Chef Jose Baranenko
Personal Chef in Longwood
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Passionate Chef who wants to create unforgettable memories through his food. Let's cook!
I am a professional Chef with more than 20 years experience in multiples fields. I defined my style as "Hispanic contemporary"
I have been part of different culinary lines. i worked , Italian, Greek, Mexican, Latin, Mediterranean and my true passion Spaniard cuisine which i found at "Mi Tomatina Paella Bar" from 2010 to 2015 in Winter Park Fl. as the Executive Chef .
In 2015 I had a great experience at "Pepe's Cantina" in Winter Park Fl. as Executive Chef. A Mexican restaurant with a Southern Mexican accent and a contemporary vibe.
In 2018 I decided it was time to open my own business as a Personal Chef/cater. Since then I have been cooking with more passion than ever and having the opportunity to use all the knowledge acquired through these years to please my clients.
"Cooking to live and living to cook"
CHEF NENKO

More about me
For me, cooking is...
My life, I don't see myself doing anything else.
I learned to cook at...
Professionally at "Le Cordon Bleu ".
A cooking secret...
Treat ingredients with respect. Do what you love. Keep it simple, but bold flavors/ presentation.
My menus
ARANCINI// Sicilian fry crispy risotto rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, porcini mushroom, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
CROSTINI/ fire roasted eggplant duxel,
CARPACCIO// thinly sliced filet, with arugula, radish, pickled mushrooms, spicy chili mustard oil, shaved parmigiano chees
OCTOPUS CARPACCHIO/ cooked and chilled, thinly sliced, pepperoncini, onions cippolini, fermented black garlic mostarda gremolata, sour dough crackers
SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread
ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers
CARPACCIO SALAD// golden beets, with arugula, watermelon radish, pickled mushrooms, spicy chili oil and pepperoncini
BURRATA SALAD/ burrata/ cucumber, arugula, basil-parmegiano dressing
ROASTED FENNEL-BEETS SALAD/ orange segments, pickle cippolini onions, mustard citrus dressing
RIBOLLITA/ hearty greens, meaty beans, and plenty of rich olive oil and umami-packed Parmesan
CREAMY PARMESAN MEATBALL SOUP
EGGPLANT ROLANTINI// tofu spinach tomato or mushroom filling, with cashew bechamel, plant base parmesan gratined
FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions
FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce
FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil
BROILED LOBSTER// stuffed with leeks and crispy garlic crumbs
IL POLPO/ Grilled ot stewed octopus, Mediterranean flavors
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (Italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans
CHOCOLATE PANNA-COTA/ with roasted pistachio, baked merengue,
PUMPKIN-GINGERSNAP TIRAMISU// layers of pumpkin-mascarpone custard and gingersnaps brushed with Calvados syrup
TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur
SEMIFREDDO/ Italian semi-frozen ice-cream like dessert (pistaccio, capuchino, or butter scotch)
CANNOLI/ Crispy waffle tube filled with hazelnut ricotta, hazelnut praline, chocolate fudge
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CACHAPAS// sweet yellow corn mini pancakes with Hand cheese (Venezuelan spin of mozzarela cheese)/ fresh cream/ chives. (VENEZUELA/COLOMBIA)
EMPANADAS// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese- spinach, chicken, Or shrimp) served with chive jalapeno aioli (LATIN)
CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Latin sausage wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious, served with garlic-jalapeno sauce
PICANHA SLIDERS/ fired grilled picanha, thinly sliced, served in a bun with saute onions and peppers, greens
CAMARONES A AL DIABLA// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips
CEVICHE// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains
BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (VENEZUELA)
WATERCRESS CEASAR SALAD/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light Caesar dressing
PIZCA ANDINA/Traditional soup from los Andes, Venezuela. Chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables
STREET CORN SALAD/ Spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing
LATIN CAPRESE SALAD/ Grape tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, queso fresco, mint, basil
ASADO NEGRO/ Slow roasted beef with dark, rich raw brown sugar and molasses sauce. (VENEZUELAN)
CHILES RELLENOS // stuffed charred poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, sirloin steak, topped with tomatillo-cilantro salsa and sour cream
PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (BRASIL) BEST STEAK EVER!!
