Chef Adina Mullen

Private Chef In Escondido

Chef Adina is a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for elevated vegan cuisine. She is the author of the vegan cookbook Vegan Flavors of the World and hosts a TV show on Eat This TV, where she showcases vegan dishes from around the globe. With over 10 years of experience, Chef Adina has refined her craft in bakeries, top-tier restaurants, TV shows, social media, and private events. From upscale delicacies to gourmet vegan and gluten-free delights, she specializes in creating indulgent, artfully crafted dishes.

Take a look through this site to learn more about her work and services, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions. You can reach me on any of my handles

Chef Adina is passionate about utilizing the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients to craft dishes that are both flavorful and nourishing. Whether you're organizing a countryside yoga retreat or a dinner gathering, Adina’s Delicacies is prepared to collaborate with you in curating a dining affair that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests!

For me, cooking is...

I enjoy using unique ingredients that you wouldn't find just anywhere and knowing someone will really enjoy eating my creation.

I learned to cook at...

I started as self taught bakery. From there I worked part-time at a gluten free bakery and a upscale french restaurant where I learned many techniques

A cooking secret...

Love what you are making!

My menus

Asian Cuisine

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Baked Apple Mushroom Wontons

Crispy Polenta with Garlic Bok Choy & Maple Syrup Teriyaki Jackfruit

Fried Spring Rolls

FIRST COURSE

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Asian Rice (gluten & vegan)

Bok Choy with Garlic (vegan & gluten free)

Gamja Jorim (Braised Potatoes)

MAIN COURSE

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Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sichuan Bok Choy Tempeh

Noodles in Ginger Garlic Sauce

DESSERT

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Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Green Tea Panna Cotta

Black Pepper Balsamic Chia Pudding with Oat Rawnola

Mediterranean

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Bureks (can be made vegan)

Cucumber Greek Sushi Rolls

Spanakopita Pinwheels

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Hortopitakia

Hasselback Roasted Beets with Lime Butter

MAIN COURSE

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Mediterranean Garlic and Herb Crust Lamb Chops

Mediterranean fish with tomato and olive tapenade (dairy & can be made gluten free)

Shaksuka with Tofu and Eggplant

DESSERT

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Bougasta

Lemon Phyllo Tarts

Cardamon Rose Baklava

A Night of Experiences

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Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups (Vegan)

Tempeh Cakes with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Chive Pancakes

FIRST COURSE

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Avocado with Mushroom Soup with Pistachio Topping

Rice Miso Salad

Thai Basil Pancake

MAIN COURSE

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Coconut Tofu

Tofu Peanut Curry (vegan & gluten free)

Dan Dan Noodles (dairy free & can be made gluten free)

DESSERT

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Black Sesame Pudding

Pineapple and Lychee Coconut Tapioca

Thai Tea Molten Lava Cake

An Elegant Evening in Tuscany

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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Tuscan Bruschetta

Chard Galette

FIRST COURSE

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Garlic Butter Parmesan Tuscan Mushrooms

Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus

Tuscan Herb Mashed Potatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Eggplant Involtini

Herb Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

DESSERT

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Bignè di San Giuseppe fritti o al forno

Tiramisu Cake

Cherry and Almond Crumble

Latin America

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Pão de queijo (vegan & gluten free)

Mushroom Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce (vegan & can be made gluten free)

Aji De Gallina Tartlets (vegan)

Fully Loaded Nacho Cups (gluten free & can be made vegan)

Mexican Corn Dip (gluten free & can be made vegan)

Chips & Guacamole bites (vegan & gluten free)

Ceviche with avocado mousse (gluten & dairy free)

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Corn and Lima Bean Salad (vegan & gluten free)

Salada de Grao-de-Bico (vegan & gluten free)

Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad (vegan & gluten free)

Mexican Street Corn (vegan & gluten free)

Black Bean and Corn Salad (vegan & gluten free)

Cornbread (vegan & gluten free)

MAIN COURSE

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Plantain Moqueca (vegan & gluten free)

