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

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

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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

Italian Essences

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Brie, Prosciutto & Fig Crostini

Basil & cucumber gazpacho

Crispy polenta medallions with Parmesan and basil in Arrabiatta sauce

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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

All Apps

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Avocado & crab napoleon

Sesame Crusted Ahi (tuna) with Wasabi Aioli

Ahi poke tower with Avocado & Teriyaki Glaze

Slow roasted pork belly with puréed parsnip & caramelized shallots

Mini latke trio ( roasted beet & goat cheese, apples & thyme , traditional smoked salmon & chive)

Fresh Oysters with Mignonette Sauce

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Avocado, shrimp & Mango tower

Chorizo & spinach quiche

Mini caprese towers

Avocado & Beet tartare lettuce cups

Crispy polenta medallions with Parmesan and basil in Arrabiatta sauce

Grilled Spanish octopus with mango salsa & grilled poblano

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

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NY style cheesecake with chocolate hazelnut sauce

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

Almond & honey crème brulee with sugared rosemary & berries

Cuban infused

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Mofongo with slow roasted pork belly

Prawn & Mango Salsa lettuce wraps

Chile lime shrimp tostones

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Cuban Avocado Salad

Sopa de pollo ( Cuban chicken soup )

Cuban empanadas with cabbage slaw

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Churrasco with Chimichurri sauce, Cuban style saffron rice, refried beans & sautéed seasonal vegetables

Chicken flautas in a jalapeño creme , cilantro lime rice , Cuban style black beans & sautéed peppers & mushrooms

Cuban roast pork , imperial rice & sautéed seasonal vegetables

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Lime & guava cheesecake

Key Lime Pie with Caramel Vanilla Mousse

Spanish flan with bananas brûlée

Flavors of the Middle East

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Mediterranean Charcuterie Board with Kalamata & Spanish olives and baked feta

Seared duck breast with puréed herb infused potatoes in a red wine Demi glace

Seared scallop & duck breast kabobs with puréed parsnip

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Mediterranean Salad with Kalamata & Spanish Olives with Feta

Creamy lemon & potato soup

Avocado & tomato carpaccio with saffron vinaigrette

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Persian Potato Curry & toasted green beans & carrots

Mediterranean roasted salmon or branzino filet, lemon saffron rice & roasted asparagus

Morroccan duck breast , Lebanese potatoes & sautéed green beans & carrots

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Chocolate soufflé With Poached pear with whipped marscapone

Baklava baked apples with whipped marscapone and honey

Almond & honey crème brulee with seasonal sugared berries

Local catch

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Sesame Crusted Ahi (tuna) with Wasabi Aioli

Jumbo shrimp cocktail pureed parsnip & arugula

Avocado & crab napoleon

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Ahi poke tower with Avocado & Teriyaki Glaze

Prawn & Mango Salsa lettuce wraps

Jumbo butterflied shrimp with green chile sauce

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

Poached halibut in a white wine sauce, chive & butter pasta & prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Greek Lamb chops with seared salmon,herb infused potatoes & prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears

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Chocolate Espresso Cake with vanilla bean gelato

Lemon and marscapone tart with seasonal berries

Flan with bananas brûlée & seasonal berries

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

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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

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

Avocado & beet tartare tower

Butternut squash Arancini with Arrabiatta sauce , Parmesan & Basil

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Caesar Salad With freshly made Parmesan crisps

Potato & Leek soup

Caprese tower with white wine & fig balsamic

Mixed green salad, herbed goat cheese and honeycomb

Roasted garlic, cauliflower and parsnip soup

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Butternut squash stuffed portobello, puréed herb infused potatoes & maple glazed Green Beans

Linguini alla nerrano , roasted asparagus & carrot medley

Vegetarian linguini Pescatore with garlic rubbed crostini

Squash Arrabiatta with lemon infused tagliatelle pasta, sautéed green beans & Roasted butternut squash

Vegetarian lasagna , mushroom risotto & sautéed green beans

Eggplant Parmigiana, puréed potatoes & roasted Brussels sprouts

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Tiramisu with mini cannoli

Zeppole with chocolate hazelnut sauce

Lemon and marscapone tart with seasonal berries

Almond & honey crème brulee with sugared rosemary & berries

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Chef Turandot's reviews

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We hired Chef Turandot for my moms birthday dinner and I could not recommend her more. Everything tasted amazing and she was very accommodating with food allergies. Thank you for making her birthday very special!

From booking to the dinner experience; every moment was smooth, easy, and perfect! We hired Chef Turnadot and she did not disappoint!!! She was very communicative, professional, and her talents showed through every bite. Highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for good eats and a memorable dining experience!

Our family enjoyed a special dining experience last night. Chief Turandot prepared an amazing meal customized to our specific likes and allergies. Each course was beautifully plated and presented with a full explanation of the ingredients and preparation used. Throughout the evening, Chef Turandot and Chef Jeffery were very engaging. We enjoyed hearing about their background and experiences in the culinary industry. We are looking forward to doing this again.

Chef Turandot and team were absolutely amazing. She prepared a fabulous menu catered to the dietary restrictions of my guests and flawlessly executed every detail. The food was fresh, portions were generous and the taste was incredible. I would highly recommend booking for your next event.

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.