Chef Susan Palmer
Private Chef In SouthamptonAs a professional chef for many years. I have designed, produced and presented a wide variety of fresh, exciting dining experiences for an informed clientele in New York and the Hamptons. Experienced in low-fat and custom-designed dietary meals. Complete rapport and access to freelance staff to compliment any size event. From elegant to casual dining for a few guests to large location events. I have the organizational abilities to accomplish excellent results.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Making people happy while earning a living.
I learned to cook at...
I owned a catering company feeding movie crews for 17 years.
A cooking secret...
Many years of experience.
My menus
BBQ Chicken and Jack Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Coriander & Lime Grilled Shrimp with Asian Pesto
Shiitaki Mushroom Quesadillas served with Mango Salsa
Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
Home Made Stuffed Clams (I have a clamming license so they are very fresh)
Open Face Miniature Lobster Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Chicken from the grill
Miniature Cheese Burgers
Caprese Salad – Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Local Tomatoes drizzled with Olive Oil and a Balsamic reduction
Thai Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Cashews, Red Onions, Mint, Cilantro, Basil on Greens with Asian Dressing
Water Melon Salad Layered with Tomatoes, Feta, Basil and Roasted Sesame Seeds with a Walnut Raspberry Vinaigrette on a bed of Green
Seafood Salad – Shrimp, Mussels, Squid and Scallops with Red Pepper, Red Onion and Cucumber with a Fennel Seed Dressing
Steamers - Traditional style Clams, served with Drawn Butter and Clam Broth
Grilled Filet Mignon, Grilled Vegetables with Grilled Red Bliss Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Chilean Sea Bass Encrusted with Garlic and Ginger in Miso Sesame Sauce
A Lobster Boil - Split Lobster, Clams, Mussells, Corn, Baby New Potatoes and Garlic for flavor
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Baby Back Ribs with three Side Dishes of your choice
Flank Steak with salty, sugary, spicy, savory rub served with Cole Slaw, German or Creamy Dill Potato Salad and Corn Pudding
Five-Peppercorn Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Grilled Vegetables, Corn on the Cob
Fish Tacos Stand up Shells filled with Grilled Cod encrusted with Mexican spices and iceberg, chopped Tomatoes, Avocados and Crumbled White Cheese
Grilled Lobster, shucked and returned to the shell, in melted Butter and any three side dishes you like
Grilled Thai Chicken Breasts with Mint, Basil, Cilantro and Ginger and sides dishes of your choice
Grilled Halibut with White Wine, Lime Zest and Whole Grain Mustard and side dishes
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Ice Cream and Raspberries
Apple Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Razzledazzle Pie (blueberries,raspberries and strawberries) with Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Fruit Salad
Adult S'mores
Water Melon Slices, Cookies and Brownies
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Sausage Rolls and Cheese Straws
Miniature Cornish Pasties - Small turnover filled with Beef and Potato (Cheese and Onion for Vegetarians)
Devils on Horseback (prunes marinated in Sherry, rolled in bacon and baked)or Angels on Horseback (water chestnuts marinated in brown sugar and baked in bacon)
Chicken and Shrimp Miniature Vol-au-Vents (Puff Pastry cups also know as Bouchees)
Scotch Eggs - hard boiled eggs rolled in Sausage meat, breaded and Fried
Devilled Dungeness Crab Salad
Mock Turtle Soup (Beef, Bacon and Vegetables)
Cock-a-Leekie Soup - Chicken, Leeks and Vegetables
Scottish Smoked Salmon Salad
Fish (Cod) and Chips served with Mushy or Garden Peas
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding - Standing Rib Roast with Gravy and Horseradish Sauce - served with Roast Potatoes, Bouquetiere of Asparigus,Green Beans and Carrots
Steak and Kidney Pie served with puree of Parsnips, Carrots and Mashed Potatoes
Dover Sole served with home made Tartare Sauce, Dutchess Potatoes and Green Beans
Lancashire Hot Pot - Beef Stew with Root Vegetables served with mashed Potatoes
Crown of Lamb - Two Full Racks of Baby Lamb Chops in circle, stuffed with Forcemeat and Vegetables served with Mint Sauce
