The Private Chef Option
Eat Healthier, Professionally Prepared Meals At Your Own Leisure
From corporate events to intimate gourmet dinners for two, Chef Patricia has been creating innovative meals featuring the freshest, highest quality, locally sourced ingredients to meet and exceed your every culinary need and showcase her "Contemporary Fare with California flair"!
About the Chef
Chef Patricia began her private chef services in the fall of 1998. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Chef Patricia moved to Malibu, California in 1999 to expand her private chef services. With a Culinary Arts Degree from The Le Cordon Bleu affiliated Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing and Sales from Loyola University in Chicago and professional experience with Chicago area renowned, Carlos restaurant, Chef Patricia maintains and continues to develop her private chef services and her extensive client list that includes, major film, television and entertainment personalities, corporate executives, medical professionals, schools, small businesses and busy working families.
As a private chef now serving the Palm Springs, CA area, Patricia offers a professional service of meal preparation based on your specific needs. These services include, but are not limited to, daily, weekly or bi-monthly meal preparation, shopping, menu planning for organic, vegetarian and vegan diets, private parties, gourmet and intimate fine dining, corporate lunches, business meetings and special events.
Chef Patricia is committed to serving only the finest foods, made with the freshest local ingredients, and providing courteous, respectful, professional and responsive service. Chef Patricia prepares all dishes from scratch; creating a truly unique and memorable dining experience.
SAMPLE MENUS FROM START TO FINISH
APPETIZERS
Honey & Thyme-Roasted Tomato Bruschetta w/Fresh Ricotta & Basil
Pear, Leek & Gruyere Turnovers
Filo Tartlets w/Herb Grilled-Chicken & Walnut-Parsley Pesto & Olives
Deconstructed Burrata Bruschetta w/Prosciutto, Baby Arugula & Blistered Tomatoes
Roasted Beet & Chevre Crostini w/Pistachios
Cocktail Corn Cakes w/Spicy Mango Salsa
Teriyaki Beef Skewers
Crispy Carrot & Scallion Cakes w/Feta & Black Olives
Seasonal Chilled Soup Shooters
Asparagus & Chevre Wrapped in Herbed Phyllo
Blistered Shishito Peppers w/Two Sauces: Soy-Ginger and Lemon-Garlic
Lemongrass Chicken Satay w/Ginger Peanut Sauce
Trio of Dips: Caramelized Onion & Avocado Hummus; Garden Herb Yogurt Dip
Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Feta & Mint Dip served w/Herbed Pita Crisps
Wild Rice & Scallion Pancakes w/Avocado Lime Salsa
Endive Spears w/Bay Shrimp, Guacamole & Salsa
Mini Crab Cakes w/Charred Onion Remoulade
Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche w/Plantain Chips
Crispy Wonton Cups w/Asian Beef Salad
Garden Fresh Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups
Crab, Ginger & Lime Filo Tartlets
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Orange Pecan French Toast w/Organic Maple Syrup
Yukon Gold Potato, Rosemary & Gruyere Quiche
Meyer Lemon Yogurt Pancakes
Mini Ham & Cheese Frittatas
Herbed Deviled Egg Bruschetta
Apple & Sausage Stuffed Croissants
Italian Sausage, Fontina & Bell Pepper Strata
Strawberry-Citrus Salad
Vanilla-Maple French Toast w/Warm Berry Preserves
Breakfast Greens Salad w/French Toast Croutons
Strawberry Breakfast Pizza
Caramelized Apple, Pear & Goat Cheese Omelets
Southwestern Breakfast Burritos
Sweet Sausage & Fried Egg Ciabatta Breakfast Pizzas
Rustic Breakfast Quiche
Pumpkin Streusel Bread
Turkey Breakfast Sausage & Leek Casserole
Spinach & Berry Salad
Apple Crepes w/Cinnamon-Maple Yogurt
LUNCH & DINNER MENUS
Mixed Baby Greens w/Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette
Wild & Black Rice w/Scallions & Mustard Seeds
Chilean Sea Bass w/Roasted Carrot Puree & Micro Greens
Heirloom Tomato Salad w/Champagne Vinaigrette
Lemon Couscous w/Olives & Fresh Mint
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb w/Red Wine Vinaigrette
Zucchini & Basil Soup w/Creme Fraiche & Parmesan Crisp
Baby Wedge Salad w/Chives, Avocado & Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing
Grilled NY Strip Steak w/Smashed Mini Garlic Potatoes
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Warm Asparagus & Prosciutto Salad
Potato Gratin w/Gruyere & Fresh Herbs
Dijon & Herb Crusted Roast Pork Tenderloin
Spinach & Pear Salad w/Rosemary Vinaigrette
Toasted Orzo w/Cremini Mushrooms
Lemony Grilled Swordfish Kabobs
Tender Green Salad w/Pine Nuts & Golden Raisins
Grilled Garlic Red Potatoes on Rosemary Skewers
Cedar-Planked Honey & Ancho-Glazed Pacific Salmon
Italian Wedding Soup
Radicchio, Grapefruit & Spinach Salad
Meyer Lemon Bucatini w/Jumbo Shrimp
Endive & Mixed Baby Greens w/Ginger Vinaigrette
Red Potato & Asparagus Salad
Pepper-Grilled Ahi Tuna
Classic Minestrone
Orange & Mixed Greens Salad
Fall Risotto w/Butternut Squash & Fresh Sage
Mushroom & Leek Soup
Baby Arugula Salad w/Red Wine Vinaigrette
Yukon Gold & Horseradish Puree
Sautéed Organic Chicken Breasts w/Balsamic Wild Mushrooms
DESSERTS
Chocolate Pots de Crème w/White Chocolate Cream
Individual Tiramisu Cups
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Poached Pears w/Chocolate-Pear Sauce
Chocolate Cointreau Tartlets w/Fresh Berries
Pear & Apple Napoleon w/Spiced Whipped Cream
Caramel Turtle Truffle Tart
Flourless Chocolate Cake w/Chambord Sauce
Fresh Fruit Napoleon
Avocado & Key Lime Ice Cream Pie
Grilled Peaches w/Raspberry Sauce & Lemon Cream
Raspberry & White Chocolate Mousse in Hazelnut Demitasse
Hand-Dipped White & Dark Chocolate Strawberries
Apple Purses w/Cinnamon Crème Anglaise
