Chef Geza Gosztola

Private Chef in Seattle

As a Hungarian native, I graduated from Sopron Culinary Arts School in 1993 and worked on European Luxury Ships and Restaurants, i.e. the one Michelin star Jardin De Paris as an executive chef. I have been working as a professional private chef for renowned celebrities and their families and I extend my services for special events and parties.

Whether you have a love for comfort food or are interested to dabble with fine-dining International cuisines, I am well-versed in creating meals from scratch that not only satisfy the palette but are guaranteed to be healthy and organic (Farm to Table). My training was with classic Hungarian and French cuisines, but over the years have developed a specialty with varieties of European, Thai, Chinese, and Indian dishes.

I also specialize in vegan/vegetarian cuisines as well as those with dietary restrictions/limitations (i.e. KETO, no sodium, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, California Spa), I always keep my client's needs in front of anything.

I work as a private chef at my clients' residences and do my best to create pleasant and unforgettable events for them.

For me, cooking is...

It is my passion and goal to provide wholesome, delicious meals to my clients

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to learn culinary practices in Hotel Hansag in Hungary

A cooking secret...

Treat fully organic, non-GMO ingredients with care and enjoy cooking, and entertain my patrons.

My menus

Green Goddess Menu (Vegan or Vegetarian)

STARTER

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Cucumber Delight - Fresh cucumber salad seasoned to your preference

Grape leaves stuffed w/roasted grapes, pistachios, barley, n'duja, and ricotta w/oven dried roma tomato-fermented black garlic vinaigrette

Brie en croute w/caramelized onion-pear chutney and artisan bread

Amuse bouche- organic Medjool date stuffed w/Feta and roasted almonds

Composed salad of avocado, grape tomatoes, fried shallots, tangerine, manouri cheese and toasted pine nuts drizzled w/saba and Extra Virgin Olive oil

Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and Dark Spinach. Served with a tangy vinaigrette

Beetroot Delight

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Composed salad of mango avocado, grilled asparagus and hearts of palm w/toasted pine nut vinaigrette

Côte d'Azur endive & watercress salad w/roasted beets in a Champaign vinaigrette

Arugula w/grapefruit, avocado, pickled red onions, queso blanco, spiced pecans, lemon-dijon vinaigrette

Chilled gazpacho, snow peas, chipotle queso fresco, pepitas

FIRST COURSE

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Baked chevre, soft lettuces, olive tapanade, braised fennel, dijon-shallot vinaigrette

Creamy polenta w/exotic mushrooms and asiago

Deep Fried Brie and Camembert w/Cantaloupe and Cumberland Sauce

Baked French onion soup

Cream of Baby Spinach Soup

Cream of Green Peas Soup

Deep Fried Tofu Croquettes with crispy quail eggs, velvety smooth green peas sauce and pea shots

Baked Potato Casserole with or without vegan bacon of your choice

MAIN COURSE

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Exotic mushroom quesadilla w/ huitlacoche, tomato, cilantro, onion, salsa, asadero cheese, queso fresco

Beef-less Filet Mignon with Four Cheese Tortellini or spinach tortellini in Fresh Red Tomato Sauce

Beef-less Filet Mignon with Roasted Cippolini Onion, Pommes Puree, and Bordelaise Sauce

Beef-less Fillet Mignon with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Eggplant Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini or tortellini

Penne A-la-Vodka (With Chicken-less, beef-less, pork-les, shrimp-less, or tofu)

Beef-less Fillet Mignon in Delicate Silan Sauce with Roasted Sweet Onion Slices

Paneer Butter Masala Served with Basmati Rice

Eggplant Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini

Greek Spaghetti w/Feta, Olives in a delicious creamy white wine sauce

Beef-less Stuffed Paprika in Black Truffle Tomato Sauce served w/Scallion Mashed Potatoes

Chicken-less stripes or Tofu Paprikash with Traditional Hungarian Noodles

Greek braised lamb-less filets over lemon-spinach orzo pilaf w/feta and garbanzo beans

Lamb-less filets braised in Sherry w/Saffron rice with Roasted asparagus

Mediterranean tofu steak bites served on arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, trumpet mushrooms, shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/lemon-olive oil dressing

DESSERT

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Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

Crème Caramel

Flourless chocolate torte

Caramelized peach cheese cake w/coconut

Hot Chocolate Soup with Whipped Vanilla Custard

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Mixed Fruit Salad with Vanilla Ice Cream

