Private Chef Mike Thompson

My name is Mike and I graduated from Johnson & Wales University and was the recipient of the University Director's Distinguished Graduate Award. I am a private chef with over 15 years experience owning my own business. My specialty is in-home private events including birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, holiday parties and any other private event where I can prepare the dishes on sight.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a way of life, where chatting about what is for lunch is discussed while still enjoying breakfast!

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from my Mom and Great Grandmother when I was younger. I also learned quite a bit from a chef friend of mine in college

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is mise en place. Planning is everything and one must always remember to add a cup of love!

My menus

Texas Influenced

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Bacon wrapped sweet potatoes with Balsamic and chive accent

FIRST COURSE

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Texas cole slaw

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted baby back ribs, pulled pork sliders, grilled chicken thighs, corn pudding

DESSERT

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Mexican style hand made pralines

American flavors

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Baked brie with Tabasco Pepper Jelly, seasonal berries and crackers

Prosciutto wrapped shrimp with a sweet chili sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Sensation salad (romaine tossed with a light Parmesan/lemon dressing with Bermuda onions, tomato, croutons and Balsamic

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted beef tenderloin with grilled shrimp, herb roasted potatoes and garlic asparagus

DESSERT

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Table side presentation of Cherries Jubilee

Southwest Flavors

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Chorizo queso fundido with artisan torilla chips

FIRST COURSE

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Southwest salad of mixed greens with cucumbers, red bell peppers, tomato, roasted corn, toasted pepitos, Cotija cheese and a honey, chipotle vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Beef tenderloin chimichurri and grilled shrimp with roasted peppers and onions, black beans and corn torillas

DESSERT

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Table side presentation of Bananas Flambe

Creole/Cajun

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Savory andouille sausage and chive cheese cakes with smoked Gouda and a Zararain's Creole Mustard cream sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive