Chef Jose Baranenko

Personal Chef In Longwood

I am a professional Chef with more than 20 years experience in multiples fields. I defined my style as "Hispanic contemporary"

I have been part of different culinary lines. i worked , Italian, Greek, Mexican, Latin, Mediterranean and my true passion Spaniard cuisine which i found at "Mi Tomatina Paella Bar" from 2010 to 2015 in Winter Park Fl. as the Executive Chef .

In 2015 I had a great experience at "Pepe's Cantina" in Winter Park Fl. as Executive Chef. A Mexican restaurant with a Southern Mexican accent and a contemporary vibe.

In 2018 I decided it was time to open my own business as a Personal Chef/cater. Since then I have been cooking with more passion than ever and having the opportunity to use all the knowledge acquired through these years to please my clients.

"Cooking to live and living to cook"

CHEF NENKO

For me, cooking is...

My life, I don't see myself doing anything else.

I learned to cook at...

Professionally at "Le Cordon Bleu ".

A cooking secret...

Treat ingredients with respect. Do what you love. Keep it simple, but bold flavors/ presentation.

My menus

CUCINA ITALIANA FOODIES

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

ASPARAGI IN SFOGLIA /Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Puffs with Four Italian Cheeses and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

FOCACCIA// Italian flat bread, topped with sundrie tomato pesto, prosciutto, goat cheese, black olives/ caramelized onions, olive oil

ARANCINI//Sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese/ prosciutto, and spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce

CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARMESAN FRITTERS // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella

SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread

ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CAESAR SALAD// petite romaine lettuce, prosciutto, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing

STRACCIATELLA// Italian chicken- egg drop soup. Shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs

SALATA// greens, tomato cherry, red onions, cucumber, vinaigrette

MINESTRONE// Italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth

COUNTRY SALATA// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, ricotta cheese, almonds, zucchini, radishes, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette

CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

PESCE DEL GIORNO (Catch of the day)// pan seared fish wrapped with prosciutto, topped with pizzaiola sauce

FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil

PESCE DEL GIORNO// Catch of the day) with salsa verde,fresh herbs, capers, and grilled fennel butter and white wine sauce

FILETTO alla Chianti and balsamic demiglaze

FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions

FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce

OSSOBUCO, 5 hours low and slow cooked beef or pork shank in Chianti red wine, stock, vegetables, and aromatics

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, ricotta, fontina, parmesan cheeses. with creamy lemon/caper sauce

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna-cota with wild berries compote

TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur

AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

LEMONCELLO CREAM PIE/ crispy phyllo butter crust base, lemon zest

CUCINA ITALIANA 5 courses

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

ARANCINI// Sicilian fry crispy risotto rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, porcini mushroom, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce

CROSTINI/ fire roasted eggplant duxel,

CARPACCIO// thinly sliced filet, with arugula, radish, pickled mushrooms, spicy chili mustard oil, shaved parmigiano chees

OCTOPUS CARPACCHIO/ cooked and chilled, thinly sliced, pepperoncini, onions cippolini, fermented black garlic mostarda gremolata, sour dough crackers

SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread

ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CARPACCIO SALAD// golden beets, with arugula, watermelon radish, pickled mushrooms, spicy chili oil and pepperoncini

BURRATA SALAD/ burrata/ cucumber, arugula, basil-parmegiano dressing

ROASTED FENNEL-BEETS SALAD/ orange segments, pickle cippolini onions, mustard citrus dressing

RIBOLLITA/ hearty greens, meaty beans, and plenty of rich olive oil and umami-packed Parmesan

CREAMY PARMESAN MEATBALL SOUP

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

EGGPLANT ROLANTINI// tofu spinach tomato or mushroom filling, with cashew bechamel, plant base parmesan gratined

FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions

FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce

FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil

BROILED LOBSTER// stuffed with leeks and crispy garlic crumbs

IL POLPO/ Grilled ot stewed octopus, Mediterranean flavors

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (Italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

CHOCOLATE PANNA-COTA/ with roasted pistachio, baked merengue,

PUMPKIN-GINGERSNAP TIRAMISU// layers of pumpkin-mascarpone custard and gingersnaps brushed with Calvados syrup

TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur

SEMIFREDDO/ Italian semi-frozen ice-cream like dessert (pistaccio, capuchino, or butter scotch)

CANNOLI/ Crispy waffle tube filled with hazelnut ricotta, hazelnut praline, chocolate fudge

