Chef Maria Parish
Private Chef in Petaluma
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Professionally trained and seasoned private chef, that loves cooking for all events in peoples life. Celebrations, Family & Friend gatherings.
My career as a professional chef began in 1997, as I graduated from the Los Angeles Culinary Institute and trained with AMC Raymond Hofmeister. But, training really started at a very young age, because I was taught how to cook from my Greek Yia-Yia and learned how to entertain from my mother. This is why being a private chef feels natural and instinctive. My talents have led me to chef positions throughout California; Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Napa/Sonoma, San Jose, constantly adding to my culinary repertoire.
As a private chef, I pride myself with understanding clients needs and dietary preferences. I can accommodate any speciality diet or restrictions without compromising flavors, and well versed in the purchasing and cooking of organic and non-GMO foods and products.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
A hard driven passion that's my way of life, since I was a child. I love food, to touch it, smell it, cook it, and eat it!
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook from my Greek grandmother who was a chef herself. I continued my culinary education with Master Chef Raymond Hofmeister in, LA 1997.
A cooking secret...
Finding the best ingredients to use.
My menus
"Nibble Board" Local Cheeses, Roasted and Raw Vegetables, Hummus dips, crostini, crackers, fresh bread
Avocado and Tomato Bruschetta with olive oil and balsamic reduction
Ahi tuna tartare with ginger and wasabi cream, cucumber cups
Fresh Strawberry and Burrata Salad Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Moroccan Citrus Salad Micro Greens and Pea-shoot Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Avocado, Pine Nuts Orange Blossom Water and Mint Pomegranate Honey Vinaigrette
Country salad, arugula, haricot vert, roasted beets, toasted walnuts, pickled shallots, ranch egg, browned butter sherry dijon vinaigrette
Roasted beef filet tenderloin or Salmon Filet, potato gratin, Brussels sprouts - spinach, wild mushroom port reduction sauce
Apple galette with Strauss vanilla ice cream
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Warm Bruschetta with Butternut Squash Puree, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans, Maple glaze
Classic Shrimp cocktail served with spicy sweet chili cocktail sauce
Ahi crudo with caviar, capers, lemon zest, olive oil, cucumber rounds
Lamb and pistachio meatballs with Labneh cheese dipping sauce and sumac
Chili roasted cauliflower mini tostadas with guacamole and spicy slaw
Caramelized onion stuffed mushrooms with herbed chicken sausage, melted blue cheese, charred tomato sauce
Burrata Salad Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Onions, Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Roasted Shallot Balsamic Reduction Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Sweet Tomatoes and Pickled Onions
Country salad, arugula, haricot vert, roasted beets, shaved persimmon, toasted walnuts, ranch egg, browned butter sherry dijon vinaigrette
Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, Marble Potatoes, and Vegetable Succotash
Roasted Za'atar Airline Chicken Breast, Toasted Freekeh Pilaf with Zatar Cauliflower and Garlic Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Seared Loch Duart salmon Cauliflower puree Wild mix of California mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, Citrus sauce
Duck Leg Confit with Braised Swiss Chard, Roasted Carrots, White Bean Puree, Marble Potatoes
Apple galette with Straus vanilla ice cream
Bananas Foster with Strauss Vanilla Ice Cream and Whipped Cream
Honey Walnut Cake with Vanilla Cream and Honeycomb Ouzo Whipped Cream
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Bruschettas with 2 toppings: Tomato Basil, Goat Cheese and Walnut with Honey
Ahi crudo - capers, lemon zest, olive oil, cucumber rounds
Roasted Vegetable Crudite with Whipped Feta Cheese, pine-nuts
Beet Carpaccio and Wild Arugula Salad- Orange, Walnuts, Avocado, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Moroccan Citrus Salad Micro Greens and Pea-shoot Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Avocado, Pine Nuts Orange Blossom Water and Mint Pomegranate Honey Vinaigrette
Fresh Strawberry and Burrata Salad Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Vegetarian Moussaka
Pan seared Salmon Filet Roasted Corn Salsa
Eggplant Piccata with lemon caper sauce
Grilled Spring Vegetables
Chocolate Brownies and Cookies
Cheesecake Bites
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Bellwether Farms Fresh Ricotta Cheese, Roasted Grapes and Mint, Balsamic Reduction, Crostini
Porcupine shrimp with remoulade sauce
Lamb and pistachio meatballs with Labneh cheese dipping sauce and sumac
Ahi crudo with tobiko caviar, capers, lemon zest, olive oil, cucumber rounds
Crispy tofu skewers with sweet chili sauce
