Chef Maria Parish
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Professionally trained and seasoned private chef, that loves cooking for all events in peoples life. Celebrations, Family & Friend gatherings.
My career as a professional chef began in 1997, as I graduated from the Los Angeles Culinary Institute and trained with AMC Raymond Hofmeister. But, training really started at a very young age, because I was taught how to cook from my Greek Yia-Yia and learned how to entertain from my mother. This is why being a private chef feels natural and instinctive. My talents have led me to chef positions throughout California; Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Napa/Sonoma, San Jose, constantly adding to my culinary repertoire.
As a private chef, I pride myself with understanding clients needs and dietary preferences. I can accommodate any speciality diet or restrictions without compromising flavors, and well versed in the purchasing and cooking of organic and non-GMO foods and products.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
A hard driven passion that's my way of life, since I was a child. I love food, to touch it, smell it, cook it, and eat it!
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook from my Greek grandmother who was a chef herself. I continued my culinary education with Master Chef Raymond Hofmeister in, LA 1997.
A cooking secret...
Finding the best ingredients to use.
My menus
Avocado bruschetta with roasted peppers and balsamic reduction and olive oil
California style Grilled Pizzetta - Sonoma meat Italian sausage - fresh mozzarella and basil
Ahi Crudo with tobiko caviar, capers, lemon zest, olive oil, cucumber rounds
Shrimp Sambuca Crostinis
Pan Fried Lobster Risotto Cakes with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette with simple green sald
Braciole - rolled stuffed flank steak stuffed with Pecorino Romano cheese and charred toomnato sauce
Classic Osso Buco with Citrus Gremolata, Ceamy Polenta and Buca Di Beppo Green Beans
Seared Salmon with Artichoke Caponata, Noodle Rice pilaf
Cioppino San Franciso Style-seafood stew with muscles, clams, crab, local fish, Gulf shrimp, scallops
Tiramisu with dark chocolate sauce
Affogato- ice cream and expresso
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California style Pizzetta with fresh mozzarella , artichoke, tomato and basil, marinara sauce
Cocktail Meatballs with Smoked Tomato Sauce and Dry Aged Cheddar
Burrata Salad Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Onions, Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Roasted Shallot Balsamic Reduction Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Italian Style chopped Salad, Romaine, Arugula, Tomato, Sweet Peppers, Chick peas, Olives, Pepperacini
Italian Wedding Soup
Risi bisi: "Rice and Peas" Grilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Rissotto with Peas Parmigiano Reggiano
Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta and Swiss Chard
Chicken Parmigiana, Buttered Parsley Pasta and Simply Steamed Broccoli
Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, and Succotash
Classic Bolognese Sauce with Pappardelle Pasta and Wilted Spinach, Garlic Bread
Tiramisu with dark chocolate sauce
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Avocado bruschetta with roasted peppers and balsamic reduction and olive oil
Seared Shrimp Cakes with Citrus Remoulade Sauce
Mediterranean Chopped Salad with chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion
Artichoke Caesar Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano and Roasted Lemon Slices and Anchovies
White Bean and Sausage Soup and toasted bread
Chicken Marbella with Olives and garden herbs with Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Greek style roasted lemon chicken with fresh oregano and roasted potatoes and braised green beans
Airline chicken breast “Hunter’s Style” Porcini mushroom sauce, browned buttered pappardelle pasta and English peas
Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, and Succotash
Family style: Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers or Salmon with rice noddle pilaf, green vegetables
Seared Loch Duart salmon Cauliflower puree Wild mix of California mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, Citrus sauce
Honey Walnut Cake with Vanilla Cream and Honeycomb Ouzo Whipped Cream
Tiramisu with dark chocolate sauce
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Raw Oysters with mignonette and cocktail sauce
