Private Chef - Exceptional Italian Creations

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Everything on this menu sings with delicious Old World flavor.

A trove of delightful dishes awaits you in this private chef experience, where international cuisine becomes the specialty of your own house. Chef Jimi captures the brisk flavors and bountiful textures of authentic Italian cuisine in a feast worth sharing with your favorite food lovers. Assemble your selections from a list of enticing starters, magnificent main dishes and indescribable desserts to create the perfect Italian menu for your guests to savor. It's sure to be a pinnacle moment in your dining life.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

First Course (Choose 1 per Group)

Kale Caesar Salad
With homemade croГ»tons and Parmesan

Fig and Prosciutto Salad
With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette

Fritto Misto
With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli

Italian Meatballs
With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce

Zuppa Toscana Soup
With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream

Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)

Shrimp Scampi
With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini

Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese
With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata
With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta

Beef Osso Buco
With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta

Slow Duck RagГ№ Pappardelle Pasta
With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes

Frutti di Mare
With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce

Wild Mushroom Risotto
With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme

Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)

Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
With mascarpone whipped cream and berries

Salted Caramel Budino
With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts

Olive Oil Cake
With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
With seasonal fruit compote

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 15
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 3 hours

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jimi

Tiffany

03 Jan 2024

Chef Jimi made my husband's 35th birthday experience a memorable one. He was punctual, super communicative, and notified us moments before the first course was about to be served so we could make our way to the dining room. Chef Jimi was super professional, the food was amazing and he even brought containers for us to store the remainder of our food/dessert. I would highly recommend. =)

Michael

13 May 2023

Jimi was really nice and the food was great! I loved the ice cream, I couldn't believe how good it was.

Brianna

08 Apr 2023

We had a great time with Chef Jimi. The meal was delicious and he adjusted for the guests dietary restrictions which I really appreciated. Was such a unique experience. Would do again!

Sona

31 Dec 2022

This was such a great experience! Chef Jimi was professional and answered all of our questions! Each meal course was divine!!!! He put a lot of thought and effort into each course. He also was so kind and cleaned up everything. I definitely recommend Chef Jimi! I hope to do this again soon.

Justin

07 Nov 2022

Chef Jimi was primo and efficient. He was communicative beforehand to ensure a smooth evening. Everyone enjoyed the food and the kitchen was left perfectly clean. Thanks Chef!

Brianna

12 Oct 2022

Jimi is an excellent chef. He cooked for my husband and I on my husbands birthday and everything tasted amazing! Also the homemade ice cream was so good!

Amanda

01 Aug 2022

Chef Jimi was INCREDIBLE! He worked with us to do a sausage making class for my family. He was super accomidating to our special request, brought all of his own ingredients and left the kitchen cleaner than it was when he arrived! We will definately be reaching out to Chef Jimi for our next event. 5 STARS. Thank you!!

Paris

08 May 2022

Amazing. Food was great. Chef Jimi is a cool person as well. CouldnвЂ™t of expected more! Would definitely book again

Sana

30 Apr 2022

Chef Jimi was an absolute delight. I requested something special in honor of my partner's birthday and Chef Jimi definitely delivered. We had a 3 course cooking class where we were able to assist with cooking the meals, watch him demonstrate, and dive into some of the most delicious vegan dishes that I've ever had. He was so open to talking about his culinary career and answering our many cooking questions. Unfortunately, we had a significant time issue, but after the time that we did spend with him, I would still highly recommend him for your catering, cooking classes, or any other culinary needs. Thank you, Chef Jimi for showing up and showing out!

andrew

04 Mar 2022

Chef Jimi was fantastic - the food was so tasty and he even came back the next day to bring us his vegan chopped cheese sandwiches. I highly recommend Chef Jimi. - Kelly and Andrew

Catherine

03 Mar 2022

Chef Jimi was great! Very personable. His home-made ice cream was a hit, so delicious. Having him cook for us was the perfect experience for ValentineвЂ™s Day!

Heather

03 Feb 2022

Chef Jimi was amazing! He arrived right on time, and got straight to work. When dinner was ready, he served each course and explained in detail about the dish, the inspiration for it, how he prepared it. It was so cool to hear about that from him. Each course was AMAZING - the red pepper salad, the croquets, the fried chicken, and the fried oreo ice cream! My husband and our friends are still raving about how awesome the dinner was - seriously some of the best food we've eaten. And the best part is that Chef Jimi made a lot and packed up the left overs for us. When we were done he cleaned everything spotlessly. It was the best experience ever and could not recommend him more!

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From cooking in the kitchens of vibrant Italian restaurants to preparing meals for the president's suite at the US Open, Chef JimiвЂ™s extensive experience in the food industry inspires his creative recipes and eclectic palette. He lets his culinary skills shine in his down-to-earth recipes, and he isnвЂ™t afraid to challenge the idea of вЂњfine dining.вЂќ Prepared with passion, skill and attention to detail, Chef JimiвЂ™s dishes are not ones to miss.

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