Chef Samuel Badolato
Private Chef In Palm BeachChef Sam Badolato, most recently a finalist on Food Network “CHOPPED”. Cast for “Beat Bobby Flay” and Fire Masters. As an Estate Winery Chef and Private chef. Chef Sam operates his private chef service out of the Palm beaches of Florida.
Chef Sam Features his Wine & Food paired dinners to guests. Chef Badolato Shares time between Wine Country, clients in Beverly Hills Ca. and the Palm Beaches in Fla. Chef Sam, who infuses his cuisine with flavor notes from his Sicilian roots. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Chef Badolato brings to his role as a private Chef / Winery Chef, more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience. Including stints in Amalfi Italy and Calabrian towns. As well as cooking for families on the Bermuda Island. As a restaurateur, his roles as chef-owner of restaurants ranging from casual pizzerias to formal dining, most recently at Bado's Cucina, where his wood-oven cuisine earned numerous culinary awards and recognitions.
Chef Badolato trained on wood oven cuisine in Italy, then gained experience as a private chef in Italian homes in Calabria, where he perfected his knowledge of the true Italian meal.
Making his mark in Sonoma California. Chef Badolato is the 2017 Chowder Day Champion of Bodega Bay, winning the award for “Best Recipe for chowder,” and is a five-time winner of the award for best wine-and-cheese pairings. Chef Sam specializes in wine pairing dinners. Working with an array of wineries in different AVA’s. Cooking with layers of flavors. And elevating the pairing with community sourced agriculture.
Most recently Chef Sam was a finalist on Food Networks “Chopped.”
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking for me is a chance to bring friends and family together. Enjoying good food and good conversation. Breaking bread together at Chef Sam’s Table
I learned to cook at...
When I was 6 years old my grandmother felt my siblings and my hands. Mine were the warmest, she chose me to knead her bread dough.
A cooking secret...
My secret In The kitchen is using family recipes to add flavor notes to my dishes. Crafting old world recipes with my unique twists.
My menus
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Whipped Brie with wild flower honey crusted baguette and berry jam or bacon onion jam
*Truffled Burrata fresh mozzarella and torn basil. White bean purée brined olives and marinated vegetables. Grilled flat bread
*Assorted cheese and charcuterie board. Brined olive. White bean purée grilled flat bread and roasted garlic bulb
*Polenta board- creamy polenta wild mushrooms and pancetta. Truffle oil and crusted bread
*Butter board- whipped butter seasonal fruit marmalade shaved almonds and wild flower honey drizzle
*Chopped green salad carrots celery radish citrus vinaigrette dressing
*Arugula and watermelon salad with champagne citrus vinaigrette & goat cheese
*Southern potato salad and fresh fruit cole slaw with lime zest
*Black jack espresso rubbed chicken red wine bbq sauce
*Honey and soy baby back ribs
*Pork ribs bbq chilean peppered honey roasted vegetables and herb potatoes
*Argentine chicken blackened with a curried orange remoulade herb rice and roasted vegetables
*Argentine flat iron steak marinated and dry rubbed. Choice of crab cake or scallops and toasted potatoes and day vegetable
*Steak and lobster tails extra cost $
*Grilled pork chops curried with roasted squash and sweet potatoes in herbs and garlic
*Country pork ribs soy and honey marinated slow roasted and bbq’d cilantro and grated cheese corn ribs with roasted root vegetables
*Grilled sea bass blackened wrapped in parsley and carrots roasted potatoes
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached winter fruit. Whipped mascarpone cheese dusted cocoa red wine reduction
*Grilled fruit with chocolate drizzle
*Classic s’mores on the grill
*Roasted seasonal fruit melted mascarpone cheese and chocolate
*Bread pudding vanilla creme Anglaise cinnamon and chocolate drizzle
*Grilled plantains wrapped with pork belly Gauls jam and wild flower honey
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*Vegetable or chicken pot stickers with ponzu dipping sauce. Grilled Peanut chicken skewers
