Chef Jordan Chestnut

Private Chef In Washington

Hello, my name is Jordan Chestnut I currently run my own personal chef business called Chestnutunderground. I offer many different services through my business. Not only do I do personal chef work, but I also do private lessons as well as specialize in artisan chocolates for any kind of occasion. As far as my food I enjoy working with seasonal ingredients because they are ethical, of great quality, and nutritious. Furthermore, I absolutely love food and I believe that it comes through my cooking in a dynamic and soulful way. I would also like to add that I am very capable of working with vegetarians, vegans, and any other type of clientele with dietary restrictions.

What I enjoy the most about working with clients and food is that I can give the client exactly what they are looking for whether it be a home-cooked meal, high-quality food, or a satisfied and well-nourished stomach.

For me, cooking is...

My Passion and my lifestyle

I learned to cook at...

Culinary degree-Johnson and Wales University in Providence Rhode Island. I have worked at several Michelin star restaurants over the last 12 years

A cooking secret...

Time, seasoning, and patience are some of the most important techniques to master when it comes to cooking delicious food

My menus

Central American inspired Menu

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Ceviche with fresh red snapper, avocado, lime, cilantro, chili and shrimp or bay scallops

FIRST COURSE

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Slow cooked lamb or beef birria soup with garlicky tostones (fried plantains)

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled octopus with habanero hot sauce and pumpkin puree

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Fried churros with cinnamon sugar and sweetened condensed milk

New American inspired menu

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Seasonal Salad of radicchio, butter lettuce, sautéed mushrooms and XO sauce vinaigrette

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Pan seared scallops with creamy corn soup and fresh herbs

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Grilled T- bone steak to share- chimichurri sauce and potato puree

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Coconut milk panna cotta with honey, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes

Soul food inspired menu

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Crab cakes with lemon aioli and fresh vegetable pickles

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Grilled sword fish with puerto rican sofrito, sweet potato puree, and spicy collard greens

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Caribbean Style Oxtail stew with scotch bonnet pepper and creamy corn grits

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Chocolate Molten Lava cake, chocolate ganache center, creme anglaise

Spanish Inspired Menu

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Grilled leeks with sherry and grapefruit vinaigrette

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Seafood and chicken paella- to share

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Pan Roasted Ribeye steak with romesco sauce, charred sweet peppers, and garlic confit

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Seasonal Fruit tart with soft vanilla whip cream

French Inspired Menu

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Vichyssoise leek and potato soup with potato chips

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Pan seared scallops with butter, lemon and shoyu sauce

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Pan Roasted duck brushed with honey, calabrian chili served with jus and citrus endive salad

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Chocolate molten lava cake, espresso ganache center, and creme anglaise

Mediterranean Inspired Menu

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Shakshuka with baked eggs, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, and garlic bread- to share

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Grilled salmon seasoned with chili flakes, coriander, oregano and smoked paprika. Served with a yoghurt tahini sauce. Fennel apple salad with lemon-herb vinaigrette

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Beef tagine stew with medjool dates and pomegranate. Seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, tomato, smoked paprika and cinnamon

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Cardamom or honey flavored creme brûlée with fresh fruit

Asian inspired Menu

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Koji marinated chicken skewers

FIRST COURSE

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