Chef Lorenzo Giannini

Private Chef In Trenton

Growing up in the South of France, I was truly blessed to be surrounded by my family and especially my Grandparents who were farmers, teaching me the proper way to forage for fresh fruits and vegetables and transforming them into beautiful creations that the whole family could enjoy. I took this passion and knowledge for fresh products and decided to make it my career.

Working as a private chef has been a blessing. I traveled, worked abroad, met my wife with who we opened our café, cooked for celebrities (I was Victor Wembanyama's chef before he got drafted by the Spurs) and met amazing clients. I just love it and it will be my pleasure to share my knowledge with you.

For me, cooking is...

...Everything my Grandparents instilled in me. From the basics to the fundamentals, it is my ultimate form of self expression.

I learned to cook at...

Living in France, I was fortunate enough to educate myself at the Alain Ducasse School of Culinary Arts in Paris France. And also abroad.

A cooking secret...

...Is confidence. From start to finish, seeing my clients enjoy my culinary creations is just part of how much this profession means to me.

My menus

Garden State Menu

STARTER

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Destructured tomatoe, pesto cream

FIRST COURSE

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Baby veggies caponata

Veggie tartare with green gazpacho

Zucchini Carpaccio

MAIN COURSE

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Butternut squash Wellington, mushrooms and creamy polenta

Grilled vegetables curry

Asparagus and mushroom truffled Risotto

DESSERT

All inclusive

Carrot cake

Banana Bread Pudding

Tropezienne (specialty from St Tropez)

Japan Fusion

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Miso Glazed Eel

FIRST COURSE

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Miso glazed salmon gravlax

Ahi Tuna Tataki, sea weed, fried rice

Gyosas filled with langoustine

Tuna nigiri 3 ways

Assortment of nigiri

MAIN COURSE

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Sea bass with Champagne and yuzu miso sauce

Braised beef curry udon with fukujinzuke pickle

Kohitsuji yaki – chargrilled teriyaki lamb chops

A5 Beef sukiyaki with shitake mushrooms, aspargius, lemongrass and soy sauce

DESSERT

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White chocolate y wasabi ganache, macha tea ice cream

Mandarin and sake trifle

Mango and Yuzu tart

New Jersey in Provence

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Calamari a la mallorquin

Duck rillette with figues

Arancini Mozza tomatoes and Mushrooms

Beet hummus, and beet pickles

FIRST COURSE

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Crab Cake and Wasabi Mayo

Ahi Tuna Tataki

Scallops carpaccio and truffle

Artichokes cassolette and agridulce sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Lobster Navarin, in Bisque, green veggies

Chateaubriand, Aspargius sautéed, potatoe millefeuille, red wine reduction

Wild Seabass, cauliflower and coconut cream, roasted baby carrots

DESSERT

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Pavlova with white chocolate ganache and red fruits

Exotic entremet,

Baba o rhum, mascarpone vanilla cream

Brunch in New Jersey

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All inclusive

French Little Pastries

FIRST COURSE

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Blueberry Pancakes

Brioche pudding

French Omelette

MAIN COURSE

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Eggs benedictes on an english muffin with pico de gallo, hollandaise sauce, salad with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds

Homemade Pastrami, poached egg, coleslaw, pickles, toast, salade with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds

Avocado tacos in corn tortillas, pico de gallo, poached egg, salad with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds

Salmon gravlax homemade, poached egg, cream cheese , avocado, toast, salade with cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds

DESSERT

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Carrot cake

Cheesecake

Fruit salad

Mascarpone cream like tiramisu

Dolce Vita

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Focaccia de tomate e burrata

Destructured tomatoe, pesto cream

Green tomato caponata bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

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Heirloom tomato tartare with creamy burrata, parmesan tile

Sweetcorn panna cotta with crab cannelloni

Eggplant cannelloni with eggplant caviar, cherry tomatoes confit

MAIN COURSE

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Risotto milanese with tiger prawn, red bell pepper cream

Linguine negra a la vongole, pesto de hierbas, squid ink tile

Cannellone filled with confit beef cheek in red wine sauce

Veal cutlet with pumpkin bisque, Stuffed cabbage and sage

DESSERT

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Pavlova with white chocolate ganache and red fruits

Chocolate dome with mascarpone cream like a tiramisu

Lavender pannacotta

A taste of France

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Artichokes with foie gras and agridulce sauce

