Chef David Wood
Chef At Home In Pontiac
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My Cooking philosophy is rooted in the belief that food is not just sustenance but a medium for creating joy and connection. Its a pleasure to do this
My name is David Wood, born in England.
I am a Classically Trained Premier Private Boutique Chef with over 30 years of experience, having refined my skills in top restaurants, luxury hotels, and exclusive yacht dinner cruises.
My culinary expertise, influenced by French, European, and Asian traditions, enables me to create unique and unforgettable dishes.
I prioritize fresh, high-quality ingredients, often sourced locally, to ensure the best flavors and nutritional value. Understanding that every event is special,
I tailor my menus to meet the specific tastes and dietary needs of my clients, providing a personalized and exceptional dining experience.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is a passion I delight in sharing with others. I believe that meals are an opportunity for people to come together, celebrate, and create
I learned to cook at...
Classically trained, I honed my culinary skills at prestigious culinary schools in London, UK, where I earned top qualifications.
A cooking secret...
Attention to Detail: From the artistry of dish presentation to the ambience of the dining environment, Chef David meticulously considers every element
My menus
Charantais Melon and Prosciuttio Skewer with Honey
Phyllo Stuffed Dough Parcels Mushrooms and Brie
Goats cheese ball rolled in spices with Honey
Bacon Wrapped Dates stuffed with Gruyere with Maple Syrup
Vichysoisse ( Cold leek and potato soup)
Arugula, spinach and strawberry salad with feta, almonds and poppy seed dressing
Salade de Chevre Chaud ( salad of lettuce, tomatoes , walnuts and red onion with toast points of warm goats cheese accented with honey
Ratatouille soup (Vegetable soup , very Flavorful, lactose and GF )
Chicken Chasseur Mushrooms white Wine Thyme Tomatoes with Caramelised Onion Creamed Potato Haricot Vertes
New york Strip Steak , flaked Crabmeat, Choron sauce, Dauphinoise potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Pan Seared Salmon with poached egg, Wilted Spinach and hollandaise sauce
Tarte Tatin with Buttered Leeks, Artichoke, Blistered tomatoes, Cream Cheese and Hot Honey
Flambeed stone fruit with Vanilla gelato
Decadent Dairy free chocolate mousse
Creme Brulee with Fruits
Flambe Crepes Orange and Caramel Sauce
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Caprese Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Balls Pesto Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Caesar Salad Romaine Parmigiano - Reggiano Garlic Crouton Parmesan Dressing
Pan Seared Salmon with poached egg, Wilted Spinach and hollandaise sauce
Seared Shrimp and Scallops Pea risotto
Grilled Vegetable Tower with Mozzarella, Marinara sauce and Haricot Vertes
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
Creme Brulee with Fruits
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Caramelized Onion and 3 Cheese Quiche
Lamb Lollipops with Pesto crumb and BAsil Aioli
Charantais Melon and Prosciuttio Skewer with Honey
Charcuterie and Cheese
English Garden Salad
Salade nicoise - Lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, Tuna and soft poached egg
Brussel Sprout Salad Red Apple Shallots Cider Vinegar Honey Dressing walnuts and Parmigiano - Reggiano
Arugula Spinach Strawberry Salad Poppy Seed Dressing
Beef Wellington, Pommes Dauphinoise, Haricot Vertes and Garlic
Filet Mignon on a Polenta Cake, with Duck Foie Gras, Prosciutto Chip. Madeira Jus, Tri color carrots and Saute potatoes
Duck Breast, Wild Mushroom Sauce, Wilted Spinach, Creamy Dauphinoise potatoes
Chicken Stuffed with Asiago and Mushrooms. Wrapped in prosciutto, served with a Cafe au lait sauce, Garlic Shrimp Grilled Asparagus and Caramelised Shallot Puree Potatoes
Apple Crisp Pie with Toffee and Vanilla Ice Cream
Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
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Waffle Bite topped with Buttemilk Fried Chicken Maple Syrup
Caprese Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Balls Pesto Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Lamb Lollipops with Dijon Mustard and Panko Crumb Dijon Aioli
Detroit Style Pizza Bites Pepperoni
French Onion with gnocchi and Gruyere
