I am a professional chef with 9 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 meal prep and 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

Seafood Night

STARTER

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Smoked Salmon Canapes

Shrimp Cocktail Shooter w/ cocktail sauce and corn salsa

Raw Oysters (6)

Ahi Tuna Bites ( Sesame Cracker, Avocado)

FIRST COURSE

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Crab cake w/ remoulade

Drunken Mussels w/ Crostini

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

Crab Dip w/ Tortilla Chips

Lobster Bisque

MAIN COURSE

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Bronzino w/ Lemon caper sauce and roasted vegetables

Clams and linguine

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

Shrimp Scampi w/ Linguine

Halibut w/ Tomatoes, Capers, Basil, Risotto and Asparagus

Saffron Risotto w/ Seared Scallops and asparagus tips

Salmon w/ Sweet Potato Puree and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Shrimp & Grits

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

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

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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

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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

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Baklava

Rice pudding

Semolina Cake

Pavlova w/ Fresh Berries, Pistachio and cream

Latin American Favorites

STARTER

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Chips w/ Salsa, Guacamole and cheese

Shrimp Ceviche

Street Corn

Shrimp Skewers

FIRST COURSE

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Pork Taquitos

Toasted Carnitas

Chicken Quesadilla

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

Empanadas

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Tacos w/ shredded lettuce, onion, cilantro and avocado crema (steak, chicken or shrimp)

Quesadilla Plate w/ Spanish rice and Beans (Pork, Steak or Chicken)

Burrito (steak or chicken) w/ rice, black beans, lettuce, salsa, cheese

Cuban Sandwich w/ chips

DESSERT

All inclusive

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

Heirloom Burrata Salad

Warm Caesar Salad

Arancini w/ Rustic Tomato Sauce

Caprese salad

Mussels in Tomato Saffron Broth

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

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Tiramisu

Cannolis (Assorted)

Panna Cotta and Berry Sauce

French Delights

STARTER

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Smoked Salmon Canapes

Olive Tapenade on crostini with goat cheese

Charcuterie Board

Brie and Pesto

FIRST COURSE

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Vichyssoise

Niçoise salad

Lyonnaise Salad

Steamed Mussels

French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

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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

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Crepes, Berries & Cream

Creme Caramel

Chocolate mousse

Spiced Poached Pear w/ vanilla ice cream and granola

Chef Seasonal Favorites

STARTER

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Smoked Salmon Canapes

Charcuterie Board

Crab Dip w/ Tortilla Chips

Steak & Potato bites w/ Caramelized onions

Spinach Artichoke Dip w/ tortilla chips

Shrimp Cocktail Shooter w/ cocktail sauce and corn salsa

Butternut squash and Apple Bruschetta w/ goat cheese

Fig and Goat cheese Crostini

Shrimp cocktail w/ cocktail sauce and lemons

FIRST COURSE

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Strawberry Feta Salad

Caprese salad

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

Caesar Salad

Arancini w/ Rustic Tomato Sauce

Drunken Mussels w/ Crostini

Butternut Squash Soup

French Onion Soup

Autumn Salad (apples, pecans, craisins, roasted squash, Maple Lemon dressing)

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

MAIN COURSE

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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

Scallops w/ Sweet pea risotto and Saute spinach

Salmon w/ Jasmine rice and Mango salsa

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

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

Chicken Piccata w/ linguine and Asparagus tips

Halibut w/ Risotto, Asparagus and tomato caper sauce

DESSERT

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Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cheesecake w/ berries

Chocolate mousse with macerated strawberries

Strawberry shortcake

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Chef Rita's reviews

4.78

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20 services

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 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!