Chef Ashok Nageswaran
Private Chef in Creve Coeur
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Food Raconteur / Food story teller
Ashok enjoys creating themed fusion dinners, hosting culinary classes, and leading food-based workshops in St. Louis and other parts of North America. He is constantly on the lookout for new flavors and ingredients, always eager to learn and evolve through food.
He is a certified culinary professional who graduated with high honors and distinction from Le Cordon Bleu, the world’s oldest culinary school, a foundation that reflects his strong technique, creativity, and dedication to the culinary arts.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
a meditation and a divine communication between me, my ingredients, the elements of earth and the flavors in a perfect harmony.
I learned to cook at...
IL Centro Australia, Ritz Carlton, Spain, Sodexo and the whole universe ...
A cooking secret...
You are as good as your last dish
My menus
Chicken Satay ( marinated chicken with peanut sauce) , scallions
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Dumpling Sampler with wonton sauce ( Chicken, veg, beef options)
Spring Rolls ( Chicken, Shrimp, Egg, Vegetables, duck )
Classic Hot & Sour Soup
Chef s special Pho with choice of protein
Singaporean Seafood Laksa
Cantonese Wonton soup
Spicy Seafood Kami Nabe miso-sambal soup, toothfish, tiger prawns, snow crab, Hokkaido scallops, napa cabbage
Miso Soup house-blended organic red and white miso, tofu, shimeji mushrooms, seaweed, scallions
Turmeric trio mushroom soup
Thai curried soup with choice of protein
Beijing Chicken
Chilean Sea Bass
9 season prawns
Filet & Green Beans with Asian BBQ
Pan-Seared Crystal Shrimp & Green Chive Dumplings
Crispy Salt & Pepper Chicken
Peking Duck Salad
Alaskan Crab Salad
Tuna Tataki ( seared Tuna with Wasabi, soy, ginger ) on bed of greens
Kung pao chicken with Asian Fried rice
Thai Green Prawns with Jasmine Rice with Kafir Lime leaves
Grand Walnut Sesame Prawns (lightly tossed in a creamy sweet and savory sauce, whole candied walnuts)
Salt and Pepper Eggplant
Tofu Vegetable stir fry
Atlantic Salmon steamed, ginger scallion sauce, bok choy
Wok Seared Branzino Filet with. sweet & spicy eggplant
Crispy Beef wok-fried strips, sweet orange & carrot sauce
Filet Mignon & Sugar Snaps Filet Mignon & Sugar Snaps |sautéed tenders with oyster sauce
Steamed Sea Bass (silky tofu, pickled olives, black bean)
Stir-Fried Spicy Seafood squid, shrimp, & fish fillet clay pot
Wok-Charred Beef Tenderloin king oyster mushroom, black peppercorn sauce
General Tso’s Chicken with asian fried rice, vegetables
Beef Tenderloin With Yakiniku BBQ Sauce
Warm Lava Cake a rich, moist hand crafted chocolate ganache is surrounded by a delectable chocolate cake
Thai sticky rice with coconut milk and fresh mangoes and ice cream
Citrus pannacotta
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Lobster Bisque with Butter Poached Lobster
Country French Salad or Burgundy Poached Pear with Microgreens
Jumbo Shrimp in Shallot Cream sauce
Petite Chateaubriand with truffle Potato Mousse, Asparagus, glazed carrots, wine reduction
Pots de creme or Chocolate Souflee
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Fresh Fruit Salad A colorful mix of seasonal fruits like berries, melons, and citrus
Ogurt Parfait Layers of Greek yogurt, granola, and honey, topped with fresh berries
Fresh Fruit Juices / Alphonso Mango Milkshake
Oven-Baked Eggs Eggs baked with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese in individual ramekins
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast Whole grain bread topped with smashed avocado, smoked salmon, capers, and dill
Vegetable Quiche A flaky crust filled with eggs, cheese, and a medley of seasonal vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers
Belgian Waffles Fluffy waffles served with a variety of toppings such as:(Fresh whipped cream Maple syrup Sliced bananas Mixed berries Nut butter)
Roasted Potatoes Seasoned and roasted until golden, served with fresh herbs
Seasonal Roasted Asparagus Lightly drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, roasted until tender
Vernight Chia Pudding Chia seeds soaked in almond milk, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with fresh fruit
Banana Bread Moist and flavorful, served with a side of butter or cream cheese
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Bacon Wrapped Dates
Seared Tuna on Rice Cracker with Wasabi Crema and Pickled Onion,
Crab Hushpuppies with Zesty Tartare,
British Sausage Rolls with Tangy Tomato Chutney,
Port Wine Chicken Liver Mousse with Crostini and Fig Preserves,
Artichoke and Spinach dip stuffed Mushrooms
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Shallot Creme Sauce
Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Kale, Marcona Almonds, Shaved Mancego Cheese, Spring Onion, Slivered Jalapeños, Dried Apricot with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Sides Goat Cheese Whipped Potatoes, Potatoes Gratin, Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes, Truffle Parmesan Risotto, Lobster Mac ’n Cheese, Truffle Mac ’n Cheese
Sides Grilled Jumbo Asparagus with Charred Lemon and Olive Oil, Broccolini with Roasted Garlic and Aleppo Pepper, Sautéed French Green Bean with Shallots, Creamed Garlicky Spinach, Sautéed Wild Mushroom Medley
Filet Mignon: Bernaise, Brandy Peppercorn Cream, Blue Cheese Crema
Seared Ribeyes with Chimmichurri
Cardamom and Clove Molten Chocolate cakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream,
Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce,
Vanilla Creme Brûlée,
Chocolate Soufflé,
Individual Pavlova with Fresh Berries, Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse,
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Eggplant Parmesan Layered with tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese
Truffle Bruschetta ( Fresh tomatoes, Basil, Olive oil )
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Cioppino ( Sea food soup in a flavorful tomato broth)
Beef Carpaccio Parmigiano cheese, arugula, truffle vinaigrette
Caprese Salad ( Tri color tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, Basil, Olive oil on basil pesto
Arancini with house made truffle tomato cream sauce
Meat balls with Tomato sauce , Herbs
Linguine Mare White wine, chopped clams, lobster, shrimp,scallops
Spaghetti Lobster Maine Lobster, mushrooms, sherry cream
Gnocchi Zesty tomato sauce, arugula, fresh mozzarella
Scallops Sicilian spice, white wine, mushroom, tomato, basil
Seabass Herb encrusted, asparagus risotto, aged balsamic
Saltimbocca Lightly floured and pan seared, baked with imported Prosciutto and Fontina cheese in a white wine sage sauce
Piccata Sautéed wild mushrooms and capers in a white wine, lemon-butter sauce
Marsala Sautéed wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and bell peppers in a Marsala wine sauce
Veal Chop Veal breaded chargrilled, baked prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, Finished with a white wine sage sauce
Filet Mignon mashed potatoes, wine reduction, Asparagus and glazed carrots
Creme Brûlée with Berries
Tiramaisu
Death by Chocolate with Gelato
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Brazilian Lamb Stew with Cheese bread
Brazilian Lamb Stew with Pao de Quejo
SOPA DE CALABASA MOSCADA ( Butternut squash soup with crema mexicana & pumpkin seeds)
Peruvian Ensalada de pallares (Traditional Peruvian salad prepared with a combination of Lima beans, white vinegar, lime juice, oregano, black pepper, chili peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro) can be customized
Palm Salad - a salad made with hearts of palm, avocado, tomatoes, onions, and a citrus vinaigrette
Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Jalapeno, Tasted, Cilantro
TUNA TOWER, MANGO AND AVOCADO (Tuna tower with mango and avocado)
From Bolivia – Saltena ( Baked Empanadas with Beef , chicken, Olives, Raisins and potatoes)
El Salvador – Papusas ( Salvadorean flatbread is stuffed with cheese or refried beans and served with a cabbage relish called curtido )
Anticuchos de Carne – South American Street food ( grilled Beef Kabobs with sauces)
Encebollado (Boiled cassava is combined with fish, pickled onions, lime, and tomatoes to make this cozy yet refreshing Ecuadorian coastal stew
Milanesa napolitana is a variation on the breaded fried steak alled milanesa that is popular in Argentina and Uruguay
Baja striped bass | sunchoke coconut milk velouté, grilled broccolini, sunflower-almond-currant crumble, blackberries
Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Yellow Potatoes , Rice)
The lomo saltado ( Rib-eye cooked in a veal stock- and soy-based sauce and served alongside red onion, tomato, beef tallow potatoes, garlic rice and a soft-boiled egg
Vegetarian option available and can be customized
Pots de creme or Chocolate Souflee
Caramel Flan with Caramel Sauce
Dulce leche Mousse
Quesillo: Venezuela ( Venezuelan version of Flan with caramel sauce)
Cheese Cake Chocolate / Flavors
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Brazilian Lamb Stew with Cheese bread
Avocado Bhel Tartare ( Avocado, pico, puffed rice, spicy sauces, yoghurt drizzle)
Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Jalapeño, atacado, Cilantro
Alaskan Halibut with tomato ginger fennel sauce , micro greens
Beef Wellington with asparagus, bordelaise sauce , truffle potato
Creme Brûlée with Berries
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Brazilian Lamb Stew with Cheese bread
Avocado Bhel Tartare ( Avocado, pico, puffed rice, spicy sauces, yoghurt drizzle)
Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Jalapeño, atacado, Cilantro
Alaskan Halibut with tomato ginger fennel sauce , micro greens
Beef Wellington with asparagus, bordelaise sauce , truffle potato
Creme Brûlée with Berries
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