Mediterranean Family style service

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Gambas al ajillo// sizzling shrimp with garlic/sherry sauce. served with toast

Melitzanosalata// Greek style fired roasted eggplant, garlic and pepper dip with grilled pita bread

PINCHOS MORUNOS// choose 1 ( beef, pork, chorizo, or chicken) skewer with mojo Isleno verde

EMPANADA GALLEGA// puff pastry dough filled with your choice of (Spinach/cheese, beef OR chicken) served with smoked paprika aioli

CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Spaniard chorizo wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious

CROQUETAS// creamy bechamel dough, breaded and deep fried. Choice of Serrano ham, Shrimp, chorizo, Shitake mushrooms. Served with Jalapeno aioli

MEATBALLS/ pork-beef, roasted pepper and manchego sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

BUTTERNUT BISQUE// with pimenton croutons and honey cream fresh

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD// Mix greens, cheery tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoni, feta cheese, tzatziki dressing

SPRING SALAD// greens, Cherry tomatoes. pickle red onions, cucumber, peaches, Manchego cheese. Sherry vinaigrette

KISIR// Turkish salad/ Fine bulger wheat, chickpeas, golden raisins, almonds, medley peppers, red onions, garlic, pickles, parsley, mustard oil red wine vinaigrette

GAZPACHO// Andalusian chilled tomato, cucumber soup. Perfect for summer season. SUMMER SEASON

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

PAELLA// Shrimp, chicken, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas

GREEK STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, Kalamata, feta cheese with creamy lemon/dill sauce

CHICKEN ZATAR/ Grilled, Mediterranean flavors, lemon butter sauce

MUSAKA/ Greek style eggplant-pasta lasagna

SIRLOIN/ Grilled to perfection, garlic piquillo sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Flan// Spanish custard creamy and deliciously addictive

Crema catalana// creamy custard with hints of orange peel and cinnamon, with caramelized cristal sugar on top

LAVA CAKE// rich molten chocolate center lava

BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE// walnuts , and pasticcio crispy phyllo shell, with creamy citrus essent, and cheese creamy filling

LOUKOUMADES// Greek style fry donuts, almond-fig filling with rose/honey syrup

BAGHRIR/ Moroccan yeast pancake dressed with fruit compote and butter honey syrup

LATIN 21 FODDIES

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

CACHAPAS// sweet yellow corn mini pancakes with Hand cheese (Venezuelan spin of mozzarela cheese)/ fresh cream/ chives. (VENEZUELA/COLOMBIA)

EMPANADAS// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese- spinach, chicken, Or shrimp) served with chive jalapeno aioli (LATIN)

CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Latin sausage wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious, served with garlic-jalapeno sauce

PICANHA SLIDERS/ fired grilled picanha, thinly sliced, served in a bun with saute onions and peppers, greens

CAMARONES A AL DIABLA// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips

CEVICHE// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (VENEZUELA)

WATERCRESS CEASAR SALAD/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light Caesar dressing

PIZCA ANDINA/Traditional soup from los Andes, Venezuela. Chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables

STREET CORN SALAD/ Spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing

LATIN CAPRESE SALAD/ Grape tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, queso fresco, mint, basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

ASADO NEGRO/ Slow roasted beef with dark, rich raw brown sugar and molasses sauce. (VENEZUELAN)

CHILES RELLENOS // stuffed charred poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, sirloin steak, topped with tomatillo-cilantro salsa and sour cream

PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (BRASIL) BEST STEAK EVER!!

Chaufa, Peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (Chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables

SEAFOOD PAELLA// Scallops, prawns, chicken, mussel, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas

Chicken breast, pan roasted with Spanish sofrito sauce. BOLD FLAVORS

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// Rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ Beans/ zucchini/ asparagus/ broccoli/ Baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ arepitas con nata (corn meail cake with venezuelan sour cream)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)

Churros// dip fried yucca and potato dough, served with Mexican chocolate sauce or melao (raw brown sugar sauce)

BREAD PUDDING// Dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (LATIN)

FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)

HERBIVORES FAMILY STYLE

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fired roasted eggplant dip served with pan de pueblo (country bread)

Empanadas// flour dough filled with cheese potato spinach, served with tomatillo salsa

Cheese platter, assortment Basque cheeses served with fruit compote, cornichons, fruits, crakers and bread

