Chef Ignacio García Duque

Private Chef In Miami

Experienced Executive Chef with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry, Skilled in Catering, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, and Menu development

I am motivated, determined and relentlessly passionate about bringing my expertise in food and management to support my company. Ignacio Garcia Duque with over 18 years of experience, Mr Garcia has become one of the most accomplished professionals in the culinary arena, specializing in Mediterranean, french , fusion and desserts that have delighted diners in distinguished restaurants throughout Europe, South America, and the united States. His masterful creations, which frequently combine chocolate and fruit in delicious combinations, earn popular acclaim at Francois Payard bakery, Casa Lever, and Maison Kayser in New York, Bonito in st Barthelemy, Yantar and Saint Honore in Caracas, Nodo and Sergi arola in Madrid, Oriol Balaguer in Barcelona and many more. Mr Garcia’s skilled technique, dedication toi the highest quality, and innovation have won praise in critical reviews from the new York times, and time out new York and other media outlet

For me, cooking is...

Passion and life stile

I learned to cook at...

Best restaurants in the world,New York, st Barth’s, Aspen, Madrid, Miami, Barcelona

A cooking secret...

Treating with fresh ingredients, and use best techniques to make the best results

My menus

Mediterranean gourmet

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Cesar salad with croutons and tomato confit and Parmesan tuile

Ahí tuna sashimi hawaii stile and guacamoleAnd ponzu sauce

Fresh lump Crab cake with smoke paprika tártara sauce

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Bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts And maple glaze

Baby organic rugula with roasted beets and goat cheese

Charcuterie board with international cheese, sourdough bread, crackers and olives

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Beef filet mignon with peppercorn saucea and grilled asparagus with Provenza herbs

Surf and turf with lemon grass lobster , filet mignon steak and Demi glacé

Bouillabaisse soup With mahi-mahi with scallops ,shrimps

Mushroom risotto with parmesan cheese and wild shrimps

Steak salted with potatoes , onions, tomatoes and peppers with Asian sauce

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Bourbon pecan pie with vanilla ice crea

Key lime with fresh whipped cream and graham crackers

Cheese cake With chocolate ice cream

Strawberry pavlova and chantilly and salted caramel

Creme brûlée dulce de leche with berries

Vegan gourmet

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Avocado guacamole, coriander, shishito peppers, cucumbers, bread toast

Gazpacho watermelon, tomato, dill, baby carrots, radish and green oil

HUMMUS , peppers, cocumbres, orange, arugula

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KALE SALAD, Kale, fennel, avocado, walnuts and spicy dressing

PUMPKIN SOUP, crunchy sunflower seeds, coconut cheese, crispy bread

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VEGETABLE AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO, onion, garlic, broccoli, cream with dill

Cauliflower , curry sauce, cherry tomatoes, grill potatoes

MUSHROOM SANDWICH , lettuce, tomato, baby arugula, heart of palm

LASAGNA , eggplant, zucchini, cashew mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil

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Chocolate in textures creamy, crunchy and ice cream

Vegan vanilla cheese cake and strawberries

Surprise gourmet

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Charcuterie board with crackers and olives

Cesar salad with croutons and tomato confit

Burrata arugula and peach with balsamic vinaigrette

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Beef carpaccio ,baby arugula with crispy capers and parmesan emulsion

Crab cake with tártara sauce

Baby organic rugula with roasted beets and goat cheese

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Octopus grilled with roasted potatoes and green chimichurri of parsley

Wild mushroom risotto with shrimps and Parmesan foam

Beef filet mignon with peppercorn saucea and grilled asparagus with Provenza herbs

Bouillabaisse soup With mahi-mahi with scallops ,shrimps

Hawaii surf and turf with lemon grass shrimps and beef tenderloin

Ribeye with Demi glacé , truffle smash potatoes

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Key lime with fresh whipped cream

Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla Ice cream

Creme brûlée with berries

Strawberry pavlova and chantilly and salted caramel

French menu

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Cesar salad with croutons and tomato confit

Mousse de foie gras , crackers and blueberries jam

Bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts And maple glaze

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Les moules marinieres, les mussels a la mariniere et white whine

Ratatouille with sourdough bread

Cognac shrimps with beurre blanc

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Pave the salmon roti with ratatouille

Chicken fricasé with mushrooms risotto and Parmesan biscuits

Beef filet mignon with peppercorn saucea and grilled asparagus with Provenza herbs

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Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla Ice cream

Strawberry pavlova and chantilly

Creme brûlée with berries

Lemon pie with brûlée crust

Italian menu

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Charcuterie board with crackers and olives

Burrata arugula and prosciutto and balsamic

Cesar salad mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit

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Beef carpaccio ,baby arugula with crispy capers and parmesan emulsion

