Chef Robert Ritchie
Private Chef in New York
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Creative, and progressive professional chef, James Beard Ivy Award winner and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York City.
Culinary Institute of America graduate, James Beard Ivy Awards winner and professional Chef, with 20 years experience. Executive Chef for a G-7 Embassy and Consulate General in Manhattan, as well as many years experience in many types of cuisines and cultures from around the world. Proficient with all types of cuisine from basic French and continental to globally inspired street food and fine dining. Very friendly, helpful and hard working Chef willing to go to any lengths to make your event a special one.

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For me, cooking is...
What I enjoy most of all is learning new techniques and cuisines, and making a weekly trip to the Union Sq Farmers Market.
I learned to cook at...
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY The Rancho Bernardo Inn and Country Club (4 star/4 diamond) Ritz Carlton Hotel UAE
A cooking secret...
There are no secrets in a kitchen. Knowledge is for sharing and passing along!
My menus
Ceviche Vera Cruz Yellowfin tuna, avocado, grapefruit, cilantro, leche de tigre, chayote, poblano, serrano, and shallots
Caesar Market greens, house-made Caesar dressing, cotija, anchovies, guajillo, oregano, and spiced croutons
Chips - Salsa and Guacamole Avocado, lime, cilantro, avocado, garlic, onion, spiced pepitas, pickled red jalapeño / charred tomatoes, tomatillo, garlic, serrano, onion, morita, costeño, cilantro, cumin
Tacos (3 per guest) Beer-battered cod, chipotle mayonnaise, pickled red cabbage / Berkshire pork, onion, cilantro, salsa verde / seasonal vegetables, onion, toasted spiced pepitas, crema, cabbage
Queso Fundido Heritage chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, onion, pickled red jalapeño, and house-made flour tortillas
Barbacoa Style Shredded Beef Served with handmade blue tortillas, trio of salsas, roasted corn, queso, grilled pineapple, and lettuce cups
Assorted Grilled Summer Vegetables Squash, eggplant, chilies, portobello mushrooms, red bell peppers, heirloom Vidalia onions, cotija cheese, tortillas, and salsas
Assorted Oysters on the Half Shell With chili shallot mignonette, lemon, and house-baked wheat crackers
Grilled Seafood Skewer Scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a smoked onion vinaigrette
Blackened Swordfish Steaks Grilled and served with spicy roasted Mexican corn salad and cabbage jalapeño slaw
Chili Relleno Calkins Creamery Havarti & queso fresco stuffed poblano chile, salsa ranchera, tortillas, saffron rice, and black beans with crema
Mariscos al Mojo Pan-seared black sea bass with a roasted garlic chipotle butter, seasoned long grain wild rice, grilled squash
Pork Al Pastor Braised boneless Berkshire pork ribs, pineapple-tomatillo salsa, achiote, roasted poblano, charred spring onions, seasoned long grain rice
Lamb Barbacoa Braised lamb shank in mole sauce over roasted corn polenta with butternut squash and crispy shallots
Pechuga de Pato Crispy pan-seared duck breast, corn tamale, smoked mushrooms & nopales, tamarind glaze
Arroz con Pollo Tender pulled chicken with pigeon peas, peppers, onions, white wine, sofrito, and long grain rice
Braised Chicken Thigh With handmade tortillas, assorted salsas, saffron rice, avocado, and lime cream
Black Angus Beef Burgers Chili garlic bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, chili mayonnaise, handmade French fries
Chicken Enchiladas Hand-rolled chicken tortilla filled with stewed pulled chicken and cotija cheese, enchilada sauce, and cheddar
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake With chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries
Callebaut Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and raspberry sauce
5 Layer Mexican Chocolate Cake Served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae With dark chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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Ceviche Veracruz - Yellowfin tuna, avocado, grapefruit, cilantro, leche de tigre, chayote, poblano, serrano, and shallots
Caesar - Market greens, house-made Caesar dressing, cotija, anchovies, guajillo, oregano, and spiced croutons
Chips - Salsa and Guacamole - avocado, lime, cilantro, avocado, garlic, onion, spiced pepitas, pickled red jalapeño / charred tomatoes, tomatillo, garlic, serrano, onion, morita, costeño, cilantro, cumin
