Chef Pasquale Frola

Personal Chef In New York City

My name is Pasquale "Paco" Frola.

I define myself as a chef with motivational skills, leadership, personality, and a passion for the industry; always focusing on high quality, use of local ingredients, and simple preparations.

I am Italian, born and raised in Naples, Italy. I came to the states when I married a wonderful woman and I have lived in the New York City area for almost fifteen years now. My continuous will to improve, and my aim for perfection, always stimulates me to find new sources to let me achieve my professional goals.

Before moving to America, I worked in Italy, France, Germany, and England. I have also worked world wide with Silversea Cruises, a top luxury cruise company, reaching a grade of experience and skills which gave me the opportunity to “swim” in different cooking pots.

I'm glad to be here and share my passion and interest cooking, cooking, cooking!!!!

My cooking influences are a blend of Italian, Mediterranean and European cuisine, but my real love is a very good Italian Cuisine, always fresh, always simple.

For me, cooking is...

A form of art which gives me the opportunity to know people through flavors and texture .

I learned to cook at...

age 19 in Naples, Italy. From there I gained experience and knowledge in kitchens from the islands, Greece, France, Germany, Spain, and England.

A cooking secret...

don't tell, just try.

My menus

Father's day brunch

STARTER

All inclusive

Mixed Tapas ( many to choose from ) for a fun start

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Eggs bendict with smoked salmon

Fried eggs with grilled vegetables and pesto

Lobster Benedict

Cauliflower Steak Bendict with herbs olives and capers

Waffle eggs, ham and cheese sandwich hollandaise sauce

Eggs in the nest with roasted peppers and parmigiano

Eggs in purgatorio on garlic brushed roasted bread

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

All inclusive

Amaretto Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate crunch

Assortment of Chef's petit patisserie

Lemon Profiteroles with creme Chantilly

Pistachio Creme Brûlée

Chocolate mousse cake with pralined pistachios

The grill / summer nights

STARTER

All inclusive

Selected Charcuterie and cheese Board

Bruschetta with tomato and with white beans

Farm Garden Vegetable platter wit hummus and tzaziki

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Sword fish kebabs marinated with Mediterranean herbs with aged balsamic

Chicken kebabs ( white and tight meat ) salmoriglio

Marinated flank steak

Lamb chops scottadito mint and lemon

Baked pasta with meat ragù

Selection of mix grilled vegetables Italian style

Green farmer salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cannolis villabate

Lobster tail villabate

Simple and tasty

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

French Onion soup

Cod Fritters

Ceviche of market fish

Ham and chicken croquettes

Pepper and eggplant escalivada

Escargot sommieroise

Seared duck foie gras and quince compote

Savoyard cheese fondue

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

11 Veggies Minestrone (vegetarian, Vegan)

Spaghetti al Pomodoro Verace SAN MARZANO DOP

Seafood risotto

Molded tuna salad

Ciego de avila chicken salad

Shrimp and asparagus salad

Savoyard salad ( egg)

Onion tart

Cod and potato terrine

Ricotta and vegetable terrine

Any Risotto

Orzotto with shrimp and vegetables

Velvet Crab Bisque

Clam Chowder

Fassolada

Tortellini in brodo

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cous cous with lemon chicken ( Moroccan style )

Dover Sole Mediterranean cauliflower crust

Atlantic Black Bass en papillotte

Thai Lime Branzino

Roatsed Market fish

Steamed Sea Bass with ginger and scallions

Monkfish casserole with green peppercorns

Portenan tuna pave'

Salmon roulade with chanterelle risotto

Roasted sea scallop with marrow bone

Rack of Lamb with rosemary and honey ( or any style )

Country style coq au vin

Roman style veal scallops

Filet mignon any style

Berkshire pan seared pork chop hot cherry peppers herbs and potato

Lamb Ossobuco, lavender risotto

Veal ossobuco milanese risotto

Ischitana rabbit

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Decadent chocolate mousse

Profiteroles with creme Chantilly

Amaretto Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate crunch

Pistachio Creme Brûlée gF

Chocolate covered strawberries and organic raspberries sorbet

Soufflé of your choice

Birthday chocolate cake with pralined pistachios will be adding $60

Chocolate fondue wit fresh fruit

Honey panna cotta or any pannacotta

Mediterranean essence

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Tabuleh

Roasted Vegetable Antipasto

Home made Hummus and veggies platter with or without breads

Shrimp Carpaccio

Diced Bread with grapes ( Pork)

Cote d'azur salad with balsamic dressing

Fennel Salad with orange

Greek salad

Artichokes Bayrampasa

Bulgur Salad

Coban Salad

Olive and onion salad

Mediterranean meze

Tapas from andalusia

Asparagus with poached eggs

Whole Sardines skewers

Vegetable and shrimp tortilla

Fried Oysters

Green cabbage rosti (pork)

