Chef Jillian Walraven

Chef At Home In Plymouth

I am a professional chef with a passion for everything edible. I started working in a dreamy, local Massachusetts cheese shop with European roots as a teenager, executing private dinners and working with a passionate chef, and then went on to study at the Culinary Institute of America in college. I have been working in kitchens up the East Coast for the last 13 years. I am strong rooted in my background as an Argentinian/Italian and am excited to share my family's cuisine as well as favorite local Cape Cod offerings. I am a homemaker, cook, avid gardener, mother, artist, nature lover, and love to meet and nurture people with comforting food.

For me, cooking is...

My whole life! I love to create flavorful, unique dishes with all of the local bounty New England seasons have to offer.

I learned to cook at...

My Nona from Argentina and a professional chef that owned a dreamy cheese shop off the coast of Massachusetts.

A cooking secret...

Using classic techniques with bold, loud flavors.

My menus

New Years Eve

STARTER

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Beef Tartare | Crispy Capers | Dill Pickle Crisps | Cured Egg Yolk

Cacio Pepe Arancini, Anchovy Aioli

Ahi Tuna Crudo, Serrano Chili, Crispy Allium

Crispy Hot Honey Broccoli | Pistachio Yogurt | Mint | Basil

Crispy Hashbrown, Creme Fraiche, Chives, Caviar

Duxbury Oysters | Rose Chili Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Harissa Honey Carrot Salad, Farmers Cheese, Pistachios, Mint & Basil

Cauliflower Salad, Toasted Walnuts, Shaved Pecorino, Creamy Lemon Drizzle

Shaved Brussels Ceasar Salad, Foccacia Croutons, Aged Parm, Cured Egg Yolk

Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad, Rosemary Marcona Almonds, Ricotta

MAIN COURSE

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Duck Confit, Wild Blueberry Balsamic Glaze, Whipped Root Vegetable Puree

Coffee Crusted Filet Mignon, Jus, Garlic Gremolata Potatoes

Oyster Mushroom Cavatappi, Hazelnuts, Brown Butter, Sage

DESSERT

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Salted Caramel Creme Brulee, Chocolate Hazelnut Crumble

Valrhona Chocolate Pot De Creme with Hazelnut Crumble

Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Orange Blossom Honey & Pepita Brittle

Coastal Luxury

STARTER

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Duxbury Oysters | Cucumber Chili Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce

Ahi Tuna Crudo | Serrano Chili | Crispy Allium

Salt Cod Fritters | Limoncello Chive Aioli

Crispy Hot Honey Broccoli | Pistachio Yogurt | Mint | Basil

FIRST COURSE

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Stone Fruit Panzanella Salad Heirloom Tomatoes | Farmers Cheese | Lemon Chive Vinaigrette

Kale Caesar Salad Foccacia Croutons | Aged Parmesan

Chili Crab Bisque | Crispy Potato Strings | Creme Fraiche

Cream Of Chanterelle Mushroom | Chive Creme Fraiche | Crispy Garlic

MAIN COURSE

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Ribeye Au Poivre Crispy Potato Gratin | Rosemary Butter

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Rack Harissa Honey Glazed Carrots with Farmers Cheese | Cilantro & Mint Chutney

Za’tar Honey Chicken Chickpea Fritters | Dill Beet Yogurt & Herbs

Black Pepper Shrimp Pimento Cheese Grits | Blistered Tomatoes | Basil

Duck Confit Agnolotti Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc | Duck Fat Fried Pine Nuts

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mediterranean Mezze Delights

STARTER

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Carrot Hummus Everything Spice | Seeded Crackers | Chili Crisp

Masala Chicken Lollipops & Dill Baharat Yogurt, Basil, Mint & Cilantro

Chickpea Fritters Mint Labneh | Carrot Chimichurri

Fried Goat Cheese Balls Crushed Pistachios | Yuzu Aioli | Sea Salt | Honey

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Harissa Honey Duck Leg Sweet Corn Grits | Herb Pistou

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Rack Mint Chutney | Crushed Gold Potatoes | Crispy Garlic

Pan Seared Sea Bass Asparagus | Green Olive | Almond | Citrus Relish

Curry Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl Za'tar Naan Bread | Avocado | Pickled Onions | Baby Kale | Green Tahini

Paprika Chicken Shawarma Bowl Naan Bread | Avocado | Pickled Onions | Baby Kale | Green Tahini

DESSERT

All inclusive

Modern Italian

STARTER

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Pancetta Meatballs, Spicy Red Sauce, Aged Parmesan

Mortadella Slider, Potato Bun, Giardiniera, Peperocini Aioli, Red Onion, Basil

Truffle Risotto Croquettes, Crispy Risotto Balls, Fontina ,Truffle Garlic Aioli

Vegetable Fritto Misto, Crispy Seasonal Vegetables | Limoncello Aioli | Pickled Onions | Herbs

Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia, Whipped Ricotta, Prosciutto, Orange Blossom Honey

