Chef Lauren Egdahl

Private Chef In Puntarenas

Hi, I'm Lauren! I am the chef from NYC/ Denver, CO and have recently started to split my time between Denver and Santa Teresa (Costa Rica). In Denver, I am the owner of agoodegg | private chef & catering as well as Culinary Director/ Part Owner of The Green Collective Eatery(ies) in Denver, CO. I have my Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health, and I have an extensive background in cooking many different types of cuisines and specialize in accommodating dietary restrictions/preferences such as; gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo & keto, nut free. I love to cook for intimate private events as well as produce and execute full service catered events. Additionally, I love helping folks with general meal prep, leading cooking classes, nutritional consults, cooking for retreats, and consulting in other culinary endeavors.

For me, cooking is...

Both of my parents are chefs and without knowing it, my passion for food has been growing since I was just a little egg.

I learned to cook at...

home, first. I continue to learn everyday though, it's an ever evolving trade.

A cooking secret...

Just go with it. Don't take yourself too seriously, ego will get in the way of your creativity every. time.

My menus

Japanese Inspired Family Style

STARTER

All inclusive

Fried Shrimp Ball, Plum Jam, MIcrogreens

Blistered Shishitos, Black Sesame Powder, Chili Aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Market Fish Sashimi, Yuzu, Chili, Red Onion

Pork Belly Onigiri, Tomato Chutney, Quail Egg

Field Greens Salad, Carrot-Ginger Dressing, Farm Veggies

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Plum Wine & Miso Market Fish, Braised Bok Choy

Yakitori Style Grilled Steak, Charred Green Onion Relish, Black Garlic Crema

Roasted Cauliflower, Furikake & Miso Butter

Shiitake, Greens, Japanese Rice, Dashi Broth, Bonito Flakes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha Creme Brulee, Cookie Crumble

Citrus-Almond Cake, Ginger Cream, Sugar Glass

Vegetarian Italian Family Style Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits

Risotto Cakes, Shallot Crema (can be gf)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Charred Kale Caesar, Lemon-Parm Aioli, Gf Croutons (can be dairy free)

Polenta Cakes, Mushroom Ragu, Microgreens (gf, can be df)

Fried "Calamari" Peppers, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Arugula (gf, df)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Broccolini, Smokey "Sausage", Chili Flakes, Whipped Ricotta (gf, can be dairy free)

Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli, Brown Butter Sauce, Pistachio Dust

Eggplant Parmesan Caprese, Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomatoes (can be gf)

Chicken Confit, Smashed Garlic & Herb Potatoes, Fired Roasted Cherry Tomato (vegetarian option w/out chicken)

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Deconstructed Tiramisu, Chopped Hazelnuts, Whipped Cacao & Espresso Cream (can be gf, dairy free)

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Espresso Chocolate Sauce (has gluten, can be dairy free)

Whole Orange-Almond Cake, White Chocolate Ganache (gf, can be dairy free)

Pavlova Meringue, Whipped Cream, Elderflower Soaked Berries

Mediterranean Inspired

STARTER

All inclusive

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits

Butternut Squash Arancini, Shallot Crema, Microgreen

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb Meatball, Herb Pistou, Pine Nuts

Citrus Salad, Fennel, Pistachios, Feta, Lemon Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Charred Broccolini, Whipped Tahini, Garlic Herb Chimichurri

Market Fish, Romesco Sauce, Olive and Herb Salad

Greek Style Chicken Soulvaki, Cucumber Yogurt

Smashed Peewee Potatoes, Lemon, Herbs, Chili Oil

DESSERT

All inclusive

Deconstructed Tiramisu, Chopped Hazelnuts, Whipped Cacao & Espresso Cream

Social Style Apps & Dinner

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits (add meats, smoked fish for $10pp)

Fried Lasagna Bites, San Marzano Dipping Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Charred Kale Caesar, Lemon-Parm Aioli, Gf Croutons (can be dairy free)

Roasted Carrots, Whipped Ricotta, Sage Brown Butter, Hazelnuts

Lamb Meatball, Herb Pistou, Pine Nuts

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Red Pepper Romesco, Herb Gremolata

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Confit Tomato

Creamy Polenta, Mushroom Ragu, Microgreens

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Whole Orange-Almond Cake, White Chocolate Ganache

Grown Up Smores Flourless Cake, Dark Chocolate, Torched Meringue Graham Dust

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Espresso Chocolate Sauc

Deconstructed Tiramisu, Chopped Hazelnuts, Whipped Cacao & Espresso Cream (

Southern Comfort

STARTER

All inclusive

Corn Croquette, Spicy Aioli, Microgreens

Mini Chicken & Waffles, Rosemary Maple Syrup

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Squash Salad, Caramelized Fennel, Pumpkin Seeds, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Shrimp & Grits, Chorizo Cream Sauce, Chives

Garlicky Greens, Lardons, Whipped Ricotta

Chipotle Pulled Pork, Creamy Potatoes, Microgreens

Bourbon Glazed Carrots, Toasted Pecans, Herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Banana Foster Bread Pudding, Ice Cream, Caramel Drizzle

Drop Off Thanksgiving Dinner- Delivered with Reheat & Serving Instructions, No Staffing Included

STARTER

All inclusive

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits (add meats, smoked fish for $10pp)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Rosemary Dutch Baby Bread, Honey Butter

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Squash Salad, Caramelized Fennel, Pepitas, Greens, Toasted Cumin Dressing, Feta

Green Beans, Wild Mushroom Ragu, Crispy Shallots

Roasted Carrots, Sage Brown Butter, Hazelnuts

Whipped Potatoes

Braised Turkey Legs, Gravy

Classic Stuffing, Sausage, Vegetables

Cranberry Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Choice of Pumpkin Pie, Pecan-Bourbon Pie, Apple-Cran Crisp

