Private Chef Symone Abreu Symone Abreu

I am a three time Olympic culinary chef with a broad spectrum of expertise, experience, and knowledge of food. I have served as a chef for over 17 years in the United States and abroad. My passion for food shows in each dish I create. When I cook, I create an experience that will be memorable. I am excited to work with you.

For me, cooking is...

My calling in life. The understanding of ingredients and pairings is a skill. Food is a universal language.

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to train with Culinary Olympian’s, Master Chef’s and become knowledgeable in this field.

A cooking secret...

Organization and preparation.

My menus

Four course meal

STARTER

All inclusive

Tri-colored Quinoa grain bowl Roasted Garlic hummus, Chickpeas, Carrot ribbons, Pickled Red Onions, fennel, Baby Radish, Candied Beet chips, Citrus Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Spinach Duxelles with Crisp Spinach, shallots, Garlic, wrapped in Prosciutto

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Savory Herb Chicken breast Creamy Polenta with Chives and Smoked Gouda Heirloom with Basil Albufera Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dessert- Entremet with Lavender Moose, Pound Coconut Loaf with and Strawberry Julee, Strawberry Pottage, Matcha Ice Cream, Shortbread Crumble, and Caramel

Six-course meal

STARTER

All inclusive

Amuse bouche - Edamame, Goat cheese, pancetta tart

Appetizer - Bruschetta on French Crostini with balsamic glaze

Soup - Butternut squash, with crème fraîche

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Salad - Arugula, baby spinach, Frisée, heirloom tomatoes and herb croutons with Sesame lemon dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Entree - Filet Mignon, Haricot Verts, Potato mille-feuille, with Béarnaise sauce