Chef Ryan Burns

Private Chef In Port Jefferson

Meet Ryan, a seasoned culinary professional with over two decades of experience in the restaurant industry. His journey began in Detroit, working alongside accomplished chefs and restaurateurs, leading him to attain the position of Executive Sous Chef at the age of 21. During this period, Ryan acquired a robust foundation in cost control, P&L management, and quarterly revenue planning, establishing key leadership skills that would shape his future roles.

In Vermont, Ryan furthered his culinary expertise at Hen of the Wood in Waterbury, embracing a farm-to-table approach. His collaborations with local farmers, committed to humane practices, elevated his standards for ingredient quality, a commitment that would characterize his leadership in subsequent roles.

Transitioning to Chicago, Ryan refined his skills at internationally acclaimed establishments such as Alinea and Oriole. Notably, under his leadership at Oriole, the restaurant earned two Michelin stars for its meticulous service and chef Noah Sandoval's American contemporary tasting menus.

Ryan's significant contributions continued at The Blanchard in Chicago, where he garnered accolades for "Best New Restaurant" and secured a three-star review from the Chicago Tribune. His success at The Blanchard also earned national recognition in Food and Wine magazine for its refined French brasserie classics.

Joining the Boka Restaurant Group, renowned for its award-winning and profitable establishments, Ryan expanded his expertise in kitchen operations optimization, marketing strategies, and financial analysis. His comprehensive understanding of restaurant operations reflects his commitment to success and his ability to architect profitable ventures.

Why choose Ryan?

Proven Success: Ryan's journey is marked by achievements, including Michelin stars and national recognition.

Culinary Expertise: Ryan's culinary proficiency is rooted in a blend of operational understanding and a commitment to excellence.

Profitable Results: From optimizing operations to implementing effective marketing, Ryan's expertise ensures sustained profitability.

Embark on a culinary journey with Ryan, where dedication and proficiency converge to create a recipe for success.

For me, cooking is...

I see cooking as an art adventure, the opportunity to evoke memories through nostalgia, with passion, and a love for crafting unforgettable flavors.

I learned to cook at...

Family's influence shaped my culinary journey. From home to the professional kitchen, I've cooked alongside talented chefs, learning and evolving.

A cooking secret...

There are no secrets when learned....but if i must say, trust yourself, if you can swim then jump into the water. Everyone can swim when taught.

My menus

FARMERS MARKET

STARTER

All inclusive

SHAVED ROOT VEGETABLES & APPLE SALAD - sumac vinegar, olive oil, farmers cheese, sunflower seeds

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

AHI TUNA TARTARE - yuzu citrus, grilled peach salad, puffed jasmin rice, shredded nori

SHAVED STONE FRUITS - olive oil, local corn, creamy citrus dressing, quick pickled cucumber, fennel pollen

KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIB BURNT ENDS - kimchi hot sauce, peanuts, cilantro, mint

CORN FUNNEL CAKE - nacho cheese dust, salsa to dip

BEEF CARPACCIO - porcini mushroom, olive oil, capers, parmesan

SUMMER CORN EMPANADAS - cilantro crema

CHICKEN SKEWERS - ginger sweet soy, lime

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CRISPY MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS - grilled lemon and garlic rapini

AGED RIBEYE STEAK - crispy potato pavé, reduction with a bit of matsutake mushroom miso

MAINE LOBSTER - poached in aromatic butter, grilled asparagus

GRILLED HALLOUMI & PEACHES - quick-fried green beans, roasted red pepper salad with olives and basil

TEMPURA AVOCADO - sweet soy, crunchy pickles, sushi rice

SMOKED BELLE FARMS CHICKEN - crispy potato pavé, kale chimichurri

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Manjari 71% Chocolate Fudge Cake

