Chef William Kerr

Private Chef In Palm Desert

With the humble introduction into the culinary arts washing dishes, as a diversion to high school, Chef Woody worked his way up through the ranks of many professional kitchens to an award-winning working chef.

Having trained under European culinary masters, Iron Chef champions and locally re-nouned chefs in 4 - 5 diamond / star properties in Beverly Hills, La Jolla, Santa Barbara, Scottsdale, Chef Woody has cooked for dignitaries, social and sports elite, Hollywood legends, and music greats.

Chef Woody's ability to design your special menu coupled with his spontaneity and versatility to create many styles of cuisine along with his unique approach to cooking is unlike anything you have previously experienced.

Allow Chef Woody to create your next memorable dining experience.

For me, cooking is...

When Chef Woody is cooking, he is in his sandbox creating, playing with his toys and having fun.

I learned to cook at...

My mother cooked her Eastern European / Ukrainian specialties, my father cooked his Pacific Asian / Japanese dishes.

A cooking secret...

There is too much camaraderie in today's kitchen environment for secrets. Appreciate, respect and have empathy for everyone, always be positive!

My menus

Parisian

STARTER

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Zucchini & Portobello Cannelloni...Duxelles, Balsamic Marinated/Grilled Portobello, Crispy Shallot, Sautéed Baby Arugula/Spinach, Mushroom/Sherry Broth

Tacos a la bourguignon, nopalitos, adobo creme fraiche,

FIRST COURSE

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Baked Chile Relleno En Nogada, Roasted Poblano Chili, stuffed with Ratatouille, Reggiano, fresh herbs, Creamy Tomato-Tequila Sauce

Poisson Cru, ceviche with a French-Polynesian twist, grilled baguette

MAIN COURSE

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Jalisciense, Beef Short Rib braised in a Chili-Chocolate Sauce, Roasted Garlic-Chickpea Puree

Vera Cruz braised fish, Branzino, saffron rice pilaf,

DESSERT

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Burgundy Poached Pear stuffed with a Cacao Ganache, Vino Tinto-Cinnamon Syrup slowly braised in a Chili-Chocolate Sauce,

Carlota de limon, salted caramel

Italian 4-course build your own

STARTER

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Sundried Tomato Polenta w/ Goat Cheese, Pistachios, Aged Balsamic Strup

Risotto w / Assorted Mushrooms, Green Peas, Fresh Herbs

Formaggio Fritto, Fried Italian Cheese

Pomodoro Salsa Cruda w / Sourdough Crostini's

White Bean Bruschetta

Radicchio Cups filled w / Tropical Seafood Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Braised P.E.I. Mussels w / Shallots, White Wine, Shaved Fennel, Garlic, Sweet Basil in a Tangy Arrabbiata Tomato Broth, Baguette

Roasted Beets with Sonoma Goat Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, Toasted Pine Nuts, Vincotto, and Roasted Fig-Framboise, Vinaigrette

Caprese Salad w / Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Toasted Pine Nuts

Burrata w / Balsamic Tomatoes, Basil, EVOO, Crostini

Minestrone alla Genovese

Roasted Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus w / Shaved Pecorino, Baby Arugula

MAIN COURSE

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Cioppino, assorted Fish & Shellfish, Italian Sausage, Shaved Fennel, Fresh Herbs, in a Tomato-Garlic Broth and Saffron Rouille Crouton SERVED FAMILY STYLE

Chicken Scallopini with Morels and Brandy Cream Sauce

Italian Beef Brisket Roulade, stuffed with Italian Cheese, Pomodoro Sauce, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Herbs

Chicken Cacciatore, Hunter Style

Bistecca alla Florentina

Timballo / Timpano, stuffed Pasta Drum

Ragu Napoletano Pappardelle, Garlic Bread

DESSERT

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Italian Mele Crostata

Panna Cotta w/ Brandy Macerated Berries

Cannoli, stuffed w / Ricotta

Tiramisu Cocktail

Italian Family Style

STARTER

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Burrata con pomodorini colorati e basilico, burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil

Carpaccio di manzo, beef carpaccio

Polpo con pure di habas e patate, octopus with fava beans pure and potatoes

Caprese di zucchine grigliate, grilled zucchini caprese with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, EVOO

