Private Chef in New Haven

Frisee aux lardons, chicory salad with a warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, and a soft-poached egg

Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish

Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian

Crab and corn fritters, remoulade

Peel and eat spicy shrimp old bay or slap yo mama mild or hot

Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli

Gulf shrimp with sweet corn coulis

Blue crab beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)

Mini mufuletta sliders, the quintessential new orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad piled onto a small bun

Blue crab with charred corn succotash

Creole sausage croquettes

-shrimp and grits

Okra mac and cheese with andouille sausage

Spicy crab spaghetti, jalapeno, lemon, butter

Shrimp po’boy, 5" sized, shredded lettuce, herb mayonnaise, pickles

Creole crab croquettes

Gumbo, sea food and chicken, or as you wish, dark roux, okra, sofrito, rice

Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice

Jambalaia, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions

Pastalaya, pasta, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions

Lousiana dirty rice, anduille sausage, tomatoes, sofrito, blackend fish of the day

Crawfish/lobster or shrimp bisque with seafood & andouille sausage

Shrimp and crab gumbo, white rice, crispy okra

Chicken and pork gumbo, white rice, crispy okra

Assorted french pastires

Arroz de leche

Banana foster crepes

Aceitunas, selection of marinated olives from spain

Tortilla española, traditional spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, spanish onions

Patatas bravas, crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli

Croquetas cremosas, creamy croquettes, mushroom, chorizo or bacala

Blue cheese stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon and roasted until crispy

Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough

Pan con tomate ,grilled pan crystal bread with tomato salmorejo and olive oil

Pimientos de padron, blistered shishito peppers, coarse sea salt

Brócoli con ajo blanco, roasted broccoli, marcona almond , sumac, raisins, mint

Empanadillas gallegas, tuna, hard boiled eggs, chopped olives

Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour

Tortilla española with sardines escabeche, traditional spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, spanish onions

Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes

Garbanzo, apricots, chorizo, mint, pimenton

Pulpo a gallega, octopus cooked long and slow, confit potatoes, pimenton, olives

Stuffed piquillo peppers with rice, and braised oxtail or seafood

Ajo blanco, white gazpacho, made with almonds, bread, olive oil, garlic, grapes

Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough bread

Setas al ajillo, sautéed button mushrooms in a garlic and sherry wine sauce, side of charred sour dough

Fideus – a catalan-style dish like paella, but made with thin, toasted noodles instead of rice. rich, smoky, and deeply caramelized on the bottom, it’s built for bold flavors — seafood, veg, or meat — and meant to be shared

Lomo de cerdo andaluz grilled pork loin marinated with garlic and smoked paprika, topped with caramelized onions. served over roasted potatoes with a sherry herb sauce

Bacalao a la vizcaína – salt cod gently simmered with garlic potatoes, sweet onions, roasted red peppers, and briny olives. a bold, basque-inspired dish with deep coastal flavor

Steak com fritas, asturian style – grilled steak with cider-braised onions, crisp fries, and smoky paprika butter

Andaluz seafood stew – rustic tomato and pepper broth simmered with clams, mussels, shrimp, squid, fish, and spiced sausage — bold, coastal flavors from the south of spain

Rabo de toro andalusian-style oxtail stew, braised until tender in rioja wine with aromatics and saffron — rich, deep, and comforting

Paella mariscos seafood paella made with saffron rice, shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari

Paella de monte country-style paella with saffron rice, wild game meat rabbit, guinea hen, and rosemary

Paella ibérica saffron rice cooked with ibérico pork, spanish chorizo, and smoked paprika

Traditional paella original valencia-style paella with saffron rice, chicken, rabbit, green beans, and garrofón beans

Crema catalan

Arroz de leche

Basque cheesecake

Many other options available let’s chat!