*Peanut chicken skewers with ponzu dipping sauce
*Marinated grilled tofu blackened and soy honey ginger dressed with kimchi & crisp noodles
*Soy & honey Glazed boneless pork ribs hot & sour sauce
*Asian mixed green salad snow peas hearts of palm ginger dressed
*Chopped green salad snow peas water chestnuts and sprouts champagne citrus ginger dressing
*Kimchi and tofu salad marinated with lemon ginger sesame dressing
*Shrimp & braised boc choy salad crisp cucumber ginger garlic hot and sour dressing
*Blackened salmon bok choy steamed eggplant over rice with teriyaki steamed vegetables
*Korean marinated beef grilled with eggplant bok choy and vegetable rice spicy or mild
*Assorted sushi rolls of your choice miso soup or wonton soup
*Salmon and beef skewers marinated and grilled with roasted baby Japanese eggplant over ginger garlic rice
*Stuffed Japanese eggplant- grilled shrimp garlic mustard sauce with shrimp fried rice and toasted coconut pineapple
*White fish broiled in sesame peanut sauce with eggplant,carrots,broccoli and shredded cabbage
*Amitsu- fresh sweet fruits poached and chilled, accented with fresh herbs and olive oil ice cream
*A version of my food network dessert from “chopped” Saki poached peach guava jam honey cream cheese chocolate drizzle
*Baked pineapple cinnamon toasted coconut mascarpone cheese and maple syrup
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit
*Bananas foster with rum cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
*Pistachio gelato and fresh summer fruit
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*Green bean and artichoke salad
*Cranberry sauce winter oranges and brown sugar
*Chopped harvest salad with sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds pomegranate rainbow carrots champagne citrus vinaigrette dressing herb croutons
*Rosemary herb mashed potatoes apple and and pecan stuffing Roasted turkey with gravy broccoli and cauliflower with golden beets*
*Pumpkin pie, berry or apple pie, key lime pie
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*Ceviche- shrimp and white fish in lime with a cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce with champagne vinegar
*Roasted tomato bruschetta Chili peppers charred shallot quest blanco toasted baguette
*Grilled octopus basil marinara Meyer lemon yogurt aioli
*Fried cheese and pork belly jam. Toasted crostini
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffled Burrata fresh mozzarella and torn basil. White bean purée brined olives and marinated vegetables. Grilled flat bread
*Marinated pork skewers blackened and honey glazed, mango chutney
*Crispy Pork belly, onion garlic jam crusted bread
*Stuffed long peppers with ground beef and melted cheese in a Diablo sauce with queso fresco & corn salsa and corn chips
*Roasted Corn ribs - cilantro grated cheese cracked pepper lime
*Chopped green salad carrots celery radish citrus vinaigrette dressing
*Grilled endive salad - grilled shallots fig and herb croutons
*Seared Ahi tuna salad roasted corn radish and cumin cilantro vinaigrette dressing
*Petite wedge salad blue cheese crumbles chopped vegetables thyme ranch dressed radish confetti herb croutons
*Arugula and watermelon salad with champagne citrus vinaigrette & goat cheese
*Grilled white fish in shredded potato and cilantro with asparagus and béchamel and corn pudding
*Argentine steak- marinated skirt steak dry rubbed with herbs blackened served with herb rice or wild mushroom polenta day vegetable
*Seafood and sausage paella prawns, scallops, lobster and white fish with wild rice
*Boneless Pork ribs marinated and dry rubbed on the bbq. Grilled plantains herb potatoes and day vegetable
*Pork ribs bbq chilean peppered honey roasted vegetables and herb potatoes
*Argentine chicken blackened with a curried orange remoulade herb rice and roasted vegetables
*Cuban pork chops grilled and blackened finished with a mango chutney and smashed sweet potato
*Baked pineapple cinnamon toasted coconut mascarpone cheese and maple syrup
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped”a deconstructed tiramisu with poached seasonal fruit toasted coconut flakes and maple syrup
