Chef Turandot O’hara

Private Chef in Glassboro

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

Local catch

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Sesame Crusted Ahi (tuna) with Wasabi Aioli

Avocado & crab napoleon

Seared scallops in a white wine & Sage Demi glace

Seafood platter ( jumbo shrimp cocktail, steamed mussels & little neck clams and fresh oysters with mignonette sauce)

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Mixed green salad with fresh blackberries, glazed walnuts , pomegranate seeds and honey in a mango vinaigrette

Caprese tower with white wine & fig balsamic

Creamy seafood chowder with Portuguese rolls

MAIN COURSE

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Coconut crusted cod with sweet chili honey sauce , coconut & mango rice & sautéed baby bok choy

Seared Halibut & Seared Scallops in a lemon Caper sauce, roasted tomato risotto & sautéed broccolini

Crab stuffed lobster tail with seared scallops, lemon infused tagliatelle & roasted asparagus and carrots medley

Oscar style filet mignon , lobster tail with bechemel sauce, puréed herb infused potatoes & asparagus Almondine

Roasted rack of lamb, rosemary & garlic potatoes , sautéed broccolini

DESSERT

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Lemon and marscapone tart with seasonal berries

Almond & honey crème brulee with sugared rosemary & berries

Chocolate soufflé With Poached pear with whipped marscapone

Peach & Cranberry Cobbler with vanilla bean gelato

Italian Essences

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Brie, Prosciutto & Fig Crostini

Basil & cucumber gazpacho

Crispy polenta medallions with Parmesan and basil in Arrabiatta sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Caprese tower with white wine & fig balsamic

Roasted garlic, cauliflower and parsnip soup

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Chicken Piccata with capers in a white wine sauce, Angel hair pasta & asparagus spears

Seafood Pescatore with Linguini and prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Italian beef pot roast with puréed herb infused potatoes & sautéed broccolini

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Tiramisu with seasonal berries

Strawberry upside down cake with whipped marscapone

Zeppole with chocolate hazelnut sauce

Off the shore

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Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Arugula Salad

Shrimp, avocado & mango salsa lettuce wraps

Seared scallops in a white wine & Sage Demi glace

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Mixed green salad with herbed goat cheese and honey with mango vinaigrette

Avocado & Hearts of Palm Salad with quail eggs & Coriander fennel vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Seared Salmon , Garlic & Parmesan Risotto & asparagus almondine

Seafood bouillabaisse with garlic Parmesan crostini, rosemary potatoes & sautéed asparagus

Red snapper with lemon dill sauce, saffron rice & roasted root vegetables

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Chocolate souffle

Chocolate Pomegranate tart with whipped marscapone

Crème brûlée with seasonal sugared berries

Tour of italy

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Burrata with roasted pears , brown butter & honey and garlic rubbed crostini

Crispy polenta medallions with Parmesan and basil in Arrabiatta sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Arugula Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Potato & Leek soup

Caprese tower with white wine & fig balsamic

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Seafood trio ( lobster tail, salmon & scallops in Arrabiatta sauce, puréed herb infused potatoes & asparagus Almondine

Creamy chicken & shrimp carbonara with pancetta & prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Herb crusted rack of lamb, garlic & Parmesan risotto & prosciutto wrapped asparagus

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Tiramisu with mini cannoli

Zeppole with chocolate hazelnut sauce

Lemon and marscapone tart with seasonal berries

Kailua Breeze

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Ahi poke tower with Avocado, Mango Salsa & Teriyaki Glaze

Mango stuffed avocados

Sesame Crusted Ahi with Wasabi Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Seafood miso udon noodle soup

Vegetable Tempura with sesame ginger sauce & furikake edamame salad

Honey garlic chicken with sesame rice noodles

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

Beef bulgogi, coconut rice & jap chae

Miso glazed Salmon, basmati rice & sesame ginger green beans & carrots

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Caramelized Plantains with Mango Sorbet

Haupia ( Hawaiian coconut custard)

Japanese cheesecake with seasonal berries

Contemporary Classics

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Avocado & crab napoleon

Sesame Crusted Ahi (tuna) with Wasabi Aioli

Ahi poke tower with Avocado & Teriyaki Glaze

Fresh Oysters with Mignonette Sauce

Grilled Spanish octopus with mango salsa & grilled poblano

Chorizo & Saffron steamed mussels

Smoked salmon canapés with crème fraiche and fresh dill

Seared Pork Belly with polenta & crispy leeks

Burrata with prosciutto, roasted pear & rosemary in a lemon vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Mixed green salad with fresh blackberries, glazed walnuts , pomegranate seeds and honey in a mango vinaigrette

Asparagus salad with proscuitto, Burrata and baby tomatoes

Spinach salad with apples, cranberries & walnuts

Roasted garlic, cauliflower and parsnip soup

MAIN COURSE

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“Oscar” style filet Mignon with bechemel sauce, puréed Herb infused potatoes & Asparagus Almondine

Seared Halibut & Seared Scallops in a lemon Caper sauce, roasted tomato risotto & sautéed broccolini

