Private Chef Christopher Bowie Chef Cj

Born in Los Angeles, I began my journey towards culinary excellence surrounded by diverse foods and learning in the kitchens of the most talented masters, beginning with his mother. After high school, my passion for food drove him to attend the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco in order to study fine dining techniques, under the guidance of world-class chefs.

Upon completion of culinary school and set on absorbing all the knowledge he could, I learned different genres of cooking at different restaurants culminating in the turning point in his career - working under the wing of Esquire Chef of the Year, Ray Garcia, at the Fig restaurant in Santa Monica.

My private chef career began when he moved to Scottsdale in 2013, where he began cooking for professional athletes and high-end clients. This led to learning even more creative techniques to make healthier meals. All of this experience and knowledge has led Chef CJ to his next great passion; owning and running his own private chef business.

For me, cooking is...

soothing and rejuvenating for me and enjoy see my products start to finish.

I learned to cook at...

California culinary institute in San Francisco

A cooking secret...

Mise en place and being clean / organized.

My menus

Surf and turf menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Elegant Charcuterie and Cheese Board

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Italian Mixed Green Salad with Kalamata olives, shaved Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, parmesan croutons, and champagne Dijon basil vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Rosemary Garlic Cast Ironed Seared Ribeye topped with a bone marrow red wine sauce. Lemon Thyme Fried Lobster Tails topped with a Butter wine Sauce. Garlic Butter Braised King Crab Legs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crème Brulee with Berry and Ice Cream

Italian menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Prosciutto Wrapped Fried Mozzarella Panko Breadcrumbs / Fresh Mozzarella / red wine marinara / Aged Prosciutto / Micro arugula Garnish

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Romaine Chiffonade Italian Salad Sliced Romaine / red onions/ kalamata olives/ sliced pepperoncini / Cucumber Ribbons / French Croutons / and Dijon Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Italian Braised Lamb Shanks Leg with lemon Parmesan risotto Red wine Braised Rosmery Sage Lamb / White Wine Parmesan risotto / Sauteed Pear onion French Green Beans / Shaved Crispy Carrots / Micro green Garnish

Dill Oregano Crusted Salmon Tuscan Piccata Oregano Crusted Center Cut Salmon/ White Wine Caper, Tomato, and black olive sauce / Crème Fraiche Whipped mash / sauteed split carrots spinach medley /

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrot Cake Homemade Carrot cake/ Cream Cheese Cinnamon Frosting / Sugar crispy carrots/ and Caramel Cinnamon Ice Cream /

French menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Phyllo Prosciutto Baked Brie Crispy Cured Prosciutto / Shaved Chives / Fig Jam Garnish / Roasted Pistachio Seeds

Old Bay Dill Lump Crab Cake and Lobster Crispy Split Lobster Tail / Lemon Dill Tartar / Parsley Oregano Lump Crab / Micro Arugula Garnish

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chiffonade Strawberry Spinach Salad Thinly Sliced Spinach / Sliced Strawberries / Candied Pecans / Crumbled Feta Cheese / Agave Champagne Dressing

Thyme Garlic French Onion Soup Madeira White Onions / roasted Garlic / Sourdough Crostini/ Gruyere Cheese/ and Crispy Parsley Shallot Garnish

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Mediterranean Lemon Dill Seabass Infused Herbed Pan Seared Sea Bass / kalamata, tomato, scallion, and zucchini white wine sauce / Hummus Puree / Basmati Pilaf / Split Zucchini and Shaved Brussels

Herbed Crusted French Rack of Lamb and Au Gratin Crusted Parsley Thyme Crust Rack / Scallion and Red Onion Monterrey Au Gratin/ Sliced and Pan Grilled Asparagus / Lemon Garlic Aioli

DESSERT

All inclusive

Berry Fried Phyllo Tart Sweet Condensed Fresh Berries / Fried Sugar Cinnamon Phyllo / sliced Fresh mint Garnish / Vanilla Ice cream

Nutella and Chocolate Peanut Chip Bread Pudding Nutella Brioche / Dried Fuit / Strawberry Topping / Strawberry Ice Cream / Shaved Chocolate