Chef Chef Charles Schulman
Private Chef In StevensvilleMy name is Chef Charles. I have been a private chef for over four years, working under amazing chefs. I have been in the food service industry for over 30 plus years. Growing up in New Orleans, I worked in restaurants in the French Quarter, country clubs, and 5-star restaurants, but mainly country clubs. Currently, I run my own private chef service, serving D.C., Baltimore, surrounding areas, Northern Virginia, and the DMV.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My passion is New Orleans cuisine, but I am able to prepare anything that the client requests, including French, Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian
I learned to cook at...
Many Chefs in New Orleans plus graduating culinary school in Boston, Mass.in 1995.
A cooking secret...
Using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch then being prepared
My menus
Poached Escargot; tender snails poached in white wine and herbs and served in a hollowed out red bliss potato finished with drizzled truffle oil
Filet Carpaccio; seared seasoned filet served rare and served on grilled brioche bread then topped with horseradish cream
Lobster bites; lobster tail cut into bite size then battered then fried served an herb aioli
Roasted potato soup; creamy potato soup served with croutons and chive oil
French Onions Gratin; sweet caramelized onion in a sherry beef broth and topped with crostini and melted golden brown Swiss cheese
Spinach Salad; tossed with Diced tomatoes, pickled beets, caramelized red onions, diced Euro cucumbers, crumble goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Lettuce Wedge; crumbled blu cheese, candied crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes and topped with Parm. Peppercorn dressing
Rosette smoked salmon platter with capers, whipped brie and grilled avocado and sliced Euro Cucumbers serv
Rice pilaf
Grilled Bronzino; Tender Bronzini served with truffle butter
Poached Scallops; Served with Brown butter and served with herbed polenta
Salmon Wellington; smoked bacon, wild mushroom duxelles, spinach wrapped with golden brown puff pastry served with lemon, wine sauce
Chicken Cordon Blue; Thin chicken breast with ham and Swiss Cheese golden breaded then served with a rich cream sauce
Beef Bourguignon; tender beef chuck served with wild mushroom red wine reduction
Seared Veal roulade; tender veal served with wilted mustard greens, smoked crumbled bacon and served a roasted pepper coulis and pureed cauliflower
Seared lamb loin stuffed with whipped brie,served with a spiced brandy roasted black raspberry coulis
Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower
Blanched Asparagus
Roasted carrots
Grilled Broccolini
Potato milli feuillie; sliced potatoes stacked together with goat cheese then sliced and seared golden brown with chive oil
Roasted babe mix potatoes with herb olive oil
Pureed roasted Cauliflower
Creme Brulee; Creamy vanilla custard with a caramel topping
Chocolate mousse in a tuile shell and served with crème anglaise
Profiterole parfait; Small profiterole disc served with caramel sauce , crème anglaise and layered with pastry cream
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**Deviled Eggs** - Classic deviled eggs with a touch of spicy mustard and paprika
**Stuffed Mushrooms** - Button mushrooms filled with a blend of cheeses, herbs, and breadcrumbs drizzled with Chive oil
Maryland Crab cakes; 4oz crab cake with old bay dressing and served with cocktail sauce
Fried Zucchini sticks; Breaded zucchini sticks, deep fried with buttermilk ranch and avocado dip
Fried Oysters: Deep fried creole oysters on the half shell with tomato Cajun chutney
Shrimp remoulade; chopped shrimp with old bay seasoning rolled up and Sous vide sliced then served with Remoulade sauce
The Wedge Salad A crisp iceberg lettuce wedge topped with crumbled bacon, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and bleu cheese crumbles
The Cobb Salad Spring mix with tender grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, bacon, tomatoes and shredded cheese
Maryland Crab soup; tomato broth with mix vegetables and lump crab meat
Cream of Crab; Creamy broth with old bay and lump crab served with crouton
Maryland crab cakes; crab mixed with an old bay Dijon dressing served with tartar
Grilled Chesapeake Salmon; grilled tender salmon served with a crab old bay spread
Blackened Trout with babe shrimp in Cajun cream sauce
Smoked Cornish hen; Cornish hen slow smoked and served with mango chutney
Braised Short ribs; Short ribs braised in red wine broth and served with roasted root vegetables on top parm. Cheese polenta
Chicken Marsala; Tender boneless chicken breast sautéed in a Marsala wine mushroom sauce with choice of sides
Marinated Lamb rack; Sous vide and grilled served with wild mushroom brandy peppercorn Demi sauce
Horseradish creamy Mashed potato
Risotto; risotto with saffron and English pea
Rice o roni; sautéed rice and brown orzo served with tender white rice
Roasted carrots with cardamon
Grilled broccoli
Pple Crisp; caramelized apple in a tart shell topped with oat meal crumble served with handmade Vanilla Ice cream
