Chef Mai Spann

Personal Chef In Washington

Chef Mai specializes in intimate brunch or dinner party experiences, with an emphasis on elegant seafood creations. She is a former corporate IT professional, who followed her passion for cooking and bringing families back to the dinner table.

With over 10+ years of experience, she spends her time creating memorable dining experiences for those who value creating connection over a delicious meal.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking for me is artistry. I enjoy putting ingredients together using all five senses to make a fabulous dish.

I learned to cook at...

I graduated magna cum laude from Stratford University. My practical experience is in private homes, restaurants, hotels, and catering companies.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is passion, drive, and service. When you love what you do you're not working.

My menus

Steakhouse

STARTER

All inclusive

Honey Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly

Crab Cakes cajun remoulade

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Seared Beef- Truffle Whipped Potato Puree - Charred Broccolini- Port Demi

DESSERT

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Key Lime Pie- mint chantilly creme- candied lime peel

Italian

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All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Prosciutto Salad- arugula, burrata, tomato confit, balsamic gastrique

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lobster Risotto -porcini mushrooms, green courgette, lobster tail, white wine

DESSERT

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Torta Barozzi- chocolate fudge cake, espresso chantilly cream, raspberry coulis

Asian Menu

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FIRST COURSE

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Arugula Salad roasted sweet potato, pickled shallot, pecorino romano, lemon dijon vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Ahi Tuna crispy rice cake, avocado, wasabi aioli, napa cabbage soy-ginger slaw

DESSERT

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Coconut Mango Pudding chantilly creme, raspberry coulis, tuilé

Mediterranean Cruise

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Mezze Platter hummus, olives, spiced nuts, marinated artichokes, crisps

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mediterranean chopped salad Organic spring mix, blistered tomatoes, kalamata olives, shaved red onion, served with house made fresh parsley dill vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Lamb chops chermoula, sumac fingerling potatoes, Dukkeh carrots whipped feta, almond sesame dukkeh

Seared Halibut chermoula, sumac fingerling potatoes, Dukkeh carrots whipped feta, almond sesame dukkeh

Grilled Cauliflower split pea puree, chermoula, Dukkeh carrots, almond sesame dukkeh

DESSERT

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Pistachio Walnut Baklava Pudding (Vegan)

Suprise Branzino Dinner

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Mushroom Tartlette Wild mushroom Gournay, thyme, lemon essence