Chef Denis Mitrofan

Private Chef In Dublin

With a culinary journey starting at a young age, I'm a chef and confectioner course graduate from Lithuania, boasting 18 years of experience in 4-5 star hotels, Hilton, Shelbourne, Bistros, and gastro bars. Passionate about cooking, I specialize in Spanish, Italian, French, Mexican, Pan Asian, and health-conscious vegetarian cuisines, dedicated to crafting exceptional culinary experiences.

For me, cooking is...

As a private chef, my culinary approach centres on the art of crafting meals using fine-quality, locally sourced, and well-presented meals.

I learned to cook at...

Diferent kitchens with diferent chefs from restaurant to barbecue

A cooking secret...

Develop dishes to be cooked quickly, easily, and taste delicious at the same time with only top quality ingredients and fresh.

My menus

Local Feast

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Scallops with pea puree ,crispy panchetta lemon gel

Organic salmon Fish cakes Lemon aioli, lemon, dressed mixed leaves salad

Crispy pea and mint Fritter Picco de gallo,avocado butter,pea puree (vegetarean))

Line-caught mackerel, delicately marinated in a citrus-infused escabeche

Jerusalem Artichoke & Truffle Soup: Creamy and earthy soup with truffle essence

Chicken roulade with Clonakilty black pudding and roasted asparagus mushroom sauce

Beef crostini with caramelised onion and horseradish Aioli

Potted crab with sourdough toast

Fruits de mer chowder with homemade brown bread

Baked CAMEMBERT with summer fruit celery.candied nuts and garlic butter toast

Chicken and wild mushroom vol au vent in white wine sause

Clonakilty Black pudding crocket with smocked cheddar cheese, salad mustard dressing and quail egg

Cesar salad with creamy garlic cesar dressing and parmesan, bacon ,croutons

Cured and torched organic beetroot salmon with celeriac remoulade and beetroot gel, cucumber

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Baked salmon with fondant saffron braised potato And tomato fondue sauce

Roast breast of Irish corn-fed chicken, coq au vin sauce, butternut grattan

Thyme roasted rump of Wicklow lamb, ragout of white beans with garlic, celeriac dauphinoise and roasting juices

Baked cod with soft herb crust, pan fried potato, capers semi dried tomatos ,spinach, tarragon veloute

Rib eye stake burned shallot puree ,Fondant potato grilled tenderstim brocolie pink pepercorn and shiraz jus

Crispy pork Belly dauphinoise potato cauliflower puree black pudding crumble and rosemary jus

Braised feather blade beef with carrot puree tndersteam brocolie and red wine jus , celeriac mash

Monkfish wrapped in smocky bacon, accompanied by sweet braised fennel and topped with a light, smoky foam

Braised lamb shank with celeriac puree ,rosmary jus ,gratin potatoes

Chicken Gordon bleu with trufle flavored mash or and rosemary jus green vegetables

DESSERT

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Chocolate brownie with homemade ice cream strawberry and chocolate sauce

Bread and butter pudding with crème anglaise

Honey strawberry cheesecake with strawberry sorbet

Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce mascapone cream

Italian Delight

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Open Crab Ravioli Crispy Calamari Piquante Peper Cream and buttered samphire

Roasted portobelo mushroom with goats cheese on bed of bechamel sauce

Chicken roulade with basil ,parmaham and mushrooms wine sauce

Scallops with salsa verde ,crispy pancetta and ,red peper pesto

Caprese salad with mozarella and hairliom tomato basil oul balsamic reduction

Bruchetta homemade focaccia bread toasted with basil tomat olivr oil red onionchicken

Gamberi alla busara - prawns in tomato sause served with lemon sourdough and salad leaves

Arrannchini risotto balls with salad and roasted tomato sauce picorino

Parmaham Burrata, Roast Vegetables , Cherry Tomatoes And Pine Nuts trufle dresing

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Aubergine Parmigiana (V)