Chaufa, Peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (Chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables
SEAFOOD PAELLA// Scallops, prawns, chicken, mussel, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas
Chicken breast, pan roasted with Spanish sofrito sauce. BOLD FLAVORS
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// Rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ Beans/ zucchini/ asparagus/ broccoli/ Baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)
BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)
Churros// dip fried yucca and potato dough, served with Mexican chocolate sauce or melao (raw brown sugar sauce)
BREAD PUDDING// Dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (LATIN)
FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)
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SHRIMP CIGARS// crispy shrimp wrapped in wonton served with sweet Thai chili sauce
THAI LOLLIPOPS// chicken or shrimp fritters with sweet hot chili sauce
SUMMER ROLLS// rice paper wrapped pork/shrimp and vegetables. With peanut sauce
CHICKEN SATAI// grilled chicken skewers with spicy and tangy peanut sauce
POR STICKERS// pork and/or shrimp , green onions and Asian spices. Served with ponzu dipping sauce
SPRING ROLLS// pork, chicken, or vegetables wrapped and deep fry. Sweet and sour sauce
Asian chopped salad// red cabbage, snow peas, bbq pork, edamame (soybeans), ponzu peanut dressing
THAI PAPAYA SALAD/ thin sliced green papaya, grape tomatoes, thay pepper and crispy noodles
WONTON// shrimp and/or pork dumpling cooked in a chicken broth and shitake mushroom
TSO CHICKEN, deep fry served with hoisin garlic sauce
ORANGE SALMON// with orange ponzu sauce
STIR FRY ( choose 3 ingredientes)// Shrimp/ beef/ chicken/ tofu/ pork. IT comes with vegetables
CHICKEN BREAST// roasted and stuffed with bok choy and shiitake mushroom, orange lemongrass sauce
DUCK BREAST, pan roasted and 5 spices demiglace duck sauce
CHAR SIU PORK RIBS// Asian style bbq. Sweet, sour, smoky
ASIAN STEAK/ grilled Sirloin steak with lemongrass/ginger chimichurri
Sides (choose 2) from/ Fry rice/ lo main/ soba noodles/ steamed rice/ stir-fry vegetables
TURON// Philipino BANANA LUMPIA CRISPY ROLLS/ banana wrapped and deep fry, served asian spices brown sugar sauce, and coconut icecream
ALMOMD FLOAT// Asian style panna-cota with fruits and simple syrup
THAI RICE PUDDING// coconut milk, roasted coconut flakes, fresh mango
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ASPARAGI IN SFOGLIA /Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Puffs with Four Italian Cheeses and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
FOCACCIA// Italian flat bread, topped with sundrie tomato pesto, prosciutto, goat cheese, black olives/ caramelized onions, olive oil
ARANCINI//Sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese/ prosciutto, and spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARMESAN FRITTERS // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella
SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread
ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers
CAESAR SALAD// petite romaine lettuce, prosciutto, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing
STRACCIATELLA// Italian chicken- egg drop soup. Shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs
SALATA// greens, tomato cherry, red onions, cucumber, vinaigrette
MINESTRONE// Italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth
COUNTRY SALATA// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, ricotta cheese, almonds, zucchini, radishes, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
PESCE DEL GIORNO (Catch of the day)// pan seared fish wrapped with prosciutto, topped with pizzaiola sauce
FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil
PESCE DEL GIORNO// Catch of the day) with salsa verde,fresh herbs, capers, and grilled fennel butter and white wine sauce
FILETTO alla Chianti and balsamic demiglaze
FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions
FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce
OSSOBUCO, 5 hours low and slow cooked beef or pork shank in Chianti red wine, stock, vegetables, and aromatics
MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, ricotta, fontina, parmesan cheeses. with creamy lemon/caper sauce
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans
Panna-cota with wild berries compote
TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur
AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
LEMONCELLO CREAM PIE/ crispy phyllo butter crust base, lemon zest
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CROCANTE DE MORCILLA// blood sausage wrapped with phyllo dough/ served with guacamole sauce (guasacaca). MODERN LATIN CUISINE
