Chef Ryan Abitz

Personal Chef In Vancouver

I am a professional chef currently in Vancouver, WA, originally from Wisconsin and lived in Austin, TX for six years learning bbq, running a personal chef business, a food cart and a meal delivery service. I opened up two restaurants from ground up in Wisconsin after culinary school before figuring out restaurant politics aren't for me and moving to Austin which has a great music scene, hot but beautiful weather and the will to pursue a new chapter in my life as a personal chef. This has been my reality since 2010. I love what I do which keeps my life low stress and fun :)

For me, cooking is...

Fun and creative. There is a never ending quantity of possibilities out there.

I learned to cook at...

Formal schooling at Fox Valley Tech in Appleton, WI. Prior to that, fast paced restaurant/bar atmospheres. Can't forget mother and grandmother :)

A cooking secret...

Using salt correctly. The best dishes have enough salt to pull all the flavors out but not be too salty. Layer flavors for better rounded dishes.

My menus

Menu Options

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Crab Cakes - Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Dungeness Crab Cocktail - celery, green onion, fresh dill, lemon-tomato aïoli, Bibb lettuce

Parmesan & roasted tomato bruschetta - Crostini w/parmesan, tomato, balsamic, olive oil, garlic, pancetta

Avocado Cups w/Pomegranate Salsa Verde - cilantro, mint, lemon, pomegranate seeds

FIRST COURSE

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Asparagus salad - Roasted asparagus, mixed greens, sun dried tomato & basil pestos, reduced balsamic, olive oil drizzle

Caesar Salad - romaine, frico, crouton, smoked oyster caesar dressing

Cream of Potato & Leek Caramelized w/Saffron

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad - mixed greens, candied walnuts, orange vinairgrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Bistecca alla Palmeritana - NY Strip, garlic, capers, wine broiled tomatoes

Chilean Sea Bass or similar - pan seared over asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, ginger, garlic, beef broth

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Rosemary Jus - garlic mashed, green beans w/almonds

Pasta Alfredo

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto - onion, wild mushrooms mix, spinach, garlic, white wine, sun dried tomato

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mousse w/Fresh Fruit, Whipped Cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mud Cake - chocolate cake w/ganache, peanut butter mousse, Marcona almond, pomegranate glacé

Creme Brûlée - traditional vanilla bean custard

Traditional Tiramisu - Lady fingers, mascarpone, rum, chocolate, cocoa powder

Lemon Panna Cotta with Berry Compote

6-Course Vegan Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops - king oyster mushrooms, tempeh bacon, smoky coconut cream

Cream of Potato & Leek Caramelized w/Saffron

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Broccolini w/Black Garlic & Olive Dressing - roasted broccolini, endive, toasted hazelnuts salad w/kalamata olive, poppy seed, pomegranate molasses dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Miso Risotto w/Ginger, Shiitake Mushroom, Daikon, Miso Sauce, Beet Powder

Roasted Carrot & Fennel w/Harissa & Black Lentils

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu - individual cups

Upscale Asian

STARTER

All inclusive

Bacon Sen Roasted Pork Belly, Fried Apple Puree, Fish Caramel, Shaved Fennel

Seared Ahi Tuna = Orange Oil, San Bai Zu, Yuzu Pon Sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Romaine Salad - Edamame & Jalapeño Dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chilean Sea Bass or similar - pan seared over asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, ginger, garlic, beef broth

DESSERT

All inclusive

Roasted Tomato Sorbet - Pistachio crumble, goat cheese fondant, sherry glaze

Vegetarian

STARTER

All inclusive

Avocado Cups w/Pomegranate Salsa Verde - cilantro, mint, lemon, pomegranate seeds

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asparagus salad - Roasted asparagus, mixed greens, sun dried tomato & basil pestos, reduced balsamic, olive oil drizzle

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto - onion, wild mushrooms mix, spinach, garlic, white wine, sun dried tomato

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mud Cake - chocolate cake w/ganache, peanut butter mousse, Marcona almond, pomegranate glacé

Mediterranean

STARTER

All inclusive

Dungeness Crab Cocktail - celery, green onion, fresh dill, lemon-tomato aïoli, Bibb lettuce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesar Salad - romaine, frico, crouton, smoked oyster caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass (or similar), Asparagus, Mushrooms. Spinach, Vegetable Jus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mud Cake - chocolate cake w/ganache, peanut butter mousse, Marcona almond, pomegranate glacé

4 Course Italian version 2

STARTER

All inclusive

Crab Cakes - Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asparagus salad - Roasted asparagus, mixed greens, sun dried tomato & basil pestos, reduced balsamic, olive oil drizzle

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Bistecca alla Palmeritana - NY Strip, garlic, capers, wine broiled tomatoes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Creme Brûlée - traditional vanilla bean custard

4 Course Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

Parmesan & roasted tomato bruschetta - Crostini w/parmesan, tomato, balsamic, olive oil, garlic, pancetta

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asparagus salad - Roasted asparagus, mixed greens, sun dried tomato & basil pestos, reduced balsamic, olive oil drizzle

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Bistecca alla Palmeritana - NY Strip, garlic, capers, wine broiled tomatoes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Traditional Tiramisu - Lady fingers, mascarpone, rum, chocolate, cocoa powder

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Chef Ryan's reviews

4.94

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14 services

He was absolutely amazing. The food was absolutely amazing. Can't wait to book him again.

Chef Ryan is amazing. Menu options were great, and executed very well. We were wowed by every course. Chef has a cool story and mission, we very much appreciated his efforts and talent! Definitely recommend!

Chef Ryan’s food was fantastic! The experience was just what I was hoping for. Only fantastic things to say about him.