Chicken Cacciatore With Polenta and tomato sauce

Canelony vegetarean pasta with ricotta spinatch romesco sause [v]

Home made Linguiny with pancetta and carbonara sauce parmesan

Lamb Meatballs , In Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce and papardelle pasta

Chicken Milanese With Pasta Pomodoro vodka sause

Steak florentina with roast potatos and salsa verde

Spaghetti puttanesca with beef parmesan tuile

Black Truffle butter Tagliatelle with parmesan

Rack of Lamb with and Confit of Belly Served with Mediterranean Vegetables and a Rich Barolo Jus

Wild mushroom risotto with fresh herbs ,parmesan and parsnip crisps

Lamb chops Sun-dried Tomato roast potato pistachio mint pesto

Spagetti alla Frutti di Mare ,seafood

Cod LIvornese with roast potato

DESSERT

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Classic tiramisu with chocolate sauce

Peach tart with vanila bean ice cream edible leaf

Panna cotta ,caramel and fresh berries

Ricotta orange cheesecake with berry coulis

Crema Catalana custard infused with citrus and cinamon

Chocolate delice with honeycomb and white ginger stem chocolate mouse

Asian

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Crispy Duck Pancakes, Served With Hoisin Dip, Spring Onions, Cucumber And Carrots

Crispy Beef Salad s blend of tender, thinly sliced beef, crispy vegetables, and a zesty dressing

Salt & Pepper Crispy Calamari Served With Sweet Chilli And Soy Dip

Sweet Chilli Crispy Chicken Wings

Vegan Kimchi Ramen with fried rice(Ve)

Bao Bun Selection red bean paste, shreded cabage spring onion, spisy cauliflour (V)

Chicken Won Ton Soup

Steamed pulled Pork Buns with Asian slaw Served With A Soy Dipping Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Bang Bang chicken flavored with star anise , lime, peanuts asian slaw

Chicken chahan pickled ginger sesame seeds

Tamarind & star anise pork ribs with Asian slaw rice noodles and vegetables teriyaki sauce

Beef Lo Mein noodles , sesame seed ,cilantro

Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken green onion lime wedges jasmine rice

Sticky Asian Pork Belly, Served With Pak Choi fried rice

Thai Green Or Red Curry (Chicken/Seafood/Vegan, Please Specify)

Hoisin Salmon, Courgette And Carrot Noodles

Katsu Chicken Curry, Tenderstem Broccoli Basmatic rise

Stir-Fry Black Pepper Beef, Asian Stir Fried Veggies, Served With Noodles

Miso Glazed Black Cod With Pak Choi And Spinach. Served With White Or Brown Rice

Chicken Teriyaki Donburi - Asian Rice Bowl With Stir Fried Rice And Glazed Chicken

Salmon Teriyaki Donburi - Asian Rice Bowl With Stir Fried Rice And Glazed Salmon

Kung Pao Chicken, Served With Egg Noodles And Vegetables

Sweet And Sour Chicken, Served With Egg Fried Rice And Vegetables

Stir Fried Tofu And Vegetables With Black Bean Sauce (V)

DESSERT

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Matcha Fondant, Toasted Almonds, Chocolate Chilli Drizzle - Served With Vanilla Ice Cream

Coconut And Mango Rice Pudding, Ginger Crumble

Yuzu Cheesecake with ice cream

Mango & Dragon Fruit Tart, Mango Coulis - Served With Mango Ice Cream

Chocolate brownie with homemade ice cream strawberry and chocolate sauce

French Mediteranean Bistro

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Foie Gras with sourdough toast and babe leaf salad

Classic French onion soup, gruyere crouton and parsley

Chicken roulade with basil ,parmaham and dolphinose potato wine sauce

Pistachio stuffed fromage frais caramelised almond tuile with pickled strawbery

Open Crab Ravioli Crispy Calamari Piquante Peper Cream and buttered samphire

Caprese salad with mozarella and hairliom tomato basil caviar

Crispy pea and mint Fritter Picco de gallo,avocado butter,pea puree (vegetarean))

