Chef Susan Palmer
Private Chef In SouthamptonAs a professional chef for many years. I have designed, produced and presented a wide variety of fresh, exciting dining experiences for an informed clientele in New York and the Hamptons. Experienced in low-fat and custom-designed dietary meals. Complete rapport and access to freelance staff to compliment any size event. From elegant to casual dining for a few guests to large location events. I have the organizational abilities to accomplish excellent results.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Making people happy while earning a living.
I learned to cook at...
I owned a catering company feeding movie crews for 17 years.
A cooking secret...
Many years of experience.
My menus
Dim Sum Station - Five Different Little Hand Made Dumplings served from Steaming Chef attended Woks
Tuscan Antipasto Station - Olives, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Roast Peppers, Prosciutto, and Sopprasata & Provolone served with Bread Sticks, Grapes and Fresh Figs
Mexican Station - Miniature Beef or Fish Tacos, Mini Beef and Cheese Burritos, Chicken or Mushroom Quesadillas, Guacamole, Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Salad Station - Classic Cesare, Greek Salad, Chinese Cilantro and Peanut Salad, Caprese Salad, Sichuan Slaw, bean sprouts, carrots, celery, chilies tossed with Asian dressing and topped with Cashews, Mint, Cilantro and Basil
Carvery - Roast Turkey, Roast Beef with a selection of Vegetables, Potatoes and Rice
Italian Station - Lasagna (meat or vegetable, Manacotti, Bakes Ziti, Sesame Noodles with Red Pepper, Scallions and Cucumbers
Asian Station - Hunan Orange Beef, Sweet and Sour Chicken(or Pork), Chicken Tikka Marsala, Thai Red Vegetable Curry with Lemon Grass Rice
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Blueberry Cobbler with Whipped Cream
New York Style Cheese Cake with Cherry Sauce
Deep Dish Strawberry Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bread Pudding with Rum Butterscotch Sauce and Whipped Cream
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Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon
Franks in Blankets
Miniature Corn Muffins stuffed with Corn Relish
Water Chestnuts marinated in Brown Sugar and baked in Bacon
Olive and Mozzarella Tomato, Basil, Tartlets
Spiced Tuna Lettuce Rolls with Sesame Seed Vinaigrette
Bruscetta (Cherry Tomato, Basil Pesto and Parmesan)
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Miniature Popovers baked with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Beet and Stilton Vinaigrette on Endive
Potato Pancakes with Home Made Apple Sauce
Beef Empanadas with Lime Sour Cream
Sichuan Slaw, bean sprouts, carrots, celery, chilies tossed with Asian dressing and topped with Cashews, Mint, Cilantro and Basil
Caprese Salad – Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Local Tomatoes drizzled with Olive Oil and a Balsamic reduction
Roasted Pear, Blue Cheese, Buttered Cashews on Field Greens tossed in Vinaigrette
Waldorf Salad
Butternut Squash with Apple Soup
Bibb Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber and Radishes with Dijon Vinaigrette
Arugula, Tomato and Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese
Steamed Mussels sautéed in Shallots, White Wine, Garlic and Thyme Broth
Clams Casino
Five Herb Pesto Crusted Local Stripped Bass on a bed of Provencal Ragout (Tomato,Olives,Leeks and Capers)
Chicken Chasseur – White wine, fresh mushrooms and Tomatoes, served with Rice Pilaf and Corn Souffle
Baby Back Ribs with three Side Dishes of your choice
Chicken or Veal Parmesan served with Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
Cornish Game Hens Roast with Fresh Herb and Vegetable Stuffing, Creamed Potatoes, Spinach sauteed with Garlic
Asian Lacquered Salmon served with Black and White Rice and Stir Fried Vegetables
Beef Stroganoff, Mushrooms and Cream served with Mashed Potatoes and Spinach
Filet of Beef Medallions with Red Wine Reduction and Horseradish with Three Side Dishes of your choice
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Apple Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
