Chef Timothy Klumper

Chef At Home In Buena Park

I'm Tim, and I have spent over a decade honing my skills in the kitchen. Cooking has always been about making connections for me—nourishing the people I serve and expressing my artistic side.

After years of working in hotels and restaurants, I transitioned to the role of private chef, developing exceptional menus for special events and curating experiences tailored to each clients imagination.

For me, cooking is...

creating something that lasts beyond the meal itself. It's using my abilities to foster an environment where people be present and engage.

I learned to cook at...

Cucina Enoteca, Newport Beach was the foundation for my culinary career, where I learned to merge authentic Italian cuisine with modern techniques.

A cooking secret...

Cook with your heart and prepare every meal like it was for someone you love. That's always been the not-so-secret ingredient. Love.

My menus

Premium Italian Menu

STARTER

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Little Gem Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Herb Breadcrumbs

Fresh Burrata Salad with Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi - Choice of Signature Pomodoro Sauce or Browned Butter and Sage

Tomato and Ricotta Conchiglione - Stuffed Shell Pasta with House-made Ricotta and Signature Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken or Sole Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Seared Salmon or Chicken with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Served with Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Braised Beef Ragu or Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta - Served with Grilled Ciabatta

Chicken Marsala with Roasted Mushrooms and Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Crema Diplomatica and Fresh Berries

Classic Italian Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Little Gem Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Herb Breadcrumbs

Fresh Burrata Salad with Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan-Seared Salmon with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Exclusive Italian Dinner

STARTER

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Fresh Burrata Salad with Prosciutto di Parma, Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Diver Scallop Crudo with Salmon Roe, Pickled Shallot, Basil Oil, and Crispy Capers

Heritage Pork Belly Agrodulce - Italian Sweet and Sour Glaze with Pickled Shallot, Roman Mustard, Arugula and Basil Oil

Polpo alla Luciana - Braised Spanish Octopus with Olives and Capers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Black Truffle Gnocchi with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Parmigiano Reggiano

Linguine and Clams - Fresh Manilla Clams steamed with White Wine and Lemon Juice

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Tomato and Ricotta Conchiglione - Stuffed Shell Pasta with House-made Ricotta and Signature Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Beef Ragu or Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta - Served with Grilled Ciabatta

Chicken Marsala with Roasted Mushrooms and Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Chicken or Sole Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Seared Halibut or Tenderloin Steak with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Served with Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Crispy Skin Branzino with Pomodoro Crudo - Served with Saffron Couscous, Olives, Capers, and Pine Nuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Crema Diplomatica and Fresh Berries

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Premium Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Little Gem Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Herb Breadcrumbs

Fresh Burrata Salad with Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi - Choice of Signature Pomodoro Sauce or Browned Butter and Sage

Tomato and Ricotta Conchiglione - Stuffed Shell Pasta with House-made Ricotta and Signature Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken or Sole Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Seared Salmon or Chicken with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Served with Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Braised Beef Ragu or Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta - Served with Grilled Ciabatta

Chicken Marsala with Roasted Mushrooms and Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Crema Diplomatica and Fresh Berries

Classic Italian Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Little Gem Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Herb Breadcrumbs

Fresh Burrata Salad with Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan-Seared Salmon with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Exclusive Italian Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Burrata Salad with Prosciutto di Parma, Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Diver Scallop Crudo with Salmon Roe, Pickled Shallot, Basil Oil, and Crispy Capers

Heritage Pork Belly Agrodulce - Italian Sweet and Sour Glaze with Pickled Shallot, Roman Mustard, Arugula and Basil Oil

Polpo alla Luciana - Braised Spanish Octopus with Olives and Capers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Black Truffle Gnocchi with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Parmigiano Reggiano

Linguine and Clams - Fresh Manilla Clams steamed with White Wine and Lemon Juice

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Tomato and Ricotta Conchiglione - Stuffed Shell Pasta with House-made Ricotta and Signature Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Beef Ragu or Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta - Served with Grilled Ciabatta

Chicken Marsala with Roasted Mushrooms and Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Chicken or Sole Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Seared Halibut or Tenderloin Steak with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Served with Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Crispy Skin Branzino with Pomodoro Crudo - Served with Saffron Couscous, Olives, Capers, and Pine Nuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Crema Diplomatica and Fresh Berries

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Premium Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Little Gem Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Herb Breadcrumbs

Fresh Burrata Salad with Farmer's Market Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce, Roasted Peppers, and Marinated Artichokes

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Signature Pomodoro Sauce, Tender Meatballs, and Parmigiano Reggiano

Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi - Choice of Signature Pomodoro Sauce or Browned Butter and Sage

Tomato and Ricotta Conchiglione - Stuffed Shell Pasta with House-made Ricotta and Signature Pomodoro Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken or Sole Piccata with Roasted Broccolini - Choice of Rosemary Baked Potatoes or Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Seared Salmon or Chicken with Salsa Verde, Blistered Tomatoes and Asparagus - Served with Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

Braised Beef Ragu or Chicken Cacciatore with Creamy Polenta - Served with Grilled Ciabatta

Chicken Marsala with Roasted Mushrooms and Whipped Mascarpone Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Budino with Amarena Cherries and Whipped Cream

Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit, Lavender Honey and Toasted Pine Nuts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Crema Diplomatica and Fresh Berries

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