Chef Joshua Williams
Private Chef In DanburyGet to know me better
Passionate Chef with 17 years of experience in the industry serving CT, VT, NH, NY, NJ, RI and Mass.
Joshua Williams | Private Chef
Elevate your next event with an exclusive culinary experience. With over 17 years of experience building culinary teams and more than seven years as a Private Chef, I’ve successfully delivered hundreds of services across New England, New York, and New Jersey. My talented team and I specialize in creating bespoke dining experiences tailored to your unique vision.
Whether you’re hosting an upscale casual gathering, a milestone birthday, or a sophisticated fine dining celebration, we curate menus that cater to all dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb options. Our focus on expertly prepared steak and seafood, complemented by Mediterranean and Asian fusion influences, ensures each meal is not just exceptional but truly memorable.
Committed to farm-to-table freshness, we source the finest local ingredients to guarantee that every dish bursts with flavor and quality. Let’s collaborate to craft a personalized menu that will delight your guests and create lasting memories.
Contact me today to discuss how we can bring your culinary vision to life!
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Make your next event unforgettable with Joshua Williams and our dedicated culinary team.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Not just my job but my passion. Everyone has different preferences on cuisine and I'm here to present a unique solution by finding what you truly want
I learned to cook at...
I went to the Culinary and Wine Institute at Carolina. I have also worked as a Chef and Manager for over 10 years.
A cooking secret...
My secret is fresh organic ingredients locally sourced when available along with timeless flavor combinations and plenty of technique.
My menus
Caramelized Onion and goat cheese crostini with balsamic reduction and thyme
Beetroot Salad with roasted and pickled beets, basil, and microgreens(GF, V, Veg, CF)
Cheese Board with local and specialty cheeses
Caramelized pear and Frisee Salad with gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and wild honey vinaigrette
Roasted Tomato Bisque with Parmesan Crisps
Vegetarian French Onion Soup with Aged Greyure
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Creme Fraiche
Tofu Tikka Masala with Spicy Tadka, White Basmati and Cilantro
Fried Chicken(mushroom) with a sweet and sour Vermouth reduction on buttery mash and roasted butternut squash
Black Garlic Seared Tofu with Crispy Rice, fried garlic chips and roasted chili puree
Thai Red Tofu Curry with basmati
Mushroom Diane with 2 different tree types of mushrooms on top of fragrant white basmati
Banana bread pudding with Salted Caramel Drizzle
Chocolate Mousse with coffee and sea salt, crispy and melted chocolate
Port Poached Pear with Cardamom Anglaise
Chocolate Ganache Cake with melted chocolate
Lemon cheesecake Mousse with poached Peaches and almond crumble
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A5 Wagyu Beef Tartar on layered crispy fried potato topped with cured egg and osetra caviar
Bluefin Tuna Churro torched with sweet rice and fresh wasabi
Seaweed Salad
Miso Soup with soft tofu
Flame Torched Wagyu Onigiri on Sushi Rice
Japanese A5 Ribeye Wagyu seared bites with garlic chips, soy sauce, and green onions on the side served with red pepper and brocolli and a side of rice
A5 Hokkaido Strip Wagyu seared and cut in cubes to your liking
Banana bread pudding with Salted Caramel Drizzle
Chocolate Ganache Cake with melted chocolate
Port Poached Pear with Cardamom Creme Anglaise
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Filet and Arugula Flatbread with white Bean Hummus and pickled red onion and pine nuts
Tuna Crudo sliced thin with capers, white balsamic reduction, superior evoo and bean sprouts
Pork Dumplings with salty, sour dipping sauce
Seared Large Bay Scallops with Cilantro Lime Gremolata and pickled radish
Fall Charcuterie with local cheeses and uncured meats
Honeynut Squash Raviolis with brown butter sage
Jumbo Shrimp Tempura with sweet and sour chili sauce
Tuna Tartar with Wakame Edamame Salad, avocado and Crispy wontons
Wagyu sliders caramelized onions, truffle cheese with a lemon aioli on a homemade bun
Roasted Tomato Bisque with Parmesan Crisps
Beetroot Salad with roasted and pickled beets, basil, goat cheese puree and microgreens
French Onion with Aged Greyure
Roasted Honeynut Squash Soup with Spiced Creme Fraiche
Prime Grade NY Strip Steak with black garlic vinaigrette , black garlic cream pomme puree
Hoisin Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with Thai Basil Gremolata and pickled radish with crispy rice
Branzino seared with a white wine reduction, pickled shallots on a bed of creamy risotto
Maine Lobster Risotto with aged Parmesan
Swordfish with roasted tomato chevre butter sauce on a bed of mushroom risotto
Rosemary Garlic Marinated Lamb chops, parmesan risotto and roasted sweet potato
Braised Short Ribs with a tomato red wine sauce, pomme puree and roasted brocolli
Black Garlic Marinated Tofu with peppers, crispy rice and fried garlic
Caramelized Croissant Banana bread pudding with Bourbon Salted Caramel
Chocolate Mousse with coffee and sea salt, crispy and melted chocolate
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse with Port Poached Pears and almond crumble
Apple Confit with Salted Caramel, anzac crisp and burnt butter ice cream
