Chef Brad Bannan
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Outgoing down to earth Chef with years of experience and a good background in many cuisines.
I am 36, originally from Los Angeles, CA. I have trained under some of LAs best chefs and have learned many types of cuisines over the years. I have ran restaurants, catering companies and I do private events such as pop up dinners, large events and intimate dinners among other culinary related experiences. I started cooking privately after 17 years of cooking in the restaurant and hotel scene. I have done hundreds of private dinners and have cooked for many celebrities including full time for Jimmy Buffett. I am outgoing, friendly and can cook well! I love interacting with people and have a great personality. I can do many different things, whether it’s in your home or at an off site location. I enjoy teaching as well, whether it be cooking skills, baking or advanced techniques.
I look forward to working with you!
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Life. I enjoy cooking as well as sharing food with others!
I learned to cook at...
In high school then I attended Le Cordon Bleu.
A cooking secret...
Patience, timing and focus.
My menus
Fresh Fruit Platter - Local seasonal fruits at the peak of their ripeness
Avocado Hummus - Lavash crackers, Zaatar, fried chickpeas, baby vegetables
Pastry Basket - Amazing Local assortment of classic pastries
Seasonal Homemade Donuts
Beef Tartare - shallots, lemon, chives, capers and toast
Ceviche
Avocado Toast - Soft Boiled egg, red onion, smoked salmon, scallion and pepitas
Arugula Salad, fresh strawberries, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan crisps and a balsamic reduction
Burrata with shaved radish, crispy artichoke hearts and drizzled with balsamic and honey
Breakfast Crepe with fresh fruit and berry cream sauce
Maple Cream Belgian Waffle with fresh strawberries and maple syrup
Farmers Breakfast (Zoe’s Bacon, soft scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes with onion jam)
“Steak Frites” with pink peppercorn steak sauce
Banana Bread French Toast with sliced Banana, walnuts and Grade A maple syrup
Breakfast Quiche with wild arugula and breakfast potatoes
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Egg White Omelette with shredded cheese, cucumber, cherry tomato and arugula
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Charred Lemon Creme Brûlée with whipped cream and berries
Basque Cheesecake with strawberry coulis and fresh berries
"Smores" - Chocolate Mousse, bruleed marshmallow, caramelized banana, Bordeaux cookie and a honey drizzle
Customers Choice Dessert
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Herbed Guacamole with corn tostadas
Oaxacan tetelas
Classic Street Elote
Tri-tip, Chile morita salsa, avocado
Duck Carnitas, onion, radish and cilantro
Street tacos (carne asada, carnitas or pollo asado)
Gambas al Ajillo
Mesquite Flour enchiladas with mole negro and sesame (sides of rice and beans)
Carne Asada a la Tampequenia
Classic Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)
Classic Fried Ice Cream with caramel and chocolate
Cinnamon Churros with chocolate drizzle
Sopapillas
Tres Leches Cake
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Prosciutto wrapped seasonal melon with balsamic reduction, Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts
Caprese Salad with fresh heirloom tomatoes, local mozzarella, compressed watermelon, basil and a balsamic reduction
Cheese Arancini with fresh marinara
Burrata with crispy artichoke hearts, balsamic pickled strawberries, arugula, toasted baguette and a honey vinaigrette
Panzanella Salad
Grilled Calamari with homemade marinara and lemon aioli
Flatbread Pizza (choice of different pizza toppings)
Goat cheese focaccia crostini
Beef Short Rib Ragout - roasted carrots and sliced radish on a bed of cheesy polenta
Homemade Gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce
Chicken Involtini with mozzarella and mostaccioli
Pasta Bolognese (choice of pasta; penne, papparadelle)
Bucatini Carbonara
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Lemon Piccata (Choice of Veal or Chicken)
Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Branzino with wild rice risotto and heirloom tomato
