Chef Noelle Saleh

Private Chef In Bloomfield

I am a professional Certified Chef. Upon graduating from Johnson and Wales University I have 9 years experience in the industry. I have worked everywhere from Mom & pop shops, to fine dining, private catering, restaurants, 5 star hotels and state universities. I have 4 years pastry chef experience as well. My specialties include: American, Asian, Caribbean, Southern Comfort, Italian and Latin Cuisines. As well as Vegan/ Vegetarian/ Gluten Free dietary needs.

Any occasion: Dinner parties, brunch, weddings, weekly meal prep services, private events. Catered in either Buffet style, family style or plated.

For me, cooking is...

My passion, my therapy, my happy place. It is a beautiful form of art to express yourself and make others happy as well.

I learned to cook at...

age 4. Sounds cliche but I have been cooking/ baking since very young. When I got to high school I took Culinary for 4 years and went to JWU after.

A cooking secret...

If you don't love it, don't do it. I think that's the secret to anything extraordinary, you must have a love for it.

My menus

Elle's Italian Dream

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Moules Marinieres- A saucepan of mussels cooked in white wine with shallots and parsley

Charcuterie Plate- Cured Meats, Olives, Artisan Cheese & Bread

FIRST COURSE

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Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, green peppers, kalamata olives

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pesto Bruschetta Chicken Pasta- seasoned chicken breast over creamy pesto penne pasta topped with tomato basil and shredded parmesan cheese

DESSERT

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Cake of Choice- cakes to fit any occasion, decorated as please

Elle's Mediterranean Twist

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Falafel with Tzatziki Souce (fried spiced ground chickpeas, with greek yogurt cucumber sauce)

Spanikopita & Caprese Bites Plate -traditional Greek pie made of spinach, feta and seasonings baked in flaky phyllo dough alongside Caprese Bites -fresh mozzarella bocconcini, fresh basil and cheery tomato skewers

Greek Mezza Board- variety of cheeses, olives, vegetables and dips and pita breads

Hummus Crudite Shooters - Chickpea spread topped with crispy pita and fresh crunchy vegetables in a shooter glass

Baba Ganoush- Eggplant, Tahini, lemon, garlic olive oil spread

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce- Oregano, garlic and lemon marinated chicken kabobs, served with a side of grilled pita

Spinach & artichoke dip- cream cheese based dip with artichokes, spinach, onions and spice blend with crispy fried pita chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Greek watermelon feta Salad

Spicy Mediterranean White Bean Soup- Vegetable Based white bean and spinach prepared Gluten free

Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, green peppers, kalamata olives

Greek Chicken and Orzo Soup- Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, orzo pasta

Elle's Caesar- Chopped Romaine, parmesan, focaccia croutons, confit garlic (with choice of chicken or steak)

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Flank Steaks with Tabbouleh and Greek Zucchini Boats- seasoned medium rare flank steaks, tabbouleh salad (bulgur, parsley, tomato, onion) served with herbs, feta and pine nut zucchini boats

Baked Lemon & Garlic Salmon over Mediterranean Orzo Salad & Marinated Eggplant- seared salmon fillet laid on a bed of lemon orzo and roasted eggplant

Chicken Provencal served with Rice Pilaf and Garlic Roasted Vegetables- Seasoned Chicken thighs braised in white wine with olives, garlic, shallots, artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes

Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine Pasta Toss- Sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives, sauteed spicy shrimp tossed into al dente linguine with lemon white wine sauce

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers (ground beef, couscous, veggies, olives, feta & pine nuts)

DESSERT

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Loaded Baklava Trifles- flaky pastry with pistachio nuts drenched in honey, layered over vanilla pastry cream

Greek Orange, Honey Cake with Pistachios- citrus run cake, topped with toasted pistachios and honey drizzle

Loukoumades with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Fried Greek Donuts with honey topped with toasted nuts)

Cake of Choice- cakes to fit any occasion, decorated as please

Elle's Twist

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Spinach & artichoke dip- cream cheese based dip with artichokes, spinach, onions and spice blend with crispy fried pita chips

Moules Marinieres- A saucepan of mussels cooked in white wine with shallots and parsley

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Brie & Raspberry Bites- brie and raspberry stuffed inside puff pastry and baked to golden perfection

Arancini- creamy parmesan risotto fried to golden perfection/ tomato cream sauce

Jerk Chicken Eggrolls- spicy Caribbean jerk chicken with slaw wrapped and fried

Shrimp & Crab Cakes- spicy Aioli

Steak Frites - Strip steak a top crispy fries drench in gravy

Coconut Shrimp Skewers

Chicken Satay- peanut sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Beet & mixed Greens salad- Candied Red Beets, Goat cheese, with vinaigrette

Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, hard-boiled egg green peppers, kalamata olives

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Chicken Noodle soup

Elle's Caesar- Chopped Romaine, parmesan, focaccia croutons

Antipasto Salad- meats/cheese/ olives/ mushrooms/

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coq au Vin- Chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, onions & garlic, served with potatoes and fresh vegetables

Shrimp Scampi- Garlic Butter & white wine and a touch of cream served over linguine

Braised Beef Short Ribs- braised in red wine, parmesan rissoto, bacon- onion brussels sprouts

Southern crispy Fried Chicken served with 6 cheese baked Mac and cheese and braised greens

Latin delight- slow roasted pernil alongside Spanish rice and beans, Habichuelas Guisadas and sweet plantains

Stuffed Sole- shrimp & crab meat stuffing/ lobster cream sauce/ roasted potatoes

Balsamic Salmon- mushroom risotto/ roasted garlic asparagus

Cioppino- shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and red roasted peppers in light tomato sauce/ linguine

Lobster Baked Rigatoni- Rigatoni/ cognac lobster tomato cream sauce/ lobster tail / ricotta/ mozz

Sriracha Honey Glazed Salmon & Garlic Shrimp- Jasmine Rice/ Roasted Vegetables

Cajun Fried Surf & Turf - Fried Cajun Lobster, Sirloin/ mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus

Filet Mignon- topped with merlot butter/ creamy mash/ chefs choice vegetable

Glazed Lamb Chops- rice pilaf, sautéed broccoli rabe

Ribeye- red wine demi, parmesan mushroom risotto, sautéed broccoli rabe

Southern Style shrimp and grits- 4 cheese loaded grits/ jumbo spicy Shrimp

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Custom Cake - decorations of choice

Raspberry Truffle Brownie- served with raspberry ice cream, raspberry & chocolate sauce & fresh whipped cream

Warm Apple Crisp with Caramel swirl vanilla bean Ice Cream

Baileys Pineapple upside down cake/ vanilla bean ice cream/ brown sugar pineapple sauce and toasted coconut

Almond Crunch ice cream bombs- almond ice cream with a amaretto truffle center rolled in almond crunch topping

Cheesecake sundae loaded with fresh berries

Chocolate fondue station- chocolate dipping station, fresh berries, pound cake, mini pastries

Baked Alaska- gelato covered in fluffy meringue/ torched

Elle's Asian Twist

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Fried Calamari

Asian Style Crab Cakes- Sesame seed encrusted with wasabi & pickled ginger

Eggrolls- Shrimp, Chicken, Jerk chicken & Cabbage or Veggie

Pork Gyoza- Fried pork dumplings

Chicken, Shrimp or Veggie Tempura

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asian Salad- mixed greens/ napa cabbage/ bean sprouts/ mandarin oranges/ mushrooms/ water chestnuts with miso ginger viniagrette

Chinese Spinach salad with orange and avocado

Thai Noodle Salad- rice noodles/ ginger/ cabbage/ peppers/ red onions/ cucumbers/ lime peanut vinigrette

Miso Soup

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Sriracha Honey Glazed Salmon & Garlic Shrimp- Jasmine Rice/ Roasted Vegetables

Bang Bang Lobster and Shrimp Pineapple Bowls- Fried Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp/ coconut, pineapple & ginger fried rice

Mongolian Beef with Brown or Jasmine Rice & baby bok choy

Pad Thai- rice noodles/ bean sprouts/ peanuts with choice of chicken, shrimp or tofu

Streak & Shrimp Lo Mein

Sesame Chicken- veggie fried rice/ spicy stir- fried schezuan Veggies

Loaded Stir- Fry- Chicken, steak, shrimp/ bean sprouts/ mushrooms/ broccoli/ carrots/ fried egg/ Onions/ brown rice or jasmine rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cake of Choice- cakes to fit any occasion, decorated as please

Frangelico Chocolate fondue station- chocolate dipping station, fresh berries, pound cake, mini pastries

Fresh Berries and Sorbet Trifles

Rice Pudding

Ginger Creme Brulee- custard with hard caramel topping

Fried Donuts and ice cream

Baileys Pineapple upside down cake/ vanilla bean ice cream/ brown sugar pineapple sauce and toasted coconut

Elle's Italian Dream

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Moules Marinieres- A saucepan of mussels cooked in white wine with shallots and parsley