CORN FRITTERS/ Crispy outside and creamy inside corn, jalapenos, onions fritters

HUMMUS/ chickpeas, sweet potato, garlic, spicy red olive oil, parsley, pita bread

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits

BROCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

POTATO LEEKS SOUP

Butternut bisque// with pimenton croutons and honey cream fresh

Mediteranean salad, lettuce, spinach, cheery tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoni, feta cheese, tzatziki dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

PAELLA// rice-saffron based dish from Spain with asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, carrots, zucchini, , edamame beans, , green beans, fire roasted red pepper

PASTA with mushrooms broccoli alfredo

VEGETARIAN COUSCOUS/ zucchini, carrots, onion, peppers, broccoli

ESCALIVADA/ Spaniard vegetable stew, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions, paprika, and spices

CHILES RELLENOS // roasted stuffed poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, pinto beans, spinach. Topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (MEXICAN)

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// Rice/ wild rice/ quinoa/ Beans/ zucchini/ asparagus/ broccoli/ Baby potatoes in butter and herbs/ fry yucca sticks/ root mash/ honey glazed carrot/ fried arepas (cornmeal bread cakes)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

BREAD PUDDING// Dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (LATIN)

APPLE PIE

CHURROS

Chocolate mousse with coffee cream anglaise

Mediterranean 5 courses

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

OCTOPUS/ greek style, grilled over fire, served with mint-lemon pesto

CROQUETAS// creamy bechamel dough, breaded and deep fried. Choice of Serrano ham, Shrimp or crab. Served with Jalapeno aioli

SOFT SHELL CRAB// tempura fried crab, open face montadito, saffron aioli, sliced fennel-arugula slaw

CAMARONES AL AJILLO// garlic shrimp, spicy paprika oil, fresh herbs, bread

EMPANADA GALLEGA// puff pastry dough filled with your choice of (cheese-spinach, oxtail, cod) served with smoked paprika aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CALDO GALLEGO, garlic beef or chicken broth with fried bread, flavorful, comforting

CANTALOUPE GAZPACHO// a contemporary version of the traditional chilled tomato soup. Refreshingly delicious. SUMMER SEASON

ALCACHOFAS// roasted artichoke, sprinkled with truffle parmesan cheese, and smoked paprika oil

ESCALIVADA// roasted peppers, roasted eggplant, roasted onions, marinarted in garlic and olive oil, served over toast

MELON CON JAMON// classic Spaniard tapa where sweet and savory complement each other in a perfect harmony

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

OXTAIL// low and slow braised with sherry, demiglace and fresh herbs

BROILED LOBSTER// stuffed with leeks and crispy garlic crumbs

FIDEUA PAELLA// Israeli cous cous-saffron based dish from Spain with chicken, prawn, squid, lobster tail fire roasted red pepper

CHULETON// ribeye streak cooked to perfection served with mojo Isleno red or green

SURF AND TURF// pan roasted fillet mignon, grilled Galician octopus, piquillo creamy sauce

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)//Garlic mashed potato/ Grilled polenta, arroz caldozo (Spaniard risotto), Israeli pearled couscous/broccolini, Asparagus, / Green beans/ brussel sprouts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

CREMA CATLANA// creamy custard with hints of orange peel and cinnamon, with caramelized cristal sugar on top. Spaniard version of creme brulee

FLAN// Classic sweet, creamy, silky custard

PASTEL DE NATA// a custard tart pastry with a crisp, flaky crust and a creamy custard filling

LECHE FRITA// fried custard, Spaniard classic

BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE// walnuts , and pasticcio crispy phyllo shell, with creamy citrus essent, and cheese creamy filling

CANNOLI/ Crispy waffle tube filled with hazelnut ricotta, hazelnut praline, chocolate fudge

CUCINA ITALIANA FAMILY STYLE

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

MOZZARELA STICKS with marinara sauce

ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers

ARANCINI// Sicilian fry crispy risotto rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce

CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARMESAN FRITTERS // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella

BRUSCHETTA/ Assorted spreads, tomato mozzarella, caramelized onions/roasted egg plant

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CEASAR SALAD// petite romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing

CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze

MINESTRONE// Italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth

STRACCIATELLA// Italian chicken- egg drop soup. Shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

CHICKEN or SIRLOIN PARMEGIANA/ flattened chicken Milanese with marinara sauce and gratin mix cheeses

