Chef Jude Barnes
Chef At Home In Amer CynI have a passion for fresh seasonal flavors and a commitment to sustainability. I specialize in in-house fine dining experiences as well as quality small party catering.
My wheelhouse is Local, Italian, Mediterranean and Seafood but I go where the best ingredients take me.
I believe guest service is the priority. Let me bring your vision for your event to life.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is a powerful way to bring people together.
I learned to cook at...
I worked my way up the ladder in many top restaurants and catering companies around the bay area. Every opportunity has something unique to teach.
A cooking secret...
My secret is to practice mindfulness in every step.
My menus
Charcuterie and Cheese Board, Jambon de Bayonne (French prosciutto), Saucisson Sec, Camembert, honeycomb, fig jam, rustic bakery crackers
Moules Marinières (steamed mussels), white wine, parsley lemon aioli
Oeufs Mimosa (French deviled eggs), creme fraiche, caviar, chives
Included: house made rustic baguette
Lyonnaise Salad, frissee, cured egg yolk, bacon, croutons, pickled shallots, red wine vinaigrette
Nicoise Salad, little gem lettuce, nicoise olives, green beans, baby potatoes, jammy boiled eggs, white wine vinaigrette
French Carrot Salad, spring mix, shredded carrots, baby radishes, golden raisins, pine nuts, lemon dijon dressing
Potato Leek Soup, thyme cream, frizzled leeks, potato chips
French Onion Soup, gruyere, toasted baguette slice
Lobster Bisque, creme fraiche, chives
Beef Bourguignon and Mushroom Risotto, braised brisket, pearl onions, yukon gold potatoes, baby carrots, red wine gravy
Steak Au Poivre, filet mignon, peppercorn cream sauce, crispy fries
Coq Au Vin and Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes, red wine braised chicken legs, beef stock, bacon, mushrooms
Seafood Bouillabaisse, cod filet, clams, prawns, tomato broth, red pepper rouille, crusty bread
Salmon en Papillote, steamed salmon belly, parsley salsa verde, green bean almondine
Buttermilk Creme Brulee, burnt orange, fresh figs
French Apple Cake, rum salted caramel sauce
Chocolate Pot de Creme, vanilla cream, preserved cherries
Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake, vanilla cream, gooseberry compote
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Golden Beet Bruschetta, goat cheese, white balsamic, pan fried bread
Prosciutto Wrapped Pears, mascarpone cream cheese, balsamic agridulce
Beef and Pork Meatballs, marinara, burrata, fried rosemary
Butternut Squash Arancini, mozzarella, fried sage
Included: house made dinner rolls
Antipasti Platter, prosciutto, soppressata, marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade, rustic crackers
Vegetarian Antipasti Platter, mushroom carpaccio, golden beet carpaccio, marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade, rustic crackers
2nd Course: Beet and Citrus Salad, pickled fennel, chevre (laura channel), citrus honey dressing
2nd Course: Italian Caesar Salad, baby kale, brocollini, anchovy, parmigiana, cripsy guanciale, garlic croutons
2nd Course: Chicory Salad, mixed citruses, pistachios, classic blue (pt reyes), apple cider vinaigrette
3rd Course: Gnudi Ricotta Dumplings, lemon brown butter
3rd Course: Sage Gnocchi, honeynut cream sauce, walnut gremolata
3rd Course: Red Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, san marzano tomato basil sauce, asiago (mama francesca)
3rd Course: White Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, arugula pesto, marscapone bechamel
3rd Course: Lobster and Tiger Prawn Risotto, lemon sage butter
3rd Course: Classic Lasagna, handmade noodles, bolognese, bechamel, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
3rd Course: Saffron Prawn Risotto, toma (pt reyes), sage pepita pesto
Braised Short Ribs and Polenta, red wine au jus
Ribeye Tagliata, seared dry aged ribeye, arugula radicchio salad, orange gremolata
Herb Crusted Chicken Thigh, olives, capers, roasted lemon butter
Skin On Stuffed Chicken Breast, baby spinach, sun dried tomato pesto
Pan Seared Branzino, herbed bread crumbs, preserved lemon sauce
Classic Tiramisu, marsala wine ladyfingers, mascarpone whip, chocolate sauce
Olive Oil Cake, vanilla gelato, persimmon jam *cake served warm
Mission Black Fig Buttermilk Panna Cotta, lime meringue cookies
Flourless Chocolate Cake (Torta Caprese), cream cheese frosting, cherry preserves
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Local Charcuterie Board: assorted fatted calf charcuterie, marinated olives, pickled vegetables, napa nuts, whole grain mustard
Included with boards: rustic crackers and house made dinner rolls
Local Cheese Board: assorted cypress grove and point reyes cheeses, jam pairings, spiced pecans
