Chef Renee Tomato
Private Chef In FranklinI am a Privately contracted chef primarily working for the professional sports and entertainment industry. I specialize in mass production for large scale events , music arena tours, Cirque du Soleil , PGA championships and Race car circuits . When I am not traveling , I offer my services locally , providing cooking classes , catering, meal prep, private dinner parties , traveling with large parties . International chef services.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Therapeutic. Food is the great equalizer and can set the tone for the entire event. A good meal is enjoyed . A great meal is remembered.
I learned to cook at...
I started as a dishwasher at 14 years old in a French restaurant. I continued to work while enrolled at Johnson and whales in North Miami.
A cooking secret...
Organization, execution , elevation and symmetry. Also fresh delicious organic ingredients.
My menus
Fresh Local Pastry , jams, whipped butter , honey
Acai Yogurt Bar , fresh fruit , nuts, chia seeds , granola , local toppings
Egg Station : fried eggs , omelette , scrambles
Shrimp N polenta : Blacken creole gulf shrimp, sweet creamy polenta , lemony hollandaise
Billion dollar bite : BLT / fried egg / avocado/ chipotle crema open face Crossiant. Served with potatoes o Bryan
French cognac cream cheese bread pudding French toast topped with confectionery sugar , served wirh rum butter caramel and Champagne whipped Cream with Chocolate Strawberries as garnish
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Kare Pan -Deep fried dough filled with savory Japanese curried beef
Bagna Cauda - Iconic dish of cubed veggies dipped in a heady, creamy mixture of black garlic , olive oil , and egg lemon crème
Baked Salmon Sushi Cups- coho salmon, sesame seeds , scallions, kewpie, sriracha, sushi rice, nori
Tskune- Japanese Chicken meatballs - chicken thighs , herbs and bread crumbs , deep fried and served with green curry aioli
Sunomono - Cucumber Salad- Light refreshing, sour and briny, cucumbers, rice wine vinegar wakame soy sauce , ginger
Goma- Baby Kale, Spinach, Sesame sauce, roasted apple and eggplant, crushed cashews , Local Bee pollen
Spicy edamame - peppery miso edamame coated with garlic chili oil sauce
Agedashi Tofu - tempura and deep fried , soaked in a fire roasted pineapple soy sauce
Takayuki - seared Ahi Tuna , eel sauce , wasabi , pickled ginger , pickled cucumbers, furikake flakes , nori , roe
Teaks DonBuri - forbidden Black rice , marinated sashimi , nori, chopped scallions, avocado , ginger, sesame seeds , basil dashi powder, soy sauce, sake, mirin, shiso
Yakitori - grilled Chicken Skewers - chicken thighs, red bell pepper, zucchini , onions. Mirin sake, brown sugar , tonkusha ,
Tofu Katsu Curry - crispy thin and fried extra firm tofu, piled high on top a bowl of Japanese veggie curry, with a quinoa and fresh pita bread
Karaage - Japanese Fried Chicken , deep fried crispy chicken thighs marinated 24 hour bring of lemon grass served with handcrafted ponzu sauce, and Siracusa kewpie sauce
Miso Butter Cod- pan seared boo-chop, forbidden black rice, miso butter boiled pacific cod . Topped with scallions, cucumber Rita, jalapeño cilantro lime aioli . Served with red pepper flake oil
Shoyu Ramen - Chicken dashi, shiitake mushrooms , kombucha, bonito flakes ,soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, garlic, onions, pork belly , egg, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, sriracha , hoisin, ramen noodles
Ultimate Chicken Teriyaki- marinated 28 hour, candied and served with miso ranch. Over vermicelli noodles steamed veggies and spring mix
Nikuman- Japanese steamed pillows filled with savory cabbage , beef and onions served over spicy forbidden black rice
Nikuman- Japanese steamed pillow filled with adzuki red sweet beans , served with steam veggies and forbidden black rice
Kefir - lime coconut custard and mint whipped cream with peanut butter power and raspberry cognac reduction
