Chef Jimi Porter
Chef At Home in Jacksonville
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Globally experienced Chef with a rich culinary background spanning over two decades in top-tier restaurants and private homes
I’ve travelled and worked across the globe for over 20years honing my skills and now based in Jacksonville with my young family.
I cook at a very high standard from Japanese, Peruvian, South East Asian, Modern European cuisines to name a few.
I’ve opened close to 30 restaurants and designed concepts all over the world.
I’m very humble and engaging, happy to adapt to any situation.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
My absolute everything
I learned to cook at...
Amazing restaurants all over the world
A cooking secret...
Be humble, you also started at the bottom
My menus
Corn Chowder with Blue Crab
Burrata, Local Citrus & pistachio
Stone Crab Raviolo, Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
Baked Local Fish, Charred Scallions, Spring Peas & Mint
Roast Chicken Airline & Corn Velouté
Crusted Lamb, Spring Peas & Smoked Yoghurt
All Main Courses Served With Seasonal Vegetables
Vegetarian Option Available On Request
Olive Oil Cake, Strawberries, Mascarpone & Basil Syrup
Key Lime Mousse, Coconut Streusel & Candied Citrus
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Rice Crackers
Taiwan Style Pickle Plate
• Pork ribs with sweet soy & sesame
• Crispy vegetarian spring rolls filled with rice noodles & vegetables served with a sweet dipping sauce
• Gem lettuce salad with peanuts, lemongrass & chili
• Spicy Eggplant with chili & black bean sauce
• Crispy eggplant fritter with soy caramel, toasted peanuts & sesame
• Steamed mushroom dumplings with scallion & ginger vinegar
• Steamed shrimp & pork dumpling with ginger broth & scallions
• Crispy braised lamb shoulder with pomegranate & onion salad, steamed buns & peanut sauce
• Slow poached soy chicken with ginger scallion relish & sweet soy sauce
• Cantonese style BBQ roasted pork with aromatic honey sauce
• Crispy duck with steamed pancakes, scallion, cucumber & plum sauce
• Beef & ginger stir fry with broccolini & snap peas
• Sweet & sour chicken with pineapple, bell peppers & onion
• Lightly battered shrimp with citrus & honey sauce
• Special fried rice with shrimp, chicken, pork & egg
• Tofu and tenderstem broccoli with, ginger, snap peas and soy
• Baked cheesecake with white chocolate and ginger
• Baked custard tarts (Yep they're famous in China!)
• Seasonal fruit plate
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Watermelon & jicama with tajin & cilantro
Crispy plantain “salad”, chili syrup, herbs, yoghurt & avocado
Crispy eggplant fritter with soy caramel, toasted peanuts & sesame
Grilled locally caught fish taco, citrus mayonnaise, cilantro & onion
Thinly sliced & seared NY Strip with crispy chili, black vinegar, fresh mint & cucumber
Crispy braised lamb shoulder with pomegranate & onion salad, steamed buns & peanut sauce
Grilled scallop, haricot vert, sweet potato & Aji Amarillo rice milk curry
Baked cheesecake – matcha, white chocolate, ginger, yuzu
Classic tiramisu with coffee, cream & cocoa
Tres leche cake with cinnamon mascarpone, white chocolate & popcorn
Seasonal fruit plate
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Italian Breads & Olive Oil
Creamy burrata cheese with sun dried tomatoes, arugula & herbs (V)
Fancy tomato salad with avocado, red onion, herbs and light Italian vinaigrette (VE)
Fresh tortellini filled with whipped ricotta, roast butternut squash, pinenuts and sage (V)
Wild mushrooms in a roasted garlic cream sauce with aged parmesan and toasted sourdough (V)
Beef carpaccio (raw) with truffle emulsion, crisp salad leaves and herbs
Braised beef ragu, with fresh pappardelle pasta & aged Parmesan
Baked market fish, with green pea and lemon risotto finished with baby spinach
Risotto, with aged Parmesan, truffle & wild mushrooms (V)
Breaded chicken parmigiana, topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella
Sides Are Included: Crispy Fingerlings / Brocolini / Arugula Salad
Classic Tiramisu with coffee, cream & cocoa
Baked cheesecake with fresh berries
International cheeses with chutney and crackers
Seasonal fruit plate
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Shredded chicken mini taco, pico de galo & lettuce
Pork shoulder mini taco, pickled onion & hot sauce
Roast pork belly skewer, crispy pork skin, & honey mustard
Chicken skewer, roast scallion & Japanese bbq sauce
Beef brisket skewer, pickled onion
Garlic shrimp skewer
Peruvian style chicken skewer, cilantro crema
Crispy chicken skewer, buttermilk ranch & dill pickle
Lamb loin skewer, chimichurri
Beef patty Slider, cheese, relish and cheddar
Crispy chicken Slider, buttermilk ranch & dill pickle
Mini pita with cajun chicken, pickled jalapeno and lime yoghurt
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Roast beef, horseradish crème & Honey mustard
