Chef Mitchell Goran
Private Chef In West Palm BeachGet to know me better
I am a professional who loves his work and will never come up short of excellent
My experience extends over thirty years with many favorable reviews on Google and in the media. I have worked hard to become a highly rated Professional Personal Chef, Cooking Skills Instructor and Caterer. Presenting a memorable feast brings great satisfaction. Cooking allows an outlet for creativity; making something with my hands that you will love can not be fully described with mere words. To be trusted with a family's culinary desires or a milestone event such as a graduation, 40th birthday, anniversary,bachelorette, etc. is an awesome responsibility.
Teaching Kitchen Skills creates a connection that lets us explore new horizons. Everyone has their own particularities: call them assets and defects. Understanding them enables me to help you. There is great satisfaction in knowing I made a difference.
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For me, cooking is...
The most important thing in my life
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actually doing it hands on from professionals with high standards
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If love is lacking don't do it
My menus
Ahi Tuna Tartar: saffron infused roasted beets, wakame sunomo, vietnamese daikon salad
Herb Roasted Filet Mignon: charred tomato risotto, malbec demi glace
Flourless Chocolate Torte, Ginger Flan, Orange Ricotta Pie
Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Board: nuts, crisps, dried figs
Connecticut Lobster Roll: served warm on garlic crusted parker house roll, green onions, celery, lemon-thyme mayo, crispy gaufrettes
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Berenjena con Vinagreta: roasted eggplant dressed with tomato, sherry vinegar, capers, manchego
Cachapas Arrolladas Venezuelanas: corn pancakes filled with chorizo, cheese, cilantro
Aji Amarillo Ceviche: citrus marinated shrimp, scallops, octopus
Baked Codfish Cakes: yucca, cured ham, spring onion. Served with sriacha aioli
Baby Spinach Salad: pickled vegetables, toasted garbanzo beans, cornbread croutons, peanut vinaigrette
Chiapas Salad: arugula, papaya, clementines, spiced garbanzos, pistachios, herb vinaigrette
Bibb Lettuce, Radicchio, Watercress Salad: pears, hearts of palm, challah croutons, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Chiffonade shredded romaine, roasted corn, hearts of palm
Herb Seared Beef Tenderloin: seasonal ratatouille, roasted yukon potatoes, malbec demi glace
Enchiladas Poblanas: baked white corn tortillas filled with roasted vegetables, sautèed peppers, chive cream
Arroz con Pollo: spice crusted chicken, saffron rice pilaf, chicharrones
Enchiladas Carnitas: crispy marinated pork shoulder, poblanos, quesillo
Fricasè de Pollo: chicken browned in garlic butter and stewed with potatoes, alcaparrados, peppers, tomato
Chicken Limone: sauteed scalloping, artichoke hearts, spinach, vermouth, thyme butter, meyer lemon
Cerdo Asado twice cooked marinated crispy sweet & sour pork
Carbonada de Criolla patagonia beef stew with winter squash, tomato, apricots
Bistecca Encebollada: pepper seated filet mignon with sauteed vidalia onions, white rice, black beans, yucca
Ginger Créme Brûlée
Florida Key Lime Pie: lemon biscotti crust, whipped cream top
Banana Pudding: served as a trifle or filling for strawberry shortcake
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Caramel Drizzle and Piroulines
Classic Flan : vanilla custard baked in caramel
Crema Catalan crème brulèe with cinnamon and orange zest
Florida Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
Buñuelos de Viente: sweet fried pastry puffs served with salted caramel and handmade gelato
