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
Slider Station: mini vegetarian sliders alongside meat options
Assortment of Sushi Rolls
Caprese Skewers: Skewer cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves for a simple yet elegant appetizer. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor
Taco Bar: Set up a taco bar with options like seasoned black beans, grilled vegetables, tofu or tempeh, salsa, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, and tortillas
Vegetarian Spring Rolls: ( Serve with a side of peanut or hoisin dipping sauce
Spinach and Feta Spanakopita Triangles: Flaky phyllo pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs
Egetarian Bruschetta: Sliced baguette topped with a variety of toppings such as diced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, or olive tapenade
Falafel with Tahini Sauce: Crispy chickpea falafel served with a creamy tahini sauce and a side of tabbouleh salad
Vegetarian Samosas: Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and onions, served with mint chutney or tamarind sauce
Vegetable Tempura: Assorted vegetables such as bell peppers, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and broccoli battered and fried until crispy, served with tempura dipping sauce
Quinoa Salad Cups: Mini cups filled with a refreshing quinoa salad mixed with diced vegetables, herbs, and a lemon vinaigrette
Patatas Bravas (Spain): Crispy fried potatoes served with a spicy tomato sauce and aioli
Gyoza (Japan): Pan-fried dumplings filled with ground meat or vegetables, served with a soy-based dipping sauce
Empanadas ( chicken / beef)
Spanish Croquettes with garlic aioli
Baked Mini Lasganae
Chicken Satay Skewers: Grilled chicken skewers marinated in a blend of coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, and spices, served with peanut sauce for dipping
Chicken Quesadillas: Flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, cheese, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, served with salsa and sour cream
Apple tartlets with caramel sauce
Caramel Flan with Caramel Sauce
Coconut and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta:
Cheese Cake Chocolate / Flavors
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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
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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Mediterranean Pasta Salad (Pasta, Parmesan, cured ham, arugula, tomatoes, and peppers or Grilled Aubergine with Garlic Rouille
Steamed mussels with shrimp and Garlic bread or Creamed salt cod bruschetta with tappenade anchovies
Garbanzo soup in a meaty broth with tomatoes, herbs and spices
Pasta (Mediterranean Padrón peppers give this pasta dish a delicious Iberian twist. Chili, rosemary, and thyme add a pleasantly earthy finishing note)
Dolma with Roasted Red pepper Hummus
Scallop on a bed of Moroccan Cous Cous with saffron broth
Lentil Soup with a waffle crust
Mediterranean Greek Salad or Tangelo Salad with Shrimp Crostini
Tabbouleh - Med Salad , Bulgur wheat, tomatoes, parsley, onions
Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce
Lamb and Egg Plant Soup or chick pea, lentil, Bean soup
Spicy Falafel on bed of Pita Bread with trio of Hummus or spicy potato and coriander salad
Orange, date , almond salad
Roasted Lamb Fillets on a bed of sweet potatoes and mushroom glaze
Paella Andaluza or Chicken Kebabos with Saffron Pilaf
Mediterranean Platter ( Grilled Fatoush wrap, Chicken,Fish , Saffron Pialf, Baba Ghanoush)
Mediterranean Pasta with artichokes, sundried tomatoes, olives, with feta cream sauce
Spicy Tomato Coriander Prawns
Chicken Piccata with Creamy Sauce / Lemon / Capers
Mediterranean Lamb Shanks with Rosemary / Thyme with Moroccan Couscous
Chicken Tagine with Dates & Honey or Duck Breast with Pistachio seasoning
Marinated Herbed whole Fish on bed of tomatoes/ artichokes / Olives
Lamb and Chickpea Casserole or Braised chicken in tomato sauce
Pan de Tres Leches Topped with a Chianti Cinnamon Syrup
Rice Pudding with Almonds and Raisins
Pear and Cashew pudding or Rice pudding with. Dry fruits
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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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Brazilian Lamb Stew with Cheese bread
Avocado Bhel Tartare ( Avocado, pico, puffed rice, spicy sauces, yoghurt drizzle)
9 spice flavored Tofu steak on bed of Brocolini, asparagus, coconut creama saffron sauce
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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Cheese curds ( Deep fried cheese curds served with tangy dipping sauce
Corn Fritters ( sweet corn fritters served with a spicy remoulade sauce
Crab Hushpuppies with Zesty Tartare,
Corn Bread with Honey butter
Sweet Potato and Maple soup
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup ( Creamy soup Made with beer, sharp cheddar and vegetables
Mid western Cobb Salad ( grilled chicken, bacon, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes and blue cheese
Harvest Salad ( mixed greens with roasted beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic glaze
Pork Tenderloin with apple chutney and wild rice pilaf
Beef Pot Roast ( slow cooked with vegetables , served with mashed potatoes
Chicken Piccata with Creamy Sauce / Lemon / Capers
Chicken and Waffles: Fried chicken: Crispy, seasoned chicken pieces with Maple
Mid west Meat Loaf
Classic Midwestern Apple Pie
Pecan Pie ( served with whipped cream with a touch of Bourbon)
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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
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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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