Whether it is a holiday, special celebration, or just some time with your friends and family, sometimes the best place to go for dinner is your place! We all love to entertain but entertaining and cooking dinner is not an easy task for many.   Chef McVay can help you make your special event of approximately 20 people or less a great success so you can spend your valuable time entertaining your guests!

 

Intimate Dinner Parties

Chef de Cuisine

 

Personal Chef Services

· HOLIDAYS…Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, Easter, or maybe even your intimate New Years Eve gathering...ask Chef McVay for his menu ideas

· BRIDAL and BABY SHOWERS...how about a Summer Brunch or an Afternoon Tea?

· INTIMATE WEDDING AT YOUR HOME...Chef McVay has cooked for thousands of guests at hundreds of weddings….ask about what kind of memorable menu he can put together for you and your guests.

· KIDS PARTIES...lets face it, these parties are just as much for the adults as they are for the kids! We can put together a menu that the kids AND adults will love!

 

 

 

 

Bruce McVay

Executive Chef

 

518-494-5162

bruce@chefdecuisinepcs.com

 

 

 

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Dinner Party

Sample Menu Items

 

Please let us know if you have your own ideas for a dinner party menu that your friends and family will love!  Chef McVay has a vast collection of timeless recipes that have been well received in the past...please ask for more suggestions

Remember...parties are supposed to be FUN!!

SALADS

· Grilled Calamari Salad, Arugula, Tomatoes, Olives, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· Spinach, Arugula, Butter Lettuce, Roasted Bosc Pear, Cabrales Fritter, Caramel Cashews, Dried Cranberry Vinaigrette

· Beets, English Cucumbers, Haricot Vert, Vidalia Onion, Mixed Baby Greens, Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette

 

SOUPS

· White Corn and Roasted Poblano Peppers, Crema Swirl, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

· Asparagus Soup with Manchego Custard

· Roasted Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

 

APPETIZERS

· Jumbo Lump Crabcake, Cucumber Mango Relish, Cilantro Oil

· Roasted Asparagus Crepe, Heirloom Tomatoes, Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

· Jumbo Prawns Wrapped in Crispy Phyllo, Whole Grain Mustard Cream, Celery Root and Apple Slaw

ENTREES

· Seared Salmon Fillet, Herbed Potato Puree, Lemon Glazed Zucchini, Tomato Compote, Asparagus Sage Cream

· Roasted Vermont Game Hen with Pears Pastis Stuffing, Roasted Potatoes, Sauteed Haricot Verts, Black Cherry Sauce

· Baby New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Herbed Potato Cake, Cumin Seed and Red Wine Sauce with Juniper and Rosemary

· Asian Strudel, Black Bean Ragout, Miso Tofu Drizzle

· Seared Veal Medallions, Morel Cream, Truffled Spatzle

· Beef Osso Bucco Stewed with Sunchokes, Tomatoes, Calamatta Olives, Capers, and Fresh Sage

 

DESSERTS

· Ginger and Lavender Crème Brulee

· Poached Pear With Pistachio Ice Cream, Espresso Chocolate Sauce

· Caramelized Apple Tart, Spiced Whipped Cream