Chef Ryan Nagby

Private Chef In Orange

My journey began as a dishwasher eager to to learn and experiment in the culinary world. Over time I honed my skills , gained knowledge and confidence and discovered that food united people. I mastered my techniques working with some of the best Chef s and mentors. Cooking for me is a life journey with no set destination.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my creative outlet that allows my passion to to bring new and exciting experiences to my guests and into their homes!

I learned to cook at...

I learned from my great Chefs who passed down their amazing knowledge, traditions and extraordinary work ethic!

A cooking secret...

In my kitchen I enhances all my dishes with a blend of exotic spices that adds depth and flavor making them extraordinary!

My menus

Italian

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Arancini- Crispy Risotto with Pecorino Cheese, Spicy Pomodoro Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Burrata and Prosciutto with Toasted Pine nuts, Baby Arugula, Pear and Aged Balsamic

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Short Rib Ragu over Campanelle Pasta with Pecorino Sheep's Cheese and Basil from Chef’s Garden

DESSERT

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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Chantilly Cream and Macerated Berries

Classic tiramisu

Spa Brunch Menu

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Toasted Coconut Pineapple Parfait with with Rum Jelly

Avocado Toast with Everything Bagel Toast Points

FIRST COURSE

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Assorted Fruit and Danish Display

MAIN COURSE

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Belgium Vanilla Scented Waffles with With Whipped Maple Mascarpone

Kale and Truffle Frittata with Melted Smoked Gouda

DESSERT

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Mimosas with Passion Fruit

Indian Flavors

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Boti Kebab-Grilled Skewered Chicken Marinated in Spiced Yogurt with Green Chutney and Kachumber Cucumber Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Vindaloo, Lemon Basmati Rice, Chana Masala, Waram Naan Bread

DESSERT

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Mango Lassi Creme Brulee with Nankhatai Shortbread Cookie

Taste of Asia

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Sesame Ginger Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Crunchy Garlic, Tobiko Caviar and Furikake Wonton Crisps

FIRST COURSE

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Miso Soup- Dashi Broth, Kombu, Bonito Flakes, Firm Tofu, Enoki Mushrooms, and Scallions

Sweet and Spicy Edamame with Garlic Chili Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass , Babay Bok Choy, Coconut Rice, Sweet Soy Glaze

DESSERT

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Matcha Tea Créme Brûlée with Warm Almond Tea Cookies

Latin Escape

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Belizean Shrimp Ceviche- Gulf Shrimp Marinated, Lime Juice, Habanero, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Cilantro, Cucumber, Toasted Coconut, Blue Corn Tortillas

Tortilla Soup with Avocado Créma, Fire Roasted Corn, Queso Fresco and Crispy Tortilla Strips

FIRST COURSE

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Pomegranate Guacamole with Gilled Citrus Shrimp on Blue Corn Tortilla

MAIN COURSE

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Braised “Mole” Short-Rib with Sweet Corn Polenta, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Plantains, Glazed Carrots

Pollo Con Arroz with with Anazi Beans

DESSERT

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Flan Crème Brûlée

Taste of France

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Poached Pear Salad with Frisée, Roquefort Cheese, Rocket, Toasted Hazelnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Fresh Shucked Local Oysters on the Half Shell with Minuet

Apple Brie Tarts

MAIN COURSE

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Paulet Farci- Roulade Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon filled with Spinach, Cremini Mushroom, Ricotta Cheese over Whipped Yukons

Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Peppercorn. Sauce, Whipped Yukons, Glacéd Asparagus

DESSERT

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Macerated Berries and Vanilla Crème

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée with Assorted Macarons

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Gluten Free Menu

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Flat Bread with Pomodoraccio Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic Oil, Shaved Truffles

FIRST COURSE

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Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, Toasted Hazelnuts, Marinated Artichokes, Hearn Goat Cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Half Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Whipped Yukons and Haricot Verts

Chilean Sea-bass with Tomato Caper White Sauce, Wilted Kale, Shallots, Cremini Mushrooms, Parsnips

Gremolota Salmon, Whipped Yukons and Chive, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Braised Short Rib Ragu over Sweet Corn Polenta with Pecorino Sheep's Cheese and Basil from Chef’s Garden

Crab Crusted Filet Mignon with Lemon Herb Butter, Garlic Parmesan Whipped Potatoes, Glacéd Asparagus

DESSERT

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Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée with Assorted Macarons

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coconut Vanilla Cream

Vegan Menu

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Beet Tartar with Vegan Whippe Chive Cheese and Baby Arugula

FIRST COURSE

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“Mock Mushroom Crab Cakes” with Vegan Dill Aioli

MAIN COURSE

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Mushroom Tempeh Meat Loaf with Vegan Demi, Vegan Whipped Potatoes, Glacéd Asparagus

Lions Main Steak Entree with Mushroom Sherry Sauce, Farro Truffle Risotto, Rainbow Heirloom Carrots

DESSERT

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Vegan Chocolate Cake with Vegan Coconut Vanilla Cream

Pink Key Lime Ube Tart wit Coconut Date Crust

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Chef Ryan's reviews

4.98

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9 services

Ryan was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable about his craft and delivered a delicious meal!

Ryan was exactly what I was hoping for to celebrate my wife’s birthday. He was very friendly, allowed us to watch him work and ask questions along the way. Food was delicious, stay in for a night and Ryan will deliver. Look forward to having some more of his wonderful food in the future. Thank you Ryan

Chef Ryan was great, he was exactly on time and was very attentive to dietary restrictions and flexible/creative to menu options. each course was beautifully presented and tasted great. i would definitely recommend him to others and have him back for us soon, Todd and Lynda

Take a Chef is a rather difficult way to hire a chef. However, our Chef, Ryan Nagby, was GREAT. The meal was beautiful and delicious. Ryan was informative and efficient. We very highly recommend him.

Chef Ryan was amazing. He came very preparedly and the final product was some of the best food my guest and myself have had. I can not say kind enough words about chef Ryan and our whole experience with him as our chef.

Perfect 1st time in home Chef experience! Chef Ryan was absolutely wonderful, not only did he respond to our inquiry right away but he made it a very personalized and thoughtful dinner! He asked about what the occasion was and offered different delicious meal options for us to chose from plus a gluten free substitution for each dish to fit our own needs. He came so prepared and left our kitchen cleaner than what we started with. It was absolutely spectacular! Not only a fantastic meal but also no mess after!! We were in heaven and also so pleased to meet and converse with Chef Ryan, he was so kind and fun to chat with! Really made us feel so comfortable and happy in our own home! He even took the time to get “happy anniversary” toppers for our dessert soooo cute! We were so pleased to have him and have him cook for us 5 star experience will definitely be doing it again!

My husband and I hired Chef Ryan to create a special dinner for two. Chef Ryan was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, experienced, and an amazing cook. We had an Italian dinner that was the best Italian food that we have ever had. His presentation of the food was also incredible. It was one of the best experiences, and we plan to hire him again. Can you imagine how lucky his wife is to have a husband that is an amazing cook! Thank you Chef Ryan!!