Personal Chef Services
By Chef Basil

Have you ever hosted a dinner or cocktail party where you hardly saw your guests because you were too busy in the kitchen? Then take away the stress and allow Chef Basil make your next event fabulous and memorable. We specialize in *theme menus, whether a romantic dinner
for two, back yard picnic or BBQ, tapas & cocktails, or a formal event.

First, we will schedule a meeting to discuss in detail your event to determine food preferences, dietary needs, *theme menu if any, and any special request you may have. Within two days we will provide you with a detailed menu with corresponding wine pairings for your approval. Rest assured, no detail will be overlooked and we will work with you to make your event
fabulous and most memorable.

*Note: The theme menu for an event would be determined by the type of food you choose
for example: Tuscan, Sicilian, Miami Nuevo Latino, Caribbean, French, Spanish,
South American, Mediterranean, New Orleans, International Eclectic
or any combination you choose.

***Below a few theme menu samples***

Tuscan
Three Course Menu

1st
Creamy Polenta with Warm Tomato Compote

2nd
Pistachio-Encrusted Rack of Lamb
(served with Braised Zucchini and Leeks)

3rd
Fresh Berry Pavlovas

Valencia Spain
Four Course Menu

1st
Roasted Vegetable Salad
(served with crispy romaine and home made creamy vinaigrette)

2nd
Whole Baby Clams Sautéed in Garlic Wine Sauce
(served with sliced bread-baguette)

3rd
Paella Valenciana

4th
Catalan Custard

International
Five Course Menu

1st
Caesar Salad
(Dressing made just before serving)

2nd
Brazilian Spicy Shrimp
(served with garlic butter sauce & cocktail sauce)

3rd
Mushroom, Tofu & Bell Pepper Asian Wraps
(served with Miso sauce)

4th
Buffalo Tri-Tip
(served with saffron risotto)

5th
Caribbean Cranberry Bread Pudding
(served with coconut rum sauce & topped with crème fraiche)

Tapas International
Nine Course Appetizer Menu

1st
Ceviche Mixto
(spicy seafood ceviche served in martini glass)

2nd
Mini Lamb Chops
(served with fresh mint sauce)

3rd
Roasted Vegetable Salad
(served in martini glass)

4th
Jumbo Grilled Shrimp
(served with citrus chili sauce & cocktail sauce)

5th
Tri-Tip Brochettes
(topped with arugula and Danish blue cheese)

6th
Assorted Cheeses & Raw Veggie Tray
(served with home made creamy ranch dressing)

7th
Liqueur Praline Truffles
(made with 73% fine dark chocolate)

8th
Kirsch Chocolate Cherries
(made with 73% fine dark chocolate)

9th
Chocolate Covered Fresh Strawberries
(made with 73% fine dark chocolate)

Miami Nuevo Latino
Five Course Menu

1st
Crab Cake
(served with Joe’s famous mustard sauce)

2nd
Slow Simmered Garbanzo Soup

3rd
Mix Green Salad
(tossed with blue cheese and home made creamy vinaigrette)

4th
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Guava Demi-Glace
(stuffed with baby spinach, red bell peppers, boursin and goat cheese
on a bed of roasted garlic mash potatoes with a side of mango relish)

5th
Tropical Guava Cheese Cake

South America Fusion
Four Course Menu

1st
Veggie Parrillada
(served cold - fresh grilled vegetables served with a savory roasted tomato sauce)

2nd
Salmon Dill Pate
(served with thinly sliced toasted bread)

3rd
Grilled Churrasco
(skirt steak served with saffron rice and Argentinean chimichurri sauce)

4th
Pineapple Mango Napoleon

Caribbean
Four Course Menu

1st
Assorted Empanadas
(savory mini pastries: chicken, beef and veggie cheese)

2nd
Tostones
(fried green plantains served with a garlic mojo sauce)

3rd
Ropa Vieja
(slow roasted shredded beef served with white rice and black beans)

4th
Flan
(Caribbean coconut custard)