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Miniature Burritos - Beef and Cheese, Beans and Cheese or Chrimp and Cheese
BBQ Chicken and Jack Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Beef, Chicken, Shrimp or Pork Empanadas with Lime Sour Cream
Guocamole and Salsa with Tortilla Chips
Mexican Bruscetta - Tomatoes, Basil, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Mexican White Cheese and Olive Oil
Chili con Queso - home made cheese dip served with Tostaditas
Coriander & Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango Salsa
Mexican Corn Salad with Scallions, Red Peppers and Black Beans
Salad Mexican Salad- Romaine, Jicama, Celery, Carrots, Pumpkin Seeds with Mexican Dressing
Nachos Grande - Beef, Refried Beans and Cheese
Mexican Grilled Chicken Livers
Chicken and Queso Blanco Quesadillas with Chipotle Cream
Filet of Beef Medallions with Mole Sauce, Plantains and Rice with Grilled Vegetables
Fish Tacos Stand up Shells filled with Fluke or Cod encrusted with Mexican spices and Iceberg Lettuce and chopped Tomatoes
Seared Lamb in Swarthy Pasilla-Honey Sauce (pasilla seasoning paste – garlic, pasilla chiles, oregano and cumin)
Beef, Chicken or Pork Enchiladas served with Mexican Salad and Sour Cream
Mexican Baby Back Ribs with Rice and Beans
Flan with Vanilla Ice Cream and Berries
Key Lime Sweet Tacos with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Coulis
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Adult S'mores
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon
Petit Croquet Monsieur Sandwiches with Pear Chutney
Wild Mushroom Truffled Risotto in a Phyllo Pillow
Crispy Potato Towers with Caviar and Creme Fraiche
Smoked Salmon Canapés
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Scallops wrapped in Bacon
Oysters Rockefeller
Minature Popover baked with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Maryland Crab Cakes with Remolade
Peppercorn Encrusted Tuna on Daikon with Wasabi and Crème Fraiche
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Endive, Cherry Tomates and Arugala with Goat Cheese tossed in Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash with Apple Soup
Frisee, Endive, Heirloom Tomatoes,Blue Cheese with Mission Fig Dressing
Roasted Pear, Blue Cheese, Buttered Cashews on Field Greens tossed in Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Roasted Grape Tomato Sauce
Salmon Nori Rolls ( a small filet of salmon wrapped in soy sauce soaked nori, coated in Panko and deep fried) served with Peanut Sauce
Steamed Mussels sautéed in Shallots, White Wine, Garlic and Thyme Broth
Clams Casino
Standing Rib Roast Au Jus, Creamed Potatoes, Spinach with Garlic and Carrots (you can pick different side dishes)
Lobster Thermidor served with Saffron Rice and Asparagus
Filet of Beef Medallions with Red Wine Reduction and Horseradish and sides of your choice
Rice Noodle Wrapped Halibut with Shiitake Mushroom Tapenade served with three side dishes
Beef Wellington - Filet Mignon baked in Puff Pastry, served with Roast or Creamed Potatoes and Vegetable Sides of your choice
Black Pepper Tofu served on Vegetable Fried Rice
Beef Stroganoff, Mushrooms and Cream served with Mashed Potatoes and Spinach
Cassoulet - Bean casserole with Duck, Pork, Lamb or Sausage with Green Salad and Crusty Bread
Chicken Chasseur – White wine, fresh mushrooms and Tomatoes, served with Rice Pilaf and Corn Souffle
Chicken Milanese served with a Tomato Ragu, Asparagus and Pasta of your choice
Shrimp Scampi with Saffron Rice
Baby Molten Chocolate Soufflés, Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Classic English Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Butter
Apple Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bread Pudding with Rum Butterscotch Sauce and Whipped Cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
English Trifle served with Whipped Cream and Hundreds and Thousands
Deep Dish Strawberry Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
New York Style Cheese Cake with Cherry Sauce