FIRST COURSE

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Italian Wedding Bone Broth | Meatballs | Pastina | Kale | Parmesan

Burrata Caprese Heirloom Tomatoes | Basil Oil | Fig Reduction

Kale Caesar Salad Foccacia Croutons | Aged Parmesan

MAIN COURSE

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Wild Boar Bolognese Pappardelle | Aged Parmesan | Basil

Wild Mushroom Orecchiette, Hot Italian Sausage, English Peas, Aged Parmesan, Cured Egg Yolk

Milanesa Napolitana, Gremolata, Garden Arugula Salad

Trofie Pasta, Goat Cheese Cream, Toasted Pine Nut Bread Crumb, Chives

Pan Seared Sea Bass, Cauliflower Purée, Fried Capers, Lemon Beurre Blanc

Pan Seared Sea Scallops | Cheesy Polenta | Pancetta Jam

Vongole Clams, Bucatini, Guanciale Brodo, Fried Garlic

Pistachio Basil Pesto Reginetti Pasta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cape Cod Brunch

STARTER

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Wild Mushroom Bisque Shallots | Thyme | Crème Fraîche

Autumn Squash Bisque Ginger | Coconut Milk | Candied Pepitas

Crispy Delicata Squash Salad | Baby Kale | Goat Cheese | Pickled Cranberries | Lemon Turmeric Honey Dressing

Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad Stone Fruit | Strawberries | Kiwi | Berries | Granola Crunch

FIRST COURSE

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Smashed Chive Fingerling Potatoes ,Truffle Salt, Roasted Garlic Aioli

Miso Caramel Brussel Sprouts, Chili Crisp, Lime

Deviled Eggs, Crispy Pancetta, Fried Garlic, Caviar

Smoked Salmon Toast, Dill Whipped Cream Cheese, Crispy Capers, Pickled Onion Relish, Everything Bagel Seasoning

Everything Spiced Pigs in A Blanket, Chili Aioli

Fried Goat Cheese | Crushed Pistachios | Yuzu Aioli | Sea Salt | Honey

Crispy Hashbrown, Creme Fraiche, Chives, Caviar

Duxbury Oysters | Rose Chili Mignonette | Cocktail Sauce

Lemon Ricotta Toast, Seasonal Homemade Jam, Flaky Salt, Candied Sesame Cashews

Apple Cider Glazed Beignets, Cinnamon Sugar

MAIN COURSE

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Fried Cornflake Chicken Pimiento Cheese Biscuits, Green Onion Slaw | Chili Glaze

Crab Cake Benedict, Portugese English Muffin, Old Bay Hollandaise

Smoked Lox Bagel Bar Lox,Everything Spiced Cream Cheese | Fried Capers | Hard Boiled Eggs | Pickled Onions | Assorted Bagels

Brioche Cinnamon Cream French Toast, Espresso Granola Crunch | Chantilly Cream

Shakshuka, Fried Egg, Harissa Sauce, Feta, Cilantro Buttery Herb Toast

Pork Belly Eggs Benedict, Harissa Hollandaise, Stone Skillet English Muffin

DESSERT

All inclusive

Pot Style Clambake

STARTER

All inclusive

Farmers Market Salad with Farmers Cheese & Lemon Honey Shallot Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Clam or Portuguese Chorizo Oyster Chowder

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Steamer Clams, Mussels, Linguica or Hot Italian Sausage, Gold Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Fried Garlic Dipping Butter, Herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake & Chantilly Cream

Fall in New England

STARTER

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Lemon Turmeric Poppy Seed Arugula Salad Radishes, Chiogga Beets, Crispy Chickpeas, & Whipped Tarragon Goat Cheese

Duxbury Oysters, Cucumber Chili Mignonette & Cocktail Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Harissa Honey Carrot Salad, Farmers Cheese, Pistachios, Mint & Basil

Fried Delicata Squash Rings & Cranberry Aioli

Curry Sweet Potato Empanadas & Cilantro Mint Chutney

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Seared Ribeye, Rosemary Butter & Au Poivre Sauce with Crispy Potato Gratin

Citrus Glazed Duck Confit, Carrot Ginger Purée | Roasted Parsnips | Hazelnut Gremolata

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Rack, Potato Confit, Cilantro & Mint Chutney

Seared Crispy Garlic Halibut Ricotta Dumplings, Sweet Corn Beurre Blanc, Miso Honey Glazed Leeks, Heirloom Tomato & Fennel

DESSERT

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Valrhona Chocolate Pot De Creme with Hazelnut Crumble

Pana Cotta with Orange Blossom Honey & Pepita Brittle

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Chef Jillian's reviews

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8 services

Jillian was just fantastic! Super responsive from the get go, and thoughtful especially considering the quick turnaround of the request. The food was so delicious special kudos to the harissa carrot salad and the unique twist on the potatoes. I would highly recommend Jillian and we will look forward to hiring her again!