Chef Johnny Carino Johnny Carino

Private Chef In St Simons Island

The namesake of the Johnny Carinos Restaurants founded in Ft. Collins Colorado in 1994.

I've been blessed to train all of the staff on great food and service. During my travels I have greatly focused on learning the cuisine and culture of each region and country.

My style of cooking is very straightforward. Each dish I create has no more than six ingredients .

My ingredients are locally sourced with a great focus on locally owned family growers, fishermen, and exclusive regional products.

In 2002 I launched my well watched and respected cooking series featured on PBS television.

Break Me Off A Piece of That was featured on the air for seven years in various markets across the United States.

Allow me to create memories to last you and your guest a lifetime in the comfort of your own home.

For me, cooking is...

My passion, my life, my gift to others. In return the memories I create for my clients live within my heart and soul.

I learned to cook at...

At 16 I enrolled, attended, and graduated from the prestigious Johnson & Wales University. I’ve Blessed ever since. 35 plus years doing what I love

A cooking secret...

Six or less locally sourced ingredients are my key to excellent cuisine. If it’s not quality it never touches my cutting board,

My menus

Coastal Georgia Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Penne Pasta, Fennel Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Basil, Roasted Garlic, EVOO

Georgia Shrimp and Grits

Hot Crunchy Georgia Shrimp Mango Chutney, Pineapple Mango Coulis

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butter lettuce, feta, heirloom tomatoes, olives

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, White Balsamic

Butter Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Purple Onions, Croutons, Basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Parmesan Crusted Flounder, Tomato Jam, Citrus Beurre Blanc, Broccoli Rabe, Herb Couscous

Twelve Spiced Local Grouper Georgia peach chutney lemon neuter blanc

Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Confit, Asparagus, Demi Glace

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Georgia Double Crust bread pudding

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganach Tarte, Graham Cracker Crust

Mediterranean Seafood

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Steamed mussels, clams saffron tomato fennel broth

Mediterranean Platter of Hummus, Takatora, Roasted Eggplant with Spices

Tuna Avocado Poke Tower

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butter lettuce, feta, heirloom tomatoes, olives

Heirloom To

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan Seared Scallops lemon thyme beurre tomato grapefruit jam

Fresh Georgia Shrimp and Cheese Grits, NOLA Bbq Sauce

Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Confit, Asparagus, Demi Glace

Roasted Pork Loin, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Potatoes and Sweet Onions, Red Wine Demi

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava

Tiramisu Espresso Cream

Assorted Fruit Crepes

Global Kitchen

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Penne Pasta, Fennel Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Basil, Roasted Garlic, EVOO

Shrimp Stuffed Portabella Lemongras, Spinach, Ginger

Mediterranean Platter of Hummus, Baba Gnahoush, Tzatziki, with Naan Bread

Asian BBQ Pork Riblets with Green Onion Pancake

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, White Balsamic

Butter lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, olives

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Georgia Shrimp and Cheese Grits, NOLA Bbq Sauce

Asian Seared Tuna, Fermented Black Bean Sauce, Stir Fry Vegetable

Beef and Chicken Duet. Tomato Bacon Jam and Mushroom Confit with Two Sauces, Potatoes Gratan, Asparagus

Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Confit, Asparagus, Demi Glace

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Georgia Double Crust Fruit Cobbler with Berry Coulis

Chocolate Almond Ganache, Slivered Almond Graham Cracker Crust, Macerated Berries

Southern Italian Family Style Platters

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, White Balsamic

Traditional Caesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Vegetables

Chicken Marsala

Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet Onions and Herbs

Scallopini Shrimp over Pasta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu Espresso Cream

Cannoli

Coastal Georgia Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Penne Pasta, Fennel Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Basil, Roasted Garlic, EVOO

Georgia Shrimp and Grits

Hot Crunchy Georgia Shrimp Mango Chutney, Pineapple Mango Coulis

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butter lettuce, feta, heirloom tomatoes, olives

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, White Balsamic

Butter Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Purple Onions, Croutons, Basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Parmesan Crusted Flounder, Tomato Jam, Citrus Beurre Blanc, Broccoli Rabe, Herb Couscous

Twelve Spiced Local Grouper Georgia peach chutney lemon neuter blanc

Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Confit, Asparagus, Demi Glace

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Georgia Double Crust bread pudding

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganach Tarte, Graham Cracker Crust

Mediterranean Seafood

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Steamed mussels, clams saffron tomato fennel broth

Mediterranean Platter of Hummus, Takatora, Roasted Eggplant with Spices

Tuna Avocado Poke Tower

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butter lettuce, feta, heirloom tomatoes, olives

Heirloom To

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan Seared Scallops lemon thyme beurre tomato grapefruit jam

Fresh Georgia Shrimp and Cheese Grits, NOLA Bbq Sauce

Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Confit, Asparagus, Demi Glace

Roasted Pork Loin, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Potatoes and Sweet Onions, Red Wine Demi

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava

Tiramisu Espresso Cream

Assorted Fruit Crepes

Global Kitchen

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Penne Pasta, Fennel Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Basil, Roasted Garlic, EVOO

Shrimp Stuffed Portabella Lemongras, Spinach, Ginger

Mediterranean Platter of Hummus, Baba Gnahoush, Tzatziki, with Naan Bread

Asian BBQ Pork Riblets with Green Onion Pancake

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, White Balsamic

Butter lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, olives

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Georgia Shrimp and Cheese Grits, NOLA Bbq Sauce

Asian Seared Tuna, Fermented Black Bean Sauce, Stir Fry Vegetable

Beef and Chicken Duet. Tomato Bacon Jam and Mushroom Confit with Two Sauces, Potatoes Gratan, Asparagus

Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Confit, Asparagus, Demi Glace

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Georgia Double Crust Fruit Cobbler with Berry Coulis

Chocolate Almond Ganache, Slivered Almond Graham Cracker Crust, Macerated Berries

Southern Italian Family Style Platters

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, White Balsamic

Traditional Caesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Vegetables

Chicken Marsala

Fingerling Potatoes with Sweet Onions and Herbs

Scallopini Shrimp over Pasta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu Espresso Cream

Cannoli

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Chef Johnny Carino's reviews

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7 services

We really enjoyed Johnny C! He made us a delicious dinner and was very friendly and accommodating! We would definitely use this service again!

Chef Johnny was amazing! Lots of great preparations weeks before the meal. Great ideas and communication. He was personable, attentive, prompt and cleaned up everything after! Great conversation and stories along the way…. Highly recommend him!

Chef Johnny Carino has been an absolute pleasure to work with! We are a luxury travel & concierge agency based out of Austin, TX. Our client was traveling to Sea Island, GA and we were searching for a reliable, professional, and attentive private chef for our high-end client who would be able to deliver the luxury experience our guests expect from all of our services. We were very fortunate to find Chef Carino! He has made this process seamless for us to coordinate. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a world-class touch. Thank you, chef!

We really enjoyed Johnny C! He made us a delicious dinner and was very friendly and accommodating! We would definitely use this service again!