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Maurice Iceberg Detroit Original Turkey Swiss Olives Pickle Relish Prosciuttio Chip Boiled Egg Hudsons dressing
Greek Salad Iceberg Tomatoes Cucumber Red Onion Feta Cheese Greek Dressing
Chicken Saltimbocca Prosciuttio Sage White Wine Lemon Sauce Tagliatelle Haricot Vertes
Poached Cod Ginger and Coconut Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roast Zuchinni
New York Strip Shrimp Cremosi Zip Sauce Roast Shallot Puree Potatoes Grilled Vegetables
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchillada Salsa Verde
Tiramisu
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
Brownies Smores Toffee Crunch Marshmallow Candies Bacon
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Caprese Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Balls Pesto Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Lamb Lollipops with Dijon Mustard and Panko Crumb Dijon Aioli
Stuffed Dates with Blue cheese Bacon and Maple Syrup
Antipasto Bites Cheese Tortellini Mozzarella Balls Salami Roasted Red pepper Artichoke Olive
Spinach, Pear and Pomegranate Salad
Arugula, spinach and strawberry salad with feta, almonds and poppy seed dressing
Salade De Chevre Chaud Salad Leaves Tomatoes Pecans Red Onion Hot Goats cheese Points and Poppy Seed Dressing
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Bone in Chicken Supreme Chasseur Mushrooms white Wine Thyme Tomatoes with Caramelised Onion Creamed Potato Haricot Vertes
New York Strip Shrimp Cremosi(garlic Butter) Roast Shallot Puree Potatoes Grilled Vegetables
Marinated Tofu, General Tso Sauce, Braised Rice
Pan Seared Salmon with poached egg, Wilted Spinach and hollandaise sauce
Creme Brulee with cherry Compote
Apple Crisp Pie with Toffee and Vanilla Ice Cream
Baked Alaska, sponge filled with cherry ice cream , coated in meringue and finished with a cherry coulis
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Seared Scallop Arugula Tomato Aioli
Charcuterie Board / Breads/Breadsticks ( 6 People plus)
Bacon Wrapped Dates stuffed with Gruyere with Maple Syrup
Large Shrimp and Cocktail sauce
Arugula Spinach Strawberry Salad Poppy Seed Dressing
Salade de Chevre Chaud ( salad of lettuce, tomatoes , walnuts and red onion with toast points of warm goats cheese accented with honey
Caprese Salad Buffalo Mozzarella Sliced Tomatoes Basil Balsamic Reduction
Butter Poached lobster Tails, Lemon Risotto, Sundried tomato , Basil, Parmiagiana
Filet Mignon , Crabcake, Choron sauce, Dauphinoise potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Chilean sea bass, Puree potatoes, Beurre Blanc and Olive oil Roast Asparagus
Sugar Snap Pea Risotto
Brownies Smores Toffee Crunch Marshmallow Candies Bacon
Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries
Creme Brulee with berries and Pitachio Crumble
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Large Shrimp and Cocktail sauce
Antipasto - platter of meats, marinaded mozzarella, marinaded artichokes, peppers and olives with crusty baguette (6 guests and Over,)
Antipasto Bites Cheese Tortellini Mozzarella Balls Salami Roasted Red pepper Artichoke Olive
Brown butter Scallops on a Lemon Risotto with Shaved Parmesan
Caprese Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Balls Pesto Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Caesar Salad Romaine Parmigiano - Reggiano Garlic Crouton Parmesan Dressing
Caprese Salad Buffalo Mozzarella Sliced Tomatoes Basil Balsamic Reduction
Italian Panzanella Bread Tomatoes Cucumber Red Bell Pepper Red Onion Basil
Sonoma Salad Mixed Leaves Strawberries Red Onion Walnuts Maple and Dijon dressing
Filet Mignon with White Wine Mushrooms Bell Peppers Tomatoes & Oregano and Fettucine Pasta
Salmon and Halibut Duet, Beurre blanc, Potato Gnocchi, Shallots, Leeks, Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Roast rack of lamb Genghis Khan (Marinaded in spices and then Brushed with Hoi sin before roasting)with Celery root puree and HAricot Vertes
Vegetarian Pasta sauteed in olive oil with Peppers, Olives, Artichokes, Mushrooms and Parmigiano
Cannoli
Zabaglione Egg Sugar Marsala Wine Fresh Berries Tuille Chips
Vanilla Bean Pannacotta
Tiramisu
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Brown butter Scallops on a Cauliflower puree and Shaved Parmesan
Large Shrimp and Cocktail sauce
Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Garlic Cream Cheese
