Chef Caitlin Suarez
Private Chef In SeattleI started cooking in restaurants in Seattle, WA in 2007. I take pride in making my customers feel special and fulfilled. My strength in hospitality comes from three things, passion, team and the ability to adapt in a fast paced environment. Personal preferences and the needs of my customers are where I thrive. I believe- if you want it, we can make it happen.
I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Since completing my degree, I have lived in the Napa Valley. I have worked for BottleRock, Pestoni Family winery, Treasury Wine Estates and more. I started my own small catering company, Coga Enterprises which handles both catering, event operation and consulting.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Therapeutic, extension of myself and a way to show great care to the people around you.
I learned to cook at...
I am a Culinary Institute of America alumni. But I learned from my family the true cooking.
A cooking secret...
Attention to details and treat cooking like a ballet. One motion after the other.
My menus
AMUSE BOUCHE- (Chef’s choice)a little bite to stimulate your palate and help with digestion
OYSTER- On the half shell, wasabi tobiko, lime cucumber mignonette and micro herb
BIBB LETTUCE SALAD- Fine herb vinaigrette, avocado and cara cara orange
CHICORY BELGIUM ENDIVE SALAD- Blue cheese, caramelized walnut crisp with lite mustard vinaigrette
INSALATA DE VENDURE CRUDE- Paper thin shaved farmer vegetables, Meyer lemon champagne vinaigrette
LOTUS SOUP- Kurabota pork spare ribs and winter melon
SALT BAKED CELERIAC SOUP- Truffle and hazelnut [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
CLAMS- White dashi, ginger and lemongrass [VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE]
PASTA ALLA NERANO- Foglie di carciofo (artichoke pasta) fried zucchini, buffalo butter and toasted pepper
GNOCCHI PAPAKASH- Handmade Gnocchi, blistered seasonal peppers, lite creme sauce
UDON CACIO DE PEPE- Handmade sichuan pepper noodles, buffalo butter and Parmesan
KURABOTA PORK BOURGUIGNON- petite carrot, caramelized pearl onions
CHICKEN ROULADE- Heirloom pasture raised, chemoula, preserved lemon, olives and saffron cauliflower rice pilaf
MOLE BRAISED BEEF CHUCK- verde polenta, blistered greens
LOBSTER THERMIDOR -frisée salad
SHORT RIB- Braised with wild blueberry and port reduction, served over mashed potato parsnip purée
BOUILLABAISSE- Seasonal seafood, saffron fennel laced broth [AVAILABLE AS A PASTA]
TIMPANO : “Family style” Royal pasta encased dome filled with ragu, garganelli pasta, cheeses, meatballs, sausage and more. Sliced and served on top a gentle tomato sauce [AVAILABLE VEGETARIAN]
SCALLOP AND PORK BELLY- Wasabi pea puree, blistered snow peas, watercress
CURRIED RACK OF LAMB- spice roasted, marigold and fried onions served over risotto milanese (CONTAINS NUTS!)
FILET MIGNON- Wild mushrooms and black garlic glacé
BANANA CLAFOUTIS- Chantilly creme [AVAILABLE GF]
BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE- Seasonal fruit garnish
BISCOFF TIRAMISU- Vanilla, coffee and amaretto liquor [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO- Smokey grey salt and rum caramel [AVAILABLE GF]
CHEESE AND CHOCOLATES BOARD- Accompaniments change
CHEFS CHOICE: custom dessert made with your favorite flavors
FRUIT PAVLOVA- Vanilla Diplomat creme, fruit and crunch [SEASONAL]
GRASS FED PANNA COTTA- Dragonfruit and sesame lace cookie
LEMON PISTACHIO OLIVE OIL CAKE- Lite glaze [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
SORBETTO
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SWEET POTATO MEDALLIONS- Smashed avocado, oven roasted tomatoes and micro
