Chef Chad Starling

Chef At Home In Dallas

I have been a professional fine dining chef for 20+years. I have worked nationwide in fine dining and Michelin starred restaurants, hotels, boutique resorts, and as a task force chef. I love cooking and this rewarding career has been an extraordinary experience. I am currently based in Dallas Texas.

For me, cooking is...

Fullfilling, rewarding, and a true passion. It's allowed me to travel and work with some of the most skilled and talented people in the world.

I learned to cook at...

I learned how to really cook and learn all aspects of the kitchen in Key West, working at The Casa Marina Waldorf Astoria. A 4 star luxury resort.

A cooking secret...

Cooking with the seasons, cooking with the best ingredients I can find, and listening to the guests needs.

My menus

Mediterranean Getaway

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Preserved Lemon, Pickled Shallots, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber Brunoise, Chile Oil

Beef Tartare with Dijon, Capers, Shallot, Egg Yolk, Brioche

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

Half Shell East Coast Oysters with Chmpagne Mignoette, and Domestic Caviar

Lamb Lolipops with Tzaziki, and Harissa Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Watermelon Radish, Soft Herbs, Herbed Breadcrumbs, Pistachio Dressing (a play on a Caesar salad)

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Bacon Lardons, Blue Cheese, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Raddicio, Chickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, Spicy Lemon- Garlic Vinaigrette,

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with, Parsnip Puree, Smoked Tomatoes, Horseradish Root, Red Wine Jus

Chicken Pimientos, Peruvian Potatoes, Cheery Peppers, White Wine Chicken Jus

Chicken Pesto with Herb Roasted Fingerlings and Tuscan Kale

Wild Salmon with Spicy Garlic Pearl Cous Cous, Cucumber, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Lemon Oil

Halibut with Saffron-Corn Risotto, Blistered Cherry Tomato, Bacon Lardons, Truffled Pea Tendrils

Grilled Hanger Steak with Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Brocollini, Au Poive Sauce

Lemon Fettuccine with Olive Oil Poached Shrimp, Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Aleppo Chile Flake, Capers

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream and Biscotti

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Espresso Creme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Vanilla Creme Brulee, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Whipped Cream

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Preserved Lemon, Pickled Shallots, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber Brunoise, Chile Oil

Buratta, Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad, Cucumber, Saba, Rosemary Focaccia

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Watermelon Radish, Soft Herbs, Herbed Breadcrumbs, Pistachio Dressing (a play on a Caesar salad)

Italian Chopped Salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Raddicio, Chickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Lemon- Garlic Vinaigrette

Ensalada Mixta with Baby Gem Lettuce, Olives, Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, Garlic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Borolo Braised Short Ribs with, Parsnip Puree, Smoked Tomatoes, Horseradish Root, Red Wine Jus

Chicken Pesto with Tuscan Kale

Chilean Salmon with Saffron-Corn Risotto, Blistered Cherry Tomato, Pancetta, Truffled Pea Tendrils

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye for Two with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Brocollini, and Red Wine Reduction

Grilled Hanger Steak with Ricotta Gnocchi, Wilted Spinach, and Salsa Verde

Wild Salmon with Spicy Garlic Quinoa, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Marcona Almonds, Lemon Oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Espresso Ceme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream and Biscotti

Easy Menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Ahi Tuna Tartare in Mini Cucumber Cups with Truffled Ponzu

Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon, Herbed Gournay Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Soft Herbs, Lemon

Baja Shrimp Cocktail, Campenchana Sauce, Avocado, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Lime, Crispy Tajin Tortilla

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

Half Shell East Coast Oysters with Champagne Mignonette, and Lemon

Fruit platter

Mini Crab Cakes, Dijon Aioli, Baby Fennel-Citrus Salad

Peruvian Style Ceviche with Shrimp, Fish, Aji Amarillo, Avocado, Red Onion, Lime, Sweet Potato Chips

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates stuffed with Spanish Chorizo and Piquillo Pepper Sauce

Lamb Lolipops with Tzaziki, and Harissa Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Pesto with Herb Roasted Fingerlings and Tuscan Kale

Chilean Salmon with Spicy Garlic Quinoa, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Spanish Almonds, Lemon Oil