Bruschetta al pomodoro con pinoli tostati, tomatoes, basil, garlic, evoo, pinenuts, sourdough crostini

Gazpacho andaluz cold soup made of raw vegetables

Vitello tonnato, chilled sliced veal with a creamy tuna aioli

Frittata piccante di patate, italian frittata

Salumi e formaggio, charcuterie and cheese platter

Pa amb oli, bread with tomatoes olive oil and prosciutto

Carpaccio di salmone con capperi, cetriolo e aneto, insalata di sedano rapa, salmon carpaccio with capers, cucumber-dill, celearic slaw

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto ai quarto formaggi, four cheese risotto

Risotto frutti di mare, seafood risotto

Ravioli di aragosta , lobster ravioli

Ravioli di formaggio, cheese ravioli

Gusci di pasta ripieni di mix di formaggio Italiano e basilico, pasta shells stuffed with italian cheese and basil

Cavetelli al ragu di agnello, lamb with cavatelli pasta

Pappardelle con funghi misti, mixed fresh mushroom pappardelle

Fusilli all’ amatriciana, pasta twists with pancetta and shallots in tomato sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Scaloppine di pollo impanate con misto di funghi di bosco e orecchiette, breaded chicken scallopini with forest mushroom medley and orecchiette

Paella mista in cartoccio

Salmone arrostito in padella su mélange di verdure a radice, burretta al basilco, puree di patate, pan roasted salmon, root vegetable melange, basil butter, mashed potatoes

Filetto di manzo al pepe verde patate, beef fillet mignon with green peppercorn sauce0 roasted potatoes and vegetables

Lombo di maiale involtino ai funghi e pure di patate, stuffed pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce

Polpette napoletane grandi quanto un pugno al sugo di pomodoro, 1# prime beef, pork, veal meatball slow cooked in tomato ragu served over spaghetti

Casseruola di cioppino di frutti di mare freschi con pomodore e aglio, assorted fresh fish, shellfish, calamari, in a robust tomato broth

Costoletto di Agnello Petit Tomahawk con patate arrosto al rosmarino e purea di carote, petit tomahawk lamb chops with roasted rosemary potatoes and carrot puree

Branzino arrosto al limone con capperi e aneto, roasted Mediterranean seabass with lemon CBD sauce

Controfiletto di manzo al gorgonzola rafano crosta e marmellata di cipolle, New York striploin with gorgonzola horseradish crust and marsala onion jam

Pollo alla parmigiana Guillermo, breaded tenderized chicken cutlet, Italian blend cheese, marinara

Halibut con broccoleti di rapa e gatto di patate dolci, halibut with broccolini and sweet potatoes

DESSERT

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Very Berry Bread Pudding w / Creme Anglaise

Barolo Poached Pears stuffed w / Chantilly Cream

Cannoli Ricotta Cheese | Mascarpone Cheese | Honey | Pistachios | Shaved Chocolate

Creme Brule

Panna Cotta

Tiramisu Martini

Torta di Mela, Italian Apple Tart

Chocolate Mousse w/ Raspberries

Valentines Dinner

STARTER

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Arugula-Lolo Rosa Salad, Pistachios, Oranges, Hot House Cucumbers, Dried Cranberries, Fresh Rosemary, Citrus, Honey Vinaigrette

Potato Cakes w / Sour Cream, Chives, Salmon Eggs, Apple Sauce

3 Hearts Salad, Romaine, Artichoke, Hearts of Palm w/ Pomegranate, Radish, Champagne Vinaigrette

Gratin Sweet Potato Puree, Baked Parmesan Tuile crowned w / Seared Shrimp, Crispy Leeks, Lemon Buerre Blanc, Basil Oil

FIRST COURSE

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Feuillete w / Asparagus, Sauteed Spinach, Bacon Beurre Blanc Sauce

Beef Tenderloin Pallard, Grain Mustard Creme, Cracked Black Pepper, Caperberries

Sachet Forestier, Sauteed Mushroom Medley w / fresh herbs, garlic, white wine, encased in Phyllo Dough

