Chef Jesse Mcclelland
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Well travelled versatile experienced Australian Chef that has amazing experience of cooking any cuisine
I started my culinary adventure 16 years ago in Melbourne Australia where I attended culinary school at William Angliss Institute Of Tafe. One of Australia's most pristine culinary programs. While attending culinary school I worked and learned as an apprentice at Melbourne 2 hat restaurant the iconic Stoke House. From there I have travelled and work all over the world. From the islands of the Great Barrier reef, Asia, Alaska and California. Recently I was the Executive Chef for the Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite National Park for 6 years where I created amazing seasonal Californian cuisine for hundreds of visitors from all over the world. I then moved to the Monterey Peninsula where I was the Executive Chef at Grasings Coastal Cuisine located in Carmel by sea. We served many high end clients beautiful sustainable organic dishes including many 5 to 6 course wine pairing dinners.. I have a well rounded knowledge of all aspects of food from butchery, baking, molecular gastronomy, wine pairing, buffets, fine dining, seafood, vegetarian, vegan, dietary needs, barbeques. Great with any type of cuisine, south east Asian, Italian, French, Mediterranean, Indian, German, American, British. I am extremely motivated and passionate about food and look forward to cooking for you.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
My life. Art, creativity, knowledge, sustainability, organic, exspiriencing different cultures from all over the world. learning as well as teaching,
I learned to cook at...
In Australia at William Angliss Institute of Tafe. Also from many great chefs I have been fortunate to work with.
A cooking secret...
Is to source the best seasonal local, ingredients then creating intresting techniques to transform the dish into something incredibly tasty and unique
My menus
Crispy duck breast, goat cheese polenta s croquettes, crispy sage, cherry orange compote
Dungenous crab brandade fritters, picked red onion, citrus crem
Arancini with a smoked lemon aioli, Stuffed with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cambazolacheese
Butternut squash & apple soup, pomegranate, creme fraiche
Grilled diver scallops, yuzu marmale, blackberry gastrique, parsip puree, watercress
Grilled Lobster Rissotto, sweet corn, peas, citrus zest, chili oil, butter poached lobster tail
Roasted beet salad, strawberry, fig salad, with arugula tasted pistachios, burrata cheese, balsamic reduction
Ministrone soup, seasonal vegetables, sorel pesto, manchago cheese
Steamed mussels, spansh chorizo, apple cider, fennel, herbs, grilled baguette
Braised Lamb Shank, poached figs, celeriac yukon gold potato mash, sauteed rainbow chard, lamb jus
Grilled bone in pork chop, goat cheese polenta, sauteed baby spinach, pear & onion mostarda
Cod two ways, pan seared black cod, salt cod croquette, pickled red onion, citrus crema, micro green salad
Paella, spanish chirizo, saffron, orzo, clams, mussels, shrimp, chard fennel, peas, white wine tomato sauce
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted bone marrow butter, grilled broccolini, charred cherry tomatoes, garlic confit roasted fingerling potatoes
Roasted airline chicken breast, buttermilk sage veloute, pancetta apple cranberry chutney, sauteed haricot vert, smoked parsnip & celeriac puree
Cannoli with lemon ricotta and mascarpone, tart cherry orange compote
Crème de Catalan, cinnamon, nutmeg, blood orange
White chocolate raspberry panna cotta, salted caramel butterscotch
Chockolate espresso cake, vanilla bean ice cream, dark cherry & grand marnier sauce
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Lobster spring rolls, green papaya, red cabbage, bean sprouts, heirloom carrots, namjim pozu dipping sauce
Chili lime chicken wings, ginger, sweet chili glaze
