Chef Decardios Denson

Private Chef In Houston

I grew up cooking with my grandmother and later on in my career started working in professional kitchens. Going from state to state every two years I learned how to cook different cuisines.

After working as the Executive Sous Chef for the Indianapolis Colts, I decided to start my own catering business.

I have worked with all types of clients from celebrities to political parties. No event is to big or too small.

For me, cooking is...

To see the reactions people get when they taste my food for the first time.

I learned to cook at...

I learned how to cook from my grandmother and traveling around the world. I also traveled state to state to cook different cuisines.

A cooking secret...

Love what you cook even when you mess up

My menus

EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

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Fresh Oysters with Champagne Mignonette 🦪🥂

Foie Gras Torchon with Brioche & Fig Compote 🍞🍇

Truffle Infused Burrata with Aged Balsamic 🍃🧀

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Handmade Black Truffle Risotto with Parmesan Crisps 🍚🍄

Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce 🦞🍝

French Onion Soup with Sourdough & Gruyère 🧅🥖

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wagyu New York Strip with Truffled Parmesan Risotto 🥩🧀

Salt-Crusted Whole Mediterranean Fish with Lemon Butter 🐟🍋

Butter-Poached Lobster with Thyme & Gouda Mashed Potatoes 🦞🥔

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Zest 🍊🎂

Tiramisu with Espresso & Dark Chocolate ☕🍫

Gold-Dusted Chocolate Truffle Mousse ✨🍫

Exclusive Japanese + Seafood Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Edible Shore (Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Shell-on Scallop served with Edible "Sand" Powder) 🦪🏝️

Smoked Duck Confit Crostini with Mango Chutney 🦆🥭

Black Garlic Rubbed Lamb Chop with Snap Pea Purée & Black Rice 🐑🌿

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Deconstructed Lobster with Garlic Butter & Spring Vegetables 🦞🥦

Foie Gras Torchon with Brioche & Fig Compote 🍞🍇

Blackened Red Fish with Gumbo Risotto 🐟🍚

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wagyu New York Strip with Truffled Parmesan Risotto 🥩🧀

Whole Salt-Crusted Snapper with Lemon Butter & Saffron Rice 🐟🍋

Lobster Tail with Herb Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini 🦞🥦

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Zest 🍊🎂

Gold-Dusted Chocolate Truffle Mousse ✨🍫

Honey Lavender Panna Cotta 🍯💜

Latin Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Island Ceviche

Mojo marinated Pork Belly, Cilantro Black Bean Puree, Crackling

Beef Empanada with Avocado Creme

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Octopus Salad

Lamb and Chimimchuri

Silkie Chicken Tostada

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Cuban Paella (Shrimp, Mussels, Clam, Blackened Fish), Black Bean Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Tostones

Seafood Yucca Root Risotto

Citrus Braised Short rib and Saffron Rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Churro Taco, Berries,, 24kt Gold

Chef Table

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Cajun Shrimp & Grits Spoons 🍤🌽

Blue Crab Cake with Red Pepper Aioli 🦀🌶️

Cheese & Tomahawk Ribeye Board 🧀🥩

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gulf Lobster Bisque 🦞🥄

Chipotle Lamb Chop with Salsa 🐑🌿

Creole Paella with Shrimp, Mussels & Andouille Sausage 🥘🦐

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

New York Strip with Herb Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus 🥩🥔

Crispy Red Snapper Veracruz with Asparagus Risotto 🐟🍚

Crawfish Etouffee with Smoked Gouda Grits 🦞🧀

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Passion Fruit & Peach Panna Cotta with Blueberry Syrup 🍑🫐

Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 🍫🍦

Coconut Crème Brûlée 🥥🍮

Multicultural Feast

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Charcuterie & Cheese Board with Mediterranean Spreads 🧀🥖

Seared Scallops with Leek & Sweet Pea Purée 🦪🥬

Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes & Pesto 🍅🌿

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Bisque with Cognac Cream 🦞🥄

Panzanella Salad with Aged Balsamic & Ciabatta 🥗🥖

Truffle Cream Polenta with Wild Mushrooms 🍄🌾

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Lamb Chop with Fingerling Potatoes & Lavender Jus 🥩🟣

Handmade Pappardelle with Lobster & Brown Butter Sauce 🍝🦞

Mediterranean Paella with Mussels, Shrimp & Clams 🥘🦐

DESSERT

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Passion Fruit & Peach Panna Cotta with Blueberry Syrup 🍑🫐

Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 🍫🍦

Pistachio Crème Brûlée 🌰🔥

FRENCH + ITALIAN + MEDITERRANEAN TASTE

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Tomato Caprese Salad with Basil Oil 🍅🌿

