Chef Turandot O’hara

Private Chef In Philadelphia

I am a professional chef who has travelled the world and has adapted the cuisines and cooking style of each and every culture I have encountered in my everyday cooking life. I thoroughly enjoy cooking for myself and others and strive to improve my skills every day of my life and career. I truly believe that with a positive outlook and a passion for what you do, you can and will create amazing masterpieces.

For me, cooking is...

A way of life.Growing up in Hawaii I learned at a young age to cook with passion, enthusiasm and to continue the traditions passed down from others.

I learned to cook at...

home in Hawaii and all over the world with many influences including my family and a local chef who has made his own stance in the cooking industry.

A cooking secret...

Is to use only the freshest ingredients. I search out local markets for the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and unique items to make the dishes pop

My menus

All Apps

STARTER

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Honey, prosciutto & arugula flatbread

Parmesan crusted chicken wings with creamy Caesar dressing

Chorizo & caramelized onion stuffed mushrooms

Cilantro lamb crostini

Basil & cucumber gazpacho

Avocado & crab napoleon

FIRST COURSE

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Avocado, shrimp & Mango tower

French Onion Soup with Garlic Parmesan crostini

Spinach salad with apples, cranberries & walnuts

Heirloom tomato, apricot and basil salad

Caesar Salad with grilled chicken breast & Parmesan crisp

Chorizo & spinach quiche

Mussels, little neck clams & calamari in Arrabiatta sauce with rosemary crostini

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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NY style cheesecake with chocolate hazelnut sauce

Almond & honey tiramisu

Chocolate Hazelnut Crème Brûlée

Chocolate crème brûlée with white chocolate & seasonal berries

Espresso chocolate mousse with Candied oranges

Fruit De Mer

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Seared scallops with cilantro lemon purée

Charcuterie & Shrimp cocktail board with assorted meats, cheese , crackers & fruit

Sesame Crusted Ahi with Wasabi Aioli

Seafood trio (Lobster, Little neck clams & mussels)

Sesame Tuna Carpaccio

FIRST COURSE

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Mussels & clams in a white wine sauce with garlic Parmesan crostini

Lomi Lomi Salmon tower with a sweet soy glaze & Fresh Avocado ( 3 week advance notice )

Caesar Salad with grilled shrimp & Parmesan crisp

Creamy seafood chowder with Portuguese rolls

MAIN COURSE

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Seared Halibut with a Creamy lemon & caper sauce, Puréed herb infused potatoes and prosciutto wrapped Asparagus Spears

Filet Mignon with Jumbo Lump Crab cake , Lobster Risotto & sautéed broccolini

Entrecôte with a mushroom sauce, crab stuffed lobster tail , Parmesan Asparagus & garlic Parmesan risotto

DESSERT

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Chocolate covered strawberries ( included in meal )

Grand Marnier soufflé with Honey Mead infused poached pear

Orange & cinnamon crème brûlée With seasonal berries

Chocolate soufflé With Poached pear with whipped marscapone

Holiday Menu

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Elegant Apricot & Goat Cheese with Candied Walnuts

Baked Brie w/ caramelized walnuts and cranberries

Cranberry & Turkey cups

Pomegranate & Honey Goat cheese canapés

Charcuterie wreath

Marinated beef & Caramelized onion crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Spinach salad with apples, cranberries & walnuts

Roasted sweet potato & red pepper soup

Heirloom tomato, apricot and basil salad

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted Turkey breast, parmesan green beans, brioche & cranberry stuffing and herb infused potatoes with cranberry glaze

NY strip steak ,Salmon en croute , maple bacon Brussels sprouts and sautéed butternut squash with cranberries and walnuts

Rosemary & Sage tomahawk steak, crab stuffed lobster tail, puréed herb infused potatoes, Parmesan asparagus

DESSERT

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Cranberry & Egg Nog Panna Cotta

Salted Caramel Flan with Glazed Walnuts

Egg Nog Cheesecake with cranberries

Pecan Pie Bars

Pumpkin bread pudding

A taste of Spain

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Chorizo & caramelized onion stuffed mushrooms

