Private Chef Kathy Aikens

Chef Kathy Aikens began her career in the culinary industry after completing her training in culinary school in Portland Oregon primarily concentrating on Italian and French cuisine. Shortly after completing her training, she opened Royal Crumb Catering and catered to many Washington Wineries, weddings and private gatherings.

With a passion of owning her own business she opened Pasta Gigi's Italian Bistro in Washington State serving authentic Italian cuisine for many years.

Born and raised in Texas after living in Alaska for 14 years and Washington State for 17 years Kathy along with her family moved back to her home state of Texas.

Sharing her passion for creative dinning with detailed presentation she takes pride in every dish she creates.

For me, cooking is...

My passion and my lifestyle. One cannot think well, live well or sleep well, if one has not dined well!

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to attend a small culinary institute in Portland Oregon where we focused on French and Italian cuisine.

A cooking secret...

Picking the freshest and local, if possible, ingredients to work with.

My menus

Lunch

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Antipasto. Cured Meats served with Specialty Cheeses, Jellies, Olives & Crackers

Bruschetta. Toasted baguette bread topped with fresh tomato, Italian parsley & Parmesan Cheese. Topped with an aged Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Eggplant Dip served with Crispy Pita Chips

Traditional Hummus served with Warm Pita

FIRST COURSE

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Caprese. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with fresh Tomato, Basil and topped with Salt, Pepper, Local Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Glaze

Classic Caeser Salad

Grilled Mediterranean Salad with a Lemon Vinegarette

Seasonal Salad with Balsamic Vinegarette

Spinach Salad. Tender spinach, marinated red onion, toasted almonds, chopped egg, bacon, egg-mustard dressing

Summer Pasta Salad. Grilled seasonal veggies, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and herbs with a red wine vinegarette

Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup)

MAIN COURSE

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Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken salad lettuce cups

Grilled Chicken Breast served with a Creamy Garlic Sauce Served with Olive oil Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken served over Couscous with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Feta and Lemon

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast. Chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, cheese and spinach served with creamy mashed potatoes and sauteed seasonal veggies

Three Cheese Mac & Cheese with Roasted Red Peppers and topped with Chrispy Pork Belly

Turkey Garden Wrap

DESSERT

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Cannoli's (Crispy Italian dessert filled with Chocolate chip cannoli filling)

Chocolate Mouse topped with Whipped Cream

Flourless orange almond cake (Gluten free Dessert)

Grilled Peaches topped with Whipped Cream and Ginger Cookie Crumble (Seasonal)

New York Style Cheesecake served with seasonal fruit

Tiramisu

Chefs Favorites for a special occasion

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Bruschetta. Toasted baguette bread topped with fresh tomato, Italian parsley & Parmesan Cheese. Topped with an aged Balsamic Glaze

Antipasto. Cured Meats served with Specialty Cheeses, Jellies, Olives & Crackers

Baked Feta Cheese with Honey and Sesame Seeds served with Crispy Pita Chips

Traditional Hummus served with Warm Pita

Grilled Quail Legs served with Goat Cheese stuffed Piquillo Peppers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seasonal Salad with Balsamic Vinegarette

Caprese. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with fresh Tomato, Basil and topped with Salt, Pepper, Local Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Glaze

Classic Caeser Salad

Grilled Mediterranean Salad with a Lemon Vinegarette

Spinach Salad. Tender spinach, marinated red onion, toasted almonds, chopped egg, bacon, egg-mustard dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Petite Steak Medalion and Shrimp Scampi served with Garlic Mashed potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Rosemary and Garlic Grilled Streak served with Gorgonzola Scalloped Potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Grilled Chicken Breast served with a Creamy Garlic Sauce Served with Olive oil Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Osso Buco. Melt in your mouth Oxtail smothered in a rich tomato and vegetable stew served over creamy Polenta

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast. Chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, cheese and spinach served with creamy mashed potatoes and sauteed seasonal veggies

Tuscan Shrimp. Sauteed shrimp with a creamy sundried tomato, spinach and basil

DESSERT

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Flourless orange almond cake (Gluten free Dessert)

Tiramisu

Chocolate Mouse topped with Whipped Cream

Creme Brulee

No Dessert

A Mediterranean Experience

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Baked Feta Cheese with Honey and Sesame Seeds served with Crispy Pita Chips

Traditional Hummus served with Warm Pita

Roasted Eggplant Dip served with Crispy Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

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Traditional Greek Salad

Grilled Mediterranean Salad with a Lemon Vinegarette

Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean White Bean Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken served over Couscous with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Feta and Lemon

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Pasta

Lemon and Rosemary Baked White Fish served with Lemon Infused Rice and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT

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Flourless orange almond cake (Gluten free Dessert)

Chocolate Mouse topped with Whipped Cream

Grilled Peaches topped with Whipped Cream and Ginger Cookie Crumble (Seasonal)

Local Favorites

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Bruschetta. Toasted baguette bread topped with fresh tomato, Italian parsley & Parmesan Cheese. Topped with an aged Balsamic Glaze

Antipasto. Cured Meats served with Specialty Cheeses, Jellies, Olives & Crackers

Baked Feta Cheese with Honey and Sesame Seeds served with Crispy Pita Chips

Grilled Quail Legs served with Goat Cheese stuffed Piquillo Peppers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seasonal Salad with Balsamic Vinegarette

Caprese. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with fresh Tomato, Basil and topped with Salt, Pepper, Local Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Glaze

Classic Caeser Salad

Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup)

Spinach Salad. Tender spinach, marinated red onion, toasted almonds, chopped egg, bacon, egg-mustard dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Petite Steak Medalion and Shrimp Scampi served with Garlic Mashed potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Rosemary and Garlic Grilled Streak served with Gorgonzola Scalloped Potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Three Cheese Mac & Cheese with Roasted Red Peppers and topped with Chrispy Pork Belly

Pan Seared Salmon served with a creamy mustard sauce Served with Creamy Olive oil Mashed potatoes and Seasonal Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Chicken Breast served with a Creamy Garlic Sauce Served with Olive oil Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Flourless orange almond cake (Gluten free Dessert)

Tiramisu

Chocolate Mouse topped with Whipped Cream

Creme Brulee

An Italian Experience

STARTER

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Bruschetta. Toasted baguette bread topped with fresh tomato, Italian parsley & Parmesan Cheese. Topped with an aged Balsamic Glaze

Antipasto. Cured Meats served with Specialty Cheeses, Jellies, Olives & Crackers

Warm Artichoke and Spinach Dip served with toasted baguette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seasonal Salad with Balsamic Vinegarette

Caprese. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with fresh Tomato, Basil and topped with Salt, Pepper, Local Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Glaze

Classic Caeser Salad

Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crespelle ( Italian Crepe filled with Mushrooms, Asparagus & Ricotta Cheese. Served over a bed of white sauce and topped with a drizzle of Truffle oil

Rigatoni Pasta with Slow Cooked Authentic Bolognese

Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Parmesan Served over Spaghetti Pasta

Shrimp Scampi with Angelhair Pasta

Osso Buco. Melt in your mouth Oxtail smothered in a rich tomato and vegetable stew served over creamy Polenta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Flourless orange almond cake (Gluten free Dessert)

Tiramisu

Cannoli's (Crispy Italian dessert filled with Chocolate chip cannoli filling)