Chef David Wood

Chef At Home In Troy

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.

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

When in Rome

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli

Zabaglione Egg Sugar Marsala Wine Fresh Berries Tuille Chips

Vanilla Bean Pannacotta

Tiramisu

Party A LA Francaise

STARTER

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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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

Creme Brulee

Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries

Salsa Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Fried plantain topped with Jerk chicken

Fish Taco Shrimp Slaw Baja sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Shrimp Ceviche - Marinated shrimp in lime juice with cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes with creamy Avocado and Crispy tortilla shell

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb cutlets marinated in mint, onions, scotch Bonnet chilli, berries and limes paired with Hot Roast Snapper with coconut, chilli and lime salsa set upon rice and beans

DESSERT

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Pistachio Bundt Cake

Cherry cheesecake

Pure Michigan Dinner Party

STARTER

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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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

Brownies Smores Toffee Crunch Marshmallow Candies Bacon

American Barbecue

STARTER

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Watermelon Dice with Burnt Sugar and Balsamic Glaze

Japanese Devilled eggs with Ginger and Furikake

Amogue Relish( Fragrant Tomato and Basil Relish) with Veggie Spears and Faccacia Bread

Guacamole & Chips

Hummus and Vegetable Spears

Cheese and Fruit Board

Mini Baked Loaded Potato

FIRST COURSE

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Mexican street Corn Elotes

American Potato Salad with Egg, celery , Onion

Memphis style Slaw with Apple cider Vinegar and Celery Seeds

Southern Style Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Steak fajita bowl, veggies, tortilla

Asian Sticky ribs

Grilled Barbecue Chicken

Grilled Marinaded Lamb Chops

Pulled pork Sliders

Half pound Sliders with onion Marmalade, Cheese , Lettuce, Tomato in a brioche Bun

DESSERT

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Brownies Smores Toffee Crunch Marshmallow Candies Bacon

Cookie and Ice Cream Sandwich

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries

Mediterranean Summer

STARTER

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Oregano Marinaded Lamb, finished with Italian Crumb and Dijon Aioli

Hummus and Vegetable Spears

Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki yogurt

Crab Cakes with Citrus dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Palm Heart Salad Kale Artisan leaves Cherry Tomato Red Quinoa Red Onion Yellow Pepper Cilantro Vinaigrette

Quinoa Salad

Spiced Lentil Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Baked Halibut Provencal in a rich Heirloom tomato, Olive and wine sauce with Garlic Green Beans and Gnocchi accented with lemon

Garlic Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Gremolata, Blistered Tomatoes, Olives, Peppers and Crushed Potatoes

Filet mignon paired with Lobster tail, Dauphinoise potatoes and Roast Asparagus

Quinoa Stuffed eggplants with Cappellini Pasta

DESSERT

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Apple Crisp Pie with Toffee and Vanilla Ice Cream

Baklava

Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

Seafood Lovers

STARTER

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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

FIRST COURSE

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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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Creme Brulee with Fruits

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

An Itaalian Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Amogue Relish( Fragrant Tomato and Basil Relish) with Veggie Spears and Faccacia Bread

Antipasto - platter of meats, marinaded mozzarella, marinaded artichokes, peppers and olives with crusty baguette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Deconstructed panzanella Salad . Bruschetta, Roast Red pepper, Blistered Tomatoes, Baby cucumber, Capers. White wine Vinaigrette laced with Pesto and Fresh Basil

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Meaty short rib Bolognese - A meaty rich sauce consisting of slow simmered Short rib and Pork in red wine cooked as a traditional mouthwatering Bolognese resulting in an incredibly tender and satisfying meaty pasta dish

Tuscan Salmon in a Creamy flavorful sauce with Spinach and sun dried tomatoes

Handmade Fettucine Noodles/ Sourdough bread with garlic butter Candle/ Italian vegetable stew

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Cannoli

When in Rome

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli

Zabaglione Egg Sugar Marsala Wine Fresh Berries Tuille Chips

Vanilla Bean Pannacotta

Tiramisu

Party A LA Francaise

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

Creme Brulee

Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries

Salsa Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Fried plantain topped with Jerk chicken

Fish Taco Shrimp Slaw Baja sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Shrimp Ceviche - Marinated shrimp in lime juice with cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes with creamy Avocado and Crispy tortilla shell

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb cutlets marinated in mint, onions, scotch Bonnet chilli, berries and limes paired with Hot Roast Snapper with coconut, chilli and lime salsa set upon rice and beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Pistachio Bundt Cake

Cherry cheesecake

Pure Michigan Dinner Party

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

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

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Cream Puffs with Whipped Cream, Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream

Brownies Smores Toffee Crunch Marshmallow Candies Bacon

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Chef David's reviews

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36 services

Chef David is experienced with food. With his experience he offered ideas to plan our four course meals with extensive experience. He was prompt, organized and brought all food and utensils necessary to prepare the meal.. All meals were prepared and plated with excellent presentation. The flavors in all courses were evident and delicious. He is personable and professional; you will feel comfortable with him in your home. He cleaned up as if nothing happened. Dave comes highly recommended.

Chef David is nothing short of excellent. He was professional, attentive and friendly. In addition the food he prepared was incredible. He goes the extra mile and pays attention to little details that really separate him from everyone else. If you want an experience that is second to none, then there is no other choice than to choose Chef David.

We hosted a dinner party in our home for my husband's birthday and everyone was impressed by the chef. His professionalism and delicious food exceeded our expectations! We love how intimate and personalized the experience was. Our family and guest were delighted and impressed through out the evening.

Chef David was amazing, very professional, and personable! We enjoyed chatting with him, and getting to know him. It truly was a special evening.

David was incredible. He had excellent communication during the planning process and worked with us to adjust his proposed menu to our tastes. The food was creative and the presentation was excellent. Everyone at our party raved about the variety of food and the exceptional taste of all of the dishes. I would highly recommend David to anyone looking to host a private event.

David helped to make my event a memorable experience. The food was amazing in both taste and presentation. Wonderful experience overall!

Chef David is truly incredible! He was professional and easy to work with, the dishes looked as incredible as they tasted, and the clean up was spotless! Can’t recommend him enough!

Chef David was wonderful to work with. He was responsive and prompt and answered all of my question. The menu was exactly what I wanted and the food was wonderful. He made the whole process very easy and left the kitchen like he had never been there. I highly recommend him.

Chef David was incredible. I immediately felt comfortable with him! He came 2 hours prior to plating our dinner. I had gone to run some errands and by the time I came back, the house smelled divine. My husband and I enjoyed every single dish. Everything was plated beautifully, and it was seriously delicious. We had no leftovers! I highly recommend Ched David for your next booking!