Line-caught mackerel, delicately marinated in a citrus-infused escabeche

Cured and torched beetroot salmon with celeriac remoulade and betroot gel

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Beef bourguignon with cauliflour mash and steam brocolie

Rack of Lamb with French Trimming and Confit of Belly Served with Mediterranean Vegetables and a Rich Barolo Jus

Roasted chicken breast and pancetta chipolata pulled thigh roulade, mustard lemon Gravy, roasted new potatoes ,carrot orange puree , sugar snaps

ChickenChicken supreme with Dauphinoise potatos and red wine jus sweet potato Puree puree green peashoots

Braised lamb shank with carrot ginger puree rosmary jus and creamy mash potato with truffle infusion

Baked salmon with fondant saffron braised potato citrus Beurre Blanc

Pan fried sea bream citrus tiger prawns macadamia Dukkah and petit pois tomato fondue sauce

Confit leg of duck with trufle infused mash , braised red cabage and plum sause

Baked cod with soft herb crust grapefruit Beureblank panfried potato semi-dried tomato spinach h

Baked cod with a soft herb crust, grapefruit beurre blanc, pan-fried potatoes, semi-dried tomatoes, spinach

DESSERT

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Vanilla Cream brulee with almond sable biscuit and bluebery compote

Chocolate delice with honey comb and white ginger stem chocolate mouse

Almond tart with anglaise sauce ad homemade icecream

Cheesecake lemon , rasbery or vanilla

Chocolate brownie with mascapone cream and fresh strawbery gel

Surprise

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Bruchetta toasted garlic bread topped with diced tomato, onion garlic, olive oil, frech basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction

Smoked mackerelll Fish cakes Lemon aioli, lemon, dressed mixed leaves

GAMBAS AL PILL PILL Tiger prawns in chilli and & garlic oil served with lemon, sour dough& mixed leaves

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Braised lamb shank with creamy mash

Chicken supreme with Dauphinoise potatos and red wine jus sweet potato puree green peashoots

ROAST SUPREME OF SALMON WITH POMMES FONDANT Served with homemade hollandaiseholandaise sauce

Confit leg of duck with trufle dust mash ,stirfried veg and plum sause

Pan friyed Cod with cauliflour puree and rosti potato served with sause verge

DESSERT

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Cheesecake lemon,cherry or vanilla

Chocolate brownie with cream and chocolate sauce

Mediteranean

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Greek salad with feta and olives

Arrannchini risotto balls with salad

Caprese salad

Scallops with salsa verde ,crispy pancetta and babe leave salad

Bruchetta toasted garlic bread topped with diced tomato, onion garlic, olive oil, frech basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Andalusia chicken with slow pan fried babe potatoes and tomato choriso sauce

Chicken roulade Stuffed with basil , pancheta and parmasan in wine sauce garnish with , ratatouille vegetables or grattan potato

Chicken supreme wrapped in parmaham with grattan potato and carrot puree with rosmary jus

Mediteranean vegetable filo parcel with a hazelnut and mushroom cream sauce

Pan fried seabass served with red pepper escabeche ,babe potatos and basil pesto

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Crème brûlée. Bugne

Tiramisu

Chocolate brownie with strawberry and chocolate sauce

Lemon cheesecake

Chef Denis's reviews

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144 services

Denis was fantastic, he was incredibly professional and produced a really memorable meal for our family!

Denis did a great job for my wife's birthday and I would highly recommend him for any event. He arrived bang on time, cooked an outstanding meal and was extremely professional throughout. He even left the kitchen spotless in the end! All in all, a great job from a great chef. Michael

Denis & Tanya were very professional, and very nice people, the Scallops & Crème Brûlée standouts

Chef Denis and his assistant prepared a lovely meal for us that was considerate of the group’s preferences and sensitivities. Portions were generous and they left the kitchen spotless.

