Chef John Steiding

Private Chef in Marietta

Chef John started his culinary journey at 14 years old, washing dishes and bussing tables. At 15 he moved up to making pizzas and by 18 he was a closing manager and could prepare every dish on the menu. He spent the next 7 years travelling from restaurant to restaurant, learning his craft from a variety of excellent chefs. At 25 he accepted his first “executive chef” position. And over the next 20+ years he has prepared meals for two presidents, one first lady, several world diplomats and handfuls of famous athletes and musicians. In his career he has been an executive chef, personal chef for a sorority house, resident chef at an art museum, has written a cookbook, worked as the director of training for a company and most recently as the resident culinary instructor with a national culinary store chain. Chef has a Bachelor’s Degree and in his spare time loves to work in his carpentry shop.

For me, cooking is...

My life's passion. I have found that I the only thing I enjoy more than cooking is sharing my culinary knowledge.

I learned to cook at...

I first learned to cook at the age of 13 when I joined the Boy Scouts. At 14 I was dishwashing in a restaurant. At 20, apprenticing to be a chef.

A cooking secret...

Knowing that every ingredient has a unique flavor and purpose, then finding it's secret hidden use.

My menus

Vegetarian Italian

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Oils and Dips - A variety of Olive Oils and Vinegars arranged with spices and herbs for a unique small bites experience

Focaccia Bread - handmade focaccia bread

FIRST COURSE

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Insalata Caprese - heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Fettuccine Con Panna - Fresh, from scratch, homemade Pasta tossed with classic Parmesan Sauce

Cacio e Pepe - Fresh, from scratch, homemade Pasta tossed with butter, black pepper and Romano cheese

Verdu Mista - A roasted blend of eggplant, squash, onion, tomatoes, olives and artichokes tossed together with herbs and olive oil

Giardino Pasta al Pesto - Fresh, from scratch, homemade Pasta tossed with homemade Basil Pesto and Garden Vegetables

DESSERT

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Italian Dessert Flight - one mini cannoli, one affogato (gelato drowned in espresso), one demi panna cotta

Italian Coffee Service - serving espresso, cappuccino and lattes

Veal Osso Bucco Milanese

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Antipasto (Italian Appetizer) Flight - arancini (fried parmesan risotto balls), homemade meatball (hand packed, baked and finished in homemade red sauce), grilled polenta with grilled vegetables and a basil cream sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Insalata Caprese - Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Cacio e Pepe - Fresh, from scratch, homemade Pasta tossed with butter, black pepper and Romano cheese

Veal Osso Bucco Milanese - Veal Shank, slow cooked with tomato and vegetable ragout

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Mini Cannoli - Freshly stuffed with homemade cannoli cream and finished in crushed pistachios and dark chocolate shavings

20th anniversary

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5 Lettuce Salad - A blend of five different lettuce tossed with a homemade vinaigrette and topped with pine nuts, goat cheese and heirloom tomatoes

FIRST COURSE

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Five Onion, Onion Soup - A twist on the classic that consist of leeks, yellow onion, white onion, red onion, spring onion and a touch of sherry

MAIN COURSE

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Filet au Poivre with a Brandy Cream Sauce - USDA Prime Filet, hand cut, encrusted with cracked black pepper then seared to perfection and served with a brandy cream sauce

Chive, Gruyere and Sour Cream Twice Baked Potato - a steakhouse classic, the twice baked potato with the best ingredients

DESSERT

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Flourless Chocolate Cake - rich, delicious, yes please. Served with a perfect raspberry sauce and fresh whipped cream with raspberries

Italian For Two

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Arancini - fried parmesan risotto balls served on a pool of fresh marinara sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Insalata Caprese - Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Giardino Pasta al Pesto - Fresh, from scratch, homemade Pasta tossed with homemade Basil Pesto and Garden Vegetables

Broccolini Fettuccine Con Panna - Fresh, from scratch, homemade Pasta tossed with classic Parmesan Sauce and blanched broccolini

11 Layer Lasagna - Fresh pasta sheets layered with homemade red sauce, ground beef and sausage and a mixture of cheeses. Baked to perfection

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Mini Cannoli - Freshly stuffed with homemade cannoli cream and finished in crushed pistachios and dark chocolate shavings

Latin American Dinner For Two (fish and chicken)

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Chicken and Bean Tamales - slow cooked chicken verde, black beans and cojita cheese

Shrimp Ceviche - shrimp and lime juice topped with a fresh pico de gallo. Served with fresh fried corn tortillas

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Street Corn - Broiled with Cotija Cheese and Lime Creme

Homemade Tortillas - Homemade flour tortillas, hand pressed in your home

Taco Fixings - limes, crème, cilantro, cotija cheese, red and green salsa, traditional escabeche

Roasted Mojo Chicken - marinated in orange and lime with traditional spices, this chicken is the quint essential Latin American dish. Served with Chef John's mole sauce

Arroz Poblano - roasted poblano peppers are infused into this rice dish to give it a deep earthy flavor

DESSERT

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Latin American Flan

Max Japanese

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Clear (Steakhouse Onion) Soup - That classic Japanese Steak House style soup. A few shaved mushrooms and green onions in a clear chicken broth

