books and guidance from chefs worldwide.

A cooking secret...

My secret is the balance of intuition and precision; a sprinkle of creativity that transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary dishes.

My menus

British Delights

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Mini Sausage Rolls with Stone-Ground Mustard Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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English Garden Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Fish ‘n’ Chips with Mint Peas and Homemade Tartar Sauce

DESSERT

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Raspberry Trifle: Layers of Vanilla Sponge, Raspberry Jam, and Creamy Whip

A Taste of Greece

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Saganaki: Traditional Greek Cheese Flambéed to Order

Mezze Plate: Three Curated Mediterranean Small Dishes. Served with pita

FIRST COURSE

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Shaved Fennel Salad w/ Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Traditional Greek Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Greek Mousaka: a dish with Ground Lamb and Eggplant

Chicken Souvlaki: Warm Pita, Kalamata Olives, and Tzatziki

DESSERT

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Walnut Honey Baklava

Greek Pavlova w/ Apricots, Figs & Rose Water Honey

Italian Comfort Food

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Classic Bruschetta w/ Pomegranate Balsamic

FIRST COURSE

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Wild Mushroom Arranchini s w/ whipped ricotta

MAIN COURSE

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Renaissance Lasagne w/ golden raisins and prosciutto in a rich ragú

DESSERT

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Limoncello Tiramisu

A Taste of Tuscany

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Cannellini and Leek Crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Parsnip Gnocchi w/ Brown Butter Sausage and Sage Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Short Ribs(Tuscan-Style) w/parmigiana-regiano polenta

DESSERT

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Apple in a Cage (baked apples filled with spiced walnuts, wrapped in a flaky pastry)

Elevated French Cuisine

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Coquilles St-Jacques(Gratineed Scallops)

FIRST COURSE

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Warm Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Coq au Vin: braised chicken, mushrooms, carrots, in a red win jus

Steak Frites: Filet served with crispy frites and green peppercorn sauce

DESSERT

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Seasonal Fruit Galette w/ Nutmeg Chantilly Cream and French Ice Cream

Torched Lemon Meringue Tart

When In Rome

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Cacio e Pepe Arancini w/ Whipped Lemon Ricotta

Steak Tartar: Topped with egg yolk and gribiche

FIRST COURSE

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Roman-Style Pizza: Thick crust pizza topped with walnuts, burata, spicy tomato jam, and dark chocolate

MAIN COURSE

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Bucatini alll’Amatriacana w/ Crispy Guanciale

Lobster Ravioli w/ Sage Brown Butter Pan Sauce

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisu

Boozy Lemon Sorbet w/ Fresh Basil

Korean-Inspired Grill

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Soy Garlic Fried Chicken on Crispy Rice

FIRST COURSE

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Bulgogi Beef Lettuce Wraps, Served w/ Grilled Vegetables, Sweet Potato Glass Noodles, and a Charred Bulgogi Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Gochujang Spare Ribs w/ Grilled Baby Bok Choy + Cabbage, Served with Gamja-jeon Pancakes

DESSERT

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Korean Fresh Cream Cake, Topped with Fresh Fruit

Garden & Grains

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Herbed Ricotta w/ Summer Vegetables

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato, Zucchini, and Leek Galette

Farro + Artichoke Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Cauliflower Steaks w/ Lemony Tahini Sauce, Served w/ Fennel + Mushroom Barley Risotto

DESSERT

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Rhubarb Tarts w/ Spiced Whipped Cream

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Chef Abbigail's reviews

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I honestly wasn’t quite sure what to expect with a private chef but Abbigail was amazing. The food was on time and absolutely delicious. She also cleaned up very thoroughly and was professional and pleasant to be around. I would absolutely recommend her and the experience I had with take a chef.

Abbigail prepared a great meal for friends at my house. She was friendly, she showed up on time and had everything prepared and served at a good cadence. Her food was delicious and she created a well rounded menu.

Awesome

Abbigail was incredible!!! She was punctual, professional, sweet, and her food was amazing!!!! I only have amazing comments!!!

Our chef, Abigail, was an incredible addition to our Valentines Day dinner. Her attention to detail for the meal is unmatched, and each dish contained different elements. We asked her to create the menu and surprise us while providing her with our food restrictions. She hit on every dish while keeping the dishes gluten-free for my partner. She was able to weave a delicious meal even with restrictions, and we truly enjoyed every moment.

Abbigail was amazing. She was great to conversation with, made her self right at home in the kitchen, made incredible food, and was an absolute joy to work with. I would absolutely recommend her!!

This was my first experience with a private chef. I decided to go this route with my family visiting for Thanksgiving in order to focus on spending time with them, as well as making sure the food was excellent. Abbigail did not disappoint. Her menu was classic with some nice twists for my plain-eating family. She was responsive to emails, arrived on time, and was very pleasant to have in the kitchen. She set up a beautiful spread and flow then quietly cleaned up what she could while we ate. Her food was fantastic. Definitely go ahead with booking Abbigail for your needs and you won't be disappointed!

Abbigail was a wonderful chef, and provided a memorable experience for me and my friend. She was very accommodating, patient and open about her recipes, which were delicious! I would definitely recommend her for any future event!

Everything was delicious and we had a great evening!