Toad in the Hole - Yorkshire Pudding studded with Cubes of Steak, Creamed Potatoes, Savoy Cabbage, Carrots and Gravy
Spotted Dick - steamed pudding with currants and raisins served with Custard
Bread and Butter Pudding served with Brandy Caramel Sauce and Custard
Treacle Tart served with Whipped Cream
Rhubarb Crumble, poached Rhubarb (with stawberries if requested) Crumb Topping, served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Poor Knights of Windsor Pudding - French Toast infused with white wine served with Apricot Sauce
If ordering High Tea a la Downton Abbey, besides an assortment of finger sandwiches, the cakes will include :- Bakewell Tarts, Maids of Honour, Cream Buns, Madeleines, Victoria Sponge Cake and Petit Fours
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Puppodums with Mango Chutney, Raita, Onions, Chili and Lime Pickle
Indian Samosas (spicy beef or vegetable in a crispy dough triangle) served with Mango Chutney
Onion Bhajias (fritters)
Lettuce "Dosa" Wraps - Potatoes and Chutney
Chicken Momos (dumplings)
Chicken or Beef Mulligatawny Soup
Onion, Mango and Peanut Chaat
Spicy Baby Vegetable Salad
Eggplant and Mushrooms in Yogurt Sauce
Madras Sambal (red lentils and Potoatoes)
Yalekosu Kosambri - Red Cabbage and Citrus Coleslaw
Kadale Usali - Chickpea Salad with vegetables and Avocado
Red Coconut, Peppers and Pineapple Salad
Karntaka Coconut and Vegetable Curry served with Raita
Yellow Lentil Risotto with Lime, Dill and Lemon
Yangi Baath - Roast Brussel's Sprouts and Potato
Vindaloo (Lamb, Beet, Shrimp, Chicken or vegetable) served with Basmati Rice and Palak Aloo Sag (Spinach and Potato), Raita and Dhal
Cod and Shrimp Green Coconut Curry served with Balti Potatoes and Eggplant, Dahl and Rice
Chicken/Beef/Lamb Dapiaza (two onions) Curry Served with Raita, Dhal, Nan and Rice
Shrimp and Pineapple Curry served with any of the afore mentioned side dishes
Tandoori Chicken served with Nan, Onions, Dahl, Raita and Rice
Khara Masala Lamb served with any of the side dishes above
Sweet and Sour Duck Casserole served with Safron,Cardaman Rice and Palak Aloo Sag (Spinach and Potatoes)
Eggplant stuffed with Beef or Chicken and please pick three side dishes
Chicken/Beef/Shrimp/Lamb Madras Curry and please pick thee side dishes
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
Razzledazzle Pie (blueberries,raspberries and strawberries) with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Kheer (rice Pudding with Raisins and Almonds) served with Whipped Cream
Summer Peaches in Sweet Yogurt Sauce
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Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Coriander & Lime Grilled Shrimp with Asian Pesto
Dim Sum with Three Sauces
Salmon Nori Roll served with Peanut Sauce
Peppercorn Encrusted Tuna on Daikon with Wasabi and Crème Fraiche
Water Chestnuts marinated in Brown Sugar and baked in Bacon
Puppodums with Mango Chutney, Raita, Onions, Chili and Lime Pickle
Home made Shrimp Toast
Lobster Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Sushi/Sashimi selection
Vegetarian or Pork Pot Stickers
Indian Samosas (spicy beef in a crispy dough triangle) served with Mango Chutney
Sichuan Slaw, bean sprouts, carrots, celery, chilies tossed with Asian dressing and topped with Cashews, Mint, Cilantro and Basil
Thai Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Cashews, Red Onions, Mint, Cilantro, Basil on Greens with Asian Dressing
Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
Chinese Cilantro and Peanut Salad
Sesame Noodles with Red Pepper, Scallions and Cucumbers (Served Cold)
Asian Seafood Salad – Shrimp, Mussels, Squid and Scallops with Red Pepper, Red Onion and Cucumber with a Cilantro Dressing
Chilean Sea Bass Encrusted with Garlic and Ginger in Miso Sesame Sauce, Asian Stirfried Vegetables and Noodles
Grilled Thai Chicken Breasts with Mint, Basil, Cilantro and Ginger served with Fried Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Bean Sprouts and Baby Corn
Asian Lacquered Salmon served with Forbidden Rice and Green Beans Teriyaki
Lobster Cantonese Style, Fried Rice and Stir fried Asian Vegetables
Rice Noodle Wrapped Halibut with Shiitake Mushroom Tapenade, Baby Corn, Bok Choy and Water Chestnuts
Aromatic Braised Short Ribs with Napa Cabbage and Soba Noodles
Braised Chicken with Shiitakes and Snap Peas and Forbidden Rice
Crispy Roast Long Island Duckling with Hoisin Sauce, Scallions and Cucumbers, Vegetable Stirfry and Sticky Rice
