Chef Kizzy Shustock

Private Chef in Queens

Growing up in London, food was the heart and soul of my family. I discovered a passion for bringing people together through the power of food…and so began my career as a chef. I have spent the last 19 years as a seasonal chef in private kitchens creating individualized dining experiences that span across many cultures and cuisines.

My ultimate goal is to understand your vision and personal preferences, then build delicious dishes with an emphasis on depth of flavor, balance and fresh ingredients. Inspired by my curiosity to learn new things about food every day, my culinary craft is constantly evolving as I build upon these personal relationships with my clients.

For me, cooking is...

learning something new everyday. I make sure the vegan dish looks exactly the same as the meat dish so everyone feels part of the culinary experience

I learned to cook at...

my household growing up in London, through the bakery I ran as head chef, and over the 19 years I have spent working with diverse clientele

A cooking secret...

I always have an open mind and love a good challenge to create new dishes and flavors

My menus

The Vegan Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Mixed Green Salad with Sliced Pear, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Tofu with a Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing (VV)

Fresh Cashew Mozzarella with Heirloom Tomatoes, Shallots, and a Sweet Balsamic Dressing (VV)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Sweet Ginger and Butternut Squash Soup (VV)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Creamy Eggplant Parmesan in a Fresh Chunky Spicy Marinara Sauce (VV)

Penne Pasta Baked in a Pumpkin Coconut White Wine Sauce (VV)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cake (VV)

Fresh Fruit Displayed as a Cake (VV)

Summer Barbecue Menu :: V=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Green Salad (VV) :: a medley of mixed greens with light honey mustard dressing (mixed in or on the side)

Tomato Feta Salad (V) :: tomato, feta, onion, roasted red peppers in olive oil

Tambouli (VV) :: couscous, fresh parsley, tomato, cucumber, fresh lemon juice

Potato Salad (V)

Macaroni Salad (V)

Pickled Cucumbers (VV)

Coleslaw (V)

Beans (VV)

Bean Salad (VV)

Beet Salad (V)

:: The above dishes are SIDE DISHES to accompany your mains

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Barbecue Chicken ($)

Barbecue Shrimp ($$)

Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast ($$)

Brisket ($$$)

Pork Ribs ($)

Beef Ribs ($$)

Pork and Mixed Seasonal Vegetables Skewers ($)

Grilled Chicken Skewers ($)

Grilled Shrimp Skewers ($$)

Grilled Salmon ($$$)

Beef Burgers ($$)

Hot Dogs with Tomato Onion Sauce on the side ($)

Grilled Vegetable Skewers (VV) ($)

Vegetarian Hot Dogs with Tomato Onion Sauce on the side (VV) ($$)

:: Choose from the above mains. We can customize the offerings based on budget and dietary needs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted Fruit (VV)

French Brunch Menu V=Vegetarian :: VV=Vegan

STARTER

All inclusive

Crêpes with Assorted Jams (VV)

Warm Crispy Croissants (V)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Truffle Chicken Liver Pate on Crispy Bread

Meat Platter or Cheese Platter

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Assorted Sandwiches with a Creamy Béchamel Sauce and Gruyère Topping

Eggs of Your Choice (V)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted Fruit (VV)

Italian French Jamaican Menu :: V=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh Vine Tomatoes with Kalamata Olives (VV)

Ginger Butternut Squash Soup with a Créme Fraîche Drizzle (V)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Truffle Chicken Liver Pate on Crispy Bread

High Grade Prosciutto and Fresh Burrata on a Bed of Arugula with Sweet Balsamic Glaze (V)

Muscles in a Spicy White Wine Cream Sauce with Crispy Bread

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Brown Sugar Chicken Francese, with choice of three sides

Tortellini Bolognese with Freshly Grated Parmesan, with choice of three sides

Side :: Potatoes Au Gratin (V)

Side :: Stir-Fry Cabbage with Turmeric and Scotch Bonnet Pepper (VV)

Side :: Crispy Battered Artichoke Hearts with Lemon Aioli (V)

Side :: Sautéed Broccoli in Garlic (VV)

Side :: Steamed Cauliflower with Fresh Lemon, Garlic, and Olive Oil (VV)

Side :: Butter Rosemary Lemon Potato Wedges (V)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Assorted Fruit (VV)

American-style Cheesecake

Biscotti

American Menu :: V=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Green Salad (VV) :: a medley of mixed greens with light honey mustard dressing (mixed in or on the side)

Avocado Salad (VV) :: avocado, onion, cucumber, olive oil and fresh lemon juice

Tomato Salad (VV) :: tomato, onion, parsley, olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice

Roasted Sweet Corn Kale Salad with green goddess dressing (VV)

Cobb Salad :: greens, ham, boiled eggs, tomato, cucumber in a creamy dressing

Butternut Squash Soup (VV)

Green Lentil Soup (VV)

Chicken Noodle Soup

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tomato Soup (VV)

Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings

Mini Stuffed Twice Baked Potato Bites (V)

Beef Burger Sliders

Mini Hot Dogs in Fluffy Dough Blanket

Grilled Corn Ribs (VV) :: ribs of corn in a smoky seasoning baked to perfection

Crispy Creamy Eggplant Parmesan Bites with marinara dipping sauce (VV)

Fried Green Tomatoes with garlic aioli dipping sauce (VV)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Slow Braised Pot Roast with choice of three sides ***Sides: Sautéed String Beans in garlic and oil (VV), Sautéed Broccoli in garlic and oil (VV), Cauliflower Cheese :: steamed cauliflower baked in a rich cream sauce (V), Classic Mac and Cheese (V), St