BASQUE CHEESECAKE

GIANDUJA TORTA - chocolate, hazelnut, espresso

PEACH MELBA - caramelized peach, raspberry coulis, vanilla gelato

(Vegan) COCONUT ZABAGLIONE - fresh seasonal fruit, olive oil cake,

Tokyo

STARTER

All inclusive

SASHIMI - fish imported from Japan, fresh wasabi, finger lime, fresh yuzu citrus

EDAMAME - Japanese sea salt

COMPRESSED CUCUMBERS - shio koji dressed cucumbers, smoked trout roe, crispy salmon skin

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

FROM THE COALS - hamachi collar, sweet soy-chili sauce

FROM THE COALS - chicken negima - marinated chicken thigh and green onion yakitori

FROM THE COALS - tako su - octopus crusted with gochujang chili and creamy sesame leaf dip

SPAGHETTI - spicy beef curry, scallion oroshi, smoked oil, yuzu kosho

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

CHAHAN - stone boal beef fried rice, wild maitake mushroom, soft poached egg

TONKATSU - crispy chicken breast, sweet + sour golden curry sauce, edamame, pickled cucumber and daikon

IMPERIAL STRIP STEAK - grilled seasonal vegetables, yuzu kosho

KABOCHA GOMA-AE - coal roasted kabocha pumpkin, fuji apple, sesame

MALAYSIAN FISHY RICE - stone bowl fried rice, wild maitake mushroom, soft poached egg

TERIYAKI GLAZED SALMON FILET - toasted genmai rice and shiso leaf salad

Crispy Sea Bass with three flavors sauce, crispy shallot and scallion

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

HOME MADE ICE CREAMS - black sesame, matcha tea, strawberry

LYCHEE MOCHI - coconut shoots, lychee gems, fresh mango, lemon balm

Anmitsu - seasonal fruit parfait with ice cream, shiritama, lychee jelly, kuromitsu, daifuku mochi

12 Layer Chocolate Cake, aerated matcha green tea cremeux

Chocolate-coconut cremeux, matcha tea cake, mandarin orange

STRAWBERRY SUNDAE - matcha tea ice cream, pandan leaf boba pearls

Flourless Manjari 71% Chocolate Fudge Cake

BRUNCH

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

WARM BRIE CHEESE - apricot, apple & walnut mustard dressed greens, marigold honey

CURATED CHEESE SELECTION- selection of five french cheeses, caramelized nuts, truffle mustard, orange fig jam

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

SHAVED CUCUMBER & MELON SALAD - jambon, yuzu, espelette, pistachio pistou, mint

EGG LUXE - soft creamy scrambled egg served in it' shell, osetra caviar, vodka cream, chive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Ahi Tuna Tacos - spicy espelette aioli, avocado, frisée dressed with preserved lemon oil

Salmon Sliders - brioche bun, preserved lemon, frisee, caper

STEAK & FRITES - hand cut french fries, aioli, sunburst tomato ketchup

PEAR & FRENCH BRIE BAGUETTE - fresh figs and pears, pommery mustard, orange-fig jam, carrot chips

AVOCADO TARTINE - poached egg, espelette aioli, preserved lemon, pickled shallot, herb salad on toasted sourdough bread

AHI TUNA POKE - quinoa, avocado, cucumber, pickled carrot, yuzu ponzu, chili crisp

GREEN SHAKSHUKA - eggs poached in a green harissa & kale sauce, bell peppers, chili crisp, chevre cheese, homemade pita bread

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

APPLE GALETTE - vanillabean ice cream

LOCAL FRUITS - marinated with mint and orange blossom water

Italian

STARTER

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ANTIPASTO - prosciutto, coppa, nduja, marinated artichokes, calabrian chili spread, crackers

HOMEMADE RICOTTA - whipped airy with lemon zest, orange confittoro, olive oil, basil, crusty bread

