Private Chef in Shelter Island

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!

• heirloom tomato tartlets basil pesto, whipped ricotta, flakey sea salt

• mini crab cakes citrus aioli + fennel slaw

• rainbow crudités cups beet hummus, carrot ginger dip, microgreens

• truffle burrata crostini pea purée, basil oil, confit cherry tomatoes

• pink peppercorn seared tuna bites on cucumber rounds with avocado mousse + edible flower

• mini lobster brioche sliders lemon-tarragon aioli, micro chives, pink himalayan salt

•. rosemary lamb chiclets petite lamb skewers, roasted with rosemary + lemon, served with tzatziki drizzle

•. prosciutto & burrata blossoms crispy prosciutto cups filled with burrata mousse, cherry tomato confit, basil threads

• strawberry rosé salad baby spinach, goat cheese, candied pistachio, rosé vinaigrette

• cucumber ribbon & avocado salad radish, dill, lemon-mint dressing

• peach & burrata caprese basil oil, toasted almonds, local honey drizzle

• summer rainbow chop corn, peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, hearts of palm, oregano vinaigrette

• arugula & citrus glow salad orange + grapefruit segments, fennel, champagne vinaigrette

• linguine al limone creamy lemon sauce, cracked pink pepper, chives

• pink vodka tortelloni blush vodka sauce, basil chiffonade, parmesan snow

•. squash blossom marinara delicate ribbon pasta tossed in light marinara/ stuffed squash blossom , garlic oil, basil chiffonade, and a touch of parmesan

•. blush penne penne in beet rosé sauce with ricotta cloud + chive oil

•. green goddess pesto spinach-basil-arugula pesto, roasted tomatoes, pistachio crumble

•. sunset angel hair lemon basil angel hair with blistered cherry tomatoes & white wine butter

• herb-grilled salmon citrus beurre blanc, roasted asparagus, baby tomatoes

• chicken paillard “hamptons style” arugula, shaved fennel, pickled shallots, lemon caper dressing

• filet mignon medallions garlic herb butter, roasted tricolor carrots

• miso-glazed halibut sesame snap peas, ginger-lime drizzle

• grilled shrimp skewers pineapple relish + cilantro mint chimichurri

•. garden pesto chicken herb-grilled chicken with basil-pistachio pesto, cherry tomatoes, and roasted rainbow vegetables

•. butter poached lobster tails served with lemon chive butter, roasted asparagus, and a light herb salad

•. hamptons steak skewers tender marinated steak skewers with chimichurri, blistered peppers, and charred citrus

•. white wine clam & shrimp bowl fresh clams + shrimp in a light white wine garlic broth with herbs, lemon, and grilled sourdough

• mini lemon blueberry cakes dusting of powdered sugar + gold leaf / vanilla bean gelato

• strawberry shortcake cups vanilla cream, macerated berries, chiffon crumble

•. blush berry pavlovas crispy meringue nests filled with whipped cream, raspberries, strawberries, and rose sugar

•. sea salt brownie bites fudgey chocolate brownie squares topped with flaky sea salt + gold dust / whipped cream + vanilla bean gelato

Fresh pressed orange juice for mimosas

Fresh brewed coffee, iced coffee & tea

Fresh fruit display

Fresh pressed green juice (ginger, green apple, pineapple & kale)

Homemade english muffins

Fresh biscuits and honey butter

Avocado toast

Carne asada breakfast burritos

Cacio e pepe scrambled eggs or omelet

Vegetable frittata or quiche

Omeletes to order

Croissant breakfast casserole with sage, sausage & gruyere

Breakfast sausage, bacon & potatoes

Eggs benedict, crispy prosciutto de parma & golden hollandaise

Butter poached lobster benedict

Blueberry ricotta breakfast cake

Orange pecan french toast casserole

Sour cream coffee cake

Banana crunch muffins

Lemon blueberry scones

Maple oat scones

Homemade chocolate croissants

Homemade almond croissants

Grilled pineapple & peaches, honey vanilla yogurt & homemade granola

Blueberry muffins

Banana sour cream pancakes

Coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce

Chicken sate with peanut sauce

Bruscetta (cherry tomato, basil pesto and parmesan)

Chicken and cheese quesadillas with mango salsa

Spiced tuna lettuce rolls with sesame seed dressing

Bacon wrapped jalapenos stuffed with chicken and cheese

Crudite with home made dip

Beet and stilton vinaigrette on endive

Beef empanadas with lime sour cream

Steamed mussels sautéed in shallots, garlic and thyme broth

Linguini with white (or red) clam sauce, white wine, garlic and fresh herbs

Thai shrimp and watercress salad with cashews, red onions, mint, cilantro, basil on greens with asian dressing

Water melon salad with tomatoes, feta, basil and roast sesame seeds

Caprese salad fresh mozzarella, basil and local tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction

Grilled portabella mushrooms on a bed a fennel and spinach with balsamic dressing topped with parmesan

Salmon nori rolls ( a small filet of salmon wrapped in soy sauce soaked nori, coated in panko and deep fried) served with peanut sauce

Endive, cherry tomates and arugala with goat cheese tossed in vinaigrette

Cornish game hens roast with fresh herb and vegetable stuffing, creamed potatoes, spinach sauteed with garlic

Grilled lobster, shucked and returned to the shell, in melted butter served "palm" style (creamed spinach etc.)