Saumons gravlax aux herbes de provence

Duck rillette with figues

FIRST COURSE

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Perfect egg with mushrooms and foie gras cream

Scallops and truffle

Lobster thermidor mousseline with ginger jelly

Asparagus spears with truffle, poached free-range duck egg and hollandaise sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Like a bouillabaisse... Fresh fish sauté served with fish soup

Monk fish wrapped in bacon, clams escabeche, red wine sauce, green veggies

Lamb shank cooked 24 h, potatoes purée, red wine sauce

Duck Magret, orange sauce, baby veggies confit

Sole meunière

DESSERT

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Pavlova with white chocolate ganache and red fruits

Exotic entremet,

Pear and chocolate revisited

French Gastronomy

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Foie gras Bonbon

FIRST COURSE

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Pithiviers stuffed with truffle and mushrooms, quail, foie gras, smoked eel, in a quail jus reduction

Seabass mosaic, like a ceviche

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb ballottine stuffed with mushrooms, potato puree, red wine reduction

Turkey stuffed with lobster, potatoes confites, cardinal sauce (lobster and turkey gravy)

DESSERT

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Baba o rhum, mascarpone vanilla cream

Paris-Brest (choux filled with pastry cream, praliné)

Mediterranean Dream

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Calamari a la mallorquin

FIRST COURSE

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Red Snappers salad

MAIN COURSE

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Like a bouillabaisse... Fresh fish sauté served with fish soup and baby veggies

DESSERT

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Mango bavarois

Traditional lemon tart

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Chef Lorenzo's reviews

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65 services

Chef Lorenzo provided an amazing private chef / dining experience. I set this up as a surprise for my wife, Chef Lorenzo was very responsive to all the questions and adjustments I'd asked for. He showed up on time, very easy to talk to, and the food was amazing. We had a wonderful night enjoyed every min. of the experience.

Chef Lorenzo was great for our first time private dining experience. He was easy to work with, very responsible, great with feedback, and of course, his food was delicious. I used an airbnb to host my party where he arrived promptly with everything he needed and throughly cleaned the kitchen before he left. The experience was quite seamless. Highly recommended.

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Chef Lorenzo to cater a bachelor party in the Poconos, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions we made for the weekend. The food was delicious and the menu Chef Lorenzo curated really showcased his creativity. Beyond the food, Chef Lorenzo's warm personality and professionalism made the experience even more enjoyable. He seamlessly navigated the kitchen, engaging with our group and ensuring everyone was well taken care of. It felt like having a friend cook for us, which added to the relaxed and celebratory atmosphere of the weekend. If you’re looking to elevate your next event, I highly recommend Chef Lorenzo. He not only delivered exceptional food but also contributed to an unforgettable experience for all of us. Our bachelor party wouldn’t have been the same without his culinary expertise, and we will certainly book him again for our next gathering!

Chef Lorenzo created a beautiful menu for us and was receptive to changes (like a modified menu for the kids). He created an amazing evening for us. The food was delicious, and he did an excellent job stewarding the evening. Thank you!

Lorenzo was incredible all around. Really made our night.

Chef Lorenzo was a pleasure to work with! He met with us via Zoom to discuss the menu ahead of time and made sure to include gluten free options for one of the diners. He prepared a delicious meal of artichokes, truffle scallops, sole meunière, and an amazing chocolate ganache tart along with side dishes and freshly baked baguettes! He was very prepared and attended closely to all the important touches making sure that our experience was seamless and lovely. We would definitely use him again and have already told several of our friends about it.

Lorenzo was truly amazing! We had a lovely birthday dinner at home. He was knowledgeable, friendly and overall created an amazing experience!

He was amazing, everything was perfect! Presentation, taste and delicious food! Thank you Chef

Chef Lorenzo was amazing and the food was delicious. Very accommodating. Would highly recommend to everyone.

Lorenzo made are experience special and so tasty. He is super nice and made us feel in a boutique restaurant in our home. I highly recommend him!

Lorenzo was punctual and well prepared. All the dishes were beautifully assembled and served! The food was delicious. The kitchen was left spotless. Our guests were very impressed. We had a great experience. I highly recommend Lorenzo!

Chef Lorenzo was incredible and I hope to hire him again for future events!

Chef Lorenzo was incredible!