Menus

Jessica’s history of culinary knowledge and expertise combined with her established relationships to a wide range of chefs in the area give her the opportunity to provide you with a menu of any requirement.

No matter what your taste, cuisine preference, dietary needs or budget is – we can deliver.  Yes even Vegan, Gluten Free and Keto!

Just let us know what you are looking for, and we will be happy to work up a menu that fits.

Did you know: We have private chefs available for you for all occasions!

Are you coming to the Palm Springs area for vacation or destination wedding?
Our chefs can prepare fresh meals for you at your AirBnB.
Local to Coachella Valley?
Our chefs will come to your home or community center.
We’ll even do all the shopping  & cleanup.
Meal drop-off options are available as well !

Below are some sample menus. This is by no way a complete list.
Tell us what you want…and we will work up a custom menu that exceeds your expectations.

COLD APPETIZERS

Tuscan Bruschetta – Grilled pesto baguette with tomato concise  and fresh basil

Fresh California watermelon squared with Feta cheese and mint

Shrimp Ceviche served in a mini wonton cup with fresh cilantro

Caprese Skewers with heirloom tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella balls and basil, topped with balsamic glaze

Seared Ahi on cucumber rounds with a wasabi crema

Olive Tapenade Crostini

Salmon Mousse in Endive

Cold Gazpacho Shooters

Fresh Mozzarella and Sun-dried Tomato Skewers

Artichoke Jalapeño on toasted Crostini’s

Tuna poke spoons

Achiote Shrimp

Black Bean Tartlets

Fresh Tomato Soup Shots with Grilled Cheese Sticks

Greek Salad Won Tons

Mexican Street Roasted Corn Spoons

HOT APPETIZERS

Firecracker Shrimp – large shrimp marinated and grilled with sweet chili sauce, served on skewers

Ravioli Pops – 3-cheese tossed with breadcrumbs and flash fried golden brown with classic marinara sauce on a skewer

Zesty Melted Mini Mac-and-Cheese Cups

Maryland Crabcakes with Saffron Dill Aioli

Mini Cheese Quesadillas

Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Vegetable or Chicken Gyoza with Ponzo Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Thai Chili Glaze

Risotto Balls with Pomodoro sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates

Pancetta-wrapped Jumbo Prawns

Brie & Apricot Bites

Blueberry Goat Cheese Phyllo Nest

Antipasta Skewers

Grilled prosciutto wrapped asparagus

Seared ahi tune in endive with a citrus siracha sauce

ITALIAN 1

Caesar Salad – Fresh Romaine with homemade croutons & shaved parmesan

Pancetta garlic herb brussels sprouts

Chicken Breast Piccata – Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon caper sauce

Penne Pomodoro – Penne pasta cooked al dente, served in a fresh Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesean

ITALIAN 2

Caesar Salad – Fresh Romaine with homemade croutons & shaved parmesan

Pancetta garlic herb brussels sprouts

Chicken Breast Piccata – Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon caper sauce

Penne Pomodoro – Penne pasta cooked al dente, served in a fresh Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan

Homemade Meatballs

Fresh Garlic Bread

ITALIAN 3

Caesar Salad – Fresh Romaine with homemade croutons & shaved parmesan

Pancetta garlic herb brussel sprouts

Filet Mignon Pizzaiola with pancetta braised brussel sprouts

Penne Pomodoro – Penne pasta cooked al dente, served in a fresh Pomodoro sauce topped with fresh basil and parmesan

Fresh Garlic Bread

MEXICAN 1

– Carne Asada
– Pollo Asada
– Veggies
– Vegetarian Mexican-style beans
– Traditional Mexican rice
– Fresh Tortillas
– 2 types of homemade salsas
– Fixings: Onion, cilantro, limes, cucumbers, Cotija cheese

MEXICAN 2

– Carne Asada
– Pollo Asada
– Assorted Veggies– Mixed green salad with Jicama, Pepitas and lime-cilantro vinegarette
– Slow coked bacon frijoles
– Traditional Mexican Rice

– Fresh Tortillas
– Fresh Tortilla chips
– 2 types of homemade salsas- fresh guacamole
– Fixings: Onion, cilantro, limes, cucumbers, Cotija cheese

