Chef Justin Van Straaten
Private Chef In Creve Coeur
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I love to put my heart into every meal, as I know it makes the experience better for my guests
I am a classically trained chef with 25 years’ experience delivering Seasonal Menus whether it be a Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Canapés or a dinner followed by a delicious dessert. I pride himself on quality, taste and well presented meals . All meals are freshly cooked and tailored to your individual requirements.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
not just about ingredients, good food should have a soul
I learned to cook at...
I perfected my culinary expertise at The Boat Room in Henley upon Thames
A cooking secret...
I start with using only the freshest ingredients and treat them with care and respect.
My menus
Sicilian arancini with arrabiata sauce
Pumpkin tortellini with chestnuts and a sage beurre noisette
Butternut squash velouté with toasted pumpkin seeds
Buckwheat rounds, fried leek rings, parmesan fondue and milk foam
Filet of "yellowtail fish" Dijon style - Filet of yellowtail with baby vegetables and creamy country mustard sauce
Homemade gnocchi with mushroom broth, arugula and parmigiano
Coffee panna cotta with coffee granita and ice cream
Latte brulé with orange caramel sauce, sea salt and mint foam
Chocolate fudge brownie with peanut butter mousse, roasted pecan nuts and chantilly cream
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Sicilian arancini with arrabiata sauce
Vinschger cheese tortellini, pine oil, truffle and barley
Tortelli with Parmesan, lavender, nutmeg and almond
Beef fillet with marrow bone sabayon and girolle mushrooms
Pan roasted kingklip, watercress, braised baby vegetables, saffron and citrus condiments
Pan seared ribeye steak, parmesan risotto, truffle oil, braised shallots, black olive jus
Lemon panna cotta with raspberry jelly
Chocolate puffs with orange sauce
White chocolate mousse, Lemon curd, raspberry gelato, lemon fizzy, raspberry
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The mezze platter, with Grilled Artichokes Hearts, Greek Feta, Sun Dried Tomato, Pesto, Olives, Tabouli, Hummus, Tzatziki, Dolmades, Pita chips, assorted Crackers, Homemade Bread, Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Chorizo, Salami
Lamb with a pine nut and wild garlic crust and tarragon gnocchi
Crunchy quinoa bowl, refreshing cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, and savory/spicy meatballs to top it all off
Lebanese Chicken Fatteh Bowl, a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese-spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad
Greek Grain bowl with fried zucchini, toasted seeds, fried halloumi, spicy basil tahini drizzle and pita chips
Harvest bowl with Lentils, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Apples, Pomegranate Arils and Tahini Dressing
Line fish and Vegetable bowl with carrot ribbons, mixed ancient grains and saffron vinaigrette
Garlic - tomato shrimp bowl with orzo, baby spinach, and fresh coriander and arugula
Italian spaghetti bowl with homemade spaghetti, fresh summer veggies, salami and tossed in a homemade zesty Italian sauce
Tiramisu
Peanut Butter-Banana Sandwich Bread Puddings With Dark Caramel Sauce
Apple and Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Parfait
Summer Fruit Salad with Chantilly Cream
White Chocolate Blueberry Lasagna
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Smoked salmon, homemade quesadillas with creamy chipotle sauce
Deviled eggs, guacamole mousse dressed arugela
Mini chicken chimichangas with chipotle sauce
PORK RIBS IN SALSA VERDE (PORK RIBS IN TOMATILLO SAUCE)
Line fish stuffed with pico de gallo
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Sicilian arancini with arrabiata sauce
Pumpkin tortellini with chestnuts and a sage beurre noisette
Butternut squash velouté with toasted pumpkin seeds
Buckwheat rounds, fried leek rings, parmesan fondue and milk foam
Filet of "yellowtail fish" Dijon style - Filet of yellowtail with baby vegetables and creamy country mustard sauce
Homemade gnocchi with mushroom broth, arugula and parmigiano
Coffee panna cotta with coffee granita and ice cream
Latte brulé with orange caramel sauce, sea salt and mint foam
Chocolate fudge brownie with peanut butter mousse, roasted pecan nuts and chantilly cream
View full menu
Sicilian arancini with arrabiata sauce
Vinschger cheese tortellini, pine oil, truffle and barley
Tortelli with Parmesan, lavender, nutmeg and almond
Beef fillet with marrow bone sabayon and girolle mushrooms
Pan roasted kingklip, watercress, braised baby vegetables, saffron and citrus condiments
Pan seared ribeye steak, parmesan risotto, truffle oil, braised shallots, black olive jus
Lemon panna cotta with raspberry jelly
Chocolate puffs with orange sauce
White chocolate mousse, Lemon curd, raspberry gelato, lemon fizzy, raspberry
View full menu
The mezze platter, with Grilled Artichokes Hearts, Greek Feta, Sun Dried Tomato, Pesto, Olives, Tabouli, Hummus, Tzatziki, Dolmades, Pita chips, assorted Crackers, Homemade Bread, Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Chorizo, Salami
Lamb with a pine nut and wild garlic crust and tarragon gnocchi
Crunchy quinoa bowl, refreshing cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, and savory/spicy meatballs to top it all off
Lebanese Chicken Fatteh Bowl, a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese-spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad
Greek Grain bowl with fried zucchini, toasted seeds, fried halloumi, spicy basil tahini drizzle and pita chips
Harvest bowl with Lentils, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Apples, Pomegranate Arils and Tahini Dressing
Line fish and Vegetable bowl with carrot ribbons, mixed ancient grains and saffron vinaigrette
Garlic - tomato shrimp bowl with orzo, baby spinach, and fresh coriander and arugula
Italian spaghetti bowl with homemade spaghetti, fresh summer veggies, salami and tossed in a homemade zesty Italian sauce
Tiramisu
Peanut Butter-Banana Sandwich Bread Puddings With Dark Caramel Sauce
Apple and Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Parfait
Summer Fruit Salad with Chantilly Cream
White Chocolate Blueberry Lasagna
View full menu
Smoked salmon, homemade quesadillas with creamy chipotle sauce
Deviled eggs, guacamole mousse dressed arugela
Mini chicken chimichangas with chipotle sauce
PORK RIBS IN SALSA VERDE (PORK RIBS IN TOMATILLO SAUCE)
Line fish stuffed with pico de gallo
View full menu
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