Caramelized pineapple cheese cake w/coconut

Italian/Mediterranean - Basic

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Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and basil (vegetarian)

Couscous salad (vegetarian)

Mediterranean Salad (vegetarian)

Amuse bouche- organic Medjool date stuffed w/Feta and toasted almonds

Grape leaves stuffed w/roasted grapes, pistachios, barley, and ricotta w/oven dried roma tomato-fermented black garlic vinaigrette

Hummus and baba ganouj w/toasted pita, fried shallots, crudités (selection of sliced raw veggies)

Composed salad of mango avocado, grilled asparagus and hearts of palm w/toasted pine nut vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini

Tuscan lamb ragout with spinach orzo pilaf

Eggplant Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini (vegetarian)

Greek Spaghetti w/Feta, Olives in a creamy white wine sauce (vegetarian option available)

Beef Filet Medallions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

The Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese

Mediterranean steak bites served on arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, trumpet mushrooms, shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/lemon-olive oil dressing

Basque chicken breast w/chorizo, chickpeas, tomato and smoked paprika w/herbed rice pilaf

Mediterranean Swordfish on Roasted leeks, carrots, zucchini and yellow squash served w/dill sauce

DESSERT

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Galaktoboureko - Greek dessert of semolina custard w/honey, lemon, and cinnamon baked in filo

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Crete Island cheesecake with citrus coulis

Tangerine tapioca pudding

Grilled peaches over lemon poundcake topped w/vanilla bean ice cream drizzled w/dark rum-caramel sauce

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema

Local - Indulge

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Arugula w/grapefruit, avocado, pickled red onions, queso blanco, spiced pecans, lemon-dijon vinaigrette

Composed salad of avocado, grape tomatoes, fried shallots, tangerine, feta cheese and toasted pine nuts drizzled w/Extra Virgin Olive oil

Market Oysters - Compressed Cucumber, Lemon Granite, Tabasco “Caviar”

Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and radish, fresh made chips (vegetarian)

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Bluefin Tuna Handroll

Ceviche of bay scallops w/jicama, celery, onion, habanero and avocado

Côte d'Azur endive & watercress salad w/roasted beets in a Champaign vinaigrette

Cucumber Delight - cucumber slices stuffed with seasoned cream cheese

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Brie en croute w/caramelized onion-pear chutney

Grilled polenta w/exotic mushrooms and asiago (vegetarian)

Coquilles St. Jacques Scallops braise in Black truffle summer tomato sauce

Frutti di mare- chilled shrimp, mussels, calamari, bay scallops, capers, olives, celery, peppers, parsley and lemon-olive oil dressing

Escargot stuffed mushroom

Poached lobster tail over Swiss chard with fennel citrus Buerre blanc

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Filet medalliions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Beef Filet Mignon with Roasted Cippolini Onion, Pommes Puree, and Bordelaise Sauce

Salmon Veracruz w/tomatoes, almonds, capers, raisins and chile de arbol served w/spanish rice

Porcini risotto w/tofu, cheese, Cipollini onions, currants, roasted pine nuts (vegetarian)

Mediterranean steak bites served on arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, trumpet mushrooms, shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/lemon-olive oil dressing

Basque chicken breast w/chorizo, chickpeas, tomato and smoked paprika w/herbed rice pilaf

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

Glazed duck breast & confit of thigh on a succotash of sweet corn, edamame, leeks, applewood-smoked bacon and heirloom carrots with red cabbage stew with apples, oranges, and grapes

Bistecca a-la Fiorentina - dry aged steak with oregano-basil roasted baby potatoes and black truffle chianti sauce

Coq au vin - braised chicken with burgundy wine, baby vegetables, seasonal mushrooms

The ultimate Bolognese pasta - homemade pappardelle , ground beef-pork , fresh parmesan cheese

DESSERT

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Crème Caramel

Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Flourless chocolate torte

Basque cheesecake w/strawberry coulis

Crete Island cheesecake with citrus coulis

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

Local - Basic

STARTER

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Arugula w/grapefruit, avocado, pickled red onions, queso blanco, spiced pecans, lemon-dijon vinaigrette

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad (vegetarian)

Amuse bouche- organic Medjool date stuffed w/Feta and roasted almonds

Deviled egg variety

3 assorted salsas w/chips

Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and fresh made chips (vegetarian)

Caesar salad - Caesar dressing, and croutons

Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and basil. Served with a tangy vinaigrette

