Chef Andy Suarez
Private Chef in Chicago
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Andy Suarez is a Chicago-based private chef and Chef Instructor. I am well versed in a wide-range of cuisines, from classical French to international.
Chef Andy Suarez LLC is a full-spectrum culinary powerhouse providing bespoke, chef-driven experiences globally. Rooted in the culture and community of scratch cooking, my career progressed through diverse roles—from Line Cook to Culinary Instructor to Yacht Chef—building the expertise necessary to master and blend nearly every world cuisine. Today, our firm delivers top-tier services, including Luxury Private Dining and Yacht Services in markets like Chicago, NYC and Miami, alongside impactful Culinary Consulting and Team Building/recreational cooking classes. My mission is to use this versatile, classical training to ensure every single plate is an unforgettable art expression that connects people through exceptional food.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
A way to show love and connect with others. It's a style of living and embracing the ingredients given to us to create memorable experiences.
I learned to cook at...
I studied Culinary at the Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago and Robert Morris University
A cooking secret...
Don't overthink it. A lot of the times the secret is learning techniques and then you can apply to the rest of the kitchen. Have fun with it :)
My menus
Shrimp gyoza with shisho aioli
Sea Scallops, citrus Aioli, Crushed Wasabi Peas and tomatoes
Steak tartare with bonito flakes (Surf and Turf)
Japanese potato creamy lobster soup served with sourdough and furikake butter
Seafood croquette with tobiko and yuzu aioli
Pineapple tuna ceviche with avocado and tostada with salsa macha
Eel taco with pico de gallo and pickled onions
Grilled octopus with squid ink aioli topped with a ginger garlic chimichurri
Beef dumplings with truffle aioli and a ponzu chili sauce
Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, beets, honey lemon dressing and asian pear
Persimmons, orange supreme, plum topped with a shisho honey dressing
Snow peas, carrots, pickled beets, peaches with sesame miso dressing
Tomato and daikon radish salad topped with nori and soy vinaigrette
Arugula and endive Salad with radishes and blood orange drizzled with a rice syrup spicy dressing
Chefs special
Creamy truffled udon with seared scallops
Grilled NY strip steak with Miso butter served with green beans and japanese sweet potato
Salmon Poke bowl topped with assortment of toppings and salmon roe
Eel Maki sushi roll with avocado, scallions, oyster sauce and cucumber
Grilled teriyaki octopus with roasted potatoes and broccolini
Matcha tres leches with whipped cream and berries
Lychee sorbet with togarashi and rice syrup
Bananas foster with japanese whiskey topped with gelato and tobiko
Plantain fritters with miso caramel and smoked berries
Brown butter blondie, soy caramel, ice cream, sesame brittle
Chocolate lava cake with lemon whipped cream
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Grilled Italian bread with ricotta and tomato jam
Spinach and mushroom Flatbread
Fried Eggplant with basil pesto aioli
Tuscan garlic white bean dip with crostini
Tomato bruschetta on Italian bread topped with aged balsamic glaze
Broccolini with parmesan and crispy garlic chips topped with extra Virgin olive oil
Garlic cheese bread topped with sundried tomato
Meatless Meatballs with roasted garlic sauce
Antipasto skewers- olives, artichokes, tomatoes, cheese
Caprese salad- fresh mozzarella, basil, cherry tomatoes
Classic Caesar salad- Romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons
Summer farro salad- farro, mint, cucumber, strawberry , citrus vinaigrette
Mixed greens, pickled beets, red onions, ricotta, sunflower seeds
Chicken marsala
Chef's special of the day
Pan seared cod with salsa verde served with grilled peppers and asparagus
Fresh pasta of the day with vodka creamy sauce
Grilled Skirt steak with polenta and green beans topped with italian chimichurri
Green pea and mushroom risotto
Vanilla gelato With chocolate syrup and Chocolate chips
Chocolate mousse with pistachios
Zabaglione with berries
Italian lemon cheesecake
Fruit sorbet of the day
Zeppole with powdered sugar
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Grilled bread with jam, herbed goat cheese, and tomato jam
Farmers market mixed greens, mandarins, olives, Manchego and sherry vinaigrette topped with almonds
Shrimp saffron risotto topped with mixed grilled vegetables
Grilled Steak with romesco sauce served over roasted carrots and yellow squash
Cheesecake with dulce de leche topped with strawberries
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Hummus: Roasted peppers, pomegranate, garbanzo beans, pita bread
Eggplant Wrapped Dates: Dates, chili oil, eggplant, sun-dried pesto aioli
Whipped Feta and Honey: Summer vegetables, wildflower honey, feta cheese, cream, bread
Ahi Tuna Crudo: Tuna, citrus, olive oil, tomatoes, pickled shallots
Greek Salad: Romaine, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, feta, red pepper, Greek dressing
Citrus and Fennel Salad: Arugula, pickled fennel, blood orange, grapefruit, manchego cheese, dill vinaigrette, mint
Summer Salad: Mixed greens, shaved carrots, peaches, sweet peppers, lemon honey dressing, mozzarella
Mediterranean Chopped Salad: Romaine lettuce, olives, chickpeas, red onion, pecorino, tomatoes, cucumber, Dijon maple dressing
Harissa Grilled Chicken: Chicken, turmeric almond rice, zucchini, salsa verde
Grilled Steak: Beef tenderloin, seasonal roasted vegetables, quinoa, zhough
