Chef Samuel Badolato
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Public figure, Celebrity chef, Food Network chef “chopped” Executive winery chef. Food & Wine dinners
Most recently a finalist on Food Network “chopped” award winning Clam chowder recipe. An Executive Winery Chef. A restaurant owner and award winning food and wine pairings.
Chef Badolato brings his culinary talents to your table. Crafting A personal menu for your special dinner. Chef Badolato also shares time between cities. Living in South florida and traveling to Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Ca. Home town Pittsburgh Pa. Travels to multiple clients and destinations for dinners.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking for me is a gift of loving what I do and doing what I love.
I learned to cook at...
My Italian grandmother picked me to knead her dough. Because my hands were warmer than my siblings.
A cooking secret...
Old world recipes and personal touches on my creations
My menus
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Mussels Provençal white wine herbs de Provence toasted baguette
*Hummus plate- blended garbanzo beans and northern beans. Rolled Grape leaves, Crafted white bean purée tabouli tizitki brined olives and grilled flat bread
*Grilled vegetable skewers or grilled fruit skewers
*Grilled bacon wrapped salmon carrot top pesto crisp baguette
*Petite crab cakes Meyer lemon yogurt aioli toasted baguette
*Pan seared scallops pea purée Belgian endive bacon onion jam
*Watermelon and arugula salad with feta cheese cilantro and champagne citrus vinaigrette is
*Chopped green salad cucumber heirloom tomatoes chopped vegetable citrus vinaigrette
*Southern Potato salad and fresh fruit Cole slaw with lime zest
*Bacon wrapped salmon with carrot top pesto
*Choice of 3
*Rootbeer pulled pork
*Tiny meatballs white wine mushroom Au jus
*Blue crab cakes Meyer lemon yogurt aioli toast points
*Includes brioche buns and pretzel buns
Vegetarian selection - stuffed summer squash or eggplant with roasted vegetables bread crumbs and cheese in a basil marinara sauce. This can be combined with any entree
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a bourbon poached apple with mascarpone cheese and chocolate drizzle
*Bananas foster classic rum sauce vanilla bean ice cream
*Classic S’mores cinnamon graham crackers colossal charred marshmallows with chocolate bar
*Brioche roll stuffed with whipped espresso mascarpone cheese
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” a frozen mango sorbeto orange with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolste
*Warm bread pudding sessional fruit or berries with creme Anglaise
*Cannoli - blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese. with chocolate chips
*Fresh fruit and assorted nuts and brownies
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*Hummus plate. Grape leaves, Crafted white bean purée tabouli tizitki brined olives and grilled flat bread
*Truffle Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella cheese torn basil. Blended white bean purée. Herb cured olives with extra virgin olive oil. Brined peppers and roasted colossal garlic bulb. Grilled flat bread
*Butter board- grilled peach grape jam radish micros toasted almonds wild flower honey
*Chile pepper lime butter grilled prawn skewers
*Grilled corn ribs- seasoned with lime cilantro blackened spices and grated Romano cheese
*Petite wedge salad chopped vegetables crumbled blue ranch thyme dressed
*Watermelon and arugula salad with feta cheese cilantro and champagne citrus vinaigrette is
*Chopped green salad cucumber heirloom tomatoes chopped vegetable citrus vinaigrette
*Southern Potato salad and fresh fruit Cole slaw with lime zest
*Grilled squash and peppers marinated and grilled
*Argentine skirt steak marinated and dry rubbed. Grilled on the bbq roasted fingerling potatoes and day vegetable choice
*Espresso rubbed chicken crafted bbq sauce
*Baby back ribs slow roasted balsamic and honey
*All beef hot dogs and angus steak burgers with all the accompaniments
*Cuban pork rib chops braised and grilled finished over Spanish herb rice and a mango salsa
*Strip Steak and lobster tails on the bbq extra cost $
Vegetarian selection stuffed squash roasted vegetables quinoa day vegetable and roasted potatoes or herb rice
*Grilled watermelon vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
*S’mores on the grill classic
*Roasted seasonal fruit mascarpone cheese and chocolate
*Grilled peach guava jam short bread
*Poached apple melted blue cheese wild flower Honey grill brioche crisp
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*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Corn salsa corn chips refried beans and white bean purée
*Assorted cheese aged dried cured meats. Stuffed peppers brined olives. Marinated peppers and artichokes