Pork belly bah mi sliders, slaw, brioch bun, sweet chili lime aioli
Oysters on the half shell, pozu, dashi, wakame
Green papaya salad, green beans, heirloom cherry tomates, cucumber, dried shrimp, kaffir lime chile giner dressing
Shrimp & pork dumplings, soy mirin galangal dipping sauce
Steamed mussels, peppers, green curry sauce
Crab cakes, miso lime caramel
Gado gado salad, bean spouts, cucumber, soft boiled egg, tofu. Potatoes, green beans, napa cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cripy onions, peanut satay dressing
Coconut poached black cod. Shitake mushrooms, peppers, bokchoy. Thai green cococonut broth, black forbidden rice
Beef Pho, rice noodles, ribeye beef, carrot, bean sprouts, mint, basil, jalapeno, cilantro, rich vietnamese beef broth
Airline chicken breast, grilled broccolini, nasi goreng, hoisin glaze
Vegetarian Pad Thai, bok choy, bell peppers, cashews, chili, zucchini, rice noodles, marinated tofu, sesame seeds, green onions, ponzu lemongrass chili sauce
Filipino chocklate rice pudding, toasted shaved coconut
Vietnamese bread pudding, asian pear, coconut cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, vanilla bean ice cream, spiced warmed butter scotch
Crispy fried banana fritters, carmel, green tea ice cream
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Fried green tomates, burratta, micro arugula, balsamic reduction
Shrimp & grits spoons, white cheddar polenta, smoked hatch chilli & chipotle salsa verda
Slow cooked ribs, southern babeque sauce, green onions
Crab and corn hushpuppys, avocado aioli
Pulled pork Mac & Cheese, pimento cheese bechamel
Beef chilli, crem fraiche, hominy, black & pinto beans, green onions, smoked gouda
Jambalaya, shrimp, andoulie sausage, crab, okrah, rice, rich seafood stock
Southern fried chicken, buttermilk sage gravy
Fried catfish, house made pom frittes, remoulade aioli, nappa cabbage slaw
Crayfish boil, fingerling potatoes, corn, spanish chorzo sausage, fresh lemon
Slow cooked brisket, southern potato salad, sauteed green beans
Bourbon sweet potato pie, butterscotch ice cream
Southern peach cobbler, whipped chantilly cream
Pecan Pie, vanilla bean ice cream
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Halibut Crudo, Tangerine Fresno Chili & Honey Vinaigrette, smoked Moldon Salt, Crispy Dulse Seaweed, Micro Cilantro
Lamb Lollipops, Pistachio Dukkha, Fig Jam, Pomegranate, Mint & Honey Yogurt
Beef Tartar, Cornichons, Capers, Evo, Parsley, Snake River Wagyu Beef Filet, Whole Grain Mustard, Caraway & Rye Crostini's
Spicy Tuna Bites. Crispy Fried Rice, Avocado, Sesame Seeds, Yuzu, Ponzu, Ginger, Ahi Tuna
Crispy Duck Breast Bites, Goat Cheese Polenta Croquettes, Crispy Sage, Cherry Orange Compote
Filet Sliders, Caramelized Onions, Horseradish Cream, Smoked Gouda Cheese
Slow Cooked Pork Belly Bites, Celeriac & Parsnip Puree, Apple & Pear Jam
Lamb Sliders, Fig Apple Mint Jam, Chimichurri Aioli, Tomato, Arugula, Feta, Brioch, Carmalized Onions & Fennel
Beef Filet Bites, Confit Sweet Potato, Chermoula, Horseradish Sumac Creme Fraiche
Arancini, Smoked lemon Aioli, Stuffed With Sundried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Cambazola Cheese
Oysters, Hibiscus Mignonette, Tobiko Caviar
Crab Cakes, Horseradish Meyer Lemon Aioli, Red Onion Jam
Korean Chicken Bulgogi Bites, Cucumber, Lemongrass, Mint Basil, Ginger, Gochujang, Yuzu Aioli, Kimchi
Pan seared Diver Scallops, Bacon & Blood Orange Marmalade, Brown Butter Parsnip Puree
Lobster Risotto, Sweet Corn, English Peas, Single Malt Whiskey, Fresno Chili Oil
Burrata Salad, Roasted Beet, Strawberry, Fig, Micro Arugula, Pine Nuts, Basil, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, White Balsamic Reduction, Arugula Pistachio Pesto
Braised & Grilled Octopus, Crispy Potato & Caper Bravas, Romesco, Smoked Paprika Finishing Salt, Roasted Garlic Lemon Aioli
Surf & Turf Taco, Mole, Marinated Skirt Steak, Tempura Fried Prawn, Avocado Crema, Roasted Corn Pico, Radish, House Made Cilantro Lime Tortilla