Brazo de Reina: sponge cake rolled with whipped cream and strawberries
Pastel de Tres Leches: sponge cake, caramel, meringue, cinnamon
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Assorted Muffins, Bagels, Croissants: cream cheese varieties, butters, jams & jellies: gluten-free options available
Bagels, Lox, & Cream Cheese: bagel and bialy assortment, various spreads, bermuda onion, tomato, pickles
Imported and Domestic Cheese Assortment: breads, crisps, nuts, dried fruits
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Fried Chicken & Mini Waffle Bites: served with authentic maple syrup and horseradish sauce
Almond Cinnamon Rolls
Prosciutto Wrapped Montrachet Crostini on Poppy Seed Toasts
Buttermilk Biscuit Egg Sandwich with or without cheese & chives
Scrambled Eggs: cheese, chives, scallions, sausage, bacon, ham, cheese, vegetables
Egg, Cheese & Tomato Wraps: american, imported swiss, cheddar, provolone, sausage, bacon, ham
Miniature No Crust Quiches: lorraine, cheddar, mushroom, braised leek, gruyère, ratatouille, caramelized onion, tomato, ham
Huevos Rancheros eggs shirred in black bean salsa, with tomato and avocado; served mild or spicy with crispy tortillas
Classic Eggs Benedict: poached eggs on toasted english muffin, canadian bacon and chive hollandaise
Waffles, French Toast and Pancakes: garnished with: blueberries, chocolate chips, pecan, banana, walnut, strawberries
Tray of Breakfast Meats: applewood center cut bacon, sausage patties, links, ham steaks, chorizos, bratwurst
Gourmet Smoked and Cured Seafood Board: scottish smoked salmon, mussels ceviche, shrimp escabeche, smoked whitefish, chef mitch’s signature gravlax
Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy
Cheese Blintzes: strawberry, blueberry, mango, pineapple, fig, apple, pear
Cracklin’ Southern Grits & Eggs: plain, cheddar, jalapenos, bacon, ham, shrimp
Philly Cheese Steak Crêpes: ribeye, peppers, onions, mushrooms, yellow american cheese sauce
Sausage and Hashbrown Casserole: hash brown patties layered with chives, cheddar custard, mild or hot ground sausage
Home Fries: yukon gold and red bliss potatoes sauteed golden brown with shallots
Sweet Potato Home Fries: baked with glazed walnut butter, vidalia onion, smoked paprika
Granny Smith Apple Hash Brown Cakes: chives, gruyère, idaho potatoes, egg
Sweet Potato Andouille Hash hot louisiana sausage, bell pepper, green onion, garlic, glazed pecans
Potatoes Colcannon: braised cabbage, bacon, herbs baked in casserole
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Bruschette: marinated tomato concasse nestled atop garlic crisps
Cod Cakes Romesco: crispy fritters, catalan tomato-almond dip
Melon con Jamon: small melon slices wrapped with cured ham
Salmon Ahumado Crouton: smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, capers, lemon preserve, poppy seed toast
Ensaladilla Rusa: spanish potato salad with peppers, boiled egg, tuna, capers, lemon dressing
Mediterranean Hummus: pita crisps, stuffed grape leaves, marinated grilled vegetables
Vine Ripened Tomato and Mozzarella: shaved red onion, pesto vinaigrette
Salade Grecque: bibb lettuce, arugula, marinated cucumber, late harvest tomato, champagne vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge: slab bacon, blue cheese, tomato, traditional buttermilk dressing
Salade Niçoise: pepper seared tuna*, haricots verts, dill potatoes, tomatoes, lemon-dijon vinaigrette
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables: zucchinis, roma tomato, roasted garlic cloves, eggplant; served chilled with white balsamic, basil and virgin olive oil
Bibb and Radicchio Salad: challah croutons, hearts of palm, pears, gorgonzola, champagne vinaigrette
Casarecce Amatriciana: crispy rendered pancetta, bacon, caramelized onions, marinara
