Private Chef Richard Gibson

I’m a professional chef with over 15 years of experience creating unforgettable dining experiences for guests in healthcare, university, and private settings. My approach blends classical training from Le Cordon Bleu with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully balanced menus. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, family celebration, or large gathering, I focus on crafting customized meals that reflect each client’s taste, style, and occasion. Known for my professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail, I bring restaurant-quality cuisine and exceptional hospitality straight to your table.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a way to connect people through flavor, creativity, and care—transforming simple ingredients into memorable experiences.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at Le Cordon Bleu, where I developed a strong foundation in culinary arts, baking and pastry that continues to inspire my food today

A cooking secret...

Balancing precision with creativity—respecting technique while always adding a personal touch that makes each dish unforgettable.

My menus

Chef Richard Signature Breakfast

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Fruit & Cottage Cheese Plate

Yogurt Parfait Cups - Vanilla yogurt layered with granola and berries

Mini Bagel Bites - Half mini bagels with cream cheese, tomato, and cucumber

Avocado Toast

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Eggs Benedict

Ham & Swiss Pinwheels

Spinach & Cheese Mini Quiches

Mini Chicken & Biscuit Sliders

MAIN COURSE

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Belgian Waffle Plate - Crispy waffle with fruit, whipped cream, or peanut butter syrup

Biscuits and Gravy Plate - Warm biscuits topped with sausage gravy; served with eggs

Chicken and Waffles - Crispy fried chicken over waffles with maple syrup or honey butter

Cinnamon Roll French Toast - Cinnamon rolls sliced and griddled like French toast

Country Fried Steak & Eggs - Breaded cube steak, gravy, eggs your way, and home fries

French Toast Plate - Thick-cut French toast with powdered sugar & fresh berries

Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl - Quinoa, tomato, cucumber, olive, feta, and a soft-boiled egg

Pancake Stack Meal - Three pancakes with whipped butter, syrup, and choice of bacon or sausage

Veggie Omelet - Spinach, tomato, mushroom, and mozzarella

Western Omelet - Ham, peppers, onion, and cheese with hash browns or grits

DESSERT

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Apple Turnovers

Assorted Muffins

Cinnamon Rolls

Coffee Cake Squares

Glazed Donut Holes

Chef Richard’s Signature Brunch

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Garlic & Herb Pull-Apart Rolls

Ham & Swiss Pinwheels

Mini Bagel Bites - Half mini bagels with cream cheese, tomato, and cucumber

Rustic Breakfast Flatbread Slice

Spinach & Cheese Mini Quiches

Sweet Berry Salad - Mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, almonds, and poppyseed dressing

Yogurt Parfait Cups - Vanilla yogurt layered with granola and berries

FIRST COURSE

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Avocado Toast

Caesar Salad (Brunch Style) - Romaine, croutons, parmesan, and a light creamy dressing. Add a soft-boiled egg upgrade

Classic Eggs Benedict

Fruit & Cottage Cheese Plate

Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl - Quinoa, tomato, cucumber, olive, feta, and a soft-boiled egg

Mini Chicken & Biscuit Sliders

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Belgian Waffle Plate - Crispy waffle with fruit, whipped cream, or peanut butter syrup

Biscuits and Gravy Plate - Warm biscuits topped with sausage gravy; served with eggs

Chicken and Waffles - Crispy fried chicken over waffles with maple syrup or honey butter

Cinnamon Roll French Toast - Cinnamon rolls sliced and griddled like French toast

Country Fried Steak & Eggs - Breaded cube steak, gravy, eggs your way, and home fries

Country Scramble Plate - Scrambled eggs with peppers, onions, and cheddar; served with breakfast potatoes

French Toast Plate - Thick-cut French toast with powdered sugar & fresh berries

Pancake Stack Meal - Three pancakes with whipped butter, syrup, and choice of bacon or sausage

Turkey Club Brunch Sandwich - Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough

Veggie Omelet - Spinach, tomato, mushroom, and mozzarella

Western Omelet - Ham, peppers, onion, and cheese with hash browns or grits

DESSERT

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Apple Turnovers

Assorted Muffins

Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Warm brioche, caramel drizzle, and whipped chantilly cream

Brownie Bites

Cinnamon Rolls

Coffee Cake Squares

Espresso Mousse Cup Layers of espresso mousse, cocoa crumble, and whipped mascarpone

Glazed Donut Holes

Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Tiramisu Parfait Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa dust in modern glassware

Chef Richard’s Signature Menu

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Baby Arugula and Strawberry Salad

BLT Wedge Salad

Caprese Salad

Ceasar Wedge Salad

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chorizo and Potato Soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Shrimp Cocktail

Southwest Wedge Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

FIRST COURSE

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Handmade Fettuccine Pasta with Alfredo

Handmade Ravioli with Cheese and Alfredo

Mini Beef Wellington

Handmade Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce

Mushroom and Herb Creamy Risotto

MAIN COURSE

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Bone-In Pork Chop – bourbon glaze, sweet corn purée, and braised greens

Butternut Squash Ravioli – brown butter sage sauce and crispy kale

Chicken Marsala Pan-roasted chicken breast with mushroom-marsala wine sauce and garlic whipped potatoes

Chicken Piccata Pan-seared chicken breast in lemon-caper butter sauce with spaghetti pasta and grilled broccolini

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib – au jus, horseradish cream, and roasted garlic mash

Italian Meatballs with Braised Greens

New York Strip Steak – garlic herb butter, fingerling potatoes, and broccolini

Pan-Seared Chicken Supreme – lemon thyme jus, whipped potatoes, and haricots verts

Pork Tenderloin Medallions – apple demi-glace and roasted Brussels sprouts

Stuffed Chicken Roulade – spinach, sun-dried tomato, and goat cheese with roasted red pepper coulis

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom – quinoa, spinach, and roasted red pepper coulis

Wild Mushroom Risotto – truffle oil and parmesan crisp

Grilled Filet Mignon Truffle mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and red wine demi-glace

DESSERT

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Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Warm brioche, caramel drizzle, and whipped chantilly cream

Chocolate Lava Cake Warm molten center, vanilla bean ice cream, and raspberry coulis

Chocolate Trio Dark chocolate mousse, milk chocolate curl, and white chocolate crisp

Espresso Mousse Cup Layers of espresso mousse, cocoa crumble, and whipped mascarpone

Poached Pears in Red Wine Elegant presentation with mascarpone cream and pistachio dust

Strawberry Shortcake Verrine Deconstructed presentation with sponge cake, chantilly, and macerated berries

Tiramisu Parfait Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa dust in modern glassware

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