CHICKEN CACCIATORE/ Pan roasted chicken breast with tomato, peppers, olives and caper cause

CATCH OF THE DAY /pan seared (grouper or mahi) with roasted red peppers, nuts and olive pesto

RAVIOLI/ stuffed pasta with cheese and spinach with your choice of vodka or pesto sauce

ALFREDO/ chicken, pork, or sirloin thinly sliced, pan fried and tossed in creamy 5 cheeses sauce

GREMOLATA/ grilled chicken, pork, or sirloin, topped with Italian style chimichurri

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic-parmesan mashed potato/ polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/ broccoli/ Asparagus, / Green beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur

PANNA-COTA/ with wild berries compote

CHOCOLATE PANNA-COTA/ with roasted pistachio

BRUTTI MA BUONI/ ugly but good, rustic style biscuit with vanilla sauce

LATIN 21 5 courses

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

CROCANTE DE MORCILLA// blood sausage wrapped with phyllo dough/ served with guacamole sauce (guasacaca). MODERN LATIN CUISINE

GATOR STREET TACOS/ corn meal fried gator meat, chipotle sauce, pickle onions, cilantro cabbage slaw

CAMARONES A AL DIABLA// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips

SHRIMP OR FISH AGUACHILE// cucumber, red onions, avocado, cilantro, in spicy chilled serrano green broth (MEXICO)

EMPANADAS// flour dough stuffed with your choice of (shrimp, lamb, or chorizo) served with chive jalapeno aioli

OCTOPUS SALPICON/ tender, flavorful chopped octopus, mixed with onion, pepper, fresh herbs, cilantro jalapeno tangy dressing, served on fried green plantains cups

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

ESQUITE/ roasted corn kernels mixed with onions, chiles, and aioli sauce, cotija cheese,

PALMITO SALAD// palm heart, Grape tomatoes, avocado, pickle pearl onions, Persian cucumber, champagne vinaigrette

BEET SALAD/ gold yukon potaoes, celery, orange segments, pickle onions, shaved fenel, cilantro avocado dressing

ENSALADA DE GALLINA// shredded chicken golden yukon potato salad, carrots/ peas, green apples, mustard chive aioli. VENEZUELAN

WATERCRESS CEASAR SALAD/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light Caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

CATCH OF THE DAY/ Pan fried grouper or snapper fillet, topped with creamy yellow pepper sauce, served over cilantro will rice and butter garlic green beans

CATCH OF THE DAY CORBULLON/ Pan roasted grouper or mahi filler, with saffron, tomato and peppers sauce, served over quinoa and roasted asparagus

PORK LOIN/ Stuffed with mofongo de yucca, with sofrito sauce, served over pan fried vegetables

PORCHETTA// Stuffed pork belly with aromatic, and tangy chimichurri, over Latin roots mash, and Vegetables

PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, with guacamole sauce, Over yucca fries

ASADO NEGRO/ Slow roasted beef with dark, rich brown sugar molasses demiglace sauce, Served over garlic mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)

Cherries poached in Chianti wine with mascarpone cream

TAMALITOS// Sweet corn cake, wrapped in corn husk, with pina colada pineapple sauce

FLAN// Classic sweet and creamy Latin custard

CUCINA ITALIANA FOODIES

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

ASPARAGI IN SFOGLIA /Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Puffs with Four Italian Cheeses and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

FOCACCIA// Italian flat bread, topped with sundrie tomato pesto, prosciutto, goat cheese, black olives/ caramelized onions, olive oil

ARANCINI//Sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese/ prosciutto, and spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce

CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARMESAN FRITTERS // golden brown crispy treats with spicy marinara sauce, and mozzarella

SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread

ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CAESAR SALAD// petite romaine lettuce, prosciutto, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, anchovy-garlic creamy dressing

STRACCIATELLA// Italian chicken- egg drop soup. Shredded chicken, spinach, basil, peas, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and eggs

SALATA// greens, tomato cherry, red onions, cucumber, vinaigrette

MINESTRONE// Italian sausage/ summer vegetables, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth

COUNTRY SALATA// Arugula, grilled and asparagus, ricotta cheese, almonds, zucchini, radishes, lemon Dijon mustard vinaigrette

CAPRESE SALAD/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

PESCE DEL GIORNO (Catch of the day)// pan seared fish wrapped with prosciutto, topped with pizzaiola sauce

FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil

PESCE DEL GIORNO// Catch of the day) with salsa verde,fresh herbs, capers, and grilled fennel butter and white wine sauce

