Chef Geza Gosztola

Private Chef In Portland

As a Hungarian native, I graduated from Sopron Culinary Arts School in 1993 and worked on European Luxury Ships and Restaurants, i.e. the one Michelin star Jardin De Paris as an executive chef.

Whether you have a love for American comfort food or are interested in dabbling with fine-dining International cuisines, I am well-versed in creating meals from scratch that not only satisfy the palette but are guaranteed to be healthy and organic (Farm to Table). My training was with classic Hungarian and French cuisines, but over the years have developed a specialty with varieties of European, Thai, Chinese, and Indian dishes.

I also specialize in vegan/vegetarian cuisines as well as those with dietary restrictions/limitations (i.e. diabetic, KETO, no sodium, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, California Spa), I always keep my client's needs in front of anything.

I have working as a private chef for 12 years now at my clients' residences and do my best to create pleasant and unforgettable events for them.

For me, cooking is...

It is my passion and goal to provide wholesome, delicious meals to my clients

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to learn culinary practices in Hotel Hansag in Hungary

A cooking secret...

Treat fully organic, non-GMO ingredients with care and enjoy cooking, and entertain my patrons.

My menus

Exclusive Menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Amuse bouche- organic Medjool date stuffed w/Feta and roasted almonds

Cheese and charcuterie board

Arugula salad, fresh strawberries, shaved red onion, cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisps and a balsamic reduction

Ahi tartare, cucumber, avocado mousse, caviar, chive tip

Shrimp Salad: Shaved Baby Romain, Parmesan Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Corn, Mayer Lemon Vinaigrette

Salami Salad w/Wild Arugula, Garbanzo Beans, White Beans, Parmesan Cheese, Pesto Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coquilles St. Jacques Scallops braise in Black truffle summer tomato sauce

Seared scallops - apple, caviar, micro greens and lemon cream

Bay Crab medallions in Delicate Silan Sauce with Roasted Sweet Onion Slices

Frog legs A-la Beaulieu-sur-Mer

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Glazed duck breast & confit of thigh on a succotash of sweet corn, edamame, leeks, applewood-smoked bacon and heirloom carrots with duck jus

Grilled wild caught salmon w/ cauliflower purée, black garlic, fennel, cherry tomatoes, lemon espuma

Pan Seared Angus Beef New York Steak: Colored Cauliflower, Potato Scallops, Wild Mushrooms Ragout, Pan Glazed Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Scampi: Linguini Pasta, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan Cream

Surf & Turf: Chicken & Scallops, Saffron Risotto, Green Beans, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Cauliflower & Orange Brown Butter Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Basque cheesecake with strawberry coulis

Somloi Galuska - Traditional Hungarian Dessert of walnut sponge cake, vanilla custard, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream on top

Authentic German Cheesecake - with fresh berries and whipped cream

Chocolate Chocolate Mousse w/Berries Coulis & Walnut Dust

Lemon Tiramisu - a Greek version of Tiramisu

Sushi Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Spring Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Sauce or sweet chili sauce

Chicken Karage with Sweet Chili Aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Spicy Salmon Roll

Tuna Crunch Roll

California Roll - Vegan or Vegetarian - Cucumber, Mango, Red Pepper, Cream cheese, Mint, Thai Basil

Volcano Roll: California roll top with Siracha Sauce & Crispy Shallots

Rainbow Roll: California Rolls top with Salmon, Tuna & White Fish

Assorted Sushi : Tuna, Salmon, Crabmeat, Yellowtail

All sushi served with pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, or sweet chili sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Matcha-vanilla cheesecake

Green Tea Creme Bulee

Latin American Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate and radish, fresh made chips

Mexican shrimp cocktail w/tomatoes and avocado

3 assorted salsas w/chips

Composed salad of mango, crabmeat, avocado, grilled asparagus and hearts of palm w/toasted pine nut vinaigrette

Arugula w/grapefruit, avocado, pickled red onions, queso blanco, spiced pecans, lemon-dijon vinaigrette