Pasta Primavera: handmade fettuccine, seasonal vegetables, roasted tomatoes, garlic, herb butter
Chicken Limone: sauteed tenders, artichoke hearts, lemon preserves, chablis, spinach, herb butter
Beef Tenderloin Brasciola: braised rollatini filled with pine nuts, herbs, reggiano parmesan
Paella Valenciana: saffron rice casserole of: mussels, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, tomato
Chicken Saltimbocca: scaloppine, prosciutto, asiago, sage, sauvignon blanc, veal reduction
Risotto Frutti di Mare: clams, mussels, shrimp,prosecco, light marina
Risotto Milanese: prepared with saffron, peas, asiago
Baked Codfish Cakes: cured ham, spring onion. Served with sriacha aioli
Mediterranean Florida Red Shrimp Cacciatore: peppers, shallots, roasted tomato, garlic, thyme, olives, caper berries; served with polenta cakes
Filet Mignon Palermitano: sicilian preparation of herb crusted steak, braised spinach, mushroom risotto, light barolo demi glace
Casarecce Broccolini: ear shaped pasta, broccoli rabe, grilled tomatoes, virgin olive oil, toasted chilis
Crêpes Suzette: thin buckwheat pancakes simmered in orange, brandy and butter
Handmade Gelato served in Crispy Cannoli Cup
Strawberry Genovese Sponge Layer Cake
Flourless Chocolate Torte: piroulines, salted caramel drizzle, berries
Strawberry Crepes with Creme Chantilly
Souflèes, Bavarois and Mousses chocolate, fruit, anglaise, frozen bavarian, served with coulis complement
Classic Flan : vanilla custard baked in caramel
Crema Catalan crème brulèe with cinnamon and orange zest
Torta Barozzi: gluten-free rich chocolate, almond, rum cake
Florida Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake
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Baked Crab Cakes: panko coated and served with roasted pepper remoulade
Flat Bread Pizza: baked with goat cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, basil chiffonade
Miniature Shish-Kabobs satay chicken, teriyaki beef, cajun shrimp, pork loin souvlaki, bbq lamb
Biscuit BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
Vegetarian Blue Corn Nachos: roasted vegetables, mushrooms, black beans, caramelized shallots, monterrey jack cheese, salsas, sour cream
Shish Kabobs: spice rubbed chicken tenders, steak, bbq pork loin. fiery pepper, citrus, & sofrito sauces
Baby Spinach Salad: pickled vegetables, toasted garbanzo beans, cornbread croutons, peanut vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge: slab bacon, blue cheese, tomato, traditional buttermilk dressing
Mixed Greens: granny smith apple, pear juliennes, hearts of palm, pomegranate reduction
Southern Cobb: watermelon, classic carrot-raisin salad, tomato, romaine spears, feta, walnut vinaigrette
BLT Chicken Salad: mixed greens, slab bacon, grape tomato, boiled egg, peppered brioche croutons, bbq mayo
Herb Seared Beef Tenderloin: seasonal ratatouille, roasted yukon potatoes, malbec demi glace
Enchiladas Poblanas: baked white corn tortillas filled with roasted vegetables, sautèed peppers, chive cream
Tamales Michoacanos: corn cakes steamed in corn husks filled with just about anything; served with chili-garlic salsa
Chicken Pot Pie: pastry wrapped herb roasted white or dark meat, peas, carrots, vidalia, velvety gravy
Classic Gumbo & Basmati Rice: hearty stew of peppers, okra, garlic, tomato, vidalia onion, dry sausage, shrimp and chicken
Shrimp and Grits: creole seasoning, green onion, tomato gravy
Fennel Crusted Tuna: served chilled with warm lentils, potato galette, string beans, light caesar vinaigrette
Louisiana Shrimp Creole: giant freshwater prawns, bell peppers, vidalias, garlic, tomato, okra, basmati rice
Blackened Snapper pepper jack cream, crayfish tails, roasted garlic; served with fried green tomatoes