Excellent chef would highly recommend. He was very professional and engaging describing each dish. The food was amazing, everything was cooked to perfection.

Our chef was incredible and very engaging. His dishes were delicious and presented very well. We were in a tight space so shared the kitchen with him and answered all of our questions and we had a very enjoyable evening and the dishes were delicious, highly recommended

Denis provided a wonderful meal and service to our family birthday celebration. He was a pleasure to work with both in the lead up and actual day. The whole party loved the food. Thank you Denis, and your partner, for contributing to this a very special time for our family.

We had such a wonderful evening thanks to Denis. He was very professional, friendly and the food was so delicious. He listened to all our dietary needs and made dishes that were in season, presented beautifully and the meal flowed beautifully. We will definitely use Him again- thank you Denis

Denis was very pleasant to deal with, very professional on the day, he and his team worked in a small kitchen close to the dining area and were very discreet. The food was well presented and tasted great. He did a great job of preparing a meal which catered for our guests' needs. Communication prior to the event was very relaxed. Many thanks!

We hired Denis to cook a French meal for my Dad's 70th birthday. Our whole experience was absolutely amazing and we'd highly recommend him! From the menu planning to execution, setting up and cleaning up, it all went so smoothly and we knew early on we were in good hands. Each course was presented beautifully and was delicious – special shout-out to the crème brûlée, a special request done with aplomb. Denis is polite and courteous, worked diligently at all times, and was cool under pressure any time a curve ball came his way. Ačiū!

Denis was just brilliant. So polite, professional, friendly, soaked up the atmosphere of the stag, knew how to handle the cliental, and delivered an unbelievable spread. All the courses were delicious ???? can't recommend highly enough. Will be using Denis for all our family events from now on!

Chef Denis was amazing. His communication beforehand was wonderful. He arrived on time and prepared the most amazing meal. The whole experience was great. It was a large family celebration and Denis really made it a truly memorable experience. I would highly recommend Denis to anyone looking for a special meal in the comfort of home. At the end of the evening, you would never know that a fine dining 3 course meal had been prepared. The kitchen was left spotless. Thank you Denis

"We had the pleasure of hiring Chef Denis through the Take a Chef website, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. His menu offerings were amazing, providing a great array of options to choose from. What truly stood out was his exceptional responsiveness to all our messages and his unwavering accommodation of our requests. Even when I misunderstood certain details, Chef Denis remained patient and understanding throughout. On the night of the event, Chef Denis and his team were an absolute delight. Their warmth and professionalism added to the overall experience, making us feel truly pampered. And the food...was simply divine! Each dish was crafted with precision and passion that left us utterly satisfied. All courses were fantastic but the cheese cake was outstanding! We cannot recommend Chef Denis highly enough. If you're looking for a talented chef who goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience, look no further. Thank you, Chef Denis, for making our evening truly unforgettable."

Full marks. Worked well under pressure.

Denis was great, had to cook in a small kitchen and made no fuss, would recommend

Very enjoyable evening

Denis was amazing! He did the best christmas dinner.

The service from Denis from start to finish was just brilliant. I would not hesitate in engaging him again or recommending him to others.

Denis was very professional from start to finish. He arrived on time and worked away quietly and efficiently in the kitchen. He gave us a few mins notice before our starters were ready to be served and we gathered in the dining room. He served all six of us and introduced each course to us. When serving the starters he ask us how we would like our steaks cooked and then proceeded with the requests. While we were eating our dinner he was clearing up the kitchen, while also getting the desserts ready to be served. By the time we had finished our desserts he had the kitchen sorted and offered to help me serve the teas/coffees and help prepare the cheese board that I had for after the meal. Overall I would give Dennis 5*, he was polite and courteous and engaged in some conversation with us. It was a lovely experience to have a private chef cook for you in your own home and something I would recommend to anyone who wants to try something different for a special occasion. Our other guests also really enjoyed their night and the 'Take a Chef' experience.

We had a super nice team dinner and evening with Chef Denis !