*Grilled pork tenderloin bites honey mango glazed
*Blackened spiced chicken wings curried spiced sweet melon jam
*Petite wedge salad chopped vegetables crumbled blue ranch thyme dressed
*Watermelon and arugula salad with feta cheese cilantro and champagne citrus vinaigrette is
*Chopped green salad black eyed peas toasted corn currie
*Fresh herb salad- micro greens,dill herbs de Provence. Torn butter lettuce champagne dressed
*Fondue pot-blended Spanish cheeses and Gouda. Crudités crusted bread beef carpaccio
*Seafood paella- lobster,shrimp,scallops,mussels and white fish over herb Spanish rice with choice of vegetable
*Argentine skirt steak marinated and dry rubbed. Grilled on the bbq roasted fingerling potatoes and day vegetable choice
*Cuban pork rib chops braised and grilled finished over Spanish herb rice and a mango salsa
*Stuffed round steak with crab meat in a brown gravy with roasted vegetables over Spanish rice
Vegetarian choice stuffed eggplant with quinoa and roasted vegetables in a crushed tomato sauce
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” a frozen mango sorbeto orange with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate
*Bananas foster classic rum sauce vanilla bean ice cream
*Brioche roll stuffed with whipped espresso mascarpone cheese
*Cannoli table - blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese. With chocolate chips and fresh sliced fruit
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” a frozen mango sorbeto orange with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolste
*Panettone bread putting seasonal fruit. Creme Anglaise dusted cocoa
*Grilled plantains with prosciutto and guava jam
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*Baked Brie puff pastry bacon onion jam seasonal fruit compote fresh baguette
*Mussels Provençal white wine herbs de Provence toasted baguette
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffle Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella cheese torn basil. Blended white bean purée. Herb cured olives with extra virgin olive oil. Brined peppers and roasted colossal garlic bulb. Grilled flat bread
*Fondue pot-blended Swiss and Gouda. Crudités crusted bread beef carpaccio
*Grilled Belgian endive salad radish heirloom tomatoes herb croutons champagne citrus vinaigrette
*Salad lyonnaise poached farm egg pork belly vegetable confetti curried croutons citrus Dijon vinaigrette
*Skirt steak marinated and dry rubbed grilled and served with day vegetable and garlic smashed rosemary potatoes
*Dover sole bathed in toasted fennel butter white wine and wrapped around a lump crab cake over a Swiss chard pillow of herb potatoes and mixed steamed vegetables
*Chicken coq Au Vin slow roasted in brandy with rosemary potatoes and charred root vegetables
*Pan seared scallops Swiss chard pillow filled with garlic herb potatoes day vegetable of choice
*Stuffed eggplant with roasted vegetables and quinoa
*Braised beef short ribs roasted vegetable of choice. Over garlic mashed or rosemary herb potatoes
*Potato gratin sliced pork tenderloin bacon jam, grape salsa grilled day vegetable
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” espresso soaked lady finger mascarpone cheese poached seasonal fruit toasted coconut flakes and chocolate
*Warm bread pudding sessional fruit or berries with creme Anglaise
*Creme brûlée fresh berries
*Neapolitan pastry layered puff pastry chocolate drizzle
*Chocolate eclair individual size. Powder sugar fudge brownie
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*Assorted cheese and charcuterie brined olives roasted vegetables white bean purée and crusted bread
*Hummus plate. Grape leaves, Crafted white bean purée tabouli tizitki brined olives and grilled flat bread
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffle Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella cheese torn basil. Blended white bean purée. Herb cured olives with extra virgin olive oil. Brined peppers and roasted colossal garlic bulb. Grilled flat bread
*Butter board- grilled peach grape jam radish micros toasted almonds wild flower honey
*Whipped feta board brined olives wild flower honey
*Chopped Greek salad olives hot peppers feta cheese cucumbers. Oregano lemon dressing red onion
*Petite wedge salad chopped vegetables crumbled blue ranch thyme dressed
*Watermelon and arugula salad with feta cheese cilantro and champagne citrus vinaigrette is
*Grilled Caesar herb croutons classic dressing wrapped in prosciutto
*Seafood paella- lobster,shrimp,scallops,mussels and white fish over herb Spanish rice with choice of vegetable
*Skirt steak marinated and dry rubbed grilled and served with day vegetable and garlic smashed rosemary potatoes
*Lamb loin chops rosemary rubbed mint garlic jam herb fingerlings charred asparagus or Brussels sprouts