MEXICAN 3

– Carne Asada
– Pollo Asada
– Pork Pastor
– Assorted Veggies
– Mexican-style corn
– Mixed green salad with Jicama, Pepitas and lime-cilantro vinegarette
– Slow coked bacon frijoles
– Traditional Mexican Rice
– Fresh Tortillas
– Fresh Tortilla chips
– 2 types of homemade salsas – fresh guacamole
– Fixings: Onion, cilantro, limes, cucumbers, Cotija cheese

ASIAN 1

Assorted Vegetable and Pot stickers w ponzu sauce

Asian Green Salad w crispy wontons and soy vinaigrette

Vegetarian Pad Thai Noodles, bean sprouts and cilantro

Chicken Satay Skewers with peanut sauce 

ASIAN 2

Assorted Vegetable and Chicken Pot Stickers

Spicy Edamame

Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken

Chicken Satay

ASIAN 3

Assorted Potstickers w/ Ponzu sauce

Spicy Sautéed Edamme

Fresh Summer Rolls

Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimp

Chicken Satay

Seared Ahi Tuna on Cucumber Rounds

BBQ 1

Grilled Marinated Chicken Half Boneless

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Chips & Dips

Baked Beans

Green Beans

Fresh Apple Cobbler

BBQ  2

Grilled Chicken

Slab of Baby Back Ribs

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Fresh Corn

Chips & Dips

Baked Beans

Green Beans

Berry Cobbler

BBQ 3

Sliced Tri Tip

BBQ Chicken

Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Potato Salad

Coleslaw

Chips & Dips

Baked Beans

Green Beans

Fresh Cobbler

MEDITERRANEAN 1

Spanakopita – Traditional savory Greek pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, eggs and onions

Hummus Dip with Warm Pita Bread

Traditional Greek Salad – Served with Kalamata olives, vine ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and cucumber in a lite vinaigrette.

Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Basmati Rice

MEDITERRANEAN 2

Spanakopita – Traditional savory Greek pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, eggs and onions

Beef Loin Kabobs – Tender pieces of beef seasoned and grilled to perfection

Hummus Dip with Warm Pita Bread

Traditional Greek Salad – Served with Kalamata olives, vine ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and cucumber in a lite vinaigrette.

Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Basmati Rice

MEDITERRANEAN 3

Spanakopita – Traditional savory Greek pastry filled with chopped spinach, feta cheese, eggs and onions

Beef Loin Kabobs – Tender pieces of beef seasoned and grilled to perfection

Grilled Salmon Kabobs

Hummus Dip with Warm Pita Bread

Traditional Greek Salad – Served with Kalamata olives, vine ripened tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese and cucumber in a lite vinaigrette.

Marinated Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs with Basmati Rice

STEAKHOUSE 1

Tray Passed Appetizers:

Blue Cheese stuffed and bacon wrapped dates

Seared Ahi & Avocado Spoons

“The Wedge” – Crisp iceberg with Stilton and classic dinner style blue cheese dressing

Crab fritter with remoulade

Center Cut NY Strip Steak with creamy Polenta and crispy lemon confit

Brussels Sprouts

Creme brûlée with fresh berries

STEAKHOUSE 2

Tray Passed Appetizers:

Blue Cheese stuffed and bacon wrapped dates

Seared Ahi & Avocado Spoons

Classic Caesar – Grilled romaine hearts with anchovy lemon vinaigrette, fresh croutons an Granna cheese

Jumbo shrimp pancetta with fennel and burnt butter

Tender aged beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms and steamed asparagus

Creme brûlée with fresh berries

STEAKHOUSE 3

Tray Passed Appetizers:

Blue Cheese stuffed and bacon wrapped dates

Seared Ahi & Avocado Spoons

Candied pecans and strawberry with mixed greens and crumbled feta, tossed with champagne vinaigrette

Maryland Crab cakes with chili aoli

“Surf and Turf” – Aged beef strip or tenderloin with choice of shrimp scampi or salmon paillard, creamy risotto and braised mirepoix

Creme brûlée with fresh berries

Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches:
Biscuit topped with eggs, cheese and country ham. Jam optional

Arugula-Endive Salad with Honeyed Pine Nuts:
Crumbled Maytag blue cheese and a crunchy brittle-like garnish made from honey and pine nuts.

Corned Beef Hash with Fried Eggs:
Homemade tomato-rich chunky corned beef.

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Custard with Fresh Berries:
Bread pudding

Ratatouille Toasts with Fried Eggs

Tater Tot Waffles with Smoked Salmon and Caviar:
Waffles are topped with caviar and smoked salmon. (goes great with Champagne!)

