Chef Jude Barnes
Chef At Home in Amer Cyn
I have a passion for fresh seasonal flavors and a commitment to sustainability. I specialize in in-house fine dining experiences as well as quality small party catering.
My wheelhouse is Local, Italian, Mediterranean and Seafood but I go where the best ingredients take me.
I believe guest service is the priority. Let me bring your vision for your event to life.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is a powerful way to bring people together.
I learned to cook at...
I worked my way up the ladder in many top restaurants and catering companies around the bay area. Every opportunity has something unique to teach.
A cooking secret...
My secret is to practice mindfulness in every step.
My menus
Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, Calabrian chili, balsamic, basil (vegetarian)
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta, stone ground mustard, pickled shallots (vegetarian)
Eggplant Caponata Bruschetta, fried capers, olive oil (vegetarian)
Antipasto Skewers, Calabrese salami, marinated mozzarella, Castelvetrano olive, pepperoncini
Nona's Meatballs, grass fed beef, pork, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan, fried herbs
Classic Lasagna Bolognese, handmade noodles, 12-hr beef & pork ragu, béchamel, parmesan
Venetian Duck Ragu, spiced braised duck leg, handmade pappardelle
Red Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, san marzano tomato sauce, asiago (vegetarian)
Ras Al Hanout Chicken Thighs , saffron basmati rice, cilantro chutney
Classic Tiramisu, cafe chocolate sauce
Lemon Pound Cake, raspberry sorbetto
Pistachio Cookies, vanilla gelato
Buttermilk Panna Cotta, fresh strawberries
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Champagne Poached Jumbo Prawns, smoked cocktail sauce
Golden Beet Carpaccio, caper aioli, arugula, parmesan (vegetarian)
Frito Misto, crispy fried calamari, shrimp, olives, fennel, lemon, Calabrian chili aioli
Stuffed Baby Eggplants, herbed ricotta (vegetarian)
Chicory & Winter Greens Salad, roasted grapes, hazelnuts, Humboldt Fog cheese, white wine vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Saffron Risotto, seasonal greens, parsley gremolata, toma cheese (vegetarian)
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, shaved brussels sprouts, lemon brown butter (vegetarian)
Lobster Bisque, butter-poached lobster, crème fraîche, chives
Surf and Turf, prime ribeye, seared scallops, herb butter, crispy smashed potatoes
Venetian Duck Ragu, spiced braised duck leg, handmade pappardelle
Miso Poached Black Cod, red rice cake, baby bok choy, pickled ginger, dashi
Grilled Seitan, smoked cherry sauce, fried shallots, chervil (vegetarian)
Chocolate Babka, salted caramel drizzle
Semolina Olive Oil Cake, served warm with seasonal jam, vanilla gelato
Basque Cheesecake, whipped cream, fresh berries
Amalfi Lemon Gelato, served in frozen lemon halves
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Local Charcuterie Board, assorted fatted calf charcuterie, olives, pickled vegetables, nuts, mustard, rustic crackers
Local Crudites Board butternut feta dip, beet walnut dip, smoked gouda dip, seasonal vegetables (raw, roasted, pickled)
Local Cheese Board assorted cypress grove and point reyes cheeses, jam pairings, spiced pecans, rustic crackers
Hot Dips Board leek white cheddar gratin, smoked trout brandade, homemade brioche toast points
Champagne Poached Prawns smoked cocktail sauce
Frito Misto crispy fried calamari, shrimp, olives, fennel, lemon, calabrian chili aioli
Caviar Deviled Eggs crème fraîche, dijon, chives, sturgeon caviar
Bay Scallop Ceviche citrus, white verjus, celery leaf
Prime Sirloin Carpaccio golden beet, lemon aioli, bloomed capers, parmesan
Nona's Meatballs grass fed beef, pork, san marzano tomato sauce, burrata, fried herbs
Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmon mascarpone cream cheese, balsamic agridulce
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta stone ground mustard, pickled shallots
Pumpkin Arancini saffron risotto, fontina
