Chef Maia Domingues

Chef At Home in Seattle

With over 12 years of experience in fine dining across the West Coast, I bring the skill, creativity, and care of restaurant cooking into a private setting. My career has included roles as a Pastry Chef in Michelin-starred restaurants as well as Head Chef positions, giving me a strong foundation in both Culinary and Pastry arts with classical French training.

I take pride in being attentive and personable, always tailoring each menu to fit the tastes, dietary needs, and preferences of my clients. My cooking style reflects both my multicultural background and my commitment to sustainability—I strive to minimize waste and highlight seasonal, ethically sourced ingredients.

For me, food is about more than flavor; it’s about creating experiences that feel personal, memorable, and truly special.

For me, cooking is...

My life. I have invested years of my life devoted to perfecting my craft and finding myself in kitchens.

I learned to cook at...

Home growing up with my family and later on culinary school and mostly, on the job!

A cooking secret...

Is cleaning as I go and making every part of the ingredient I'm using shine.

My menus

PNW Italian

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Focaccia - Whipped Honey Butter, Fennel Pollen

Ahi Tuna Crudo - Citrus, Radish, Puffed Wuinoa

Oven Roasted Olives - Rosemary, Lemon

Burrata - Seasonal Fruit Preserve, Farinata

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Cauliflower - Pine Nuts, Bagna Cauda,Sultanas,

Roasted Beet Salad - Goat Cheese, Charred Lime, Seeds,

Grilled Green Beans - Lemon, Really Good Olive Oil

Grilled Eggplant - Onion Agrodolce, Herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Roast Chicken - Seasonal Veg, Pomme Purre, Charred Lemon

Grilled Whole Fish - Marinated Gigante Beans, Olives, Capers, Lemon

Grilled Pork Chop - Sweet Potato, Date Mostarda, Salsa Verde

New York Strip - Smashed Potatoes, Fried Onions, Red Wine Sauce

Papardelle - Pork Ragu, Mint, Oregano, Ricotta Salata

Spaghetti - Clams, White Wine, Scallions

Potato Gnocchi - Porcini Cream, Chive, Watercress

Potato Gnocchi - Italian Sausage, Tomato, Grana Padano

DESSERT

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Pot De Creme - Chantilly, Brittle

Chocolate Budino - Chantilly, Cocoa Nib

Sponge Cake - Seasonal Fruit

Tiramisu - Lady Fingers, Espresso

Olive Oil Cake - Seasonal Fruit, Chantilly

Affogato

Seattle Harvest

STARTER

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Aged Cheddar Potato Croquettes - Tomato Soffritto Sauce (vegetarian)

Gem Lettuce Salad - Herby Ranch, Pickled Radish, Lardons, Dill, Croutons

Market Fresh Oysters - Lemon, Horseradish, Cucumber Mignonette

Burrata - Seasonal Fruit Preserve, Farinata (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roast Chicken - Seasonal Veg, Pomme Purre, Charred Lemon

Grilled FlatIron - Salsa Verde, Crispy Potatoes

Salmon - Lemon Beurre Blanc, Calabrian Chili Golden Raisin Relish, Herbs

Potato Gnocchi - Porcini Cream, Chive, Watercress (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Olive Oil Cake - Seasonal Fruit, Chantilly

Sponge Cake - Seasonal Fruit

Chocolate Budino - Chantilly, Cocoa Nib

Tapioca Pudding - Brulled Citrus, Pineapple Semifreddo

Hidden Gems

STARTER

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Beef Tartare - Egg Yolk, Horseradish, Caper, Chives, Housemade Potato Chips

Ceviche - Tortilla Chip, Rockfish, Avocado, Peach

Gem Lettuce Salad - Herby Ranch, Pickled Radish, Lardons, Dill, Croutons

Focaccia - Pressed Ricotta, Aged Balsamic, Really Good Olive Oil (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Beet Salad - Goat Cheese, Charred Lime, Seeds (vegetarian)

Grilled Broccolini - Cheddar Fondue Sauce, Crispy Garlic, Herbs (vegetarian)

Pork Meatballs - Housemade Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Braided Greens, Provolone

Fried Truffle Potatoes - Crushed Yukon Gold’s, Truffle Oil, Sour Cream, Chives (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cavatelli Pork Ragu - Slow Cooked Tomato, Parmagiano Regiano

Spaghetti - Clams, White Wine, Scallions

New York Strip - Smashed Potatoes, Fried Onions, Red Wine Sauce

Potato Gnocchi - Porcini Cream, Chive, Watercress (vegetarian)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Pot De Creme - Chantilly, Brittle

Tres Leches Cake (classic/banana/coconut)

Tapioca Pudding - Brulled Citrus, Pineapple Semifreddo

Chocolate Budino - Chantilly, Cocoa Nib

La Dolce Vita

STARTER

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Beef Tartare – Egg Yolk, Horseradish, Caper, Chives, Housemade Potato Chips

Burrata – Seasonal Fruit Preserve, Farinata

Panisse Bites – Truffled Mushrooms Confit, Garlic Aioli

Market Fresh Oysters – Lemon, Horseradish, Cucumber Mignonette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pork Meatballs – Housemade Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Braided Greens, Provolone

Roasted Beet Salad – Goat Cheese, Charred Lime, Seeds

Grilled Eggplant – Onion Agrodolce, Herbs

White Cheddar Grits – Foraged Mushrooms, Balsamic

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cavatelli Pork Ragu – Slow Cooked Tomato, Parmagiano Reggiano