CROSTINI- Lemon whipped white beans, grilled stone fruits and basil
WILD MUSHROOM PATE- Reduction and rose cracker
AUBERGINE SKEWER- Tahini, pomegranate and mint
GARDEN SPRING ROLL- Local seasonal vegetables, vermicelli noodles and Soy lime dressing
AMUSE BOUCHE- (Chef’s choice)a little bite to stimulate your palate and help with digestion
MUSHROOM BOA- Pickled vegetables, homemade hoisin, grilled soy marinated wild local mushrooms and on a pillow bun
MISO ROASTED KOMBUCHA- edible flowers and local greens
TOMATO TARTARE- Hericot verts, greens and chive oil
POTATO ROSES- Brussel sprouts, and black garlic tahini sauce
SALT BAKED CELERIAC SOUP- Truffle and hazelnut [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
SAMOSA PATTIES- Marinated with toasted spices, White Korma sauce and chayote cucumber slaw
CORN RIBS- Aleppo chili “butter”, pepita pistou and lime zest “creme” and coriander
RISOTTO- [Seasonal] Available vegan
ENCHILADAS- Pulled chicken and farmer vegetables, ensalada and queso fresco [Sauces TBD, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE]
CABBAGE ROLLS- Rice, aromatics and cinnamon all braised in a rich tomato sauce
KOMBUCHA SQUASH- Coconut lemongrass broth, rice noodles, vegetables, cilantro and lime
GOULASH- Dumplings and red cabbage [AVAILABLE VEGAN, VEGETARIAN]
BISCOFF TIRAMISU- Vanilla, coffee and amaretto liquor [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
ORANGE TART- Corn, Coconut and vanilla bean [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
ALMOND CUSTARD PIE- Fresh raspberries [AVAILABLE VEGAN]
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FRESH BREWED SINGLE ORIGIN COFFEE, ARTISANAL TEAS- Assorted milk selections, sugar and local honey
CHAMPAGNE TOAST- Possible mimosa bar, seasonal juices and garnishes
ASSORTED PASTRIES- Whipped Butter and handmade seasonal jam (Selection varies)
FRUIT CUPS- Fun unique fruits and your standard kid favorite’s strawberries etc
CHEESE BOARD with local seasonal accompaniments
CHARCUTERIE BOARD with local seasonal accompaniments
OYSTER- On the half shell, wasabi tobiko, lime cucumber mignonette and micro herb
SHRIMP COCKTAIL- Large roasted prawns served with burnt lemon and fresh green goddess to dip [original cocktail sauce available]
“IN AND OUT” STYLE SLIDER-Lettuce wrapped, animal style sauce and all the fixings
HAMBURGER SLIDER- Wagyu beef, dry jack cheese, wild mushrooms, and black garlic aioli
IMPOSSIBLE HAMBURGER SLIDER- 24hr onions, house-made ketchup and pickle
TUNA SLIDER- Grilled fresh tuna patty, kohlrabi slaw and black garlic aioli
SHRIMP ROLL- “ mini lobster rolls” celery, lemon aioli in a butter toasted bun
SUSHI ROLL- Catch of the day meets our farmers best vegetables [SEASONAL]
CAVIAR- waffle, golden fish caviar, chive creme
BISCUITS IN GRAVY- Chicken apple sausage gravy, tellicherry peppercorns and thyme [VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE]
BLUE CORN MIGAS- Pasture raised eggs, salsa verde, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, and avocado pico de gallo on the side
AVOCADO PASTA- Handmade pasta tossed with creamy avocado, confit garlic, slivered jalapeño and herb
CONDIGLIONE-Ligurian tuna salad, potatoes, fresh white anchovies, capers, peppers, green beans and olive oil based dressing
CRAB MELON SALAD- Seasonal crab, mache tossed in a citrus vinaigrette
AUBERGINE PARMESAN- Breaded eggplant, basil béchamel, fresh tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella
PORK RAGU- Carrots cooked with aromatics and tomatoes, tossed with homemade strozzapreti pasta
LAYERED LOBSTER SALAD- Marinated avocado, “Bacon” crisps and micro
PUREST OMELETTE- Pasture raised eggs, grass fed butter and sea salt
