Chef Geza Gosztola

Private Chef in Camano

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

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

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Chilled Hawaiian Creamy Pineapple Soup

Italian Veggie Soup (Minestrone)

Classic French onion soup

Hungarian Green Peas Soup

Tom Kha Gai Coconut Soup

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 (vegan)

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

Beef Filet Medallions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

The Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese (vegan option available)

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

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema

Fusion/Surprise - Indulge

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Sushi – Spicy Tuna Rolls

Roasted beetroot salad with goat cheese toast (vegetarian)

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

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

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

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

Fruit de Mare A La Marseilles (Luxury Seafood Salad)

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

3 assorted salsas w/chips

FIRST COURSE

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Chilled cucumber soup

Classic French onion soup

Hungarian Green Peas Soup

Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings with mango sauce

Mole with your choice of protein over Spanish 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 risotto w/tofu and toasted pine nuts (vegetarian)

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

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

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

Chicken Butter Masala Served with Basmati Rice

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

Pad Thai Noodles with Beef, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, fish, or Tofu

DESSERT

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Basque cheesecake w/strawberry coulis

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

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

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

Crème Caramel

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake w/berry coulis

Seafood - Basic

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Mexican shrimp cocktail w/tomatoes and avocado

Fruit de Mare A La Marseilles (Luxury Seafood Salad)

Chilled gazpacho, snow crab meat, chipotle queso fresco, pepitas

Sushi - salmon roll, pickled ginger, wasabi

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Shrimp Paella

Frutti di mare - shrimp, mussels, calamari, bay scallops, w/wild mushroom risotto

Pan fried branzino topped with Romesco sauce, dill potatoes, cherry tomatoes, arugula

Salmon Veracruz w/spanish rice

Salmon Chazuke - cooked rice, salmon fillets, salt, daikon, nori sheets, wasabi, and green tea

Greek braised salmon with lemon-spinach orzo pilaf w/feta and garbanzo beans

Porcini risotto w/salmon or shrimp, cheese, pearl onions, currants, roasted pine nuts

Mediterranean Wild Caught Salmon on Roasted leeks, carrots, zucchini and yellow squash served w/dill sauce

DESSERT

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Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Crème Caramel

Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

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

Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

Basque cheesecake with strawberry coulis

Flourless chocolate torte

Fusion/Surprise - Basic

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

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

Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and fresh made chips

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Caesar salad - Caesar dressing, and croutons

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

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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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

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 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

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

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

Italian/Mediterranean - Exclusive

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Fruit de Mare A La Marseilles (Luxury Seafood Salad)

Greek grape leaves stuffed w/roasted grapes, pistachios, barley, and ricotta (vegetarian)

Luxury Mediterranean Salad

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

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

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

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

FIRST COURSE

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Cheese Ravioli Served with Orange and Yellow Pepper Sauce (vegetarian)

Stracciatella w/grilled peaches, pistachio, wild arugula, aged balsamic

Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup

Baked Potato Casserole with or without bacon

Caesar salad - Caesar dressing, and croutons

Grilled polenta w/exotic mushrooms and asiago

Brie en croute w/caramelized onion-pear chutney

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

Heirloom tomato caprese, grilled burrata wrapped in radicchio w/basil, pink sea salt, cracked black peppercorn, balsamic and Extra Virgin Olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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

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

Beef Filet Mignon with Pommes Puree, Cipollini Onions, Bordelaise

Eggplant Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini

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

Grilled wild sea bass w/ cauliflower purée, black garlic, fennel, cherry tomatoes, velvety lemon sauce

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

Mediterranean 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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Galaktoboureko - traditional Mediterranean dessert of semolina custard baked in filo

Spiced coffee affogato w/vanilla ice-cream

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

Lemon cheesecake w/whipped ganache

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

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

Lemon mascarpone lady finger cake w/lemon ice cream - Greek version of Tiramisu

Crete Island cheesecake with citrus coulis

Local - Basic

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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

Carrot cake

Basque cheesecake w/strawberry coulis

Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

Crème Caramel

Flourless chocolate torte

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

Peach Cobbler

Galaktoboureko - traditional Mediterranean dessert of semolina custard baked in filo

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema

Fusion/Surprise - Exclusive

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Sushi/Nigiri - Omikase

Luxury Seafood Salad

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

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

Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup

Hungarian Green Peas Soup

Classic French onion soup

MAIN COURSE

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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 Tuscan lamb ragout with variety of veggies served with spinach risotto

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

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

DESSERT

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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

Italian/Mediterranean - Indulge

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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)

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

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

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

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mediterranean Soup (vegetarian)

Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup

Hungarian Green Peas Soup

Classic French onion soup

Cold Hawaiian Pineapple Soup

Chilled cucumber soup

MAIN COURSE

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Mediterranean Branzino on Roasted leeks, carrots, zucchini and yellow squash served w/lobster sauce

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

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

Tuscan Fruits of the Sea w/Fresh Tomato Linguini

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

Green apple-bacon-shallot crusted Wild-caught salmon w/lemon Beurre blanc over vegetable orzo pilaf

Grilled wild sea bass w/ cauliflower purée, black garlic, fennel, cherry tomatoes, velvety lemon sauce

Beef Filet Medallions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

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

Bay Scallops w/Linguine Alfredo

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

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

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

Crete Island cheesecake with citrus coulis

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

Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

Spiced coffee affogato w/vanilla ice-cream

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Chef Geza's reviews

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33 services

I recently had the pleasure of hiring a private chef for an in-home dinner, and I can't recommend this experience enough. From the moment the chef Geza arrived, his punctuality was noticeable. He respected the schedule we had set, which set a positive tone for the entire evening. Not only was the chef on time, but he was also remarkably friendly and personable. His warm demeanor made our guests feel comfortable and excited about the meal to come. It felt as if an old friend was cooking in our kitchen rather than a stranger. The food was amazing and I loved the menu choices chef Geza had prepared. Making the while experience easy to navigate through.

A great experience for our annual Christmas party. We had kids and adults and Chef Gaza was very open to accommodating a simpler menu for the kids to enjoy. The guests were wowed and Chef presented the menu which was a fun presentation and spoke to my guests about his journey around the world. chef Gaza had an assistant, David, who was very kind and gracious. The only issue was that there were some comments about our induction range not being the preference of Chef Gaza but that information was provided well ahead of time so I would have appreciated more adaptability and less blaming the appliances for the timing and errors.

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.