Chef Carolina Carvajal

Private Chef in Federalsburg

I absolutely love to cook and serve and have had this passion my whole life! I started at the very young age of 9 years old with my mother in the kitchen. I loved to observe her and watch the whole cooking process unfold. I attended culinary arts school in 2004 and obtained my associates degree. After graduation I had the opportunity to work at the Dan Carlton Hotel of Medellin, Colombia, which allowed me to gain several years of experience and working knowledge. Later on, I had the opportunity to go back to the culinary arts school as a teacher and teach the techniques I learned and used to the new chef students. I have worked as a private cook and a private chef assistant for many years and worked with several renowned clients in NY. I worked alongside the private chefs; Andres Zambrano and Juan Basco. Both helped me to broaden my cooking techniques. My main goal for any cooking service I perform with my clients is to leave a memory of a great culinary experience and to know I have cooked and served the best I could that very day.

For me, cooking is...

The passion of my life. When I cook I don't feel like I am working because I am doing what I love to do!

I learned to cook at...

The age of 9 years old with my mother in her kitchen. I officially learned to cook when I attended culinary arts school at age 22.

A cooking secret...

Is the beauty in simplicity. I use simple spices that allow the food to be tasted at the highest natural flavor. This ensures a great experience!

My menus

European Feast

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Burrata Prosciutto Bruschetta (Buffalo Cheese, Prosciutto, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze) 🥖🧀

Charcuterie Board (Mixed Italian Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Crackers & Vegetables) 🧀🥩

Artichokes in Lemon Butter Sauce 🌿🍋

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Burrata Salad with Arugula, Buffalo Mozzarella & Prosciutto 🥗🧀

French Onion Soup with Gruyère Cheese & Croutons 🧅🥣

Clams Linguine in White Wine Garlic Sauce 🍝🦪

MAIN COURSE

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Argentinian Steak with Rosemary Potatoes & Chimichurri Sauce 🥩🌿

Herbed Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce & Asparagus Risotto 🐑🍚

Salmon with Dill & Greek Yogurt Sauce, Buttered Peas & Mashed Potatoes 🐟🥔

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Bailey’s Cheesecake with White Chocolate 🍰🍫

Passion Fruit Mousse with Chantilly & Espresso Sauce 🍊☕

White Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries 🍓🍫

Elegant and Clasic

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Coconut Shrimp cocktail with passion fruit sauce

Salmon sashimi ( raw salmon with mizo , yuzo, lemon , ginger sauce)

Tuna tartare with sesame oil , avocado , sesame seeds

Beef Steak Tartare – finely hand-chopped tenderloin seasoned with capers, Dijon mustard, shallots, and herbs

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Beet, Orange & Gorgonzola Salad with Chef’s Dressing

Burrata salad ( arugula , bufallo mozarella cheese) and prosciuto

Tapas and bruschetas

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Seafood Paella with Shrimp, Mussels & Saffron Rice 🥘🦐

Lamb Ribs with Mint Sauce & Roasted Potatoes 🐑🥔

Grilled black sesame tuna with amazing black sauce and edamame and other vegetables

Surf and turf : ribeye steak with shrimp or scallops with califlower pure with truffle salt and green beans

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Passion Fruit mouse

French pear cake

TOKYO BAY

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Tuna Tartare with Sesame Oil, Avocado & Sesame Seeds 🍣🥑

Dragon Oysters (Grilled Buttered Oysters with Seasonings) 🦪🔥

Smoked Salmon with Avocado, Capers & Dill (Served in Wooden Spoons) 🥑🐟

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Blood Orange Sea Bass Crudo with Bottarga & Marjoram 🍊🐟

Coconut Curry Lobster Bisque 🦞🥥

Clams Linguine in White Wine Garlic Sauce 🍝🦪

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Barramundi Fish Piccata with Lemon Butter Capers Sauce & Roasted Carrots 🐟🍋

Grilled Octopus Marinated in Red Wine Vinegar, Honey & Oregano 🐙🍷

Scallops with Pea Lemony Kale Pasta 🌿🦪

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Bailey’s White Chocolate Cheesecake 🍰🍫

Orange Pistachio Cake with Mascarpone Mousse 🍊🍰

Mochi Ice Cream (Assorted Japanese Flavors) 🍡🍨

ASIA

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Anchovy Bruschetta (Anchovies, Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs, Toasted Bread) 🥖🐟

Beach Colombian Shrimp Cocktail (Shrimp, Mango, Lemon, Cilantro) 🦐🥭

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa 🥥🍤

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Ahi Tuna Salad with Citrus Soy Vinegar 🥗🐟

