Chef Lori Franklin

Personal Chef In Cleveland

I am a professional mixologist with over 20 years of experience. I provide top-notch fine dining service while providing premium bar service. I love to create craft cocktails and signature drinks. All of my garnishes and mixers are made-from-scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. I prefer to use local ingredients whenever possible. I provide a portable bar, glassware, and all necessary bar accouterments. Book me with your private chef experience.

For me, cooking is...

Service and high quality, seasonal ingredients are my passion.

I learned to cook at...

I have worked in the industry for over 20 years.

A cooking secret...

Using fresh seasonal ingredients in all of my mixers.

My menus

Latin American 1

STARTER

All inclusive

Pan con Tomate, jamon

Ceviche- fresh fish, lemon, lime, amarillo chili, red onion

Rough cut Spicy Tuna Tartare- Mango Habanero Sauce- Avocado Crema

Seared Tuna Tiradito- cilantro chili sauce

Charcuterie- nuts, olives, Spanish cheese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arepas de queso, green mojo sauce

Dragon Fruit Tuna Ceviche- avocado- pecans- lime

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Churrasco- skewered beef or chicken, garlic, olive oil, sea salt

Prawns al Mojo de Ajo- sauteed garlic, serrano, parsley

Flank Steak Chimichurri-over mixed greens, dry-rubbed, sliced rare, drizzled with fresh herb house chimichurri

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Traditional Flan

Mezcal Chiffon Cake

Brigadeiros- Brazilian Fudge

Vegan Mango Soup with dragon fruit

Asian 1

STARTER

All inclusive

Tom Yum Soup-lemongrass, kaffir, lime, chilis, shrimp- vegan available

Sake Martini- 12 each

Steamed edamame- sea salt

Assorted Sashimi, ginger, wasabi, soy

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna- cucumber salad

Miso Soup- mushrooms, scallions

Sake Service- price varies

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Spicy Peanut Noodles, cucumber, chilis, bean sprouts- vegan

Spicy Beef Noodle Stew, ginger, garlic, chilis, bok choy, cilantro, peanuts

Assorted Sushi Rolls and Nigiri

Sake Service, Asian Beer Selection, Plum Wine, House Made Mai Tai Available

Miso Black Cod- roasted, radish, green onion, butter lettuce cups

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

After Dinner Drinks- 10 each

Vegan Mango Sago Soup with dragon fruit

Green Tea Service

French 1

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Vichyssoise-leeks, potatoes, onions, cream, chicken stock- served cold or hot

French Charcuterie with warm French Bread. Jambon, saucissons, pate, 2-3 cheeses, house chutney

Vegan Fennel Walnut Soup- Gluten free

Custom first course options available- we can discuss your preference

Custom starter options are available- we can discuss your preferences

Aperitif- 12 each

Cocktail or Wine Paired with starters- 12 each

Chicken Liver Pate, baguette

Warm Brie, nuts, fresh fruit, baguette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Frisee and Beetroot Salad- with Roquefort and warm walnut vinaigrette

Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon- balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Le Gigot D’Agneau Pascal -French Roasted Leg of Lamb

Vegetarian- Wild mushroom Gratinee

Custom main course options available- we can discuss your preference

Bouillabaisse with garlic toast and sauce rouille, market fish and shellfish soup

Duck Breast- served over sauteed greens with cherry reduction

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creme au Citron -lavender shortbreads

Pot du Creme- chocolate or lemon

Challa Bread French Toast, strawberry compote

After Dinner Drinks- 10 each

3- Cheese Course-baguette

Mediterranean 1

STARTER

All inclusive

Portuguese Mussels- tomato, garlic, white wine, scallion, chilis, cumin, parsley

Aperitif- 10 each

Fried Artichoke Hearts with Calabrian chili aioli

Arancini- arborio rice, mozzarella, lemon, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumbs. Deep fried, served with marinara or calabrian chili sauce

Pan con Tomate, jamon

Custom first course options available- we can discuss your preference

Sicilian Shrimp- sauteed with garlic, white wine, leeks, lemon, chilis, tomato

Custom starter options are available- we can discuss your preferences

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mediterranean Shrimp Salad- mixed greens, sauteed lemon-garlic shrimp, olives, red onion, basil, parsley, tomato