Spaghetti – Clams, White Wine, Scallions

Grilled Pork Chop – Sweet Potato, Date Mostarda, Salsa Verde

New York Strip – Smashed Potatoes, Fried Onions, Red Wine Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu – Lady Fingers, Espresso

Olive Oil Cake – Seasonal Fruit, Chantilly

Pot De Crème – Chantilly, Brittle

Passion Fruit / Mango Tart (gluten free)

Chef’s Surprise

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo - Citrus, Radish, Puffed Quinoa

Burrata - Seasonal Fruit Preserve, Farinata (vegetarian)

Panisse Bites - Truffled Mushrooms Confit, Garlic Aioli (vegetarian)

Market Fresh Oysters - Lemon, Horseradish, Cucumber Mignonette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salmon - Lemon Beurre Blanc, Calabrian Chili Golden Raisin Relish, Herbs

Grilled Whole Fish - Marinated Gigante Beans, Olives, Capers, Lemon

Roast Chicken - Seasonal Veg, Pomme Purre, Charred Lemon

Potato Gnocchi - Porcini Cream, Chive, Watercress (vegetarian)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Olive Oil Cake - Seasonal Fruit, Chantilly

Sponge Cake - Seasonal Fruit

Tiramisu - Lady Fingers, Espresso

Passion Fruit/Mango Tart - Gluten free graham cracker crust

Pacific Indulgence

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Ceviche - Tortilla Chip, Rockfish, Avocado, Peach

Focaccia - Pressed Ricotta, Aged Balsamic, Really Good Olive Oil (vegetarian)

Panisse Bites - Truffled Mushrooms Confit, Garlic Aioli (vegetarian)

Stuffed Mushrooms - pork fennel sausage, provolone, Gremolata

Veggie platter - cucumber, carrot, pita chips, broccoli, radish, hummus/green goddess dip

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Roasted Beet Salad - Goat Cheese, Charred Lime, Seeds (vegetarian)

Grilled Broccolini - Cheddar Fondue Sauce, Crispy Garlic, Herbs (vegetarian)

Pork Meatballs - Housemade Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Braided Greens, Provolone

Roasted Cauliflower - Pine Nuts, Bagna Cauda, Sultanas (vegetarian)

Baked Sweet Potato - Jalapeño, Bacon, Creme Fraïche, Scallion

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fried Pork Chop - Roasted Cabbage, Mushroom Gravy

Grilled Whole Fish - Marinated Gigante Beans, Olives, Capers, Lemon

New York Strip - Smashed Potatoes, Fried Onions, Red Wine Sauce

Potato Gnocchi - Porcini Cream, Chive, Watercress (vegetarian)

Turkey Breast Roulade - fennel, herb pork sausage stuffed turkey breast rolled and trussed, roast root veg, mash potatoes + gravy

Roast Chicken - "turkey" stuffing on the side, root veggies, herb dressing, roast root veg, mash potatoes + gravy

DESSERT

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Pumpkin Panna Cotta, caramel sauce, pecan brittle

Rustic Italian Comfort

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Burrata – Seasonal Fruit Preserve, Farinata

Focaccia – Pressed Ricotta, Aged Balsamic, Really Good Olive Oil

Aged Cheddar Potato Croquettes – Tomato Soffritto Sauce

Gem Lettuce Salad – Herby Ranch, Pickled Radish, Lardons, Dill, Croutons

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Papardelle – Pork Ragu, Mint, Oregano, Ricotta Salata

Potato Gnocchi – Italian Sausage, Tomato, Grana Padano

Roast Chicken – Seasonal Veg, Pomme Purée, Charred Lemon

Salmon – Lemon Beurre Blanc, Calabrian Chili Golden Raisin Relish, Herbs

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu – Lady Fingers, Espresso

Olive Oil Cake – Seasonal Fruit, Chantilly

Affogato

Chocolate Budino – Chantilly, Cocoa Nib

Emerald City Exclusive

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Beef Tartare - Egg Yolk, Horseradish, Caper, Chives, Housemade Potato Chips

Steak Tartare - Crostini, Herb Salad, Quail Egg, Mustard Seeds

Chicken Liver Paté - Crostini, Pickled Red Onion, Mustard Seeds

Saffron Soup Shooters - Mussels, Saffron, Cream, White Wine, Grilled Bread

Oven Roasted Olives - Rosemary, Lemon (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

White Cheddar Grits - Foraged Mushrooms, Balsamic (vegetarian)

Grilled Eggplant - Onion Agrodolce, Herbs (vegetarian)

Fried Truffle Potatoes - Crushed Yukon Gold’s, Truffle Oil, Sour Cream, Chives (vegetarian)

Baked Sweet Potato - Jalapeño, Bacon, Crème Fraîche, Scallion

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cavatelli Pork Ragu - Slow Cooked Tomato, Parmagiano Regiano

Papardelle - Pork Ragu, Mint, Oregano, Ricotta Salata

Grilled Pork Chop - Sweet Potato, Date Mostarda, Salsa Verde

New York Strip - Smashed Potatoes, Fried Onions, Red Wine Sauce

Potato Gnocchi - Porcini Cream, Chive, Watercress (vegetarian)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu - Lady Fingers, Espresso

Chocolate Budino - Chantilly, Cocoa Nib

Pot De Creme - Chantilly, Brittle

Tres Leches Cake (classic/banana/coconut)

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