Ginger Sea Bass with Soba Noodles and Baby Bok Choy
Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork with FDried Rice and Asian Vegetables
Chicken Teriyaki – Traditional Japanese Style served with Sesame Noodles and Shiitakes and Snap Peas
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
English Trifle served with Whipped Cream and Hundreds and Thousands
Wonton Napolean with Mixed Berries and Pastry Cream and Caramel Sauce
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Summer Pudding with Double Cream
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Shiitaki Mushroom Quesadillas served with Mango Salsa
Olive and Mozzarella Tomato, Basil, Tartlets
Beet and Stilton Vinaigrette on Endive
Vegetarian Dim Sum with Three Sauces
Olive-Caper Tapenade on Goat Cheese Crostini
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters with Tomato Relish
Parsnip and Potato Pancakes with Home Made Apple Sauce
Savory Palmiers with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary
Wild Mushroom Truffled Risotto in a Phyllo Pillow
Date and Feta Tarts
Miniature Corn Muffins stuffed with Corn Relish
Radish Sandwiches (look like little flowers)
Pot Sticker Pork Dumplings with Dipping Sauces
Thai Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Cashews, Red Onions, Mint, Cilantro, Basil on Greens with Asian Dressing
Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
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Sesame Noodles with Red Pepper, Scallions and Cucumbers (Served Cold)
Butternut Squash Soup with a touch of Apple
Apple and Spinach Salad with Roasted Sesame Seed dressing sprinkled with toasted Almonds
Shittake Mushroom Quesadillas
Manicotti
White Lasagna
Eggplant Parmesan served with Angel Hair Pasta
Thai Red Vegetable Curry with Lemon Grass Rice
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Fresh Herbs and Drizzled with Olive Oil served with two side dishes of your choice
Zucchini stuffed with Tomatoes, Basil and Chevre on a bed of Brown Rice
Roasted Root Vegetables with Cous Cous and Harrisa Sauce
Eggplant Parcels stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil served with Cous Cous
Vegetable Lasagna served with Garlic Bread
Black Pepper Tofu served on Vegetable Fried Rice
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Ice Cream and Raspberries
Baked Apples with Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Wonton Napolean with Mixed Berries and Pastry Cream and Caramel Sauce
Razzledazzle Pie (blueberries,raspberries and strawberries) with Whipped Cream
Bread Pudding with Rum Butterscotch Sauce and Whipped Cream
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Classic Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Lemons and Cocktail Sauce
Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Coriander & Lime Grilled Shrimp with Asian Pesto
Beet and Stilton Vinaigrette on Endive
Miniature Crab Cakes with Remoulade
Bruschetta
Crispy Potato Baskets with Caviar and Creme Fraiche
Clams on the half Shell with Lemon,Cocktail and Hot Sauce
Oysters om the half shell served with Mignonette Sauce, Classic Cocktail Sauce and lemons
Greek and Mid Eastern - Taramasalata, Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Dolmades, Tsasiki, stuffed Grape leaves, Olives with Fresh Cut Garden Vegetables and Pita Bread
Beef Empanadas with Lime Sour Cream
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters with Tomato Relish
Charcuterie Board with everything Meats, Cheese, Bread, Figs etc
Miniature Popovers baked with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Pigs in Blankets
Crab Dip with Crustini
BBQ Chicken and Jack Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Roasted Grape Tomato Sauce
Frisee, Endive and Heirloom Tomatoes, Blue Cheese with Mission Fig Dressing
Butternut Squash Soup with a touch of Apple
Waldorf Salad
Apple and Spinach Salad with Roasted Sesame Seed dressing sprinkled with toasted Almonds
Filet of Beef Medallions with Red Wine Reduction and Horseradish, served with Creamed Potatoes, Asparagus and Green Bean Bundles
Crispy Roast Long Island Duckling with a Fruity Bordelaise, Roast Potatoes, Green Beans and Glazed Carrots
Standing Rib Roast au Jus, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach with Garlic and Corn Souffle
Lobster, shucked and returned to the shell, in melted Butter served "Palm" style (Creamed spinach etc.)
Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and you select your side dishes from my list
Baby Molten Chocolate Soufflés with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
English Trifle served with Whipped Cream and Hundreds and Thousands
Zaibaione
Apple Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baked Apples with Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Wonton Napolean with Mixed Berries and Pastry Cream and Caramel Sauce
Razzledazzle Pie (blueberries,raspberries and strawberries) with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream and Spiral Cookies
Blueberry Cobbler with Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Beef Empanadas with Lime Sour Cream
Tuna Seviche with Edamame Puree on Home Made Tortilla Chips
Patacones with Three Dips, Smoked Tomato Salsa, Mango Salsa and Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Mini Beef Skewers with Tamarind BBQ Sauce
Chicken and Queso Blanco Quesadillas with Chipotle Cream
Coriander Lime Grilled Shrimp with Asian Pesto
Gazpacho
Water Melon Salad Layered with Tomatoes, Feta, Basil and Roasted Sesame Seeds with a Walnut Raspberry Vinaigrette on a bed of Greens
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Pulled Pork Sliders with Jalapenos and Pickles
From Guatemala - Tapado, a seafood soupwith Plantain Chips, Pollo a la Cerveza(Chicken in Beer Sauce),Arroz con Frijoles (Rice and Beans)
From Columbia - Arepas, Sancocho (Meat, Plantains, Potatoes, Corn, served with White Rice and Avocado Slices.)
From Uruguay - The Chivito (Little Goat is a sandwich with Beef and Eggs) Revuelto Gramajo (Frech Fries,sauteed Onions, Crumbled Eggs and Green Peas)
From Panama - Patacones, Carne En Palito (Beef Skewers) Panamanian Rice and Beans,
From Argentina - Milanesas (Fried Beef), Empanadas, Pucheros (Chicken Stew) Croqeyas (Fritters)
From Peru - Tallarin Saaltado Camarones (Shrimp with Onions, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Red Pepper served on Spaghetti) Chaufa, Steak with Peruvian Fried Rice
From Chile - Ajiaco (Meat Soup) Chancho en Piedra (Pig on Stone, Pork in a Spicy Tomato Sauce, Cazuela de Ave(Chicken Stew that melts in your mouth)
From Venezuela - Pabellon Criollo (Rice, Plantains, Beans and Beef, Pan de Jamon (Ham Bread)
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream and Spiral Cookies
Tres Leches Cake
Flan
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Petit Croquet Monsieur Sandwiches with Pear Chutney
Wild Mushroom Risotto in Phyllo Cups
Crispy Potato Baskets with Caviar and Creme Fraiche
Smoked Salmon Tartare on Gaufrette Chips
Foie Gras with Warm Bread and Cornichons
Coquilles St, Jacques Marinees aux Epinards et Aneth ( Marinated Scallops with Spinach and Dill
Steamed Mussels sautéed in Shallots, Garlic and Thyme Broth
Vichyssoise, the Classic cold Potato and Leek Soup
Frisee, Endive and Heirloom Tomatoes, Blue Cheese with Mission Fig Dressing
Classic Frech Oinion Soup
Bouillabaisse, Classic Fish Stew
Escargot in Mushroom Caps,
Five Herb Pesto Crusted Local Stripped Bass on a bed of Provencal Ragout (Tomato,Olives,Leeks and Capers)served with Baby Potatoes and Asparagus
Chicken Chasseur – White wine, fresh mushrooms and Tomatoes, served with Rice Pilaf and Corn Souffle
Fillet Mignon au Poivre with Pan seared Cherry Tomatoes, Puree de Pommes de Terre, and Spinach with Garlic
Coq au Vin (Classic Chicken, Wine, Brandy, Onions, Mushrooms and Bacon Stew) Creamed Potatoes and Haricots Verts (Green Beans
Poached Salmon decorated with Cucumbers and Sauce Verde served with Baby Potato Salad and Grilled Vegetables
Cassoulet - Bean casserole with Duck, Pork, Lamb or Sausage with Green Salad and Crusty Bread
Baby Molten Chocolate Soufflés with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Charlotte Aux Pommes (Apple Charlotte) with Whipped Cream
Mousseline au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse) with Whipped Cream
Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream
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