Caramelized onion stuffed mushrooms with herbed chicken sausage, melted blue cheese, charred tomato sauce
Bruschetta with Butternut Squash Puree Goat Cheese,, Toasted Pecans, Maple glaze
Fresh Strawberry and Burrata Salad Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Roasted Shallot Balsamic Reduction Toasted Sunflower Seeds
(Seasonal) Crab Bisque with toasted brioche
(Seasonal) Dungeness Crab cake and baby gem salad with corn relish and a citrus remoulade sauce
Traditional Greek Style Grape Leaves (Dolmathe) ground lamb and beef with rice, herbs. Avogolemono Sauce
"Family Style" Airline chicken breast “Hunter’s Style” Porcini mushroom sauce, browned buttered pappardelle pasta and sweet peas
Roasted beef filet tenderloin or Salmon Filet, potato gratin, Brussels sprouts - spinach, wild mushroom port reduction sauce
Braised Short Ribs, Buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts
Pan Seared Wild King Salmon Filet Sumac and Harissa Marinaded Costata Romanesco Zucchini - Baby Potato Gratin Sunflower Shoot Salad Haricot Vert - Nicoise Olives - Ranch Egg Podarvka Mild Ajvar and Tomato Coulis Pine-nut Caper Salsa
Grilled Sonoma Lamb Lollipops, Yukon Gold Thyme and Mint Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Moroccan Chermoula Sauce
Bouillabaisse with Mussels, Clams, California Ling cod, Gulf shrimp and rouille with bread
Baked Chilean sea-bass filets Mediterranean style with tomato, onions, leeks, green beans and spinach
Creme Brûlée' Napoleon- layered with phyllo dough sugar and cinnamon, bourbon caramel sauce
Chocolate Decadence with cherries jubilee sauce and vanilla cream
Thai Bananas Foster with Green Tea Ice Cream, Ginger Caramel Sauce and Won-ton Crisps
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Grilled zucchini and herbed goat cheese roulades with sun-dried tomato
Antipasto Skewers with Pesto Sauce
Shrimp Oreganata and Zucchini Fritters
Burrata Salad Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Onions, Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Roasted Shallot Balsamic Reduction Toasted Sunflower Seeds
(Seasonal) Dungeness Crab cake and baby gem salad with corn relish and a citrus remoulade sauce
Zuppa Toscana
Bistecca alla Fiorentina served with Eggplant Piccata and Parmesan pasta
Baked Chilean sea-bass Provencal , tomato, charred leeks onions, nicoise olives with rice pilaf
Classic Osso Buco with Citrus Gremolata, Ceamy Polenta and Buca Di Beppo Green Beans
Cioppino San Francisco Style-seafood stew with muscles, clams, scallop, local fish, Gulf shrimp
Eggplant Piccata with lemon caper sauce
Tiramisu with dark chocolate sauce and fresh berries
Apple galette with Straus vanilla ice cream
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Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dip
Lamb and pistachio meatballs with Labneh cheese sauce and sumac
Avgolemono Soup aka in my family "Soap Soup". Chicken and rice soup with lemon and fluffy egg white broth
Little gem mediterranean salad with tomato, cucumbers, Bulgarian feta cheese, kalamata olives, fried garbanzo beans and red wine oregano vinaigrette
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers, rice noddle pilaf, eggplant mousaka
Baked Local Rock Fish filets Mediterranean style with tomato, onions, leeks with Israeli cous-cous pilaf
Grilled shish kebobs with shrimp, beef, vegetables stewed lentils, wild rice pilaf, baked tomato and tzatziki sauce (vegetarian)
Honey Walnut Cake with Vanilla Cream and Honeycomb Ouzo Whipped Cream
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Fresh crispy corn chips with spicy bean and queso dip with bowls of guacamole and salsa
Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Chili Potato Tacos and Crispy Taquitos
Enchiladas filled with grilled vegetables and cotija cheese, Mexican creme, Maria's Enchilad Sauce
All family style will be served with fresh tortillas corn and flour, and your choice of beans, Spanish Rice, spicy coleslaw, Guacamole, Salsas, Sour Cream
Birthday cake can be ordered (separate charge)
Churros and Straus Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Chocolate Sauce
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California style Pizzetta with fresh mozzarella , artichoke, tomato and basil, marinara sauce
Baked Chicken sausage stuffed mushrooms, charred tomato sauce
Minestrone Soup with seasonal vegetables
Tuscan style Panzanella salad with baby gem lettuces, prosciutto, tomato, red onion, basil vinaigrette
Italian Style chopped Salad, Romaine, Arugula, Tomato, Sweet Peppers, Chick peas, Olives, Pepperacini
Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta and Swiss Chard
Risi bisi: "Rice and Peas" Grilled Colossal Shrimp Rissotto with Peas Parmigiano Reggiano
Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce - Potato Vegetable Hash
Classic Bolognese Sauce with Pappardelle Pasta and Wilted Spinach, Garlic Bread
Tiramisu with dark chocolate sauce and fresh berries
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