GATOR STREET TACOS/ corn meal fried gator meat, chipotle sauce, pickle onions, cilantro cabbage slaw
CAMARONES A AL DIABLA// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips
SHRIMP OR FISH AGUACHILE// cucumber, red onions, avocado, cilantro, in spicy chilled serrano green broth (MEXICO)
EMPANADAS// flour dough stuffed with your choice of (shrimp, lamb, or chorizo) served with chive jalapeno aioli
OCTOPUS SALPICON/ tender, flavorful chopped octopus, mixed with onion, pepper, fresh herbs, cilantro jalapeno tangy dressing, served on fried green plantains cups
ESQUITE/ roasted corn kernels mixed with onions, chiles, and aioli sauce, cotija cheese,
PALMITO SALAD// palm heart, Grape tomatoes, avocado, pickle pearl onions, Persian cucumber, champagne vinaigrette
BEET SALAD/ gold yukon potaoes, celery, orange segments, pickle onions, shaved fenel, cilantro avocado dressing
ENSALADA DE GALLINA// shredded chicken golden yukon potato salad, carrots/ peas, green apples, mustard chive aioli. VENEZUELAN
WATERCRESS CEASAR SALAD/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light Caesar dressing
CATCH OF THE DAY/ Pan fried grouper or snapper fillet, topped with creamy yellow pepper sauce, served over cilantro will rice and butter garlic green beans
CATCH OF THE DAY CORBULLON/ Pan roasted grouper or mahi filler, with saffron, tomato and peppers sauce, served over quinoa and roasted asparagus
PORK LOIN/ Stuffed with mofongo de yucca, with sofrito sauce, served over pan fried vegetables
PORCHETTA// Stuffed pork belly with aromatic, and tangy chimichurri, over Latin roots mash, and Vegetables
PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, with guacamole sauce, Over yucca fries
ASADO NEGRO/ Slow roasted beef with dark, rich brown sugar molasses demiglace sauce, Served over garlic mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts
BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)
Cherries poached in Chianti wine with mascarpone cream
TAMALITOS// Sweet corn cake, wrapped in corn husk, with pina colada pineapple sauce
FLAN// Classic sweet and creamy Latin custard
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Cheese platter// assortment French and Basque cheeses served with fruit compote, cornichons, fruits, crakers and bread
PATATAS BRAVAS (angry potatoes), pan fry gold yukon potatoes, served with angry sauce and chive aioli
SPANISH CROQUETS// wild mushrooms, thick béchamel dough and ham fritters, served with chive aioli
MAC AND CHEESE FRITTERS// CHEESE, CRISPY DELISIOUS
EMPANADAS// flour dough filled with cheese, spinach, black beans, served with jalapeno-cilantro sauce
ARANCINI// Sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (VENEZUELA)
COUNTRY SALAD// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, goat cheese, walnuts, beets, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette
CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD// tomato, onions, black olives, peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, fry pita croutons
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)//Garlic mashed potato/ Grilled polenta, arroz caldozo (Spaniard risotto), Israeli pearled couscous/broccolini, Asparagus, / Green beans/ brussel sprouts
EGGPLANT ROLANTINI// tofu spinach tomato or mushroom filling, with cashew bechamel, plant base parmesan gratined
PORTOLOIN MIGNON// grilled portobello mushrooms caps, topped with plant base demiglase sauce
- TOFU TERIYAKI/ peppers, onions, bok choi, carrots, snow peas, sesame seeds
PAELLA// rice-saffron based dish from Spain with asparagus, shitake mushrooms, eggplant, carrots, zucchini, , edamame beans, , green beans, fire roasted red pepper
CHILES RELLENOS // roasted stuffed poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, pinto beans, spinach. Topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (MEXICAN)
RASPBERRY JAM BOMBOLINI/ Italian doughnut, with fruit jams, and chocolate ganache, then rolls them in sugar and spices like anise and cardamom
FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)
THAI RICE PUDDING// coconut milk, roasted coconut flakes, fresh mango
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Gambas al ajillo// sizzling shrimp with garlic/sherry sauce. served with toast
Melitzanosalata// Greek style fired roasted eggplant, garlic and pepper dip with grilled pita bread
PINCHOS MORUNOS// choose 1 ( beef, pork, chorizo, or chicken) skewer with mojo Isleno verde
EMPANADA GALLEGA// puff pastry dough filled with your choice of (Spinach/cheese, beef OR chicken) served with smoked paprika aioli
CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Spaniard chorizo wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious
CROQUETAS// creamy bechamel dough, breaded and deep fried. Choice of Serrano ham, Shrimp, chorizo, Shitake mushrooms. Served with Jalapeno aioli
MEATBALLS/ pork-beef, roasted pepper and manchego sauce
BUTTERNUT BISQUE// with pimenton croutons and honey cream fresh
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD// Mix greens, cheery tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoni, feta cheese, tzatziki dressing
SPRING SALAD// greens, Cherry tomatoes. pickle red onions, cucumber, peaches, Manchego cheese. Sherry vinaigrette
KISIR// Turkish salad/ Fine bulger wheat, chickpeas, golden raisins, almonds, medley peppers, red onions, garlic, pickles, parsley, mustard oil red wine vinaigrette
GAZPACHO// Andalusian chilled tomato, cucumber soup. Perfect for summer season. SUMMER SEASON
PAELLA// Shrimp, chicken, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas
GREEK STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, Kalamata, feta cheese with creamy lemon/dill sauce
CHICKEN ZATAR/ Grilled, Mediterranean flavors, lemon butter sauce
MUSAKA/ Greek style eggplant-pasta lasagna
SIRLOIN/ Grilled to perfection, garlic piquillo sauce
Flan// Spanish custard creamy and deliciously addictive
Crema catalana// creamy custard with hints of orange peel and cinnamon, with caramelized cristal sugar on top
LAVA CAKE// rich molten chocolate center lava
BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE// walnuts , and pasticcio crispy phyllo shell, with creamy citrus essent, and cheese creamy filling
LOUKOUMADES// Greek style fry donuts, almond-fig filling with rose/honey syrup
BAGHRIR/ Moroccan yeast pancake dressed with fruit compote and butter honey syrup
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QUESO// Melted cheese, Mexican chorizo, pico de gallo, served with chips (MEXICO)
EMPANADAS// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese, chicken) served with chive jalapeno aioli (LATIN)
CEVICHE// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains
COXINHA (Brazllian Croquets)// Deep fry creamy bechamel (mushrooms or chicken) dough/ served with Chives jalapeno aioli. (BRASIL)
JALAPENO POPPERS/ deep fry cheese and chorizo mixture, with lime and cilantro sauce (MEXICO)
FRESH GUAC// Hass, tomato, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. served with chips (MEXICO)
QUESADILLAS/ your choices (chicken or just cheese) is fits everyone
STREET CORN SALAD// Spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing
TORTILLA SOUP// chicken or vegetables broth (MEXICO)
POTATO CHICKEN SALAD// shredded chicken golden yukon potato salad, carrots/ peas, green apples, mustard chive aioli. VENEZUELAN
ROASED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CREAM (Crema de auyama)// olive oil fry bread and cream fresh. (VENEZUELAN)
PIZCA ANDINA//Traditional soup from los Andes, Venezuela. Chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables
Barbacoa// low and slow braised beef in guajillo pepper and Mexican spices sauce. (MEXICO)
CHULETAS AL PASTOR// roasted pork chops, pineapple and Guajillo chiles sauce (Mexico)
PAELLA// Shrimp, chicken, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas
CHILES RELLENOS // stuffed poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, battered with Modelo beer, and deep fried. Topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (MEXICAN/VEGETARIAN)
CHAUFA// Peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (Chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables (PERU) (VEGETARIAN CHOICE)
VENEZUELAN LASAGNA/ Sheets of fresh pasta/ ground beef, pork or turkey/ tomato sauce/ mozzarella cheese/ asiago cheese/ Romano cheese/ bechamel sauce (VENEZUELA) (ASK VEG CHOICE)
PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (BRASIL) BEST STEAK EVER!!
CARNITAS VERDES// Roasted pork butt with tomatillo salsa
SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// Yellow rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ Black Beans/ Roasted zucchini/ Asparagus/ broccoli/ Baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)
CHURROS// served with Mexican chocolate sauce
BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)
FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)
PLATANITOS DONA FLOR// Granma recipe of roasted sweet plantain braised with coca-cola and sweet spices sauce. (CHEF RECIPE)
BREAD PUDDING// Dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (LATIN)
PINA COLADA TEMBLEQUE// Tropical coconut and pineapple creamy custard with rum syrup. and vanilla whipped cream (CARIBBEAN)
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