Private Chef Joy Chef

I’m Nesha, a chef with eight years of experience specializing in Mediterranean cuisine. My culinary journey has taken me to Turkey, France, and Portugal, and now I’m based in the USA. I began my career in culinary school and have had the opportunity to work in high-end restaurants, including the Four Seasons Hotel Bosphorus. This experience helped me develop a passion for fresh, bold flavors.

I am dedicated to creating vibrant dishes that capture the warmth of the Mediterranean. Whether I’m preparing a refined dinner or a family-style feast, my goal is to craft unforgettable experiences through food, blending tradition with creativity.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a creative expression of love that brings people together through warmth and flavor.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from my mom, refined my skills at a culinary academy, and perfected them at the Four Seasons.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is always choosing fresh ingredients, making almost everything from scratch, and being passionate about bold flavors.

My menus

Surf and Turf

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Poached Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Dip Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Ceasar Salad with homemade Croissant Croutons

MAIN COURSE

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Fillet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce

Herb Butter Grilled Lobster Tail

Brown Butter Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Asparagus Spears topped with Bacon Bits

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse served with Raspberries and Fresh Whipped Cream

Mediterranean Essences

STARTER

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Homemade Creamy Hummus with Warm Pita

Homemade Tzatziki with Crudités

Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Crackers

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Green Salad with Red Vine Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Marinated Chicken Skewers

Grilled Steak Skewers

Mediterranean-Style Orzo or Rice Pilaf

DESSERT

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Baklava Cheesecake

French Inspired Plated Menu

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Homemade Sourdough Bread served with Garlic-Herb European Butter

Prosciutto-Wrapped Baked Brie: Creamy Brie cheese wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto and baked until golden and melty. Served with crostini and a side of fresh arugula lightly tossed in lemon vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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French Onion Tart: A buttery, flaky tart filled with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese, topped with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze

Salad Parisienne: A mix of baby greens and spinach, tossed with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. Garnished with crispy shallots and a touch of fresh tarragon

MAIN COURSE

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Duck Confit with Orange Sauce : Slow-cooked duck leg confit with crispy skin, served with a tangy and slightly sweet orange sauce made with fresh orange juice, and zest. Accompanied by roasted fingerling potatoes and sautéed broccolini with garlic

Fillet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce: Perfectly seared beef tenderloin topped with a rich red wine, mushroom and bone marrow Bordelaise sauce. Served alongside mashed potato and garlic-butter roasted brussels sprouts.

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb : Tender lamb with a Dijon and fresh herb crust, roasted to perfection. Served with sautéed asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes

Steak au Poivre: Pan-seared filet mignon coated in cracked black pepper, topped with a rich Cognac cream sauce. Accompanied by scalloped potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts

DESSERT

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Chocolate Fondant with Raspberry Coulis: Molten chocolate cake with a rich, gooey center. Paired with a tangy raspberry coulis and a dollop of vanilla whipped cream

Strawberry Mille-Feuille: Layers of flaky puff pastry, vanilla pastry cream, and fresh strawberries. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprig of mint

Tarte Tatin: Upside-down caramelized apple tart with a flaky pastry crust. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream

Family-Style Traditional Mexican Fiesta

STARTER

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Guacamole and Homemade Salsa Fresca served with Authentic Tortilla Chips

Queso Fundido - Melted cheese with chorizo, served with warm flour tortillas for dipping-

FIRST COURSE

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Mexican Rice - Fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices

Refried Beans - Creamy refried black beans

Mexican Street Corn (Elote) - Grilled corn on or off the cob, served with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice

MAIN COURSE

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Build your own taco ( barbacoa beef, chicken tinga, taco condiments, queso, homemade salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream...)

DESSERT

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Churros Cheesecake Bars Flaky and delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars are covered in cinnamon and sugar and filled with a sweet cream cheese layer served with chocolate sauce