Grilled Hanger Steak with Patatas Bravas, and Chimichurri

Lemon Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken Breast, Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Aleppo Chile Flake, Capers

Mini Chicken BLTs with Avocado, Provolone, Herb Aioli, on Rosemary Focaccia

Wagyu Beef Sliders with Smoked Cheddar, Fancy Sauce, Pickled Red Onion

Paella Salvaje with Chicken, Chorizo, Chickpeas

Shellfish Cobb Salad with Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Avocado, Egg, Bacon, Cherry Tomato, with Champagne Vinaigrette

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chefs Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Preserved Lemon, Pickled Shallots, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber Brunoise, Chile Oil

Baja Shrimp Cocktail, Campenchana Sauce, Avocado, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Lime, Crispy Tajin Tortilla

Beef Tartare with Dijon, Capers, Shallot, Egg Yolk, Brioche

Buratta, Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad, Cucumber, Saba, Rosemary Focaccia

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

Half Shell East Coast Oysters with Chmpagne Mignoette, and Domestic Caviar

Hamachi Crudo, Fresno Chile, Hearts of Palm, Crispy Shallots, Yuzu Ponzu

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Bacon Lardons, Blue Cheese, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Vinaigrette

Ensalada Mixta with Baby Gem Lettuce, Olives, Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, Garlic Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Raddicio, Chickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, Spicy Lemon- Garlic Vinaigrette,

Quinoa Salad with, Cucumber, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Pickled Red Onion, Spicy Garlic Vinaigrette, Herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackened Redfish with Charred Sweet Corn Succotash, Bacon, Peas Shoots, Truffle Emulsion

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with, Parsnip Puree, Smoked Tomatoes, Horseradish Root, Red Wine Jus

Dayboat Scallops with Saffron-Corn Risotto, Bacon, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon, Petite Herbs

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye for Two with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Brocollini, and Red Wine Reduction

Grilled Hanger Steak with Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Brocollini, Au Poive Sauce

Whole Roasted Branzino with Preserved Lemon Gremolata, Soft Herb-Pickled Shallot Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Charred Lemon

Wagyu Beef with Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Brocollini, Au Poive Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream and Biscotti

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Assorted Mochi Ice Cream

Buttermilk Cake with Candied Pecans, Bourbon Caramel, and Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Espresso Creme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Vanilla Creme Brulee, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Whipped Cream

Mediterranean Getaway

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Preserved Lemon, Pickled Shallots, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber Brunoise, Chile Oil

Beef Tartare with Dijon, Capers, Shallot, Egg Yolk, Brioche

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

Half Shell East Coast Oysters with Chmpagne Mignoette, and Domestic Caviar

Lamb Lolipops with Tzaziki, and Harissa Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Watermelon Radish, Soft Herbs, Herbed Breadcrumbs, Pistachio Dressing (a play on a Caesar salad)

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Bacon Lardons, Blue Cheese, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Raddicio, Chickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, Spicy Lemon- Garlic Vinaigrette,

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with, Parsnip Puree, Smoked Tomatoes, Horseradish Root, Red Wine Jus

Chicken Pimientos, Peruvian Potatoes, Cheery Peppers, White Wine Chicken Jus

Chicken Pesto with Herb Roasted Fingerlings and Tuscan Kale

Wild Salmon with Spicy Garlic Pearl Cous Cous, Cucumber, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Lemon Oil

Halibut with Saffron-Corn Risotto, Blistered Cherry Tomato, Bacon Lardons, Truffled Pea Tendrils

Grilled Hanger Steak with Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Brocollini, Au Poive Sauce

Lemon Fettuccine with Olive Oil Poached Shrimp, Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Aleppo Chile Flake, Capers

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream and Biscotti

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Espresso Creme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Vanilla Creme Brulee, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Whipped Cream

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Preserved Lemon, Pickled Shallots, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber Brunoise, Chile Oil

Buratta, Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad, Cucumber, Saba, Rosemary Focaccia

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Watermelon Radish, Soft Herbs, Herbed Breadcrumbs, Pistachio Dressing (a play on a Caesar salad)

Italian Chopped Salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Raddicio, Chickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Lemon- Garlic Vinaigrette

Ensalada Mixta with Baby Gem Lettuce, Olives, Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, Garlic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Borolo Braised Short Ribs with, Parsnip Puree, Smoked Tomatoes, Horseradish Root, Red Wine Jus

