Chef Geza Gosztola
Private Chef In PortlandAs 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.
More about me
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
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
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
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
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
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Spring Rolls w/Sweet & Sour Sauce or sweet chili sauce
Chicken Karage with Sweet Chili Aioli
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
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Matcha-vanilla cheesecake
Green Tea Creme Bulee
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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Veggie Rose Plate
Duck-less fillet with Vegan Cream Cheese Filling on a Green Salad Bed and Light Beetroot Sauce
Mixed Fruit Salad with Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
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Beetroot Delight
Hemp-Tofu Croquettes with velvety smooth green peas sauce and pea shots
Spinach Tortellinies with Roasted Veggies and Basil Red Tomato Sauce
Vegan Peach Shortcake
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Summer Rolls with Velvety Smooth Peanut Sauce
Tom Kha Gai Chicken Coconut Soup
Thai Drunken Noodles with Beef, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, Shrimp-less, or Tofu (Pad Kee Mao)
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
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Austrian Tafelspitz
Wiener Chicken Schnitzel with Traditional Potato salad
Apple Strudel Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
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