Tacos - 3 per guests - beer battered cod, chipotle mayonnaise, pickled red cabbage / berkshire pork, onion, cilantro, salsa verde / seasonal vegetables, onion, toasted spiced pepitas, crema, cabbage
Queso Fundido - heritage chorizo, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, onion, pickled red jalapeño, and house-made flour tortillas
Barbacoa styled shredded beef served with hand made blue tortillas, trio of salsas, roasted corn, queso, grilled pineapple and lettuce cups
Assorted grilled summer vegetables, squash, eggplant, chilies, portabello mushrooms, red bell peppers, heirloom vidalia onions
Assorted oysters on the half shell with chili shallot mignonette, lemon and house baked wheat crackers
Grilled seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a dill pesto vinaigrette
Blackened swordfish steaks grilled and served with spicy roasted Mexican corn salad and cabbage jalapeño slaw
Chili Relleno Calkins Creamery Havarti & queso fresco stuffed poblano chile, salsa ranchera, tortillas, saffron rice, and black beans with crema
Mariscos al Mojo Pan-seared black sea bass with a roasted garlic chipotle butter, seasoned long grain wild rice, grilled squash
Pork Al Pastor Braised boneless Berkshire pork ribs, pineapple-tomatillo salsa, achiote, roasted poblano, charred spring onions, seasoned long grain rice
Lamb Barbacoa Braised lamb shank in mole sauce over roasted corn polenta with butternut squash and crispy shallots
Pechuga de Pato Crispy pan-seared duck breast, corn tamale, smoked mushrooms & nopales, tamarind glaze
Arroz con Pollo Tender pulled chicken with pigeon peas, peppers, onions, white wine, sofrito, and long grain rice
Braised Chicken Thigh With handmade tortillas, assorted salsas, saffron rice, avocado, and lime cream
Black Angus Beef Burgers Chili garlic bacon, smoked cheddar, avocado, chili mayonnaise, handmade French fries
Chicken Enchiladas Hand-rolled chicken tortilla filled with stewed pulled chicken and cotija cheese, enchilada sauce, and cheddar
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake With chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries
Callebaut Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and raspberry sauce
5 Layer Mexican Chocolate Cake Served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae With dark chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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Platter of assorted Italian cheeses, prosciutto, salami, figs, grapes, olives, crostini
Mezza plate with carrot hummus, caponata grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, grilled prawns, radicchio, heirloom tomato, burrata, prosciutto, olives, and mission figs
Union Sq Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Caesar Caprese with Heirloom tomatoes, buratta mozzarealla, torn basil, garlic croutons, extra virgin olive oil
Bluefin crab cakes made with roasted red peppers, tarragon, panko crumb - served with a remoulade sauce
Prosciutto y' Burrata - 24 month aged San Daniele prosciutto, local burrata, olio novello - Roman style focaccia - sun-dried tomatoes
Beef Carpaccio - thinly sliced filet mignon, Taggiasche olives, capers, wild arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Shrimp scampi – roasted pacific langoustines basted in garlic butter, roasted garlic, pinot grigio oregano, grilled black olive bruschetta
Caccchio y' Pepi - fresh black pepper linguini tossed in a romano cheese and vegetable stock and roasted butternut squash
Fresh linguini pasta with a parsley roasted heirloom garlic white wine clam sauce, grilled ciabatta herbed garlic bread
Fresh spaghetti al fresco with crushed heirloom tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic, grilled eggplant, NY state basil and pecorino romano
Fettuccine Carbonara - sautéed shallots, guanciale, organic egg yolk and grated 24 month aged Pecorino Romano
Anchovy Caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Chicken scallopini with capers, garlic, parsley, vermouth and lemon butter, roasted fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Veal Milanese - pounded seasoned parmesan panko bread crumb veal cutlets, pan fried and served with roasted saffron potatoes and fall vegetables
8 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
10 oz Berkshire heirloom pork center-cut loin chops marinated overnight in ginger, soy, garlic and pan roasted - plum chili sauce, stir-fried vegetables
Florentine style grilled short loin lamb chops with roast fennel and broccoli - saffron rice