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Burrata Cheese with sundried tomato and kalamata pesto (V)
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Diced tuna tartare, sriracha mayo & scallion
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Whipped ricotta with caramelized onion jam (V)
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Shredded chicken with corn remoulade
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Bacon and cheese quiche
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Cheddar & broccoli quiche
Mini Savory Tartlet Shell with Smoked salmon, citrus cream cheese and herbs
Crispy sushi rice topped with King Salmon – Spice can be Medium or spicy (RAW)
Crispy sushi rice topped with Ahi Tuna – Spice can be Medium or spicy (RAW)
Crispy sushi rice topped with Diced beef - Spice can be Medium or spicy (RAW)
Sushi Maki Roll with Asparagus, cucumber, cream cheese, sesame & avocado (V)
Sushi Maki Roll with Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber & scallion (RAW)
Sushi Maki Roll with Salmon, avocado, cucumber & scallion (RAW)
Sushi Maki Roll with Crispy chicken, Japanese mayo, cabbage, bbq sauce, sesame
Mongolian Lamb on rice with Pickled Pomegranate Salad, Cumin, Peanut
King Oyster Mushroom on rice with Soy & Burnt Butter Caramel (V)
Chicken Tare Sticky Rice, Scallion, Sweet Soy
Yunnan Style Beef on rice with Cucumber, Chili, Tofu Oil, Mint
Beef Cheek “Nasi Goreng” Rice, Greens & Omelette
BBQ’d Corn on rice with Tamarind, Sev, Coriander & Caramelized Coconut Yoghurt
Moo Ping Pork on rice with Green Mango Salad, Coconut & Peanut
Pulled Lamb Fregola, Dried Fruit , Rossini Jus, Goats Cheese
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Fish & Chips with tartare sauce
Japanese Dumplings (Please ask for fillings)
Beef & Ginger Stir Fry, Broccoli & Snap Peas
Patatas Bravos with Aioli (V)
Freshly made churros with vanilla dipping sauce and cinnamon sugar
Lemon Meringue Tart
Seasonal Fruit
Traditional keylime tart
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• Fresh Breads & Preserves
• Deli meats & Charcuterie, with pickles and mustard
• Cheese Board of international cheeses, chutneys and crackers
• Fresh Juice
• Greek yoghurt with granola, honey & dried fruit
• Seasonal fruit plate
• Oatmeal with cinnamon & honey
• Fluffy pancakes with maple & blueberry compote
• Classic French toast with maple & crispy bacon
• Scrambled eggs with crispy salami, sundried tomato, aged cheddar & rosemary
• “Huevos rancheros” fried eggs, homemade salsa, queso fresco, corn chips & avocado
• Breakfast tacos with crispy potato, chorizo, monterey jack cheese & pico de galo
• Lox bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese & red onion
• Freshly baked biscuits with pork sausage & gravy
• Breakfast potatoes topped with a fried egg, herbs & crispy bacon
• Jumbo grilled cheese sandwich
• Breakfast Smoothie
• French Pastries
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• Deli meats & Charcuterie, with pickles and mustard
• Cheese Board of international cheeses, chutneys and crackers
• Thinly sliced seabass crudo “Niçoise” style with capers, red onion, olives, herbs and olive oil
• Fancy tomato & basil salad with olive oil & aged balsamic reduction
• Thinly shaved & grilled zucchini with pine nuts, aged Parmesan, fresh mint and peppery vinaigrette
• Truffled mushroom bisque (soup) with toasted sourdough
• Classic Caesar salad with croutons, parmesan dressing and sundried tomato
• Seared seabass with lemon and caper butter & crushed baby potatoes (House Vegetables Included)
• Oven roasted chicken in a French tomato sauce with herbs, red wine & thyme roasted potatoes (House Vegetables Included)
• Steak Frittes – Pan seared 8oz strip steak, hand cut fries & bearnaise or peppercorn sauce (House Vegetables Included)
• Vegetarian dish available on request!
• Lemon Tart with filo and meringue
• Seasonal fruit plate
• Molten Chocolate Lava Cake / Fresh Berries / Mascarpone
• Baked cheesecake with fresh berries
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• Chips & homemade salsas
• Cheese Quesadilla with roasted bell pepper & onion, served with guac, sour cream & pico
• Braised chicken tacos with flour or corn tortilla, pico, shredded lettuce and house salsa
• Watermelon & jicama salad with tajin spice & cilantro
• Queso, pico de galo, guac, sour cream & corn Chips
• Fried corn ribs with cilantro crema, queso fresco & chili salt
Enchilada - Choose Beef / Chicken or Vegetarian for your filling(Choose 2)
Queso / Chili Con Carne or Chicken Gravy for your topping (Choose 1)
Cumin & Tomato Rice
Choose Either Black Beans / Pinto Beans / Refried Beans (Choose 1)
• Tres leche cake with cinnamon mascarpone, white chocolate & popcorn
• Seasonal fruit plate
• Freshly made churros with vanilla dipping sauce and cinnamon sugar
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