Chef Anderson S Delima
Private Chef In New Haven
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Well versed in different regions of Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish, French, Latin American and regional Mexican cuisines
Former Executive chef and co-owner of restaurants in TriBeCa NYC and BVI, with almost 20 years of experience, formerly trained and with apprenticeship under M Batali/ Marcus Samuelsson/ Mark Murphy.
I started cooking in New York City right after 9/11, well versed in classic Portuguese, regional Spanish cuisine, such as Basque, Andaluzia and Catalunia regions. Extensive experience with classic Italian, Mostly from the regions of Campania (Napoli), Lazio (Rome), Tuscan (Florence), and Emilia Romagna (Bologna), knowledgeable of classic french, well versed and knowledgeable of Mediterranean cuisine, such as Lebanese, Israeli and Syrian. and extensive knowledge of regional Mexican cuisines and its variants.
I believe that with my knowledge and experience, I can deliver a great experience to any guest, experienced in accommodating dietary requests and it's needs, with years of experience writing menus for renowned restaurants. Having worked for 5 years with a master sommelier also gave me great wine knowledge, being able to create a great pairing experience.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is a way of sharing centuries of culture that is not necessarily geographically close to us, while giving guests the best experience possible.
I learned to cook at...
it started with my grandma and mother. the rest has been an interesting experience.
A cooking secret...
Cooking is one of the most intimate things you can offer someone, in many different levels
My menus
Caldo de feijao (black bean consommé) delicious
Arepas de chorizo con queso (Colombia) – Fried corn cakes filled with Chorizo sausage, cheese and onions
Pão de Queijo (Brazil) – Chewy cheese bread made with tapioca flour
Ceviche Misto (Peru) – Shrimp, white fish marinated in lime juice with aji, onion, and cilantro
Coxinhas (Brazil) – Chicken croquettes shaped like teardrops
Bacalaitos (Puerto Rico) – Crispy salt cod fritters
Patacones con Hogao (Colombia) – Twice-fried plantains with tomato-onion sauce
Bolinho de Bacalhau (Brazil) – Salt cod fritters with parsley and potato
Isca de pescado frito (Puerto Rico) – Fried pieces of marinated Snapper with limes and micro greens
Pasteis de feira (Brazil) – Crispy, deep-fried pastries filled with cheese, ground beef, or heart of palm. A popular street food found in open-air markets,
Caldo Verde (Brazil) – Collard greens and potato soup with sausage
Salmorejo de Jueyes (Puerto Rico) – Chilled tomato and crab soup
Salada de Palmito (Brazil) – Heart of palm salad with vinaigrette
Ensalada de Pulpo (Puerto Rico) – Octopus salad with lime and onions
Feijão Tropeiro (Brazil) – Beans with cassava flour, bacon, and eggs
Escabeche de sardinha (Brazil) marinated sardines in olive oil, vinegar, onions and peppers, seven with bread
Empanadas Criollas (Argentina) – Baked pastries filled with beef, olives, and eggs
Provoleta (Argentina) – Grilled provolone cheese with oregano and olive oil. served with bread
Bandeja Paisa (Colombia) – Platter with beans, rice, chorizo, chicharrón, egg, avocado, and beef
Feijoada (Brazil) – Black bean and pork stew served with rice and collard greens
Asado Argentino (Argentina) – Grilled meats including chorizo, chimichurri sauce
Picanha fatiada PF(Brazil) - Grilled piranha (prime cut of Brazilian BBQ)
Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rico) – Rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, and pork
Moqueca Baiana (Brazil) – Fish stew with coconut milk, dendê oil, and peppers
Milanesa a la Napolitana (Argentina) – Breaded beef cutlet with tomato sauce and melted cheese
Chillo Frito (Puerto Rico) – Whole fried red snapper with tostones
Sides Rice and beans, Arroz Moro (rice and beans Cuban Style), Roasted fingerling potatoes, mashed potatoes all come with Sautéed kale (Brazilian style)
Flan de Queso (Puerto Rico) – Creamy cheese flan
Brigadeiros (Brazil) – Chocolate truffle-like candies
Alfajores (Argentina) – Shortbread cookies with dulce de leche
Manjar de coco (Brazil) – coconut pudding with caramel sauce and marinated prunes
Tres leches cake