GRAFFITI RADICCHIO - orange, olive oil, black pepper, gorganzola

ROASTED CLAMS - lemon pepper garlic butter, prosciutto crust

NONNAS MEATBALL - pomodoro, prosciutto bread crumb, parmesan

TUNNO E CHECHE - seared local tuna, garbanzo beans, red onion, aged balsamic

BEEF CARPACCIO - porcini mushroom, olive oil, capers, parmesan

Beef Carpaccio with truffle, anchovy and ricotta solada

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

HAND ROLLED SPAGHETTI - lemon, ricotta salata

HAND-ROLLED PAPPARDELLE- sauce bolognese and aged parmesan

ANGEL HAIR ALIO OLIO

CHITARRA caccio e peppe

PACERI - spicy sausage and rapini

RISOTTO - aged parmesan, seasonal truffle

RISOTTO - caccio e pepe

RISOTTO - avocado, green apple

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

FILETTO CARNE - filet mignon warmed in aromatic oil, grilled seasonal vegetables

LASAGNETTE - layers of parsnip noodles, cauliflower "ricotta", cherry bomb tomato, vegan parmesan, basil pesto

CRISPY MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS - grilled lemon, asparagus

VEAL PARMESAN - crispy rosemary crust, homemade mozzarella, pomodoro sauce

SALMON LIMONE - capers, fingerling potato, lemon sauce with dill

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN - confitira of peppers, picked mustard seeds and apple, mustard greens

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

PAVLOVA - sticky chewy crunchy meringue with seasonal berries

SEMOLINA CAKE - soaked with limoncello, marzipan

CHOCOLATE BUDINO - espresso crunch, vanilla milk caramel

GIANDUJA TORTA - chocolate, hazelnut, espresso

CHILLED POACHED PEARS - prosseco, marzipan, lemon cream

PEACH MELBA - caramelized peach, raspberry coulis, vanilla gelato

Flourless Manjari 71% Chocolate Fudge Cake

STREET FOOD

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lumpia - bbq pork crispy spring roll, chili vinegar

CRISPY TOFU - tempura, bibb lettuce, spicy pickled carrot, bean sprout, scallion, jalapeno, kimchi, dipping sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

PANDAN BEEF CURRY - green chili, cilantro, crispy onion, shredded carrot

HOT WOK SNAPPER - crispy skin, scallion salad, crispy ginger & garlic, sweet soy

KABOCHA - pumpkin roasted over charcoal, sweet soy, furikake, toasted rice crunch

PINEAPPLE KING - coconut rice baked inside pineapple, kefir lime

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cloud Cake - nuts and dried fruits

HOME MADE ICE CREAMS - black sesame, matcha tea, strawberry

12 Layer Chocolate Cake, aerated matcha green tea cremeux

MATCHA CREMEUX - buttermilk sponge, warmed strawberries and rhubarb

Cloud Cake with nuts and dried fruits

LYCHEE MOCHI - coconut shoots, lychee gems, fresh mango, lemon balm

Flourless Manjari 71% Chocolate Fudge Cake

Kohi Zeri - coffee jelly with caramel ice cream and kuromistsu

Anmitsu - seasonal fruit parfait with ice cream, shiritama, lychee jelly, kuromitsu, daifuku mochi

Mexico

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

PUMPKIN EMPANADAS - chimichurri, salsa rojo, crema

GREEN CEVICHÉ - local fish or shrimp, plantain chips, citrus, jalapeño, pickled onion

HAND PRESSED TORTILLA CHIPS - guacamole, fresh salsa verde

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

YELLOWFIN TUNA TACOS - spicy espelette aioli, avocado and mango salsa

YUCATAN FRIED TORTILLAS - smoked chicken, black beans, pickled onion, avocado, slasa ranchero

SMOKEY BLACK BEANS

YELLOW SPANISH RICE

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Churros - dulce de leche

BLUE MASA CAKE - tres leches, cajeta caramel

Caramelized Banana and Plantain Empanadas

Tasting Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

SMOKE - trout roe, potato

BLACK LIME - daikon radish, finger lime

CARROT - caraway, juniper

TOMATO - smoked mussel, barrel aged sherry

CRYSTAL BREAD - plantain, truffle

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

BURST - ceviché water, kinmedai

SWEET CORN - blue masa, tomatillo ice

PUFFED BEEF TENDON - phô, wagyu beef

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

KABOCHA - charcoal, kokimo, black tea

BLACK BASS - tat soy, genmai rice, pine needle tea

MIYAZAKI A5 WAGYU - black garlic XO

PINEAPPLE - bacon, espresso

DESSERT

All inclusive

TOBACCO - jasmine flower, green plantain

PUSH POP - white chocolate, eucalyptus, mint

BASQUE CHEESECAKE - gianduja

Local

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Stone Fruits - carrot mole blanco, epazote, corn