Hummus and pita
Creamy Tomato and Basil Oil
Sonoma Salad Mixed Leaves Strawberries Feta Cheese Red Onion Walnuts Maple and Dijon dressing
Caprese Salad Buffalo Mozzarella Sliced Tomatoes Basil Balsamic Reduction
Seafood Jambalaya Shrimps Scallops Mussels | Bell Peppers Tomatoes Rice
Butter Poached Lobster Tail, Dauphinoise Potato Cake, Roasted Asparagus
Baked Halibut Provencal in a rich Heirloom tomato, Olive and wine sauce with Garlic Green Beans and Gnocchi accented with lemon
Vegan Thai Chickpea cake with Coconut Cream, Sesame seared Spiralized vegetables and Arugula
Tiramisu
Creme Brulee with Fruits
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
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Charantais Melon and Prosciuttio Skewer with Honey
Phyllo Stuffed Dough Parcels Mushrooms and Brie
Goats cheese ball rolled in spices with Honey
Bacon Wrapped Dates stuffed with Gruyere with Maple Syrup
Vichysoisse ( Cold leek and potato soup)
Arugula, spinach and strawberry salad with feta, almonds and poppy seed dressing
Salade de Chevre Chaud ( salad of lettuce, tomatoes , walnuts and red onion with toast points of warm goats cheese accented with honey
Ratatouille soup (Vegetable soup , very Flavorful, lactose and GF )
Chicken Chasseur Mushrooms white Wine Thyme Tomatoes with Caramelised Onion Creamed Potato Haricot Vertes
New york Strip Steak , flaked Crabmeat, Choron sauce, Dauphinoise potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Pan Seared Salmon with poached egg, Wilted Spinach and hollandaise sauce
Tarte Tatin with Buttered Leeks, Artichoke, Blistered tomatoes, Cream Cheese and Hot Honey
Flambeed stone fruit with Vanilla gelato
Decadent Dairy free chocolate mousse
Creme Brulee with Fruits
Flambe Crepes Orange and Caramel Sauce
View full menu
Caprese Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Balls Pesto Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Caesar Salad Romaine Parmigiano - Reggiano Garlic Crouton Parmesan Dressing
Pan Seared Salmon with poached egg, Wilted Spinach and hollandaise sauce
Seared Shrimp and Scallops Pea risotto
Grilled Vegetable Tower with Mozzarella, Marinara sauce and Haricot Vertes
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
Creme Brulee with Fruits
View full menu
Caramelized Onion and 3 Cheese Quiche
Lamb Lollipops with Pesto crumb and BAsil Aioli
Charantais Melon and Prosciuttio Skewer with Honey
Charcuterie and Cheese
English Garden Salad
Salade nicoise - Lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, Tuna and soft poached egg
Brussel Sprout Salad Red Apple Shallots Cider Vinegar Honey Dressing walnuts and Parmigiano - Reggiano
Arugula Spinach Strawberry Salad Poppy Seed Dressing
Beef Wellington, Pommes Dauphinoise, Haricot Vertes and Garlic
Filet Mignon on a Polenta Cake, with Duck Foie Gras, Prosciutto Chip. Madeira Jus, Tri color carrots and Saute potatoes
Duck Breast, Wild Mushroom Sauce, Wilted Spinach, Creamy Dauphinoise potatoes
Chicken Stuffed with Asiago and Mushrooms. Wrapped in prosciutto, served with a Cafe au lait sauce, Garlic Shrimp Grilled Asparagus and Caramelised Shallot Puree Potatoes
Apple Crisp Pie with Toffee and Vanilla Ice Cream
Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
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Waffle Bite topped with Buttemilk Fried Chicken Maple Syrup
Caprese Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Balls Pesto Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Lamb Lollipops with Dijon Mustard and Panko Crumb Dijon Aioli
Detroit Style Pizza Bites Pepperoni
French Onion with gnocchi and Gruyere
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Maurice Iceberg Detroit Original Turkey Swiss Olives Pickle Relish Prosciuttio Chip Boiled Egg Hudsons dressing
Greek Salad Iceberg Tomatoes Cucumber Red Onion Feta Cheese Greek Dressing
Chicken Saltimbocca Prosciuttio Sage White Wine Lemon Sauce Tagliatelle Haricot Vertes
Poached Cod Ginger and Coconut Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roast Zuchinni
New York Strip Shrimp Cremosi Zip Sauce Roast Shallot Puree Potatoes Grilled Vegetables
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchillada Salsa Verde
Tiramisu
Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream
Brownies Smores Toffee Crunch Marshmallow Candies Bacon
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