Farmers market peak of season vegetarian platter with crispy tofu, cous cous, green lentils, swiss chard and roasted kale
Steakhouse burger - prime aged ground sirloin burger patty, kaiser roll, special sauce, tempura onion rings
Atlantic cod - pan roasted, served over parmesan white polenta, organic roasted brussels sprouts and tomato butter sauce
Crab stuffed wild salmon, lemon dill butter, wild rice and grilled asparagus
10 oz pan roast NY Strip steak with stir-fried vegetables - truffle butter and roasted potatoes
Day Caught Atlantic Fluke - pan sauteed, white wine, caper, dill lemon butter - farro risotto with baby heirloom ginger carrots
Arctic Char - sautéed Canadian Arctic Char prepared almandine style with preserved lemon, french green beans, nutty brown rice pilaf
Assorted lemon, chocolate or white cupcakes with vanilla ice cream and strawberries
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Confetti Cake with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and fresh berries
Creamy vanilla bean cheesecake with homemade strawberry coulis and toasted pecans
Jumbo warm chocolate chip cookie sundae with chocolate gelatto and warm fudge sauce
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Escargot baked in garlic butter with puffed pastry
10 hour sous-vide warm leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Chef's selection meats and cheese, roasted peppers, artichoke alla romana and kalamata olives
Bistro Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Cream of roasted asparagus and French leek bisque with fresh tarragon, chervil and brioche croutons
Lobster bisque soup with lobster claw meat, sherry, light touch of cream and a flavorful lobster stock
Baked eggplant Napoleon in ramekins layered with organic ricotta, crushed heirloom tomatoes, pecorino romano and mozzarella cheese
Selection of Oysters on half shell - Duxbury MA, Bluepoint, Wellfleet MA - mignonette, cocktail with horseradish, homemade wheat crackers
Black sesame crusted jumbo sea scallops, pan seared - stir-fried baby bok choy and enoki mushroom salad
Agnolotti half moon shaped pasta with crushed tomatoes, black olives, roasted garlic, basil, white wine and fresh herbs
Grilled Scottish salmon with french leek sauce, beluga lentils and roasted fingerlings
8 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
Bell and Evans roasted buttermilk organic free range chicken with rosemary, lemon and oregano - chunky red bliss potatoes and wok seared ginger spinach
Chicken Milanese - pounded seasoned parmesan panko bread crumb veal cutlets with roasted corn, red peppers served with arugula salad and warm gazpacho vinaigrette
Bone-in Berkshire county center-cut loin pork chop marinated overnight in ginger, soy, garlic and pan roasted - plum chili sauce, stir-fried vegetables
Baked lobster tail with filet of beef tenderloin, mustard sauce, crispy roasted brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes
Shrimp scampi - sauteed in garlic, white wine, fresh lemon, parsley and a touch of cream over fresh linguini pasta with a sprinkle of parmesan
Lemon Sole - pan roasted with preserved lemon, capers, parsley and butter, saffron potatoes, roasted eggplant with portobello mushrooms and asparagus
Bone-in pounded, pan fried veal chop - parmesan, marinara, mozzarella d' bufalo, pecorino romano cheese - baked
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a red wine garlic and rosemary reduction, saffron potatoes and sauteed haricot verts (4 or more guests)
Pear and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Baked apple galette with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Espresso and chocolate tiramisu with dark chocolate fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
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Platter of assorted Italian cheeses, prosciutto, salami, figs, grapes, olives, crostini
Caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Fettuccini con Funghi - porcini mushrooms with fettuccini tossed in pecorino Romano and black pepper sauce
Union Sq Market bibb salad, shaved brussels sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, dijon caper vinaigrette
Assorted hand rolled style sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Roasted eggplant, caper and anchovy bruschettas with smoked salmon and caviar
Baked eggplant Napoleon in ramekins layered with organic ricotta, crushed heirloom tomatoes, pecorino romano and mozzarella cheese
Arabic sliced lamb flatbread with eggplant babaganoush, whipped feta, pine nut hummus and sun-dried tomatoes
