Chef Craig Stevens

Personal Chef In Cleveland

I am a Certified Executive Chef (American Culinary Federation) I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of American and the Cincinnati Culinary Academy I am very passionate about all areas of culinary arts I have taken Baking Classes in France and was with a team of chefs that went to China to cook some American cuisine . I Worked as a campus executive chef at the university of Mary Washington where I created and executed covid 19 playbook and menus for the safety of the students. I worked as a catering executive chef at the college of William and Mary where I cooked meals for the president of the college and her guess to include actress Glenn Close, CNN Reported Anderson Cooper, Senator Mark Warner. Former FBI Director James B Comey. I have acted as a advisor for Ugottaeat.com I have worked in all areas of food service from Schools, University hospitals and retirement. homes I have done many private catering and also in home cooking classes.

For me, cooking is...

my passion everyday I get to create and work in a industry where it does not feel like work. enjoying what you love to do and also bring joy to others

I learned to cook at...

Cincinnati culinary academy and Culinary Institiue of America . the true education was the many restaurants and hotels I worked in and country clubs

A cooking secret...

be organize work clean have all your ingredients ready. always have a plan and a backup plan.

My menus

Bistro

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GIN & CITRUS CURED SALMON Fromage Blanc, Marinated Cucumber, Crispy Capers, House-Made "Everything" Bagel

LAMB MEATBALLS Thyme Polenta, Tomato Demi-Glace, Ricotta Salada

PAN-FRIED CRAB CAKES Roasted Red Pepper Emulsion, Brussels Sprout Slaw

QUAIL & WAFFLES Cornbread Waffle, Creamed Corn, Calabrian Hot Honey

FIRST COURSE

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CARAMELIZED APPLE SALAD McGrath Farm's Cheddar, Smoked Walnuts, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

ROASTED PEAR SALAD Hearty Greens, Spiced Pistachio, Halloumi Croutons, Tahini Vinaigrette

Caesar salad with croutons and Caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

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LOBSTER RISOTTO Butter Poached Lobster, Shaved Truffle, Arugula, White Truffle Oi

PAN SEARED SALMON* Cilantro Sticky Rice, Braised Bok Choy, Romanesco, Green Curry Nage

PAN-ROASTED DUCK BREAST* Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Braised Leeks, Cranberry-Orange Chutney

Airline Chicken Breast , Roasted Asparagus and Truffle Cauliflower Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Ny prime strip with Caramelized red onions, and demi glacé ,roasted mashed potatoes French green beans

DESSERT

All inclusive

Caramelized Apple Cheesecake

Chocolate Bread pudding with caramel sauce

Double chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

Classic Creme Brulee

Italian Menu

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Polenta E Funghi (Polenta with Wild Mushrooms Marscapone cheese and Fresh Basil And Parmesan

Cavatelli with Braised Beef Ragu,Tomato, Chili, Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Rissoto Al Tartufo - Rissoto with Black Truffle and Marscapone, Basil

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar salad with croutons and Caesar dressing

Grilled Radicchio, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Gorgonzola, Apples, Prosciutto di Parma, Manodori Aceto Balsamico, Pine Nuts

Macerated Kale, Dried Cherries, Roasted Beets, Shaved Pecorino Romano, Balsamic

MAIN COURSE

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Bone-in Short Rib, Honey Nut Squash, Broccolini Gremolata

Roasted Chicken, Braised Greens, Fingerlings, Black Trumpet Sugo

Bronzed Salmon, Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes, Tuscan Kale, White Truffle Bruere Blanc

Herb Crusted Lamb with Herb ed Crust, Garlic Flan, White Beans and a Merlot Sauce

DESSERT

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Tiramisu with a trio of sauces raspberry, chocolate, Caramel

Cheescake panna cotta graham crust , roasted blackberries, white chocolate decor

Flourless chocolate espresso cake , & Creme Anglaise and raspberry sauce with Caramelized Macadamia nuts

Seasonal Heirloom Apples, Cinnamon, Vanilla Gelato

French

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Seared Foie Gras on Brioche French Toast with Carmalized Apples and Figs

Duck Breast, Goat Cheese Pierogies

Steak Tartare on Brioche with Quail Eggs

FIRST COURSE

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Asparagus Veloute with Walnut-parsley Pistou

