Private Chef Vera – Table at Home

~ GASTRONOMIC, PURE AND MODERN ~

Cocktails :

Mexican Mule
Watermelon, rosemary and Prosecco sorbet cocktail
Oaxaca coffee cocktail
Pineapple and lime rum punch with spiced citrus sugar

TO SHARE:

Guacamole

Homemade Salsa - Molho à campanha – Brazilian tomato salsa

Empanadas

TACOS SELECTION :

Spicy pulled chicken and slaw tacos
Tacos de suadero – slow-cooked beef brisket tacos
Tacos al pastor
Grilled Fish tacos
Baja fish tacos with cucumber and pistachio salsa
Beef onglet taco with spring onion crema, morita salsa and coriander
Cochinita pibil (pork shoulder) with pickled pink onions
Mexican rice and mixed beans, plaintains

Dessert :
Mojito Sorbet

Other Infomation

Dear Jeff!

I am originally from Moscow, and relocated to New York at a young age. While in NYC, I worked under Daniel Bouloud and later moved to Paris, where I lived in Julia Child's apartment and learnt THE French way of living !

Always inspired by Japan, I headed to Tokyo where I worked with Zaiyu Hasegawa at DEN, a two Michelin star restaurant which was named TOP 50 Best Restaurants in Asia. My biggest mentor was Pascal Aussignac, who I had the pleasure of working with in his Michelin star restaurant Club Gascon in London. I have spent every summer since my childhood on the coast of Italian Liguria and learned how to make fresh pastas. Last few years I have worked at Belgian and Slovenian Embassies as well as events at many galleries, so I am comfortable with both formal and informal cooking and service.

Additionally, I have 10 + years of private chef experience, collaborations and food styling. I offer private plated dinners, small/large gatherings. I am extremely passionate about quality on all levels and work to ensure that all the elements within the event are as perfect as possible. I am fully vaccinated with a booster and safety is my number one priority. I focus on seasonal ingredients (farmers markets, trusted butchers like Eli's Zabar and fishmongers like Citarella, Chelsea Market and Dorian's Seafood).

I will make sure that your Surprise Birthday will be absolutely fabulous and work with you to ensure that everything goes absolutely perfect and according to your taste and preferences and that everything runs smoothly and professional. Happy to suggest some cocktails and pairings as well once we narrow down/confirm the menu!

I have an extensive knowledge of Latin and Mexican cuisines as I travel to MC quite often. Please feel free to ask to modify the menu or shoot me a message so we can work around it. I promise you a wonderful evening Looking forward to cooking for you!

Meal for 12 on 05 October 2024