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Water Chestnuts marinated in Brown Sugar and baked in Bacon
Franks in Blankets
Miniature Popovers baked with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Classic Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Lemons and Cocktail Sauce
Smoked Salmon Canapés
Scallops wrapped in Bacon
Miniature Crab Cakes with Remoulade
Date and Feta Tartlets
Miniature Corn Muffins stuffed with Corn Relish
Savory Palmiers with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary
Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters with Tomato Relish
Parsnip and Potato Pancakes with Home Made Apple Sauce
Beet and Stilton Vinaigrette on Endive
Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Spinach and Artichoke Dip served with Pita Chips
Cheese and Crab dip served with Scoops
Butternut Squash with Apple Soup
Roasted Pear, Blue Cheese, Buttered Cashews on Field Greens tossed in Vinaigrette
Waldorf Salad
Mesclun, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts and Feta tossed in Lemon and Olive Oil
Roast Turkey with all the trimmings - Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing and Gravy with your choice of Side Dishes
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding - Standing Rib Roast with Gravy and Horseradish Sauce - served with Roast Potatoes, Bouquetiere of Asparigus,Green Beans and Carrots
Crispy Roast Long Island Duckling with a Fruity Bordelaise and Side Dishes of your choice
Lobster Thermidor served with Saffron Rice
Loin of Pork with Rich Gravy and Homemade Apple Sauce served with Sides
Beef Wellington - Filet Mignon baked in Puff Pastry, served with Roast or Creamed Potatoes and Vegetable Sides of your choice
Cornish Game Hens Roast with Fresh Herb and Vegetable Stuffing
Roast Salmon with Thai Tomato-Ginger Compote and Sides
Roasted Root Vegetables with Cous Cous and Harrisa Sauce
Bread and Butter Pudding served with Brandy Caramel Sauce and Custard
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Raspberries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream
Bread Pudding with Rum Butterscotch Sauce and Whipped Cream
Classic English Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Butter
English Trifle served with Whipped Cream and Hundreds and Thousands
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Fresh Fruit Salad
Berries
Melon
French Toast
Pancakes - Blue Berry, Chocolate Chip and plain
Waffles
Water Melon Salad Layered with Tomatoes, Feta, Basil and Roasted Sesame Seeds with a Walnut Raspberry Vinaigrette on a bed of Greens
Caprese Salad – Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Local Tomatoes drizzled with Olive Oil and a Balsamic reduction
Roasted Pear, Blue Cheese, Buttered Cashews on Field Greens tossed in Vinaigrette
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms on a bed of Fennel and Spinach drizzled with Balsamic Reduction and topped with Parmesan Cheese
Thai Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Cashews, Red Onions, Mint, Cilantro, Basil on Greens with Asian Dressing
Breakfast Burritos - Eggs, beans, potatoes, peppers and Onions
Quiche - Lorraine, Broccoli and Cheese
Frittata - Vegetables
Cobb Salad with Avocado,Chicken, Bacon, Hard Boiled Eggs,Tomatoes served with a Blue Cheese dressing
Sesame Noodles with Peanut Sauce, Cucumbers, Scallions and Red Peppers
Lobster Rolls
Shrimp Quesadilla with Guocamole
Miniature Danish
Mini Bagels with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon
Miniature Muffins - Blueberry, Corn and Banana
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BBQ Chicken and Jack Cheese Quesadillas with Mango Salsa
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Coriander & Lime Grilled Shrimp with Asian Pesto
Shiitaki Mushroom Quesadillas served with Mango Salsa
Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
Home Made Stuffed Clams (I have a clamming license so they are very fresh)
Open Face Miniature Lobster Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos stuffed with Chicken from the grill
Miniature Cheese Burgers
Caprese Salad – Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Local Tomatoes drizzled with Olive Oil and a Balsamic reduction