Chilled Hawaiian Creamy Pineapple Soup

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Basque chicken breast w/chickpeas, tomato and smoked paprika w/herbed rice pilaf

Beef Sirloin Filet with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Seared wild caught salmon - roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed garlic haricot vert and a lemon cream sauce

Eggplant Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini (vegetarian)

Baked Potato Casserole with or without bacon of your choice

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

Beef Filet medalliions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Beef Fillet Mignon with Pommes Puree, Cipollini Onions, Bordelaise Sauce

Beef Sirloin Steal in Delicate Silan (Date) Sauce with Roasted Sweet Onion Slices and sweet potato wedges

The ultimate Bolognese pasta - homemade pappardelle , ground beef-pork , fresh parmesan cheese

Coq au vin - braised chicken with burgundy wine, baby vegetables, seasonal mushrooms

DESSERT

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Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Zucchini Brownies w/Vanilla Ice Cream

Basque cheesecake w/strawberry coulis

Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

Crème Caramel

Flourless chocolate torte

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

Galaktoboureko - traditional Mediterranean dessert of semolina custard baked in filo

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema

French - Exclusive

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Côte d'Azur endive & watercress salad w/roasted beets in a Champaign vinaigrette

Roasted beetroot salad with strawberries, Peppadew peppers, pickled onions, Sherry vinaigrette served with goat cheese toast

Fruit de Mare A La Marseilles (Luxury Seafood Salad)

Little gem and apple salad with pt. reyes blue cheese cream, granny smith & pink lady apples, applewood smoked bacon, toasted walnuts, cider vinaigrette

Arugula salad, fresh strawberries, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisps and a balsamic reduction

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Traditional Steak Diane filet medallions w/Assorted mushrooms in Brandy demi sauce, Rosemary potatoes

Braised lamb ragout w/a variety of veggies and Riz a-la-Provance

Salmon fillet served with Mashed Cauliflower, Green Peas, and Sauce Velouté

Seared filet mignon with sauce bordelaise, sautéed asparagus and potatoes au gratin

Oven-roasted branzino with romesco sauce, dill potatoes, confit cherry tomatoes and arugula

Coq au vin - braised chicken with burgundy wine, baby vegetables, seasonal mushrooms

DESSERT

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Basque cheesecake with strawberry coulis

Bordeaux Apple Pie

Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

Crème Caramel

Flourless chocolate torte

Caramelized pineapple cheese cake w/coconut

Lime curd, maple glazed blueberries and hibiscus

Ruiz au lair , “rice pudding” , lime cream , served on a fresh strawberry-vanilla sauce

Italian Riviera

STARTER

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Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and Dark Spinach. Served with a tangy vinaigrette

Beetroot Delight

Market Oysters - Compressed Cucumber, Lemon Granite, Tabasco “Caviar”

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Composed salad of mango avocado, grilled asparagus and hearts of palm w/toasted pine nut vinaigrette

Seasonal Selection of Italian Farmhouse Cheeses

FIRST COURSE

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Arancini w/choice of: prosciutto and peas, mozzarella and gorgonzola, or assorted mushrooms

Baked Potato Casserole with or without bacon

Cheese Tortellini Served with Orange and Yellow Pepper Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Fillet Mignon with Pommes Puree, Cipollini Onions, Bordelaise

Beef Filet Mignon or chicken tenderloin with Four Cheese Tortellini or spinach tortellini in Fresh Red Tomato Sauce

Chicken Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini or tortellini

Beef Filet with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Beef Filet in Delicate Silan Sauce with Roasted Sweet Onion Slices

Braised Tuscan lamb ragout with variety of veggies served with spinach risotto

Bay Scallops with Linguini Alfredo

DESSERT

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Apple Pie with Apple Roses

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

Zucchini Brownies w/Vanilla Ice Cream

Fusion/Surprise - Exclusive

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Sushi/Nigiri - Omikase

Luxury Seafood Salad

Roasted beetroot salad with strawberries and goat cheese toast (vegetarian)

Market Oysters - Lemon Granite, Tabasco “Caviar”

Amuse bouche- organic Medjool date stuffed w/Feta and roasted almonds

Composed salad of avocado, grape tomatoes, fried shallots, tangerine, manouri cheese and toasted pine nuts drizzled w/Extra Virgin Olive oil

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Arugula salad, fresh strawberries, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisps and a balsamic reduction

Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and Basil. Served with a tangy vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tom Kha Gai Coconut Soup

Deep Fried Tofu Croquettes with quail eggs (vegetarian)