Chicken Pesto with Tuscan Kale

Chilean Salmon with Saffron-Corn Risotto, Blistered Cherry Tomato, Pancetta, Truffled Pea Tendrils

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye for Two with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Brocollini, and Red Wine Reduction

Grilled Hanger Steak with Ricotta Gnocchi, Wilted Spinach, and Salsa Verde

Wild Salmon with Spicy Garlic Quinoa, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Marcona Almonds, Lemon Oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Espresso Ceme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream and Biscotti

Easy Menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Ahi Tuna Tartare in Mini Cucumber Cups with Truffled Ponzu

Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon, Herbed Gournay Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Soft Herbs, Lemon

Baja Shrimp Cocktail, Campenchana Sauce, Avocado, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Lime, Crispy Tajin Tortilla

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

Half Shell East Coast Oysters with Champagne Mignonette, and Lemon

Fruit platter

Mini Crab Cakes, Dijon Aioli, Baby Fennel-Citrus Salad

Peruvian Style Ceviche with Shrimp, Fish, Aji Amarillo, Avocado, Red Onion, Lime, Sweet Potato Chips

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates stuffed with Spanish Chorizo and Piquillo Pepper Sauce

Lamb Lolipops with Tzaziki, and Harissa Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Pesto with Herb Roasted Fingerlings and Tuscan Kale

Chilean Salmon with Spicy Garlic Quinoa, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Spanish Almonds, Lemon Oil

Grilled Hanger Steak with Patatas Bravas, and Chimichurri

Lemon Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken Breast, Arugula, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Aleppo Chile Flake, Capers

Mini Chicken BLTs with Avocado, Provolone, Herb Aioli, on Rosemary Focaccia

Wagyu Beef Sliders with Smoked Cheddar, Fancy Sauce, Pickled Red Onion

Paella Salvaje with Chicken, Chorizo, Chickpeas

Shellfish Cobb Salad with Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Avocado, Egg, Bacon, Cherry Tomato, with Champagne Vinaigrette

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chefs Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Preserved Lemon, Pickled Shallots, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber Brunoise, Chile Oil

Baja Shrimp Cocktail, Campenchana Sauce, Avocado, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Lime, Crispy Tajin Tortilla

Beef Tartare with Dijon, Capers, Shallot, Egg Yolk, Brioche

Buratta, Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad, Cucumber, Saba, Rosemary Focaccia

Charcuterie and Cheese Board with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Preserves, Pickled Veg, Sourdough

Half Shell East Coast Oysters with Chmpagne Mignoette, and Domestic Caviar

Hamachi Crudo, Fresno Chile, Hearts of Palm, Crispy Shallots, Yuzu Ponzu

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Bacon Lardons, Blue Cheese, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Bacon Vinaigrette

Ensalada Mixta with Baby Gem Lettuce, Olives, Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, Garlic Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Arugula, Raddicio, Chickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, Spicy Lemon- Garlic Vinaigrette,

Quinoa Salad with, Cucumber, Piquillo Peppers, Marcona Almonds, Pickled Red Onion, Spicy Garlic Vinaigrette, Herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackened Redfish with Charred Sweet Corn Succotash, Bacon, Peas Shoots, Truffle Emulsion

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with, Parsnip Puree, Smoked Tomatoes, Horseradish Root, Red Wine Jus

Dayboat Scallops with Saffron-Corn Risotto, Bacon, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon, Petite Herbs

Grilled Bone-In Ribeye for Two with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Brocollini, and Red Wine Reduction

Grilled Hanger Steak with Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Brocollini, Au Poive Sauce

Whole Roasted Branzino with Preserved Lemon Gremolata, Soft Herb-Pickled Shallot Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Charred Lemon

Wagyu Beef with Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Brocollini, Au Poive Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream and Biscotti

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Assorted Mochi Ice Cream

Buttermilk Cake with Candied Pecans, Bourbon Caramel, and Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Espresso Creme Brulee with Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

Vanilla Creme Brulee, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Whipped Cream

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Chef Chad's reviews

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Chef Starling created a delicious, bespoke culinary adventure for us that was exceptional from start to finish! Everything was delicious and our guests had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!