Chef Jacques Jean-Kaalstad

Personal Chef in Mascotte

From Executive Chef JacQues:

Specializing in modern french cuisine with flavor profile knowledge in several other cuisines!

20+ years working in the hospitality industry in multiple settings from casual, banquet, catering, & fine dining throughout my career.

Yes, we cater to most diets and restrictions!

You’ll love the flavor depth we create offering custom chef-crafted menus. That you help create and we elevate! Or perhaps looking for a tasting menu that can take you across the world ???? Right in your seat!

To start a menu consultation is required for our services to better actualize your event hopes.

As we navigate through the event needs & timeline. Coordinating your event with a positive and professional atmosphere for any occasion!

We’re dedicated to providing you with elegant service and mouthwatering food you’ll be talking about for years to come!

The best way to reach out to us is through our website or Instagram as we are on many platforms and we're catering many events!

“Looking Forward to Serving You!”

-inGenious Team

For me, cooking is...

An outlet for creativity, an artistic education of what we eat and the process that food goes through to reach our palate.

I learned to cook at...

I honed my skills through Professional culinary techniques, & working at some of Orlando's premium restaurants, & hotels!

A cooking secret...

Detail, Creativity, Passion

My menus

Italian Influence Menu

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Garlic Ciabatta topped w/ Italian Salad

Mozzarella | Served w/ Heirloom Tomato Relish | Balsamic Reduction | Brown Butter Crostini | Micros

Pecorino Potato Croquettes w/ Fresh Preserved Lemon Ricotta

Eggplant Caponata

Prosciutto & Melon Skewers

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesar Salad | Crisp Romaine | House-made Caesar Dressing | Parmigiana Reggiano | Lemon Zest

Meatball Pomodoro|Parmesan

Ravioli| Cream Sauce | Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano | Garnishes

Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta w/ Honey & Thyme

Arancini with Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Ragu | Slow Stewed Braised Beef in a Red Wine Tomato Reduction | Served w/ Cavatappi

Creamy Alfredo | Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce | Shaved Parmesan (shrimp, chicken or Vegetarian)

Chicken Parmesan Crusted in Parmesan and Herbs | Served w/ Linguine | 8 Hour Marinara |

Sous Vide Chicken Breast w/ Mushroom Demi | Risotto | Roasted Vegetable Medley

Pork Milanese Served w/ Arugula | Parmesan Cream | Lemon Segments | Twice Fried Potatoes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cherries Poached in Red Wine w/ Mascarpone Cream

Frozen Chocolate Chip Meringata w/ Espresso Ganache

Tiramisu

Affogato w/ Vanilla Gelato & Espresso Ganache

Panna Cotta w/ Strawberry Coulis

Brunch

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Mother Earth Fruit Platter

FIRST COURSE

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Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

MAIN COURSE

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Candied Suga Spice Hickory Thick Cut Bacon

Twice Fried Breakfast Potatoes With Herb Compound Butter Tossed With Toasted Black Pepper Seasoned To Perfection Finished With Fine Herb Compound Butter

DESSERT

All inclusive

Waffles With Brown Butter Maple Syrup

American - French Fusion

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Mini Brie & Fig Tartlets

Smoked Salmon Blinis w/ Lemon Crème Fraîche

Truffle Deviled Eggs

Mushroom & Gruyère Tart

Savory Gougères (Cheese Puffs)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Classic French Onion Soup

Garden Salad w/ Champagne Vinaigrette

Seared wrapped Asparagus w/ Lemon Hollandaise

Fried Green Tomatoes | Leafy Greens | Sherry Vinaigrette | Balsamic Reduction | Zesty Remoulade

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

|Airline Chicken breast | Cointreau Reduction | Sous Vide Marble Potatoes | Seasonal Vegetables

Braised Short Ribs w/ Cognac Demi| Whipped Potatoes | Seasonal Vegetables

Seared Salmon w/ Beurre Blanc |Risotto| Seasonal Vegetables

Pan-Roasted Duck Breast w/ Blackberry Gastrique|Celeriac Puree| Seasonal Vegetables

Potato Gratin Dauphinois| Garlic Green Beans| Mix Salad

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse Cake | Ganache | Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Crème Brûlée w/ Fresh Berries

Lemon Soufflé w/ candied lemon

Profiteroles w/ Vanilla Cream

Pear Frangipane Tart

InGenious Experience

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Citrus Salad

Espresso Crusted Beef Carpaccio

Autumn Squash Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Ahi Tuna Crudo

Canoas De Plátanos Maduros”