GIOUVARLAKIA SOUP- Chicken broth consommé, preserved lemons, mini pasture raised chicken meatballs and parsley oil
OLIVE OIL CAKE- Candied Fruit [AVAILABLE IN CHOCOLATE TOO]
WHITE PEACH MOCHI WAFFLES- “ Truly magical” and vanilla chantilly creme
CINNAMON PANNA COTTA PARFAIT- Grass fed milk, banana chip almond granola
HOT BEIGNETS- Powdered Sugar and blackberry blossom honey
TEA ROOM PASTRIES- Petite
CHEFS CHOICE
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AMUSE BOUCHE- (Chef’s choice)a little bite to stimulate your palate and help with digestion
GREEN TOMATOES- Cornmeal breaded and fried served with farmer salsa
WHITE ASPARAGUS [when in season]- Quail egg salad, radicchio, and Parmigiana reggiano
BIBB LETTUCE SALAD- Fine herb vinaigrette
CHICORY BELGIUM ENDIVE SALAD- Blue cheese, caramelized walnut crisp with lite mustard vinaigrette
BISQUE- Shellfish Stock with calvados, creme, and “catch of the day” garnish [Vegetarian available]
SMOKED BLUE CRABS- Stuffed heads packed with meat, lightly breaded and served with salad
PARSNIP SOUP- Blackened warm spiced cauliflower and pomegranate
HUNTERS CASSOULET- Bacon, duck, pork and more baked together with herbs, beans and brioche breadcrumbs
GIOUVARLAKIA SOUP- Chicken broth consommé, preserved lemons, mini pasture raised chicken meatballs and parsley oil
STUFFED QUAIL ESTOUFFEE- Stuffed with homemade sausage and okra rice
KURABOTA PORK MILANESE- Fried and served with tomato herb salad [AVAILABLE GLUTEN FREE]
BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA- Rosemary and black garlic, grilled with sea salt and olive oil. Served with roasted vegetables and potatoes
SCAMPI CHAMPAGNE RISOTTO- Langoustine, seafood fumet, parmesan frico crisp and essence of “sea”
SAUSAGES AND LENTILS- Bacon beluga lentils and fried kale
CAJUN KING CRAB PASTA- Basil creme sauce
RABBIT- Black pepper dumpling, mirepoix and thyme
BANANA CLAFOUTIS- Chantilly creme
SAFFRON BEIGNETS- English
TRIO OF FRUIT: Mini desserts inspired by seasonal fruit
HOMEMADE GELATO- Baked garnish
CHEESE AND CHOCOLATES BOARD- Accompaniments change
LEMON AND POACHED PEAR TIRAMISU- Limoncello, mascarpone
BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE- Seasonal fruit garnish
CHEFS CHOICE
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CHEESE BOARD with local seasonal accompaniments
CHARCUTERIE BOARD with local seasonal accompaniments
SHRIMP COCKTAIL- Large roasted prawns served with burnt lemon and fresh green goddess to dip [original cocktail sauce available]
POTATO WEDGES-roasted, lemon oregano and nigella seeds
CRUDITES - Dips [SEASONAL]
PROSCIUTTO AND MILK CHEESE- Olives and flatbread
FRUIT CUPS- Fun unique fruits and your standard kid favorite’s strawberries etc
FRITO MISTO- Fried squid , fried smelts with lemon and Calabrian chili
BUTTERNUT SQUASH HAND PIES- Oaxaca cheese, cassia bark, caramelized onions and adobe
CHICKEN PICCATA- Flattened chicken thighs cooked in a lemon oregano sauce served over parsnip mashed potato’s
TRUE BOLOGNA STYLE RAGU- Kurobata pork, pancetta and 100% grass-fed beef, handmade pasta, parmesan reggiano [Fancy way available: rosemary and blueberry compote]
ENCHILADAS- Pulled chicken and farmer vegetables, ensalada and queso fresco [Sauces TBD, VEGETARIAN AVAILABLE]
SALMON TERIYAKI- House-made orange sauce, pickled baby cucumbers, and rice
TORTILLA SOUP- Hominy, chicken, garnishes on the side and tons of cheese
OODLE OF NOODLES- True and classic style… salt, noodle, cheese
“IN AND OUT” STYLE SLIDER-Lettuce wrapped, animal style sauce and all the fixings
HAMBURGER SLIDER- Wagyu beef, dry jack cheese, wild mushrooms, and black garlic aioli
IMPOSSIBLE HAMBURGER SLIDER- 24hr onions, house-made ketchup and pickle
