Chef Ryan Nagby

Private Chef In Orange

My journey began as a dishwasher eager to learn and experiment in the culinary world. Over time I honed my skills , gained knowledge and confidence and discovered that food united people. I mastered my techniques working with some of the best Chef s and mentors. Cooking for me is a life journey with no set destination.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my creative outlet that allows my passion to to bring new and exciting experiences to my guests and into their homes!

I learned to cook at...

I learned from my great Chefs who passed down their amazing knowledge, traditions and extraordinary work ethic!

A cooking secret...

In my kitchen I enhances all my dishes with a blend of exotic spices that adds depth and flavor making them extraordinary!

My menus

Steak House

STARTER

All inclusive

Iron Skillet Corn Bread with Honey Butter

FIRST COURSE

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Wedge Salad with Beef Steak Tomatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon, Maytag Blue Cheese, Pickled Shallots, White Balsamic Dressing

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

MAIN COURSE

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Prime New York Steak with Brandy Peppercorn Demi Glacé, Truffle Whipped Yukons, Glacéd Organic Carrots

Prime Ribeye Steak with Garlic Herb Butter, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus

Prime Filet Mignon, Port Wine Reduction, Parmesan Whipped Yukons, Glacéd Haricot Verts

Berkshire Double Cut Pork Chop, Apple Chutney, Smashed Baby Red Potatoes, Asparagus

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust, Fig Port Reduction, Whipped Yukon Potato, Glacéd Carrots

Half Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Whipped Yukons and Haricot Verts

Braised Short Ribs, Parmesan Risotto, Asparagus, Demi Glacé

DESSERT

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Warm Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream

New York Cheesecake with Lemon Blueberries

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Build Your Lunch Menu

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Assorted Kettle Chips

Mixed Green Salad with Choice of Dressing

Cesar Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Asian Noodle Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Italian Sub Sandiwch

Chicken Club Sandich

Veggie/ Vegan Bagel Sandiwch

Pesto Turkey Sandwich

Santa Fe Chicken Chicken

Chicken Cesar Wrap

Mediterranean Hummus Wrap

Elote Stree Corn Chicken Wrap

Crispy Chicken Ranch Wrap

DESSERT

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Assorted Cookes

Assorted Mini Pastries

Mini Cupkaces

Italian

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Arancini- Crispy Risotto with Pecorino Cheese, Spicy Pomodoro Sauce

Tomato Focaccia Flat Bread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Goat Cheese Crostini

Burrata and Prosciutto with Toasted Pine nuts, Baby Arugula, Pear and Aged Balsamic

MAIN COURSE

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Citrus Glazed Sustainable Salmon, Wild Baby Arugula, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Fingerling Potaotes, Tangerine Gastric

Braised Beef Ragu over Campanelle Pasta with Pecorino Sheep's Cheese and Basil from Chef’s Garden

Garlic Herb Shrimp over Parmesan Risotto and Asparagus

Spinach Lasagna with Lemon Ricotta, Free Range Chicken Bolognese, Organic Tomato Basil Sauce

DESSERT

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Traditional Italian Tiramisu-Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso and Coffee Liquor with Mascarpone Cheese and Cocoa

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Chantilly Cream and Macerated Berries

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée

Spa Brunch Menu

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All inclusive

Toasted Coconut Pineapple Parfait with Passion Fruit Jelly and Chia

Avocado Toast with Everything Bagel Toast Points

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Assorted Fruit and Danish Display

Assorted Danish

Assorted Bagels and Cream Cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Vanilla Scented Pancakes With Maple Syrup

Belgium French Toast with Berry Compote

Vital farms, scrambled eggs with sharp cheddar cheese

Mini Assorted Quiche

DESSERT

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Indian Flavors

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Boti Kebab-Grilled Skewered Chicken Marinated in Spiced Yogurt with Green Chutney and Kachumber Cucumber Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Hummus with Raita

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Vindaloo, Lemon Basmati Rice, Chana Masala, Waram Naan Bread

Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice and Dal

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chai Tea Creme Brulee with Shortbread Cookie

Mango Lassi Cheesecake

Taste of Asia

STARTER

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Sesame Ginger Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Crunchy Garlic, Tobiko Caviar and Furikake Wonton Crisps

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Miso Soup- Dashi Broth, Kombu, Bonito Flakes, Firm Tofu, Enoki Mushrooms, and Scallions

Sweet and Spicy Edamame with Garlic Chili Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass , Baby Bok Choy, Coconut Rice, Sweet Soy Glaze

Hoisin Duck with Jasmine Rice, Bok Choy and Cherry 5 Spice Reduction

Peanut Chicken with Thai Curry Sauce, Jasmine Rice, Snap Peas

DESSERT

All inclusive

Matcha Tea Créme Brûlée with Warm Almond Tea Cookies

Assorted Mochi

Latin Escape

STARTER

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Belizean Shrimp Ceviche- Gulf Shrimp Marinated, Lime Juice, Habanero, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Cilantro, Cucumber, Toasted Coconut, Blue Corn Tortillas