Clam & Mussel Chowder, Roasted Corn, Potatoes, Fresh Herbs, White Wine Cream Sauce, Crispy Prosciutto,, Gremolata
Watermelon & Tomato Gazpacho, Mint & Lime Granita, Elderflower Tonic, Cucumber
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Bisque, Corn Salsa, Sour cream
Smoked Trout Salad, Baby Kale, Hemp Seeds, Shaved Fennel, Citrus Segments, Pickled Red Onion, Maple Lemon Vinagrette
Open faced tamale with mole, plantain chips, roasted corn heirloom tomato salsa. Avocado lime crema ( Vegan )
Spätzle Carbonara, Crab, Prosciutto, Pumpkin Spätzle, Peas, Manchego, Quail Egg Yolk, Micro Greens, White Wine Truffle Cream Sauce
Grilled Pork Chop, Smoked Gouda Polenta, Sautéed Spinach, Pear Apple Bacon Mostarda
Paella, Spanish Chorizo, Saffron Orzo, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Chard Fennel, Peas, White Wine Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Lemon Spinach Herbed Ricotta Gnocchi, Roasted Sweet Potato, Crispy Sage, Sundried Tomatoes, Golden Raisins, Capers, Baby Kale, White Wine Brown Butter Sauce
Pistachio Dukkha Crusted Lamb Rack, Fetta Mint Saffron Honey Greek Yoghurt Custard, Couscous, Golden Raisin, Crispy, Brussels, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Pomegranate molasses
Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Saffron Risotto, Meyer Lemon Herbed Sabayon, Fava Bean Heirloom Tomato & Roasted Corn Salsa
Sword Fish, House Made Lemon Pepper Fettuccini, Baby Green, Crispy Fried Capers, Wild Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Peas, White Wine Meyer Lemon Burr Blanc
Cast Iron Seared New York Strip, Duck Fat Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini, Red Wine Jus, Crispy Leeks, Horseradish Truffle Blue Cheese Compound Butter
Miso Glazed Salmon, bock choy, shitake mushrooms, squash, peppers, poached in a coconut, side ginger lime coconut black forbidden rice
Duck Two Ways, Confit Leg, Roasted Breast, Duck Jus, Plum Compote, Parsnip Puree, Sumac Roasted Baby Carrots, Herbed Fingerling Potatoes
Braised Short rib, Pistachio Goat cheese Herbed Whipped Potatoes, Exotic Mushrooms, Sauteed Spinach
Molcajete, Grilled Poblano Peppers, Coffee Rubbed Ribeye Steak, Chicken Tenderloins, Prawns, Cotija, Mole, Corn, House made Sea Salt Cilantro Lime Tortillas,
River To Trail, Cedar Plank Steelhead Trout, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Root Vegetables, Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Romesco Sauce
French Bouillabaisse, Mussels, Prawns, Grilled Sword Fish, Haricot Vert, Fingerling Potatoes, Pernot, Charred Fennel, Tomato, Saffron, Citrus, Rouille, Toasted French Baguette
Grilled Prawn Pasta, Squid Ink Linguini, Artichoke Hearts, Crispy Fried Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, Watercress, Peas, Arugula Pesto, Pangratto
Smoked Salmon & Chive Ravioli, Pan Seared Salmon, Salmon Roe, Pine Nuts, Caper Berries, Creme Fraiche, Kale Chips, Preserve Lemon, Brown Butter
Mediterranean Lamb Feta & Olive Ravioli, Toasted Hazelnuts, Mint Chermoula Sauce, Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Mac & Cheese, Lobster, Black Truffle, Fontina Gruyere Bechamel, Ritz Cracker Crumble
Pappardelle Pasta Ragu, Slow Cooked Beef, Napoli Sauce, Demi-Glace, Manchego Cheese,
Crème Brule, cinnamon, nutmeg, blood orange, passionfruit
Chocolate Mousse, Marchino Cherrys, Crem Anglaise, Candied Walnuts
French Lemon Tart, Toasted Marshmallow Topping, Wild Blue Berry Compote
Eton Mess, Macerated Strawberries, Lavender Infused Chantilly Cream, French Meringues, Crem Anglaise
Bananas Fosters Bread Pudding, Dulse De Leche, Peanut Brittle
Berrie Short Cake, Maceratered Blue Strawberries & Blue Berries, Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Coconut Cream, Raspberry Sorbet
Matcha Tea Pannacotta, Toasted Coconut, Berry Compote, Sesame Brittle
Brownie Ala Mode, Caramel, Candied Pecans, Raspberries, Honeycomb Ice-cream
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