Chef Alejandro Barreda Westphal

Private Chef in Houston

I have demonstrated history of setting the tone for a creative and inspired kitchen, maintaining relationships with local and regional food purveyors and interpreting consumer needs and behaviors that lead to culinary innovation and renovation. I am continuously learning, tasting, exploring, vetting and researching food concepts and proficient with application of culinary development standards, processes, and established methodologies.

www.chefalejandrobarredawestphal.com

For me, cooking is...

A form of edible art, it marks our best moments in life. Any important date in our life is celebrated next to a table, to share a great meal.

I learned to cook at...

At Home, Culinary Institute of America, trained in Europe. International Experience. Les Toques Blanches, International Chef Club.

A cooking secret...

Give every customer my best and always do the right thing, I try to use local and seasonal ingredients, organic when possible to make the magic work.

My menus

Houstonians

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BBQ Pork Ribs

Assorted mini Quesadillas

Guacamole & Street Corn Dip with Corn Chips

Queso Flameado with Chorizo, Served with Fresh Flour Tortillas

FIRST COURSE

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Tortilla Soup, Our signature secret recipe will change the way you think about Tortilla Soup

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Caesar Salad

Shrimp Scampi over Fresh Garlic Pasta, Roasted Vegetables

MAIN COURSE

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BBQ Grilled Marinated Chicken with Baked Potato and Roasted Vegetables

Blackened Chicken Breast with Wild Rice and Roasted Vegetables

Beef and Chicken Fajitas with "the works"

Beef Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Grilled Vegetables and Twice Baked Potato

Grilled Salmon with Wine Creamy Sauce with Wild Rice and Grilled Asparagus & Vegetables

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Stuffed with Feta over Wild Rice and Vegetables

Shrimp al Ajillo with Rice and Calabacitas

DESSERT

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Churros con Chocolate

Crepes Nutella Strawberry

Creme Brulee

Chocolate Cake

French and International Modernist Cuisines

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Swiss Fondue

Assorted Spanish Tapas

Spanish Tortilla

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Bruschetta

Escargot a la Bourguignione

Tomatoes Farcie. Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Salad Nicoise

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Tenderloin with Three Musketeers Sauce ( Tarragon, Wine Reduction and Black Pepper ), Souffle Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables

Lobster Thermidor, Rice Pilaf and Steamed Asparagus

Roasted Duck with Fig Gastrique Sauce, Wild Rice with Vegetables and Caramelized Apples

Shrimp Etouffee over Steamed Rice and Roasted Veggies

Lobster Limoncello with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Asparagus

Coq au Vin Signature Dish prepared with Chicken Marinated and Cooked in Wine

Beef Wellington Au Jus with Roasted Asparagus

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Tart Tatin

Crepes Suzette, Nutella, Chocolate, Dulce de Leche

Creme Brulee

French Chocolate Cake

Nutella and Strawberry Crepe Cake

Salzburg Nockerl

Italian Experience

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Italian Charcuterie and Cheese Platter

Assorted Antipastos

Bruschetta

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Caprese Salad

Fettuccine Alfredo

Pizza Margherita

Caesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Parmesan

Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

Cacio e Pepe

Grilled Salmon with Wine Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables

* Stuffed Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Vegetables ( Vegetarian )

Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti al Burro and Roasted Vegetables

Beef Tenderloins with Three Musketeers Sauce ( Tarragon, Wine Reduction and Black Pepper ), Souffle Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables

Eggplant Parmesan with Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese

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Tiramisu

Baked Alaska

Bananas Foster

Frozen Limoncello Pie

Artisanal Gelato

Italian Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Mousse. Whipped Cream and Assorted Berries

Crepes Suzette or Nutella or Chocolate or Dulce de Leche

Cherries Jubilee

Gifts from the Sea

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Acapulco Shrimp Cocktail

Fried Calamari

Guacamole with Grilled Shrimp, served with Corn Chips

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad with Shrimp

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Stuffed with Feta

Salmon Mousse

Bouillabaisse

Lobster Bisque

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Salmon with Filet Mignon, Wine Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Salmon with Wine Creamy Sauce with Wild Rice and Grilled Asparagus & Vegetables

Limoncello Redsnapper Grilled with Fingerling Potaoes and Seasonal Vegetables. with Wild Rice and Roasted Vegetables

Bacalao Barcelona Style

Seafood Paella

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Leche Frita ( Fried Milk ) Spanish delicacy

Bread & Butter Pudding

Creme Brulee

Crepe Suzette

Bananas Foster

Tart Tatin

French Bistro

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Amuse bouche

Charcuterie and Cheese Plate

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Escargot a la Bourguignione

FIRST COURSE

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French Onion Soup

Bouillabaisse

Lobster Bisque

Tomatoes Farcie. Roasted Tomatoes with Prosciutto Goat Cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Coq au Vin Signature Dish prepared with Chicken Marinated and Cooked in Wine

Chicken al Orange, with Wild Rice and Seasonal Roasted Veggies

Beef Short Ribs Au Jus, served with Michelin Star Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccolini

Beef Tenderloin and Jumbo Shrimp with Three Musketeers Sauce ( Tarragon, Wine Reduction and Black Pepper ), Souffle Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables

Beef Wellington Au Jus with Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Duck with Fig Gastrique Sauce, Wild Rice with Vegetables and Caramelized Apples