Caramel praline handmade vanilla Ice cream mixed with crumbled Pralines, topped with brown sugar coated pecan and topped with whipped cream
Chocolate chip and mint Cheesecake; Oreo crusted and creamy chocolate chip mint cheese filling
Lemon pastry cream, caramel Tuile basket with lemon zest and whipped cream
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Antipasto Charcutier board with assorted cured meats, brie, smoked buffalo mozzarella,assorted roasted veggies and fig jam served with crostini
Smoked Cherry tomato caprese; apple wood smoked tomatoes with buffalo Mozzarella, fresh basil served a drizzle of basil oil and white balsamic glaze
Assorted pastas; Pape Dellie, Penne and spaghetti
Sauteed spinach
Steam broccoli
Roasted asparagus
Blackened chicken
Italian Sausage
Lump crab
Babe shrimp
All Served with chop garlic, chili flakes, white wine.and grated Parm cheese
Garlic knot rolls
Crabmeat ravioli ; homemade ravioli dough with lump crab filling served with Alfredo sauce
Veg Laasaga; roasted veggies with handmade pasta with a mix of roasted veggies with marinara and Mozzarella cheese
Cannoli's
Tiramisu; layered with lady finger dipped in strong coffee, with cream mousse topping and chocolate cocoa
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Antipasto; prosciutto ham, marinated mozzarella cheese, marinated cherry tomatoes and mix olives
Sweet Thai chili grilled Salmon bites
Smoked Mozzarella cheese on top chapoti rounds and fresh herbs
Seared scallops with avocado aioli
Caesar; Parmigiana cheese crisp layered with hearts of romaine and homemade dressing
Arugula salad; roasted baby carrot with roasted Plum tomato, caramelized sweet red onion and crumbled goat cheese with balsamic glaze drizzle
Broccoli soup with cheddar and croutons
Chicken and rice soup
Wedge of iceberg with ranch and Hair loom tomatoes
Broccoli with parm cheese
Baked ziti with chicken parm
Chicken scampi; sautéed chicken sautéed in garlic, wine, lemon and topped with fresh basil served over pasta
Chicken kababs with cucumber and yogurt sauce
Catfish au Poivre seared catfish with peppercorn crust with a brandy cream sauce
Baked Cod in Parchment; Tender cod filet baked and steamed in parchment pouch with a Nicosia of veggies
Blackened catfish with mango chutney
Beef wellington tenderloin filet wrapped with puff pastry served with demi glaze
Crepes filled with chopped lobster with lite lemon wine butter sauce
French Green Beans
Ahi Blacken Tuna with sauteed garlic spinach and arugala
Baked Bronzini with roasted mixed olives, garlic, herbs with sliced sauteed zucchini and yellow squash
Mushroom, and shrimp ravioli with vodka sauce
Whipped sweet potato
Basil and spaghetti pasta with fresh basil herb olive and old bay grilled shrimp
Cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Creme brulee'
Apple tart with Ice cream
Banana foster; brandy flambé served with bananas, brown sugar and cinn. served over Vanilla Ice Cream
Amaretto custard topped with chocolate mousse
Mix Berries flambe served with ice cream
Amaretto custard with vanilla sauce in tuile cups
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Blackened Ahi Tuna with avocado roasted corn relish (Hors De Oeuvres)
Sweet and sour Andoulli sausage bites
Garlic and sundried tomato pesto on top crostini
Cucumber sliced with smoked salmon and caper
Sliced prosciutto wrapped in dates with brandy sauce
Keilbosa sausage wrapped pastry dough baked to golden brown with horseradish mustard and wasabi mustard
Veggie, domestic, international cheese served with grapes, and Italian deli meat
Mini Maryland crab cake sliders
Mini spinach quiche
Caesar; Parmigiana cheese crisp layered with hearts of romaine and homemade dressing
Corn Chowder
Broccoli soup with cheddar and croutons
Mixed greens with caramelized apples and pear with feta, poached eggs and parmesan cheese crisps drizzled with truffle oil
Melon salad; sliced honeydew and cantaloupe with iceberg wedge with Parmesan and peppercorn dressing
Grilled herb New York strip with caramelized sweet onion
Grill Lamb; Crusted with grain mustard and crushed pistachios with mint jelly served with pureed herb Yukon potato and French Green Beans
Grilled Sword fish with Sundried tomato pesto with herb and saffron couscous with broccolini
Roteisseri Airline Chicken with basil oil Rice pilaf with peas served Parmesan crusted Asparagus
Seared Shrimp and lobster crepe with lite cream sauce with herbs
Shrimp and Lobster scampi; garlic white wine sauce over linguine
Baked Bronzini with roasted mixed olives, garlic, herbs with sliced sauteed zucchini and yellow squash
Herb and garlic Filet grilled to perfection with rosemary roasted garlic gloves with whipped truffle potato and broccoli
Ahi Blacken Tuna with sauteed garlic spinach and welted garlic arugala
Beer brats soaked in beer 2 sausage links served with braised purple cabbage and wasabi mashed potato
Grilled portabella mushroom stack with layers of zucchini, yellow squash and asparagus with drizzled balsamic glaze
Tiramisu
White and dark chocolate mousse parfiet
Mint custard and sherry custard trifle
Amaretto custard with vanilla sauce in tuile cups