Quibere (vegan & gluten free)

Arroz Con Tofu or Chicken (gluten free & can be made vegan if choose tofu)

Chicken Enchilada Pie (can be made gluten free and dairy free)

Fish Tacos with creamy Mexican sauce (gluten free & can be made dairy free)

Chicken mole (gluten and dairy free)

Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo (dairy and gluten free)

DESSERT

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Mousse de Maracuja (vegan & gluten free)

Banana Frita No Acucar (vegan & gluten free)

Chocotorta – Argentinian Chocolate Cake (can be made gluten free)

Spanish Flan with Carmel Sauce (Gluten free)

Frozen Margarita Pie (vegan & can be made gluten free)

Winemakers menu

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Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms (Can be made gluten free & dairy free)

Chard Galette (can be made gluten & dairy free)

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

Potato Gratin (Can be made dairy free)

Tomatoes Provençale (Gluten free & vegan)

MAIN COURSE

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Fish Meuniere (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

French Honey-Lacquered Duck Breast (Dairy & gluten free)

Gorgonzola Portobello Steak (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

DESSERT

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Chocolate Pistachio Torte (Can be made gluten free & dairy free)

Lemon Tart (Can be made gluten free & dairy free)

Mille Feuille (Can be made gluten free & dairy free)

A Voyage through the Mediterranean

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Bureks with phyllo pastry, feta cheese, butter, and parsley (Can be made dairy free)

Kibbeh with bulgur, beef, onions, paprika and pine nuts (can be made dairy free & gluten free)

Caramelized Onion and Feta Tartlets with Honey Drizzle (can be made vegan & gluten free)

Ceviche with avocado mousse

FIRST COURSE

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Saffron Parmesan risotto (can be prepared vegan and gluten free)

Israeli tabbouleh salad with bulgur, pomegranate seeds and figs (vegan and can be made gluten free)

Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) (can be made vegan & gluten free)

MAIN COURSE

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Moroccan tagine stuffed pepper with chermoula sauce (can be prepared vegan and gluten free)

Mediterranean fish with tomato and olive tapenade (dairy & can be made gluten free)

French chicken Dijon with onions, garlic, mustard, and coriander (Can be made dairy free & gluten free)

Mediterranean Garlic and Herb Crust Lamb Chop(gluten free & dairy free)

Gorgonzola Portobello Steak (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

DESSERT

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Tufahijet — Bosnian walnut-stuffed poached apples (gluten free and can be prepared vegan)

Makroudhs — Tunisia date pastries (Can be prepared vegan)

Passion fruit and lemon meringue tartlets (Can be made dairy free)

Meat Eaters Cuisine

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Pigs in a Blanket with Maple-Dijon Dipping Sauce (dairy free & can be made gluten free)

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (dairy free & gluten free)

Caprese Skewers (Gluten free)

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Scalloped potatoes (Can be made gluten free & dairy free)

Balsamic Roasted Asparagus (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

Cream Style Corn (Can be made dairy free & gluten free)

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts (Can be made dairy free & gluten free)

MAIN COURSE

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Rosemary & Garlic Tri Tip Roast (Gluten free & can be made dairy free)

Fried Chicken with Waffles (Can be made gluten free & dairy free & vegan)

Bean & Bog Cassoulet (Can be made gluten free & dairy free & vegan)

Stuffed Iowa Chops (Can be made gluten free & dairy free)

DESSERT

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Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread (Can be made dairy free & gluten free)

Black Bean Peanut Butter Brownies (Gluten free, can be made dairy free & vegan)

Banana Foster (Gluten free, can be made dairy free & vegan)

Asian Cuisine

STARTER

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Baked Apple Mushroom Wontons

Crispy Polenta with Garlic Bok Choy & Maple Syrup Teriyaki Jackfruit

Fried Spring Rolls

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Asian Rice (gluten & vegan)

Bok Choy with Garlic (vegan & gluten free)