Artichokes roman style

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuna tartare with zucchini cream

Minestrone with squid

11 veggies minestrone

Chicken salad with shitake mushroom

Lentils with scallops

Mussel in saffron cream

Vegetable soup with pistou

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Paella marinera o Valenciana ( choose one kind )

Vegetable Paella

Pappardelle with lamb goulash

Risotto any style

Herb orzotto with shrimp

Rice stuffed peppers Samos style

Okra Pilaf

Bil Meslene cous cous (lamb)

Stock fish with garbanzo beans

Fish Stew a la galicia

Tuna Filet in escabeche

One pot stew with squid and bacon

Roasted Market fish

Pot au feu with sea bass

Guinea fawl with garlic

Chichen roasted moroccan style

Lamb Stew

Lachanosarmades ( pork & Beef)

Cabbage roullades ( any meat )

Chicken and vegetable stew

Aknef ( lamb)

Chicken Courdass

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Decadent chocolate mousse

Pistachio Creme Brûlée

Profiteroles with creme Chantilly

Amaretto Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate crunch

Birthday chocolate cake with pralined pistachios will be adding $60

Honey panna cotta or any pannacotta

Vegetarian

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Braised Artichokes

Beet Tartare

Grilled seasonal Vegetables

Crispy Chick Peas Salad

Dips and Veggies

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

11 Veggies Minestrone (vegetarian, Vegan)

Spaghetti al Pomodoro Versace SAN MARZANO DOP

Creamy roasted risotto with squash and toasted pumpkin seeds

Fondue ( cheese fondue with black truffle )

Ribollita Toscana

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Risotto ai funghi

Crispy tofu with maple soy glaze over white rice ( contains sesame seeds )

Herbs Crusted cauliflower steak with beans and tomatoes

Cous cous with shrimp and vegetables

One skillet Roster butternut squash with crispy chickpeas

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Decadent chocolate mousse

Pistachio Creme Brûlée

Profiteroles with creme Chantilly

Amaretto Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate crunch

French experience

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Mache, goat cheese, grilled asparagus salad , balsamic vinaigrette

French Onion soup

Home Marinated Salmon Carpaccio

Selection of East Coast Oysters with sauces and fixings

Frisée aux lardons

Beef tartare

Escargot Bourgouignonne

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

Charcuterie and cheese plate

Mussels with Provençal pesto

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dover Sole a la meuniere

16 OZ, BONE IN MILK FERED VEAL CHOP

Poulet aux citron

Braised Short ribs aux vin rouge

Market roasted fish

DESSERT

All inclusive

Date night

STARTER

All inclusive

Selection of East Coast Oysters with sauces and fixings

Lobster bisque

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mussels Mariniere

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

Lobster ravioli

Fettuccine rock sheik and black truffle

Spaghetti with Manila clams

Risotto alla pescatoria

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon wellington deconstructed

Dover Sole a la meuniere sautéed market vegetables

Marinated and Roasted Lamb Rack or Scottadito Chops

16 OZ, BONE IN MILK FED VEAL CHOP

Steamed Whole Lobster 1.5 lbs cocktail sauce , spicy mayo

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Decadent chocolate mousse

Pistachio Creme Brûlée

Profiteroles with creme Chantilly

Amaretto Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate crunch

Party Buffet italiano

STARTER

All inclusive

Fritto Misto all'Italiana

Hors d'ouvres sélection

Italian rustic pie

Pasta al forno foderata di melanzane

Insalata mista della famiglia

Cotolette di pollo alla milanese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

11 Veggies Minestrone (vegetarian, Vegan)

Charcuterie and cheese plate

Escarole pie

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Decadent chocolate mousse

Profiteroles with creme Chantilly

Amaretto Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate crunch

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Chef Pasquale's reviews

4.75

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138 services

Very knowledgeable and uses excellent ingredients

It was a wonderful experience

Chef Pasquale was wonderful to have to cater our small holiday dinner party . He was super communicative , prepared , punctual and very professional . He knows what he is doing and is very easy to work with! I would certainly work with him again

This was my first ever time using a personal home chef. After this experience it will not be the last! Chef Pasquale was the upmost professional. The party was for a bachelor party and the chef went above and beyond my expectations. From punctuation to follow-up; a class act. He worked with me to curate a menu that worked and adhered to all dietary standards I had requested. During the event, he was engaging and very professional. He spoke to each dish and even provided more the favored dishes. As far as the quality of the food; there is not too much to say that would not result in another 3 paragraphs. Every singe dish was made with care and quality. There was one particular dish that was a mushroom and pork belly flat bread. It was my favorite and an absolute hit of the night. The event was roughly two months ago and I still have friends and family talking about it with me. Overall it was an absolutely wonderful experience that turned a typical bachelor party night into a fantastic and unforgettable event. I could not thank Chef Pasquale more for his part in making this evening what it was. Going forward I would recommend this Chef to anyone.