Marinated grilled filet mignon steaks, grilled vegetables – zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, portabello mushrooms, onions and fennel, and corn on the cob

Asian lacquered salmon served with black and white rice and stir fried vegetables

Chilean sea bass encrusted with garlic and ginger in miso sesame sauce served with rice and stir fried vegetables

Five herb pesto crusted local stripped bass on a bed of provencal ragout (tomato,olives,leeks and capers)served with baby potatoes and asparagus

Beef wellington - filet mignon baked in puff pastry, served with roast or creamed potatoes and vegetable sides of your choice

Aromatic braised short ribs with napa cabbage and soba noodles

Baby back ribs with three side dishes of your choice

Chicken milanese served with a tomato ragu, asparagus and pasta of your choice

Chicken chasseur – white wine, fresh mushrooms and tomatoes, served with rice pilaf and corn souffle

Chicken picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers, rice pilaf and baby bok choy

Filet of beef medallions with red wine reduction and horseradish, served with creamed potatoes, asparagus and green bean bundles

Red snapper veracruz served with fiesta corn pudding and roast corn

Grilled pineapple in tequila orange sauce with vanilla ice cream

Rustic fruit pies - peach, apple, cherry and blueberry served with whipped cream

Baby molten chocolate cakes with ice cream and raspberries

Key lime pie with whipped cream rustic fruit pies

Wonton napolean with mixed berries and pastry cream and caramel sauce

Bananas foster with coconut pineapple ice cream

Bread and butter pudding served with brandy caramel sauce and custard

Adult s'mores

Blueberry cobbler with whipped cream

Deep dish strawberry crumb pie with vanilla ice cream

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

Olive and mozzarella tomato, basil, tartlets

Tuscan antipasto - olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, roast peppers, prosciutto, and sopprasata & provolone served with bread sticks, grapes and fresh figs

Olive-caper tapenade on goat cheese crostini

Charcuterie board - cheeses, meats, figs, cut vegetables and breads and crackers

Eggplant and pine nut fritters with tomato relish

Savory palmiers with roasted garlic and rosemary

Tuna tartare with cucumber, avocado, and wasabi dressing

Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella, basil and local tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and a balsamic reduction

Wild mushroom ravioli with roasted grape tomato sauce

Lasagna - beef or vegetable

Cheese manacotti

Tortellini with fresh tomato marinara and herbs

Minestrone soup

Cacciucco - spicy fish stew

Linguini with white (or red) clam sauce, white wine, garlic and fresh herbs

Braciole – braised beef stuffed with meat, herbs and cheeses, served with roast potatoes and broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic

Shrimp scampi with saffron rice

Chicken picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers, rice pilaf and broccoli rabe

Ossobuco - slow cooked veal and vegetables served with risotto or polenta cakes

Chicken or veal parmesan served with spaghetti and garlic bread

Veal or chicken saltimbocca alla romana served with risotto and/or polenta cakes

Roast salmon with thai tomato-ginger compote

Five herb pesto crusted local stripped bass on a bed of provencal ragout (tomato,olives,leeks and capers)

Whole boneless flounder italian style stuffed with crab and fresh herbs in butter sauce

Short ribs cooked very slowly with vegetables, fresh herbs and red wine

Picata –sautéed breast in a white wine sauce with lemon, capers served with rice pilaf and asparagus

Mushroom risotto

Zabaione a whipped dessert with marsala

Baby molten chocolate cakes with ice cream and raspberries

Bananas foster with coconut pineapple ice cream

English trifle served with whipped cream and hundreds and thousands

Bread pudding with rum butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

Key lime pie with whipped cream and berries

Blueberry cobbler with whipped cream

Apple tart tatin

Flourless chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream

Adult s'mores

Sheep’s milk ricotta crostata buttery shortcrust tart filled with sheep’s milk ricotta, lemon zest, and honey, topped with fresh mint

Supplì alla romana crispy risotto and tomato croquettes filled with melted mozzarella

Seasonal green salad fresh seasonal greens tossed in a shallot-honey vinaigrette

Scallop crudo thinly sliced raw scallops with pickled mustard seeds, lemon, olive oil, and fennel confit

Cucumber panzanella salad crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, dill, and feta tossed with house-made croutons in a light vinaigrette