Pan Roasted Jumbo Scallop w / White Bean Mousse, Poppyseed Beurre Blanc

MAIN COURSE

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Pan Roasted Salmon w / Artichoke-Squash Ragout, Pesto Butter sauce

Filet Mignon, Bacon Cream, Lyonnaise Potato

Paella; Valencia, Seafood or Mixed

Roasted Duck Breast w / Cranberry-Maple Glaze, OR Classis L'Orange

Chicken Scallopini with Morels and Brandy Cream Reduction

DESSERT

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Apple Tart Tatin, Caramel Sauce, Fresh Berries

Chocolate Mousse w/ Raspberries

Creme Brule

Red Wine Poached Pear stuffed w/ Mascarpone Cheese and Toasted Pistachio

Baileys and Ice Cream w / Shaved Chocolate, Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Tapas / appetizer menu

STARTER

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Potato Cakes w / Sour Cream, Chives, Salmon Eggs, Apple Sauce

Spanish Omlette

Bravas Potatoes

Ahi Tartar filled Belgian endive leaves with an edamame, shiso, snap pea salad

Steamed baby golden potatoes stuffed with a salmon & chive mousse topped with quail egg and salmon eggs

Asian Nachos, crispy wonton chips, black beans, smoked wasabi cheddar cheese, nori, cilantro, your choice of chicken beef, fish

FIRST COURSE

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Chilled Garlic & Almond Soup

Buffalo Chicken Mousse Crostini

Charred Ahi-Tuna Slider w / Avocado-Horseradish Spread

BLT Sliders with Pancetta, Radicchio, Heirloom Tomato

Sauteed Asparagus layered between crispy puff pastry, lemon thyme buerre blanc

MAIN COURSE

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Asian Finger Tacos w / Chicken, Hoisin, Sesame, Citrus, Crispy Wonton

Crabcake w / Pineapple Chutney

Jumbo shrimp over a dollop of spicy-soft chipotle polenta with a pineapple-serrano relish with cilantro and chili oil

Chicken Mousseline roulade in a flaky filo dough with smoked red pepper coulis and chili dusted white champagne grapes

Duck breast with a warm cabbage-ginger slaw, white miso-mirin and lemongrass glaze

DESSERT

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Apple Tart Tatin, Caramel Sauce, Fresh Berries

Roasted Poblano Chili stuffed w / Vanilla Ice Cream, Chipolte-Chocolate Ganache

Pineapple-Fried Plantain Slider w / Mango Sorbet

Phyllo Dough wrapped stuffed Apples w / Caramel Sauce

Coconut-Citrus Sorbet with Star Fruit fried fritters

Vegetarian

STARTER

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Zucchini & Portobello Cannelloni...Duxelles, Balsamic Marinated/Grilled Portobello, Crispy Shallot, Sautéed Baby Arugula/Spinach, Mushroom/Sherry Broth

Winter Gazpacho, Fresh Vegetable Array | Sambal | Fresh Herbs | Tomato Juice

Butternut Squash Bisque, Onions | Nutmeg | Cinnamon | Heavy Cream | Potatoes

Sweet Potato-Coconut with lime and Thai Curry

FIRST COURSE

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Baked Chile Relleno En Nogada, Roasted Poblano Chili, stuffed with Ratatouille, Reggiano, fresh herbs, Creamy Tomato-Tequila Sauce

Leek Cannoli Mediterranean Cous Cous | Cauliflower Puree | Orange Peppercorn Jus

Sweet Potato Gnocchi Diced Tomatoes | Fresh Herbs | EVOO | Parmesan Mozzarella | Toasted Pine Nuts

Baby Arugula Salad Figs | Red Onion Escabeche | Polenta Croutons | Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Champagne Risotto Arborio Rice | Orange Segments | Grilled Root Vegetables | Butternut Coulis | Romano

Cauliflower Steak Parmesan | Italian Parsley | Red Pepper Hummus | Roasted Garlic | Flat Bread

Fried Green Tomato Dagwood Pineapple | Corn Confit | Panko | Tzatziki Sauce

DESSERT

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Barolo Poached Pears stuffed w / Chantilly Cream

Cannoli Ricotta Cheese | Mascarpone Cheese | Honey | Pistachios | Shaved Chocolate