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Avocado Toast – Sourdough, smashed avocado, lemon zest, Aleppo pepper, and microgreens
House-Made Pastrami Hash – Slow-cured pastrami, crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, grain mustard aioli
Smoked Trout Rillettes – Rye crostini, pickled shallots, crème fraîche, dill
Everything Bagel Board – Bagels, whipped scallion cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion
Savory Dutch Baby – Gruyère, crispy prosciutto, poached egg, arugula
Kimchi Pancakes – House-fermented kimchi, crispy pork belly, gochujang aioli
Crispy Duck Confit & Waffles – Bourbon maple syrup, pink peppercorn butter
Shakshuka – Baked eggs in spicy tomato sauce, feta, sourdough toast
Croque Madame – Brioche, Parisian ham, Gruyère, béchamel, sunny-side-up egg
Mushroom & Gruyère Tartine – Sourdough, wild mushrooms, caramelized shallots, arugula
Crispy Duck Confit & Waffles – Buttermilk waffles, bourbon maple syrup, pink peppercorn butter
Charred Brussels & Poached Egg – Cider vinaigrette, crispy shallots, parmesan
Eggs Benedict Three Ways – Classic (ham), Florentine (spinach), or Smoked Salmon
Brooklyn Breakfast Bowl – Farro, soft-boiled egg, roasted sweet potato, harissa yogurt, tahini dressing
Duck Fat Hash – Confit duck, crispy potatoes, farm egg, scallion crème fraîche
Biscuits & Chorizo Gravy – House-made biscuits, spicy chorizo gravy, fried egg
Brooklyn Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich – Pickles, hot honey, slaw
Chefed up Bacon Egg and cheese
Truffle Scrambled Eggs – Soft scrambled eggs, shaved black truffle, toasted brioche, parmesan (subject to availability)
Lobster & Gruyère Omelette – Butter-poached lobster, cave-aged Gruyère, fine herbs
Braised Short Rib Hash – Slow-braised beef, crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, poached egg
Sweet Corn & Ricotta Pancakes – Honey butter, bourbon maple syrup, candied pecans
Olive Oil Cake – Citrus glaze, toasted almonds
Ricotta Doughnuts – Lemon curd, powdered sugar
Whiskey Bread Pudding – Caramel sauce, crème anglaise
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Deviled Eggs, Classic deviled eggs with a creamy filling, topped with paprika and chives. Or Cajun spice and celery
Stuffed Mushrooms, Baby portobello mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, garlic, and breadcrumbs
Cranberry Brie Bites, Puff pastry filled with brie and cranberry sauce, baked until golden
Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Warm, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip served with sliced baguette or crackers
Traditional Stuffing, Bread cubes, onions, celery, and sage, baked to perfection
Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping
Green Bean Casserole, Green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy mashed potatoes with butter, garlic, and a hint of cream
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with thick cut bacon and maple syrup
Roast Turkey with Gravy
Honey-Glazed Ham
Pumpkin Pie, Classic pumpkin pie with spiced filling and a flaky crust, served with whipped cream
Pecan Pie, Rich pecan pie with a buttery crust and caramelized filling
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Fresh market East coast oysters on halfh shell, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Caersar salad
Shrimp cocktail, horseradish cocktail sauce
Warm snow crab legs with old bay clarified butter
Bisteca alla Fiorentina, thick Porterhouse steak, cooked to temperature, compound butter
Thick cut ribeye
Creamed spinach side
Steak fries side
Mashed potatoes side
Sauteed greens side
Pan seared jumbo shrimp side
Cheesecake
Many other options, let’s chat
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Scallop crudo, pickled mustard seeds, olive oil, lemon, fennel confit
Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and Corn Fritters, Remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Cod fritters with lemon gremolata
Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour
Gulf Shrimp with Sweet Corn Coulis
Blue Crab Beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Linguine Alla'Vongole, Linguini and clams flavoured with garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley,
Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes
Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
-Shrimp and grits
Spaghetti Puttanesca, pungent, briny sauce from southern Italy made with olives, anchovies, capers, and a chunky tomato base
Spicy Crab Spaghetti, Jalapeno, lemon, butter
Creole crab croquettes
Branzino roasted, charred lemon, smashed potatoes, greens
Bacala, garlic potatoes, opnions, red peppers, olives
Pan Seared Red Snapper, Grapefruit, Fennel, Garbanzo Bean, olives, zaatar
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Mediterranean Dorade royal, roasted with lemons and herbs
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp Bisque with Seafood & andouille Sausage
Andaluz seafood stew, tomatoes, peppers, clams, sausage, mussels, squid, srhrimp and fish
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Fideus, similar to paella but made with thin short noodles instead of rice, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, white fish
Seafood paella
Pan seared salmon with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables
Assorted Italian pastires
Crema catalan
Creme brule
Arroz de leche
Tiramisu
Many other options available let’s chat
Birthday cakes, many options
Basque cheesecake
Baklava, nuts, butter
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Thai pork with herbs on lettuce wraps
Chicken/ shrimp/ beef satay with peanut sauce
Thai green papaya salad
Kimchee deviled eggs
Edamame
Pork belly bao (steam bun)
Okonomiyaki - vegetable pancake with Japanese mayo and bbq sauce
Tuna mayo onigiri
Dumplings, many options, pork, chicken, shrimp, vegetarian
Classic PadThai with shrimp
Beef stir fry with basil and cashews
Pork Ginger Tei, marinated pork belly thinly sliced with soy butter mushrooms, kewpie, togarashi on a bed of sushi rice
Kara Age Tei, deep fried Okinawa style chicken with soy butter mushrooms, kewpie, togarashi on a bed of sushi rice
Kalbi, marinated angus beef short rib with broccoli, mushrooms, ssamjang, on a bed of vegetables
Bulgogi, marinated thinly sliced choice-angus beef ribeye with mushrooms, ssamjang, on a bed of sushi rice
Many other options available let’s chat
Sweet Rice with Mangoes
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Chopped salad
Cajun potato salad
Cucumber and tomatoes salad
Cole slaw
Spicy cucumber salad
Creole corn
Tangy brocoli salad
Country mac and cheese
Bbq baked beans with pulled pork
Country mashed potatoes
Collard greens with brisket
Texas brisket
St louis spare ribs
Bbq chicken quarters
Smoked turkey
BBQ pulled pork
Burgers, classic or smashed burgers
Grilled chicken
Grilled chicken wings
Grilled smoked susage
Grilled assorted vegetables
Texas hotlinks
Burnt ends
Baby back ribs
Assorted cookies
Chocolate chip brownies
Many other options available let’s chat
Cinnamon mini donuts with Mexican chocolate dip
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Frisee aux lardons, chicory salad with a warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, and a soft-poached egg
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and Corn Fritters, Remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Gulf Shrimp with Sweet Corn Coulis
Blue Crab Beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Mini mufuletta sliders, the quintessential New Orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad piled onto a small bun
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
Creole Sausage croquettes
-Shrimp and grits
Okra mac and cheese with andouille sausage
Spicy Crab Spaghetti, Jalapeno, lemon, butter
Shrimp Po’boy, 5" sized, shredded lettuce, herb mayonnaise, pickles
Creole crab croquettes
Gumbo, sea food and chicken, or as you wish, dark roux, okra, sofrito, rice
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Jambalaia, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Pastalaya, pasta, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Lousiana dirty rice, anduille sausage, tomatoes, sofrito, blackend fish of the day
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp Bisque with Seafood & andouille Sausage
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Chicken and pork gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Assorted French pastires
Arroz de leche
Banana foster crepes
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