Private Chef James Manzano

I’ve been in the restaurant industry since I was 18 and have worked in small towns in rural Kentucky to big hotels in Austin. I was born in Caifornia but consider Texas to be my home, with me living most of my life there.

I have been in Baton Rouge for about a year and a half and am looking to start up my personal chef business again. I focus on Italian and Mexican cuisine, though I do branch out and try other food as well.

At home I don’t cook certain dishes, just whatever spices/herbs I feel like having. Currently I work at a Greek restaurant as a server and is my new venture into the front of the house to learn more about the entire industry.

For me, cooking is...

A way to better enjoy the day and spend time with people who’s company you enjoy.

I learned to cook at...

Home with family, YouTube, the internet, TV, restaurants.

A role model in the kitchen is...

It may sound corny, but everybody’s grandma. After all, who makes the best ____?

A cooking secret...

Cook the food that makes you happy, and enjoy with wine.

My menus

French

STARTER

All inclusive

Salad Lyonnaise

Fondue

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

French Onion Soup

Leek Gratin

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon Meringue Pie

Mediterranean and more

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Minestrone

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roast Beef

Gnocchi

DESSERT

All inclusive

Rumchata Cheesecake

Mediterranean

STARTER

All inclusive

Caesar Salad

Gyro Setup

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Djuvec Rice

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Gnocchi with a tomato sauce and pancetta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Mexican

STARTER

All inclusive

Pico de gallo

Queso, or Queso Fundido

Taco Setup with any type of meat

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Enchiladas (your choice of meat)

Mexican Rice

Elotes off the cob

Cast Iron Carne Asada with Green peppers and white onions

DESSERT

All inclusive

Rumchata Cheesecake

Fruit Platter

Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta and Tapenade with Crostini

Assorted Fried Pizzas

Caesar Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arancini with a marinara or lemon garlic aioli dipping sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Gnocchi with a creamy pesto sauce and bacon

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

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Chef James's reviews

4.93

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6 services

James provided a wonderful experience. Each item that he prepared was delicious. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed.

James was incredible. He was attentive, thoughtful and the food was great. Seriously, it was one of the best meals my friends and I have ever had.

We were incredibly impressed. Our chef went above and beyond in making our evening memorable and delicious. We can’t say enough about his attention to our specific requests and needs. The food was amazing and plentiful. James was on time, was personable and professional.

James was absolutely amazing! Food was fantastic - and honestly so much of it! He was beyond accommodating and made everything just so special. I would highly recommend him!

He was very well organized, professional, and friendly. The food was top notch!! It felt like we were in an upscale restaurant. He was definitely the man for the job!!! Oh, and the food was very delicious!!!