Mediterranean Pescatarian Family Style (no shellfish)

STARTER

All inclusive

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cumin Crusted Carrots, Whipped Tahini, Mint, Feta, Pomegranate Molasses

Tomato Poached Market Fish, Capers, Artichokes with Grilled Pita Bread

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Housemade Falafel, Tzatziki, Dressed Greens

Honey Harissa Glazed Salmon, Grilled Lemon, Herbs

Turmeric Rice, Almonds, Dried Fruit, Parsley

Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Red Pepper Romesco, Herb Gremolata

DESSERT

All inclusive

Whole Orange-Almond Cake, White Chocolate Ganache

Plated Couples Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Amuse Bouche: Fried Shrimp Ball, Coconut, Mango Chutney, Microgreens

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Squash Salad, Toasted Cumin Dressing, Pepitas, Feta

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Yucca Puree, Confit Tomato, Vegetable Slaw

DESSERT

All inclusive

Grown Up Smores Cake, Dark Chocolate, Torched Meringue, Graham Dust

Japanese Inspired Family Style

STARTER

All inclusive

Fried Shrimp Ball, Plum Jam, MIcrogreens

Blistered Shishitos, Black Sesame Powder, Chili Aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Market Fish Sashimi, Yuzu, Chili, Red Onion

Pork Belly Onigiri, Tomato Chutney, Quail Egg

Field Greens Salad, Carrot-Ginger Dressing, Farm Veggies

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Plum Wine & Miso Market Fish, Braised Bok Choy

Yakitori Style Grilled Steak, Charred Green Onion Relish, Black Garlic Crema

Roasted Cauliflower, Furikake & Miso Butter

Shiitake, Greens, Japanese Rice, Dashi Broth, Bonito Flakes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha Creme Brulee, Cookie Crumble

Citrus-Almond Cake, Ginger Cream, Sugar Glass

Vegetarian Italian Family Style Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits

Risotto Cakes, Shallot Crema (can be gf)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Charred Kale Caesar, Lemon-Parm Aioli, Gf Croutons (can be dairy free)

Polenta Cakes, Mushroom Ragu, Microgreens (gf, can be df)

Fried "Calamari" Peppers, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Arugula (gf, df)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Broccolini, Smokey "Sausage", Chili Flakes, Whipped Ricotta (gf, can be dairy free)

Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli, Brown Butter Sauce, Pistachio Dust

Eggplant Parmesan Caprese, Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomatoes (can be gf)

Chicken Confit, Smashed Garlic & Herb Potatoes, Fired Roasted Cherry Tomato (vegetarian option w/out chicken)

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Deconstructed Tiramisu, Chopped Hazelnuts, Whipped Cacao & Espresso Cream (can be gf, dairy free)

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Espresso Chocolate Sauce (has gluten, can be dairy free)

Whole Orange-Almond Cake, White Chocolate Ganache (gf, can be dairy free)

Pavlova Meringue, Whipped Cream, Elderflower Soaked Berries

Mediterranean Inspired

STARTER

All inclusive

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits

Butternut Squash Arancini, Shallot Crema, Microgreen

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb Meatball, Herb Pistou, Pine Nuts

Citrus Salad, Fennel, Pistachios, Feta, Lemon Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Charred Broccolini, Whipped Tahini, Garlic Herb Chimichurri

Market Fish, Romesco Sauce, Olive and Herb Salad

Greek Style Chicken Soulvaki, Cucumber Yogurt

Smashed Peewee Potatoes, Lemon, Herbs, Chili Oil

DESSERT

All inclusive

Deconstructed Tiramisu, Chopped Hazelnuts, Whipped Cacao & Espresso Cream

Social Style Apps & Dinner

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Marketboard- Assorted Cheeses, Crudites, Pickled Veggies, Dips, Fruits (add meats, smoked fish for $10pp)

Fried Lasagna Bites, San Marzano Dipping Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Charred Kale Caesar, Lemon-Parm Aioli, Gf Croutons (can be dairy free)

Roasted Carrots, Whipped Ricotta, Sage Brown Butter, Hazelnuts

Lamb Meatball, Herb Pistou, Pine Nuts

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Red Pepper Romesco, Herb Gremolata

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Confit Tomato

Creamy Polenta, Mushroom Ragu, Microgreens

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Whole Orange-Almond Cake, White Chocolate Ganache

Grown Up Smores Flourless Cake, Dark Chocolate, Torched Meringue Graham Dust

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Espresso Chocolate Sauc

Deconstructed Tiramisu, Chopped Hazelnuts, Whipped Cacao & Espresso Cream (

Chef Lauren's reviews

4.72

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10 services

Lauren is an exceptional chef. Her menu was inspired, curated and delicious. Our guests were blown away and described our meal as the dinner of a lifetime. Highly recommend!

Our experience with Chef Lauren was outstanding!! All our guests couldn't stop raving about the five course meal she put together. Truly, every single dish seemed outshine the one before. She was very easy to work with, friendly and dependable. Can't recommend her enough!! We will be booking again with our new friend, Chef Lauren!

Lauren was incredibly punctual, flexible, communicative, and professional. During the entire process she was easy to get a hold of and was completely understanding when we shifted the time of dinner. She was thoughtful in her preparations and went out of her way to appropriately mingle with the party. The food was excellent. Would recommend.

Lauren is an exceptional chef. Her menu was inspired, curated and delicious. Our guests were blown away and described our meal as the dinner of a lifetime. Highly recommend!