Seaweed Salad - Fresh seaweed, chopped finely and marinated with a soy ginger dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Sushi Boat - A combination of Makizushi, Nigirizushi, Oshizushi, Uramaki and Sashimi

Sashimi Display - a cold board (frozen slate) of various sashimi (sushi grade fish) offerings

DESSERT

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Chocolate Wontons

Kosher Dinner

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates - Beautiful Medjool dates stuffed with a tangy goat cheese and lemon stuffing topped with a sprinkle of crushed pistachio

5 Lettuce Salad - A blend of five different lettuce tossed with a homemade vinaigrette and topped with pine nuts, goat cheese and heirloom tomatoes

Cheese and Olive Plate - a starter plate of Mediterranean cheeses, olives and other delicacies

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean Rice Pilaf - Basmati Rice steeped with herbs and spices

Perfectly Seared New York Strip - Perfectly seared and carved. Topped with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil

Grilled Mediterranean Zucchini and Eggplant - marinated and grilled zucchini and eggplant. Topped with fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Olive Oil Cake - Durham wheat and olive oil make this cake sinfully Mediterranean with a hint of orange zest

Sushi Night

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FIRST COURSE

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Miso Soup - A Japanese Tradition, Miso Soup is prepared with fresh homemade Dashi, vegetables, tofu and a blend of secret spices

Dim Sum - Bamboo steamers filler with dumplings and buns

MAIN COURSE

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Sushi Boat - A combination of Makizushi, Nigirizushi, Oshizushi, Uramaki and Sashimi

Plum Wine and Sake

DESSERT

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Fortune Cookie

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Chef John's reviews

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66 services

Chef John was very incredible

Chef John was amazing!!! Our food was so incredibly fresh and delicious. The entire experience from the first message to him leaving our home was exceptional. The menu was perfect for us. He ensured everything was to our liking and even included our little 1 yr old in the process. I would absolutely recommend!!

John was very polite and presented the delicious meals beautifully. Arrived perfectly on time and did a great job cleaning up as well. Packed up our leftovers for us as well. 10/10 experience!

Chef was amazing! A true entertainer as well as a wonderful chef. His stories kept us engaged and laughing all through dinner service. This was the first time I had a chef to my home and I will recommend Chef John to anyone. Already looking forward to our next meal with him! 11/10

Chef John was fantastic! He really made our Valentine's Weekend special with exactly the low-key atmosphere we wanted. Prior to the dinner, Chef John communicated clearly and timely. He made adjustments to the menu based on our likes. He made a delicious meal with plenty of leftovers!

Chef John was AMAZING! He went out of his way to provide the absolute best experience for me and my guests. He had cocktails ready for guests as they arrived, brought flowers to put on the table, and had an amazing personality! Did I mention the food was incredible?! He was better than I could ever imagine! Would recommend 110%!

Awesome experience. Did a at home cooking class with the family including two kids (2yr old and 4yr old). Would do it again!

The greatest dining experience I’ve ever had. Chef was super supportive, communicative and passionate. I will be working with him again, he’s amazing!!!

Chef John provided a great evening. His fresh sushi was delicious and the presentation showed care and attention to detail. Very engaging and open to questions and conversation.

Chef John was incredible. He was patient and very accommodating while making the menu. He was very entertaining and educational throughout making the meal and used only the best ingredients. He also made extra food for us and stored it in our containers which we enjoyed for days after. He offered trio samplers for every part of the meal so we got to try many different dishes. Couldnt recommend him more

Highly recommended! My best friend loved him and said this was the best birthday ever!!!

Chef John was the perfect fit for our office Christmas party. Not only was the food amazing but his stories and entertainment made the evening. He was very engaged with all the people there and we all learn some new techniques and cooking skills from Chef John. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a great meal and an even better experience.

I hired Chef John to cook for my parent's 30th wedding anniversary, and they could not have been any happier with the experience. They both raved about every item and every detail. He was attentive, prepared, and an incredible chef. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a unique, elegant, and delicious meal. I can't wait to book him again soon, but for myself this time. 10 out of 10 stars! Thank you, Chef John.

Great food and and lovely demeanor. Our daughter was thrilled. John was so careful and respectful of our dietary requirements and the leftovers were deliciously fabulous!

Chef John and his assistant were incredible! His communication prior to and leading up to the dinner was amazing and reassured me that we'd made the right choice. Our rental home was lacking in dishware, but Chef John had EVERYTHING needed and with a smile. The food was fantastic and our group of 9, all would have done the experience over again the next day. Don't hesitate to book him. You'll be very happy you did!

Chef John provided an incredible, memorable evening for a special birthday. The menu he proposed showed that he listened to our interests and likes, and prepared a delicious, visually appealing 5 course meal. Loved every bite! And when all was said and done, his cleanup was immaculate. I would highly recommend Chef John.

Amazing job. It was a very fun experience, chef John is engaging and very educated. We had a blast. The food was very very good. Surprising, the portion sizes were very large with plenty of left overs. I would strongly recommend chef John!

Chef John was a delight! My wife and I hired him to cook for our anniversary dinner because we have a newborn, and we couldn't have had a better experience! He was full of great stories and very attentive to all of the details! We will have him back for sure!

Chef John was amazing! He was funny and cooked such a wonderful meal. We will definitely be requesting him again

Food was good could have used a larger variety of food