Chef Rita Stith

Personal Chef In Philadelphia

I am a professional chef with 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I trained at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and worked in many private clubs outside of the Philadelphia area. I opened my own catering business in 2018 called Food Goddess LLC, where I not only do catering but I also provide personal chef services for special occasions. My motto is Crave, Surprise and Satisfy because after smelling the aroma, seeing the art placed in front of you and tasting the layers of flavor, you will want more.

For me, cooking is...

all I know. It is my life. I love feeding others and letting them experience what I can do with just a few simple ingredients.

I learned to cook at...

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and gained more knowledge working in multiple restaurants.

A cooking secret...

Having a well thought out execution plan, going with the flow when things don't turn out as expected and having a good time doing what I love.

My menus

French Delights

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Olive Tapenade on crostini with goat cheese

Charcuterie Board

Brie and Pesto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vichyssoise

Niçoise salad

Lyonnaise Salad

Steamed Mussels

French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Steak Frites w/ herb butter

Lamb chops w/ Garlic Mashed potatoes and Asparagus

Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Green beans almondine

Duck a l'orange w/ Garlic mashed potatoes and Green Beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Crepes, Berries & Cream

Creme Caramel

Chocolate mousse

Spiced Poached Pear w/ vanilla ice cream and granola

Chef Seasonal Favorites

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Charcuterie Board

Crab Dip and Artichoke w/ Tortilla Chips

Steak & Potato bites w/ Caramelized onions

Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ tortilla chips

Shrimp cocktail w/ cocktail sauce and lemons

Grilled Peach Bruschetta w/ goat cheese and balsamic glaze

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Strawberry Feta Salad

Caprese salad

Wedge Salad w/ bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing

Arancini w/ Rustic Tomato Sauce

Drunken Mussels w/ Crostini

French Onion Soup

Seasonal Salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette (romaine, raspberries, blueberry, candied walnuts feta)

Warm Caesar Salad

Stuffed Oysters (Panko, Bacon, peppers)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Strip Steak w/ Herb Butter, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

Lamb chops w/ Garlic Mashed potatoes and Broccolini and chimichurri

Airline Chicken Breast w/ Jasmine Rice, Broccoli and Tuscan Cream Sauce

Salmon w/ Rice, Tuscan Cream Sauce and Asparagus

Pork Medallions w/ Roasted Smashed Potatoes, Green beans and Peach reduction

Crab Cakes w/ fire roasted tomato butter, corn and asparagus succotash

Saffron Risotto w/ Seared Scallops and Asparagus tips

Halibut Or Cod w/ Tomatoes, Capers, Basil Sauce and Risotto

Braised Short Rib w/ Potatoes, Carrots and Mushrooms

Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce, Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Potato Coins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Lava Cake

Cheesecake w/ berries

Chocolate mousse with macerated strawberries

Strawberry Shortcake

Apple Pie a la mode

Crepes, Berries & Cream

Panna Cotta and Berry Sauce

Seafood Night

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Ahi Tuna Bites ( Sesame Cracker, Avocado)

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Shrimp Toastadas

Shrimp cocktail (cocktail sauce and lemons)

Stuffed Oysters (panko, Bacon, peppers)

Charcuterie Board

Deviled Eggs w/ various toppings (Smoked salmon, bacon, chive, shrimp or cornichos)

Crab Salad w/ Butter Crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Crab cake w/ remoulade

Drunken Mussels w/ Crostini

Shrimp Ceviche w/ Tomato, red onion, herbs, Avocado and Tortilla chips

Crab and Artichoke Dip w/ Tortilla Chips

Lobster Bisque

Crab Corn Chowder

Bang Bang shrimp

Shrimp Scampi Flatbread

Raw Oysters (12)

Seafood Sampler (Lobster, Oysters, Clams, Shrimp)

Warm Caesar Salad

Wedge Salad w/ bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce, Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Potato Coins

Crab Cakes w/ fire roasted tomato butter, corn and asparagus succotash

Creamy Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguine

Halibut Or Cod w/ Risotto, Sauteed Spinach and Beurre Blanc

Saffron Risotto w/ Seared Scallops and asparagus tips

Salmon w/ Rice, Tuscan Cream Sauce and Asparagus

Creamy Shrimp & Grits *Contains Bacon*

Bouillabaisse (Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Fingerling potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Saffron Broth)

Lobster Ravioli w/ Spicy Tomato Cream

Filet and Lobster w/ Green beans and Garlic Mashed potatoes

Seafood Pasta (Mussels, shrimp, scallops in a spicy tomato sauce)

Seafood Broil (Cajun Garlic Butter, Corn, potatoes, broccoli, mussels, shrimp, crab legs) (*Ingredients Dependent on Season*)

DESSERT

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Apple Pie a la mode

Cheesecake w/ berries

Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate mousse with macerated strawberries

Panna Cotta and Berry Sauce

Strawberry shortcake

Mediterranean Night

STARTER

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Hummus w/ warm pita and vegetables