OLIVE OIL CAKE- Candied Fruit [AVAILABLE IN CHOCOLATE TOO]
HOT BEIGNETS- Powdered Sugar and blackberry blossom honey
POT DE CREME- Tahitian vanilla, lemon curd, fresh fruit and tuile
HOMEMADE GELATO- Baked garnish (SUNDAE AVAILABLE)
MOCHI WAFFLES- “ Truly magical,” vanilla chantilly creme and additional toppings available
CHEFS CHOICE
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AMUSE BOUCHE- (Chef’s choice)a little bite to stimulate your palate and help with digestion
WHITE ASPARAGUS [when in season]- Quail egg salad, radicchio, and Parmigiana reggiano
CRAB MELON SALAD- Seasonal crab, mache tossed in a citrus vinaigrette
BIBB LETTUCE SALAD- Fine herb vinaigrette
CREME OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP- “Vichyssoise”
BISQUE- Shellfish Stock with calvados, creme, and “catch of the day” garnish [Vegetarian available]
OYSTER- On the half shell, wasabi tobiko, lime cucumber mignonette and micro herb
SHRIMP COCKTAIL- Large roasted prawns served with burnt lemon and fresh green goddess to dip [original cocktail sauce available]
FOIE GRAS PARFAIT- Seasonal homemade compote and brioche sage croutons
GARLIC OIL- Spaghetti, sliced garlic, fresh chili, parsley and extra virgin olive oil [Anchovy optional]
HUNTERS CASSOULET- Bacon, duck, pork and more baked together with herbs, beans and brioche breadcrumbs
POULET FORET AUX TRUFFE- Heirloom chicken braised with vegetables and truffle all in incased in puff pastry and baked till golden and bubbly
KING CRAB ESTOUFEE - Okra rice (spicy or not spicy)TBD
RABBIT- Black pepper dumpling, mirepoix and thyme
VEGETABLE PAVE- Layered shaved vegetables cooked till tender served with saffron sauce
PUREST OMELETTE- Pasture raised eggs, grass fed butter and sea salt
SHORT RIB- Braised with wild blueberry and port reduction, served over mashed potato parsnip purée
SUNCHOKE AND SCALLOP- Celeriac root puree and fried lotus root
KURABOTA PORK BOURGUIGNON- petite carrot, caramelized pearl onions
CHEESE AND CHOCOLATES BOARD- Accompaniments change
HOT BEIGNETS- Honey, orange, and cinnamon sugar
POT DE CREME- Tahitian vanilla, matcha green tea lemon curd, fresh fruit and tuile
HAZELNUT BREAD PUDDING- Candied Hazelnuts, fresh pomegranate and anglaise
PROFITEROLES- Flavors TBD
ROASTED STONE FRUITS- Vanilla bean creme anglaise and toasted sponge cake [AVAILABLE GLUTEN FREE]
CHEFS CHOICE
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AMUSE BOUCHE- (Chef’s choice)a little bite to stimulate your palate and help with digestion
INSALATA DE VENDURE CRUDE- Paper thin shaved farmer vegetables, Meyer lemon champagne vinaigrette
GREEK SALAD- Petite diced seasonal vegetable marinated in vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
CHICKEN KOFTA- Dill, oregano, yogurt and garlic marinated. Grilled and served in lettuce cup with pickled onions, mint
PROSCIUTTO AND MILK CHEESE- Olives and flatbread
ORZO- Greek pea stew, seasonal vegetables all cooked in a tomato broth
LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD- Arugula, cucumbers and ricotta salata
OCTOPUS “bruschetta style”- cooked in red wine and aromatics till tender, served tossed with and bacon
ROASTED CITRUS- Cheese, pumpkin seed and crisp greens
WILD MUSHROOM GRATIN- Thyme béchamel, smoked salt crostini’s and chicory salad with champagne vinaigrette
GIOUVARLAKIA SOUP- Chicken broth consommé, preserved lemons, mini pasture raised chicken meatballs and parsley oil
SEAFOOD ASSYRTIKO GIOUVETSI- “A staple in Santorini” Different Seafoods cooked with shell broth, orzo, paprika, garlic, and tomato
CURRIED RACK OF LAMB- spice roasted, marigold and fried onions served over risotto milanese (CONTAINS NUTS!)
