Chef Ian Itzin-Munroe

Personal Chef in Falcon Heights

I am 20 year restaurant veteran that is looking to share my experience and love of food with whomever hires me. I have cooked in Seattle, Portland, Twin Cities, Chicago, and most recently I worked a small Forbes 5 star resort in Wyoming which was a very wonderful experience. I love to share my passion for cooking and the culture and shared history we all can find that connects so many different people and places thru food and cooking. I am personally enjoy traveling, outdooring, Urban and Rural exploring, hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking. I would love to share my passion for food with your family or company!

For me, cooking is...

My Life's blood its what drives my passion, I feel at home in the kitchen cooking for people sharing my true passion!

I learned to cook at...

My parents and home, then a little at school, then dozens of professional kitchens, But the learning never stops i buy new books all the time.

A cooking secret...

Soul, Every chef i cook for describes my food as this i just like to add that extra something to everything, think of it as more soulful than anything

My menus

Korea Dinner Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Korean Beef tartare w/ grilled bread, gojuchang aioli, shiso, pickled peppers

Pork and Kim chee Dumpling w/ soy ginger dipping sauce

Korean chicken wings w/ gojuchang glaze, kim chee, pickled carrots

Marinated salmon w/ seasoned rice, pickled turnip, avocado, Soy sesame dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Kale salad w/ sesame vinaigrette, carrots, avocado

Cold soba noodle, soy dashi, herbs, ferments,

Wedge salad w/ kim chee ranch w/ carrots, blue cheese, roasted tomato

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Kalbi marinated Steak w/ charred broccolini, wasabi potato pave soy ginger demi

Fried Korean chicken meal w/ kim chee slaw, spicy mac and cheese, honey biscuits, wasabi mash potato

Crispy Pork Belly w/ kim chee fried rice, wok fried bok choy, spicy Korean demi

Gojughang glazed Salmon w/ roasted sweet potato, and charred broccolini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha chocolate pot du crème, mint whip and dark chocolate shavings

Passion fruit panna cotta w/ chocolate crumble

Trio of sorbertto (Balsamic strawberry, Rosemary Lemon, Chocolate)

Oaxacan Nights

STARTER

All inclusive

Scallop aguachile, jalapeno lime dressing, crispy garlic, micro cilantro

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Romaine hearts salad w/ cilantro lime dressing, tortilla strips, pickled onion, avocado, quesco fresco

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef Barbacoa w/ banana leave smoked and the slow braised beef chuck rubbed with aromatic chili paste

Garlicky refried black beans and cumin scented rice

Corn elote w/ fresh cheese, lime cream, cilantro, tortilla crumble

Guacamole, charred tomato salsa, warm tortilla chips, fresh made taco shells

DESSERT

All inclusive

Passion fruit panna cotta w/ chocolate crumble

Ugraded south east asain full Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Thai bar snacks and hand held bites

Assortments of grilled skewers ( pork, chicken, shrimp, mushroom, squash, leeks) spicy dipping sauces

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Charred cucumber salad w/ garlic crisp, mint, blistered tomatoes

Raw veg and herb salad with lime fish sauce vin, crunchy noodles, peanuts, spicy glazed srimp

Roasted mushroom salad w/ fried chili garlic oil, mint, cilantro,

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Whole fried fish w/ assorted dipping sauces and herbs and greens

Braised beef khao soi ( northern Thai aromatic Muslim style curry) served with noodles and assorted garnisments

Pok Pok Carmelized garlic fish sauce glazed wings w/ cucumber and sticky rice

Roasted Pork w/ lemon grass broth, chili garlic paste, rice, chinese broccoli

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mango and sticky rice (trust me it’s amazing)

Chocolate lava cake w/ grand mariner salted caramel sauce

Simple Thai Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Oyster w/ lime mignonette, cilantro juice

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Raw veg and herb salad with lime fish sauce vin, crunchy noodles, peanuts, spicy glazed srimp

Roasted mushroom salad w/ fried chili garlic oil, mint, cilantro,

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Cornish Hen (stuffed w/ lemongrass, chili, galagngal, turmeric, garlic lime)

Braised beef khao soi ( northern Thai aromatic Muslim style curry) served with noodles and assorted garnisments

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mango and sticky rice (trust me it’s amazing)

Upgraded French Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie and Cheese board (with locally source fresh cheese and meats) dried fruits, jam, mustards and fresh baked bread

Seafood tower, crudo, oysters, crab, and the accompaniments

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

French Onion soup W/ beef bone broth base, cave aged comte cheese, french baguette

Crab Cake w/ red pepper fennel slaw, lemon caper sauce, frisee

Spinach a la Lardon ( baby spinach greens w/ warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, soft poached egg, toasted bread chunks

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Steak au Poivre w/ creamy mash potatoes, roasted asparagus

Chicken Roulade stuffed with pork apple sausage w/ Calvados Demi glacé, Roasted root vegtables, lightly dressed greens

Duck breast a la Orange w/ Buttery black beluga lentils, roasted whole carrot and parsnips

French seafood stew w/ bass, mussels, clams, shrimp, fennel tomato saffron broth, lemon aioli, grilled bread

Roasted Pork Roast, roasted tomato herb broth, roasted carrots, creamy warm grains

DESSERT

All inclusive

Apple tartin w/ apple brandy carmel sauce and homemade French Tahitian ice cream

Chocolate lava cake w/ grand mariner salted caramel sauce

Simple French Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Canapés ( crab salad, northern waters smoked fish mousse, creamy egg tartlet)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

French Onion soup W/ beef bone broth base, cave aged comte cheese, french baguette

Spinach a la Lardon ( baby spinach greens w/ warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, soft poached egg, toasted bread chunks

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Steak au Poivre w/ creamy mash potatoes, roasted asparagus

Duck breast a la Orange w/ Buttery black beluga lentils, roasted whole carrot and parsnips

King salmon w/ potato cake, French cider buerre blanc, pancetta, apple fennel salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Apple tartin w/ apple brandy carmel sauce and homemade French Tahitian ice cream

Chocolate lava cake w/ grand mariner salted caramel sauce

Upgraded Italian Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Anti pasto (stuffed peppers, roasted artichoke spread, soft cheeses, salmui, cured olives, dried fruit, crackers, Italian bread)

Burrata w/ marinated tomatoes, herb pistou, toothy bread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Kale ceaser salad w/ lemon ceaser dressing, shaved parm, toasted bread chunks

Tuscany bean salad w/aromatics herbs, pancetta, lemon vinaigrette

Herb goat chz farm egg ravolia w/ garlic lemon pepper butter sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Italian seafood stew w/ bass, mussels, clams, shrimp, fennel tomato saffron broth, lemon aioli, grilled bread

Braised Lamb w/ home made noodles and red wine tomato braised lamb

Lemon Herb marinated Roasted whole Chicken w/ Chili roasted potatoes, roasted califlower

Roasted Pork Roast, roasted tomato herb broth, roasted carrots, creamy parm polenta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pistachio panna cotta w/ raspberry macertion, cocoa nibs

Chocolate lava cake w/ Limoncello crème anglaise

Citrus semolina cake w/ Fennel orange glaze

Simple Italian Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Anti pasto (stuffed peppers, roasted artichoke spread, soft cheeses, salmui, cured olives, dried fruit, crackers, Italian bread)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Kale ceaser salad w/ lemon ceaser dressing, shaved parm, toasted bread chunks

Tuscany bean salad w/aromatics herbs, pancetta, lemon vinaigrette

Fresh garden green salad, carrots, beets, cucumber, creamy home made Italian dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared Buttery Whitefish w/ saffron tomato fennel stew, grilled bread on the side and cracked olives

Braised Lamb w/ home made noodles and red wine tomato braised lamb

Lemon Herb marinated Roasted whole Chicken w/ Chili roasted potatoes, roasted califlower

DESSERT

All inclusive

Citrus semolina cake w/ Fennel orange glaze,

Chocolate lava cake w/ Limoncello crème anglaise

Chef Ian's reviews

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10 services

Our experience with Chef Ian was stellar - he was so kind and willing to work with me on developing a fabulous menu to celebrate my husband. His communication ahead of the event was prompt and thorough. He arrived on time, was fun and warm while cooking, the meals were presented beautifully and everything tasted delicious.