Insalata Tricolore- arugula, endive, radicchio, dijon-lemon vinaigrette

Baby Arugula Salad - crushed castelvetraeno vinaigrette

Angel Hair Arrabbiata- fresh angel hair pasta, spicy tomato sauce

Caprese- pesto, house made focaccia

Gambas al Ajillo- Spanish sautéed shrimp- garlic, chilis, paprika, dry sherry, lemon, parsley

Spinach Salad- tomato, mozzarella, avocado, garlic chips. balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wine service paired with dinner- price varies

Roasted market fish- salmon, cod, swordfish, or sea bass- onion, tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, evoo

Beef Braciole in tomato glaze with roasted asparagus, shallot, pancetta

Grilled Rack of Lamb- olive oil and rosemary, roasted or whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable

Custom main course options available- we can discuss your preference

Steak Salsa Verde- dry-rubbed, sliced rare, drizzled with fresh herb house chimichurri

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon Cake with Pistachio

Olive Oil Cake- fresh cream, orange zest

Seasonal Sorbet

After Dinner Drinks- 10 each

Spanish Cheese course- 3 cheeses, almonds, dried fruit

Lemon Custard- fresh berries

Vegan 1

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Aperitif- 10 each

Vegan Fennel Walnut Soup- Gluten free

Vegan Fresh vegetable soup - seasonal vegetables, evoo, fresh herbs-gluten free

Thai Coconut Sweet Potato Soup- vegan-gluten-free

Vegan Sushi - teriyaki tofu roll, spicy vegan tuna roll, nigiri vegan tuna

Custom first course options available- we can discuss your preference

Custom starter options are available- we can discuss your preferences

Beet and Vegan Cheese Napoleon- balsamic vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Insalata Tricolore- arugula, endive, radicchio, dijon-lemon vinaigrette

Baby Arugula Salad - crushed castelvetraeno vinaigrette

Angel Hair Arrabbiata- fresh angel hair pasta, spicy tomato sauce

Vegan Minestrone- tomato based vegetable soup, ditalini- gluten-free available

Frisee and Beetroot Salad- warm walnut vinaigrette

Spinach Salad- tomato, avocado, garlic chips. balsamic vinaigrette

Paccheri- vegan cream sauce, portabella mushroom steaks

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vegan Mushroom Stew- cremini and porcini mushrooms, onion, garlic, olive oil, cashews, farro, kale

Custom main course options available- we can discuss your preference

Stuffed Acorn Squash- sautéed spinach, farro, lemon, parsley

Paccheri- vegan cream, vegan garlic lemon scallops, shallots, diced tomato, black olive

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Seasonal Sorbet

After Dinner Drinks- 10 each

Vegan Mango Sago Soup with dragon fruit

Custom Dessert options available- we can discuss preference

Vegetarian 1

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Aperitif- 10 each

Fried Artichoke Hearts with Calabrian chili aioli

Arancini- arborio rice, mozzarella, lemon, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumbs. Deep fried, served with marinara or calabrian chili sauce

Thai Coconut Sweet Potato Soup- vegan-gluten-free

Vegan Sushi - teriyaki tofu roll, spicy vegan tuna roll, nigiri vegan tuna

Custom first course options available- we can discuss your preference

Custom starter options are available- we can discuss your preferences

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Vegan Green Goddess Chopped Salad- red and green cabbage, cucumber, green onion, house made green goddess dressing

Insalata Tricolore- arugula, endive, radicchio, dijon-lemon vinaigrette

Baby Arugula Salad - crushed castelvetraeno vinaigrette

Angel Hair Arrabbiata- fresh angel hair pasta, spicy tomato sauce

Vegan Minestrone- tomato based vegetable soup, ditalini- gluten-free available

Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon- balsamic vinaigrette

Caprese- pesto, house made focaccia

Paccheri Pasta- cream sauce, portabella mushroom steaks- vegan and gluten-free available

Spinach Salad- tomato, mozzarella, avocado, garlic chips. balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Vegan Mushroom Stew- cremini and porcini mushrooms, onion, garlic, olive oil, cashews, farro, kale

Stuffed Acorn Squash- sautéed spinach. With or without goat cheese

Housemade Gnocchi- gorgonzola cream

Gluten free artichoke pasta, vegan garlic lemon scallops

Custom main course options available- we can discuss your preference

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Seasonal Sorbet

Morton-Style Hot Fudge Sundae for Two- house hot fudge, Mitchell's vanilla, nuts, fresh whipped cream, amarena cherry