Seared scallops with cilantro lemon purée

Chorizo, caramelized onion & Parmesan crostini

Seafood trio (Lobster, Little neck clams & mussels in saffron sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Balsamic chicken salad with feta cheese

Chicken, tomato & tortellini soup

Spinach salad with apples, cranberries & walnuts

Butterfly prawns with green chilies sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted Cornish hens with herb infused potatoes and honey glazed carrots & green beans

Spanish Picadillo with Saffron Rice & Mediterranean grilled vegetables

Seafood Paella with sautéed seasonal vegetables

Filet Mignon & lobster tail with saffron risotto & prosciutto wrapped asparagus

DESSERT

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Chocolate covered strawberries ( included in meal )

Poached Pear with Flan & caramel sauce

Almond & Honey Panna Cotta with fresh berries

Orange & cinnamon crème brûlée

Kailua Breeze

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Sesame tuna with green papaya salad

Ahi poke tower with Avocado, Mango Salsa & Teriyaki Glaze

Mango stuffed avocados

Slow Roasted Pork Belly with puréed sweet potato

Sesame Crusted Ahi with Wasabi Aioli

Korean style chicken wings with Asian slaw

FIRST COURSE

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Seafood miso udon noodle soup

Lomi Lomi Salmon tower with a sweet soy glaze & Fresh Avocado ( 3 week advance notice )

MAIN COURSE

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Kalbi & teriyaki chicken, jasmine rice & seasonal vegetables

Korean style rib eye with butterfly shrimp , basmati rice & sesame green beans

Honey teriyaki shrimp with Jap Chae, Jasmine Rice & baby bok choy

DESSERT

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Caramelized Plantains with Mango Sorbet

Haupia ( Hawaiian coconut custard)

Japanese cheesecake with seasonal berries

Chocolate dipped pineapple & papaya ( included in meal )

Brugge

STARTER

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Charcuterie board with assorted cheese , crackers & fruit

Baked Brie w/ caramelized walnuts and cranberries

Mushroom & caramelized onion crostini

French Onion Crostini

Seared scallops with cilantro lemon purée

FIRST COURSE

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Escargot w/ garlic Parmesan crostini

French Onion Soup with Garlic Parmesan crostini

Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Moules et frites ( Mussels & fries )

MAIN COURSE

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Entrecôte with Asparagus & Fondant Potatoes

Filet Mignon & lobster tail with herb infused potatoes & asparagus

NY strip & Crab stuffed Seared Salmon with Asparagus spears and baby potatoes

DESSERT

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Chocolate soufflé With Poached pear in a caramel sauce

Chocolate covered strawberries ( included in meal )

Crepes with Nutella and fresh berries

Creme Brûlée with seasonal berries

Duke of Wellington

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Caprese tower with balsamic

Charcuterie Board with Baked Brie

Seared scallops with lump crab meat, puréed sweet potatoes & a white wine reduction

Avocado & Lobster Napoleon

Jumbo shrimp cocktail pureed parsnip & arugula microgreens

FIRST COURSE

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Mussels & clams in a white wine sauce with garlic Parmesan crostini

Heirloom tomato, apricot and basil salad

Caesar Salad with grilled chicken breast & Parmesan crisp

Rustic Chicken, leek & rice soup

Mixed green salad with pomegranate, herbed goat cheese and honeycomb

Ultimate Wedge Salad with Pancetta, fried onions & pomegranate seeds with a spicy creamy Caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Wellington & Seared Cod with poached egg in lemon butter sauce with Herbed Potato tower & Rainbow Honey glazed carrots

NY strip & Crab stuffed Seared Salmon with Asparagus spears and baby potatoes

Marinated Rib Eye steak, seared cod in a lemon butter sauce , sautéed spinach & puréed sweet potatoes

Irish Beef Stew , herb infused puréed potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Hearty Chicken pot pie & sautéed green beans

DESSERT

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Chocolate covered strawberries ( included in meal )

