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
Arancini- arborio rice, roasted tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmesan, garlic chips
Grilled Italian bread- bread, borgonzola, prosciutto, truffle balsamic glaze
Marinated shrimp- shrimp, calabrian chili crisp, supreme orange, orange zest, cyprus salt
Italian meatballs-beef, pecorino, basil pesto aioli, garlic, breadcrumbs
Stuffed mushrooms- portobello, artichokes, parsley, garlic, mozzarella
Pepperoni Flatbread with hot honey and ricotta topped with basil
Fried calamari with preserved lemons and chili oil
Heirloom tomato bruschetta with truffle oil and maldon salt
Crispy Brussel sprouts with pecorino, lemon zest and crispy bacon bits
1. Caesar salad- Romaine lettuce, charred lemon, anchovies, sourdough croutons, pickled red onions
2. Caprese salad- heirloom tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic vinaigrette
3. Roasted beet salad- Arugula, beets, citrus vinaigrette, whipped ricotta, candied pistachios
4. Classic chopped- tomatoes, lettuce, green goddess, crispy prosciutto
5. Mixed greens, hazelnuts, lemon olive oil, goat cheese, aged balsamic, orange supreme
1. Pasta bolognese- Fresh pasta, cream, vodka, italian sausage, onions, herbs
2. Grilled herbed chicken- chicken, herbs, polenta, zucchini, capers, butter
3. Shrimp ravioli- shrimp, cream, lemon, peas, ,crispy breadcrumbs
4. Grilled NY strip steak risotto- steak, butter, garlic, parmesan, pecorino, arborio rice, truffle oil
5. Gnocchi with roasted garlic tomato sauce topped with aged parmesan
6. Linguine with clams, fermented garlic, lemon butter, white wine
1. Strawberry tiramisu- fresh cookies, dehydrated strawberries, mascarpone, whipped cream
2. Chocolate cake served with homemade gelato- chocolate, ice cream, sugar, vanilla
3. Coconut Panna cotta- berries, prosecco, charred grapes, agar agar, vanilla, toasted coconut
4. Affogato- ice cream, espresso, chocolate syrup or berry syrup
5. Sorbet of the day with honey and
6. Chocolate cannoli with organic cacao and cinnamon sugar
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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1.Grilled bread with smoked salmon and everything bagel seasoning topped with salmon roe
2.Aguachile cucumber shrimp with tortilla chips
3. Salmon sashimi with burnt onion aioli
4. Korean beef tartare , yuzu mustard, pickled mushrooms, shallot, capers served with sourdough and gochujang butter
5. Ahi tuna Nigiri with miso and oyster sauce
6. Local Charcuterie and cheese
7.Gougere with whipped honey ricotta topped with tobiko
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1.asparagus fennel orange salad with lemon mustard dressing
2.mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, Manchego and sherry vinaigrette
3.arugula, orange, pickled beets, lemon ricotta and sunflower seeds
4.frisee salad with shallot champagne vinaigrette topped with herbed goat cheese and radishes
1.Squid ink pasta with seared scallops
2. Filet mignon with creamy Brandy sauce, Mashed potatoes and asparagus
3. Pan seared fish of the day with blue cheese sauce served with green beans and mashed potatoes
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5. Grilled chicken with herbed butter and sweet potato puree topped with Broccoli
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1. Churro with dulce de leche
2. Red wine poached pear with creme anglaise topped with almonds
3. Apricot glazed tart topped with berries
4. Chocolate cake with gelato
5. Molten lava cake with cinnamon whipped cream and matcha spice
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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.Chef's choice bread, truffle butter, tomato jam and cheese
2.Bacon-wrapped dates with saffron aioli
3. Truffled white bean and artichokes dip with vegetables
4. Cantaloupe and prosciutto skewers
5. Creamy elote with huitlacoche and chipotle lime aioli with homemade queso fresco
6. Charred pineapple and shrimp ceviche tostada
7. Grilled beets with crispy prosciutto topped with pistachios and whipped goat cheese
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1. mixed greens, cucumbers, pickled red onions, honey Champagne vinaigrette and sunflower seeds
2.Kale, piquillo peppers, pickled mushrooms and lemon maple vinaigrette
3. Greens, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, feta and Greek dressing
4.Arugula with roasted beets, blueberries and honey citrus dressing topped with goat cheese
5.Kale with olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese with lemon olive oi
1.Coq au vin- chicken, red wine, herbs, lardons and mushrooms
2. Honey dill mustard salmon with green beans and puréed sweet potatoes
3.Enchiladas de mole rojo with chicken, steak or vegetables
4.Carne asada with charred salsa verde and black bean purèe and roasted carrots
5.Grilled chicken with lemon herb couscous and roasted zucchini
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1.Tequila sorbet with tropical fruit and chamoy
2. Apple tart with spiced streusel
3. Lemon flan
4. Pumpkin spice tres leches
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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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