Charcuterie Plate- Cured Meats, Olives, Artisan Cheese & Bread

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, green peppers, kalamata olives

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pesto Bruschetta Chicken Pasta- seasoned chicken breast over creamy pesto penne pasta topped with tomato basil and shredded parmesan cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cake of Choice- cakes to fit any occasion, decorated as please

Elle's Mediterranean Twist

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Falafel with Tzatziki Souce (fried spiced ground chickpeas, with greek yogurt cucumber sauce)

Greek Mezza Board- variety of cheeses, olives, vegetables and dips and pita breads

Hummus Crudite Shooters - Chickpea spread topped with crispy pita and fresh crunchy vegetables in a shooter glass

Baba Ganoush- Eggplant, Tahini, lemon, garlic olive oil spread

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce- Oregano, garlic and lemon marinated chicken kabobs, served with a side of grilled pita

Spinach & artichoke dip- cream cheese based dip with artichokes, spinach, onions and spice blend with crispy fried pita chips

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Greek watermelon feta Salad

Spicy Mediterranean White Bean Soup- Vegetable Based white bean and spinach prepared Gluten free

Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, green peppers, kalamata olives

Greek Chicken and Orzo Soup- Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, orzo pasta

Elle's Caesar- Chopped Romaine, parmesan, focaccia croutons, confit garlic (with choice of chicken or steak)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Flank Steaks with Tabbouleh and Greek Zucchini Boats- seasoned medium rare flank steaks, tabbouleh salad (bulgur, parsley, tomato, onion) served with herbs, feta and pine nut zucchini boats

Baked Lemon & Garlic Salmon over Mediterranean Orzo Salad & Marinated Eggplant- seared salmon fillet laid on a bed of lemon orzo and roasted eggplant

Chicken Provencal served with Rice Pilaf and Garlic Roasted Vegetables- Seasoned Chicken thighs braised in white wine with olives, garlic, shallots, artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes

Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine Pasta Toss- Sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives, sauteed spicy shrimp tossed into al dente linguine with lemon white wine sauce

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers (ground beef, couscous, veggies, olives, feta & pine nuts)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Loaded Baklava Trifles- flaky pastry with pistachio nuts drenched in honey, layered over vanilla pastry cream

Greek Orange, Honey Cake with Pistachios- citrus run cake, topped with toasted pistachios and honey drizzle

Loukoumades with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Fried Greek Donuts with honey topped with toasted nuts)

Cake of Choice- cakes to fit any occasion, decorated as please

Elle's Twist

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Spinach & artichoke dip- cream cheese based dip with artichokes, spinach, onions and spice blend with crispy fried pita chips

Moules Marinieres- A saucepan of mussels cooked in white wine with shallots and parsley

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Brie & Raspberry Bites- brie and raspberry stuffed inside puff pastry and baked to golden perfection

Arancini- creamy parmesan risotto fried to golden perfection/ tomato cream sauce

Jerk Chicken Eggrolls- spicy Caribbean jerk chicken with slaw wrapped and fried

Shrimp & Crab Cakes- spicy Aioli

Steak Frites - Strip steak a top crispy fries drench in gravy

Coconut Shrimp Skewers

Chicken Satay- peanut sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Beet & mixed Greens salad- Candied Red Beets, Goat cheese, with vinaigrette

Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, hard-boiled egg green peppers, kalamata olives

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Chicken Noodle soup

Elle's Caesar- Chopped Romaine, parmesan, focaccia croutons

Antipasto Salad- meats/cheese/ olives/ mushrooms/

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coq au Vin- Chicken braised with wine, mushrooms, onions & garlic, served with potatoes and fresh vegetables

Shrimp Scampi- Garlic Butter & white wine and a touch of cream served over linguine

Braised Beef Short Ribs- braised in red wine, parmesan rissoto, bacon- onion brussels sprouts

Southern crispy Fried Chicken served with 6 cheese baked Mac and cheese and braised greens

Latin delight- slow roasted pernil alongside Spanish rice and beans, Habichuelas Guisadas and sweet plantains

Stuffed Sole- shrimp & crab meat stuffing/ lobster cream sauce/ roasted potatoes

Balsamic Salmon- mushroom risotto/ roasted garlic asparagus

Cioppino- shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and red roasted peppers in light tomato sauce/ linguine

Lobster Baked Rigatoni- Rigatoni/ cognac lobster tomato cream sauce/ lobster tail / ricotta/ mozz