Chocolate crème brûlée with white chocolate & seasonal berries

Chocolate ganache tart with sugared berries and shaved white chocolate

Almond & honey crème brulee with seasonal sugared berries

Chocolate soufflé with honey mead infused poached pear

Bamboo

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Leek Potstickers with Asian Pear Slaw

Asian pear & prosciutto bites

Sesame tuna with green papaya salad

Slow Roasted Pork Belly with puréed sweet potato

Korean style chicken wings with Asian slaw

FIRST COURSE

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Ahi poke tower with Avocado & Teriyaki Glaze

Sesame salad w/ grilled chicken breast

Seafood miso udon noodle soup

Butterfly prawns with coconut curry sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Teriyaki Salmon with miso glazed baby bok choy & Jasmine rice

Coconut Curry chicken with jasmine rice & steamed baby bok choy

Grilled Shrimp with mango salsa, coconut rice & sesame green beans

Fried Red Snapper with basmati rice & seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

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Caramelized Plantains with Mango Sorbet

Almond & Honey Panna Cotta with fresh berries

Thai tea crème brûlée

Chocolate dipped pineapple & papaya ( included in meal )

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Chef Turandot's reviews

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98 services

We tried Take a Chef for my in-laws' 60th anniversary. Chef Turandot was very responsive and accommodating. The menu was adjusted at our request and she delivered an amazing 4-course meal. My in-laws enjoyed how engaging the chef was and enjoyed the entire experience. We were told that the food was absolutely delicious. Thank you for making this occasion such a special one!

The food was incredible and all around a perfect experience! I didn’t know what to expect and the food far surpassed anything you get at restaurants, fantastic!

Chef was interactive, polite and personal! Enjoyable evening!

Chef Turandot and her counterpart were phenomenal from start to finish! I couldn’t ask for a better Valentine’s Day experience! I will certainly be utilizing Take a Chef again and it would be a pleasure to have Chef Turandot in our home again.

A truly wonderful experience! Our evening and meal was outstanding.

The whole evening was an incredible experience. Our family enjoyed every minute of the night

What a wonderful experience! Our chef was delightful, the food excellent with an outstanding presentation, and the chef had brought "leftovers" for us for some of the dishes. We would highly recommend Chef Turandoh.

I have one comment for anyone considering Chef O’Hara…….Book Her! The Chef was professional and her presentation was unique. The quality, freshness and quantity of food was 5 Star. Having traveled the world to over 75 countries Chef O’Hara’s skills stand up to anything I have experienced. I am already planning our next special dinner with the chef. BTW, request the fresh sourdough bread! Enjoy. Tom C.

Chef Turandot was amazing and everything was delicious! It was exactly what we were looking for and will definitely be using her again!

We had a great experience and would highly recommend!

Chef Turnadot was so nice and personable. She was incredibly flexible with the menu and scheduling. It was a wonderful experience and even better food!

Our chef was so great to work with ever attentive. Even gave us time to feed our baby and take care things as new parents Sheila we moved courses. We’re super understanding and patients. The food was so good. The flavors were perfectly blended and the portions were big and we are foodies so by all means we at it right up and cleaned those plates. I totally recommend this Chef! You definitely will be craving more.

The entire experience was excellent.

Our chef was wonderful! Watching her cook and seeing the presentation was great‼️ Loved the experience!

Chef Turnadot was extremely professional and explained the dishes and sauces she was making. She timed everything perfectly. Everything was delicious, and we enjoyed having a talented chef prepare such a beautiful meal in our kitchen!

Very welcoming, great food, and seamless would recommend!

Chef Jeffrey absolutely knocked it out of the park! I selected Chef Jeffrey to cook a private dinner for my parents to celebrate my mom's bday and they were over the moon. They told me that the food was delicious and the conversation/company was amazing as well. I could not be happier with the care and service that Chef Jeffrey provided 10/10 would absolutely recommend!

Chef was great food was good. Overall great experience I will highly recommend.

We had a great time with Chef Turandot! She was professional and very thoughtful with our menu and dietary restrictions. We really enjoyed the food and dish presentation!