Chef's Choice of Fish: Fish, parsnip puree, garlic, mint, parsley
Oyster Mushroom: Mushrooms, aleppo, olive oil, za'atar spices, spinach risotto
Berries and Fig Crostata: Cardamom, sugar, figs, berries
Honey Vanilla Parfait: Granola, honey, berries, nutmeg
Orange Blossom Crème Brûlée: Burnt sugar, orange blossom water, cream
Baklava: Chopped nuts, syrup, berries, pistachios
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1.Fried potato and cheese empanadas with spicy aioli
2.beet salad ceviche with tostadas and salsa macha
3.Creamy garlic hummus with carrots and cucumber
4. Charred eggplant crostini with pomegranate syrup
5.Pan con tomate
6. Potato Croquette with smoked aioli
7.charred shishito peppers with ponzu aioli
8. Chefs surprised item
9.chef's special of the day
1.Mixed greens with cucumber, red onion, mint and Greek dressing
2.Romaine lettuce with radishes, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro-lime dressing
3.Mixed greens with red onion, corn, queso fresco and spicy honey dressing
4.chefs Surprise item
5.chefs surprised item
1.Miso Cauliflower steak with polenta and roasted pepper sauce
2.grilled steak with romesco sauce and roasted vegetables
3. Herbed chicken with green beans and roasted potatoes
4. Fish of the day with chimichurri and grilled vegetables
6.chef's special of the day
1. Vanilla creme brulee with glazed berries and dehydrated berries
2.Arroz con leche with candied nuts and berries
3. Gelato of the day with Almond dust
4. Vanilla cheesecake with blueberry sauce
5. Chef´s surprised item
6. Chef's special of the day
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1.Fried potato and cheese empanadas with spicy aioli
2.beet salad ceviche with tostadas and salsa macha
3.Creamy garlic hummus with carrots and cucumber
4. Charred eggplant crostini with pomegranate syrup
5.Pan con tomate
6. Potato Croquette with smoked aioli
7.charred shishito peppers with ponzu aioli
8. Chefs surprised item
9.chef's special of the day
1.Mixed greens with cucumber, red onion, mint and Greek dressing
2.Romaine lettuce with radishes, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro-lime dressing
3.Mixed greens with red onion, corn, queso fresco and spicy honey dressing
4.chefs Surprise item
5.chefs surprised item
1.Miso Cauliflower steak with polenta and roasted pepper sauce
2.grilled steak with romesco sauce and roasted vegetables
3. Herbed chicken with green beans and roasted potatoes
4. Fish of the day with chimichurri and grilled vegetables
6.chef's special of the day
1. Vanilla creme brulee with glazed berries and dehydrated berries
2.Arroz con leche with candied nuts and berries
3. Gelato of the day with Almond dust
4. Vanilla cheesecake with blueberry sauce
5. Chef´s surprised item
6. Chef's special of the day
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Chef's Choice Bread: Truffle butter, tomato jam, cheese
Sweet Tomato Savory Tart: Tomatoes, herbs, olive oil, savory crust
Beef Tartare: Quail egg, scallions, shallots, capers, maldon salt
Caramelized Onion Crostini: Onions, herbs, gruyere, figs, honey
Smoked Salmon Brioche: Dill, tobiko, salmon, bread, boursin cheese
Mixed Greens Salad: Cucumbers, pickled red onions, blue cheese, honey Champagne vinaigrette, sunflower seeds
Endive Salad: Endives, citrus fruit, cucumber, mint, walnuts, mustard dressing
French Salad: Romaine lettuce, blue cheese, tomatoes, crispy pancetta, red onion, red wine vinaigrette
Summer Salad: Mixed greens, strawberry, radishes, snow peas, champagne vinaigrette, candied almonds
Heirloom Salad: Tomatoes, brie cheese, olives, smoked maldon salt, sourdough croutons, pesto dressing
Coq au Vin: Chicken, red wine, herbs, lardons, mushrooms
Filet Mignon: Beef tenderloin, peppercorn assortment, cauliflower puree, herbed compound butter, haricot vert
Scallops: Pan-seared scallops, beurre blanc, caramelized carrot puree, grilled asparagus
Catch of the Day: Fish, herbs, cream, blue cheese, roasted potatoes, zucchini
Chocolate Mousse: Mixed berries, chocolate syrup, topped with pistachios
Crème Brûlée: Lemon, vanilla, cream, burnt sugar, dehydrated strawberries
Flourless Chocolate Cake: Whipped cream, apricot jam, chocolate
Summer Tart: Lemon curd, seasonal berries, mint, basil
Poached Pears: Prosecco, star anise, cinnamon, pear, gelato
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Charred edamame with smoked maldon salt
Miso soup with mushrooms, seaweed and scallions
Shishito peppers with spicy aioli and lemon
Grilled miso carrots with edamame hummus
Vegetable Gyoza with chili crisp and ponzu
Spicy Fried Tofu, Avocado Relish, Fresno Chili
Cauliflower Tempura, Smoked Chili Aioli, crispy onions
Fried vegetable egg rolls with oyster sauce aioli
Cauliflower ceviche served with tostadas and salsa macha
Salt massaged raw eggplant salad with miso dressing topped with pomegranate
Seaweed and ginger salad
Wood ear mushrooms salad and shaved carrots
Japanese cucumber salad with cilantro and mint
Curried udon noodles with Grilled chicken
Stone Bowl beef rice with assorted vegetables
Chicken ramen bowl with chili oil
Miso Skirt steak with grilled asparagus and sweet potatoes topped with asian chimichurri
Tuna sushi maki roll with oyster sauce, citrus aioli, cucumber, jalapenos
Pan fried Fish of the day with sticky rice and grilled zucchini topped with ponzu sauce
Green tea creme brulee with strawberries
Gelato with sesame brittle
Cheesecake with grilled peaches
Sorbet of the day with togarashi and honey
Soy milk ice cream with poached pears and black sesame
Mochi of chefs choice with a soy glaze reduction and berries
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