Chef John Steiding
Private Chef in Marietta
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Chef John is well versed in cuisine from all over the world: French, Jamaican, Korean, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Mexican and Regional American.
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.

More about me
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
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
Street Corn - Broiled with Cotija Cheese and Lime Creme
Homemade Gluten Free Tortillas - Homemade gf flour tortillas.
Fixings - limes, cilantro, red and green salsa, escabeche, mole
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
Birthday Cake - completely customizable birthday cake.
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Sushi Display - A combination of Makizushi, Nigirizushi, Oshizushi, Uramaki and Sashimi
Miso Soup - A Japanese Tradition, Miso Soup is prepared with fresh homemade Dashi, vegetables, tofu and a blend of secret spices
Clear (Steakhouse Onion) Soup - That classic Japanese Steak House style soup. A few shaved mushrooms and green onions in a clear chicken broth
Egg Flower Soup (Egg Drop Soup) - Clear chicken broth with strands of suspended egg
Chicken Garlic Soup - Thick, creamy chicken and garlic soup
Cold Noodle Salad - Udon noodles, freshly cooked and tossed with a Japanese vinaigrette
Seaweed Salad - Fresh seaweed, chopped finely and marinated with a soy ginger dressing
Steak House Salad - Wedge of iceberg lettuce, slices of cucumber and tomato, topped with a ginger vinaigrette
Yakitori - Bite sized pieces of chicken that are traditionally marinated and grilled
Shogun Steak - Hibachi style USDA Prime New York Strip, marinated, seared, sliced thin
Nikumiso - Ground Pork seasoned with Miso and cooked to perfection
Vegetable Stir-Fry - A kitchen full of vegetables tossed in Sesame Oil, Ginger and Garlic
Karaage - A traditional lightly breaded Fried Chicken
Teriyaki Salmon - Lightly brushed with homemade teriyaki sauce and broiled to perfection. Served with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
Sata Andagi - A Japanese style fried donut. Served with an Anko (sweet Red Bean Paste) drizzle
Chocolate Wontons
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Charcuterie Platter - A variety of imported meats and cheeses displayed with homemade crackers and a variety of crudités
Goat Cheese and Pistachio Stuffed Globe Grape
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
Potatoes Dauphinoise - Thinly slice potatoes prepared heavy cream
Roasted Vegetables - A blend of tomatoes, onions, beans, squash, peppers and herbs roasted to perfection
Chocolate Mousse in a Chocolate Cup - Hand crafted chocolate cups filled with layers of Chocolate Mousse and fresh Whipped Cream
Fresh Fruit Platter - After dinner fruits and cheeses
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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
Insalata Caprese - heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil
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
Italian Dessert Flight - one mini cannoli, one affogato (gelato drowned in espresso), one demi panna cotta
Italian Coffee Service - serving espresso, cappuccino and lattes
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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
Insalata Caprese - Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil
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
Mini Cannoli - Freshly stuffed with homemade cannoli cream and finished in crushed pistachios and dark chocolate shavings
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Charcuterie Platter - A variety of imported meats and cheeses displayed with homemade crackers and a variety of crudités
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
Five Lettuce Salad - A blend of five different lettuce tossed with a homemade vinaigrette and topped with pine nuts, goat cheese and heirloom tomatoes
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
Pommes Anna - Thinly sliced peeled potatoes, layered with butter and spices
Piperade - Straight from the French Basque Country, consisting of tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and Espelette pepper, this dish is often served in the autumn
Chocolate Mousse in a Chocolate Cup - Hand crafted chocolate cups filled with layers of Chocolate Mousse and fresh Whipped Cream
Fresh Fruit Platter - After dinner fruits and cheeses
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East Coast Seafood Flight - Includes one demi Maryland crab cake with crab sauce, one two-bite lobster roll and a demi portion of Carolina shrimp and grits. (1 portion of each per person)
Cobb Salad in Three Acts - A bed of mixed greens and lettuces topped in one third with garden vegetables, one third in grilled chicken and hard cooked egg and one third in a variety of shredded cheeses. Dressed simply with a buttermilk dressing
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon - Seasoned asparagus roasted with lemon, oil and garlic
Perfect Potato Puree - the perfect form of a whipped potato
Triple Tornados of Beef - Three petit filets cooked to perfection and served as one stuffed with boursin cheese and topped with a Burgundy sauce, one au poiv with a brandy cream sauce and the last rubbed with mustard and served with a raspberry compote
Dessert Flight - one mini cannoli stuffed with cannoli cream, one demi crème brulee and one petit afogato (a petit scoop of gelato drowned in espresso)
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Mezze (Mediterranean Appetizer Flight) - goat cheese stuffed Medjool dates, fresh pita with house made hummus, fresh mozzarella and olives and artichokes, almonds and grapes, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese and caramelized onion phyllo cups
Vegetarian Mediterranean Lentil Soup - a traditional blend of vegetables and lentils, spiced with the flavors of the Mediterranean
Herb and Date Cous Cous - Cous Cous steamed with Medjool dates, toasted almonds and fresh herbs
Red Lentil Dahl - A blend of garlic, ginger, spices and vegetables slow cooked with red lentils
Falafel - "Falafel now, feel better later" was the chant of the man selling falafel on the streets of Key West, Florida (the first place Chef ever had falafel). Since then, Chef has perfected his recipe
Grilled Mediterranean Zucchini and Eggplant - marinated and grilled zucchini and eggplant. Served with feta cheese and herbs
Baklava - Homemade, traditional layers of crushed walnuts, pistachios, honey and phyllo dough
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