Carnival salad - mango | red onion | cucumber | heirloom tomatoes |plantain crumb| guava vinaigrette

Jerk prawns - grilled prawns | dry jerk rub | scallion butter | charred lime

Saltfish fritters - salted cod | peppers and onions | pickled scotch bonnet

Jerk chicken -pimento leaf smoked chicken | rice & peas | pickled veg | scallion oil | citrus - red stripe reduction

Snapper esco - red snapper | spicy pickled vegetables | coconut beurre blanc | scallion oil

Braised oxtail - slow braised oxtail | coconut rice | roasted heirloom carrots

Tropical crème brûlée - mango coconut custard | caramelized sugar crust | fresh mango | toasted coconut flakes

Rum raisin sticky toffee pudding - warm date cake | dark rum raisin toffee sauce | coconut ice cream

Miso soup shots mini servings of classic miso soup with tofu, wakame, and scallion. warm and comforting, a nice contrast to the cold sushi rolls

Edamame with sea salt & lemon zest lightly steamed young soybeans, sprinkled with sea salt and a hint of lemon

Mini shrimp ceviche shots cooked shrimp marinated in lime, cilantro, and a touch of chili, served in small shot glasses. light, vibrant, and visually appealing

Cucumber & avocado sunomono thinly sliced cucumber and avocado in a sweet rice vinegar dressing, garnished with sesame seeds. refreshing, crisp, and palate-cleansing

Spicy tuna tartar on crispy wontons minced tuna mixed with a mild spicy mayo, served on bite-sized crispy wonton chips

Nori-wrapped cream cheese & smoked salmon bites small nori rolls with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber

Boricua roll-a bold puerto rican-inspired sushi roll featuring skirt steak, sweet plantains, creamy avocado, and cream cheese, wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors with a local twist

Classic california roll – imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, seasoned rice, nori

Spicy tuna roll (beginner-friendly) – canned or pouch tuna mixed with sriracha mayo, cucumber

Veggie delight roll – avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish

Matcha tiramisu cups a playful twist on classic tiramisu using matcha instead of coffee, layered with mascarpone and light sponge cake

Yuzu panna cotta creamy, delicate panna cotta flavored with bright, citrusy yuzu. served in small glasses and garnished with a candied citrus peel

Fried ice cream with sesame crunch a scoop of ice cream (vanilla, matcha, or coconut) coated in a crispy sesame crust, lightly fried, and drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce. garnished with fresh berries or microgreens for color

Mango sticky rice bites mini portions of sweet coconut sticky rice served with fresh mango slices and a drizzle of coconut cream. a classic tropical dessert, bite-sized and elegant

Arugula salad, shaved fennel, parm, champagne vinaigrette

Whipped ricotta & honey — toasted sourdough, hot honey, pistachio, herbs

Pan seared lamb chops, lobster tail, truffle pomme puree, roasted asparagus

Pan seared ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, port wine reduction

Pan-seared halibut — tomato butter, white bean purée, braised fennel

Vanilla bean cheesecake mousse with macerated berries

Beef carpaccio, arugula, pecorino, toasted pine nuts, fried capers

Mezze platter: assorted olives, fruit, nuts, feta, homemade hummus, roasted tomato confit, tzatziki (optional),warm pita and crostini

Scallop (or other seasonal fish) crudo with lemon and salt, microgreens

Customizable charcuterie board: assorted cheeses, olives, cornichons, salami, prosciutto, jam, fruit, nuts with a variety of carissa's warm breads and flatbreads

Tuna tartare (asian) served with endive, cucumber rounds and crostini

Baked brie or camembert: sliced apples

Seasonal fish ceviche: lime, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro

Charred crostini with ricotta and caramelized onions

Mini lobster rolls

Salmon rillettes, homemade flax crackers

Fried halloumi bites with herb pesto

Mini pots: traditional gaspacho, green gaspacho or watermelon gaspacho

Roasted beets, feta and mint

Nectarine carpaccio, mozzarella

Multicolored heirloom tomato platter, basil gremolata, sea salt

Seared tuna ribbons, mango salsa

Zucchini carpaccio, parmesan, lemon and arugula

Local farm butter lettuces, pear, gorgonzola (optional) and toasted pumpkin seeds (can also be a chopped salad with apples)

Peach, fennel and torn burrata salad

Shaved asparagus salad with arugula and torn burrata

Local farm crunchy lettuce mix: radish, shaved fennel, dill, french vinaigrette

Customizable: we will come up with more

Choose a protein: beef, veal, lamb, chicken, duck, rabbit, turkey (parties over 6 should choose 2)

