Chef Henry Rivera Masterchef
Private Chef In New York"2023 Top 5 New York Chef on Take A Chef"
Chef / Owner
Private Chef Rivera & Events Management INC.
Chef Henry Rivera is a culinary virtuoso, renowned for bringing people together through the art of fine food. As the Chef and Owner of "Al Pastor NY" he takes immense pleasure in curating unforgettable dining experiences.
Henry's passion for cooking started at an early age, and he embarked on his culinary journey in his home country, Ecuador. In 1993, he followed his dreams to the bustling culinary scene of New York City, and since then, his culinary expertise has graced the kitchens of renowned establishments in New York, Dubai, Florida, Ecuador, and beyond.
As the Culinary Director at the Firemen Hospitality Group in NYC and DC, Chef Rivera's legacy in the New York hospitality industry is well-established. With a flair for diverse cuisines, he specializes in Mexican, Italian, American, Japanese, Spanish Tapas, and Intercontinental dishes.
Ready to offer NYC a taste of his culinary creations, Chef Rivera established "Al Pastor " to provide patrons with a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. Under his guidance, the Rivera cuisine thrives as a private Chef and Wedding Catering business, devoted to crafting memorable gatherings through exquisite food.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking allow me to experiment, play with flavors, and craft something unique, for my guests.
I learned to cook at...
The sound of sizzling pans and the aroma of simmering sauces become part of my life childhood memories.
A cooking secret...
Using simple ingredients, creativity, such as enhancing flavors with splash of acid "vinegar" or lemon or a pinch of sugar!
My menus
Ecuadorian shrimp ceviche, lemon juice, cilantro
Sauvignon Blanc-Steamed Mussels with Garlic Toast
Maine-Style Lobster Rolls, mayonnaise
Crab Carbonara with Lemons and Capers
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Citrus-Olive Relish
Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa, cilantro leaves
Crispy Crab Cakes with Tomato Butter, side mix green salad
Thai-Style Shrimp Cocktail, sweet chili sauces
Shrimp Scampi with Garlicky Miso Butter
Salvadoran-Style Pescado Frito ( fried fish)
Classic British Fish and Chips, tojarashi tartere sauces
Grill Surf N Turf, Steak, Lobster , Gill Asparagus
Roasted Branzino with Caper Butter, rainbow carrots, lemons
Seared Tuna with Soy and Red Chiles, soy ginger vinaigrette
Buttery Shrimp with Peas and Potatoes, white wine, butter
Monkfish Piccata, light tomato butter sauces
Venetian Shrimp with Polenta
Spaghetti ala Vongole, Clams in Garlic sauces, white wine
Cannoli (Shell and Filling) chocolate curls
3 leches as you request
Classic Tiramisù,
Cheesecake, chocolate sauces,
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Butternut squash, cream fresh
Chopped Green Goddess Salad, roman lettuce, red cabbage, bay arugula
Charcuterie board, cured meats,, prosciutto, salami, cheeses, crackers, dry fruit, fig Jam
Pumpkin - Hummus with cucumbers, cheery tomatoes. baby carrots, garlic toasted pitta bread
Side -Green Bean Casserole, crispy onions
Side -Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
Side -Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Side -oven Brussels sprout, apple cedar vintager, white onions, honey
Side -Roasted sweet potato, agave, cinnamon, butter
Oven-Roasted Turkey, Gravy, cranberry sauces ( 18 lb. turkey = 10 guest service )
Apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Pecan pie
Pumpkin pie
Classic Tiramisu, Cocoa
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Buffet / Baked Penne / Spinach, Ricotta & Fontina Cheese
Buffer / Tomato Caprese , Basil olive oil, Age Balsamic
Buffet / Baby Arugula / Balsamic Dressing, Fresh Avocado, Orange Segments
Buffet / Grill antipasto plate
Buffet / Guacamole
Buffer / Grill filet Mignonette
Buffet / Grill salmon
Buffet / Hamburger, garlic aioli
Buffet / grill chicken breast
BY- Chef Henry Mini Tarts Table ( 3 Mini Tarts for Guest )
Buffet / Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt, coconut shavings
Buffet / Belgian mini cream puffs With chocolate sauce
Buffet / Classic Tiramisu
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Edamame Steamed Edamame Pods, Salted and Served with a Wedge of Lemon
Tuna Tartar Fresh maguro tuna, flavored with a combination of spicy and savory seasonings, laid out on a light bed of sushi rice layered with garden-fresh guacamole and served with our wanton chips
Hamachi Jalapeño 5 Pieces of Thinly Sliced buttery Hamachi blanketing a bushel of finely sliced cucumber marinated in our special Ponzu dressing and Jalapenos
Cucumber Salad Fresh Cucumber strips with a ponzu dressing
Garden Salad Fresh Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pepper, Carrot, layered with avocado slices, served with a special ginger dressing
Jalapeno Bay Fresh Jalapenos stuffed with Spicy Tuna
Tokyo Salad Lettuce, cucumber, avocado, pepper, mango, Tomato, Carrot, Cashews, served with Ponzu dressing
Chopped Green Goddess Salad, roman lettuce, red cabbage, bay arugula
Sushi Tacos Two tacos with fresh salmon and fresh tuna topped with a perfect combination of our spicy mayonnaise sauces