Bacon wrapped Jalapeno peppers stuffed w/chorizo, pequillo pepper sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Composed salad of sweet corn, avocado, grape tomatoes, roasted cebollitas, mandarin, cojita cheese and pumpkin seeds

Setes ajillo-- pan seared assorted mushrooms w/garlic, sherry and chiles

Queso fundido w/chorizo and roasted poblano

Mexican wedge w/grilled radicchio, chicharrones, fire roasted peppers, charred tomato, croutons, creamy garlic - pimenton dressing

Chilled gazpacho, chipotle queso fresco, pepitas

Ceviche of baby scallops w/jicama, celery, onion, habanero and avocado

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Exotic mushroom quesadilla w/ huitlacoche, tomato, cilantro, onion, salsa, asadero cheese, queso fresco

Goat cheese gratin w/tomatillo-jalapeño sauce and fresh made chips

Mole w/your choice of protein over spanish rice w/tomato and cumin and plantains

Carne asada guisado made w/filet mignon, onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro and grilled flour tortillas

Chicken enchiladas w/mango-chipotle, pumpkin seed and verde sauce over black beans and rice

Carnitas w/yucca-sweet potato mash con ajo, lime, avocado and radish, pico de gallo, corn tortillas

Mojo skirt steak, black beans and rice, roasted tomato chimichuri, herb salad (could sub chicken)

Salmon Veracruz w/tomatoes, almonds, capers, raisins and chile de arbol served w/spanish rice

Fire roasted poblano pepper stuffed w/roasted lamb, pine nuts and goat cheese over black beans and rice w/verde sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Hot Chocolate Soup with Whipped Vanilla Custard

Apple Pie with Apple Roses

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

Tres leches cake

Vanilla or Maple Cream Cheese Cake with Fruits of the Forest

Peach Cobbler

Bittersweet chocolate-gujillo genoise w/raspberry coulis, hazelnut whipped cream

Caramelized pineapple cheese cake w/coconut

Flan w/macerated stone fruits

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Caprese Salad - Fresh Mozzarella, Red Tomato, and Dark Spinach. Served with a tangy vinaigrette

Beetroot Delight

Market Oysters - Compressed Cucumber, Lemon Granite, Tabasco “Caviar”

Beautiful Heirloom Tomato Salad

Composed salad of mango avocado, grilled asparagus and hearts of palm w/toasted pine nut vinaigrette

Italian antipasto charcuterie platter

Summer salad / chopped kale , purple kale , pomegranate, pine nuts , parmesan cheese flakes , anchovies dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arancini w/choice of: prosciutto and peas, mozzarella and gorgonzola, or assorted mushrooms

Baked Potato Casserole with or without bacon

Caesar salad w/Roasted chicken breast, Caesar dressing, and croutons

Stracciatella w/grilled peaches, pistachio, wild arugula, aged balsamic

Homemade Cheese or Spinach Ravioli or Tortellini Served with Orange and Yellow Pepper Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Fillet Mignon with Pommes Puree, Cipollini Onions, Bordelaise

Beef Filet Mignon or chicken tenderloin with Four Cheese Tortellini or spinach tortellini in Fresh Red Tomato Sauce

Chicken Parmesan w/Fresh Tomato Linguini or tortellini

Beef Filet with Red Pepper Sauce and Fettuccini

Beef Filet in Delicate Silan Sauce with Roasted Sweet Onion Slices

Bay Scallops on a Thin Vegetable Bed and Honey-Mustard Sauce and your choice of pasta

Bistecca a-la Fiorentina - dry aged steak with oregano-basil roasted baby potatoes and black truffle chianti sauce

The ultimate Bolognese pasta - homemade pappardelle , ground beef-pork , fresh parmesan cheese

Grilled wild sea bass w/ cauliflower purée, black garlic, fennel, cherry tomatoes, lemon espuma

Braised Lamb filets flavored with hints of fresh mint, served on a bed of spinach risotto and bold Tuscan sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Pie with Apple Roses