Chicory Lettuces Salad roasted apples, candied walnuts, humboldt fog (cypress grove), warm bacon cider vinaigrette
Local Caesar Salad baby kale, charred onion, white anchovy, aged gouda (pt reyes), garlic croutons
Beet and Blue salad bay blue (point reyes), arugula, pistachio dukkah, mint, parsley, saba
Wild Mushroom Soup umami mushroom blend, herb infused cream
Potato Leek Soup potato chips, frizzled leeks
Smoked Acorn Squash Soup curried coconut cream, crispy chickpeas
Surf and Turf prime ribeye, seared scallops, herb butter, crispy smashed potatoes
Dry Aged Prime Ribeye sage brown butter, honeynut squash dauphinoise
Seared and Roasted Prime Tri Tip rosemary au jus, garlic roasted red potatoes, grilled carrots, pearl onions
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops saffron sweet potato puree, pomegranate molasses, mustard green salad
Pancetta Wrapped Pork Loin herb goat cheese, wild mushrooms, swiss chard, butterbeans
Confit Duck Leg parsnip cauliflower puree, sauteed baby kale, spiced plum sauce
Crispy Chicken Quarter seared cabbage wedge, preserved lemon marmalade, brown butter sauce
Lobster Thermidor garlicky green beans, roasted baby potatoes
Slow Roasted Halibut Filet miso butter, wild mushrooms, charred brussels, red rice
Pan Seared Branzino Filet mixed seasonal squashes, wine soaked farro, citrus herb salad
Classic Tiramisu cafe chocolate sauce
Pistachio Tiramisu pistachio salted caramel
Buttermilk Panna Cotta fig jam, lemon meringue cookies
Tcho Chocolate Cake orange blossom cream cheese frosting
Earl Gray Tea Cake brown buttercream frosting
Salted Caramel Apple Cake cinnamon glaze
Chocolate Miso Tartlet black sesame, almond crust
Goat’s Milk Crème Brûlée pink peppercorns, quince compote
Lemon Chiffon Pie Cloud cranberry jam, graham cracker crumble
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Salmon Belly Crudo, avocado, jalapeño, lime mignonette
Baked Oysters Rockefeller, parsley butter, breadcrumbs, parmesan
Caviar Deviled Eggs, crème fraîche, dijon, chives, sturgeon caviar
Champagne Poached Prawns, smoked cocktail sauce
Lobster Bisque, butter-poached lobster, crème fraîche, chives
Chilled Sweet Corn Gazpacho, lemon cream, roasted corn & sweet red pepper salsa (vegetarian)
Tagliatelle Arrabbiata, handmade pasta, Calabrian tomato sauce, burrata, fried herbs (vegetarian)
Saffron Risotto, seasonal greens, parsley gremolata, toma cheese (vegetarian)
Miso Poached Black Cod, red rice cake, baby bok choy, pickled ginger, dashi
Cedar-Planked Salmon, smoked cherry glaze, grilled toybox squash, wild rice pilaf
Salmon Wellington, wild mushroom duxelles, spinach, mascarpone, puff pastry
Surf and Turf, prime ribeye, seared scallops, herb butter, crispy smashed potatoes
Basque Cheesecake, whipped cream, fresh berries
Lemon Chiffon Pie, pineapple jam, graham cracker crumble
Yuzu Citrus Pavlova, yuzu pastry cream, fresh blackberries
Semolina Olive Oil Cake, served warm with seasonal jam, vanilla gelato
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Buckwheat Blini with smoked salmon, caper whipped cream cheese, fresh herbs
Spinach Feta Bourekas, puff pastry hand pies, black sesame (vegetarian)
Frito Misto, Crispy fried calamari, shrimp, olives, fennel, lemon, Calabrian chili aioli
Caviar Deviled Eggs, caviar, creme fraiche, dijon mustard, chives
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs, mascarpone cream cheese, balsamic agridulce
Ras Al Hanout Spiced Lamb Meatball, cinnamon tomato sauce, mint tzatziki
Watermelon Gazpacho, Jalapeño, grassy olive oil, fennel pollen (vegetarian)
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Mascarpone, parmesan, gremolata (vegetarian)
Clam Vongole, Handmade linguine, fennel, confit garlic, pearl onions
Saffron Risotto, seasonal greens, parsley gremolata, toma cheese (vegetarian)
Lobster Thermidor , Green beans, roasted baby potatoes, classic preparation
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops, Saffron carrot purée, pomegranate molasses
Cauliflower Steak & Black Lentils, Spiced yogurt, pimentón chickpeas, citrus gremolata (vegetarian)
Seafood Bouillabaisse, Cod filet, clams, prawns, tomato broth, red pepper rouille, crusty bread
