Chef John Stuart

Private Chef In Laguna Beach

Multiple award-winning and Three Star Michelin trained chef, born in Sussex (UK), speaks English and French.  Worked around the world in multiple cultures. natural leadership skills and a love to teach and educate. A  good sense of humor and a passion for world cuisine. Also trained and qualified in bakery, desserts, and high-quality celebration cakes. Can work with all dietary requests and has an extended repertoire of healthy, vegetarian, and vegan menus. HACCP trained and qualified in food safety and operates to the highest health and safety standards.

Awards

Winner of the Roux Scholarship

Winner of the William Heptinstall Award for chefs.

Winner of the Young Chef of the Year

Winner of the Chef of the Year (price for professionalism)

Academie Culinaire De France Commis Chef of the Year award,

The restaurant worked Michelin-rated

Le Soufflé, Hotel Intercontinental. Park lane London 1 star Michelin

The Counaught Hotel Mayfair London 2 star Michelin

Le Gavroche Mayfair London 3 star Michelin

The Waterside Inn Bray UK 3 star Michelin

L’Amandier Mougins South of France 2 star Michelin

Moulin de Mougins South of France 3 star Michelin

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is entertaining, creating experiences and memories for your guests and friends.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in Three Star Michelin restaurants, my two favourite, The Waterside Inn (Roux Brothers) and the Moulin de Mougins, South of France.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen, listen to the customer, buy the best ingredients, use my 25 years of experience and techniques and have fun.

My menus

Family style Mediterranean meal

STARTER

All inclusive

-Tomato confit Bruschetta with Parmesan Shards

-Chilled Cucumber and House-made Red Pepper Hummus

-Olive Tapenade, French Toast, and sour Cream

-Mini Arancini with Spicy Tomato and Red Pepper Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

-Sydney Caesar Salad, crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble

-Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto, Parmesan and Fresh Herbs

- Mixed Berry Salad on a bed of Avocado Crème, with baby Arugula, goats cheese crumble and caramelized Pecans tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette

-BBQ Spanish Octopus with Moroccan Cous Cous salad, Chorizo, Crispy potatoes fresh Lemon

-Cacio e Pepe

Asparagus and artichoke risotto, Parmesan and fresh herbs

Black Mussels, Linguine, fresh Tomato with garlic parsley croutons

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

-Harissa Spiced Salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with Moroccan Couscous

-Flat Iron Steak, wild Honey, and Balsamic Charred with Greek Lemon Rice and roasted Almond Bean Salad

-Char Grilled New York Steak, Wild Mushrooms, Green Pepper Cream and Truffle Fries

Sautéed lemon-scented Chicken Breasts, wild Fennel, and Rosemary with grilled Garlic Potatoes

-Moroccan Lamb stew with Fattoush salad and Lebanese Rice

Suggest you favorite main course

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

French Apple Tart with Vanilla ice cream

-Vanilla Creme Brûlée with mixed berries and biscotti

Almond Frangipane Tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream

-Flourless Chocolate cake made with Ground Almonds served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

French clasics

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Smoked Salmon, sour cream, chives and lemon

Stuffed mushrooms with zucchini and thyme stuffing and herb crust

Warm Goats cheese on Brioche with pickled Pear

Baked Oyster with Swiss cheese glaze

Tomato confit, Basil on crispy French bread

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad

Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna

Ceviche of Salmon and Crab with chili, lime, coriander and citrus fruit

Fresh pumpkin ravioli, olive oil emulsion with toasted pine nuts and fresh sage

Country house pate with warm Brioche and Pickles

French vegetable soup au pistou

Seared sesame spiced crusted tuna with French dressing and snow pea salad

Classic French Onion Soup

Moules Mariniere, Cream, White Wine, Fresh Herbs with Crusty Bread

Black Mussels,, fresh Tomato with garlic parsley croutons

Shrimp, avocado and mango salad with a mayonaise fresh herb dressing (extra costs may apply)

Pan seared Sea scallops, Celeriac puree and Smoked Bacon Sesame Seed crust

Warm goats cheese salad with lardons of Bacon and fresh figs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Corn fed chicken, milk-poached breast with morels, slow roast leg with thyme and tomato confit

Pan seared Duck Breast with green pepper sauce dauphinoise potatoes and french beans

Hand Dived Scallop Ravioli, Tomato Confit and Champagne butter

Bouillabaisse, Classic French provencal seafood dish

Oven roasted sea bass, ratatouille and basil, fondant potatoes

Roasted Herb crusted Rack of Lamb, Ratatouille, Paris Mash and Lamb Jus

Fillet of Beef, sauce au Poivre, Gratin Potatoes and French beans

Coq au Vin, creamy Mash, wild mushrooms and Braised red wine Shallots

Pan Seared Swordfish, Provencal Herb Crust, Confit Baby Tomatoes and Sweet Potato Puree

