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

Fusion/Surprise - Basic

STARTER

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Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and fresh made chips

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

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

Beetroot Delight

Caesar salad - Caesar dressing, and croutons

Chilled gazpacho, snow peas, chipotle, pepitas

Chilled cucumber soup

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

Hot Chocolate Soup with Whipped Vanilla Custard

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

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

Local

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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

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

Salmon medalliions with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

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

Chicken 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

Local - Indulge

STARTER

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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

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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

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 - New York 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 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

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

Surprise Menu

STARTER

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Cucumber Delight - cucumber slices stuffed with seasoned cream cheese

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

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Luxury Seafood Salad

Mediterranean Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Tom Kha Gai Coconut Soup

Cream of Baby Spinach Soup

Cream of Green Peas Soup

Italian Veggie Soup (Minestrone)

French Potato Soup

Mediterranean Soup

Baked Potato Casserole with or without bacon of your choice

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted pork fillet with sweet onion sauce, steamed red cabbage and shredded potato salad

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

Bay Scallops with Linguini Alfredo

Thai Drunken Noodles with Beef, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, fish, or Tofu (Pad Kee Mao)

Tender pan-seared Beef Steak with King Oyster mushrooms on a garden vegetable bed

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

Chicken Paprikash with Traditional Hungarian Noodles

Beef Fillet Medallion with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Chicken Butter Masala Served with Basmati Rice

Wiener Chicken Schnitzel with Traditional Potato salad

Roasted Miso-glazed Salmon with buttered spinach cottage cheese gnocchi and lemon-olive oil emulsion

Tender pan-seared Salmon Steak with King Oyster mushrooms on a garden vegetable bed

Chicken Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini

Spaghetti Milanese w/Chicken Beef fish or tofu

Greek Spaghetti w/Chicken Beef Fish or tofu

Spaghetti Bolognese w/Chicken Beef fish or meatballs

DESSERT

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Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/roasted grapes

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

Vanilla or Maple Cream Cheese Cake with Fruits of the Forest

Peach Cobbler

Caramelized pineapple cheese cake w/coconut

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake w/berry coulis

Latin American Menu

STARTER

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Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and radish, fresh made chips

Mexican shrimp cocktail w/tomatoes and avocado

3 assorted salsas w/chips

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

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

Bacon wrapped Jalapeno peppers stuffed w/chorizo, pequillo pepper sauce

FIRST COURSE

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

Composed salad of sweet corn, avocado, grape tomatoes, roasted cebollitas, mandarin, cojita cheese and pumpkin seeds

Setes ajillo-- pan seared assorted mushrooms w/garlic, sherry and chiles

Queso fundido w/chorizo and roasted poblano

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

Mexican wedge w/grilled radicchio, chicharrones, fire roasted peppers, charred tomato, croutons, creamy garlic - pimenton dressing

MAIN COURSE

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

Goat cheese gratin w/tomatillo-jalapeño sauce and fresh made chips

Mole w/your choice of protein over spanish rice w/tomato and cumin and plantains

Carne asada guisado made w/filet mignon, onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro and grilled flour tortillas

Chicken enchiladas w/mango-chipotle, pumpkin seed and verde sauce over black beans and rice

Carnitas w/yucca-sweet potato mash con ajo, lime, avocado and radish, pico de gallo, corn tortillas

Mojo skirt steak, black beans and rice, roasted tomato chimichuri, herb salad (could sub chicken)

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

Fire roasted poblano pepper stuffed w/roasted lamb, pine nuts and goat cheese over black beans and rice w/verde sauce

DESSERT

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Apple Pie with Apple Roses

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Hot Chocolate Soup with Whipped Vanilla Custard

Vanilla or Maple Cream Cheese Cake with Fruits of the Forest

Peach Cobbler

Tres leches cake

Bittersweet chocolate-gujillo genoise w/raspberry coulis, hazelnut whipped cream

Caramelized pineapple cheese cake w/coconut

Flan w/macerated stone fruits

Fusion/Surprise - Indulge

STARTER

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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

Choose 1 dish

Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup

Classic French onion soup

Hungarian Green Peas Soup

Grilled polenta w/exotic mushrooms and asiago

Cold Hawaiian Pineapple Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

Choose 1 dish

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

Apple Pie 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

Japanese - Indulge

STARTER

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Spicy Salmon Roll

Yellowfin Tuna Handroll

California Roll - Vegan or Vegetarian - Cucumber, Mango, Red Pepper, Cream cheese, Mint, Thai Basil

Rainbow Roll: California Rolls top with Salmon, Tuna & White Fish

Volcano Roll: California roll top with Siracha Sauce & Crispy Shallots

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken Karage with Sweet Chili Aioli

Hamamatsu gyoza - beef, chicken, or veggies

Summer Rolls - veggie stuffed rice sheets w/Sweet & Sour Sauce or sweet chili sauce

MAIN COURSE

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

Negitorodon - Uruchimai, tuna, scallions, eggs, nori, sesame seeds

Hōtō - udon noodles, miso, chicken, pork, squash, potatoes, and carrots

Tonkotsu ramen - for pork lovers

Karē - sweet, dark, and thick Japanese curry with breaded pork and Jasmine rice

Jingisukan - Hokkaido-specialty consisting of grilled lamb

Shogayaki - pork, Jasmine rice, soy sauce, mirin, and grated ginger

DESSERT

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Matcha-vanilla cheesecake w/berry coulis

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Green Tea Creme Caramel

Purin - Japanese custard pudding

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Chef Geza's reviews

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Chef Geza provided us with a dinner for a small group in our home. Chef Geza was very accommodating, made helpful suggestions and was willing to provide any of our asks. We had a wonderful evening and would highly recommend Chef Geza.

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.