Sriracha Honey Glazed Salmon & Garlic Shrimp- Jasmine Rice/ Roasted Vegetables

Cajun Fried Surf & Turf - Fried Cajun Lobster, Sirloin/ mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus

Filet Mignon- topped with merlot butter/ creamy mash/ chefs choice vegetable

Glazed Lamb Chops- rice pilaf, sautéed broccoli rabe

Ribeye- red wine demi, parmesan mushroom risotto, sautéed broccoli rabe

Southern Style shrimp and grits- 4 cheese loaded grits/ jumbo spicy Shrimp

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Custom Cake - decorations of choice

Raspberry Truffle Brownie- served with raspberry ice cream, raspberry & chocolate sauce & fresh whipped cream

Warm Apple Crisp with Caramel swirl vanilla bean Ice Cream

Baileys Pineapple upside down cake/ vanilla bean ice cream/ brown sugar pineapple sauce and toasted coconut

Almond Crunch ice cream bombs- almond ice cream with a amaretto truffle center rolled in almond crunch topping

Cheesecake sundae loaded with fresh berries

Chocolate fondue station- chocolate dipping station, fresh berries, pound cake, mini pastries

Baked Alaska- gelato covered in fluffy meringue/ torched

Elle's Asian Twist

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Fried Calamari

Asian Style Crab Cakes- Sesame seed encrusted with wasabi & pickled ginger

Eggrolls- Shrimp, Chicken, Jerk chicken & Cabbage or Veggie

Pork Gyoza- Fried pork dumplings

Chicken, Shrimp or Veggie Tempura

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asian Salad- mixed greens/ napa cabbage/ bean sprouts/ mandarin oranges/ mushrooms/ water chestnuts with miso ginger viniagrette

Chinese Spinach salad with orange and avocado

Thai Noodle Salad- rice noodles/ ginger/ cabbage/ peppers/ red onions/ cucumbers/ lime peanut vinigrette

Miso Soup

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Sriracha Honey Glazed Salmon & Garlic Shrimp- Jasmine Rice/ Roasted Vegetables

Bang Bang Lobster and Shrimp Pineapple Bowls- Fried Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp/ coconut, pineapple & ginger fried rice

Mongolian Beef with Brown or Jasmine Rice & baby bok choy

Pad Thai- rice noodles/ bean sprouts/ peanuts with choice of chicken, shrimp or tofu

Streak & Shrimp Lo Mein

Sesame Chicken- veggie fried rice/ spicy stir- fried schezuan Veggies

Loaded Stir- Fry- Chicken, steak, shrimp/ bean sprouts/ mushrooms/ broccoli/ carrots/ fried egg/ Onions/ brown rice or jasmine rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cake of Choice- cakes to fit any occasion, decorated as please

Frangelico Chocolate fondue station- chocolate dipping station, fresh berries, pound cake, mini pastries

Fresh Berries and Sorbet Trifles

Rice Pudding

Ginger Creme Brulee- custard with hard caramel topping

Fried Donuts and ice cream

Baileys Pineapple upside down cake/ vanilla bean ice cream/ brown sugar pineapple sauce and toasted coconut

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Chef Noelle's reviews

4.89

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9 services

I was nervous that the price I paid for the food wouldn’t be worth the experience I received. I was more than blown away with the quality of food as well as the atmosphere that Chef Elle was able to achieve. I was able to host a dinner party for my wife’s birthday but was actually able to enjoy it rather than supervise the events. Hiring Chef Elle allowed me to sit back and enjoy the party knowing l was in good hands. I cannot begin to describe how delicious the food was. Then, after the meal, she left our kitchen cleaner than how she found it. Everyone at the party was blown away by the experience.

Amazing Food ! Very attentive, It was a great closing for my New Years Eve ! I will absolutely be in touch. Thanks again !

Chef Noelle did a great job from creating the menu to cooking the food. She made my husband’s birthday so special!

It was an amazing experience. The food was incredible, the courses came out with the perfect amount of time between them to really enjoy them and be able to digest a little. The only feedback is that Elle didn't ask how we wanted out meat cooked. Other than that it was amazing and I would completely recommend her and her service to anyone who will listen!

I hired Chef Elle for my wife's birthday and she exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious (short rib was so moist and tender) and the cake she prepared was absolutely incredible. Everything, from the place settings, to the flowers, to the service, to the meal showed attention to detail and a real desire to make the evening special. The kitchen was left cleaner than they found it. They went above and beyond in every way and I couldn't recommend Chef Elle enough. It was a memorable experience for my wife and our guests.

Excellent experience. Everything was wonderful.