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Jumbo Shrimp Tempura with sweet and sour chili sauce
Fall Charcuterie with local cheeses and cured meats
Caramelized Onion and goat cheese crostini with balsamic reduction and thyme
Lime Cured Salmon, avocado, pickled red onions on crispy rice
Asian Pork dumplings seared, fried or steamed
Tuna Tartare, wakame edamame salad, avocado and wonton chips
Tuna Crudo sliced thin with capers, white balsamic reduction, superior evoo and bean sprouts
Large Massachusettes Scallops with cilantro lime gremolata and pickled radish
Honeynut Squash Raviolis with brown butter sage and lemon
Wagyu Sliders caramelized onions, truffle pecorino and lemon aioli
Tradional Antipasta
Beetroot Salad with roasted and pickled beets, basil, goat cheese puree and microgreens
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche
Roasted Local Tomato Bisque with parmesan crisp
Exotic Mushroom Espuma Soup
Lobster, lemon butter foam, caviar, crostini
Turkey Ballentine with Cornbread dressing, cranberries, turkey reduction, pomme puree, carrots and seared onions
Wagyu Wellington with Beef Demi, pomme puree and carrots
Roasted Duck with cranberry puree, roasted fall vegetables and a sweet port wine reduction
Black Garlic Prime Ribeye with pomme puree, red wine caramelized onions
Apple Confit with Salted Caramel, anzac crisp and burnt butter ice cream
Chocolate Ganache Cake with vanilla bean whipped cream and mini chocolate truffle
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse with Port Poached Pears and almond crumble
Caramelized Croissant Banana bread pudding with Bourbon Salted Caramel
Custard Ice Cream with layers of salted caramel and biscoff cookie
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Caramelized Onion and goat cheese crostini with balsamic reduction and thyme
Steak and shrimp enfolds with Smoky garlic butter
Fall Charcuterie board
Seared large bay scallops with brown butter, oregano and lemon
Wagyu Beef Sliders with aged cheddar and picked shallot
Beet Pickled Curry Deviled Eggs
Confit Pork Belly with crispy skin housemade BBQ sauce
BBQ glazed sweet potatoes with toasted walnuts
Parmesano Reggiano Stuffed Mushrooms with Thyme
Cranberry arugula salad with honey balsamic
Olive Oil Roasted Beet with apple and Feta salad with Balsamic Reduction and Thyme
Anchovy Caesar Salad
Olive oil toasted crouton wrapped with Procioutto and Parmeggiano Reggiano dipped in fig jam
Couscous Stuffed Eggplant with lemon Tahini
Butternut Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche
Procioutto wrapped figs, toasted walnuts and balsamic reduction
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Bacon and Mushrooms creamy mash roasted squash
Brown butter Lemon Swordfish with fried capers mushroom risotto and sweet carrots
Chicken Picatta with lemon butter and capers on a bed of vegetable risotto
Branzino seared with a Roasted Red Pepper Romesco and Pickled Red Onions on a bed of vegetable risotto
Prime Ribeye red wine gastriche and a dollop of seared Foie Gras with seasonal veg and parmesan risotto
Marinated Lamb Chops, mustard aioli on a bed of Parmesan risotto and roasted fall vegetables
Trout with a mushroom puree, crispy skin chips on fall veggies
Prime NY Strip with Black garlic on a bed of buttery mash
Lobster Risotto with fresh lobster
Banana bread pudding with Salted Caramel Drizzle
Chocolate Ganache Cake
Chocolate Stuffed Pear with puff pastry and and salted caramel,
Chocolate Mousse with coffee and sea salt, crispy and melted chocolate
Port Poached Pear with Cardamom Anglaise
Apple Crumble with Ameretto caramel and custard ice cream
Lemon cheesecake Mousse with poached Pears and almond crumble
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Spring Charcuterie
Scallops Provencal with fresh herbs
Seared Large Bay Scallops with Cilantro lime Gremolata and pickled radish
Seared NY Duck Breast topped with lemon gremolata creamy fennel salad
Tuna Tartare, avocado, ponzu, homemade pickled ginger garnished with thai basil and crispy wonton
Sesame seared ahi tuna with pickled ginger and Sriracha on crostini
Ahi Tuna Salad with pickled ginger and peanut Asian dressing
Beetroot Salad with roasted and pickled beets, basil, goat cheese puree and microgreens
Anchovy Caesar Salad with crispy parmesan
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup with Parmesan crisps
Crispy Fennel and pistachio salad with lemon lime vinaigrette and mint
Branzino seared with a Roasted Red Pepper Romesco and Pickled Red Onions on a bed of vegetable risotto
Chilean Sea Bass with Hoisin Glaze and crispy rice topped with Cilantro Gremolata
Butter Poached Halibut with a basil tomato onion jam and vegetable risotto
Australian Wagyu with vermouth sauce, lemon brocollini and parmesan risotto
Pineland Farms local Prime Ribeye with black garlic cream French style mashed potatoes and seasonal veg
Crispy Duck, blackberry gastriche, crispy wonton shreds with creamy risotto
Marinated Lamb Chops, mustard aioli on a bed of Parmesan risotto and roasted Summer vegetables
Caramelized Croissant Banana bread pudding with Bourbon Salted Caramel
Cashew Paris Brest Desert
Chocolate Ganache Cake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Decadent dark chocolate mousse, crispy and melted chocolate
Lemon cheesecake Mousse with poached Pears and almond crumble
Lemon Raspberry pound cake with Raspberry sauce and lemon curd
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