Arancini di Riso - crispy mozzarella stuffed arancini rice balls, lightly pan fried and served with a pomodoro basil dipping sauce
Antipasti plate with grilled eggplant, red bell peppers, radicchio, heirloom tomato, burrata, prosciutto, olives, figs,
Hepburn House famous Maryland blue fin crab cakes with a spicy creole mayonnaise and a remoulade salad
Prosciutto y’ Burrata - 24-month aged Dok Dall'ava San Daniele prosciutto, local burrata, olio novello – roman style warm focaccia
Beef Carpaccio - thinly sliced filet mignon, Taggiasche olives, capers, wild arugula, 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Chilled jumbo asparagus and crab salad with capers and tomato aioli
Filet mignon served medium with roasted fingerling potatoes and sautéed asparagus
Bell and Evans roasted buttermilk organic free range chicken with rosemary, lemon and oregano - chunky red bliss potatoes and wok seared ginger spinach
Sous vide pork loin marinated in red wine, sage, garlic and rosemary, sous vide and served over smashed pan-roasted potatoes with port wine reduction
Adobo rubbed grilled skirt steak with charred spring onions, remoulade sauce roasted fingerling potatoes and French green beans
Farmers market peak of season vegetarian platter with crispy tofu, cous cous, green lentils, swiss chard and roasted kale, and eggplant
Shrimp scampi over linguini, black garlic, broccoli rabe and beurre blanc, chives over fresh linguini pasta with flat parsley and garlic toast
Fettuccine al salmone - fresh fettuccine sautéed with salmon wild mushrooms, garlic and herbs in a light tomato cream sauce
Atlantic salmon - white wine, caper, dill lemon butter - farro risotto with baby heirloom ginger carrots
Pan roast NY Strip steak with stir-fried vegetables - truffle butter and roasted potatoes
Linguini Vongole – fresh manilla clams, garlic, Italian red Peperoncino, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, grated pecorino romano – black pepper
Veal Cutlet Milanese – thin pounded veal chop, breaded, pan fried, wild arugula salad, gazpacho vinaigrette
Chicken breast scaloppini with capers, parsley, vermouth and lemon butter, roasted fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Steamed North Atlantic Cod – miso, ginger and soy marinated steamed codfish, flakey delicate and delicious served with steamed stir-fried rice and edamame – baby vegetables
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Apple and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
Brown sugar baked warm bananas foster with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Jumbo warm triple chocolate pecan tollhouse cookie Sundae with gelato and warm chocolate sauce
Confetti Cake with vanilla or chocolate ice cream and fresh berries
House made cookies and apricot rugalach platter with fresh picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries premium vanilla ice cream
Grandma’s cinnamon apple tarte with fresh whipped cream, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
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Caspian Sea Caviar Service with Bellinis and Garnishes
Oysters on Half Shell with Green Peppercorn Champagne Mignonette
Sea Scallop Crudo with Seaweed Frisse and Toasted Shallot Oil
Surf and Turf with Trio of Filet Mignon, Jumbo Fresh Water Prawns and Pommes Souffle – Black Truffle - Caviar Butter
Vanilla Butter Poached Scottish Salmon, Spring Haricot Verts
Warm Godiva Dark Chocolate Souffles with Dulce du Leche Cream
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Carpaccio - prime salmon crudo, rucola, parmigiano, capers, lemon oil
12 fresh shucked oysters on the half shell with chili shallot mignonette, lemon and house baked wheat crackers
Platter of assorted cheeses, prosciutto, salami, figs, grapes, olives, crostini
Crispy fried calamari and rock shrimp with roasted peppers and a Catalonian mayonnaise dipping sauce
Assorted Goccettis - Smoked salmon with robiola cream and parsley, tuna tartar with capers and anchovy, spicy eggplant caponata on bruschetta
Assorted hand rolled sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Union Sq Market greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shaved brussels sprouts, bibb, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crispy pan fried goat cheese coins
Chilled poached lobster salad on roasted beets, grilled asparagus, citrus lemon and champagne vinaigrette
Blackened seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a smoked onion vinaigrette