FILETTO alla Chianti and balsamic demiglaze

FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions

FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce

OSSOBUCO, 5 hours low and slow cooked beef or pork shank in Chianti red wine, stock, vegetables, and aromatics

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, ricotta, fontina, parmesan cheeses. with creamy lemon/caper sauce

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna-cota with wild berries compote

TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur

AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

LEMONCELLO CREAM PIE/ crispy phyllo butter crust base, lemon zest

CUCINA ITALIANA 5 courses

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

ARANCINI// Sicilian fry crispy risotto rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, porcini mushroom, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce

CROSTINI/ fire roasted eggplant duxel,

CARPACCIO// thinly sliced filet, with arugula, radish, pickled mushrooms, spicy chili mustard oil, shaved parmigiano chees

OCTOPUS CARPACCHIO/ cooked and chilled, thinly sliced, pepperoncini, onions cippolini, fermented black garlic mostarda gremolata, sour dough crackers

SHRIMP SCAMPI// Sautee shrimps with butter garlic, white wine sauce and fresh herbs. with bread

ANTIPASTI // Cold meats, regional Italian cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, bread and crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CARPACCIO SALAD// golden beets, with arugula, watermelon radish, pickled mushrooms, spicy chili oil and pepperoncini

BURRATA SALAD/ burrata/ cucumber, arugula, basil-parmegiano dressing

ROASTED FENNEL-BEETS SALAD/ orange segments, pickle cippolini onions, mustard citrus dressing

RIBOLLITA/ hearty greens, meaty beans, and plenty of rich olive oil and umami-packed Parmesan

CREAMY PARMESAN MEATBALL SOUP

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

EGGPLANT ROLANTINI// tofu spinach tomato or mushroom filling, with cashew bechamel, plant base parmesan gratined

FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA// Beef tenderloin, topped with a melted Gorgonzola sauce, and crispy onions

FILETO alla PIZZAIOLA// with melted fontina cheese and red pepper and salami sauce

FRUTTI DI MARE// delightful seafood and tomato stew, topped with fennel leaves and and fresh basil

BROILED LOBSTER// stuffed with leeks and crispy garlic crumbs

IL POLPO/ Grilled ot stewed octopus, Mediterranean flavors

SIDES (CHOOSE 2)// garlic mashed potato/ Grilled or soft polenta (Italian grits) /parmesan risotto/broccolini/ Asparagus, / Green beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

CHOCOLATE PANNA-COTA/ with roasted pistachio, baked merengue,

PUMPKIN-GINGERSNAP TIRAMISU// layers of pumpkin-mascarpone custard and gingersnaps brushed with Calvados syrup

TIRAMISU// powerful layering of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits , rich cream made with mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar, sometimes spiced up with a drop of liqueur

SEMIFREDDO/ Italian semi-frozen ice-cream like dessert (pistaccio, capuchino, or butter scotch)

CANNOLI/ Crispy waffle tube filled with hazelnut ricotta, hazelnut praline, chocolate fudge

Mediterranean Family style service

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Gambas al ajillo// sizzling shrimp with garlic/sherry sauce. served with toast

Melitzanosalata// Greek style fired roasted eggplant, garlic and pepper dip with grilled pita bread

PINCHOS MORUNOS// choose 1 ( beef, pork, chorizo, or chicken) skewer with mojo Isleno verde

EMPANADA GALLEGA// puff pastry dough filled with your choice of (Spinach/cheese, beef OR chicken) served with smoked paprika aioli

CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Spaniard chorizo wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious

CROQUETAS// creamy bechamel dough, breaded and deep fried. Choice of Serrano ham, Shrimp, chorizo, Shitake mushrooms. Served with Jalapeno aioli

MEATBALLS/ pork-beef, roasted pepper and manchego sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

BUTTERNUT BISQUE// with pimenton croutons and honey cream fresh

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD// Mix greens, cheery tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoni, feta cheese, tzatziki dressing

SPRING SALAD// greens, Cherry tomatoes. pickle red onions, cucumber, peaches, Manchego cheese. Sherry vinaigrette

KISIR// Turkish salad/ Fine bulger wheat, chickpeas, golden raisins, almonds, medley peppers, red onions, garlic, pickles, parsley, mustard oil red wine vinaigrette

GAZPACHO// Andalusian chilled tomato, cucumber soup. Perfect for summer season. SUMMER SEASON