*Lamb cacciatore over risotto
*Lamb skewers and chicken skewers over vegetables and herb rice
*Chilean sea bass blackened day vegetable choice roasted potatoes
*Chicken skewers over herb rice and vegetables
*Grilled pork rib chops braised and grilled finished over Spanish herb rice and a mango salsa
*Pork tenderloin olive tapenade cranberry coulis potato gratin
*Herb lemon chicken grilled and blackened wrapped in prosciutto filled with crab meat. Over charred sweet potatoes and cauliflower
*My signature dessert from Food Network “chopped” a bourbon poached apple with mascarpone cheese and chocolate drizzle
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” a frozen mango sorbeto orange with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate
*Bananas foster classic rum sauce vanilla bean ice cream
*Classic S’mores cinnamon graham crackers colossal charred marshmallows with chocolate bar
*Brioche roll stuffed with whipped espresso mascarpone cheese
*Cannoli table - blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese. With chocolate chips and fresh sliced fruit
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*Mussels Provençal white wine herbs de Provence toasted baguette
*Assorted bruschetta ricotta and prosciutto,Brie and bacon onion jam,
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Mushroom and pancetta bruschetta
*Butter board- grilled peach grape jam radish micros toasted almonds wild flower honey
*Whipped feta board brined olives wild flower honey
*Polenta board- creamy polenta pancetta and wild mushrooms truffle oil,roasted garlic bulb crusted ciabatta
*Antipasto board- assorted cheese and charcuterie, white bean purée brined olives roasted long peppers with crostini and grilled flat bread
*Fondue pot-blended Swiss and Gouda. Crudités crusted bread fry aged beef and grilled shrimp
*Caesar salad classic dressing heirloom tomatoes herb croutons shaved pecorino
*Salad lyonnaise poached farm egg pork belly vegetable confetti curried croutons citrus Dijon vinaigrette
*Ahi tuna salad mixed greens ginger dressing
*Petite wedge salad chopped vegetables crumbled blue ranch thyme dressed
*Surf and turf- tenderized thin round steak stuffed with lump crab meat over a Swiss chard pillow of herb potatoes finished with béchamel sauce
*Chateaubriand- seared beef filet then slow roasted to perfection choice of day vegetable and potatoes
*Dover sole bathed in toasted fennel butter white wine and wrapped around a lump crab cake over a Swiss chard pillow of herb potatoes and mixed steamed vegetables
*Blackened sea bass rosemary potatoes day vegetable
*Argentine skirt steak marinated and dry rubbed. Grilled on the bbq roasted fingerling potatoes and day vegetable choice
*Seafood paella-sausage, lobster,shrimp,scallops,mussels and white fish over herb Spanish rice with choice of vegetable
*Lobster tail and strip steak with choice of potatoes and vegetable
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” espresso soaked lady finger mascarpone cheese poached seasonal fruit toasted coconut flakes and chocolate
*Bananas foster classic rum sauce vanilla bean ice cream
*Cannoli - blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese. with chocolate chips
*Panettone bread putting seasonal fruit. Creme Anglaise dusted cocoa
*Brioche ice cream sandwich with assorted sorbeto flavors
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*Assorted cheese and charcuterie brined olives roasted vegetables white bean purée and crusted bread
*Calabrian Chile pepper and lime butter prawn cocktail with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Truffle Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella cheese torn basil. Blended white bean purée. Herb cured olives with extra virgin olive oil. Brined peppers and roasted colossal garlic bulb. Grilled flat bread
*Butter board- grilled peach grape jam radish micros toasted almonds wild flower honey
*Whipped feta board brined olives wild flower honey
*Polenta board- creamy polenta pancetta and wild mushrooms truffle oil,roasted garlic bulb crusted ciabatta
*Sausage Stuffed long peppers marinara sauce melted provolone crusted baguette
*Italian bread salad olive oil champagne vinaigrette heirloom tomatoes
*Classic caesar salad - toasted herb croutons. Shaved Romano cheese lemon zested caesar dressing
*Fresh tomato salad sliced mozzarella cheese. Sessional stone fruit. Torn basil aged balsamic with first pressed olive oil
*Bresciole - stuffed steak centered with a hard cooked egg slow toasted in a basil marinara sauce finished with shaved dark chocolate and golden raisins over creamy polenta
*Seafood pasta linguini or angel hair with your favorite seafood. In a red sauce or oil and garlic. Also a favorite light sauce of fresh parsley egg and butter
*Lasagna rollotini layered with ricotta cheese and braised greens