Tortilla Soup with Avocado Créma, Fire Roasted Corn, Queso Fresco and Crispy Tortilla Strips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh Guacamole with Salsa Roja and Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips

MAIN COURSE

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Cochinita Pibil- Slow Roasted Pork, Pickled Red Onion, Garlic Citrus Habanero Salsa, Coconut Rice and Beans, Warm Corn Tortillas, Spiced Glazed Baby Carrots

Braised “Mole” Short-Rib with Sweet Corn Polenta, Pickled Red Onion, Crispy Plantains, Glazed Carrots

Achiote Pan Roasted Chicken with with Anasazi Beans and Roasted Corn

DESSERT

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Churro Creme Brulee

Tres Leche Cake

Dolce De Leche Cheese Cake

Taste of France

STARTER

All inclusive

Poached Pear Salad with Frisée, Roquefort Cheese, Rocket, Toasted Hazelnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh Shucked Local Oysters on the Half Shell with Minuet

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Peppercorn. Sauce, Whipped Yukons, Glacéd Asparagus

Duck La’ Orange, Whipped Yukon’s with Crème Fraiche, Haricot Verts

Beef Bourguinon over Whipped Yukon Potatoes

Chicken Roulade, Spinach and Gruyère, Roasted Marble Potatoes, Asparagus, Chicken Jus

DESSERT

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Macerated Berries and Vanilla Crème

Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée with Assorted Macarons

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Tart Tatin Caramelized Apples, Puff Pastry, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Chef Ryan's reviews

4.92

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45 services

Chef Ryan Nagby was super! The food was amazing - we had carnivores and vegetarians at our dinner and all of us were very pleased. The veggies were so yummy - eggplant dish fantastic - steaks cooked to order with rave reviews! Chef Ryan was so nice and thoughtful and everything was taken care of! He shared some cooking tips and was very engaging, but also was doing his thing quietly in the kitchen when we were toasting the bride and enjoying our dinner. We had kids with us who totally enjoyed their meals set up in front of a Disney movie. We could not have asked for anything else. I’m so glad I chose this chef!

Chef Ryan was really great. This was a first time using a private chef service and he has us convinced that we should do something like this at least once a month.

Ryan was an absolute delight. He accommodated my husband and me with the choice of entrees which happened to be from two different categories. We shared the appetizer, salad, and dessert choices. Ryan explained each course as he served it, and my husband, who is particularly fussy, enjoyed the whole meal! Thank you for a wonderful "date" night.

Wow! I booked chef Ryan as a birthday gift for my brother and I am so glad I did! Chef Ryan did not only create a fantastic meal but also was engaging and made an incredible experience. Highly recommend him for any gathering. The food was delicious and the service was top tier. My brother won’t stop talking about how perfect of a gift this was. Thank you chef Ryan!

Ryan was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable about his craft and delivered a delicious meal!

Ryan was exactly what I was hoping for to celebrate my wife’s birthday. He was very friendly, allowed us to watch him work and ask questions along the way. Food was delicious, stay in for a night and Ryan will deliver. Look forward to having some more of his wonderful food in the future. Thank you Ryan

Chef Ryan was great, he was exactly on time and was very attentive to dietary restrictions and flexible/creative to menu options. each course was beautifully presented and tasted great. i would definitely recommend him to others and have him back for us soon, Todd and Lynda

Take a Chef is a rather difficult way to hire a chef. However, our Chef, Ryan Nagby, was GREAT. The meal was beautiful and delicious. Ryan was informative and efficient. We very highly recommend him.

Chef Ryan was amazing. He came very preparedly and the final product was some of the best food my guest and myself have had. I can not say kind enough words about chef Ryan and our whole experience with him as our chef.

Perfect 1st time in home Chef experience! Chef Ryan was absolutely wonderful, not only did he respond to our inquiry right away but he made it a very personalized and thoughtful dinner! He asked about what the occasion was and offered different delicious meal options for us to chose from plus a gluten free substitution for each dish to fit our own needs. He came so prepared and left our kitchen cleaner than what we started with. It was absolutely spectacular! Not only a fantastic meal but also no mess after!! We were in heaven and also so pleased to meet and converse with Chef Ryan, he was so kind and fun to chat with! Really made us feel so comfortable and happy in our own home! He even took the time to get “happy anniversary” toppers for our dessert soooo cute! We were so pleased to have him and have him cook for us 5 star experience will definitely be doing it again!

My husband and I hired Chef Ryan to create a special dinner for two. Chef Ryan was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, experienced, and an amazing cook. We had an Italian dinner that was the best Italian food that we have ever had. His presentation of the food was also incredible. It was one of the best experiences, and we plan to hire him again. Can you imagine how lucky his wife is to have a husband that is an amazing cook! Thank you Chef Ryan!!