Miso Cucumber Cold Soup with Toasted Almonds & Olive Oil 🍵🥒

Fried Crab Sushi Roll (Panko-Crusted Crab Sushi, Wasabi Mayo) 🍣🦀

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Kung Pao Shrimp with White Rice & Vegetables 🍤🍚

Grilled Sesame Seared Tuna with Rice & Oyster-Sesame Sauce 🐟🍙

Seafood Paella (Shrimp, Fish, Clams, Mussels, Saffron Rice) 🍚🦪

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Thai Mango Coconut Rice Dessert 🥭🍚

Strawberry Crepes with Vanilla Ice Cream 🍓🥞

Passion Fruit Cheesecake 🍰🍊

Clasic and elegant

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Tuna Tartare with Sesame Oil, Avocado & Sesame Seeds 🍣🥑

Passion fruit cocktail

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Coconut Curry Lobster Bisque 🦞🥥

. burrata salad ( arugula , bufallo mozarella cheese) and prosciuto

Beet , rugula, orange and gorgonzola or feta cheese salad with special mandarin dressing

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Herloin picatta with cappers and lemony asparagus rissoto

Sea food paella

Ribeye steak with mushrooms and mash potato

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Pear cake

Lemon tart

Mediterranean Fusion

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Bruschetta Greek Style (Olives, Feta, Onion, Naan Fresh Bread) 🥖🫒

Balsamic Bruschetta (Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil & Aged Balsamic) 🍅🌿

Pita Bread with Greek Cheese & Lemon Butter Artichokes 🫓🧀

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Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan & Croutons 🥗🧀

Beet, Orange & Gorgonzola Salad with Mandarin Dressing 🍊🧀

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Herbs 🍲🌿

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Chicken Piccata (Lemon, Capers & White Wine Sauce) with Pasta & Roasted Asparagus 🍗🍋

Sole Meunière (White Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce) with Green Beans & Mashed Potatoes 🐟🥔

Mushroom Risotto with Chardonnay Sauce & Parmesan 🍚🍷

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Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone & Pistachios 🍋🥧

Tiramisu (Classic Italian Coffee & Cocoa Dessert) ☕🍫

Strawberry Crepes with Vanilla Ice Cream & Nutella 🍓🥞

Exclusive Experience

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100-Layer Savory Crepe Cake with Smoked Salmon & Herbed Cream Cheese 🥞🐟

Foie Gras & Fig Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction 🥖🦆

Baked Brie with Honey & Grapes, Served with Fresh Bread 🧀🍇

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Beet & Orange Salad with Gorgonzola & Arugula 🍊🥗

Blood Orange Sea Bass Crudo with Bottarga & Marjoram 🐟🍊

Cauliflower Onion Soup with Truffle Pecorino Cheese 🍲🧀

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Fillet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Red Wine Reduction & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes 🥩🍷

Lobster & Scallop Risotto with Saffron & Parmesan 🦞🍚

Rack of Lamb with Blackberry Rosemary Sauce & Roasted Carrots 🐑🥕

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Crème Brûlée with Madagascar Vanilla Bean 🍮🔥

Affogato Espresso with Italian Gelato & Amaretto Liqueur ☕🍨

Orange Pistachio Cake with Mascarpone Mousse 🍊🍰

Classic and elegant

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Dragon oysters ( grilled buttered oysters with a lot of seasoning and flavor

Grilled octopus marinated with lemon, butter and oregano

Lemon butter artichokes

FIRST COURSE

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Beet & Orange Salad with Gorgonzola & Arugula 🍊🥗

Blood Orange Sea Bass Crudo with Bottarga & Marjoram 🐟🍊

Coconut Curry Lobster Bisque

Salmon sashimi ( raw salmon with mizo , yuzo, lemon , ginger sauce)

MAIN COURSE

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Fillet Mignon with Wild Mushroom Red Wine Reduction & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes 🥩🍷

Veal picatta with pasta and brocollini

Lebanese Roasted lamb ribs with lemony potatoes and carrots

Salmon over yellow peruvian chilli rissoto and asparagus

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Cheesecake

Passion fruit mousse

Pavlovas with ice cream and fruits

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Chef Carolina's reviews

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113 services

Chef Carolina stood out with an exceptional menu proposal based on our initial inquiry. The flavors, presentation, and service were outstanding. We truly experienced a fine dinning from the comfort of our own home. Don’t hesitate to book Chef Carolina for your next meal!