Florida Key Lime Pie: lemon biscotti crust, whipped cream top
Strawberry Shortcake: whipped cream, fresh berries, natural syrup inside of a biscuit
Banana Pudding: served as a trifle or filling for strawberry shortcake
Pound Cake Peach Melba: chablis poached pears, raspberry syrup, vanilla gelato
Hummingbird Layer Cake: pineapple, bananas, glazed walnuts, cream cheese frosting
Caramel Cake: layered with caramel buttercream, white and yellow cakes, caramel icing
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Sicilian Caponata: eggplant, capers, sun dried tomato, pesto, celery hearts, garlic-poppy crostini
Vine Ripened Tomato and Mozzarella: shaved red onion, olives, giardiniera, pesto vinaigrette
Fontina Cheese Dip: herb baguette toasts and crudite
Bruschette: marinated tomato concasse nestled atop garlic crisps
Piada Fiorenze: flatbread baked with goat cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, basil chiffonade
Classic Antipasto: salame, capicola,cheeses, prosciutto, pepperoni, giardiniera, olives
Polenta: reggiano parmesan filled corn cake, caramelized cippoline
Bucatini Puttanesca: hollow spaghetti, olives, capers, anchovy (optional), roasted garlic, sugo pomodoro
Rigatoni Scarpariello: roasted chicken, root vegetables, light pinot grigio rosemary sauce
Casarecce Amatriciana: crispy rendered pancetta, bacon, caramelized onions, marinara
Roasted Vegetable Manicotti :zucchini, tomato, vidalia, ricotta, asiago rolled in fresh pasta sheets
Orecchiette Broccolini: ear shaped pasta, broccoli rabe, grilled tomatoes, virgin olive oil, toasted chilis
Potato Gnocchi Abbruzzese: crimini mushrooms, gorgonzola, julienned salami, baby spinach, light cream
Pasta Primavera: handmade fettuccine, seasonal vegetables, roasted tomatoes, garlic, herb butter
Chicken or Veal Saltimbocca: scaloppine, prosciutto, asiago, sage, sauvignon blanc, veal reduction
Chicken Spiedini Agrodolce: balsamic marinated boneless chicken thighs on skewers, farro pilaf, braised greens
Stuffed Chicken Breast: baby spinach, asiago, pine nuts, sun dried tomato pesto
Seafood Cioppino: shellfish, cod, peppers, pearl onions, tomato, garlic, steamed in a rich seafood broth
Risotto Frutti di Mare: clams, mussels, shrimp, prosecco, light marina
Eggplant Rollatini: ricotta, mascarpone, fennel, roasted peppers, stewed roma tomatoes
NY Strip Sirloin Brasciola: braised rollatini filled with pine nuts, herbs, reggiano parmesan
Chicken Limone: sauteed scalloping, artichoke hearts, spinach, vermouth, thyme butter, meyer lemon
Herb Seared Filet Mignon Pizzaola: peppers, shallots, garlic, tomato, barolo demiglace
Lobster Francese: lightly egg battered, meyer lemon, pinot grigio, caper berries, parsley butter
Handmade Gelato served in Crispy Cannoli Cup
Strawberry Genovese Sponge Layer Cake
Ricotta Cheesecake
Tiramisu: cookie trifle layered with pastry cream, mascarpone, espresso, chocolate
Flourless Chocolate Torte; served with hazelnut piroulines and salted caramel drizzle
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Vegetarian Spring Rolls: apricot-ginger dip and hot chinese mustard
Scallion Silver Dollar Pancakes: crispy cakes topped with: smoked salmon, kimchee, braised beef, shrimp, lobster or confit duck
Char Xiu Chili Rubbed Baby Back Ribs:apple wood smoked and finished with pomegranate bbq sauce
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sliders: roast pork, chicken, or bbq beef with cilantro, pickled vegetables, sriracha mayo on mini baguettes
Temaki Sushi Hand Rolls: salmon, tuna, or avocado rolled with shiso, cucumber, daikon, nishiki rice, tangy sauce
Omekase Sushi Board: ahi and salmon sushi, bbq shrimp, pickled vegetable, hoisin glazed shiitak norimaki, wakame, daikon, wasabe, ponzu
Chicken or Shrimp Yakitori: hoisin glazed skewers served with apricot ponzu
Tako Sunomono: marinated cucumbers, slivered vegetables, lightly smoked octopus; lemongrass vinaigrette
Pho: Vietnamese rice stick noodle soup; prepared with either beef, chicken, shrimp, squid, octopus or as vegan
Thom Yum: Thai coconut chicken broth, lemongrass, ginger, slivered vegetables
Red Miso and Soba: shshito peppers, shiitakes, daikon, edamame vegan dashi. This soup is gluten-free
Chinese Vegan Hot and Sour Soup:ginger, rice vinegar, chilis, spring onion, garlic, stir fried vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, vegan broth
Szechuan Dan Dan: fresh egg noodles, mustard greens, sesame, peanuts, sichuan pepper. May be served with beef, chicken or shrimp
Pad Thai: bok choy, ginger, green chili paste, coconut, chinese soy, garlic stir fried with rice stick noodles. May be served with beef, chicken, shrimp or as Vegan
Chilled Beijing Peanut-Sesame Noodles: flat egg noodles, tamari, ginger, pressed tofu, cilantro, spring onion, green tea chili-garlic sauce
Indonesian Bami Goreng: mung bean sprouts, carrot slivers, bok choy, sweet soy, leeks, sambal olek, mild curry and coconut
Karang Binaci Embi: madurese sweet and spicy goat curry; served with jasmine rice
Buckwheat Banana Blinis with Pralines
Spiced Chai Cake
Toasted Coconut & Dark Chocolate Terrine
Frozen Pineapple Soufflé
Ginger Créme Brûlée
Green Tea and Mango Gelato in Crispy Sweet Wonton Cup
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Brie en Croute: baked in flaky pastry; served with granny smith apple compote and apricot coulis
Pâtés, Rillettes, Mousselines and Galantines: brioche toast, cornichons, mustard
Assiette Charcuterie selection of cured meats and pickled vegetables
Tomato Bisque: vegan and gluten-free preparation thickened with rice; dill crouton garni
Chef Mitch’s Signature Gravlax: citrus-dill cured salmon, capers, boiled egg, seasonal vegetable compote, lemon preserve
Salade Niçoise: pepper seared tuna, lemon grass aioli haricot verts, dill potatoes, tomato, lemon-dijon vinaigrette
Caesar Classique: romaine, reggiano parmesan, garlic croutons, anchois, dijon-lemon vinaigrette
Salade Grecque: bibb lettuce, arugula, marinated cucumber, late harvest tomato, champagne vinaigrette
Salmon Dijonnaise: green lentils, saffron beets, mustard-herb butter, lemon preserve
Vine Ripened Hot House Tomatoes and Pistachio Crusted Chèvre: shaved red onion, fresh basil, virgin olive oil
Champignons Sauvages Strudel: delicate flaky pastry filled with wild mushrooms, camembert and braised leeks
Coq au Vin: chicken braised in red wine, slab bacon, mushrooms, garlic, thyme
Cassoulet: pork sausages, duck, white beans, herbs de provence slow cooked en casserole
Shrimp Madagascar: roquefort filled freshwater giant prawns baked with green peppercorns, pommerrey and brandy
Bouillabaisse Marseillaise: poached cod loin, salmon, fennel, saffron-tomato broth, red pepper rouille crouton
Herb Seared Grass Fed Filet Mignon, NY Strip Steak, or Ribeye Steak: merlot demi glace, potatoes lyonnaise, braised greens, roasted root vegetables
Crêpes du Poulet: roasted chicken, spring asparagus, wild mushrooms. garnished with artichoke hearts
Scallops en Brochette: lemon-chive couscous, braised chard, roasted garlic infused olive oil
Flourless Chocolate Torte: black lava salt, caramel drizzle, hazelnut-chocolate piroulines
Seasonal Fruit Clafoutis: skillet cakes baked in a flan batter
Tarte Tatin: classic pastry side up apple tart with topped with caramel
Souflèes, Bavarois and Mousses: chocolate, fruit, anglaise, frozen bavarian, served with coulis complement
Crêpes Suzette: thin buckwheat pancakes simmered in orange, brandy and butter
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