Personal Chef Services,Private Events & Cooking Classes – Aspen, CO
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Your menu choices will appear on the Select Your Menus page where you will complete and submit the form.
Chef Sarah will contact you to review the menus and offer suggestions.
Sliders: smash burgers and crispy chicken or pulled pork sliders
Sheet-pan nachos (chicken + veggie)
Spinach-artichoke dip with chips
BBQ or gochujang meatballs or sweet and savory cocktail ribs
Buffalo chicken wings with two dips (option for cauliflower 'wings')
Veg platter with three dips, pita chips
Variety flatbreads with seasonal toppings
Platter of cookies and brownie sundae bar
Champagne-citrus shrimp cocktail or Ahi carpaccio with citrus, olive oil and microgreens
Burrata, roasted grapes, pistachio, balsamic bruschetta
Warm crab and fennel salad with baby arugula, toasted pine nuts, champagne-shallot vinaigrette
Creamy cauliflower soup with Manchego cheese and trumpet mushroom
Seared filet mignon, red wine reduction, truffle mashed potatoes
Pan-roasted salmon, asparagus, lemon beurre blanc
Chocolate soufflé with fresh whipped cream
Crispy Gulf shrimp remoulade with creole mustard, lemon, capers, herbs
Mini corn & poblano fritters with smoked paprika aioli
Classic seafood bisque - shrimp, crab, touch of sherry
Blackened fish with Creole butter, lemon,fresh herbs
Choice of: Seafood & Andoulle Gumbo, Jambalaya or Étouffée
Garlicky sautéed greens
Cornbread with honey and butter
Roasted beet and orange salad - mint, pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
Warmed Bourbon bread pudding Or Chocolate Bourbon pecan tart with whipped cream
Creamy asparagus soup with crispy pancetta and fresh dill
Little gem Caesar, shaved parmesan, ciabatta croutons
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, rosemary jus
Oven-roasted Herbs de Provence coated chicken, pan sauce
Salmon en papillote, spring herbs
Scalloped potatoes or gratin, roasted carrots with honey & thyme
Spring vegetables: asparagus, spring peas, snap peas
Raspberry lemon trifle plate
Carrot cake with mascarpone frosting
Sarah's Signature margaritas with splash of Damiana
Shrimp & scallop ceviche, citrus, avocado
Chips + trio: salsa roja, salsa verde, smoky salsa negra; Guacamole made on site
Chicken tinga sopes
Fish Veracruzana
Chiles En Nogada - A Puebla Specialty
Cilantro-lime rice
Charro beans
Tres leches cups or churros with chocolate
Mini smoked salmon blinis, crème fraîche, dill
Seasonal fruit & berry platter, honey-lime, mint
Lemon-ricotta pancakes, berry compote, whipped crème fraîche
Farm egg frittata with roasted vegetables, goat cheese
Crispy breakfast potatoes, roasted garlic aioli
Market greens salad, shaved fennel, caramelized leeks, citrus vinaigrette
Vanilla bean parfaits, granola crumble, berries
Carving board: herb-roasted tenderloin with horseradish crema
Espresso martinis, mimosa bar, Bloody Mary custom bar
Marinated Castelvetrano olives with citrus peel & herbs
Whipped ricotta with lemon zest, olive oil, flaky sea salt, grilled crostini
Prosciutto-wrapped melon or grilled peaches (seasonal)
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil, aged balsamic
Shaved fennel salad with arugula, citrus segments, pistachio, champagne vinaigrette
Lemon–herb grilled chicken with capers and white wine
Seared salmon with olive oil, and fresh herbs
Seafood linguini with scallops, shrimp, mussels
Farro with roasted cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmesan
Roasted broccolini with garlic, chili flake, lemon
Lemon olive oil cake with berries and lightly sweetened mascarpone
Watermelon, feta, mint, lime