Choose seafood (season dependent): scallops, black sea bass, striped bass, halibut, swordfish, tuna, salmon, prawns

Customized purée to your protein of choice: celeriac, parsnip, sweet potato, cauliflower, butternut squash

Side dish to go with main: grilled/blistered vegetable: choose from seasonal availability : sprouting broccoli, green beans, shishito peppers, eggplant, asparagus, zucchini, cauliflower steaks

Grilled skirt, hangar or strip steak (chimichurri)

Filet minion with shallot tarragon compound butter or red wine reduction

Salmon with blistered tomatoes and whole lemon salsa verde

Oven roasted rosemary rack of lamb, celeriac purée (or spaghetti squash), mint pesto

Pan seared duck breast with 5 spice and fig confit

Chicken: whole roasted, breast and or thighs grilled, (flavors: cumin citrus, roasted sumac, provençal herbs, lime cilantro)

Side dish to go with main: crispy smashed tarragon potatoes

Side dish to go with main: quinoa, orzo, or wild rice salad with nuts (optional), sautéed leeks, mushroom &,herbs..customizable based on menu

Side dish to go with main: endive, fennel and radicchio salad, parmesan

Side dish to go with main: broccoli or cauliflower rice, 5 herb green sauce

Side dish to go with main: whole roasted cauliflower with hazelnut dukkah

Side dish to go with main: cauliflower steaks with basil chimichurri

Side dish to go with main: oven roasted squashes, tri-colored roasted carrots or sweet potatoes, served with labneh

We will come up with more based on what is available that week

Mini chocolate pots de creme /seasonal fruit

Platter of assorted french cheeses (goat, sheep and cow)

Chocolate flourless cake, whipped vanilla cream

Citrus panna cotta (can be made light)

Almond/orange cake with vanilla gelato

Poached pears with vanilla ice cream or cheesecake spread with graham crumble

Seasonal fruit crumble of choice with gelato (flavor tbd)

Individual carrot cakes

Caramelized apples, cognac, vanilla gelato (or non dairy ice cream)

Birthday cake (to discuss)

Chip & dip board: short rib queso (wonton chips) / guacamole (tortilla) / charred salsa verde (tortilla)

Hot dogs (brioche bun): kimchi aioli, crispy shallot, scallion / bacon-wrapped, cotija, jalapeño / caramelized onion, copper sharp cheese

Cheesesteak egg rolls: ribeye, copper sharp, caramelized onion & mushroom

Wagyu sliders w/ truffle aioli

Hot honey fried chicken sliders w/ pickled cabbage

Wings: soy garlic; honey buffalo; citrus garlic

Potato pavé, crème fraîche, chives

Scallop crudo, pickled mustard seeds, olive oil, lemon, fennel confit

Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough

Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish

Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian

Crab and corn fritters, remoulade

Peel and eat spicy shrimp

Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli

Cod fritters with lemon gremolata

Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour

Gulf shrimp with sweet corn coulis

Blue crab beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)

Linguine alla'vongole, linguini and clams flavoured with garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley,

Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes

Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough

Blue crab with charred corn succotash

-shrimp and grits

Spaghetti puttanesca, pungent, briny sauce from southern italy made with olives, anchovies, capers, and a chunky tomato base

Spicy crab spaghetti, jalapeno, lemon, butter

Creole crab croquettes

Branzino roasted, charred lemon, smashed potatoes, greens

Bacala, garlic potatoes, opnions, red peppers, olives

Pan seared red snapper, grapefruit, fennel, garbanzo bean, olives, zaatar

Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice

Mediterranean dorade royal, roasted with lemons and herbs

Crawfish/lobster or shrimp bisque with seafood & andouille sausage

Andaluz seafood stew, tomatoes, peppers, clams, sausage, mussels, squid, srhrimp and fish

Shrimp and crab gumbo, white rice, crispy okra

Fideus, similar to paella but made with thin short noodles instead of rice, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, white fish

Seafood paella

Pan seared salmon with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables

Assorted italian pastires

Crema catalan

Creme brule

Arroz de leche

Tiramisu

Many other options available let’s chat

Birthday cakes, many options

Basque cheesecake

Baklava, nuts, butter