CHICKEN PICCATA- Flattened chicken thighs cooked in a lemon oregano sauce served over parsnip mashed potato’s
FISH STEW- Fumet, white fish, mussels, fennel and served with potato bread
GRILLED VEGETABLE “GYRO”- Lavash bread, cucumber tzatziki, tahini, red onion and lettuce
BEEF TOMAHAWK- Grilled with whole heads of garlic and wild mushrooms, grilled bread
GREEK BAKED POTATO- whipped with scallion lemon yogurt, topped with fresh tomato salad, fried onions and cheese
MIZITHRA SPAGHETTI- Brown butter and parsley
SORBET
CHEFS CHOICE
OLIVE OIL CAKE- Candied Fruit [AVAILABLE IN CHOCOLATE TOO]
FRUIT PAVLOVA- Vanilla Diplomat creme, fruit and crunch [SEASONAL]
SAFFRON BEIGNETS- English
GREEK CUSTARD PIE- Buttery phyllo, cinnamon and finished with rose water and pistachios
BAKLAVA TARTLETTS- Pistachio and orange blossom
POT DE CREME- Tahitian vanilla, matcha green tea lemon curd, fresh fruit and tuile
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ROASTED GAME HEN- Vietnamese caramel sauce, peanuts (CONTAINS FISH SAUCE)
MOCHI - Tellagio cheese, tomato jam and basil powder
LEMON TOFU- Battered fried, lite Meyer lemon sauce and sesame seeds
SHRIMP AND SHISHITOS- lemon aioli, perilla and garlic chip
SHAKING BEEF SKEWERS- Burnt scallion
SMELTS- Served with yuzu aioli
CAVIAR- waffle, golden fish caviar, chive creme
BLISTERED EDAMAME- Ginger and sesame
LOBSTER AND CHORIZO WONTON- Chili crisp oil and scallions
LOTUS SOUP- Kurabota pork spare ribs and winter melon
WONTON SOUP- Seasonal wonton, homemade consommé broth and scallions [Available vegetarian]
UDON CACIO DE PEPE- Handmade Sichuan Pepper Noodles, Buffalo Butter and Parmesan
DUCK SALAD- Five spice roasted, chayote, peanuts and duck crackling with orange vinaigrette
MELON CUCUMBER SALAD- Feta and pickled onions
IMPERIAL ROLL- Yellow curry marinated tofu, rice noodle, jicama, carrot and fried till crispy
TEMPURA- Local vegetables from PNW Farmers served with aioli and dashi
MUSSELS- Thai coconut broth and kaffir lime, Served with herb frites (ITS INSANE GOOD)
CHILI LEMONGRASS CRAB- Dungeness roasted whole with sake, spices and soy. Wokked with sauce and finished with coriander
CARAMELIZED DUCK WINGS- chili and peanuts served with rice cooked with broth made from the bones
DUNGENESS CRAB CHOW FUN- Fresh wide rice noodle, white shoyu sauce, vegetable
GARLIC BUDDHA DELIGHT- Mixed fresh local vegetables, garlic crisps
LOBSTER PHAD THAI- Preserved radish, golden chive, peanut and fried shallot (PLEASE INFORM US OF NUT ALLERGIES)!!!
HIRSHON EMPEROR HERBAL CHICKEN- Braised with gingers, spices and white beech mushroom, white shoyu,
BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN AND SUGAR SNAPS- Chicken thigh, aromatics, fermented black beans and black soy
GAI YANG CHICKEN- Coriander, white pepper and fish sauce marinated and then grilled till lightly charred
“SCARED” MALA BEEF- Sweet peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, celery and sesame seeds
FISH COLLAR- Marinated and grilled, coriander and shredded carrot salad [ POSSIBLE SHELLFISH, NUT ALLERGY]
BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE- Fresh fruit, cinnamon and lemon zest
PROFITEROLES- Flavors TBD
CHEFS CHOICE
WHITE PEACH MOCHI WAFFLES- “ Truly magical” and vanilla chantilly creme
BANANA CLAFOUTIS, whipped cream and sesame seed cookie
TRIO OF FRUIT: Mini desserts inspired by seasonal fruit
POT DE CREME- Tahitian vanilla, matcha green tea lemon curd, fresh fruit and tuile
TRUE LAVA CAKE- Single origin chocolate and espresso creme anglaise
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