Chestnut Bisque

Pork & Veal Agnolotti

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Wellington

Black Cod

Eye of Ribeye

Seared Chilean Sea Bass in Brown Butter

Escabeche Pork Tenderloin

DESSERT

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Yaourt et patê aux Noisettes

Passion Fruit Entrement

Apple a'la Mode

Creme Brulee Tart

United Kingdom Menu

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Mini Yorkshire Pudding Bites w/ Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream

Cheddar & Chive Scones

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Savory Sausage Rolls

Warm Tomato Tart w/ Basil Pesto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

English Garden Pea Soup

Roasted Beetroot Salad w/ Goat Cheese

Stilton & Walnut Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fish & Chips | Twice Fried Chips | Mushy Peas | Chef Crafted Tartar Sauce

Steak & Ale Pie

Roasted Herb Chicken w/ Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables

Bangers & Mash w/ Onion Gravy

Shepherd’s Pie

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Biscoff Mousse Cake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

English Trifle

Bread & Butter Pudding

Lemon Posset w/ Shortbread

Mediterranean Visits

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Naan & Hummus|Garlic Roasted Hummus|Cold Pressed Olive Oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Marinated Castelvetrano & Kalamata Olives | Feta | Sourdough A Mediterranean-inspired selection of buttery Castelvetrano and briny Kalamata olives, marinated with citrus, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Served alongside creamy feta cheese

Charred octopus, expertly prepared and lightly charred, served atop smoky romesco sauce and accented with vibrant Calabrian pesto. Finished with slow-roasted tomato confit and crisp shaved radish

Fried Calamari | Arrabbiata | Lemon Lightly seasoned calamari, delicately fried until golden and crisp, served with a vibrant house-made arrabbiata sauce and fresh lemon

Spinach Grilled Cheese with Artichoke Cream Golden, buttery artisan bread grilled until crisp and filled with a blend of melted cheeses, tender sautéed spinach, and a silky artichoke cream

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

|Grilled Kabobs|Creamy Tarragon Yogurt|Basmati Rice|Mediterranean Medley

DESSERT

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Pistachio Cheesecake A velvety pistachio-infused cheesecake nestled atop a buttery biscuit crust, finished with roasted pistachios, delicate whipped cream, and a drizzle of honey

Pistachio Orange Honey Cake A tender pistachio cake infused with fresh orange zest and fragrant wildflower honey, finished with a citrus-honey glaze and roasted pistachios

Baklava Trifle Layers of honey custard, crisp phyllo shards, toasted walnuts, pistachios, and cinnamon-spiced cream

Seasonal Fish Menu

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Parmesan shortbreads w/micro arugula tomato jam, balsamic glaze

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Creme Brulee|Seasonal Berries, Freeze Dried Berries, Mint

Itadakimasu

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Gangum Style Eggrolls

FIRST COURSE

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Mushroom Dashi| Charred Bok Choy| Crispy Scallions| Popped Rice

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken Katsu| Steamed Rice| Stir fried vegetables| Micro Cilantro

DESSERT

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Cinnamon Tossed Donuts| Green Tea Ice Cream| Sweet Rice Cake

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Chef Jacques's reviews

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113 services

Chef JacQues was wonderful, he not only was our private chef, we asked him to make the experience an interactive cooking class AND dinner and he was incredible. From set up (and bringing EVERYTHING we needed and more!) to teaching, our delicious meal, and his remarkable clean up (the whole kitchen was spotless before we finished eating and then he did our dishes too!) it was an incredible experience and one we can't wait to have again. Thanks for a great birthday!

JacQues Jean-Kaalstad was our chef and he was incredible. The food, the clean up, everything was spot on. What a great professional and polite person with a laugh that puts a smile in your soul.

Chef JacQues was absolutely amazing!! So personable and a master at his craft!! We had an amazing experience and can’t wait to do it again!!

JacQues and his team are fantastic! He was able to accommodate our large party (18 adults, 15 kids) which had various dietary restrictions for multiple meals. JacQues is friendly, communicative and our meals were delicious (plus, he cleaned everything up afterwards)! Would highly recommend!