Challa Bread French Toast, strawberry compote

After Dinner Drinks- 10 each

Vegan Mango Sago Soup with dragon fruit

Custom Dessert options available- we can discuss preference

3- Cheese Course-baguette

Italian Dinner- 1

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Charcuterie Board with Italian meats and cheeses

Involtini di Asparagi e Prosciutto-baked asparagus rolled with prosciutto and fontina cheese

Aperitif- 10 each

Fried Artichoke Hearts with Calabrian chili aioli

Antipasto Romano. Roasted red and yellow peppers, sharp provolone, artichoke hearts, black cured olives, warm pugliese bread, olive oil and herbs

Vegan Fennel Walnut Soup- Gluten free

Vegan Fresh vegetable soup - seasonal vegetables, evoo, fresh herbs-gluten free

Arancini- arborio rice, mozzarella, lemon, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumbs. Deep fried, served with marinara or calabrian chili sauce

Beef Carpaccio- prime tenderloin, capers, arugula, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze, crostini

Shrimp Cocktail or Crab Claws- house cocktail sauce, house mustard sauce, lemon, fresh horseradish, upcharge to market price

Custom first course options available- we can discuss your preference

Sicilian Shrimp- sauteed with garlic, white wine, leeks, lemon, chilis, tomato

Custom starter options are available- we can discuss your preferences

Tuna Crudo- ahi tuna, olive oil, lemon, sea salt, microgreens

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Insalata Tricolore- arugula, endive, radicchio, dijon-lemon vinaigrette

Baby Arugula Salad - crushed castelvetraeno vinaigrette

Angel Hair Arrabbiata- fresh angel hair pasta, spicy tomato sauce

Vegan Minestrone- tomato based vegetable soup, ditalini- gluten-free available

Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon- balsamic vinaigrette

Caprese- pesto, house made focaccia

Tableside-Tossed Caesar, white anchovy

Spinach Salad- tomato, mozzarella, avocado, garlic chips. balsamic vinaigrette

Customized pasta course- vegan and gluten-free available

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Market Fish - tomatoes, olives, garlic

Paccheri Bolognese

Slow Roasted Beef Stew with Porcini Mushrooms- classic Italian recipe

Roasted Salmon - pesto cream, Tuscan beans, thyme, lemon, parsley

Rigatoni o bucatini Amatriciana, with tomato sauce, sweet onions, pancetta, hot pepper served with pecorino and parmigiano cheese

Pollo alla romana. Quartere chicken braised in olive oil, with fresh tomato sauce and sweet onions and bell peppers

Duck Breast- served over sauteed greens with balsamic reduction

Grilled Rack of Lamb- olive oil and rosemary, roasted or whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable

Vegan Mushroom Stew- cremini and porcini mushrooms, onion, garlic, olive oil, cashews, farro, kale

Housemade Gnocchi- gorgonzola cream

Stuffed Veal Chop- chèvre, herbs. Market price

Saltimbocca alla romana. Veal cutlet sautéed in extra virgin olive oil topped with prosciutto and fresh sage, with a touch of white wine and tomato sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon Cake with Pistachio

Olive Oil Cake- fresh cream, orange zest

Torta della nonna- Italian custard pie, shortbread pastry, pine nuts

After-dinner drinks-10 each

Seasonal Sorbet

Lemon Cake with Strawberry Coulis

Custom Dessert options available- we can discuss preference

Full Bar Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Aperitif

Cocktail or Wine Paired with starters

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cocktails or Wine Paired with first course

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Wine service paired with dinner- price varies

Cocktails or Wine Paired with main course

DESSERT

All inclusive

After-dinner drinks

Cocktails or wine paired with dessert course

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Chef Lori's reviews

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6 services

Lori and Dillon were incredible and we would love to have them cook for us again!

Lori is everything you could’ve hoped for when it comes to personal chefs. When I say she’s the best chef around, you better believe it! She came to my location on time, had such a friendly personality and of course her cooking was out of this world. Her assistant, Dylan, also had a role in such a great experience so shoutout to him as well. The clean up was very spot on to the point where it was as if they never stepped foot in the kitchen! For anyone who needs a chef, whether for a special occasion or just because, Lori is the one to choose hands down! Thanks again for such a great experience and you’ll definitely be hearing from me next time!

Lori and Carlos were a pleasure to work with. Flawless and responsible communication leading up to the dinner and Lori went above and beyond to make everything possible for us on a short notice. The dinner was delicious and lovely. Our expectations were met and exceeded. Would recommend Lori and her team.