Simple bourbon poached peach flan with fresh whipped crème and mint , served flambae
Oreo Chocolate mousse - classic dark chocolate mousse with Oreo dust and peanut butter whipped cream
Drunken Pears - French Cognac , fresh pear , ricotta , mint, whipped cream , sweet milk reduction
Champagne & Fruit Fritters - pineapple, apples , bananas, champagne, butterscotch reduction , confectionery sugar , kirsch
Pitaya Soyga - Dragon Fruit , lime kafir , coconut milk, tapioca , hibiscus sugar
Matcha green Tea Cake - served with a rose butter cream icing and fresh berries
Lemongrass Cognac Crème Brûlée - cognac , whipped cream , flamed vanilla egg custard
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Charcuterie and crudités - specialty chosen meats, cured fish , and pickled veggies to get the cocktails flowing
Chicken In salt Crust - sea salt , chicken thighs, rosemary, bay leaf , white pepper , creamed butter sauce
Takayuki - seared Ahi Tuna , eel sauce , wasabi , pickled ginger , pickled cucumbers, furikake flakes , nori , roe
Cacio Pepe Kale - gala apples / pecorino Romano / Dino Kale / Toasted pine nuts / Fried egg ( optional) / white balsamica crema
Fish Carpaccio - Swordfish , Ahi tuna , cold pressed olive oil , roasted garlic clove , bandy , Italian parsley , thyme , citron finishing salt , lemon juice
Trevino Radicchio & Shrimp Salad - Avocado , toasted pear , Italian parsley , thyme, marjoram, gulf shrimp, endive , olive oil , lemon, lime , cracked pepper
Russian Saka -Heirloom tomatoes, cured egg yolk , Romano cheese , Balsamic Vodka creama
Sweet & Sour Caponata - Marinated eggplant , English cucumber, celery seed , olives, kumo tomatoes , capers, golden raisins , basil, goat whipp, lemon zest , cracked pepper
Chicken confit - quarter of a chicken salted and slow roasted in its own juices and duck fat
Stuffed tenderloin with smoked apples , bacon and Riesling sauce - goat cheese with fresh greens , apples, sausage and smoked pork tenderloin medallions
Super Squash , sage , & wild roasted mushrooms- roasted tomatoes/ black garlic/ onion / 3 different mushrooms/ butternut squash / sage / pumpkin seeds / pasta
French Country style braised Short ribs - roasted garlic, thyme, rosemary, fresh lemon, Italian parsley , fennel, & Petite Verdot (red wine) is generously served over , red bliss , whipped mash potatoes , roasted baby carrots onions and celery
Colossal Lobster Tail - clarified Irish Butter , smoked paprika, whipped parsnips & golden Yukons , broccolini, garlic roll
Lobster Canapés - Langoustine , saffron aioli , Mascarpone , Thermidorian Sauce , baguettes
Bresaola Roulades - Shaved Ribeye, Bresaola , white wine , rosemary , black garlic , shallots , heavy cream , juniper berries
Roman Saltimbocca - Prosciutto , pork or Veal medallions, sage , roasted garlic, Irish butter , white wine , semolina , pernod
Cosciotto a la Perigourdine - Grass fed Lamb , brandy , mint , oregano , thyme , Redcurrant jus , whipped parsnip mash potatoes and asparagus
Roast Saddle of Venison- Cranberry Reduction, roasted root vegetables, shallots , pancetta , fennel , heavy cream , roasted garlic
Pumpkin Amaretti Gnocchi- crushed amaretti, roasted pumpkin , cognac, beachamel sauce , brown butter sage , toasted potato gnocchi , white truffle
Chocolate Cognac Soufflé- Belgium bittersweet chocolate, Madagascar vanilla , Hennessy black, champagne whipped crème , fresh berries , confectionery sugar
Italiaa Gelato - Madagascar Vanilla , candied coffee bean , salted caramel
Caramel Tartlets - Candied Walnuts , handcrafted caramel , butter rum , cinnamon bark , graham cracker , confectionary sugar
Drunken Pears - French Cognac , fresh pear , ricotta , mint, whipped cream , sweet milk reduction
Champagne & Fruit Fritters - pineapple, apples , bananas, champagne, butterscotch reduction , confectionery sugar , kirsch
Fried Ricotta Beignets - ricotta, lady fingers , chocolate, raspberry reduction , burnt orange peel, confectionery sugar
Pitaya Soyga - Dragon Fruit , lime kafir , coconut milk, tapioca , hibiscus sugar