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Seasonal Selection of Italian Farmhouse Cheeses

Tiramisu - Dark Chocolate, Mascarpone Crema, Lady Finger Cake, Chocolate Gelato

Zucchini Brownies w/Vanilla Ice Cream

Spiced coffee affogato w/vanilla ice-cream

Lemon cheesecake w/whipped ganache

Basque cheesecake with strawberry coulis

Vegan Menu 3

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Veggie Rose Plate

Duck-less fillet with Vegan Cream Cheese Filling on a Green Salad Bed and Light Beetroot Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mixed Fruit Salad with Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

Vegan Menu 2

STARTER

All inclusive

Beetroot Delight

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Hemp-Tofu Croquettes with velvety smooth green peas sauce and pea shots

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Spinach Tortellinies with Roasted Veggies and Basil Red Tomato Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vegan Peach Shortcake

Thai Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Summer Rolls with Velvety Smooth Peanut Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tom Kha Gai Chicken Coconut Soup

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Thai Drunken Noodles with Beef, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, Shrimp-less, or Tofu (Pad Kee Mao)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Austrian Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Austrian Tafelspitz

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Wiener Chicken Schnitzel with Traditional Potato salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

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Chef Geza's reviews

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53 services

Great meal and service!

Chef Geza cooked two 3-course dinners for 5 people (3 adults and 2 toddlers) during our family staycation. The meals were very good and he kindly adjusted them to suit the toddlers (separating key meal components, putting sauces on the side, and separating spicy items from non-spicy). I really appreciated this flexibility. He also engaged with my curious 4 year-old the entire time, which was very nice. We had plenty of leftovers and we were able to enjoy his yummy chicken enchiladas for lunch the following day and will do the same today with last night’s meal. Our favorite items from across both meals were his guacamole, caprese salad with homemade mozzarella, chicken enchiladas, and basque-style cheesecake. All were excellent. Note that the chef doesn’t use lots of sugar in his dessert, which is fine for us but maybe not for others. We would hire Chef Geza again and be happy to recommend his to others. A pro-tip for others with young children: the only thing we would do differently is to pre-feed our toddlers and then let them go play so the chef can focus on making his meal for adults without modifications that we can fully enjoy without distraction.

Our chef was absolutely perfect and our dinner was amazing!! Would highly recommend.

Thanks chef Geza for a special meal.

We had a wonderful experience! The food was delicious and the chef an expert!

Chef Geza was excellent!

Chef Geza was a pleasure to meet and receive our dining experience from. He truly made my girlfriend's birthday a special day with such special curated moments. From his punctuality to his kind demeanor, and even further, to his delectable cuisine, the entire experience was a dream from start to finish. Chef Geza is kind, professional, and an exquisite chef. He prepared an amazing, 4-course, French cuisine lunch for the two of us; explained all ingredients and specialities that went into each course thoroughly, and also added a few special extras to make my girlfriend's birthday experience that much more memorable. I couldn't recommend Chef Geza enough for your special event. I will certainly be dining with him again.

Our Chef was incredible. He was better than we could have hope for....

The whole experience was exceptional.

Chef told his inspiration for each dish. Presentation was incredible and each course was delicious. Five star across the board.

Geza was an absolute delight and we truly enjoyed the food creation he put together. It was an unique experience to have a chef come to our home but Geza felt like a member of our family :) He was kind and thoughtful and had everything prepared. Definitely would hire him again.

We enjoyed Chef Geza and the meal! He was timely, friendly and left our kitchen tidy. We loved dessert which was a southern peach cobbler (yum-yum). I would definitely recommend him to a friend.

Chef Geza was absolutely incredible, very personable and friendly, the food and presentation was amazing, he went above and beyond bringing extra food and wine for us to enjoy. He was very accommodating to our last minute request, would definitely use again and recommend to everyone.

Hey Chef, thanks again for your help ! Everything was great. I really appreciate taking over the previous chef's work and being so flexible. Regarding the meals, they were not only delicious but looked absolutely amazing!