Thai Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Cashews, Red Onions, Mint, Cilantro, Basil on Greens with Asian Dressing
Water Melon Salad Layered with Tomatoes, Feta, Basil and Roasted Sesame Seeds with a Walnut Raspberry Vinaigrette on a bed of Green
Seafood Salad – Shrimp, Mussels, Squid and Scallops with Red Pepper, Red Onion and Cucumber with a Fennel Seed Dressing
Steamers - Traditional style Clams, served with Drawn Butter and Clam Broth
Grilled Filet Mignon, Grilled Vegetables with Grilled Red Bliss Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Chilean Sea Bass Encrusted with Garlic and Ginger in Miso Sesame Sauce
A Lobster Boil - Split Lobster, Clams, Mussells, Corn, Baby New Potatoes and Garlic for flavor
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Baby Back Ribs with three Side Dishes of your choice
Flank Steak with salty, sugary, spicy, savory rub served with Cole Slaw, German or Creamy Dill Potato Salad and Corn Pudding
Five-Peppercorn Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Grilled Vegetables, Corn on the Cob
Fish Tacos Stand up Shells filled with Grilled Cod encrusted with Mexican spices and iceberg, chopped Tomatoes, Avocados and Crumbled White Cheese
Grilled Lobster, shucked and returned to the shell, in melted Butter and any three side dishes you like
Grilled Thai Chicken Breasts with Mint, Basil, Cilantro and Ginger and sides dishes of your choice
Grilled Halibut with White Wine, Lime Zest and Whole Grain Mustard and side dishes
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream and Berries
Bananas Foster with Coconut Pineapple Ice cream
Grilled Pineapple in Tequila Orange Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes with Ice Cream and Raspberries
Apple Crumb Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Razzledazzle Pie (blueberries,raspberries and strawberries) with Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Fruit Salad
Adult S'mores
Water Melon Slices, Cookies and Brownies
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Sausage Rolls and Cheese Straws
Miniature Cornish Pasties - Small turnover filled with Beef and Potato (Cheese and Onion for Vegetarians)
Devils on Horseback (prunes marinated in Sherry, rolled in bacon and baked)or Angels on Horseback (water chestnuts marinated in brown sugar and baked in bacon)
Chicken and Shrimp Miniature Vol-au-Vents (Puff Pastry cups also know as Bouchees)
Scotch Eggs - hard boiled eggs rolled in Sausage meat, breaded and Fried
Devilled Dungeness Crab Salad
Mock Turtle Soup (Beef, Bacon and Vegetables)
Cock-a-Leekie Soup - Chicken, Leeks and Vegetables
Scottish Smoked Salmon Salad
Fish (Cod) and Chips served with Mushy or Garden Peas
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding - Standing Rib Roast with Gravy and Horseradish Sauce - served with Roast Potatoes, Bouquetiere of Asparigus,Green Beans and Carrots
Steak and Kidney Pie served with puree of Parsnips, Carrots and Mashed Potatoes
Dover Sole served with home made Tartare Sauce, Dutchess Potatoes and Green Beans
Lancashire Hot Pot - Beef Stew with Root Vegetables served with mashed Potatoes
Crown of Lamb - Two Full Racks of Baby Lamb Chops in circle, stuffed with Forcemeat and Vegetables served with Mint Sauce
Toad in the Hole - Yorkshire Pudding studded with Cubes of Steak, Creamed Potatoes, Savoy Cabbage, Carrots and Gravy
Spotted Dick - steamed pudding with currants and raisins served with Custard
Bread and Butter Pudding served with Brandy Caramel Sauce and Custard
Treacle Tart served with Whipped Cream
Rhubarb Crumble, poached Rhubarb (with stawberries if requested) Crumb Topping, served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Poor Knights of Windsor Pudding - French Toast infused with white wine served with Apricot Sauce
If ordering High Tea a la Downton Abbey, besides an assortment of finger sandwiches, the cakes will include :- Bakewell Tarts, Maids of Honour, Cream Buns, Madeleines, Victoria Sponge Cake and Petit Fours
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