Apple layer with phyllo dough with bourbon caramel sauce
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Italian wedding; mixed is chicken broth with kale and meatballs
Minestrone soup; assorted veggies and creamy broth
Baked meatballs with mushroom gravy topped with melted blu cheese
Zucchini fritte; zucchini sticks battered and fried with a garlic aioli
Calamari; fried lightly breaded squid deep fried and served with marinara
Italian meat and cheese board; assorted meats and cheeses displayed on a wooden cutting board (Salami, Prosciutto, Mortadella, Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella,)
Grilled eggplant rolletini; Marinated eggplant rolled with Buffalo mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce finished with Parmesan cheese
Spinach salad; pickled beets, Fresh Mozzarella and roma tomatoes with parmesan cheese and balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Spring mix with spinach tossed with olive oil and red wine vinegar and grape tomatoes
Caesar; Parmigiana, sundried tomatoes with hearts of romaine and homemade dressing
Chicken scampi; sautéed chicken sautéed in garlic, wine, lemon and topped with fresh basil served over pasta
Cider Wood plank Salmon served with basil polenta and shaved brussels finished with balsamic glaze
Parmesan crusted Seabass with wild mushroom risotto
Seared scallops piccata; scallops seared with lemon caper sauce over orzo and spinach topped with pancetta
Shrimp parmesan; breaded shrimp breaded and fried finished with mozzarella cheese over penne pasta
Grilled chicken marsala; chicken breast grilled serve with a mushroom marsala wine sauce served with broccoli and rice
Eggplant casserole made with marinara and mozzarella cheese baked till golden brown
Vegetable lasagna: roasted veggies layered in pasta sheets and served in a marinara sauce
Stuffed peppers; can be vegetarian or beef with marinara sauce
Tiramisu
Cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Chocolate mousse
Pear tart
Cannoli
Mousse chocolate
Amaretto custard topped with chocolate mousse
White and dark chocolate mousse parfiet
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Crab Beignet; beignet mixed with old bay and crab served with remoulade sauce
Mini Crab cakes; crab meat seasoned Maryland’s owned old bay, mayo and Dijon mixture then baked golden brown served with remoulade sauce
Blackened Scallops; Jumbo scallops blackened to perfection then served with a citrus hollandaise
Fried Oysters on the half shell; cornmeal coated oysters deep fried then served in the shell topped with blu cheese crumbled
Shrimp stuffed mushrooms: mushroom caps stuffed with Cajun shrimp and vodka sauce
Fried green tomato salad; sliced and cornmeal breaded green tomato with crumbled goat cheese with buttermilk ranch
Southern-Inspired Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Embark on a culinary journey with our rich and flavorful gumbo, featuring succulent grilled chicken, spicy Andouille sausage, and a symphony of aromatic he
Spinach and Bacon; crisp green spinach with crispy candied bacon topped with crumbled goat cheese and lite vinaigrette
Lettuce wedge; served with a white wine poached lobster tail, orange wedges with citrus vinaigrette on top a grilled romaine wedge
Seared duck with saffron and truffle fresh pasta with drizzled garlic herb and wine sauce
Grilled herb New York strip with caramelized sweet onion with steamed broccolini and twice baked Idaho potato
Beef Wellington tenderloin filet wrapped with puff pastry Brown and dijon sauce with whipped potato and asparagus
Duck Leg confit; succulent duck leg served with a carrot and orange pureed sauce with a roasted potato stack and steamed babe carrots
Marinated Grilled flank steak; served with a chimichurri and tomato puree with boiled and butted herb babe potatoes with side of broccoli
Sous vide Lamb rack; lamb lollipops seasoned with fresh herbs then served with a demi glaze au jus with whipped potato and roasted cauliflower
Grilled salmon marinaded with fresh dill and grilled served with a crab beurre blanc steamed asparagus and risotto
Fish n Chips; pan fried cod with pommas parsley chips served with sriracha tartar sauce and coleslaw
Braised Short ribs; tender short ribs braised in red wine then served with a red wine reduction and served with parm cheese polenta and roasted root veggies
Cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Chocolate mousse
Apple tart with Ice cream
Amaretto custard topped with chocolate mousse
Apple Crisp; golden delicious apples baked with brown sugar and rolled oats
Peach Crisp; seasonal peach with rolled oat and brown sugar topped with your choice of ice cream
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Salmon dip; pureed salmon with old bay served with crackers
Crudité; assorted fresh veggies with an onion dip
Roasted Butternut and pumpkin bisque
Garden salad
Ceasar
Mac n cheese
Collard greens
Corn pudding
Roasted turkey
Corn bread stuffing
Bourbon glaze carrot
Cranberry and pomegranate jam
Biscuits
Sour kraut
Mashed potatoes
Apple pie
Chocolate pecan pie
Pumpkin
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