Chef Maggie Pallan

Private Chef In Jackson

From a young age, Chef Maggie Pallan was interested in cooking. At age fifteen she enrolled in culinary school and from there her love of the culinary arts grew and propelled her forward. Over the next 33 years, she would hone her culinary skills by working in hotels and restaurants, eventually attaining the title of Chef de Cuisine of three restaurants at Green Valley Resort, Las Vegas after working at the J.W. Marriott, MGM Grand, Mirage, and Monte Carlo resorts. Before her resort work, she trained at independent chef-owned and corporate restaurants gaining kitchen, front-of-house, and managerial experience. Chef Maggie has trained with noted Certified Master Chefs and has over 33 years culinary and restaurant experience.

Chef Maggie is blessed to have full reign of a large, immaculate commercial kitchen fully stocked with ingredients from the far reaches of the world ready to be transformed into world-class cuisine. She is inspired by local ingredients and cuisines as well as cuisines all around the world. If you can dream it, she can create it!

For me, cooking is...

Bringing people together through amazing shared experiences of fine cuisine.

I learned to cook at...

Over the last 33 years by the side of some pretty incredible Chefs in Las Vegas.

A cooking secret...

Diligent hard work and excellent preparation.

My menus

Tasty Taco Party

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Fresh fried tortilla chips with salsa fresca, guacamole and chorizo queso

FIRST COURSE

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Spanish salad with black bean and sweet corn salsa, crispy tortilla strips, queso fresco and creamy tomatillo dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Build your own taco bar with pork carnitas, green chile chicken, seared salmon and sauteed shrimp

Classic refried beans

Fluffy spanish rice

DESSERT

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Mini margarita lime cheesecake mousse

Toasted coconut cake with coconut buttercream

Taste of the Mediterranean Tapas

STARTER

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Cream Cheese and Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Date

Traditional Spanish Tortilla

Shrimp with Piquillo Butter

Mezze Platter with Tabbouleh, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Labne with Zaatar, and Pita

Buffalo Keftedes

Smoked Pork Belly Croquette with Saffron Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Greek Salad with Fresh Made Oregano Dressing and Crumbled Feta over Romaine

Classic Caesar Salad with Handmade Croutons, Parmesan Crisps, and Fresh Caesar Dressing

Mediterranean Salad with Olives, Artichoke hearts, Crisp Prosciutto and Balsamic Dressing over Romaine

MAIN COURSE

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Olive Oil and Pepperoncini Poached Salmon with Tomato Relish

Spice Rubbed Fillet Mignon over Parmesan Polenta with Grilled Asparagus

Slow Roasted pork Loin with Kalamata Olives, Capers, Roasted Tomatoes, and Roasted Zucninni

Jerusalem Chicken Slow Roasted in Prune and Olive Marinade, Over Toasted Bulghur Wheat Salad

Lamb Chops with Chimi Churri Sauce and Herb Vegetable Slaw

DESSERT

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Baklava Squares with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Cardamom Creme Brulee

Zabaglione With Fresh Strawberries

Zeppoli Served with Chocolate Sauce, Local Wyoming Raspberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Dark Chocolate Pot De Creme

Japanese

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Ginger pork Gyoza

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cha Shu Ramen

MAIN COURSE

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Sous vide Grilled Local Lake Trout

Stir fried zucchini, yellow squash, and asparagus

Spice Rubbed fillet mignon

DESSERT

All inclusive

Local Wyoming Raspberry Tart

Spanish Influence

STARTER

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Freshly Fried Tortilla Chips with Salsa Fresca, Guacamole, and Chorizo Queso

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Seared Shrimp with Lime, Avocado and Tomato Ceviche Style over Grilled Sweet Corn

MAIN COURSE

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Ancho Espresso Rubbed Tenderloin with Caramelized Onion Poblano Sauce, Black Beans and Spanish Rice, Fresh Flour Tortillas

DESSERT

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Fresh Churros with Cinnamon Cajeta and Vanilla Ice Cream

Classic Steakhouse

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Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Handmade Cocktail Sauce

Seared Scallops with Crispy Pork Belly, Arugula, and Granny Smith Apple

Fresh Flatbread with Creamy Boursin, Caramalized Onions, Prosciutto, and Arugula

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Parmesan with Grilled Baguette

FIRST COURSE

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Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crispy Fried Onions

Wyoming Cowboy Cobb with Romaine, Crispy Black Pepper Bacon, Teardrop Tomatoes, Hard-Cooked Egg, and Thousand Island Dressing

Classic Wedge Salad with Iceberg Lettuce, Maytag Bleu Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Bacon, Tomatoes, and Balsamic Syrup

Super-Sweet Corn Chowder with Crab Fritter and Jalapeno Pico de Gallo

MAIN COURSE

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Seared Filet Mignon with Handmade Worcestershire Sauce, Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Spicy Parmesan Panko Crust, Grilled Asparagus

Cajun Shrimp-Stuffed Filet over Irish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans

Honey and Wholegrain Mustard-Glazed Salmon over Warm German Potato Salad with Roasted Carrots

Classic Double-Breaded Fried Chicken over Redskin Mashed Potatoes with Black Pepper Cream Gravy and Fresh Corn

Apple Sausage-Stuffed Double Pork Chop with Apple Cider Sauce over Roasted Potatoes with Green Apple and Bacon Cabbage

Classic Beef Wellington with Filet Mignon, Puff Pastry, and Mushroom Duxelle with Red Wine Sauce over Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Sauteed Spinach

DESSERT

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Individual Devil's Food Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Petite Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce and Fresh Whipped Cream