Deviled eggs with smoked paprika & chives
Elk sausage en croûte (Rocky Mountain pigs in a blanket)
Grilled ribeye steaks with chimichurri
BBQ chicken thighs, house spice rub
Grilled salmon or shrimp and vegetable skewers
Street corn salad with cotija & lime
Potato salad with dill & capers
Crunchy slaw with apple cider vinaigrette
Brioche buns, pickles, sauces
Berry shortcakes
Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Butternut squash soup with crème fraîche
Market greens with roasted apples,shaved brussel sprouts, candied pecans and a sherry dijon vinaigrette
Brined and spatchcocked Heritage Farm organic turkey with classic pan gravy
Sage sausage or mushroom-herb stuffing
Yukon gold mashed potatoes
Sweet potato gratin
Green bean casserole, but better
Cranberry-orange relish
Artisanal sourdough bread made locally
Pumpkin pie, chocolate bourbon pecan pie, apple crumble with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Warm baked Camembert with rosemary-honey and toasted baguette
Roasted beet salad with citrus, pistachio, chèvre
Wild mushroom bisque with thyme
Beef tenderloin with bourbon berry port reduction
Herb-roasted salmon with lemon brown butter
Ricotta ravioli with tomato, basil, shaved pecorino
Truffle mashed potatoes
Roasted broccolini with garlic & chili flake
Maple-balsamic roasted carrots
Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla bean ice cream
Shrimp cocktail platter or smoked salmon board
Charcuterie Platter - meats, cheeses, variety crackers, grapes, 2 dips, focaccia with tomato and herbs
Winter salad with pear, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts
Prime rib with au jus and horseradish crème
Harissa chicken with roasted tomatoes and a touch of cream
Seafood linguini with scallops, shrimp and mussels
Green beans amandine, gratin potatoes and roasted carrots drizzled with honey
Lemon-ricotta cheesecake with berry compote
Warm bread pudding with bourbon sauce and ice cream
Spicy Ahi cucumber rolls with spicy mayo
Steak crostini with whipped blue cheese
Charred shishito peppers
Endive, frisée and citrus salad with champagne vinaigrette
Filet mignon with creamy peppercorn sauce
Scallop risotto with saffron and tarragon
Truffle mushroom gnocchi
Roasted asparagus with lemon zest
Crispy fingerling potatoes with aioli
Dark chocolate mousse with sea salt
Mini doughnuts or truffles for the countdown
Fresh muffins, sweet breakfast breads, preserves, butter
Artisanal Bagels from Open Sesame, cream cheese, lox & all the fixins'
Avocado toast bar with locally-made sourdough bread & all the fixins'
Fruit + yogurt parfaits; Chef's signature power granola
Mediterranean egg strata
Crispy rosemary potatoes
Market salad with citrus vinaigrette
Cinnamon Brioche French toast bake, berry compote
Shrimp and grits OR homemade biscuits and gravy
"Recovery Bar" - Bloody Mary bar, mimosas, green power smoothies
Light start: Charcuterie board and veggie crudite
Ahi Tuna tatake on wonton crisp, spicy mayo. Pairing: Jazzy Vodka Citrus Cocktail
Gourmet flatbreads with variety of toppings. Pairing: Ca' Del Bosco
Harissa rosemary shrimp with lemon-yougurt sauce. Pairing: Mossel Kabinett
Dungenous crab mac 'n cheese with Gouda and sharp cheddar. Pairing: Failla Chardonnay
Lamb lollipops with blueberry port reductio. Pairing: Mocali Brunello
Curry sweet potato latkes, homemade applesauce, crème fraiche. Pairing: Alsace Pinot Gris
Slow-braised brisket tacos, red cabbage, lime cilantro crema. Pairing: Dolmite-Italian Pilsner (Mountain Heart Brewery)
Triple chocolate brownies with crushed hazelnuts; ginger, dark rum gelato. Pairing: Grahams 20 year old Tawny Port