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Black Sea prawns An platter of freshly marinated , sautéed shrimp , served chilled with a variety of dipping sauces
Cape Coral Brussels - candied bacon, apricots , cambozola , fried onion straws
Beach Bread - creamy blue cheese dressing, heirloom tomatoes, torched cheddar cheese , Italian herbs
Smoked salmon Dip - king salmon, herbed cream cheese , smoked paprika, red pepper flake , toasted sesame seeds , caramelized onions , toast points
Lovers Key Ceviche ( jersey girl style) - poached cocktail shrimpies , pico, fire roasted pineapple, cilantro, margarita lime, Tostada's
Inferno Conch Chowder - Sicilian heirloom tomatoes, black garlic , fennel , petite potatoes, Scungilli , roasted bell peppers
She crab soup - lump crab, sherry , herbed sweet cream , paprika, lemon
Bonita Springs Chowder - clams , shrimp, kale, cauliflower, corn, red bell pepper , carrots , onions, celery spicy veggie broth
Port Charlotte’s onion blossom Zuppe - brioche , smoked provolone , sherry , parsley , bone broth , caramelized onions
Seaside Cesar - Rosebud lettuce , macerated kale , shaved parmigiana, crusty baguette, Cracked pepper , Boiled egg , mustard grain vinaigrette
Key largo Fire roasted citrus salad - Radicchio, flambé pineapple, lemon zest , snap peas, pickled onion , butter lettuce, red pepper vinaigrette
Ocean City Salad - pickled cucumber, blaukrout , bell peppers, cauliflower rice , cilantro, champagne vinaigrette baby spinach
Marco island Wedgie - Romain Wedge style salad , candied bacon , black label blue cheese crumbles , marinated cherry tomatoes, handcrafted buttermilk ranch , breadcrumbs , luxardo cherry balsamic glaze
Bronzed Steele head trout over lemon caper Olympia
Naples Prime Rib and Crab legs - asparagus, petite potatoes, clarified butter , rosemary cherry Au jus
Bronzed Gulf Pink Shrimp - Fresh gulf shrimp , toasted lemon zest , leeks , Sounise sauce , saffron rice
Marco Island Crab Cakes- Pan seared lamb crab , Myers’s lemon, herb butter , Islands vodka sauce , mustard grain , creamy angel hair pasta
Colossal Lobster Tail - clarified Irish Butter , smoked paprika, whipped parsnips & golden Yukons , broccolini, garlic roll
Lovers Key Scalloped Risotto- forbidden black rice , brown butter sage , fried sage , butternut squashy, scallops
Cape Crab Louie Filet - filet mignonette, lump crab, lemon zest , white wine cream sauce , asparagus, loaded all the way baker potato
Tarpon Springs Seared Ahi Tuna - Asian cucumber salad , quinoa, zucchini , Ahi is toasted sesame seed crust , rare inside , sot sauce , ginger , and lime
Mahi-mahi Piccata- lemon caper sauce , fresh garlic , shallots and white wine, zucchini and cauliflower rice . Brunt lemon wheels
Cape Coral Cannolis - mascarpone, pistachios , confectionery sugar , whipped cream , chocolate chips , raspberry reduction
French Cognac Crème Brûlée - cognac , strawberries, whipped cream , flamed vanilla egg custard
Red velvet angel cakes - angel cake with large strawberry filling, champagne whipped cream , mint and chocolate melt
Oreo Chocolate mousse - classic dark chocolate mousse with Oreo dust and peanut butter whipped cream
Estero Toffee Coffee Crumb cake - Toffee Crunch , candied coffee beans , pound cake , whipped crème , cinnabar , confectionery sugar
Key West Tartlets - graham crackers , limoncello, egg custard ,fresh lime reduction, whipped cream raspberry coulis
Key Lime custard - classic key lime custard with graham cracker crust and thick whipped cream , lemon zest and almond shavings
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Sticky Asian Wings , spicy Sambal, chili sauce with fresh green scallions, jalapeños, fermented, cabbage, sesame seeds, toasted oranges
Chicken Tikkas -bite-size chicken, which is well marinated with amazing spices and cooked to juicy, succulent perfection
Agedashi Tofu - tempura and deep fried , soaked in a fire roasted pineapple soy sauce