Char Grilled New York strip steaks, grilled Provencal vegetables, gratin potatoes and confit tomato and Chefs Herb Butter

Herb crusted Halibut filet on fondant potatoes, Cherry Tomato and herb dressing and Basil oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate and pistachio tart with Raspberry sorbet

Apple Tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream

Almond Frangipane Tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream

Tart Citron with berry compote and heavy cream

Fresh Vanilla bean Crème Brulee

Chefs John's favorite delight surprise dishes

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Choose 2 dishes

Warm Goats cheese on Brioche topped with fresh figs

Scottish Smoked Salmon, chilled cucumber and sour cream on French toast

Baked Oyster with baby Spinach and Cream Cheese glaze

Tomato bruschetta with Parmesan shards

Pulled Pork on crisp tortillas with red Slaw and Green Salsa

-Pear and Prosciutto Crostini with Cream Cheese and Honey

-Spicy Italian Meatballs with Mozzarella and fresh Basil

-Mini Arancini with Spicy Tomato and red Pepper Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chilled Leek and Potato Soup with Thai Chili Crab

Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad

Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna

Fresh wild mushroom fettuccini with white wine and basil sauce,

Asparagus and artichoke risotto, Parmesan and fresh herbs

Blackened Grilled Tuna with a warm Sicilian Style Salad, served with hot crusty Olive bread

Ceviche of Salmon and Fresh scallops with chili, lime, coriander and citrus fruit

Baby spinach and ricotta ravioli, tomato and white wine basil sauce

Capresse Salad with Pesto,Grilled Peaches and Grilled Bread

Sydney Caesar Salad (crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble)

-Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle risotto, Parmesan and fresh Herbs

-BBQ Spanish Octopus with Moroccan Cous Cous salad, Chorizo, Crispy potatoes fresh Lemon

-Crispy Shrimp with Sweet and Sour Peppers dip and Vietnamese Salad

-Chefs Johns Fish and Chip Taco with spring Pea slaw and Tartar dressing

-Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Celeriac Puree and Bacon sesame seed Crust and sweet pea jus

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Duck two way. Slow roasted Pekin Duck Breast, citrus glaze and duck leg confit and baby greens and herb salad

Cioppino Seafood Stew and herb infused linguine with toasted Ciabatta

Char Grilled New york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato

Grilled lobster, garlic butter, fondant potatoes and Caesar salad. (Add $10)

Fillet of Wagyu Beef, sauce au Poivre, Gratin Potatoes and French beans

Linguine Piccole with Grilled Swordfish, wild baby Fennel and a Light Anchovy Sauce

Herb crusted Halibut filet on fondant potatoes, Tuscan Tomato dressing and Basil oil

Pan seared Halibut fillet with Paris mash cardamom baby pea sauce and glazed carrots

Roast rack of New Zealand Lamb Herb crusted, grilled italian vegetables and Paris Mash

Seared fillet of Salmon, Paris Mash, Grilled Asparagus and a Moroccan Tomato Dressing

Prime Filet of Beef wellington glazed red wine shallot sauce, Creamed potatoes and fresh greens

-Crispy Pork Belly with Asian Green Salad and Wild Garlic Potatoes

-Char Grilled Rib Eye, Wild Mushrooms, Green Pepper Cream and Truffle Fries

-Crispy Duck Breast, Red Coconut Curry, Glazed Pineapple with Egg Noodles and Asian Greens

-Pan roasted Pork tenderloin, Grain Mustard, smashed pee wee pots and honey glazed Brussel sprouts

-Seared Wagyu Beef Filet with Bubble and Squeak, Yorkshire pudding and Horseradish

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon and lime tart with berry compote and heavy cream

Apple Tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream

Tirami- su

Italian Almond Tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream

Fresh Vanilla bean Crème Brulee

Hot Raspberry Soufflé with Raspberry sauce

Warm Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream

Chefs john's Classic favorite surprise dishes

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Choose 2 dishes

-Pear and Prosciutto Crostini with Cream Cheese and Honey

Bruschetta with fresh tomato confit and basil oil

Cucumber and Hummus bites

Fresh Tuna Ceviche Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa

-Warm brioche with goat's cheese, Arugula, and Pickled Pear

-Olive Tapenade, French Toast, and sour Cream

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

-Seared and Spiced Ahi Tuna with Thai Dressing, Micro Herb Salad and pickled Peppers,

-BBQ Spanish Octopus with Moroccan Cous Cous salad, Chorizo, Crispy potatoes fresh Lemon

-Beet Tartar Salad on warm Brioche with baby salad

-Sydney Caesar Salad, crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble

- Mixed Berry Salad on a bed of Avocado Crème, with baby Arugula, goats cheese crumble and caramelized Pecans tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Tagliatelle With zucchini, peas, and basil cream