Crispy calamari with napolitana sauce

Aubergine parmeiana with mozzarella

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Linguine with white truffle and parmesan

Octopus grilled with roasted potatoes and chimichurri

Grilled shrimp with Parmesan and quinoa and Bisquet

Espagueti bolognese and grated Parmesan

Veal a la milanese with arugula and shaved Parmesan

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Chocolate mousse with gianduja cream and vanilla Ice cream

Tiramisu with sabayon and mascarpone

Vanilla panacotta with berries

Hawaiian gourmet

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Romain Cesar salad with shaved Parmesan and toasted macadamia

Baby organic rugula with roasted beets and goat cheese

Crispy big island chopped salad with honey lemon vinaigrette , edamame and macadamia

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Cucumber crudités with macadamia artichoke dip

Seared ahi sashimi with avocado cream and yuzu

Kayla pork tacos with coriander and pineapple pico de gallo

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Coconut mahi ceviche With lime and coriander

Hawaii surf and turf with lemon grass shrimps and beef tenderloin

Blackened mahi-mahi with Cajun rice and pickled onions

Miso-butter short ribs with Parmesan risotto and kefir grilled asparagus

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Macadamia cheese cake with pineapple

Tropical delight with lilikoi , mango , caramel

Dark chocolate mousse and caramelize macadamia

Mediterranean - spanish

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Cold Tomato soup and cherries

Spanish croquettes with alioli sauce

Grilled bread with tomato confiture and Spanish ham

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Spanish omelette with potatoes confit and onions

Meat balls with tomato provenzal sauce

Cesar salad mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit

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Spanish seafood paella infused with saffron and top with mussels

Octopus grilled with roasted potatoes and chimichurri

Garlic chicken with white wine sauce and confit potatoes

Seafood cazuela soup with mussels , scallops, shrimps

Gambas al ajillo: garlic olive oil shrimps

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Creme brûlée and berries

Arroz con leche Caramel

Chocolate in textures, mousse, cream , ice cream

Crème caramel with whipped cream

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Chef Ignacio's reviews

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57 services

Chef Ignacio executed on a perfect custom Valentine’s Day menu! He was prompt, engaging and the overall experience was amazing.

We had an incredible experience, and would highly recommend our chef Ignacio García Duque!! he was wonderful, and the food was outrageous! We also could not believe the portion size and how big the meal was. Outstanding value for the price!

Very professional and polite . The food was amazing. I will definitely be booking again.

My friends and I had an incredible experience! The food was amazing and the chef and the assistant were so pleasant 10/10 recommend

Ignacio did an incredible job for our private dinner for 8. The food was fantastic and beautifully presented. Ignacio and his assistant left the kitchen better than they found it. Would highly recommend him and certainly will use him again.

Chef Garcia was amazing! It was such a great treat to have 5 star dining in our home. We will definitely be doing this more often.

Chef Ignacio and Vanessa were truly amazing and exceeded my expectations! He was able to revamp his dishes to accommodate my kosher diet. They also went out of their way to reorganize my living/dining area to give it a more intimate feel. This was the perfect anniversary gift. Gentlemen, if you have a special someone in your life this is the way to go! 10/10 will definitely recommend to a friend!

This experience with Chef Ignacio exceeded all of my expectations! He was communicative and accommodating from the beginning and made the entire process from proposal to cleanup flawless. Chef and his assistant Vanessa created an incredible atmosphere from the start. They went above and beyond to set the table and create an ambience that was professional and creative. Chef was friendly and fun, engaging and beyond talented with his culinary skills. Chef mixed and matched the menu selections for us based on our own preferences and made it truly personalized and custom to our wants. The food was next level delicious and the service was 10 stars, truly. My group and I agreed this private chef experience was the best part of our vacation and that we will hire Chef Ignacio again in the future. Don’t hesitate for a second, hire Chef Iganacio if you have the chance!

Chef Ignacio was incredible! So kind and such a talented cook. One of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had along with some of the best food I have ever tasted! Simply excellent!

Chef Ignacio and Vanessa were absolutely fantastic and exceeded our expectations. The food was excellent, the service was fantastic, and they were both so friendly and so humble. We could not have asked for a better experience. Will recommend Chef Ignacio to anyone and everyone that will listen.

Absolutely amazing experience! Chef Ignacio provided an amazing menu. Flexible with our timeline. Impressively navigated our small kitchen and still managed to create an incredible meal! Chef Ignacio is also super friendly and fit right into the party! Would definitely book again and highly recommend it!

Chef Ignacio was incredible. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Hosted this dinner for my mother’s birthday and she was so pleased!