Greek Salad with Fresh Herbs & Feta 🥗🧀

Basil & Zucchini Gnocchi 🍃🥔

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut Squash Soup with Sage & Crispy Parmesan 🎃🧀

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil 🍄🌿

Lentil Soup with Mediterranean Spices 🥣✨

MAIN COURSE

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Handmade Pasta Bolognese with Roasted Garlic Bread 🍝🍞

Braised Short Rib with Basil Polenta & Red Cabbage 🥩🌿

Pan-Roasted Herb Cornish Hen with Seasonal Vegetables 🍗🥦

DESSERT

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Classic Crème Brûlée 🍮🔥

Berry Tart with Pastry Cream 🍓🥧

Apple & Blackberry Crumble 🍏🍇

Exclusive Experience

STARTER

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Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn & Purple Yam Puree 🦪🍠

Smoked Duck Confit with Crostini & Mango Chutney 🦆🥭

Cheese & Tomahawk Ribeye Board

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Deconstructed Lobster with Garlic Butter & Spring Vegetables 🦞🥦

Blackened Red Fish with Gumbo Risotto 🐟🍚

Foie Gras Torchon with Brioche & Fig Compote 🍞🍇

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Wagyu New York Strip with Truffled Parmesan Risotto 🥩🧀

Whole Salt-Crusted Snapper with Lemon Butter 🐟🍋

Lobster Tail with Herb Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini 🦞🥦

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Zest 🍊🎂

Gold-Dusted Chocolate Truffle Mousse ✨🍫

Honey Lavender Panna Cotta 🍯💜

FROM THE SEA AND BEYOND

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Assorted Sushi Bar 🍣

Shrimp Ceviche with Passion Fruit 🍤🍊

Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna with Seaweed Salad 🐟🌿

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Miso & Black Garlic Marinated Salmon Salad 🥗🐟

Crispy Pork Belly with Kimchi 🐷🔥

Japanese Chicken Yakitori Skewers 🍢🐔

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Teriyaki Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf 🐟🍚

Shrimp & Truffle Ravioli 🍤🍄

Curry Fried Catfish & Herb Polenta 🐠🌿

DESSERT

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Japanese Ice Cream Trio (Matcha, Black Sesame, Red Bean) 🍵🍨

Lychee Fruit Panna Cotta 🍑🍮

Passion Fruit & Peach Panna Cotta with Blueberry Syrup 🍑🫐

EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Oysters with Champagne Mignonette 🦪🥂

Foie Gras Torchon with Brioche & Fig Compote 🍞🍇

Truffle Infused Burrata with Aged Balsamic 🍃🧀

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Handmade Black Truffle Risotto with Parmesan Crisps 🍚🍄

Lobster Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce 🦞🍝

French Onion Soup with Sourdough & Gruyère 🧅🥖

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wagyu New York Strip with Truffled Parmesan Risotto 🥩🧀

Salt-Crusted Whole Mediterranean Fish with Lemon Butter 🐟🍋

Butter-Poached Lobster with Thyme & Gouda Mashed Potatoes 🦞🥔

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Zest 🍊🎂

Tiramisu with Espresso & Dark Chocolate ☕🍫

Gold-Dusted Chocolate Truffle Mousse ✨🍫

Exclusive Japanese + Seafood Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Edible Shore (Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Shell-on Scallop served with Edible "Sand" Powder) 🦪🏝️

Smoked Duck Confit Crostini with Mango Chutney 🦆🥭

Black Garlic Rubbed Lamb Chop with Snap Pea Purée & Black Rice 🐑🌿

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Deconstructed Lobster with Garlic Butter & Spring Vegetables 🦞🥦

Foie Gras Torchon with Brioche & Fig Compote 🍞🍇

Blackened Red Fish with Gumbo Risotto 🐟🍚

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wagyu New York Strip with Truffled Parmesan Risotto 🥩🧀

Whole Salt-Crusted Snapper with Lemon Butter & Saffron Rice 🐟🍋

Lobster Tail with Herb Mashed Potatoes & Broccolini 🦞🥦

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Zest 🍊🎂

Gold-Dusted Chocolate Truffle Mousse ✨🍫

Honey Lavender Panna Cotta 🍯💜

Latin Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Island Ceviche

Mojo marinated Pork Belly, Cilantro Black Bean Puree, Crackling

Beef Empanada with Avocado Creme

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Octopus Salad

Lamb and Chimimchuri

Silkie Chicken Tostada

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Cuban Paella (Shrimp, Mussels, Clam, Blackened Fish), Black Bean Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Tostones

