Unique menus created for your distinct taste

Chef Ryan creates a one-of-a-kind dining experience with bespoke menus crafted exclusively for you, designed to reflect your unique tastes and elevate your special event. Please feel free to browse through some of my favorite menu examples from past celebrations, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, which are perfect for making your occasion memorable. You can also click on any of the recipe categories below to explore a full range of dishes that I specialize in, providing a wonderful starting point for designing your own bespoke menu for a private dining event. And if there's something specific you have in mind that isn't listed, don't hesitate to let me know – I’m extremely flexible and eager to work with you to bring your vision to life, giving you full control over your menu design.

 

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Festive New Years Eve Dinner


Canapés to Start

Smoked Salmon & Sun-Dried Tomato Tartare Served in Mini Savory Parmesan Pastry Tartlet, with Crème Fraiche, Fresh Dill, Lemon Zest

Mini Roasted Filet Mignon Puff Pastries with Triple Cream Brie, White Truffle and Wholegrain mustard Aioli

Caramelized Red Onion in a Delicate Gruyere Short Crust Pastry Tartlet with Roquefort Cheese and Crispy Prosciutto


Appetizer

Creamy Roasted Wild Mushroom & Portobello Velouté with Pancetta and Delicate Homemade Ravioli Filled with Brown Butter Roasted Butternut Squash, Sage & Ricotta


Entrée

Pan Seared Loin of Texas Venison with Braised Oxtail and Potato Torte, Buttery Roasted White Onion Puree, Served with Crispy Spiced Pork Belly & Caramelized Apples. Served with a Braised Winter Root Vegetable Medley


Dessert

Layered Vanilla Bean, White Chocolate & Nutella Mousse Served on A Buttery Scottish Shortbread Biscuit, Salted Caramel Glaze, Hazelnut Brandy Snap, Homemade Espresso Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce.

 

Christmas Day Celebration Luncheon Menu

Served Buffet Style

Appetizers

  • Charcuterie & Cheese Board with a Selection of Cured Meats, Cheeses, Crackers, Fruits & Gourmet Nuts.

  • Mini Pastry Cases Filled with Brie, Prosciutto & Cranberry Sauce, Served Warm.

  • Parmesan Pastry Crisps Topped with Cream Cheese and Crispy Bacon.

  • Mini Pancetta and Cheddar Quiches.

  • Crispy Butterfly Shrimp with Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce.


Entrée

  • Traditional Bacon Wrapped Golden Roasted Turkey Served with Cranberry Sauce and Homemade Gravy.

  • Perfectly Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Pan Jus.

  • Venison Loin, Served Medium Rare with Redcurrant Reduction Sauce.


Served With


  • Homemade Focaccia Bread.

  • “Pigs in Blankets” Crispy Bacon Wrapped Sausages.

  • Golden Roasted Russet Potatoes.

  • Buttery Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.

  • Million Dollar Macaroni & Cheese with Fontina, Raclette & Pecorino Romano Cheeses, baked with Crispy Panko Bread Crumb Topping and Black Truffle Shavings.

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Selection of Honey and Sesame Seed Roasted Seasonal Root Vegetables.

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta and Caramelized Red Onions.

Beer Braised Kale with Cranberries.


Desserts

  • Salted Caramel Pavlova with Crunchy Malted Milk Candies, Peanut Butter and Caramel & Popcorn.

  • Mixed Berry Pavlova Served with Vanilla Bean Whipped Chantilly Cream.

  • Vanilla Cream Filled Profiterole Tower with Homemade Milk Chocolate Ganache Sauce.

  • Traditional British Christmas Pudding Served with Warm Vanilla Bean Custard.

  • Vanilla Cheesecake with 3 Layer Mousse Center, Topped with Dulce De Leche, Whipped Mascarpone Cream and Scottish Shortbread Crumbles.


 

Thanksgiving Celebration Menu

Served Buffet Style

Canapés

  • Warm, Crispy Brie and Cranberry Filo Parcels.

  • Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Shots with Crème Fraiche and Walnuts with Fresh Chives.

Entrée

  • Traditional Golden Roasted Herbed Turkey with Roasting Pan Gravy and Yorkshire Puddings .

  • Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.

  • Traditional Homemade Holiday Stuffing.

  • Homemade Cranberry and Port Sauce with Orange, Star Anise & Cinnamon.

  • Maple and Pecan Glazed Braised Sweet Potatoes.

  • Roasted Brussels sprouts with Sweet Sticky White Balsamic Glaze.

  • Traditional Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Red Wine.

Desserts

  • Mascarpone Vanilla Cheesecake with Cranberry Swirl and Crunchy Amaretto Cookie Crust

  • Pumpkin Spiced warm Brioche Pudding with Candied Pecans, Rich Homemade Salted Caramel,

  • Served with Crème Anglaise.