Seabass with Jumbo Shrimp with Wine Limoncello Sauce, served with Mashed Yellow potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Lobster Thermidor, Rice Pilaf and Steamed Asparagus

DESSERT

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Anniversary French Cake with Berries

Crepes Suzette

Baked Alaska

Bananas Foster

Creme Brulee

French Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Mousse. Whipped Cream and Assorted Berries

Mediterranean Flavors

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Spanakopita

Grilled Kofta Kebabs

Hummus

Briam

Italian Roasted Vegetables

Tabouli

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Falafel

Greek Lemon Rice

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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Limoncello Chicken Soup

Greek Style Baked Cod with Lemon and Garlic

Seafood Paella

Chicken Souvlaki

Italian Baked Chicken

Moroccan Lamb Stew

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Assorted Berries with Fresh Whipped Cream

Frozen Limoncello Pie

Baklavas

Viva Mexico

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Guacamole

Chicken mini Taquitos

Assorted mini Quesadillas

Queso Flameado

FIRST COURSE

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Tortilla Soup

Caldo Tlalpeno

Fideo Seco

Spinach and Tortilla Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Crab Empanadas with Chipotle Mayonnaise, White Rice and Pico de Gallo

Beef Tenderloin a la Tampico Style, Mole Enchiladas, Guacamole, Rice & Beans

Chicken Mole Poblano Mexican Rice and Refried Beans

Beef Tinga served with Tostadas, Mexican Rice and Ranch Beans

Red Snapper Veracruz Style, Served with Fried Plantains, Rice Pilaf and Black Refried Beans

DESSERT

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Churros with Chocolate

Chongos Zamoranos ( cinnamon sweet cheese )

Moctezuma Chocolate Cake

Tres Leches Cake

Ate de Membrillo with Cheese

Mediterranean Affair

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Hummus

Briam

Baba Ghanoush

FIRST COURSE

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Tomatoes Farcie. Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto

Salad Nicoise

Pizza Margherita

MAIN COURSE

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Coq au Vin Signature Dish prepared with Chicken Marinated and Cooked in Wine

Red Snapper with a Lime Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Salmon with Wine Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables

* Stuffed Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Vegetables ( Vegetarian )

Grilled Tuna with Lemon Butter, Roasted Vegetables and Rice Pilaf

Beef Tenderloin Mignon. au Jus with Mashed Potato and Roasted Vegetables

DESSERT

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Tart Tatin

Apple Strudel

Pavlovas

Baked Alaska

Bananas Foster

Baklavas

Grilled Pineapple with Tropical Sorbet

French Flourless Chocolate Cake

Crepes Suzette or Nutella or Chocolate or Dulce de Leche

Cherries Jubilee

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Chef Alejandro Barreda's reviews

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190 services

Great experience, we’ve used the service twice and will again in the future.

Chef Alex was great. This was a very good experience.

Chef Alex did a wonderful job - everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The dishes were perfectly balanced, and the experience felt both warm and professional. We truly enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend his services.

We loved Chef Alex! He prepared dinner for our family of 8 at our beach house this summer. The food was amazing and everyone loved everything!!! We would love to hire Alex in the future!!

Everything was wonderful. Alejandro was very considerate for our dietary restrictions and made our evening very pleasant.

We really enjoyed our experience! The food and quality of everything was amazing and I look forward to using this service again! WOW!

Alex was amazing! He coked three amazing meals for our family reunion and accommodated all of the dietary requests. Highly recommend!

Very professional. Easy to work with to nuance the menu. Made dietary changes to ensure we got what we needed. Exceptional presentation Great food. What else can you ask for in a private chef.

Alejandro brought a 4 star dinning experience to us at a dinner birthday party. It was very enjoyable all around.

We had a very good time with Chef Alex! I would definitely hire him again for another special occasion!

Chef Alex was really great and easy to work with. His food was delicious. Would highly recommend him.

Chef Alex made our dining experience truly unbelievable! He went above and beyond to make our night special. This experience far exceeded my expectations as the food was absolutely amazing. I'd give 10 stars if I could. He cleaned up and proved promptly at 5pm sharp as discussed! Very pleased

Chef Alex was wonderful and the meal he curated will be long remembered as one of the finest of our lives.

Chef Alex did a wonderful job preparing a special Thanksgiving meal for our family. We have several allergy and nutrient specific individuals in our group, but Chef Alex chose delicious, colorful and healthy options for everyone in our party. He was punctual and arrived prepared, doing an amazing job with the limited kitchen abilities of the AirBnB we were in. He was friendly, attentive and shared lots of information about each dish and the ingredients, even sharing what areas of the world or special markets he purchased each item from. The food was DELICOUS! Even our picky kids were fully satisfied (end entertained too!). He was extremely attentive and did a fantastic (fast!) job of cleaning up. We highly recommend Chef Alex. He's a fantastic chef and a wonderful person who brings a positive, jovial energy into your home and cook you a meal you'll never forget.

Incredible experience!

Chef Alejandro was amazing!! He was able to make the best tasting gluten free/dairy free food I’ve ever had. Highly recommend him, everything was perfect!

Our chef was very nice and the food was great

Chef Alejandro was amazing! He shared with us all details of the food. The food was delicious. He was professional and we definitely recommend him and will use his service again.

Chef Alex was amazing

Had an amazing experience. This was a surprise for my wife's birthday and Chef went above and beyond to curate a meal that was exactly what we needed.