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
Burrata and Roasted Pepper Crostinis
Sonoma Lamb and pistachio meatballs with Labneh cheese dipping sauce and sumac
Butternut squash soup with goat kefir-pea shoots and toasted pumpkin seeds
Artichoke Caesar Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano and Roasted Lemon Slices
Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Sweet Tomatoes and Pickled Onions
Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl
San Francisco style Cioppino with local mussels, clams, California black cod, Gulf shrimp and warm crusty bread
Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, Autumn Succotash and Spinach
Seared Loch Duart salmon Cauliflower puree Wild mix of California mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, Citrus sauce
Baked Airline Chicken Breast Cog Au Vin Style with mushrooms, wine, carrots, leeks and creamed potatoes
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies and Strauss Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
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"Nibble Board" Local Cured meats and Cheeses, Roasted and Raw Vegetables, Butternut Hummus dips, crostini, crackers, fresh bread
Classic Shrimp cocktail served with spicy sweet chili cocktail sauce
"Meatballs" with Pistachio and Labneh Cheese Sauce
Moroccan Baby Gem and Arugula Citrus Salad, Garbanzo Beans, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives, Pita Crisps
Fresh Breads
"Family Style" Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, Marble Potatoes, and Vegetable Succotash
Family style: Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
Birthday cake can be ordered (separate charge)
Strawberry shortcake with buttermilk biscuits and Chantilly cream
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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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Warm Bruschetta with Butternut Squash Puree, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans, Maple glaze
Classic Shrimp cocktail served with spicy sweet chili cocktail sauce
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
Seared Loch Duart salmon Cauliflower puree Wild mix of California mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, Citrus sauce
Airline chicken breast “Hunter’s Style” Porcini mushroom sauce, browned buttered pappardelle pasta and English peas
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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Assorted Bruschettas with toppings: Tomato Basil, Goat Cheese and Walnut with Honey, Prosciutto and Fig
Duck confit with red onion jam and brioche
Ahi crudo with caviar, capers, lemon zest, olive oil, cucumber rounds
Arugula lamb and pistachio meatballs with Labneh cheese sauce and sumac
French onion stuffed mushrooms with herbed chicken sausage, melted brie cheese
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, Feta Cheese (on the side) Pine Nuts, Orange Blossom Water and Mint Pomegranate Honey Vinaigrette, Pita Crisps
Roasted beef filet tenderloin or Salmon Filet, potato gratin, Brussels sprouts - spinach, wild mushroom port reduction sauce
Seared Duck Breast and Duck Leg Confit with Braised Swiss Chard, Roasted Asparagus, White Bean Puree, Marble Potatoes
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Summer Succotash, marble potatoes
Pan Seared Local Halibut "Harissa and Rose" with Almond Rice Pilaf with Crispy Noodles and Peas
Pan seared Loch Duarte Salmon Filet with cauliflower puree, wilted spinach and wild mushroom sauce
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Mediterranean Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dip
Lamb and pistachio meatballs with Labneh cheese sauce and sumac
Dolmathes, stuffed grape leaves filled with pine-nuts, apricots and raisins, sweet onions, rice, herbs, tzatziki dipping sauce
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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Chicken liver pate with toasted brioche, pickled fennel and micro greens
Raw Petite Oysters with mignonette sauce
Baked Brie with maple toasted pecans and sliced bread, vegetables ( gluten free bread will be provided
Classic French Onion Soup, caramelized onions with fresh thyme, crusty baguette and melted Gruyere cheese
French Bistro Salad baby gem lettuces, fresh herbs, beets, Haricot verts, walnuts, pickled shallots, brown butter sherry vinaigrette
Salad Nicoise lettuces, haricot verts, potato, seared Tuna, Olives
Duck Leg Confit with Braised Swiss Chard, Roasted Carrots, White Bean Puree, Marble Potatoes
Roasted Air-line Chicken Breast Coq Au Vin Style, Butter Creamed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, French Bread
Bouillabaisse with Mussels, Clams, California Ling cod, Gulf shrimp and rouille with bread
Flank Steak and Frites with Bearnaise Sauce
Vegetarian and dietary option available upon requests
Creme Brûlée' Napoleon- layered with phyllo dough sugar and cinnamon, caramel sauce
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Charcuterie Board with local cured meats, roasted vegetables, local cheeses, olives, fresh baguette and crackers
Lagunitas IPA Steamed Mussels with garlic and lemon
Pommes Frites with Garlic Aioli
Classic French Onion Soup, caramelized onions with fresh thyme, crusty baguette and melted Gruyere cheese
French Bistro Salad baby gem lettuces, fresh herbs, beets, Haricot verts, walnuts, pickled shallots, brown butter sherry vinaigrette
Roasted Beef Filet Tenderloin or Rock Cod Filet Provencal with potato gratin, Brussels sprouts - spinach, wild mushroom port reduction sauce
Creme Brûlée' "open faced"- phyllo dough sugar and cinnamon, caramel sauce
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