The Frantic Chef can cater your next party or event. These menus are tailor-made for you! Whether you’re hosting a small private dinner in your home and you want to bring that wow factor, or you’re holding a large event, we will not disappoint. You will be part of every aspect of the process so we can deliver exactly what you need.

Sample menus:

Choose the following:
  • 2 proteins
  • 1 starch
  • 1 vegetable
  • fresh garden salad
  • 2 dressings
  • bread and butter
Example 1:
Starts at $14 per person
Herb grilled chicken with a lemon burr blanc, slow roasted latin spiced pork loin, penne with red pepper cream, and seasoned green beans.

Example 2:
Starts at $24 per person
Apricot glazed salmon, grilled flank steak with a pink peppercorn au jus, toasted almond farro, grilled asparagus with broiled cherry tomatoes, local farm green salad, bread, seasoned butter.
All items are subject to change due to your personal taste.

Popular buffet options/add-ons:
Proteins:
  • Apricot glazed salmon
  • Five spice marinated flank steak
  • Herb grilled chicken
  • Chicken Milanese
  • Slow-roasted prime rib
  • Coffee braised short rib
  • Latin spiced pork loin
  • Zatar rubbed roasted lamb
  • Grilled tofu
  • Peppercorn crusted beef tenderloin
Vegetables:
  • Baby broccoli
  • Green beans
  • Mustard greens
  • Kale
  • Squash medley
  • Grilled asparagus
  • Grilled eggplant
  • Warm corn salad
  • Seasonal options
Starches:
  • Seasonal pastas
  • Toasted almond farro
  • Tri-colored quinoa
  • Himalayan red rice
  • Pineapple jasmine rice
  • Roasted apple purple rice
  • Herbed red bliss potato
  • Roasted fingerling potato
  • Seasonal options
Sauces:
  • Red pepper cream
  • Pink pepper corn chutney
  • Black garlic demi
  • Juniper berry demi
  • Caramelized onion au jus
  • Basil veloute
  • Truffle cream
  • Lemon burr blanc
Coffee, tea, and dessert stations are available for an additional fee.
The plated option takes a more hands on approach when it comes to planning and pricing. All the options from the buffet section are available, but we can customize menu items to fit your function's needs.
  • Choose salad, soup, or appetizer
  • Choose the amount of options Beef, chicken, fish, or vegetarian.
  • Choose each options: starch, vegetable, and sauce.
Also available with the plated service:
  • Bread service (you choose style of bread and accouterments i.e. pita bread with sweet sambal)
  • Coffee/tea service
  • Cake service
  • Mini desserts and pastries

Depending on the style and length of your party you can opt for a cocktail hour with delicious small plates and hors d’oeuvres. There is no limit to the types of items we can make for you.
A few of the greater than 80 items in our repertoire:

  • Tempura shrimp
  • Brie roast garlic crostini
  • Tandoori beef skewer
  • Duck rillettes
  • Smoked salmon crostini
  • Lobster mac & cheese tartlets
  • Hummus cups
  • Coconut chicken satay
  • Bacon wrapped scallops
  • Beet & goat cheese bon-bons