Private Chef Rodolfo Reyes

I am a professional chef with more than 20 years of progressive culinary training, I graduated from culinary school in 2005 and have held just about every position in the kitchen on my way to becoming an Executive Chef. I have owned my own business, helped open restaurants, worked for the world's largest and second largest food service company and 5 star hotels. I have had the privilege of having cooked at events and establishments in which celebrities were in attendance including, former first lady Michelle Obama. Sports stars such as Troy Aikman, Charles Barkley, the 2001 World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants among others.

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For me, cooking is...

A way to bring people together and open a whole new world, not just in tastes but in cultures and experiences.

I learned to cook at...

As a child in my parent's restaurant, while sharpening my craft in culinary school and everyday I've worked in a kitchen for the past 20+ years.

A role model in the kitchen is...

Every dedicated kitchen employee who does their work with pride.

A cooking secret...

Treating food with respect and learning what it does, you don't force things in the kitchen, you manipulate them.

My menus

Mexico

FIRST COURSE

Traditional Mexican Tortilla Soup

Guacamole and Chips, Chicharron Crumble

Mexican Street Corn, Cotija Cheese, Ancho-Chile Powder, Sour Cream

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas, Peppers, Queso Fresco

Shrimp Ceviche, Pineapple Reduction, Cilantro, Tajin

Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cotija, Jalapeno Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Sauteed Striped Bass, Grilled Avocado, Smoked Tomatillo Sauce, Butter Potatoes

Grilled Fish Fillet ( Garlic Sauce / Achiote Glaze / Pibil)

Slow-Braised Pork with Cilantro, White Onion, Grilled Pineapple, Corn Tortillas

Enchilada, Corn Tortillas Filled with Chicken Tinga and Topped with Salsa Pasilla de Oaxaca, Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco and Crema

Adobo Rubbed Strip Steak, Charred Green Onions, Ancho-Bone Marrow Butter, Papas Bravas

DESSERT

Rice Pudding

Three Milks Cake

Italia

FIRST COURSE

White Fish Carpaccio, Rosemary Oil & Orange Zest, Crumbled Pistachio

Crudo Beef with Calabrian Chili, Ricotta Salata, Oregano, and Black Olive Aïoli

Cacio e Pepe, Choice of Handmade Pasta with an Intense Pepper Sauce

Burrata with Dates Pesto, Lemony Fennel Salad , Grilled Crostini

Little Gem Salad with Sieved Egg, Bacon Vinaigrette, Herbed Breadcrumbs

MAIN COURSE

Sardinian Fregola with Clams, Fennel, Tomato, Fresh Herbs

Duck with Porcini Risotto, with Pistachios

Thyme and Garlic Roasted Chicken , Antipasti of Summer Vegetables, Toasted Pine Nuts

Grilled and Sliced, Rib-eye in a Brandy & Green Peppercorn Sauce, Fries

White Fish, Pescatore Sauce, Roasted Artichockes and Salsa Verde

Roman Style Porchetta, Almond Milk Roasted Root Vegetables, Caramelized Shallots, Fresh Salad

DESSERT

Chef's Tiramisú

Limoncello Panna Cotta

Lively

FIRST COURSE

Green Gazpacho with Burrata and Prosciutto

Grilled Shrimp Salad, Peach, Toasted Almond and Aromatic Herbs

Cumin Roasted Carrots, Avocado, Honey-Yogurt, Arugula and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese, Almond Vinaigrette

White Fish Ceviche, Coconut Milk, Grapefruit, Avocado, and Crispy Tortilla Chips

MAIN COURSE

Lemon-Butter Grilled Steak with Couscous Tabbouleh, Avocado Salad

Vietnamese Style Braised Short Rib, Mint and Basil Pistou, Bean Sprouts, Herb Salad

Grilled Salmon Steaks over Coconut Curry Sauce, Selected Greens and Barley

Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken with Buttery Pine Nuts, Roasted Sweet Potato

Jerked Chicken, Pineaple and Fried Garlic Rice, Coconut-Turmeric Broth, Cilantro

DESSERT

Blueberry Crumble Cake, Lemon-Yogurt Ice Cream

Almond Cake with Market Strawberries

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Chef Rodolfo's reviews

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Chef was incredible. He was well above my expectations and was the first to respond as well. Has great stories would highly recommend.

Chef Rodolfo was amazing! He made our evening celebrating my boyfriends 30th the best experience with memories we can have forever! He made the best dishes in the kitchen of our Airbnb, answered all our questions, was super interactive and shared so much knowledge with us. We all very much enjoyed the food and definitely plan on booking him for our future events in Dallas!

We would absolutely book Chef Rodolfo again! Between the tasty courses and fun stories about his journey as a Chef, we truly enjoyed our experience. I surprised my boyfriend with this, and he loved it - he’s a big foodie with high expectations for quality, so I feel like that says a lot! The chef was on time, plated our leftovers, and even left our kitchen cleaner probably than when he arrived!! :)

Chef Rodolfo is amazing!!! This experience is unforgettable... for middle-class people, it’s not every day you get to have an executive chef cooking for you! Our overall experience is wonderful! Let me tell you how He arrived early to prep, he got everything he needed. I didn’t have to worry about anything... chef Rodolfo is very entertaining & got a lot of stories to tell!! The food was amazing! he served us generous portions of each dish. My favorite was the ribeye. It was tender, juicy, and flavorful! Definitely, this made my bf’s bday extra special! Thank you Chef!