"Nibble Board" Local Cured meats, Farmers Market Vegetables, Pesto dip, local cheeses
Classic Shrimp cocktail served with spicy sweet chili cocktail sauce
Crab cake and butter lettuce salad with corn relish and a citrus remoulade sauce
Seared Scallop with roasted butternut squash soup and tobiko caviar
Classic Wedge Salad with Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Bacon Lardons, Sweet Tomatoes and Pickled Onions
Cioppino San Francisco Style-seafood stew with muscles, clams, scallop, local fish, Gulf shrimp
Roasted beef tenderloin, buttermilk whipped potatoes, green beans and spinach, wild mushroom port reduction sauce
Braised lamb shank with creamed new potatoes, sautéed Autumn vegetables
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Potato Gratin Dauphinois and seasonal vegetables
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Classic Oysters Rockefeller- spinach, garlic, herbs and melted parmesan cheese
Caviar marble potatoes, local smoked salmon with creme Frisch and chives
Grilled Sonoma Lamb Lollipops with Moroccan Chermoula Dipping Sauce
Roasted Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Oil
Crab cake and butter lettuce salad with corn relish and a citrus remoulade sauce
Classic Lobster Bisque, creme frische, caviar and warm Della Fattoria Bread
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, Succotash and roasted potatoes
Slow Braised Short Ribs with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Cioppino San Francisco Style-seafood stew with muscles, clams, scallop, local fish, Gulf shrimp
Seared Liberty Farms duck breast and confit with white bean cassoulet and crispy Brussels sprouts
Apple galette with Straus vanilla ice cream
Creme Brûlée' Napoleon- layered with phyllo dough sugar and cinnamon, bourbon caramel sauce
Chocolate Decadence with cherries jubilee sauce and vanilla cream
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Raw Petite Oysters with mignonette sauce
Duck mousse pate crostini with Napa Valley fig preserves
Dungeness Carb Puffs
Classic French Onion Soup, caramelized onions with fresh thyme, crusty baguette and melted Gruyere cheese
Roasted beef filet tenderloin or Salmon Filet, potato gratin, Brussels sprouts - spinach, wild mushroom port reduction sauce
Liberty Farms Duck Leg Confit with Braised Swiss Chard, Roasted Carrots and Marble Potatoes
Sonoma Duck a l'Orange with Wild Rice Pilaf , Roasted Root Vegetables and Brussels sprouts
Creme Brûlée' Napoleon- layered with phyllo dough sugar and cinnamon, bourbon caramel sauce
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Greek Flaming Saganaki Cheese Platter with Pita Bread
Baked Spanakopita triangles with spinach and feta cheese
Dolmathes, stuffed grape leaves filled with pine-nuts, apricots and raisins, sweet onions, rice, herbs, tzatziki dipping sauce
Burrata Salad Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Onions, Wild Arugula - Pea Shoots - Basil Roasted Shallot Balsamic Reduction Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Greek salad : Feta Cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olive, red onion, baby gem lettuce and red wine oregano vinaigrette
Little gem Mediterranean salad with tomato, cucumbers, Bulgarian feta cheese, kalamata olives, fried garbanzo beans and red wine oregano vinaigrette
Served Family Style: Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers, Beef Souvlaki, Shrimp Skewers, Noodle Rice Pilaf and Stewed Green Beans
Honey Walnut Cake with Vanilla Cream and Honeycomb Ouzo Whipped Cream
Baklava with Straus Vanilla Ice Cream
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"Nibble Board" Local Cured meats, Farmers Market Vegetables, Hummus dip, local cheeses
Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Sweet Tomatoes and Pickled Onions
Arugula and baby gem lettuces, goat cheese, grape tomatoes with walnut pepper dressing
Grilled Flank Steak "Tagliata" with Napa Valley Herb Chimichurri Sauce, Marble Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables
Pan seared Salmon Filet with cauliflower puree, wilted spinach and wild mushroom sauce
Airline chicken breast “Hunter’s Style” Porcini mushroom sauce, browned buttered pappardelle pasta and shaved Brussel sprouts
Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice cream
Chocolate Decadence with cherries jubilee sauce and vanilla cream
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