Fresh Flambeed Bananas Foster in Meyers Rum Sauce with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Individual Lemon Meringue Pies with Freshly Torched Meringue

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee with Fresh Berries

French Menu

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Salmon Mousse on Baguette with Boursin Cheese and Capers

Poached Shrimp on Butter Lettuce with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Asparagus Crepe with Parmesan Creme

Roasted Garlic and Parmesan-Stuffed Artichoke with Lemon Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Caesar Salad with Handmade Croutons, Parmesan Crisps, and Fresh Caesar Dressing

French Onion Soup with Gruyere and Swiss Crouton

MAIN COURSE

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Filet au Poivre (Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce) with Rosemary Fondant Potatoes and Asparagus

Chicken Francaise with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Summer Ratatouille

Shrimp and Scallop Newburg with Lobster Sauce and Puff Pastry over Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Dijon and Rosemary-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Port Wine Sauce and Potato au Gratin

DESSERT

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Classic Valhrona 85% Cacao Chocolate Mousse

Classic Vanilla Souffle with Grand Marnier Sauce

Espresso-Infused Creme Brulee

Strawberry Crepe with Fresh Whipped Cream and Chambord Sauce

Italian Menu

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Italian Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

Calamari with Pesto Aioli and Fresh Marinara

Fresh Flatbread with Arugula and Balsamic-Marinated Tomatoes

FIRST COURSE

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Caprese Salad with Burrata Mozzarella, Fresh Teardrop Tomatoes, and Basil served with Grilled Baguette

Classic Caesar Salad with Handmade Croutons, Parmesan Crisps, and Fresh Caesar Dressing

Classic Italian Minestrone with Parmesan Broth

MAIN COURSE

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Filet Mignon with Herbed Butter and Brown Butter and Sage Gnocchi and Asparagus Tips

Chicken Marsala with Roasted Mushrooms over Angel Hair Pasta

Baked Manicotti Crepes stuffed with Ricotta, topped with Marinara

DESSERT

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Fresh Fried Italian Ricotta Doughnuts with Vanilla Ice Cream and Two Sauces: Sea Salt Caramel and Dark Chocolate Fudge

Limoncello Cheesecake Mousse with Candied Lemon

Individual Tiramisus with 70% Cacao Powder

Mediterranean Menu

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Warm Herb-Grilled Pita Bread with Trio of Dips: Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, and Tabbouleh

Crispy Mini Spanikopita

Mediterranean Rubbed Chicken Skewer with Cucumber Dill Dip

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Greek Salad with Fresh Made Oregano Dressing and Crumbled Feta over Romaine

Greek Lemon and Rice Soup

Salad with Fresh Romaine, Roasted Tomatoes, Artichokes, Hearts of Palm, Garbanzo Beans, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Pesto-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Garlic and Lemon Sauce, Rosemary-Roasted Little Potatoes

Honey Balsamic-Roasted Chicken with Orzo Pilaf

Pepperoncini and Olive Oil-Poached Salmon with Herb-Roasted Vegetables

DESSERT

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Cardamom and Pistachio Rice Pudding

Baklava Squares with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Fresh Fruit in Mint Syrup

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Chef Maggie's reviews

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Chef Meg was incredible

Chef Maggie was amazing. She made us feel so comfortable and the food was amazing. She definitely made our dinner one of the highlights of our vacation.

Maggie was able to prepare delicious meals for my family and I and our friends . She made our vacation delightful . She was always so kind and listened to all our needs . The food she prepared was just as we had wished for .

Maggie was incredible! She was very professional and polite. She provided a truly great experience with extremely delicious food. Highly reccomend!

Chef Maggie and her assistant Maddie were very professional and well prepared. We were at vacation rental but Chef Maggie was able to make the beautiful table setting including flowers and candles. We were very impressed and food was great. Everybody enjoyed the dishes. Because of her wonderful job I was able to focus more on the guests and also able to enjoy the dinner without the stress.

Unbelievable!!! Just incredible! The meal was just amazing! Did a four course meal for 12 people. She handled food allergies with ease and a couple custom adjustments for one person on a specific diet. The cherry on top was her own homemade cocktail using the local huckleberries - yum! Had virgin for the kids too! I would happily hire Chef Maggie again!

Great food and service. Chef Maggie is one of a kind.

We had such a great experience with Chef Maggie! She was so friendly and professional and the food was wonderful. If we are back in the area, we would absolutely call Chef Maggie again!

The experience with Chef Maggie was nothing short of spectacular. She arrived on time, was professional, personable, and prepared an outstanding New Year's Eve dinner for our party of 9. She took care of EVERYTHING, including setting an absolutely beautiful table fit for a New Year's Eve fine dining dinner. She prepared cocktails for us and also had a bottle of champagne so we could toast to the new year. Our dinner was delicious and was the best meal our group had during our entire trip. I highly recommend Chef Maggie without reservation! I only wish we hadn't found her while on vacation otherwise, she would become a regular fixture in my kitchen!

Chef Maggie was absolutely amazing. We worked very closely together on the menu beforehand--she was incredibly understanding of multiple edits I requested. Chef Maggie was punctual and came ready with everything for the dinner. She was engaging and taught us how to make each dish and what went into preparing it. And most importantly, everything was delicious. I'd highly recommend Chef Maggie for any occasion. We will be sure to book her again for our next event.

Maggie was lovely, food was amazing and the set up and clean up were incredibly professional and done with care. Would highly recommend!!

Chef Maggie was a delight to work with. Professional, charming, superb food, attentive service, very well organized, good communicator, clean kitchen at the end. everything good.

Wonderful!