Montauk Swordfish Crudo - preserved lemon, bouillabaisse vinaigrette, sweet & sour onion, sesame seeds

Corn Chawanmushi - citrus marinated trout roe, white soy pickled seasonal mushroom

Endive - green tahini, crispy shallot, cured egg yolk, grilled lemon

Local Green Salad - sweet & sour tomatoes, red onion, citrus quinoa, citrus dressing

Grilled Maitake Mushroom - glazed with soy, aged tuna furikake, lemon

Corn Elotés Ribs - cotija cheese, chive, tajin

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rapini caesar - imported Portugal anchovy, aged parmesan, grilled lemon

Kabocha Squash Gnocchi - browned butter, sage, hazelnut

Pot Roast Ragu Pappardelle - hand rolled in your home, pecorino,

Honey Glazed Carrots - scented with rose water, sumac, pistachio pumpkin seed

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Chicken - kale chimichurri, marinate lima beans

Mediterranean Sea Bass - chermoula, grilled lemon, potato

Lamb & Lentils - red wine, carrot, chermoula

Cauliflower Pavé Steak (vegan) - vegan green peppercorn sauce, parsley salad

Skirt Steak Frites - British style potato chips, green peppercorn sauce, malt vinegar, garlic aioli

Crispy Sea Bass with three flavors peppers sauce, crispy shallot and scallion

Dover Sole - capers, lemon, brown butter, potato purée

Shakshuka - eggs simmered in a harissa pepper sauce, chili crisp, chevre cheese, homemade pita bread

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

French Toast Bread Pudding - banana or blackberry, thyme, lemon curd ice cream

Chocolate pot de crème - whipped double cream

Poached Pear - riesling, marzipan, lemon curd ice cream

Marinated Strawberries - lemon, whipped coconut, black pepper

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Rainbow Birthday Cake - buttercream

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Chef Ryan's reviews

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62 services

Great experience with Chef Ryan. He was punctual and professional. Worked on a menu together and it came out delicious! Our entire party was impressed with his presentation and delicious food. We would hire again!

Chef Ryan was a true professional! He was engaging with the group and cooked the most amazing meal. Cleanup was flawless. Would definitely recommend Chef Ryan.

Chef Ryan was wonderful. We had a great conversation to organize the menu prior to the event. Chef Ryan was very attentive and interactive with everyone. It’s like he was part of the crew. The food was fabulous and the presentation was just as good. He gets 5 stars in my book.

Ryan helped create an amazing night for our group! The creation of the menu was personal, with suggestions that catered to what we were looking for! When he arrived, he was organized, on time, and engaged with the group in an awesome way! Overall 10/10 would recommend Ryan for your next event.

Chef Ryan + team were absolutely phenomenal. They exceed expectations, were extremely warm, punctual, courteous, brought everything they needed (cutlery and crockery included) & most importantly, cooked a stand out, 11/10 meal. Everything was just as described in the menu, the food was incredible quality and there was a surplus of each dish. Plus they left the kitchen spotless & our fridge with plenty of leftovers. I would 10000% recommend booking Ryan and his team. Was an experience of a life time.

Great meal!

Ryan was incredible. I would highly recommend him, all of his dishes were amazing. He was attentive and explained each dish to us, it was a great experience. Very happy!

Chef Ryan was wonderful. The food was incredible. I’m so glad we went with the “surprise me” option. This was a gift to my in-laws for their 50th wedding anniversary- it made the night so special and memorable. Thank you again!