Mixed greens with Grapes, Candied walnuts, and Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Romaine, Preserved Lemons and Poached Duck Egg

MAIN COURSE

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Porcini Braised Chicken Thighs

Seared King Salmon ,Cedar Planked Porcini

Pan Seared Halibut with Fingerling Potatoes, Roaemary Aioli

Filet of Beef au Gratin, Truffle pommes Anna, Braised Kale with Pickled Shallots

DESSERT

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Raspberry Cremeux Tart wit a Sable Breton Crust and Raspberry Sorbet

Classic Creme Brulee

Caramel-filled Chocolate Molten Cakes WIth Caramel Ice Cream

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Chef Craig's reviews

4.85

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49 services

Chef Craig and Chef Jason were wonderful to have to our home. We requested a Mexican themed meal for 6 adults and 4 kids and they did not disappoint! They were timely, engaged so kindly with the kids, and served us a delicious 4 course meal. The kids loved chatting with them and even getting to help a little. The kitchen was left spotless! Everyone was thrilled with the experience and we plan to book them again!

Chef Craig was beyond awesome. We enjoyed our conversations and his culinary knowledge! He made this experience absolutely amazing. I will recommend him to family and friends hands down. Nothing but accolades for Craig and the experience.

Five-star magic! Chef Craig turned my boyfriend's birthday dinner into an unforgettable experience. The four-course meal was a delicious journey, starting with heavenly meatballs and a refreshing Caesar salad. The airline chicken and strip steak entrées were cooked to perfection, and the desserts - a decadent caramel apple cheesecake and a rich chocolate cake - were the perfect sweet ending. But beyond the amazing food, Chef Craig's professionalism and warm personality made the evening truly special. We'll definitely be booking again!

Chef Craig Stevens was very engaging and polite. His food was excellent. The experience was worth repeating.

It was an incredible experience and so much fun. Our friends were also very impressed. Chef Craig was engaging, very approachable and created a great meal. Our only disappointment was that the strip steak was cooked too well done and was a little dry and tough to chew. But, we would certainly love to have him as our Chef again.

Very professional very informative

Chef Craig Stevens was amazing!!! My and I were thoroughly pleased!!! We will be using him again!! And highly recommend him!!!

Chef Craig was able to incorporate my mother's dietary restrictions and create an exquisite meal. He was patient with me as the planner, and made my mom's 85th birthday huge success!

Chef Craig is a must for your next event. Very personable, was punctual, kept the kitchen very clean and just a great guy. As for the food.. it was amazing. We love to watch the food prep/ cooking and he did not miss a beat, being able to cook this extremely high caliber food, all the while chatting with us. What a great time.

Very professional and appetizer was my absolute favorite with short ribs and polenta.

In addition to the delicious food, he was a lovely presence in our kitchen. We really enjoyed conversation with him. He was both very professional and very warm. We had a fun time with him!!

Craig is a great chef. The meal was outstanding and so was the conversation we had while he was preparing it.

Chef Craig was wonderful. He was incredibly responsive as we were selecting a chef, he proposed really unique menu options and was accommodating to one of our guests who did not eat meat. The evening he came to our home, he went above and beyond and our evening was a complete success. I highly recommend Chef Craig and look forward to finding other occasions to work with him again!

Food was great. Chef was very friendly. Highly recommend

We truly had a wonderful experience with chef Craig! The food was amazing and he was a joy to have in our home. We would absolutely recommend him!

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Chef Craig and Tonya to celebrate my wife's surprise 40th with a small group of friends!! Chef Craig was on time, the table setting's transformed our dining room, his food was phenomenal and the kitchen was spotless when dinner was complete. I appreciate the phone conversations prior to the event to fine tune the menu. Chef Craig even baked a birthday cake for my wife which she loved!! Once again I can't emphasize how great of an experience this was for my wife, our guests, and myself. I highly recommend Chef Craig and we'll be reaching out to him again in the future.

Great experience! Chef Craig was great, he arrived on time and took his job very seriously but simultaneously was down to earth. He was very humble and we could tell that he put a lot of effort into every dish. He called me prior to the event and made sure that the menu consisted of everything that I wanted and was even available via text if I had any last minute changes. Would highly recommend this talented chef. We will definitely ask for him specifically next time and have already referred him to two of my friends.