Zucchini fritters w/ Feta Dill sauce

Antipasto skewers (Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke,prosciutto

Spanikopia

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Classic Greek salad ( Red onion, Cucumber, Feta, Tomato, Olives,)

White Bean Soup

Greek salad (romaine, chicpeas, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta)

Lentil Stew

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce and roasted vegetables

Harissa Seared chicken w/ Braised Fennel and Onion

Halibut or Cod w/ Tomato caper sauce and Israeli Couscous

Falafel Mezze Platter (Hummus, feta, cucumber, tomato, olive, pita, tahini yogurt sauce)

Lamb gyro

Moroccan Spiced Lamb w/ Roasted potatoes and Quinoa Tabbouleh

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava

Rice pudding

Semolina Cake

Pavlova w/ Fresh Berries, Pistachio and cream

Latin American Favorites

STARTER

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Homemade Tortilla Chips w/ Guacamole, Chunky Salsa and Cheese dip

Shrimp Ceviche w/ Tomato, Red onion, Herbs, Avocado and Tortilla chips

Street Corn Dip w/ Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Tequila Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Taquitos w/ Cilantro Lime Crema and Fresh Pico de Gallo

Carnitas Tostatas (Queso Fresco, Shredded lettuce, Salsa verde, Gucamole, Mashed Black Beans, Cilantro Lime crema

Chicken Quesadilla w/ Guacamole and Salsa Rojo

Nachos w/ Chicken, black beans, red onion, cheese sauce, guacamole and sour cream

Empanadas (Beef or Veggie) w/ Green Sauce and Chipotle Mayo

MAIN COURSE

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Traditional Tacos w/ Onion, Cilantro and Tomatillo salsa and Salsa Roja on side (Flour or Corn Tortilla) (Choice of steak, chicken, shrimp or pork))

Quesadilla Plate w/ Spanish Rice and Stewed Black Beans (Choice of Pork, Steak or Chicken)

DESSERT

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Churros

Rice pudding

Tres leches cake

Italian Night

STARTER

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Bruschetta

Antipasto ( Cured meats, Cheeses, Marinaded Peppers, Grilled Vegetables)

Fried Ravioli w/ Marinara

Meatballs w/ marinara

FIRST COURSE

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Italian Chopped Salad

Tomato Burrata Salad

Warm Caesar Salad

Arancini w/ Rustic Tomato Sauce

Mussels in Tomato Saffron Broth

Italian Wedding Soup

Minestrone Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Mushroom Risotto

Chicken Piccata w/ linguine

Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Asparagus and Mushrooms in brown butter

Chicken Parm w/ Spaghetti Noodles

Chicken Milanese w/ Arugula Salad

Eggplant Parm with/ Spaghetti Noodles

Sausage Ragu w/ Rigatoni and whipped Ricotta

Saffron Risotto w/ Seared Scallops and asparagus tips

Tagliatelle Bolognese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Cannolis (Assorted)

Panna Cotta and Berry Sauce

French Delights

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Olive Tapenade on crostini with goat cheese

Charcuterie Board

Brie and Pesto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vichyssoise

Niçoise salad

Lyonnaise Salad

Steamed Mussels

French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Steak Frites w/ herb butter

Lamb chops w/ Garlic Mashed potatoes and Asparagus

Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Green beans almondine

Duck a l'orange w/ Garlic mashed potatoes and Green Beans

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Crepes, Berries & Cream

Creme Caramel

Chocolate mousse

Spiced Poached Pear w/ vanilla ice cream and granola

Chef Seasonal Favorites

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Charcuterie Board

Crab Dip and Artichoke w/ Tortilla Chips

Steak & Potato bites w/ Caramelized onions

Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ tortilla chips

Shrimp cocktail w/ cocktail sauce and lemons

Grilled Peach Bruschetta w/ goat cheese and balsamic glaze

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Strawberry Feta Salad

Caprese salad

Wedge Salad w/ bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing

Arancini w/ Rustic Tomato Sauce

Drunken Mussels w/ Crostini

French Onion Soup

Seasonal Salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette (romaine, raspberries, blueberry, candied walnuts feta)

Warm Caesar Salad

Stuffed Oysters (Panko, Bacon, peppers)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Strip Steak w/ Herb Butter, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

Lamb chops w/ Garlic Mashed potatoes and Broccolini and chimichurri

Airline Chicken Breast w/ Jasmine Rice, Broccoli and Tuscan Cream Sauce

Salmon w/ Rice, Tuscan Cream Sauce and Asparagus

Pork Medallions w/ Roasted Smashed Potatoes, Green beans and Peach reduction

Crab Cakes w/ fire roasted tomato butter, corn and asparagus succotash

Saffron Risotto w/ Seared Scallops and Asparagus tips

Halibut Or Cod w/ Tomatoes, Capers, Basil Sauce and Risotto

Braised Short Rib w/ Potatoes, Carrots and Mushrooms

Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce, Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Potato Coins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Lava Cake