Chef Pasquale was hired for a birthday dinner. He arrived early, was well prepared and the dinner was amazing. Highly recommend Pasquale and look forward to having him again.

Chef Pasquale was outstanding from beginning to end. The proposed menu he sent over had so many delicious, inventive ideas and he was really happy to be flexible to accommodate one pregnant vegan in my group. He seemed very passionate about produce and excitedly suggested a number of in season vegetable dishes for her. His response time was very quick and he was very attentive (asking if I needed napkins, plates, cookware, ice etc etc.) He was very punctual, he told me he'd arrived at 5pm but was there at 4:50pm. We threw a few unexpected curveballs his way - I did not know that my venue was a 5th floor walkup. On top of that, the oven was broken. Chef never complained and delivered a wonderful evening. One of my attendees even asked for his contact information to use for future events.

I have so many good things to say about Chef P I don't know where to begin. Prior to the event, the chef was so helpful in developing a menu that integrated seamlessly with the theme of my birthday dinner (Positano). Naturally, being from Naples he had an abundance of knowledge in the area of authentic Italian cuisine. He was punctual, set up everything neatly and even assisted me with a dish that I chose to prepare myself. The food was absolutely delectable, as all of his ingredients were sourced from farmer's markets and the meats were high quality and organic. Not only did he cook, but he served each course, interchanging the plates as the dinner moved from appetizer to dessert. He was also very attentive to refilling glasses of wine/champagne/water as the dinner progressed. At the end of the night, my kitchen was completely clean and I was honestly sad to see him leave. All my guests loved him (and even commented that Chef P must be protected at all costs). This was the first time I hired a private chef to cook for my friends and I, and I can honestly say without reservation that I would absolutely chose to hire him again. He made my birthday a night my friends and I will never forget.

Our chef was excellent. Food was absolutely delicious, chef was very friendly and my kitchen was spotless afterwards. Highly highly recommend him!

Dinner with Chef Paco was a great experience! His passion for cooking and using quality ingredients was very apparent and a delight to learn about. Every dish that was prepared was superb. Even with a dietary restriction, Chef Paco was able to create a delicious menu that will not be soon forgotten. I'd highly recommend Chef Paco!!

Chef Pasquale Frola far exceeded all of our expectations. The amount of effort he dedicates to his craft is something to behold. The food was outrageously good and Chef Pasquale was a delight. I cannot say enough good things about the evening. It was perfect. I highly recommend Chef Pasquale. The evening was the pinnacle of culinary excellence.

We had a wonderful meal with Chef Paco. His dishes were masterfully crafted with the finest ingredients. It was like being at a top-tier restaurant but even more fresh and authentic.

Pasquale made our anniversary dinner very special. He prepared a beautiful meal for us and made us feel like special guests of honor in our own home. His food was delicious and tasted like Italy. We had many laughs and wonderful conversation. Can't wait to hire him again!

Very professional chef with a great approach to life. Was very patient and helpful.

Chef Paco was prompt, engaging, and provided an amazing at home dining experience. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun night of laughs and great food.

Chef Pasquale cooked and served us an incredibly tasty 4 course meal. He was very accommodating and made last minute changes my guests asked for. I will definitely hire him again! Highly recommended.

Our experience with Chef Pasquale was wonderful. He was extremely helpful and accommodating when planning the menu to ensure there were options for both my husband and I who have very different food preferences. He even made us two separate mains - both which were excellent. The food was fresh and flavorful and we enjoyed hearing about where the food came from and how the dishes were cooked. Highly recommend working with Chef Pasquale!

Chef Pasquale was absolutely amazing! I had two dinner parties on consecutive nights for my birthday, and Chef Pasquale made each dinner so special and tasty. He only uses the best ingredients. For example, he made the best bruschetta ever because he used tomatoes from Japan - everyone was raving about it! He also made divine pasta, lamb and steak. All my friends were texting me the next day saying how they were still dreaming about the dinner! Ahead of the actual event, he was very communicative and integrated my feedback on the menu well. Highly highly recommend!!

Chef Pasquale was incredible. The menu was great and he initially gave me a ton of options to choose from so I felt like I could choose the perfect menu. He was very professional and it was clear he cared. He setup a phone call to explain more about the menu and the experience to make sure the night was exactly what I wanted. He showed up with everything he needed and he was very professional and engaging as he cooked and explained his experience, the ingredients, and the dishes. He was fantastic and if I used Take a Chef again, I would make sure to request Chef Pasquale.

My family and I had an amazing experience with Chef Pasquale Frola. We had him come for my mother's birthday and it was great. Every single course was delicious! Pasquale himself was very personable! Overall 10 out of 10 experience would recommend to anyone and would 100% book him again for another event.

Chef Paco was unbelievable. I'm almost afraid to write this review because I know it'll mean he will be harder to schedule for next time!