Bai sach chrouk: Pork and riceThinly sliced pork is marinated in palm sugar and fish sauce, then slow-grilled over warm coals to impart a smoky sweetness
Kari sach moan: Chicken red currylocal red chilies that are remarkably mild, making for a rich but mellow dish. The curry contains chicken, white radish, sweet potatoes, fresh coconut milk, and kroeung
Bagna Cauda - Iconic dish of cubed veggies dipped in a heady, creamy mixture of black garlic , olive oil , and egg lemon crème
Japchae - Thinly sliced beef sautéed with your choice of ingredients
Stir Fry veggies: chef prepares to order : as a side with the Japchae : bell pepper / onion/ mushrooms/ bell pepper/ jalapeño/ rice / glass noodles / baby corn / snow peas
Ginger Salad : fresh ginger and carrot salad with Ginger lemongrass vinaigrette
Brown Bliss : brown butter sage petite, heirloom potatoes, roasted to perfection and served with a lemony aïoli
Hotteok Sweet pancakes - banana fosters style. French cognac butter based bananas with cinnamon and fresh whipped cream. Served with confectionery sugar and Cognac banana butter sauce
Black tie marble cakes - individual cakes with a loaded dessert station , add chocolate, caramel , whipped cream or many other toppings
Blackberry lemon curd cake - fresh whipped cream , vanilla , pound cake with lemon curd inside
Blood orange and basil cheesecake with freshly made blackberry compote
Cape Coral Cannolis - mascarpone, pistachios , confectionery sugar , whipped cream , chocolate chips , raspberry reduction
Caramel Tartlets - Candied Walnuts , handcrafted caramel , butter rum , cinnamon bark , graham cracker , confectionary sugar
Drunken Pears - French Cognac , fresh pear , ricotta , mint, whipped cream , sweet milk reduction
French silk chocolate parfait - layers of chocolate mousse, peanut butter and marshmallow fluff with macerated, strawberries, cognac and champagne, whip cream
Kefir - lime coconut custard and mint whipped cream with peanut butter power and raspberry cognac reduction
French Vanilla bourbon bread pudding- my great grandfathers recipe . Decadent, delightful, pillowy, rich and delicious. Basically what dreams are made of
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Pigs In a Blanket - all beef smokies wrapped in puff pastry served with spicy honeysuckle mustard
Dr. Pepper Chicken Wings - 24 hour brined in dr. Pepper wings crispy cooked with cherries and spicy jalapeño peppers
Porky- Belly Sliders with creamy chimi-churii sauce
Harvest Brussels - sautéed with roasted garlic , bacon , and fried onion stars and honey balsamic glaze
Caesar Salad- kale and romaine buds with heavy Parmesan cheese and crack pepper
Garden Salad tomatoes , cucumber, carrots, mushrooms, onions on iceberg lettuce
Hipster Salad- spring mix , quinoa, dried cranberries, edamame
Strawberry Fields - spring mix , strawberries, blue cheese , candee pecans , cucumber
Beet and goat cheese , roasted beets , goat cheese , lemon zest and spring mix
Deviled Egg potato Salad - eggs potatoes mustard , mayonnaise , vinegar, roasted red peppers, onions
Stuffed tenderloin with smoked apples , bacon and Riesling sauce - goat cheese with fresh greens , apples, sausage and smoked pork tenderloin medallions
Braised short rib Over garlic whipped smash potatoes and charred broccolini
Franklin Mash Burger - 2 all beef patties , Lettuce,, onions , bacon on a toasted brioche bun with a big fat fried egg!
Bbq Chopped Steak ground bison chopped steak smothered in onions and mushrooms, with buttery corn on the Cobb, and dirty rice
Smoked Half Bird
Ribs and Chicken - 1/2 rack ribs and a 1/2 chicken ! Served with corn on the cob and dirty rice
Funcle’s Fried Chicken 2 pieces of fried chicken served with honey biscuit and creamy mashed potatoes
Country Fried Steak and garlic whipped mashed potatoes
Mama D’ spaghetti squash casserole - Sun dried tomatoes, brown butter sage , mozzarella basil
Down-home Pot Roast , chuck roast with carrots , onions , celery and potatoes
Pappy’s Traditional Meatloaf Made with gravy not ketchup!