Radicchio & greens salad radicchio and seasonal greens with gorgonzola, sliced pears, raisins, toasted almonds, and white wine vinaigrette

Fresh market east coast oysters served on the half shell with mignonette, cocktail sauce, and freshly grated horseradish

Vitello tonnato thinly sliced seared veal loin served chilled with a creamy tuna-caper emulsion and seasonal greens

Zucchini fritters crispy zucchini fritters served with greek yogurt and herbs

Caprese fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil, finished with traditional aged balsamic

Burrata confit tomatoes, charred sourdough, shaved asparagus, finished with a parmesan vinaigrette

Sepia in umido tender cuttlefish braised in tomato, garlic, white wine, and olive oil, served with bread

Saltimbocca thin slices of chicken or pork tenderloin topped with prosciutto and sage, pan-cooked in butter and white wine

Bucatini all’amatriciana thick hollow pasta in a tomato sauce spiced with chili flakes, guanciale, red onions, and parsley

Pappardelle alla bolognese wide ribbon pasta tossed in a slow-cooked ragù of beef and italian sausage

Spaghetti alla carbonara spaghetti tossed in a velvety emulsion of egg yolks and butter, finished with crispy guanciale

Bavette cacio e pepe bavette pasta with olive oil, coarsely ground black pepper, pecorino, and parmigiano cheese. simple and bold

Linguine alle vongole linguine with clams, gently sautéed with garlic, chili, white wine, and parsley. classic and coastal

Linguine aglio, olio e pecorino linguine tossed with garlic-infused olive oil and finished with grated pecorino. simple, bold, and timeless

Pappardelle with italian sausage and broccolini wide ribbons of pasta tossed with sautéed broccolini, crumbled italian sausage, red chili flakes, onions, and shaved parmesan

Tagliatelle ai funghi fresh tagliatelle with sautéed seasonal wild mushrooms, onions, cream, sage, and parmesan

Tagliatelle all’astice fresh tagliatelle with lobster, tomato paste, chili flakes, a touch of cream, and chervil

Wild mushroom risotto creamy arborio rice with seasonal wild mushrooms, fresh herbs, and a touch of parmesan

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

Spaghetti alla puttanesca southern italian classic with olives, anchovies, capers, garlic, chili, and chunky tomato sauce. briny, bold, and unmistakably vibrant

Pappardelle al cinghiale hand-cut pappardelle tossed in a rich, slow-braised wild boar ragù with chianti, rosemary, juniper, and tomato. a hearty tuscan staple, deep with forest flavors and rustic soul

Seafood risotto arborio rice simmered with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a rich seafood broth, finished with fresh herbs

Risotto alla milanese classic saffron-infused risotto cooked with parmesan cheese and butter for a luxurious, golden finish

Barolo risotto risotto cooked slowly with barolo wine, braised beef or sausage, and finished with parmesan for a deep, rich flavor

Melanzane alla barchetta roasted eggplant boats stuffed with tuna, breadcrumbs, calabrian chili, and olive oil, served warm

Porchetta crispy, herb-rubbed pork belly, slow-roasted and rolled, served with pan jus, your choice of mashed or twice-roasted smashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables sautéed in garlic and olive oil

Roasted branzino mediterranean sea bass, roasted with herbs and charred lemon, served with your choice of mashed or smashed potatoes, and sautéed seasonal greens with olive oil and garlic

Pollo alla’diavola spicy marinated whole roasted chicken, served with tuscan-style roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes, and sautéed seasonal greens with garlic and olive oil

Arista di maiale tuscan-style roasted pork shoulder, seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with twice-roasted smashed potatoes or mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and pan jus

Pork chop alla’scapariello pan-roasted pork chop with italian sausage, broccolini, and cherry peppers, served with crispy potatoes or mashed potatoes

Pan-seared wild atlantic salmon served over wilted seasonal greens with your choice of mashed, roasted, or crispy potatoes

Grilled lamb chops with creamy polenta, braised escarole, and a mint-pistachio gremolata

Bistecca alla fiorentina thick-cut tuscan-style steak, grilled to temperature, served with rosemary roasted potatoes and herb compound butter

Filet mignon center-cut tenderloin steak, cooked to temperature, served with potatoes any style, sautéed greens, and herb compound butter

Melanzane alla parmigiana breaded eggplant layered with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until golden. served with crispy garlic-rosemary potatoes

Vegetarian lasagna layers of fresh pasta, mozzarella, rich tomato ragu, creamy béchamel, and parmigiano-reggiano, baked to golden perfection

Polenta with mushrooms and gorgonzola creamy polenta topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and a drizzle of melted gorgonzola cheese

Pampanella slow-roasted pork belly marinated with garlic, chili, paprika, and herbs, served with soft polenta

Assorted italian pastires

Pannacotta al limone

Dessert cheeses with almonds and honey

Tiramisu

Many other options available let’s chat!

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)