Yuzu Citrus Pavlova, yuzu pastry cream, fresh blackberries
Coconut Lime Panna Cotta, passion fruit jelly, fresh mango
Chocolate Miso Tartlet, black sesame, almond crust
Goat’s Milk Crème Brûlée, pink peppercorns, quince compote
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Local Crudité Board, avocado green goddess dip, dill feta dip, assorted vegetables (vegetarian)
Local Cheese Board, Cypress Grove & Point Reyes cheeses, seasonal jam, honeycomb, spiced hazelnuts (vegetarian)
Local Charcuterie Board, assorted fatted calf charcuterie, marinated olives, pickled vegetables, napa nuts, whole grain mustard, rustic bakery crackers
Butter Basted Strip Steak, basil butter, grilled asparagus, potato dauphinoise
Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon, caramelized zucchini, lemon crème fraîche, tomato-infused couscous
Ras Al Hanout Chicken Thighs, fennel, onions, basmati rice
Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes, corn, red beans, zucchini succotash, goat cheese, basil oil (vegetarian)
Lemon Chiffon Pie, pineapple jam, graham cracker crumble
Chocolate Cake, orange blossom cream cheese frosting
French Apple Cake, vanilla ice cream, rum salted caramel
Buttermilk Panna Cotta, fresh blackberries
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Nona's Meatballs, grass fed beef, pork, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Prime Sirloin Carpaccio golden beet, lemon aioli, bloomed capers
Prosciutto Wrapped Pear, honey mascarpone cream cheese, sea salt
Prosecco Poached Jumbo Prawns, smoked cocktail sauce
Wild Mushroom Crostini, stone ground mustard, pickled shallots
Pumpkin Arancini, saffron risotto, fontina
Included: Winter Fruits Burrata Salad, persimmon, arugula, pomegranate seeds, fig balsamic
Golden Gnocchi, pearl onions, lemon brown brown butter
Butternut Squash Ravioli, sage brown butter, pine nuts
Clam Vongole, fettuccine, fennel, shallots, garlic
Creamy Mushroom Risotto, vermouth, gremolata
Pan Seared Prime Ribeye Tagliata, garlic butter, grilled broccolini
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops, pomegranate molasses, roasted carrots
Pancetta Wrapped Pork Loin, apple mostarda
Crispy Chicken Thigh, celery root puree
Slow Roasted Cod, truffle butter, charred brussels
Seared Scallops, prosecco sabayon, roasted baby turnips
Surf and Turf, prime ribeye, seared scallops, rosemary butter, brocollini
Classic Tiramisu, cafe chocolate sauce
Pistachio Tiramisu, pistachio salted caramel
Buttermilk Panna Cotta, fig jam, gingersnap
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, roasted marshmallow, graham cracker
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Mini Angus Sliders, toma cheese, pickled red onion, aioli, house brioche buns
Brussels & Bacon, parmesan, pine nuts, balsamic agridulce
Seasonal Root Polpette, San Marzano tomato sauce, burrata, fried herbs (vegetarian)
Baked Oysters Rockefeller, parsley butter, breadcrumbs, parmesan
Local Caesar Salad, little gem lettuce, blistered cherry tomatoes, Aged Gouda (Pt Reyes), sourdough croutons
Hearty Greens Salad, roasted grapes, toasted hazelnuts, Humboldt Fog (Cypress Grove), white wine vinaigrette
Beet and Blue Salad, Bay Blue (Point Reyes), arugula, pistachio dukkah, mint, parsley, saba
Watermelon Gazpacho, jalapeño, grassy olive oil, fennel pollen (vegetarian)
Seared and Roasted Prime Tri Tip, rosemary au jus, garlic roasted red potatoes, grilled carrots
Grilled Strip Steak Tagliata, chermoula green sauce, potato dauphinoise
Pan Seared Duck Breast, roasted figs, goat cheese mashed potatoes, fig balsamic demiglace
Cedar-Planked Salmon, smoked cherry glaze, grilled toybox squash, wild rice pilaf
Slow Roasted Cod Filet, miso butter, maitake and oyster mushrooms, charred brussels
Cauliflower Steak & Black Lentils, spiced yogurt, pimentón chickpeas, citrus gremolata (vegetarian)
Classic Tiramisu, cafe chocolate sauce
Chocolate Miso Tartlet , black sesame, almond crust
Lemon Chiffon Pie, pineapple jam, graham cracker crumble
Buttermilk Panna Cotta, fresh blackberries
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