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

PAELLA// Shrimp, chicken, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas

GREEK STUFFED CHICKEN// spinach, artichokes, Kalamata, feta cheese with creamy lemon/dill sauce

CHICKEN ZATAR/ Grilled, Mediterranean flavors, lemon butter sauce

MUSAKA/ Greek style eggplant-pasta lasagna

SIRLOIN/ Grilled to perfection, garlic piquillo sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Flan// Spanish custard creamy and deliciously addictive

Crema catalana// creamy custard with hints of orange peel and cinnamon, with caramelized cristal sugar on top

LAVA CAKE// rich molten chocolate center lava

BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE// walnuts , and pasticcio crispy phyllo shell, with creamy citrus essent, and cheese creamy filling

LOUKOUMADES// Greek style fry donuts, almond-fig filling with rose/honey syrup

BAGHRIR/ Moroccan yeast pancake dressed with fruit compote and butter honey syrup

LATIN 21 FODDIES

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

CACHAPAS// sweet yellow corn mini pancakes with Hand cheese (Venezuelan spin of mozzarela cheese)/ fresh cream/ chives. (VENEZUELA/COLOMBIA)

EMPANADAS// flour dough filled with your choice of (cheese- spinach, chicken, Or shrimp) served with chive jalapeno aioli (LATIN)

CHORIZO EN GABARDINA// Latin sausage wrapped with puff pastry and baked to golden brown delicious, served with garlic-jalapeno sauce

PICANHA SLIDERS/ fired grilled picanha, thinly sliced, served in a bun with saute onions and peppers, greens

CAMARONES A AL DIABLA// pan seared shrimps tossed in garlic guajillo-chipotle sauce, served with chips

CEVICHE// citrus cured white fish, red onions, peppers, crispy plantains

FIRST COURSE

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BEETS AND POTATO SALAD// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (VENEZUELA)

WATERCRESS CEASAR SALAD/ bacon bits, croutons, green onions, light Caesar dressing

PIZCA ANDINA/Traditional soup from los Andes, Venezuela. Chicken broth, chicken, corn, potatoes, milk, green onion, vegetables

STREET CORN SALAD/ Spinach and kale, chilled roasted corn, cotija cheese and chipotle dressing

LATIN CAPRESE SALAD/ Grape tomatoes, strawberry, cucumber, queso fresco, mint, basil

MAIN COURSE

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ASADO NEGRO/ Slow roasted beef with dark, rich raw brown sugar and molasses sauce. (VENEZUELAN)

CHILES RELLENOS // stuffed charred poblano peppers with Oaxaca cheese, sirloin steak, topped with tomatillo-cilantro salsa and sour cream

PICAHNA// Fire roasted Brazilian steak, served with guacamole sauce (BRASIL) BEST STEAK EVER!!

Chaufa, Peruvian style fried rice, choose 4 ingredients (Chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops, wild mushrooms, hardy vegetables)/ eggs, carrots, vegetables

SEAFOOD PAELLA// Scallops, prawns, chicken, mussel, chorizo cook with rice in seafood-saffron broth/ roasted red peppers and sweet peas

Chicken breast, pan roasted with Spanish sofrito sauce. BOLD FLAVORS

DESSERT

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BIENMESABE (4 milks cake)// yellow sponge cake soaked in a milk and coconut mixture, topped with merengue boulee (VENEZUELA)

Churros// dip fried yucca and potato dough, served with Mexican chocolate sauce or melao (raw brown sugar sauce)

BREAD PUDDING// Dulce de leche brioche bread pudding drizzle with rum cream anglaise (LATIN)

FLAN// Classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (LATIN)

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Chef Jose's reviews

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Jose was absolutely amazing! Let me Create a menu and even when I forgot things on the menu or added people last minute he was able to adjust and be phenomenal I thank Jose so much for everything!

Chef Jose Nenko is as professional as they come. Communication via text and finally in person was on point. Showed up to our home on time. Very relatable and explained his methodology in cuisine. We ordered the “Camino De Santiago” which consisted of the Filet Mignon, Croquetas and Cordozo rice with the Baklava cheesecake for dessert. He has a good selection of herbs and spices that he infuses into his entrees. Our family enjoyed his visit and final results in dishes, which I can describe as a well balanced combination of spices and flavor. I highly recommend.

Delicious food would book again!