Anchovy Caesar salad with organic red romaine and endive, hearts of palm, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Chilled asparagus and jumbo lump crab salad with capers and tomato aioli
Day Caught Atlantic Fluke - pan sauteed, white wine, caper, dill lemon butter - farro risotto with baby heirloom ginger carrots
Crab cake stuffed wild salmon - with lemon dill butter, wild rice and grilled asparagus
1.5 lb steamed Maine lobster with drawn butter with Asian stir-fried vegetables and potatoes ($55.00 upcharge)
Filet mignon with baked shrimp, bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
Canadian tiger prawns - baked in casserole with white wine, black garlic, chopped tomatoes, yellow saffron rice with chilies
Baked crab stuffed shrimp - grilled lemon asparagus - beluga lentil wild rice
Chicken scallopini with capers, garlic, parsley, vermouth and lemon butter, roasted fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Alaskan crab legs, citrus garlic seasoning, drawn butter, hash browns, cole slaw and roasted carrots (market price upcharge))
Mediterranean Branzino - delicate white fish stuffed with lemon, herb and seasoning roasted and served with saffron yukon potatoes and steamed lemon spinach
Linguini Vongole – fresh manilla clams, garlic, Italian red Peperoncino, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, grated pecorino romano – black pepper
Cioppino alla Livornese - Diver scallops, tiger prawns, Atlantic cod, manila clams, PEI mussels, braised in tomato garlic chili broth - grilled house made Rustic Bread
Baked apple galette with whipped cream and caramel sauce
Apple and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce du leche
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Assorted house made cookies and apricot rugalach platter with fresh picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and mint
Chocolate chip cookie with dark chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
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Authentic Chinese steamed shrimp and pork dumplings sesame ginger ponzu sauce (can do chicken and watercress or vegetarian)
Assorted hand rolled sushi platter including unagi, yellowtail, toro and crab, seaweed salad
Japanese style chicken or pork lettuce wraps - wok seared ground pork or chicken served warm with crispy wontons, toasted peanuts, scallions, blistered peppers, napa cabbage and iceberg lettuce wraps
Tuna tartar with avocado, scallions, jalapeno and ginger soy sesame glaze, on crispy wonton strips
Black sesame crusted black fin tuna loin, sliced and served rare with ponzu dipping sauce and crispy wonton tortillas with guacamole
Sesame crusted sea scallops, pan seared - seaweed salad - roasted enoki mushroom salad - ponzu sauce
1 dozen fresh oysters - Pacific / Atlantic and Canadian with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish and homemade wheat crackers
Assorted hand rolled Mediterranean style sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon / tuna / salmon / crab / uni)
Batter dipped calamari and rock shrimp with roasted peppers and a Catalonian mayonnaise dipping sauce
Petite filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with herbed potato puree
Tempura shrimp and vegetables - jumbo prawns tempura style with stir-fried baby bok choy, carrot, broccoli and snow peas, steamed ginger rice
Roast Asian pork shoulder - broccoli stir-fry with baby carrots, peppers, snap peas, and steamed ginger rice - sticky soy plum glaze
Tan Tan Ramen - ground pork, ginger beef, peanuts, bok choy and ramen noodles served with a flavorful hot pork broth (fried egg optional)
Chili and soy glazed organic salmon steak, grilled and served with roasted Japanese eggplant, steamed ginger rice
Pork Tonkatsu - thin pork cutlets, panko crusted, crispy pan fried - plum sauce - ramen noodles and stir-fried vegetables
Crispy whitefish tempura with asparagus and roasted peppers - stir fried rice with edamame - Double XX soy ginger orange glaze
Surf and Turf - grill tenderloin steak and baked cold water lobster - house special sauce, crispy potato cakes and steamed broccolini
Fresh sliced mangos served chilled with a raspberry sauce - lemon sorbet and almond cookies
5 layer chocolate cake served warm with vanilla ice cream and berries
Key lime pie with whipped cream and fresh berries
Assorted house made cookies and apricot rugalach platter with fresh picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and mint
Fresh berry and fruit tartlets with pastry cream and fresh mint
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