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped an orange cup filled with mango sorbeto mascarpone cheese and toasted coconut flakes
*Bananas foster with rum cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
*Bread pudding seasonal fresh fruit vanilla creme Anglaise and chocolate drizzle
*Grilled plantains wrapped with pork belly Guava jam and wild flower honey
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*Antipasto bar- fresh cheeses and charcuterie, brined olives white bean purée and roasted garlic bulb
*Mussels Provençal white wine, crushed tomatoes herbs d province fennel butter
*Chile lime prawns with a cantaloupe and horseradish cocktail sauce
*Lobster and crab meat smoked fish spread - cocktail sauce and tarragon dressing crostini and grilled flat bread
*Mediterranean plate hummus grape leafs tzatziki and bribed olives with grilled flat bread
*Whipped Brie with wild flower honey crusted baguette and berry jam or bacon onion jam
*Assorted cheese and charcuterie board. Brined olive. White bean purée grilled flat bread and roasted garlic bulb
*Polenta board- creamy polenta wild mushrooms and pancetta. Truffle oil and crusted bread
*Butter board- whipped butter seasonal fruit marmalade shaved almonds and wild flower honey drizzle
*Classic French Salad - salad lyonnaise poached farm egg pork belly champagne Dijon vinaigrette
*Petite wedge salad blue cheese crumbles chopped vegetables thyme ranch dressed radish confetti herb croutons
*Braised Belgian endive salad with mussels calamari and shrimp champagne vinaigrette dressing
*Arugula and watermelon salad with champagne citrus vinaigrette & goat cheese
*Crab cake with Meyer lemon aioli a marinated skirt steak or beef filet over roasted potatoes in a Swiss chard pillow.with day vegetable
*Dover sole or trout bathed in toasted fennel with an herb and sausage stuffed quail over rosemary potatoes and vegetable choice
*Black Jack espresso rubbed chicken slow roasted in brandy with blackened scallops
*Braised beef short ribs in brown gravy bacon wrapped salmon carrot top pesto smashed garlic herb potatoes and broccoli rabe
*Tenderized round steak thin. Stuffed with crabmeat in a brown gravy over a Swiss chard pillow of herb potatoes and finished with béchamel sauce and day vegetable
*#1 Petite filet ChateauBriand and lobster tail #2 lobster tail and scallops. Both with roasted vegetables rosemary potatoes
*Stuffed quail with fennel sausage seasonal berries herb mashed potatoes seared scallops crafted granola
*Argentine flat iron steak marinated and dry rubbed. Choice of crab cake or scallops and toasted potatoes and day vegetable
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit coconut flakes toasted and chocolate
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped an orange cup filled with mango sorbeto mascarpone cheese and toasted coconut flakes
*Grilled plantains wrapped with pork belly Gauls jam and wild flower honey
*Bananas foster with rum cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
*Bread pudding seasonal fresh fruit vanilla creme Anglaise and chocolate drizzle
*Cannoli board- blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese chocolate chips and fresh fruit and berries
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*Grilled Rum soaked fruit skewers
*Espelete Chile lime prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Stuffed sweet peppers pineapple and ground turkey melted smoked Gouda crusted bread
*Chopped green salad champagne citrus dressing
*Arugula and watermelon salad with champagne citrus vinaigrette & goat cheese
*The big shot!- skewers of spiced honey chicken, Chile pepper sausage marinated beef sweet peppers onions grilled on the BBQ served over Cajun rice
*Roasted potatoes red onions
*Baked pineapple cinnamon toasted coconut mascarpone cheese and maple syrup
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit coconut flakes toasted and chocolate
*Grilled plantains wrapped with pork belly Gauls jam and wild flower honey
*Bread pudding seasonal fresh fruit vanilla creme Anglaise and chocolate drizzle
*Cannoli board- blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese chocolate chips and fresh fruit and berries
*Classic s’mores on the grill. cinnamon graham cracker jumbo marshmallow’s and chocolate bar