California Roll Kani, Cucumber, Avocado
Coney Roll Spicy Salmon, Avocado, Spicy Kani, Crunch
Crunchy Spicy Tuna Spicy Tuna, Layered with Crunch Mexican Roll Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Crunch, Topped with Jalapeño, *Masago & a Dollop of Hot Chili
Fancy Vegetable Roll (V) Portabella, Avocado, Cucumber, Wrapped with Avocado
Sashimi Red Snapper, salmon, tuna, smoked salmon
Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt, coconut shavings
Cheesecake, Fresh strawberries , chocolate sauces, white & dark chocolate Pearls
Cannoli (Shell and Filling) chocolate curls
Glazed chocolate cake, whipped cream
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Chicken tacos / cream avocado, Molcajete sauces salsa
B L T chicken sandwich
Cheat's blinis with Ham and figs
Gorgonzola and prosciutto figs with prawn and brioche toasties
Grilled Ricotta Bruschetta with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes
Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa, cilantro leaves
Avocado toasted with sunny-side eggs
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Salmon tartare With Avocado
Grape fontina skewers
Mini lobster roll
Arborio Lemon rosemary risotto , parmesan cheese, green peas
Crispy Tofu With Maple-Soy Glaze,jasmine rice
Garlic butter shrimp scampi, with spaghetti olive oil
Four-cheese pizza
Spicy Crunch Tuna Tartare
Steak Diane with Crispy Crostini
Mini Lobster pot Pie
Gazpacho shots
Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt, coconut shavings
BY- Chef Henry Mini Tarts Table ( 5 Mini Tarts for Guest )
Whole chocolate Cake
Whole Cheese cake
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Age balsamic Bruschetta, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil, feta cheese
Baby arugula, balsamic dressing, fresh avocado, orange Segments
Smoked Salmon Canapes
Watermelon salad with feta, cucumber, mint (May to Sept) only!!
Lyonnaise Salad. Frisée lettuce, tossed in a warm and delicious vinaigrette and topped with crispy bacon and a poached egg. Because
Pan seared Crab-cake, Tartar sauces lemon zest, tomatoes
Steak tartare, Beef, Tabasco, Mustard,Salt< Black Pepper, Worcestei sauces, Egg
Onion Soup (Soupe à l’Oignon)
Herb crust Rack of Lamb — serve with honey mustard, mash potatoes
Filet Mignon, with wild Caramelize shallots, roasted potatoes, Herbs Red Wine Reduction
Lobster Thermidor, Béchamel Base , Sauteed, Shallots & Mushrooms, Sweet Cherry Wine, Fresh Tarragon, Baby Arugula with Olive Oil
Streak-Frites with roasted potatoes, creamy Peppercorn Sauce
Seared Airline Chicken & ratatouille, infused green oil
Glazed chocolate cake, whipped cream
Fresh fruit Tart
Cheesecake, Fresh strawberries , chocolate sauces
Raspberry napoleons, Tulies, with whipped cream
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Breakfast burrito, flour tortilla, black beans, avocado, eggs, rice
Pancake, maple syrup, whipped cream
Eggs Benedict is a common American breakfast
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Tricolor Quinoa salad, avocado jalapeno
Macaroni and cheese, Velveeta cheese
Loaded Baked Potatoes, bacon, sour cream, scallions
Hamburgers , beef patty, lettuce, tomato, chefs special sauces
Crab Louie Lettuce Wraps, crab meat, ,mango, louie dressing
Southern Potato Salad, boiled eggs, scallions
Classic Cobb Salad, eggs, bacon , chicken, avocado creamy dijon dressing
Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa, cilantro leaves
Lobster rolls, mayonnaise
Lemon garlic Scallops, mash potatoes, butter wine sauces
Pot roast, red wine, carrots , white onions, serve with mash potatoes
Barbecue ribs, coleslaw, mash potatoes
New York strip, roasted potatoes, brown butter
Grill filet Mignon medallions , with wild Caramelize shallots, roasted potatoes , Herbs Red Wine Reduction
Grill Surf N Turf, Steak, Lobster , Gill Asparagus
Warm Apple Pie with strawberry gelato, caramel sauce
Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt, coconut shavings
Cheesecake, chocolate sauces, strawberry
Classic Tiramisu, Cocoa
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Shrimp and vegetables Tempura, soy ginger sauces
Edamame sautéed with spicy Tsuyo no moto sauces
Miso soup with scallions, tofu
Hibachi vegetables, with Mushrooms peppers, broccoli, celery and carrosts
Fried Shrimp with steam rice, spicy
Sashimi Sampler Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper
Seared Tuna, sashimi Grade tuna serve with Ponzu sauces
Crisp Green Salad, red cabbage,carrots,grape tomato , house-made tangy ginger dressing
Hibachi Filet Mignon and Teriyaki chicken, side vegetables, mushrooms, zucchini
Hibachi salmon with Filet Mignon and shrimp with with rice
Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli and fresh corn
Twin lobster Tails, Grill Lobster with lemon butter sauces
Hibachi Scallops Tender Hokkaido Scallops grill withe wine butter sauces
Hibachi Land N Sea grill Lobster, Filet Mignon lemon butter sauces
Classic Tiramisù,
Cannoli (Shell and Filling) blue berries sauces,
Cheesecake, chocolate sauces,
Balsamic Berries with Honey Yogurt, coconut shavings
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