Watermelon Basil Sorbet Triple Sec | Shortbread Cookie | Blueberries

Pineapple Napoleon Pineapple Ice Cream | Pineapple Biscuit | Pina Colada Cream | Rum Chata

Thanksgiving feast

STARTER

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Deviled Eggs w / Crispy Bacon, Chives, Tobbiko

Brie En Croute w / Raspberry Jam, Crostini's

Carrot-Raisin Salad

Pear Salad

Pigs in a Blanket

Cranberry Prosciutto bites

FIRST COURSE

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Sweet Potatoes w / Marshmallows

Mashed Potatoes w / Giblet Gravy

Cranberry-Apple Stuffing

Green Bean Casserole

Carrots Vichy

Fall Harvest Roasted Beet Salad

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Cranberry Sauce

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Crumbles

MAIN COURSE

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Pineapple Ham w / Bourbon Glaze

2 ea. Garlic & herb roasted Airline turkeys - 22 lbs. roast

Roasted Salmon with Turnip puree and Butternut Squash Sauce

DESSERT

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Pie

Apple Pie

Comfort Cuisine

STARTER

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Bruschetta Bowl, build your own w / Sourdough Crostini's

Deviled Eggs w / Crispy Bacon, Chives, Tobbiko

Warm Orzo Salad w/ Garlic Shrimp, Fresh Italian Herbs, Tomato Oil, Toasted Pine Nuts

Frittata piccante di patate, italian frittata

Shrimp Cocktail with lemon and horseradish

Deep Fried Calamari w / giardiniera, aioli, lemons

Beefsteak Tomato filled w / Bay Shrimp

FIRST COURSE

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Prosciutto w / Provolone, Tomatoes, Olives, Pimentos, Cantaloupe, Basil, Figs, Pears, Balsamic Glaze, Italian Bread FAMILY STYLE PRESENTATION ONLY

Blooming Flower Salad w/ Butter Lettuce, Hot House Cucumbers, Carrot Curls, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

The Wedge

Greek Salad

Cucumber-Dill

Watermelon-Feta

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Skirt Steak w/ Caramelized Onion Jam, Chimichurri, Roasted Herb-Garlic Fingerling Potatoes, Burgundy-Rosemary-Peppercorn Demi-Glace

Salmon Coulibiac, Whole Side of Salmon topped w / Wild Rice, Sauteed Spinach, Salmon Mousse Baked in Puff Pastry, Chardonnay Tomato Cream Sauce

Italian Herb-Cheese Stuffed Beef Roulade w/ Pancetta, Ricotta Cheese, Tomato Concasse, Roasted Pimentos, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella, Garlic-Herb Marinara

Chicken Marsala w/ Espagnole Lemon Sauce, Morel Mushrooms, Baby Cremini, Creamy Polenta

Lasagna Beef of Vegetarian

Meatloaf like Mom's

Chicken Parmesan

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Roasted Pork Loin w / Sauteed Apples

Fried Chicken

Macaroni & Cheese

Chicken Pot Pie, Creamy Velouté w / Root Vegetables, Fresh Herbs

Spaghetti & Meatballs

BBQ Shredded Pork

Suggest Something, if you don't see what you are craving for

DESSERT

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Apple Tart Tatin, Caramel Sauce, Fresh Berries

Chocolate Mousse w/ Raspberries

Strawberry Parfait w / Chantilly Cream

Barolo Poached Pears stuffed w / Chantilly Cream

Creme Brule

Bread Pudding w/ Macerated Berries, Crème Anglaise, Raspberry Coulis,

Tiramisu Martini

Banana Split

Baileys and Ice Cream w / Shaved Chocolate, Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Flourless Chocolate Torte w / Chocolate Ganache, Chantilly Cream, Fresh Berries

Panna Cotta

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Chef William's reviews

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4 services

Chef was exactly what you hope for: eager to please, creative, talented, communicative…friendly. His dishes, though we chose tried and true, always had an extra touch. For us, celebrating at home was so much better than going to another restaurant: more personal, more entertaining, a custom fit …just for two.

The food was amazing! Chef William did a great job! We had a memorable meal and would highly recommend him.