Fried Grouper Sandwich with steak fries - crunchy fried grouper sammie , served with lettuce,,onion, pickles and Coleslaw , and thick cut steak fries and homemade tartar sauce
Root beer floats and Dr Pepper floats
Banana Bread Pudding
Lava Cake
Cream brûlée
Chocolate Strawberries
Strawberry Shortcakes
Peanut Butter Silk Pie
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Black Sea prawns An platter of freshly marinated , sautéed shrimp , served chilled with a variety of dipping sauces
Baked Feta and baguette with fresh honey and herbs
Hand crafted flatbreads , hand made individual flat bread pizzas with toasted pine nuts , Mediterranean bbq chicken and fontina creamy cheese , with apricot and Cherry reduced balsamic glaze , fresh scallions and lots of love
Charcuterie and crudités - specialty chosen meats, cured fish , and pickled veggies to get the cocktails flowing
Loaded Farm harvest salad - eggs , tomatoes , onions, croutons , and bacon with shredded cheese and charred scallion house made ranch dressing
Cannellini Ensalad ( white bean salad ) - roasted white beans / Parmigiana / olives / tomatoes / onions/ celery/ carrot / cucumber/ ancient grains/ Olive oil / lemon squeeze
Beet and goat cheese , roasted beets , goat cheese , lemon zest and spring mix
Beef bourguignon - select cuts of hanger steak braised and stewed with roasted root vegetables and i
Croquet Monsieur - fresh sourdough, Black Forest ham , baby Swiss , goat cheese and a fried egg
Wild mushroom risotto
Blacken Shrimp fettuccine Alfredo
My Famous Lasagne - Zucchini / Aubergine / Mushrooms / spinach / basil / black garlic / balsamic vinegar/ Roasted tomatoes / mozzarella ( optional ) Ricotta- ( optional )
Admirals spread : a giant display of grilled meats , seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood for the entire table to enjoy! This is a family style array of meats , vegetables and seafood for the entire party to enjoy! May your cup run over with flavor
Bresaola Roulades - Shaved Ribeye, Bresaola , white wine , rosemary , black garlic , shallots , heavy cream , juniper berries
Deluxe Lobster Royal Mac n cheese Made with Gouda , fontina , and parmigiana, lobster
And Italian Rosa cake, three layer, high fresh cream, cake with berries, citrus zest, and Cointreau Lacore drizzle
Sweet potato and almond praline cheesecake
French Bourbon bread pudding
Fire Roasted Pineapple cake-- Grilled Pineapple | Roasted Jalapeños | Roasted Strawberries | Vanilla
Champagne & Fruit Fritters - pineapple, apples , bananas, champagne, butterscotch reduction , confectionery sugar , kirsch
Farm fresh peach turnover with fresh vanilla bean Ice cream
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Fiesta Crowd Pleaser- Guacamole | Pico De Gallo | Salsa | Verde | Diablo | Queso Blanco | Tortillas | Flour Tortillas
Berros Regionales-Watercress | Lardons | Walnut | Pine Nut | Lemon | Oregano
Cacio Pepe Kale - gala apples / pecorino Romano / Dino Kale / Toasted pine nuts / Fried egg ( optional) / white balsamica crema
Chili lime jackfruit street tacos- crispy blue corn tortillas filled with marinated jackfruit fire, roasted corn, brown rice, and pico de gallo served with purple cabbage and gochujang sauce
Baja burrito - chorizo or vegan meat filled with shredded cheese, brown rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, Verde, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime
Cali hash - protein, power bowl
Enchiladas Suizas- Chicken Verde Oaxacan Cheese Cream Cheese Shredded Lettuce Pico Avocado Tortillas Fiesta Rice Elote
Pollo Asado Todos Santos- Half a Chicken Grapefruit Orange Peel Garlic Wild Cumin Tequila Dark Agave Cinnamon Cilantro Lime Rice Elote
Baja Carne Asada- Skirt Steak Chimichurri Roasted Jalapeños Salsa Queso Blanco Papa Brava Cilantro Elote
Ghirardelli chocolate mousse with bourbon, vanilla, creme, toasted, pralines, and handcrafted caramel
Black tie marble cakes - individual cakes with a loaded dessert station , add chocolate, caramel , whipped cream or many other toppings
French Bourbon bread pudding
Dulce De Leche Cake- Vanilla | Cinnamon | Caramel
Fire Roasted Pineapple cake-- Grilled Pineapple | Roasted Jalapeños | Roasted Strawberries | Vanilla
Voodoo Jello- Lime Jello Condensed Milk Marshmallow Mango Tajin
Blackberry lemon curd Cake
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