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelets
Shiitake Mushrooms and fresh pea shoots add to this creamy-tangy omelet.

Spicy Honey-Glazed Bacon:
Slices of smoky bacon in a spicy honey glaze

Fennel and Citrus Salad with Mint
Grapefruit and orange segments with shaved fennel and sweet-tart honey lemon dressing

Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata:
Italian frittata with Asian flavors

Brunch Bites:

Miniature Quiche

Mini Spinach and Feta Spanikopita

Mini Raisin Cinnamon French Toast Skewers with warm maple syrup

Pita Hummus Bites

Blueberry Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups

Beef Tenderloin and egg breakfast bruschetta

Bacon potato corn chowder

Tomato bisque

Turkey and barley

Cream of mushroom

Veggie Chowder

Italian wedding soup

Tortilla soup

Classic Greek Salad:
Romaine hearts , kalamata olives, crumbled feta, tomato, hot house cucumbers served with red wine vinaigrette

Mixed Field Greens:
Grilled pear, blu cheese crumbles, candied pecans and lemon confit dressing

Traditional Caesar:
Fresh croutons , grana Parmesan cheese crisps and Caesar dressing

Caprese salad:
Vine ripened tomato with buffalo mozzarella, garden basil and aged balsamic vinaigrette

Chop Chop Salad:
Crisp head lettuce with green cabbage, diced tomato, bacon , cucumber, tri-colored peppers and avocado dressing

Panzanella Salad:
Artisan baby greens with olive tapenade, croutons, heirloom tomato and lemon dressing

Garden Salad:
Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots and a variety of garden vegetables served with herb dijon red wine vinaigrette

Spinach Salad:
Grilled Portobello mushrooms, roasted asparagus and red peppers, cheese and aged balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar Salad:
with garlic croutons and either Reggiano or Gongonzola cheese

Baby Arugula Salad:
grilled pears, saga blue cheese, candied walnuts and cranberry thyme vinaigrette

Mixed Greens Beet Salad:
Roasted beets, citrus segments, goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette

Salmon with horseradish crust, white wine herb butter sauce with asparagus tips, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and Shiitake mushrooms

Shrimp – scampi style with artichoke hearts, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes with white wine sauce, served over angel hair pasta

Baked Halibut with roasted tomatoes, asparagus, artichokes, Shiitake mushrooms and white wine lemon herb butter

Miso Marinated Black Cod over braised baby bok choy

Macadamia Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass with mango lime sauce and julienne of Asian vegetables

Southwestern spiced Salmon with avocado, tomato and roasted corn relish

Asian sesame-glazed grilled salmon with julienne of snow pea, red pepper and carrots

Island spiced red snapper filet with grilled pineapple and mango salsa

Stuffed breast of Capon with roasted shallots, apricots and chicken basil mousse with green peppercorn sauce

Hudson Valley Chicken with caramelized apples, Shiitake mushrooms and cider demi glaze

Lemon Chicken Piccata with garlic, rosemary, peas and artichoke hearts with white wine herb sauce

Balsamic Chicken Breast with rosemary garlic balsamic demi glaze and frizzled onions

Chicken Mirabela with roasted plums, olives and capers

Roasted breast of Hudson Valley Chicken, stuffed with dry figs, roasted shallots and pecans
OR
Stuffed with local goat cheese, spinach, garlic and Shiitake mushrooms

Whole Roasted Filet Mignon carved to order with wild mushroom sauce, green peppercorn sauce, Bearnaise sauce or horseradish sauce

Fajita marinated flap steak with a tomato, onion and cilantro demi glaze

Whole grilled New York Strip Steak, sliced to order, with roasted portobello mushrooms

Roast Stuffed Lion of Pork with dry fruit, sausage and sage Port wine demi glaze

Roast stuffed leg of Lamb with mint pesto, pine nuts and natural jus

PASTA STATION:

Penne Pasta Puntanesca with plum tomatoes, Capers, Garlic, Roasted Red Peppers, And Olives, In A Rich Burgundy Based Tomato Sauce

Wild Mushroom Ravioli With Proscuitto, Baby Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms In A Light Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Orchiette With Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato In A White Wine Herb Broth

Sautéed Shrimp Scampi Style With Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, And Shiitake Mushrooms In A Garlic, Basil Butter Sauce

STARCHES OTHER:

Wild And Basmati Rice Pilaf With Toasted Pecans, Dry Cranberries, And Thyme