Chef JacQues is an absolute delight! Starting from the planning process, I could tell he had a great vibe and attitude, and would be a great fit for our group. He was very prompt with his pre-planning communication with me and we easily found dishes we’d enjoy. Chef JacQues arrived at 2:30 for our 6:30 service. He brought absolutely everything he needed to prepare dinner… pots, pans, utensils, gadgets, etc which was a relief since we were staying in a rental house. He set a gorgeous table scape and explained each dish thoroughly. The food was delicious! We had arancini, caprese with tomato relish, chicken Marsala and topped off with tiramisu for our birthday girl. Everything was gorgeously presented, large portions and most importantly, tasted excellent! Would hire Chef JacQues again in a heartbeat.

An absolutely fabulous evening from start to finish. I chose my own personal menu, JaQuis was aware of my allergies and produced the most amazing meal. The flavours and textures of the food melded together to produce a feast for the palate. He was also personable and entertaining and I would highly recommend him.

What an absolutely amazing experience and service. The food was amazing! The service was amazing! And the personal touch and flexibility was amazing! 10/10 and would definitely book Chef JacQues and Lamanda again!!! Thank you both so much, my wife was pleasantly surprised and pleased with her gift! Private Feedback: Thank you so much for the flexibility and service! You all made me feel as though I got exactly what I paid for and I appreciate that!

The experience was top tier!! This was my family's 1st Christmas Vacation and Che JacQues and staff were very professional and the food was exquisite, 10 out of 10!!!! We ate and left no crumbs, LITERALLY. Chef shared some of his recipes and techniques with us as well. Definitely recommend booking Chef JacQues and will definitely book again the next time we're in Florida. Private Feedback: Again, thank you Chef JacQues for providing my family and I such a wonderful experience this past week for our 1st Family Christmas vacation. Everyone is still talking about how extremely good the food was 10/10!! Can't waitto book you again. Niketa and family ????

Everything was great!

Chef JacQues and staff delivered exceptional service and the food was absolutely amazing 10/10!! Chef and his staff shared stories with my family and I and even a few recipes. Chef was a pleasure to have and we certainly recommend them. Will most definitely book again the next time we're in Florida.

We had booked earlier in our vacation for brunch, an after having it we requested to have him come back and serve his dinner menu! Everything was absolutely amazing! My 11 year old nephew with taste buds of a five year old, even indulged in each meal and absolutely loved everything agreeing with everyone else- that it was the best meals of his life! Thank you again for an amazing experience we hope to see you again on our next vacation! Private Feedback: Thank you again for everything!

Absolutely recommend, the best brunch my family and I have ever had. We had him come back a few days later before our trip ended to serve dinner as well. He sets such an amazing atmosphere from beginning to end, is very good with the flow and will attend to any an all needs! Please don’t think twice about booking he can accommodate all. Private Feedback: Thank you again for everything it was absolutely amazing! Hope to book with you again the next time we’re in the area.

Oh, this is sooo much nicer than I planned. Not that I doubted, but it was my first time booking through Airbnb. The rave reviews (including this one) are true. It was organized, easy, and relaxing experience from booking to the very end. Chef Jaquis is legit. The food was delicious and flavorful. We had extras ????????. His team was lovely and professional. It was magical, book them today. Private Feedback: Thank you so much for such a special birthday brunch!

Great experience! A lot of fun for my teen son. Delicious food!

This dude is the GOAT!!!!

Great presentation The food was delicious, highly recommended!

The Orlando Memoires was very good. The presentation was very good and the meals were very flavorful.

The experience was amazing! My family and I enjoyed the delicious brunch Chef Jacques prepared for us. He was so helpful and patient with my requests from the very first inquiry. He arrived on time and did his magic. I really love the jazz He played while preparing our brunch, it added a nice touch. I've already recommended Chef Jacques and the experience to friends and will definitely be booking Chef when I return back to Orlando!

We had high tea for a bachelorette weekend and the experience far exceeded our expectations! They came and decorated everything beautifully and in theme. They did a great job making sure our dietary restrictions were addressed. They talked to us about some of the history behind tea. It was all fabulous! Private Feedback: Thank you again for such a great time. We loved Lamanda! The only piece of constructive feedback I have is that I wasn’t expecting set up to take so long so that could be communicated more. All the set up was beautiful though so very much worth the wait!

Chef Jacques was amazing from beginning to end. We were on our multi generational family vacation and wanted to do something different, so we hired Chef Jacques. Chef was well prepared and started working his magic immediately. We went with the brunch menu, on paper it look like a simple breakfast. However, Chef added his own spin on things and it was all delicious Fluffy but just enough crunch on the waffles with savory syrup, fresh fruit, eggs and more . I would definitely recommend hiring Chef Jacques.