Crispy Skinned Roasted Chicken with gravy and choice of three sides from above

Flaky Chicken Pot Pie with choice of three sides from above

Roast Beef cooked to your preference with a beef gravy and choice of three sides from above

Shepherds Pie :: Beef in a brown gravy with fluffy creamy mashed potatoes on top, baked to perfection. Served with choice of three sides from above

Slow Braised OR Slow Roasted Beef Brisket with choice of three sides from above

Meat or Vegetarian Lasagna (V) with choice of three sides from above

Grilled Chicken Salad :: greens, grilled chicken, onion, cucumber in a vinaigrette OR caesar dressing

Steak Salad :: greens, brie cheese, strawberries, toasted almonds in a sweet raspberry vinaigrette

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Assorted Fruit (VV)

Apple Pie

Pecan Pie

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Pudding Pie

Italian Menu :: V=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Green Salad (VV) :: a medley of mixed greens with light honey mustard dressing (mixed in or on the side)

Tomato Mozzarella Salad (V) :: tomato, fresh mozzarella, onion, fresh basil, in sweet balsamic glaze

Beetroot Salad (V) :: roasted beet salad, goat cheese, mandarin, red onions, toasted walnuts, fresh herbs, olive oil

Pear Salad (VV) :: arugula, fresh sliced pear, candied walnuts, pickled white onion in champagne vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shrimp Scampi in white wine butter sauce served with crispy garlic bread

Muscles in a spicy white wine sauce with crispy garlic bread

Stuffed Muscles with prosciutto

Stuffed Baked Mushrooms with ricotta, Parmesan, fresh herbs and garlic (V)

Stuffed Little Neck Clams in white wine butter sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sautéed Chicken in a lemon butter sauce with choice of three sides from above

Muscles in a red sauce over spaghetti

Eggplant Parmesan with choice of three sides ***Sides: roasted peppers in garlic and olive oil (VV), assorted grilled seasoned vegetables (VV), lemon butter potatoes (V), broccoli rabe (VV), sautéed broccoli in garlic and oil (VV), sautéed string bea

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan with choice of three sides from above

Chicken Marsala with choice of three sides from above

Chicken Parmesan with choice of three sides from above

Penne Alla Vodka (optional add in of grilled chicken or shrimp) with choice of three sides from above

Fettuccine Alfredo (optional add in of grilled chicken or shrimp) with choice of three sides from above

Bowtie Pasta in a Pumpkin White Wine Cream Sauce (VV) with choice of three sides from above

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Assorted Fruit (VV)

Almond Sponge Cake

Biscotti

Lemon Bars

Latina American Menu :: V=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Green Salad (VV) :: a medley of mixed greens with light honey mustard dressing (mixed in or on the side)

Beetroot Salad (VV) :: roasted beet salad, pickled onions, olive oil

Avocado Salad (VV) :: avocado, onion, cucumber, olive oil and fresh lemon juice

Salsa Salad (V) :: tomato, red onion, fresh cilantro with olive oil and fresh lime juice

Potato Salad or Potato Egg Salad (V)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tostones (VV) :: Fried Green Plantain with garlic sauce

Sweet and Spicy Plantain bites (VV)

Ceviche :: shrimp, octopus, calamari in a sweet tangy sauce

Guacamole with fresh made tortilla chips (VV)

Mini Cuban sliders

Jackfruit Quesadillas with vegan cheese (VV)

Chicken or Steak Quesadillas

Chicken, Vegetable, or Beef Empañadas

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pernil :: Crispy roasted pork with choice of three sides ***Sides: * White rice / yellow rice (VV), Arroz con gandules, Seasoned boiled yuca (VV), Fried yuca (VV), Pinto beans or black beans (VV), Boiled green banana (VV), Pickled red onions (VV),

Slow Stewed Beef in a rich bodied sauce with choice of three sides from above

Brown Sugar Stew Chicken in sweet brown glaze with choice of three sides from above

Sticky Stew Pigs Foot in tomato-based sauce with choice of three sides from above

Fried Corn Crusted Fillet of Fish with choice of three sides from above

Braised Peanut Butter Stew Chicken with choice of three sides from above

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Assorted Fruit (VV)

Tres Leches Cake

American-style Cheesecake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Almond Sponge Cake

Mediterranean Menu :: V=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Green Salad (VV) :: a medley of mixed greens with light honey mustard dressing (mixed in or on the side)

Beetroot Salad (VV) :: roasted beet salad, pickled onions, olive oil

Avocado Salad (VV) :: avocado, onion, cucumber, olive oil and fresh lemon juice

Tomato Feta Salad (V) :: tomato, feta, onion, roasted red peppers in olive oil

Tambouli (VV) :: couscous, fresh parsley, tomato, cucumber, fresh lemon juice

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Made Hummus with warm pita, smoky paprika, and olive oil drizzle (VV)

Stuffed Mushrooms with prosciutto

Crabcakes with a creamy garlic lemon aoili

Shrimp Scampi in white wine butter sauce served with crispy garlic bread

Little Neck Stuffed Clams in white wine butter sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sautéed Chicken in a lemon butter sauce with choice of three sides from above

Chicken, Shrimp or Pork Skewers with pita and choice of three sides from above

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Lamb with choice of three sides ***Side options: lemon rosemary potatoes (VV), seasoned rice (VV), roasted peppers in garlic and olive oil (VV), tzatziki yogurt (V), assorted grilled seasoned vegetables (VV)

Muscles in a white wine sauce or red sauce with crispy garlic bread and choice of three sides from above

Sausage and roasted red pepper Spaghetti with a hummus cream sauce (VV)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Assorted Cookies

Assorted Fruit (VV)