The food was amazing! We rented the house and the kitchen was not up to a chef's standards but the did great. Private Feedback: Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

Completely amazing! The Chef was super friendly and talented. He created amazing dishes and made the experience so much fun! I highly recommend this if you’re in the area.

I got this meal as a gift for someone and she had an amazing experience! She would highly recommend! Private Feedback: Thank you so much - Sabrina and Jeff were raving about the food! Annabelle

José was absolutely amazing! He arrived early and came fully prepared to cook the best brunch ever! All of the ingredients were very fresh and all of the herbs came directly from his garden! The crab cake Benedict’s brunch with shrimp empanadas and handmade guacamole was outstanding! Well done Jose! We highly recommend him and will gladly hire him again!

Chef Jose was amazing! He followed all dietary restrictions of the group and made the whole experience incredible. He cleaned everything and we didn't have to lift a finger. He even brought flowers and a small toy for my 4 yr old. Will definitely have him back when we visit again

Chef Nenko and his team were amazing. From the moment of contact, to attentive and consistent communication, to the pricing, to creating a delicious and special menu that delivered excellent flavors particularly for one person in our group who has a serious gluten and dairy allergy- the experience was incredible! Highly recommend!

Absolutely fantastic !

We booked a private chef to make a birthday dinner special, and Chef Nenko (Juan) came through to make it special. The food was thoughtful, well executed, and fresh. We enjoyed every dish and enjoyed conversation. I don’t think you could go wrong with booking Chef Nenko, as it is clear that he takes pride in his business.

10 out of 10! Chef Jose provided an exceptional private dining experience for my extended family of 8 that deserves a 10 star rating! We had folks with some dietary preferences and he thoughtfully curated a menu to cater to our preferences. Each dish was not only visually stunning, but also cooked to perfection. Beyond his culinary skills, his professionalism also stood out where he communicated frequently with me before the dining experience to ensure he creates a memorable experience for us. Thank you Chef Jose for an extraordinary evening! Private Feedback: Thank you for a magical evening Chef Jose!

He was amazing. Food was perfect. We needed to expedite the experience and he was able to make it work without sacrificing any quality.

Great setup!

Very attentive, has great stories. Food was amazing! Private Feedback: it was a great pleasure having you cook for us yesterday.

Chef Jose did a great job for my boss and his team. They told me he arrived exactly on time, was very friendly, and left the kitchen in better shape than when he started (he cleaned and organized for us!). Plus, he and the team were super responsive to all of our questions before this experience. Private Feedback: Thank you SO much for everything! My team is happy, so I am happy!

The Gator tacos were amazing! All food prepared by Jose was delicious, well laid out and cooked to perfection. Jose was very thoughtful with the place and did an amazing job with plating the food, sharing some good stories and cleaning up afterwards. We will definitely be using him again next time we are in Orlando. Private Feedback: Thank you Jose for taking time to provide us such culinary delights. Every dish was a great and the gator tacos were a treat. We will be in touch next time we are back in town.

Everything was amazing, chef Jose is an amazing guy and chef, his food is absolutely out of this world delicious and he is very thoughtful, it was my mother’s birthday and he brought flowers for her. I would love to have chef Jose over again in the future!

Don’t know where to start other than the food and dessert was very exquisite and filling. Spices were great and most of it coming grown from his home! He went out of his way to set up the table, pour us our drinks, made everything work with the limited items we had available. He was very respectful, kind and friendly. I would love to book another experience with him. Private Feedback: Thank you for the wonderful food and experience! I would definitely book again during future vacations here! Will also refer you to all my friends and coworkers :)

Chef Nenko arrived a couple hours ahead of time for prep and cooking for our meal for 4. We all were 100 percent satisfied and overwhelmed by the flavors and presentation of the dishes… we will definitely be using Chef Nenko again! Much appreciated for a easy in home birthday meal for my wife..

Jose was absolutely amazing! Let me Create a menu and even when I forgot things on the menu or added people last minute he was able to adjust and be phenomenal I thank Jose so much for everything!

Delicious food would book again!

The food was amazing! We rented the house and the kitchen was not up to a chef's standards but the did great. Private Feedback: Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

Completely amazing! The Chef was super friendly and talented. He created amazing dishes and made the experience so much fun! I highly recommend this if you’re in the area.

I got this meal as a gift for someone and she had an amazing experience! She would highly recommend! Private Feedback: Thank you so much - Sabrina and Jeff were raving about the food! Annabelle