Chef Zoia Bolotov
Private Chef in Scottsdale
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Chef with a passion for cooking and making my clients happy with every meal I create
I have been turning and burning in the industry for over 18 years as a Chef, and restaurant owner/operator. Since moving to Arizona in 2018, when I launched my Private Chef business, my experienced, amazing team and I have served hundreds of happy clients not just around the Valley, but from all over the US and even from different countries.
My goal is to surpass my client's expectations. I believe that the finest cuisine should no longer be limited to restaurants. I enjoy fusing different culinary traditions to create unique and memorable dishes. Whether it's drawing inspiration from Mexican street food or classic French and Italian cuisine, I aim to create dishes that are both delicious and innovative.
When working with clients, I prioritize building personal connections to enhance their overall experience. By listening to their preferences and offering suggestions and advice, I strive to create menus that perfectly suit their needs and tastes. My commitment to excellence ensures that my guests will be treated to a remarkable culinary journey, leaving a lasting impression.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
my passion, professionalism and my life
I learned to cook at...
my early age. I trace my love of cooking and hospitality back to my Russian roots. Fresh, tasty meals, always from scratch
A cooking secret...
Putting a piece of my heart in every dish I prepare
My menus
Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip with fresh vegetables and pita chips
Meze Platter - Cucumber tzatziki, hummus, feta cheese, Fresh tomatoes, served with toasted pita triangles
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) with herbed yogurt
Shrimp – Gazpacho Shooters Shrimp dipped in gazpacho, served in a shot glass
White Bean Hummus with Pomegranate & Pistachio served with Toasted Pita Triangles
Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with herb oil and toasted walnuts
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Fattoush Salad - chopped Romaine, English cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Radishes, Green Scallions, Fresh Parsley, Homemade Pita Chips with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Herbs and Tomato Salad with Feta and Light Citrus Dressing
Greek Herbed Cucumber and Tomatoes Salad with Red Onion and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Marbella marinated in wine, olive oil, prunes, capers, olives, baked to perfection and served over Tri-Color Garlic Quinoa
Mediterranean Beef Kababs - Steak and a rainbow of vegetables, marinated in a Mediterranean inspire sauce, grilled to perfection and served over couscous
Halibut alla Diavola with tomato & kalamato olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Rib-Eye Steak alla Fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Lamb Chops with roasted vegetables & tomato-yogurt sauce, and a side of Farro with dried apricots & fetawith
Torta Caprese – chocolate and almond cake with fresh berries sauce and whipped cream (Gluten free)
Greek Tiramisu
Churros with chocolate sauce
Orange Olive Oil Cake
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Meze Platter - Cucumber tzatziki, hummus, feta cheese, Fresh tomatoes, served with toasted pita triangles
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) with herbed yogurt
White Bean Hummus with Pomegranate & Pistachio served with Toasted Pita Triangles
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Fattoush Salad - chopped Romaine, English cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Radishes, Green Scallions, Fresh Parsley, Homemade Pita Chips with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Herbs and Tomato Salad with Feta and Light Citrus Dressing
Greek Herbed Cucumber and Tomatoes Salad with Red Onion and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Marbella marinated in wine, olive oil, prunes, capers, olives, baked to perfection and served over Garlic Quinoa
Mediterranean Marinated Flank Steak with savory orzo with squash, bell pepper , and spinach
Mediterranean Beef Kababs - Steak and a rainbow of vegetables, marinated in a Mediterranean inspire sauce, grilled to perfection and served o
Halibut alla Diavola with tomato & kalamata olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak alla Fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Lamb Chops with roasted vegetables & tomato-yogurt sauce, and a side of Farro with dried apricots & feta
Vegetarian Pasta Bolognese
Vegan/vegetarian Wild Mushrooms Risotto
Vegetarian Quinoa Paella with bell pepper, asparagus, tomatoes, green pea
Apple G/F crisp with Dairy free ice cream
Banana Foster with vanilla bean ice cream (Gluten free)
Fresh Berries Mousse
Mando Coconut Chia Pudding
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with avocado, sour cream and cilantro
Classic Hummus with fresh vegetables and toasted baguette
Mexican Shrimps Cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, cilantro
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab Cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with toasted baguette
Classic Wedge Salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed Field Green Salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken Francese – crunchy & juicy chicken breast roulade, stuffed with parsley-garlic butter with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Spinach and Three Cheese stuffed shells with marinara sauce
Chicken Parmesan Roulades with fresh tomato sauce over creamy polenta
Linguine Alla Pescatore - seafood pasta with shrimps, scallops, black mussels and clams in buttery white wine and tomato sauce
Seafood Paella with scallops, jumbo shrimps, scallops & clams
Classic Tiramisu
Crème brûlée topped with fresh berries
Banana Foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream finished with caramel sauce
Classic Cheesecake with caramel sauce
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with avocado mash, sour cream and cilantro
Classic hummus with cucumber, carrots, radishes, celery, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower
Mexican Shrimps Cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro. Served with tortilla chips
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab Cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with toasted baguette
Wedge Salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed Field Baby Green Salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Char-Grilled Filet Mignon topped with a red wine demi glace served with herb roasted creamy potatoes and grilled asparagus
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken Francese – Chicken breast, egg battered and sautéed with white wine and a side of mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
The Ultimate Surf and Turf – Prime, central cut filet mignon and garlic butter shrimp with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
New York Strip Steak with garlic butter, Steakhouse Potatoes Romanoff and roasted tri-color carrots
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with fondant potatoes and balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts
Stuffed Filet Mignon Oscar with crabmeat filling & Bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Vegetarian Pasta Bolognese
Vegan/vegetarian Wild Mushrooms Risotto
Vegetarian spinach and three cheese stuffed shells with marinara sauce
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream finished with caramel sauce
Crème Brulé with macarons and fresh berries
Banana Foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Classic Tiramisu
Classic Cheesecake with caramel sauce
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Tuna nigiri
Yellow tale nigiri
Salmon nigiri
Shrimp nigiri
Iceberg lettuce salad with shrimps, dill and creamy ginger dressing
Miso soup
Tuna rolls - spicy tuna with sriracha, sesame oil, tobiko
Surf & Turf Rolls - spicy scallop, masago, fried asparagus, seared prime central cut filet mignon, chili garlic sauce, pickled red onion, micro greens
Crunchy Rolls - shrimps, cucumber, avocado, crispy onion flakes, drizzled with eel sauce
Rainbow Rolls - tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Dragon Rolls - tempura shrimp, cucumber, tobiko, topped with avocado, tobiko, spicy mayo, black sesame seeds
Japanese Cheesecake with fresh berry syrup
Mochi Ice Cream
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Homemade Pico de Gallo with tortilla chips
Delicious Guacamole with tortilla chips
Green Chili Queso
Elote Corn salad with cotija cheese, Chimayo aioli, cilantro, paprika
BUILT YOUR OWN TACO BAR Served with your favorite toppings Shredded cheese , shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes and red onions, Jalapenos, sliced limes, fresh cilantro
Latin-Spiced Marinated Frilled Skirt Steak
Grilled Chipotle chicken Breast
Grilled Garlic-Lime Shrimps
Mexican rice
Corn & Flour Tortillas
Crisp Taco Shells
Tres Leches Cake
Mexican churros with chocolate sauce
Mousse de Dulce de Leche Repostero (Dulce de Leche Mousse) with fresh berries
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Shrimp Ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, sweet pepper, mango, red onion and parsley
Caprese Salad - Fresh sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil drizzle with Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction
Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with herb oil and toasted walnuts
Parmesan Arancini over marinara sauce
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Arugula and Cantaloupe salad with red onion and lemon vinaigrette
Balsamic Roasted Beef Salad with goat cheese, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
The Surf and Turf – Prime central cut Filet mignon, garlic butter Shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs over creamy tomato risotto with pesto and crispy basil
Crispy Chicken spaghetti Milanese with arugula and Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan with mozzarella and provolone, fresh tomato sauce over creamy polenta
Parmesan-Crusted Halibut in crazy water with zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, calamata olives & orzo
Flank steak roulade with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella , spinach, finished with chipotle roasted. tomato glace with creamy green chili mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak alla Fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Classic Tiramisu
Torta Caprese – chocolate and almond cake with a side of ice cream
Vanilla Rum Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel (Gluten free)
Orange Olive Oil Cake
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Shrimp Ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, sweet pepper, mango, red onion and parsley
Caprese Salad - Fresh sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil drizzle with Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction
Fresh tomato and goat cheese strata with herbed oil and walnuts
Parmesan Arancini over marinara sauce
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Arugula and Cantaloupe salad with red onion, walnut and lemon vinaigrette
Balsamic Roasted Beets Salad with goat cheese, roasted almonds, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, topped with parmesan cheese
The Ultimate Surf and Turf – juicy, rosemary-flavored filet mignon and garlic butter Shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs over creamy tomato risotto with pesto and crispy basil
Crispy Chicken spaghetti Milanese with arugula and Parmesan
Parmesan-Crusted Halibut in crazy water with zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, calamata olives & orzo
Chicken Parmesan with mozzarella and provolone, fresh tomato sauce over creamy polenta
Flank steak roulade with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, finished with tomato glace over creamy polenta
Halibut alla Diavola with tomato & kalamata olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Rib-Eye Steak alla Fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Classic Tiramisu
Torta Caprese – chocolate and almond cake with fresh berries sauce (Gluten free)
Vanilla Rum Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel (Gluten free)
Orange Olive Oil Cake
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