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*Espelete chile pepper lime butter roasted prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce (amazing)
*Short rib and puff pastry red wine gravy
*Assorted cheese and charcuterie board. Brined olive. White bean purée grilled flat bread and roasted garlic bulb
*Polenta board- creamy polenta wild mushrooms and pancetta. Truffle oil and crusted bread
*Butter board- whipped butter seasonal fruit marmalade shaved almonds and wild flower honey drizzle
*Whipped Brie- micros and wild flower honey
*Watermelon and cilantro salad champagne vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil
*Seasonal coleslaw fresh fruit and lime zested dressing
*Chopped green salad harvest vegetables pomegranates sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds heirloom tomatoes citrus vinaigrette dressing
*Root beer pulled pork
*Bacon wrapped salmon sliders with carrot top pesto
*Carb cakes with meyer lemon yogurt aioli
*Tiny lemon leaf meatballs in white wine and mushroom Au jus
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped an orange cup filled with mango sorbeto mascarpone cheese and toasted coconut flakes
*Bread pudding seasonal fresh fruit vanilla creme Anglaise and chocolate drizzle
*Grilled plantains wrapped with pork belly Guava jam and wild flower honey
*Bananas foster with spiced rum cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
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*Festa- tropical salsa bar- pico de Gallo, white bean purée, salsa verde.skewers of grilled tropical fruit. assorted flat bread and corn chips
*Espelete Chile lime prawn cocktail with peach horseradish cocktail sauce
*Greek plate- hummus,tzatziki, tabouli flat bread. Lemons and extra virgin olive oil and brined olives and stuffed grape leafs
*Polenta board- creamy polenta wild mushrooms and pancetta. Truffle oil and crusted bread
*Stuffed long peppers with ground beef and melted cheese in a Diablo sauce with queso fresco & corn salsa and corn chips
*Whipped feta board- brined olives micro greens wild flower honey. Mango salsa
*Marinated lamb skewers rosemary sea salt mustard jam over curried Spanish rice
*Grilled eggplant and squash oregano and Chile pepper
*Greek salad feta cheese calamata olives
*Watermelon and cilantro salad champagne vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil
*Chopped green salad with seasoned crab and champagne vinaigrette
*Fresh herb salad with butter lettuce and micro greens.champagne citrus vinaigrette
*Bresciole- stuffed steak crushed tomatoes herb bread crumbs.centered hard cooked egg, raisins and shaved dark chocolate
*Sicilian tuna- roasted in basil marinara sauce.vegetable- ricotta stuffed Swiss chard
*Chicken coq Au vin chicken roasted in brandy glazed carrots
*Moroccan chicken roasted with vegetables and herb potatoes
*Skewers of seafood, chicken, beef and vegetables grilled or baked over lemon herb rice
*Morrocan beef- flat iron steak marinated and rubbed served over seasoned rice and braised greens
*Roasted leg of lamb cacciatore served over lemon rice and artichokes
*Greek Baked lemon chicken chicken with oregano over rice and herb vegetables
*As a vegetarian selection. Roasted and stuffed eggplant with quinoa and roasted vegetables
*Seafood paella prawns, scallops, lobster and white fish mussels with wild rice and day vegetable
*Chilean sea bass- blackened, fresh herbs olive oil and roasted garlic plated with herb artichoke wild rice
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a deconstructed tiramisu with poached fruit
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped an orange cup filled with mango sorbeto mascarpone cheese and toasted coconut flakes
*Bread pudding seasonal fresh fruit vanilla creme Anglaise and chocolate drizzle
*Cannoli board- blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese chocolate chips and fresh fruit and berries
*Classic s’mores on the grill. cinnamon graham cracker jumbo marshmallow’s and chocolate bar
*Grilled plantains wrapped with pork belly Guava jam and wild flower honey
*Bananas foster with spiced rum cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
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