*Fennel meatballs in marinara sauce. Peppered sausage with peppers and onions
*Chicken cacciatore braised in red wine and crushed tomatoes and roasted vegetables. Crusted seasoned garlic bread
*Grilled ravioli in a sage butter sauce. Sautéed wild mushrooms and grilled prawns
*Pasta ala Vodka classic pink cream sauce grilled prawns and micro greens
*Sicilian grilled tuna braised in marinara sauce on a bed of angel hair with toasted Chile pepper
*Linguini tossed in grated cheese fresh egg and parsley with grilled lemon chicken or garlic prawns
*Bolognese sauce- tossed with bucatini add your favorite vegetable and protein
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” espresso soaked lady finger mascarpone cheese poached seasonal fruit toasted coconut flakes and chocolate
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” a frozen mango sorbeto orange with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate
*Poached seasonal fruit bourbon glaze chocolate drizzle
*Bananas foster classic rum sauce vanilla bean ice cream
*Cannoli table - blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese. With chocolate chips and fresh sliced fruit
*Brioche ice cream sandwich with assorted sorbeto flavors
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*Baked Brie puff pastry bacon onion jam seasonal fruit compote fresh baguette
*Roasted prawns in chile pepper lime butter with cantaloupe horseradish cocktail sauce
*Mussels Provençal white wine herbs de Provence toasted baguette
*Peanut chicken skewers. With ponzu dipping sauce
*Truffle Burrata, fresh pulled mozzarella cheese torn basil. Blended white bean purée. Herb cured olives with extra virgin olive oil. Brined peppers and roasted colossal garlic bulb. Grilled flat bread
*Hummus plate- blended garbanzo beans and northern beans. Rolled Grape leaves, Crafted white bean purée tabouli tizitki brined olives and grilled flat bread
*Blackened spiced chicken wings curried spiced sweet melon jam
*Grilled octopus- tender and flavorful braised in marinara sauce
*Pork dumplings with ponzu dipping sauce
*Classic wedge salad chopped vegetables ranch thyme dressed crumbled pointe Reyes blue
*Grilled Belgian endive salad radish heirloom tomatoes herb croutons champagne citrus vinaigrette
*Caesar salad classic dressing heirloom tomatoes herb croutons shaved pecorino
*Salad lyonnaise poached farm egg pork belly vegetable confetti curried croutons citrus Dijon vinaigrette
*Chopped Greek salad olives hot peppers feta cheese cucumbers. Oregano lemon dressing red onion
*Watermelon and arugula salad with feta cheese cilantro and champagne citrus vinaigrette is
*Seaweed salad sesame and soy
*Chopped greens cucumbers radish snd carrots. Ginger dressed
*Surf and turf- tenderized thin round steak stuffed with lump crab meat over a Swiss chard pillow of herb potatoes finished with béchamel sauce
*Seafood paella- lobster,shrimp,scallops,mussels and white fish over herb Spanish rice with choice of vegetable
*Skirt steak marinated and dry rubbed grilled and served with day vegetable and garlic smashed rosemary potatoes
*Lamb loin chops rosemary rubbed mint garlic jam herb fingerlings charred asparagus or Brussels sprouts
*Chateaubriand- seared beef filet then slow roasted to perfection choice of day vegetable and potatoes
*Blackened sword fish over lentils with herbs de Provence gratin potatoes and day vegetable
*Dover sole bathed in toasted fennel butter white wine and wrapped around a lump crab cake over a Swiss chard pillow of herb potatoes and mixed steamed vegetables
*Chicken coq Au Vin slow roasted in brandy with rosemary potatoes and charred root vegetables
*Italian family style meal- all inclusive with lasagna rollotini Sicilian fennel meatballs, sausage with peppers and onion roasted artichokes and garlic bread
*Korean skirt steak marinated and grilled steamed bok choy and kimchi over roasted eggplant and rice
*Bacon wrapped salmon with carrot top pesto over fried rice with grilled vegetables
*My signature dessert from food network “chopped” espresso soaked lady finger mascarpone cheese poached seasonal fruit toasted coconut flakes and chocolate
*Bananas foster classic rum sauce vanilla bean ice cream
*Warm bread pudding sessional fruit or berries with creme Anglaise
*Classic S’mores cinnamon graham crackers colossal charred marshmallows with chocolate bar
*Brioche roll stuffed with whipped espresso mascarpone cheese
*Cannoli table - blended mascarpone and ricotta cheese. With chocolate chips and fresh sliced fruit
*Grilled peach guava jam short bread
*Poached apple melted blue cheese wild flower Honey grill brioche crisp
*Creme brûlée fresh berries
*Chocolate eclair individual size. Powder sugar fudge brownie
*Napoleon- layered puff pastry chocolate drizzle
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