-Cacio e Pepe

-Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto, Parmesan and Fresh Herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

-Char Grilled Rib Eye, Wild Mushrooms, Green Pepper Cream and Truffle Fries

-Crispy Pork Belly with Asian Green Salad and Wild Garlic Potatoes

-Pan roasted Pork tenderloin, Grain Mustard, smashed pee wee pots and honey glazed Brussel sprouts

Blackened Grilled Tuna with a warm Sicilian Style Salad, served with hot crusty Olive bread

Coq au Vin, creamy Mash, wild mushrooms and Braised red wine Shallots

-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Paris Mash, Asparagus, and a Tomato Moroccan Dressing

-Harissa Spiced Salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with Moroccan Couscous

-Char grilled Filet Steak, red wine jus with potato gratin, and French Beans wrapped in smoked bacon

-Corn Fed Chicken Breasts stuffed with wild Mushrooms and Black truffle, served with Asparagus and Paris Mash

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

-Vanilla Creme Brûlée with mixed berries and biscotti

-Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream

-Eton Mess, Crispy Meringue, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Mixed Berries

-Apple Tarte au Tatin with fresh vanilla bean ice cream

-Flourless Chocolate cake made with Ground Almonds served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Family mexican sharing

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Choose 2 dishes

Guacamole, salsa, dips and chips

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Lime and chile crispy chicken Quesadillas, carnitas Quesadillas, Mexican bean Quesadillas (choose one)

Chili con Carne Stuffed Poblanos

Aguachile de Camaron, Shrimp cooked in lime and chile

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Mexican Street Corn, grilled and glazed with Cotija Cheese served with fresh Lime

Fresh Tuna Ceviche Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa

Crispy lemon Chicken Taco, Barbacoa Taco, Blackened white fish, BBQ Pork Rib Taco, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Pepper Taco (Choose two) all served with Slaws, salsas and sauces

Green Chile Braised Barbacoa Burritos

Mexican Rice with mixed chile peppers and fresh herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Dry rubbed Flank Steak with grilled Corn Spicy Tomato Salsa

Roasted Pork Volcanes al pastor topped with Oaxacan Cheese

Skirt Steak Tostadas with Cashew Salsa and Red Cabbage Slaw

Tequila and Lime Char Grilled Swordfish with Pico de Gallo

Grilled Shrimps in Garlic, Chile buttery sauce with Mexican Spicy Rice

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Caramel Flan

Churros with Hot Dipping Chocolate sauce

Chefs John's Gastronomic favorite surprise dishes

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

-Mini Arancini with Spicy Tomato and red Pepper Sauce

-Warm brioche with goat's cheese, Arugula, and Pickled Pear

-Carnitas, Red Slaw, Green Salsa on Tortilla

-Daily Ceviche on Lime Tortillas Green Salsa

-Pear and Prosciutto Crostini with Cream Cheese and Honey

-Tomato confit Bruschetta with Parmesan Shards

-Olive Tapenade, French Toast, and sour Cream

-Chilled Cucumber, Smoked Salmon, sour cream on Toast

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

-BBQ Spanish Octopus with Moroccan Cous Cous salad, Chorizo, Crispy potatoes fresh Lemon

-Cream of Lobster Bisque baked with crisp pastry topping

-Chilled creme Vichyssoise with buttered leek and angel hair fries

-Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto, Parmesan, and fresh Herbs

- Mixed Berry Salad on a bed of Avocado Crème, with baby Arugula, goats cheese crumble and caramelized Pecans tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette

-Beet Tartar Salad on warm Brioche with baby salad

-Seared and Spiced Ahi Tuna with Thai Dressing, Micro Herb Salad and pickled Peppers,

-Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Celeriac Puree and Bacon sesame seed Crust and sweet pea jus

Asparagus and artichoke risotto, Parmesan and fresh herbs

Capresse Salad with Pesto,Grilled Peaches and Grilled Bread

Blackened Grilled Tuna with a warm Sicilian Style Salad, served with hot crusty Olive bread

-Sydney Caesar Salad, crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

-Char Grilled Rib Eye, Wild Mushrooms, Green Pepper Cream and Truffle Fries

-Harissa Spiced Salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with Moroccan Couscous

-Cioppino Seafood Stew, parmesan polenta with toasted Ciabatta

-Oven Roasted Sea bass, ratatouille, herb olive oil with fresh spaghetti

-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Paris Mash, Asparagus, and a Tomato Moroccan Dressing

-Pan Seared Swordfish, Herb Crust, Tuscan tomato dressing, and Sweet Potato Puree

-Herb and Pepper pepper-crusted chateaubriand, Red wine Jus, Wild Mushrooms, Fondant potatoes, and Carved table-side

Char grilled Tenderloin Fillet Steak, wild baby fennel, tomato confit crispy Parmesan potatoes and Italian herb butter

Char grilled filet steak and lobster Thermidor with potato gratin and Caesar salad

Char Grilled New york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato and Roasted bay Potatoes with basil

-Char grilled Filet Steak, red wine jus with potato gratin, and French Beans wrapped in smoked bacon

-Roast Rack of New Zealand Lamb, provincial vegetables, Gratin Potatoes, and minted jus

-Crispy Duck Breast, Red Coconut Curry, Glazed Pineapple with Egg Noodles and Asian Greens

-Duck two-way, slow-roasted wood Duck breast, citrus glaze, and Duck leg confit and herb salad

-Classic Filet Mignon Au Poivre, Hand cut Truffle Fries and Ratatouille

-Classic Prime Filet Beef Wellington, red wine Pepper Sauce, Paris Mash, and fresh greens

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Almond Frangipane Tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream

-Eton Mess, Crispy Meringue, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Mixed Berries

-Apple Tarte au Tatin with fresh vanilla bean ice cream

-Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream

-Vanilla Creme Brûlée with mixed berries and biscotti

Chocolate and pistachio tart with Raspberry sorbet

-Flourless Chocolate cake made with Ground Almonds served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Mediterranean course meal

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Bruschetta

Parisian of Mixed Melon, Prosciutto, Watermelon minted Frappe

Stuffed mushrooms with zucchini and thyme stuffing and herb crust

Crudite, seasoned vegetables, Baby pea hummus, Baba Ganoush with creme Fraiche, Roasted Bell Pepper Aoili

Cucumber and Hummus bites

Sun-dried Tomato, Parmesan and Rosemary Palmiers

Caprese Skewers

Fresh fig and goat cheese on Brioche with a balsamic arugula salad

Baked Hummus in crispy Wontons

Grilled Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beet cured salmon gravlax with cucumber and dill salad

Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad

Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna

Capresse Salad with Pesto and Focaccia

Chilled Leek and Potato Soup with spicy Crab salad

Black Mussels, Linguine, fresh Tomato with garlic parsley croutons

Char Grilled octopus greek style with spicy potato salad

Asparagus and artichoke risotto, Parmesan and fresh herbs

Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce

Spinach and chickpea Falafels with a minted cucumber salad

Armenian Losh Kebab, Tabouli, minted Yogurt, Hummus and fresh Pita Bread

Grilled Shrimp with roasted garlic-Cilantro sauce and Lentils

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fillet of Beef en Croute with baby vegetables and red wine shallot sauce

Duck two way. Slow roasted Pekin Duck Breast, citrus glaze and duck leg confit and baby greens and herb salad

Hand Dived Scallop Ravioli, Tomato Confit and Champagne butter

Cioppino Seafood Stew, parmesan polenta with toasted Ciabatta

Chicken Capresse with basil fettuccine and heirloom tomato confit

Oven roasted sea bass, ratatouille, herb olive oil with fresh spaghetti

Char Grilled New york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Couscous salad

Moroccan Lamb stew with Fattoush salad and lebanese Rice

Char Grilled Lamb Cutlets with olive oil crushed potatoes and Tabouil Salad

Flat Iron Steak, wild Honey and Balsamic Charred with Greek Lemon Rice and roasted Almond Bean Salad

Slow cooked Lamb Shanks with Lemon, Dill and Feta

Sauteed Lemon scented Chicken Breasts, wild Fennel and Rosemary with grilled Garlic Potatoes

Harissa Spiced Salmon, yogurt fresh herb dressing with Moroccan Couscous

Grilled lobster, garlic parsley butter, fondant potatoes and Caesar salad (add $10)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon and lime tart with berry compote and heavy cream

Chocolate and pistachio tart with Raspberry sorbet

Apple Tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream

Tirami- su

Lemon Panna-cotta with fresh berries

Italian Almond Tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream

Spanish Flan

Churros, Hot chocolate and Caramel sauce

Loukoumades, warm with fresh Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Family Italian

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Choose 1 dish

Bruschetta

Fresh fig and goat cheese tart with a balsamic arugula salad

Crudite, seasoned vegetables, Baby pea hummus, Baba Ganoush with creme Fraiche, Roasted Bell Pepper Aoili

Parisian of Mixed Melon with Strawberry champagne Frappe

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Capresse Salad with Pesto and Focaccia

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan shards and fresh herbs

Char Grilled octopus greek style with spicy potato salad

Asparagus and artichoke risotto, Parmesan and fresh herbs

Steamed black mussels, tomato oregano and white wine,

Seared sesame spiced crusted tuna with Italian dressing and snow pea salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Capresse on a bed of fresh basil linguine

Pork loin cutlet Milanese with fresh tomato spaghetti

Sautéed Salmon Fillet on Basil mash, spring peas, lardons and champagne sauce

Grilled New york strip steaks, Fat Chips, Whipped herb butter, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato