Chef Nick Etienne

Private Chef In San Diego

After graduating from the San Diego Culinary Institute, Chef Nick studied under Chef Knibb at 910 in the La Jolla village. There he learned the detail oriented mindset required to create delicate art on a plate.

As a founding member of the BiTE team he constantly adapts to the newest trends in the culinary world while remaining true to his classic roots. An Italian chef at heart, he loves to make fresh pasta and elegant plates.

Chef Nick is passionate about authentic and simple menus that highlight quality, seasonal ingredients. He is always striving to provide his clients with a refined and memorable experience.

For me, cooking is...

A way to connect with people and share my passion for food.

I learned to cook at...

the San Diego culinary school where i studied the technical aspect of cooking. Then i practiced my craft at Nine-Ten under Chef Jason Knibb.

A cooking secret...

is to plan ahead, stay true to the ingredients and have a good time. I enjoy sharing the passion i have for food with others so we all have a fun time

My menus

Vegetarian asian

STARTER

All inclusive

Vegetable gyoza with ponzu dipping sauce

Miso glazed roast carrot

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Japanese salad with fried tofu and a carrot, ginger dressing

Cucumber salad with toasted garlic, sesame and chili

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Soy glazed eggplant donburi bowl

Vegetable tempura soba

DESSERT

All inclusive

Japanese Cheesecake served with fresh berries

Fluffy souffle pancakes served with blueberry compote and toasted meringue

Indian

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Lentil fritters with mango chutney

Corn pakora with a mint chutney

Vegetable samosas with a coriander chutney

FIRST COURSE

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Chana salad with chickpeas, tomato and cucumber

Kachumber indian cucumber salad with tomato and radish

MAIN COURSE

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Dal makhani lentil curry with roti

Butter chicken over saffron rice and fresh naan bread

Chana masala served with basmati rice and fresh naan bread

DESSERT

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Cham Cham Bengali sweets cooked in syrup and rolled in coconut flakes

Laddoo packed with nuts and raisins

Sushi experience

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Miso Soup

Seaweed Salad with sesame

FIRST COURSE

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Mixed green salad with cherry tomato, red onion and a light vinagrette

Arugula salad with radish, pickled red onion and a green goddess dressing

MAIN COURSE

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California roll with avocado and crab meat

Dragon roll with crab and avocado topped with eel

Zarigani roll with spicy tuna and topped with tempura shrimp

Spicy crunch roll with shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and avocado

DESSERT

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Japanese Cheesecake served with fresh berries

BiTE Signature Molten Lava Cake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry coulis

Lain main

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Chicken empanadas with a green chili salsa

White fish ceviche with red onion, corn, cilantro and corn tortilla chips

Sauteed baby shrimp over avocado spread and sweet potato chips

FIRST COURSE

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Garden salad with fresh greens, red onion, heirloom tomatoes and avocado

Chipotle quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes, cilantro and avocado

MAIN COURSE

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Marinated and grilled Flank steak with a herbaceous chimichurri, roasted baby potatoes, corn and carrots

Pan seared sea bass over rice pilaf and black beans

Pabellon Criollo pulled beef served with rice and beans

DESSERT

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Chocolate Molten Lava cake served with Vanilla ice cream and strawberry coulis

Individual flan with whipped cream and fresh berries

Asian

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Deep fried wontons with creamy curried chicken

Vegetable spring rolls with a creamy peanut butter dipping sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Vietnamese shredded chicken salad

Asian slaw with ginger-peanut dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Honey walnut shrimp with white rice and a spicy Sichuan sauce

Sweet and sour chicken with green onions and white rice

DESSERT

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Chocolate Molten Lava cake served with Vanilla ice cream and strawberry coulis

Japanese Cheesecake served with fresh berries

Modern French

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Salmon rillette with capers, red onion and Dijon served over toasted baguette

Crispy leek and potato galette with pistachio

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula salad with prosciutto, pumpkin seeds and a cider vinaigrette

Crisp kale salad with bruleed pear, almond, feta and a balsamic reduction

MAIN COURSE

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Coq au vin with whipped potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts

Honey glazed roast pork loin with apples and roasted carrot and whipped potatoes

DESSERT

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Chocolate Molten Lava cake served with Vanilla ice cream and strawberry coulis

Individual pear tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream

Mediterranean flavors

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Smoked salmon, avocado and cucumber bites

Roasted eggplant with chickpeas and parsley over toasted sourdough

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh cucumbers, tomato, bell pepper, feta cheese and a zesty lemon dressing

Hummus plate with fresh vegetables, crackers and toasted pita

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted branzino with citrus pesto and baked rice pilaf

Rosemary grilled lamb chops with a side of quinoa, farro and roasted vegetables

DESSERT

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Italian apple and olive oil cake with almonds and soaked golden raisins

Honey almond ricotta pudding with fresh fruit and coconut flakes

Italian regular

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Burrata plate with pistachio pesto and marinated strawberries served over a bed of arugula

Antipasto plate with cured meats, cheeses, crackers and pickled vegetables

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula salad with prosciutto, pumpkin seeds, roasted squash and a light citrus dressing

Stuffed eggplant with mushrooms, sausage, tomatos and fontina cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Filet mignon over truffled parmesan risotto with toased walnuts and asparagus

Sicilian salmoriglio swordfish with sauteed rainbow chard and baby eggplant

DESSERT

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Caramel panna cotta with whipped cream and strawberry compote

Traditional tiramisu with ice cream and strawberries

Chef Nick's reviews

4.88

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9 services

Great experience. Food was amazing.

Trint was an amazing chef. We enjoyed the experience very much.

Nick was awesome! Very accommodating to my change of schedule, menu request, etc. Punctual, engaging and we enjoyed hearing his back story. I highly recommend him for parties.

Solid from point of engagement. Great experience.