Lime Curd, Maple glazed Blueberries and Hibiscus
Poached Pear - Honey whipped Mascarpone, cookie crumble, lemon curd and a Red wine reduction
Classic Tiramisu
Berry Panna Cotta with fresh berries, strawberry gele and a cookie crumble
Pistachio Panna Cotta with candied pistachio and butter tuile
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Burrata with shaved watermelon radish, crispy artichoke hearts and drizzled with miso honey
Tuna Crudo - sliced raw tuna with tobiko, ponzu and microgreens
Tuna Tartare - cucumber, avocado, micro greens and spicy aioli with wonton chips
Tuna Futomaki - tempura shrimp, ahi tuna, asparagus and cream cheese
Hamachi Crudo - sliced raw hamachi with tobiko, ponzu and microgreens
Charred Avocado - Avocado, sunflower seed, arugula and ponzu
Roasted Brussels Salad - pomegranate, goat cheese, charred lemon and crispy pork jowl
“KFQ” - Korean Fried Quail with sesame glaze on a bed of Asian Slaw
Seared Scallops - apple, caviar, micro greens and lemon cream
Chicken Katsu bao buns with homemade hoisin bbq sauce
Seared Salmon - sesame glazed veggies (edamame, broccolini) with quinoa wild rice
Seared Octopus with edamame purée, cucumber and scallion
Braised Pork Belly - Habanero crema, char sui, pickled red onion, berry compote and sliced radish
Yakitori - choice of pork, chicken or beef. Comes with rice and seasonal vegetables
Pan Fried Branzino with a Wild rice risotto, cherry tomatoes and wild arugula
Lime Curd, Maple glazed Blueberries and Hibiscus
"Smores" - Chocolate Mousse, bruleed marshmallow, graham cracker and a honey drizzle
Green tea fried ice cream
Crepe cake
Poached Pear - Honey whipped cream cheese, cookie crumble and a Red wine reduction sauce
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Pork Crostini - braised pork, pickled red onion, cilantro and garlic aioli
Cheese and Charcuterie Board (Displayed)
Burrata with crispy artichoke hearts, balsamic pickled strawberries, arugula, toasted baguette and a honey vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare - avocado, crispy wonton, sliced cucumber, sesame dressing topped with a chili aioli
Little Gem Salad with Pt. Reyes Blue cheese cream, Pink Lady apples, Applewood smoked bacon lardons, toasted walnuts and a cider vinaigrette
Hamachi Crudo - brûléed citrus, yellow chive, sesame and soy
Dungeness crab en glacage - scallion sabayon, caviar and brioche toast
Charred Avocado - Avocado, sunflower seed, bell pepper, arugula and a ponzu glaze
Roasted Brussels Salad - pomegranate, goat cheese, chili-maple vinaigrette, charred lemon and crispy pork belly
Vichyssoise - Potato Leak Soup
Artichoke Bisque
Arugula Salad with mixed greens, fresh strawberries, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan crisps and a balsamic reduction
Braised Beef Short Rib - roasted carrots and sliced radish on a bed of cheesy polenta
Seared Scallops - celery root puree, fresh apple, micro greens and lemon cream
Pan Roasted Pasture Raised Organic Bluefoot Chicken, wild rice with roasted cipollini onions and a pan gravy
Pan Roasted Wild Caught Salmon - roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed garlic haricot vert and a lemon cream sauce
Filet Mignon with sauce bordelaise, roasted asparagus and potatoes au gratin
Pan Fried Branzino with wild rice risotto, charred cherry tomatoes and fresh arugula
Duck 2 Ways - Seared breast on a bed of confit thigh with a succotash of sweet corn, leeks, smoked pork belly and butternut squash with a Port-Thyme demi glace
Hanger Steak with fresh chimichurri, smashed fingerling potatoes and roasted broccolini
Lime Curd, Maple glazed Blueberries and Hibiscus
Basque Cheesecake with strawberry coulis and fresh berries
Poached Pear - Honey whipped Mascarpone, Madeline cookie crumble and a Red wine reduction sauce
"Smores" - Chocolate Mousse, bruleed marshmallow, caramelized banana, Bordeaux cookie and a honey drizzle
Limoncello Creme Brûlée with fresh fruit and chantilly cream
Sea Salt Chocolate Tart with glazed strawberries
***Dessert Table - Interactive dessert experience (added charge)
Going Bananas (fresh banana bread topped with Bannas Foster a La mode
Pistachio Panna Cotta with candied pistachios and butter tuile
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