A Culinary Artist with over 19 years of experience delivering elevated cuisine and uncompromising hospitality. Art Institute of Chicago alumnus with a background that includes Fleet Cruise Charter Featured Chef, Le Cordon Bleu London Masterclass training, and private dining for NBA and NFL clientele. Designed for clients who value precision, discretion, and a refined luxury experience.

For me, cooking is...

A refined form of expression - where technique becomes language, ingredients become emotion, and every plate tells a deliberate story of craft, cul

I learned to cook at...

Cooking began at eleven under my parents' influence, later perfected through formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago.

A cooking secret...

Patience-refined over time-and the discipline to savor every moment of the craft.

My menus

Italian Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Autumn green salad, with roasted sweet potatoes, Spicy Candies Almonds & Cranberries with a homemade Vinaigrette dressing

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Sweet Heat Salmon over a bed of Risotto with a balsamic Drizzle and Itailian Gremolata

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Juicy Pan Roasted Airline Chicken Breast over Pesto Pasta with Crispy Carrots

DESSERT

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Fresh Pear Crumble with handmade Whipped Cream

Luxury Brunch Service

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All inclusive

Granola peach yogurt parfait

Honey lime tossed fruit salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackberry pear topped bourbon french toast

Blueberry buttermilk pancakes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Savory New Orleans shrimp and creamy stone ground grits

Chefs roasted baby potato andouille breakfast hash with scrambled cheese eggs

Sweet potato chicken apple sausage breakfast hash with eggs cooked to order

Bacon, eggs, home fries, and toast

DESSERT

All inclusive

Fresh fruit and pastry cream tart

Celebrate Menu

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Seasonal Chefs Salad with Pepper Roasted Pears, Walnuts, Fresh Herbs & Cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp & Scallop tossed Pasta Bucatini with Spinach & Roasted Tomatoes in a Garlic Cream Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Citrus Honey Glazed Lamb Chops over Yukon Gold Mash and Fried Brussels Sprouts

DESSERT

All inclusive

Double Chocolate Cake with Cognac Cherries

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Chef Ricky's reviews

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Chef Ricky delivered not only an excellent meal but an experience to remember. My guest felt they were treated to a 5 star meal! Chef Ricky and his assistant were professional, engaging and overall fabulous! We will definitely use him again as well as recommend to all our friends! You won’t be disappointed.