Cheesecake w/ berries

Chocolate mousse with macerated strawberries

Strawberry Shortcake

Apple Pie a la mode

Crepes, Berries & Cream

Panna Cotta and Berry Sauce

Seafood Night

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon Canapes

Ahi Tuna Bites ( Sesame Cracker, Avocado)

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Shrimp Toastadas

Shrimp cocktail (cocktail sauce and lemons)

Stuffed Oysters (panko, Bacon, peppers)

Charcuterie Board

Deviled Eggs w/ various toppings (Smoked salmon, bacon, chive, shrimp or cornichos)

Crab Salad w/ Butter Crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Crab cake w/ remoulade

Drunken Mussels w/ Crostini

Shrimp Ceviche w/ Tomato, red onion, herbs, Avocado and Tortilla chips

Crab and Artichoke Dip w/ Tortilla Chips

Lobster Bisque

Crab Corn Chowder

Bang Bang shrimp

Shrimp Scampi Flatbread

Raw Oysters (12)

Seafood Sampler (Lobster, Oysters, Clams, Shrimp)

Warm Caesar Salad

Wedge Salad w/ bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce, Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Potato Coins

Crab Cakes w/ fire roasted tomato butter, corn and asparagus succotash

Creamy Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguine

Halibut Or Cod w/ Risotto, Sauteed Spinach and Beurre Blanc

Saffron Risotto w/ Seared Scallops and asparagus tips

Salmon w/ Rice, Tuscan Cream Sauce and Asparagus

Creamy Shrimp & Grits *Contains Bacon*

Bouillabaisse (Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Fingerling potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Saffron Broth)

Lobster Ravioli w/ Spicy Tomato Cream

Filet and Lobster w/ Green beans and Garlic Mashed potatoes

Seafood Pasta (Mussels, shrimp, scallops in a spicy tomato sauce)

Seafood Broil (Cajun Garlic Butter, Corn, potatoes, broccoli, mussels, shrimp, crab legs) (*Ingredients Dependent on Season*)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Pie a la mode

Cheesecake w/ berries

Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate mousse with macerated strawberries

Panna Cotta and Berry Sauce

Strawberry shortcake

Mediterranean Night

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Hummus w/ warm pita and vegetables

Zucchini fritters w/ Feta Dill sauce

Antipasto skewers (Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke,prosciutto

Spanikopia

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Classic Greek salad ( Red onion, Cucumber, Feta, Tomato, Olives,)

White Bean Soup

Greek salad (romaine, chicpeas, red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta)

Lentil Stew

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce and roasted vegetables

Harissa Seared chicken w/ Braised Fennel and Onion

Halibut or Cod w/ Tomato caper sauce and Israeli Couscous

Falafel Mezze Platter (Hummus, feta, cucumber, tomato, olive, pita, tahini yogurt sauce)

Lamb gyro

Moroccan Spiced Lamb w/ Roasted potatoes and Quinoa Tabbouleh

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava

Rice pudding

Semolina Cake

Pavlova w/ Fresh Berries, Pistachio and cream

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Chef Rita's reviews

4.81

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24 services

Chef Rita was truly incredible. Perfect from start to finish. We had 9 people, and three different main courses. Everything came out together. The appetizers and starters were so delicious as well. She is truly amazing and would recommend to anyone for a private chef experience.

Rita is professional, friendly, and such a talented chef. She paced the courses well and did a great job cleaning after. We had never tried private dining before but she sets the bar very high. Would absolutely book again.

Chef Rita was amazing!!! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable!

Chef Rita takes private chef cuisine to another level and our palates are better for it. Chef Rita is dependable, very professional, cooks with flare, has great tasting food, very personable, and has a lot of experience when it comes to transcending home restaurant cuisine. The ingredients and cuisine are fresh, cooked from scratch, and have a great combination of flavorful taste. Every course that was served was absolutely delicious. We have enjoyed both times we have had the opportunity for Chef Rita to prepare these memorable meals. It is even more special having her cook for us during the most romantic day of the year. Chef Rita continues to prove she is a great choice for the personal chef experience and we will continue to select her as our personal chef for many years to come. Finally, Chef Rita encourages collaboration with putting a menu together with individuals she will cook for that adds to a great experience. Overall, Chef Rita is a personal chef I would highly recommend for her talents and professionalism and her talents are appreciative by her guests. I look forward to booking Chef Rita in the near future.

Chef Rita made us a well executed dinner, very professional, extremely attentive. Made us feel special our 1st post kid Valentines day. I would recommend Chef Rita to everyone I know.

We had a great time with Chef Rita. She was communicative and easy to collaborate with on the menu beforehand. The meal was wonderful, we especially loved the lamb and the pavlova!

Chef Rita was amazing!!! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable!

Chef Rita made us a well executed dinner, very professional, extremely attentive. Made us feel special our 1st post kid Valentines day. I would recommend Chef Rita to everyone I know.

We had a great time with Chef Rita. She was communicative and easy to collaborate with on the menu beforehand. The meal was wonderful, we especially loved the lamb and the pavlova!