Carolina was fantastic! She traveled to four different grocery stores as our meal overlapped with an approaching winter storm and many stores were sold out. The meal she prepared was AMAZING. Her shrimp appetizer was truly one of the best things I have ever eaten, so bright and fresh. She described each meal and even went as far as to prepare a chocolate cake and mousse for one of our guests who was celebrating a birthday. She was a total joy and we definitely would hire her again!

Chef Carolina was extremely responsive and accommodating in preparing for the meal. Great communication and food was incredible. Exceeded all expectations.

Chef Carolina was wonderful! She was engaging and shared information about the dishes and cooking techniques. Her food was amazing! She made the evening delightful. Highly recommend!

The chef was very sweet and had a backstory for her dishes. The chef was great at communicating

Carolina was fantastic! She engaged with me from the very beginning and wrote up a menu for my weekend women's retreat. She prepared 2 brunches and one dinner for 9 women over a weekend. The space was open and I needed quiet at certain times as I taught Yoga and Meditation. She listened to my requests and complied. Her presentation of the food was excellent and creative . My guest loved her and the food. She kept within my budget too! I will hire her again for sure.

We recently hired Carolina and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She has such warm, professional manners and made the entire experience feel special. Her cooking was excellent—every dish was thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Beyond her skill in the kitchen, her kindness and professionalism really stood out. I would not hesitate to hire her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a private chef.

Chef Carolina was an amazing chef, along with her assistant, and we really enjoyed having them. She was very responsive throughout the process and very professional before, during, and after. There is no one else I’d rather have than her - I am grateful for that.

Chef Carolina and her staff presented a wonderful dinner experience to myself and my friends. We had a delicious meal and engaging conversation. Highly recommend!

Carolina treated me and my wife to a wonderful culinary experience. She was extremely polite and professional.

We had the most incredible, amazing experience/ meal! Thank you for such a spectacular dinner. Everything was absolutely delicious! Honestly, it was one of the best multi course dinner I have ever had.

Chef carolina cooked us an amazing meal, and communicated with us well when she was running a bit late. Despite this, she was extremely kind and took great care and compassion into our three courses!

LOVED CAROLINA!!! She was so easy to work with discussing the menu, navigating a few allergies and all vegetarian options! Gave us a few choices and 4 courses of more than adequate portion size, we were VERY comfortably full. Her personality was so cheerful providing fun tidbits about her past and the meals, while also allowing us some privacy to enjoy our small gathering. Absolutely hope to use her again some time.

I had the pleasure of booking Chef Carolina! She was AMAZING! Between her professionalism and grace in cooking delicious, well thought out food and her beautifully comforting personality, she absolutely sets the bar high for future chefs being hired by anyone who has hired her. She was not only able to have us taste fantastic food crafted by her hands while we watched, but also made it possible for us to EXPERIENCE it as well. With each dish having a memorable story behind it, she made our evening magically delightful.

Chef Carolina was amazing! Not only was the meal incredible, she is such a kind and attentive person. We loved everything about the evening! We will definitely be doing this again.

Chef Carolina was super accommodating and very professional with our anniversary dinner. She was able to cook an incredible meal while our toddler ran around the house and serve our meal right on time (after our kid went to bed). She made sure to communicate her story behind the dishes referencing her own background as well as eating experiences throughout her life that connected the dish to her own passions as well as our own preferences. We thought here sashimi was exceptional and enjoyed her innovative take on green curry with clams. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Thanks so much chef!

Our chef, Carolina was amazing!!! She prepared every dish wonderfully. It was all delicious and she made sure we were enjoying ourselves!

Chef Carolina was a dream! She made a delicious 4 course meal, was very engaging, and made the night truly fun! She was very helpful and communicative in the planning process and printed a beautiful menu for us to have on the table settings once she arrived. She was thorough, clean, and fully engaged with the party. We did miss out on a few of the dishes but otherwise, Chef was incredible. We would absolutely do business with her again.

Chef Carolina was amazing! If you're still searching for a private chef then look no further! Chef Carolina made sure my wife's birthday was one to remember! She went above and beyond. She listened to all of my requests and crafted a wonderful menu that my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed! We hope to enjoy more of Chef Carolina's cooking in the near future!

Wonderful experience! The Chef and her team went above and beyond. She was very accommodating and pivoted when needed. My guest decided to eat outside, and she changed her deserving style seamlessly. The food was exceptional, and every one of my guests felt special and raved about the food. Book her you won't regret it!