Chef Adam Woods
Private Chef In CrawleyOne word - Passion. When it comes to food and hospitality I am very passionate about the complete customer experience. From planning the perfect event right through to clearing up . I take care of everything making it a seamless experience for you and your guests. With over 30 years experience working in various countries I can assure you a professional experience and culinary expertise
More about me
For me, cooking is...
A passion and art. I believe food is the best way to bring people together.
I learned to cook at...
Carlett Park catering collage and have gained experience in many different cultures and countries around the world.
A cooking secret...
I always source products from local farms. I am a strong believer in sustainability and supporting local businesses.
My menus
Patatas bravas meatballs -Pork meatballs and potatoes in a garlic tomato sauce
Stuffed cherry peppers - Sweet cherry peppers stuffed grilled artichokes, feta and rocket
Warm kale salad with almonds & Serrano ham
Seafood paella - An impressive combination of rice, seafood and chicken
Spanish Skewers - marinated skewers with potato, peppers and chorizo
Citrus & fennel marinated olives
Simmered Squid -calamari in red wine, fennel, rosemary and tomatoes
Spinach & sweet potato tortilla
Tarte de Santiago - Orange Almond cake served with ice cream
Buñuelos - Spain's answer to profiteroles but filled with custard
Spiced poached pears - Pears cooked in cassis, cinnamon and star anise. Served with a rich chocolate sauce
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Queso and Guacamole Dip And Tortilla Chips (V)
Stuffed Jalapeno peppers (v, hot)
Pulled pork burrito rolls
Loaded Nachos With chilli con carne, sour cream Guacamole And Spicy Salsa (V/Ve)
Mexican Sweetcorn Salad With Prawns And Avocado
Grilled Steak Tacos With Pico Verde
Mexican Corn Cobs With Chipotle Adobo Sauce (V)
Bean & Cheese Tostadas (V)
Fish Tacos With Pico Verde
Arroz Rojo Mexicano (Spiced Mexican Red Rice)
Mushroom Tacos (V)
Pineapple Empanadas With Vanilla Ice Cream
Dulce De Leche And Lime Cheesecake (V)
Chilli Chocolate Pots De Creme (V)
Tequila & Lime Tres Leches Milk Cake (V)
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Tomato Bredie - this classic cape town stew is perfect to get the taste buds flowing
Bobotie - minced beef steak cooked with spices and herbs set into an omelette and sliced
Bunny Chow - Chicken, spices and potatoes served in a hollowed out bread loaf
Fillet steak - served with Chakalaka (South African vegetable relish) and yellow rice
Sosaties - Chucks of lamb and apricot served on skewers with rice and chilli relish
Peppermint crisp tart - Layers of biscuit, caramel, peppermint chocolates and whipped cream
Milk Tart - Pastry milk tart dusted with cinnamon
Malva Pudding - Buttery sponge pudding with whipped cream
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Halloumi Bruschetta - Char grilled Halloumi cheese served over a mix of tomato, basil, shallots olive oil and garlic on toasted bloomer bread
Pan Fried Scallops and pancetta - King scallops seared in a hot pan with cubes of pancetta served with rocket and lemon butter
Lemon sorbet with a drizzle of limoncello
Spanish Hake/Cod - Pan fried Hake fillet cooked with mussels, chorizo and saffron served with baby new potatoes tossed in white truffle oil and green beans, topped with the reduced cooking liquor
Fillet steak, horseradish butter, hassle back potatoes, asparagus and a red wine reduction
Pork belly - Slow cooked pork belly, served on tradition British bubble and squeak and cider jus
Trio of mini desserts - Sticky toffee pudding, banoffee pie, Eaton Mess
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Prawn and avocado served with cucumber pearls and sour dough crisps
Pan Fried Scallops and pancetta - King scallops seared in a hot pan with cubes of pancetta served with rocket and lemon butter
Duck and orange pate. Served with orange and cranberry and sour dough crisps
Traditional roast Turkey with goose fat roasted potatoes, honey roasted parsnips, baby carrots, creamed leeks and a rich jus
Beef wellington, Served with goose fat roasted potatoes, honey roasted parsnips, baby carrots, creamed leeks and a red wine jus
Traditional Christmas pudding, served with brandy sauce served with flaming brandy
Lemon meringue pie, Simple and delicious
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Spring rolls with chilli and pineapple dipping sauce
Sweet potato cakes with coriander, chilli and spring onion
Marinated tofu on a bed of Crunchy mango and peanut salad
Tamarind & peanut arancini
Grilled Aubergine on a bed of Sweet potato and coconut mash, topped with a pepper and red onion, lime and coriander salsa
Oven roasted celeriac, cherry tomatoes, greens and tofu. Served with a tangy peanut sauce
An indulgent mango mousse served with tropical fruits
Coconut rice pudding lightly spiced with cardamon and topped with pistachio
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Halloumi Bruschetta - BBQ Halloumi cheese served over a mix of tomato, basil, shallots olive oil and garlic on BBQ toasted bloomer bread
Moroccan Lamb - Spiced marinated Lamb chops, marinated for 48 hours in cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli, paprika, char grilled on the BBQ
Chicken Piri Piri - Chiken drum sticks marinated in Portuguese style BBQ sauce
Traditional Burgers - A blend of pork and beef burger patties homemade with herbs light spices and seasoning
Sausages - award winning sausages from our local butcher
Accompanying salads - red slaw, potato and spring onion, pasta salad, green salad. Bread rolls and butter
Aubergine steak (vegetarian option)- A think cut of Aubergine soaked overnight in garlic, olive oil and smoked paprika, char-grilled served with white truffle oil Hassel back potatoes, and asparagus salad. topped with a creamy peppercorn sauce
Traditional Sussex Banoffee Pie - A beautiful creation of biscuit base topped with banana, toffee and whipped cream
Eaton Mess surprise- Classic British dessert of raspberries, meringue, and cream with our own twist of champagne sorbet
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Halloumi Bruschetta - BBQ Halloumi cheese served over a mix of tomato, basil, shallots olive oil and garlic on BBQ toasted bloomer bread
Whole Sardines - whole sardines marinated in olive oil garlic, rosemary and lemon. simply served with melted butter and crusty bread
BBQ octopus - marinated octopus blanched in seafood stock and finished on the BBQ
Red snapper - marinated with a Pomodoro and garlic herb sauce. BBQ'd and served with the sauce and chard lemon
King prawns - marinated in cider vinegar with lemon and limes for 48 hours finished on the BBQ and served with the marinade
John Dory - simply cooked on the BBQ and brushed with lemon and caper butter
Side dishes - Mustard potato salad, Balela salad (chick peas, olives, cucumber baby tomatoes and mint), Traditional feta Greek salad, Asparagus with Mediterranean salsa salad
Rhubarb and ginger crème brulee garnished with figs and strawberries
Chocolate Fondant - Baked chocolate fondant of crisp outer cake with thick chocolate lava on the inside. topped with Cornish ice cream
Chocolate, pear and milk chocolate chip brownies served with clotted cream
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