Gamja Jorim (Braised Potatoes)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sichuan Bok Choy Tempeh

Noodles in Ginger Garlic Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Green Tea Panna Cotta

Black Pepper Balsamic Chia Pudding with Oat Rawnola

Mediterranean

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Bureks (can be made vegan)

Cucumber Greek Sushi Rolls

Spanakopita Pinwheels

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Hortopitakia

Hasselback Roasted Beets with Lime Butter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mediterranean Garlic and Herb Crust Lamb Chops

Mediterranean fish with tomato and olive tapenade (dairy & can be made gluten free)

Shaksuka with Tofu and Eggplant

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Bougasta

Lemon Phyllo Tarts

Cardamon Rose Baklava

A Night of Experiences

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Thai Peanut Salad Wonton Cups (Vegan)

Tempeh Cakes with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Chive Pancakes

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Avocado with Mushroom Soup with Pistachio Topping

Rice Miso Salad

Thai Basil Pancake

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coconut Tofu

Tofu Peanut Curry (vegan & gluten free)

Dan Dan Noodles (dairy free & can be made gluten free)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Black Sesame Pudding

Pineapple and Lychee Coconut Tapioca

Thai Tea Molten Lava Cake

An Elegant Evening in Tuscany

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Tuscan Bruschetta

Chard Galette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Garlic Butter Parmesan Tuscan Mushrooms

Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus

Tuscan Herb Mashed Potatoes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuscan Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Eggplant Involtini

Herb Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Bignè di San Giuseppe fritti o al forno

Tiramisu Cake

Cherry and Almond Crumble

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Chef Adina's reviews

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47 services

Wonderful experience - Tye and Sarah were professional, prompt, prepared, pleasant and provided a pleasing palate! Presentation was on Point! Loved the experience, thank you!

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Rachel helped me to put on the most special birthday surprise for my husband I can’t recommend her enough! She was incredibly easy to communicate with leading up to the dinner and put together an amazing menu for us to enjoy. The food itself was unbelievable and she had us feeling relaxed and well taken care of the entire evening! My husband and I have a lot of dietary restrictions which she was able to accommodate with ease including a GF/DF/nut free birthday cake for dessert which was to die for! Would 11/10 recommend working with Rachel for any private dining occasions!

Unique food with beautiful presentation.

Nous avons apprécié le souper dans l'ensemble mais nous avons trouvé que c'était un peu cher surtout en sachant que le chef n'était pas la lui même. Sa femme et sa fille étaient supers gentilles mais ce n'est pas à ce qu'on s'attendait surtout compte tenu du prix. J'ai tenté de communiquer avec le chef à l'avance mais il ne m'a écrit que le jour même en me disant qu'il était malade et qu'il enverrait son équipe de 3 personnes. Finalement, il n'y avait que deux personnes, soit sa femme et sa fille. Il ne nous a jamais réécrit à savoir si nous avions aimé l'expérience ou non. Nous sommes quand même déçus du rapport qualité versus prix de cette expérience. Dans l'ensemble, je ne recommande pas l'expérience pour le prix.

Chef Rachel was amazing. From the menu planning to the plate on the table. I appreciate her delivering an amazing meal to us. She always was great to chat with. Highly recommend.

Rachel did suck a good job! She was super friendly and the food was amazing!!!

Rachel was beyond expectations. Would highly recommend her!

Chef Ray took amazing care of my guests and I. His cooking was phenomenal and he was happy to accommodate all dietary restriction. He was super fun and engaging! Chef Ray arrived early, used fresh and great quality ingredients, and left the kitchen spotless once he was finished. This was an amazing experience and I will definitely be hiring him for future events.

Wonderful experience - Tye and Sarah were professional, prompt, prepared, pleasant and provided a pleasing palate! Presentation was on Point! Loved the experience, thank you!

☆☆☆☆☆

Unique food with beautiful presentation.

Chef Rachel was amazing. From the menu planning to the plate on the table. I appreciate her delivering an amazing meal to us. She always was great to chat with. Highly recommend.