Local Crudite Board: beet walnut dip, butternut feta dip (belfiore), assorted seasonal vegetables (raw, roasted, and pickled)
Smoked Trout Brandade, toast points *served warm
Leek White Cheddar Gratin (petaluma creamery), toast points *served warm
Gnudi Ricotta Dumplings, lemon brown butter
Sage Gnocchi, honeynut cream sauce, walnut gremolata
Red Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, san marzano tomato basil sauce, asiago (mama francesca)
White Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, arugula pesto, marscapone bechamel
Saffron Prawn Risotto, toma (pt reyes), sage pepita pesto
Pancetta Wrapped Pork Loin, herb goat cheese (laura channel), wild mushrooms, baby kale
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops, saffron carrot puree, pomegranate molasses
Confit Duck Leg, sauteed baby kale, spiced plum sauce
Dry Age Ribeye, chili roasted honeynut squash, sage brown butter
Slow Roasted Halibut Filet, miso butter, wild mushrooms, charred brussels
Rispy Chicken Quarter, seared cabbage wedge, preserved lemon marmalade
Earl Gray Tea Cake, brown buttercream frosting
Fig Buttermilk Panna Cotta, lime meringue cookies
Classic Tiramisu, cafe chocolate sauce
California Olive Oil Cake, vanilla gelato, orange marmalade *cake served warm
Tcho Chocolate Cake, blood orange white chocolate ganache
Salted Caramel Apple Cake, cinnamon glaze
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Included: house made dinner rolls
Leek White Cheddar Gratin (petaluma creamery), toast points *served warm
Wild Mushroom Duxelles, crushed almonds, pickled shallots, stone ground mustard, toast points *served warm
Local Crudite Board, butternut feta dip, beet walnut dip, assorted seasonal vegetables (raw, roasted, pickled)
Local Cheese Board, assorted cypress grove and point reyes cheeses, jam pairings, spiced pecans
Antipasti Board, mushroom carpaccio, golden beet carpaccio, marinated mozzarella, pickled peppers, smoked eggplant caponata, olive tapenade, rustic crackers
2nd Course: Baby Carrot Salad, mixed greens, dates, pepitas, cilantro, mint, coriander vinaigrette
2nd Course: Beet and Citrus Salad, red and gold beets, mixed citrus, pickled fennel, chevre (laura channel), arugula, citrus honey dressing
2nd Course: Cacio e Pepe Salad, baby kale, brocolli, gouda (pt reyes), black pepper croutons, cacio e pepe dressing
3rd Course: Wild Mushroom Soup, wild umami mushrooms, herb infused cream
3rd Course: Potato Leek Soup, potato chips, frizzled leeks
3rd Course: Smoked Squash Soup, buttered croutons, herb oil
Miso Butter Maitake Steak, charred brussel sprouts, red cargo rice
Confit Jackfruit, roasted baby parsnips, cauliflower puree, sauteed mustard greens, spiced plum sauce
Wild Mushroom Medley, roasted delicata squash, fingerling potatoes, sage pepita pesto
Pistachio Crusted Smoked Tofu, saffron carrot puree, black lentils, pomegranate molasses, sauteed baby kale
Honeynut Squash Lasagna, arugula pesto, cream cheese bechamel, side of Italian style romesco
Whole Roasted Cauliflower, charred cabbage, lemon brown butter, fingerling potatoes, sage pepita pesto
Goat's Milk Creme Brulee, pink peppercorns
Classic Tiramisu, cafe chocolate sauce
Earl Gray Tea Cake, lemon brown buttercream frosting
Salted Caramel Apple Cake, cinnamon glaze
Black Mission Fig Buttermilk Panna Cotta, lime meringue cookies (panna cotta made with agar agar)
Tcho Chocolate Cake, orange white chocolate ganache
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Greek Platter, dolma lettuce cups, babaganoush, marinated olives, za'atar lavash crisps, warm pita
Borekas Two Ways, spinach feta and honeynut squash filo hand pies, black sesame
Tabbouleh, couscous, red onion, roasted red peppers, parsley, mint, red wine vinaigrette
Cardamom Squash Salad, farro, white wine pickled fennel, orange sumac vinaigrette
Baby Carrot Salad, mixed greens, dates, pepitas, cilantro, mint, coriander vinaigrette
Marinated Grilled Halloumi, pickled mushrooms, fresh oregano, za'atar olive oil
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, roasted carrot puree, pomegranate molasses glaze, mint chutney
Dry Age Ribeye, harissa butter, smoked eggplant, preserved lemon collard greens
Ras Al Hanout Roasted Chicken Quarter, saffron basmati rice, cilantro chutney
Stuffed Halibut Filet, sultana infused freekeh, fennel orange salad, olive pepper relish
Lamb Stuffed Onions, breadcrumbs, herb salad, orange pomegranate molasses glaze
Pistachio Baklava, pomegranate ice cream
Halawet El Jibn, sweet cheese roll, orange blossom, rose water
Goat's Milk Creme Brulee, pink peppercorns
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Yellowtail Crudo, gooseberries, pomegranate, yuzu vinaigrette
Crispy Prawn Cakes, meyer lemon aioli, fermented fresno chili
Champagne Poached Prawns, smoked cocktail sauce