Seafood Yucca Root Risotto

Citrus Braised Short rib and Saffron Rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Churro Taco, Berries,, 24kt Gold

Chef Table

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Cajun Shrimp & Grits Spoons 🍤🌽

Blue Crab Cake with Red Pepper Aioli 🦀🌶️

Cheese & Tomahawk Ribeye Board 🧀🥩

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gulf Lobster Bisque 🦞🥄

Chipotle Lamb Chop with Salsa 🐑🌿

Creole Paella with Shrimp, Mussels & Andouille Sausage 🥘🦐

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

New York Strip with Herb Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus 🥩🥔

Crispy Red Snapper Veracruz with Asparagus Risotto 🐟🍚

Crawfish Etouffee with Smoked Gouda Grits 🦞🧀

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Passion Fruit & Peach Panna Cotta with Blueberry Syrup 🍑🫐

Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 🍫🍦

Coconut Crème Brûlée 🥥🍮

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Chef Decardios's reviews

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203 services

Great experience.

Chef Denson dishes were incredibly tasty. Appetizers, starter, Main course and the dessert were all amazing. Thank you for your time and service on this special occasion. My wife is happy with your cooking and your service. We are very grateful for everything that you've done. We appreciate you very much. One love! Blessings

The Chef prepared a great meal and was engaging. Would have liked if he dressed a little more professional.

Chef Decardios was absolutely fantastic, very professional. The dishes were amazing, absolutely wonderful experience and made the evening memorable. I wish he could be cooking for me everyday!

Amazing experience and will book again!!

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday with a private dinner prepared by Chef Decardios, and I can't express enough how wonderful the experience was! From the moment he arrived, Chef Decardios exuded professionalism and warmth, making us feel at ease and excited for the evening ahead. His engaging personality truly set the tone for the night. He took the time to chat with us, sharing insights about the dishes he was preparing and incorporating our preferences into the menu. I was particularly impressed by his attentiveness to dietary needs. Chef Decardios ensured that every dish not only met our requirements but was also delicious and beautifully presented. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the meal itself. Each course was a delightful experience, bursting with flavor and creativity. It was clear that Chef Decardios has a true passion for his craft, and it made my birthday celebration feel extra special. One of the best parts of the entire experience was the fact that we could truly relax and enjoy the evening without worrying about the cleanup. Chef Decardios left the kitchen looking spotless, which allowed us to focus on savoring the delicious food and each other's company. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, look no further than Chef Decardios!

Food was amazing! He was very personable and professional. Enjoyed every dish served!

Chef Decardios gave us such a great experience!! He was very friendly, the food was excellent, presentation and portion sizes were perfect. We would absolutely recommend him.

Ha sido muy buena la comida y el Chef muy educado y amable!

Chef Decardios was amazing! From the initial proposal to cleaning up after dinner, everything was done so professional. He was very engaging during the entire process, and very nice to talk to while he was at the house. His food was *chef’s kiss* perfect! He truly made my friend’s surprise 40th birthday party incredible. We will definitely be hiring him again in the future if we do another party!

Absolutely fantastic. 10/10! Chef was very engaging, and the food was brilliant. It was great to watch him cook and bring everything together, he was more than happy to answer my (many) questions and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Thank you very much.

Amazing experience!

My husband and I really enjoyed the is experience. Every dish was delicious and we had great conversation. I would definitely do this again!

Chef D is a gifted chef! We are foodies and everything was delicious! There was a lot to do as he prepared everything, but yet he was engaged in conversation with us the entire time. Really enjoyed his company just as much as the food. Like I said, everything was delicious, but it was by far the best lobster bisque, risotto and lava cake I've had! 5 Stars!

Everything tasted phenomenal. It has been almost a week and we cannot get over the taste. Great presentation and attentiveness!

He was fantastic!

The dishes were amazing and Chef was incredibly personable and talented! He was easy to work with and answered my many questions in a timely manner! I would highly reccomend.

Great food and experience

Chef D made our anniversary very special! This was our first experience with a private chef and he went beyond all expectations. Extremely personable and the food was incredible, easily the best crab cakes we have ever had. You can't go wrong working with Chef D!

The experience was great. We plan on doing it again and we already recommended Take a Chef to a few of our friends.

Great experience.

The Chef prepared a great meal and was engaging. Would have liked if he dressed a little more professional.

Chef Decardios was absolutely fantastic, very professional. The dishes were amazing, absolutely wonderful experience and made the evening memorable. I wish he could be cooking for me everyday!

Amazing experience and will book again!!