Roasted rack of lamb, rosemary & garlic potatoes , roasted green beans and carrots

Roasted Cornish hens in a citrus glaze, roasted tomato risotto & sautéed green beans & carrots

Linguini alla nerrano with grilled chicken breast , roasted asparagus & carrot medley

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Mini Dessert trio ( tiramisu, white wine poached pear & chocolate ganache tart)

Almond & honey crème brulee with sugared rosemary & berries

Chocolate soufflé With Poached pear with whipped marscapone

Tuscany

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Caprese Salad with Balsamic

Honey, prosciutto & arugula flatbread

Seared Scallops with Puréed sweet potatoes in a red wine reduction

Charcuterie Board with Baked Brie

Avocado & crab napoleon

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Tuscan artichoke and tomato salad

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

Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Zuppa Toscano Soup with Rosemary Crostini

Mixed green salad with pomegranate, herbed goat cheese and honeycomb

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Piccata with capers in a white wine sauce, lemon infused tagliatelle & Asparagus Almondine

Eggplant Parmigiana w/ Garlic Parmesan toast, Fresh Pasta & Asparagus spears

Lasagna Italiano & Parmesan Asparagus

Tuscan style Rib Eye steak , garlic & herb tagliatelle & Asparagus Almondine

Osso bucco with puréed herb infused potatoes & sautéed broccolini

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Tiramisu

Chocolate covered strawberries ( included in meal )

Almond & honey crème brulee with seasonal sugared berries

Chocolate crème brûlée with white chocolate & seasonal berries

Espresso chocolate mousse with Candied oranges

Asian essences

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Asian shrimp balls with sesame cucumber salad

Mini chicken Yakitori with watercress salad

Avocado and mango lettuce wraps with sesame ginger sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Sesame salad w/ grilled chicken breast

Seafood miso udon noodle soup

Vegetable tempura with daikon salad

MAIN COURSE

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Beef donburi with sesame Jasmine rice & sautéed zucchini and carrots

Sesame roasted duck breast, coconut rice, fresh avocado & miso glazed baby bok choy

Teriyaki Salmon with miso glazed baby bok choy & Jasmine rice

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Thai tea crème brûlée with caramelized bananas

Japanese Cheesecake with seasonal berries

Sweet Japanese pancakes with candied sweet potato & mango sauce

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Chef Turandot's reviews

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193 services

Great food and service.

We had such an amazing experience with our chef! She was so flexible with helping me navigate a party that had been challenging to plan. The food was incredible, they were so organized and nice while cooking, and the guests had so much fun!

This was such a magical experience! The proposal was perfect, logistics totally easy, and the meal itself was delicious. Would definitely hire Chef again!

We had a wonderful experience! Chef O’Hara’s skill and professionalism were evident in every detail. The dinner she prepared was outstanding, and her thoughtful approach made my wife’s birthday feel truly special. It was an unforgettable evening, and we couldn’t have asked for more.

I hired Take a Chef for a dinner party for a group celebrating a high school reunion event at a beach house in Stone Harbor. The two chefs helped plan the meal, providing several options, and were flexible with our needs. They were professional and the meal was splendid. Highly recommend and would use again.

Chef Turnadot was fantastic. She arrived on time, was friendly, and left the kitchen in better condition than she found it. Every course was plated beautifully and tasted delicious. I highly recommend booking Chef Turnadot for an in home dinner experience!

Thank you so much Chef Turadot! Our first experience with a private chef was an amazing one! Our food was delicious and everything was beautiful! Looking forward to another event with you guys!

We can't say enough wonderful things about our anniversary dinner with Chef Turandot in November. Her collaborative approach to menu planning ensured that our favorite foods were front and center, and the entire experience was remarkably professional and stress-free. Chef Turandot's warm presence added a special touch to the evening, and each dish was a delightful revelation, exceeding our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend her for a personalized and exceptional culinary experience.

Chef Turandot was incredible to have in our home, cooking a fantastic meal for us. So highly recommended!

Chef Ohara and her partner were wonderful to work with - the quality of the food was excellent! My family had a wonderful thanksgiving dinner experience. Thank you so much !

Absolutely perfect! Recommend highly!

My parents loved the event, the food, the presentation. It was a unique experience to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Thank you!!!

Chef Turandot was amazing! She provided a private dinner for us & everything was amazing from start to finish. Not only was everything delicious but everything was cleaned up perfectly by the end of the night. Couldn’t recommend Chef Turandot anymore!!!! She is simply wonderful

excellent! highly recommend

Excellent

Chef Turandot and her assistant Geoffrey did an amazing job! We hired them to prepare a Mother's Day dinner, and they made it the most memorable meal we have ever had. It was a wonderful experience for our family, and they truly made it special. We were pleasantly surprised when they cleaned the entire kitchen, including the dishes, before leaving. Honestly, after they left, we wouldn't have even known that a multi-course meal had just been prepared in our kitchen if it wasn't for our full bellies. I have already recommended them to others, and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.

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.