Included: house made dinner rolls
Hog Island Oysters on the half shell (shallot mignonette)
Salmon Belly Crudo, leek coconut milk emulsion, calabrian chili oil
Scallop Crudo, kumquat, pomegranate, yuzu vinaigrette
Beet and Citrus Salad, pickled fennel, chevre (laura channel), citrus honey dressing
Local Caesar Salad, baby kale, brocollini, anchovy, gouda (pt reyes), garlic croutons
Chicory Salad, mixed citruses, pistachios, classic blue (pt reyes), apple cider vinaigrette
Potato Leek Soup, potato chips, frizzled leeks
Smoked Squash Soup, buttered croutons, herb oil
Slow Roasted Halibut Filet, miso butter, wild mushrooms, charred brussels, red rice
Pan Seared Branzino, mixed fall squashes, farro, citrus herb salad
Lobster Thermidor, green bean almondine, roasted baby gold potatoes
Surf and Turf, ribeye, rosemary butter, seared scallops, potato dauphinoise
Seared Salmon Filet, preserved lemon sauce, roasted romanesco, sauteed baby greens
Earl Gray Tea Cake, brown buttercream frosting
Tcho Chocolate Cake, blood orange cream cheese frosting
Salted Caramel Apple Cake, cinnamon buttercream frosting
Black Mission Fig Buttermilk Panna Cotta, lime meringue cookies
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Local Charcuterie Board: assorted fatted calf charcuterie, marinated olives, pickled vegetables, napa nuts, whole grain mustard, rustic crackers
Local Crudite Board: butternut feta dip, beet walnut dip, assorted seasonal vegetables (raw, roasted, pickled)
Local Cheese Board: assorted cypress grove and point reyes cheeses, jam pairings, spiced pecans, rustic crackers
Smoked Trout Brandade, toast points *served warm
Leek White Cheddar Gratin (petaluma creamery), toast points *served warm
Mixed Chicory Lettuces Salad, apples, candied walnuts, classic blue (pt reyes), bacon cider vinaigrette
Local Caesar, baby kale, brocolli, anchovy, gouda (pt reyes), garlic croutons
Beet and Citrus Salad, red and gold beets, mixed citrus, pickled fennel, chevre (laura channel), arugula, citrus honey dressing
Wild Mushroom Soup, wild umami mushrooms, herb infused cream
Potato Leek Soup, potato chips, frizzled leeks
Smoked Squash Soup, buttered croutons, herb oil
Pancetta Wrapped Pork Loin, herb goat cheese, wild mushrooms, baby kale
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops, saffron carrot puree, pomegranate molasses, mustard green salad
Confit Duck Leg, parsnip puree, sauteed baby kale, spiced plum sauce
Dry Aged Ribeye, chili roasted honeynut squash, fingerling potatoes, sage brown butter
Slow Roasted Halibut Filet, miso butter, wild mushrooms, charred brussels, red rice
Pan Seared Branzino, mixed seasonal squashes, farro, citrus herb salad
Crispy Chicken Quarter, seared cabbage wedge, roasted baby carrots, preserved lemon marmalade, brown butter sauce
Earl Gray Tea Cake, brown buttercream frosting
Classic Tiamisu, cafe chocolate sauce
Fig Buttermilk Panna Cotta, lime meringue cookies
Tcho Chocolate Cake, blood orange white chocolate ganache
Salted Caramel Apple Cake, cinnamon glaze
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Golden Beet Bruschetta, goat cheese, white balsamic, pan fried bread
Prosciutto Wrapped Fruit, figs, persimmons, mascarpone cream cheese, balsamic agridulce
Beef and Pork Meatballs, marinara, burrata, fried rosemary
Butternut Squash Arancini, mozzarella, fried sage
Included: house made dinner rolls
Antipasti Platter, prosciutto, soppressata, marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade, rustic crackers
Vegetarian Antipasti Platter, mushroom carpaccio, golden beet carpaccio, marinated mozzarella, olive tapenade
Gnudi Ricotta Dumplings, lemon brown butter
Sage Gnocchi, honeynut cream sauce, walnut gremolata
Red Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, san marzano tomato basil sauce, asiago (mama francesca)
White Butternut Squash Lasagna, handmade noodles, arugula pesto, marscapone bechamel
Lobster and Tiger Prawn Risotto, lemon sage butter
Classic Lasagna, handmade noodles, bolognese, bechamel, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
Saffron Prawn Risotto, toma (pt reyes), sage pepita pesto
Braised Short Ribs and Polenta, red wine au jus
Ribeye Tagliata, seared dry aged ribeye, arugula radicchio salad, orange gremolata
Herb Crusted Chicken Thigh, olives, capers, roasted lemon butter
Skin On Stuffed Chicken Breast, baby spinach, sun dried tomato pesto
Pan Seared Branzino, herbed bread crumbs, preserved lemon sauce
Classic Tiramisu, marsala wine ladyfingers, mascarpone whip, chocolate sauce
Olive Oil Cake, vanilla gelato, persimmon jam *cake served warm
Mission Black Fig Buttermilk Panna Cotta, lime meringue cookies
Flourless Chocolate Cake (Torta Caprese), cream cheese frosting, cherry preserves
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