Escargot stuffed mushroom

Hungarian Green Peas Soup

Classic French onion soup

MAIN COURSE

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Surf & Turf - Beef steak, jumbo shrimp, sweet pea risotto, local vegetables

Jamaican Lamb Curry with Jasmine rice

Mediterranean steak bites served on arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, trumpet mushrooms, shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/lemon-olive oil dressing

Exotic mushroom quesadilla with huitlacoche and queso fresco (vegetarian option available)

Basque chicken breast w/chorizo, chickpeas, tomato and smoked paprika w/herbed rice pilaf

Beef Fillet Mignon with Pommes Puree, Cipollini Onions, Bordelaise Sauce

Beef Filet Medallions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Braised Lamb filets flavored with hints of fresh mint, served on a bed of spinach risotto and bold Tuscan sauce

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

The ultimate Bolognese pasta - homemade pappardelle , ground beef-pork , fresh parmesan cheese

Coq au vin - braised chicken with burgundy wine, baby vegetables, seasonal mushrooms

Glazed duck breast & confit of thigh on a succotash of sweet corn, edamame, leeks, applewood-smoked bacon and heirloom carrots with red cabbage stew with apples, oranges, and grapes

Greek braised lamb ragout with variety of veggies served with lemon-spinach orzo pilaf w/feta and garbanzo beans

DESSERT

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Somloi galuska - traditional Hungarian recipe

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

Green Tea Creme Caramel

Galaktoboureko - Greek dessert of semolina custard w/honey, lemon, and cinnamon baked in filo

Basque cheesecake w/strawberry coulis

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Caramelized peach cheese cake w/coconut

Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

Crème Caramel

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake w/berry coulis

Purin - Japanese custard pudding

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

Vanilla or Maple Cream Cheese Cake with Fruits of the Forest

Fusion/Surprise - Basic

STARTER

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Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and radish, fresh made chips (vegetarian)

Thai Roll with veggies, glass noodles, and creamy peanut butter sauce

Cucumber Delight stuffed with cream cheese (vegetarian)

Arugula salad, fresh strawberries, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisps and a balsamic reduction

3 assorted salsas w/chips

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and basil. Served with a tangy vinaigrette

Cucumber Delight - cucumber slices stuffed with seasoned cream cheese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Pad Thai with chicken, beef, pork, or kickass marinated tofu

Exotic mushroom quesadilla (vegetarian option available)

Basque chicken breast w/chickpeas, tomato and smoked paprika w/herbed rice pilaf

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

Beef Filet medalliions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Beef Sirloin Fillet in Delicate Silan Sauce with Roasted Sweet Onion Slices & sweet potato wedges

The ultimate Bolognese pasta - homemade pappardelle , ground beef-pork , fresh parmesan cheese

Coq au vin - braised chicken with burgundy wine, baby vegetables, seasonal mushrooms

Hot N' Spicy - Stir-fried choice of meat with bamboo shoot, mushrooms, hot peppers, bell peppers, onions in brown sauce

Mongolian Beef (spicy) w/Jasmine Rice

Chicken Butter Masala Served with Basmati Rice

DESSERT

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Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Galaktoboureko - traditional Mediterranean dessert of semolina custard baked in filo

Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Basque cheesecake w/strawberry coulis

Caramelized peach cheese cake w/coconut

Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

Flourless chocolate torte

Hot Chocolate Soup with Whipped Vanilla Custard

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

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Chef Geza's reviews

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27 services

Chef Geza was great! He made so much amazing food! We had a large group of 20 girls with multiple allergies and dietary preferences. He was great at communicating with me beforehand regarding how to best serve and choose the menus. He was able to be flexible and make separate plates for people unable to eat from the primary menu. He cooked and cleaned for our large group all on his own! I would definitely recommend take a chef!

We truly had a wonderful experience and an amazing dinner! Chef prepared a beautiful and delicious dinner and lasting memories for our whole family! Thank you again ~ Marielle Stralen

I set up Chef Geza for my parents to celebrate Mothers/Father’s Day. I did this all from across the country. It couldn’t have been smoother and Chef was very proactive in getting the information he needed. Chef put together an excellent menu, delivered what I heard was excellent food, and he was very friendly/talkative (which my parents wanted) through sharing his life story and about the dishes. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome!

Chef Geza Gosztola provided an exceptional experience. He was adaptive, interesting, attentive, and thoroughly professional. He gave us a memory our family will have forever.