Seasonal Menus

Navarro Private Chef Services is happy to customize your menu for your special occasion dinner meal preparation services. Here are a few ideas that Chef Adam would suggest to showcase our favorites. Additional courses can be added.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available.

*Please be aware that consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*

Spring Hors d’Oeuvres

  • English Pea & Ricotta Crostini

  • Smoked Salmon & Dill Crème Fraîche on Cucumber

  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

  • Spring Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls with Herb Dipping Sauce

  • Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli

  • Seared Scallop Skewers with Pea Purée

  • Goat Cheese & Chive Stuffed Endive

Summer Hors d’Oeuvres

  • Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

  • Watermelon with Feta & Mint

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri

  • Ahi Tuna Tartare on Wonton Crisp

  • Chilled Gazpacho Shooters

  • Mini Lobster Rolls

  • Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Crostini

  • Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Romesco

  • Mini Caprese Skewers

  • Zucchini Fritters with Lemon Yogurt

Fall Hors d’Oeuvres

  • Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage Crostini

  • Mini Wild Mushroom & Gruyère Tarts

  • Warm Brie & Apple Chutney Tartlets

  • Duck Confit on Brioche with Fig Jam

  • Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups

  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Balsamic

  • Spiced Pumpkin Soup Shooters

  • Braised Short Rib Sliders

  • Mini Potato Pancakes with Crème Fraîche & Chives

  • Cider-Glazed Pork Belly Bites

Winter Hors d’Oeuvres

  • French Onion Soup Shooters with Gruyère Toast

  • Truffled Mushroom Arancini

  • Seared Scallop on Parsnip Purée Spoon

  • Chestnut Soup Shooters with Crispy Prosciutto

  • Foie Gras Torchon on Brioche

  • Warm Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Tartlets

  • Mini Lamb Kofta Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

  • Fig & Blue Cheese Phyllo Purses

  • Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites

 Spring

To Begin (Appetizers / Soups)

  • English Pea Soup with Mint

  • Asparagus & Parmesan Tart

  • Seared Scallops with Lemon Beurre Blanc

  • Chilled Cucumber & Dill Soup

  • Radish & Butter Crostini

  • Carrot-Ginger Soup

  • Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche Blini

  • Spring Onion & Gruyère Galette

  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Fresh & Seasonal (Salads / Pastas)

  • Baby Arugula Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese

  • Farro & Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi with Sage Brown Butter

  • Spring Pappardelle with Peas & Parmesan

  • Roasted Beet Salad with Pistachios & Citrus

  • Warm Potato & Herb Salad

  • Gnocchi with Spring Vegetables

  • Couscous Salad with Fresh Herbs

  • Arugula & Shaved Fennel Salad

The Main Event (Entrées with Protein)

  • Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Fava Beans

  • Seared Halibut with Morel Mushrooms

  • Roasted Chicken with Green Garlic

  • Grilled Salmon with Pea Puree

  • Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Rhubarb

  • Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Asparagus

  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard & Herbs

  • Seared Scallops with Spring Vegetables

  • Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde

  • Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata

Sweet Endings (Desserts)

  • Lemon Olive Oil Cake

  • Strawberry Shortcake

  • Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Panna Cotta with Spring Berries

  • Elderflower & Lemon Tart

  • Pistachio Cake with Rosewater Cream

  • Honey Yogurt Panna Cotta

  • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Ricotta Cheesecake with Berries

  • Meyer Lemon Tart

Summer

To Begin (Appetizers / Soups)

  • Gazpacho

  • Heirloom Tomato & Burrata

  • Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Skewers

  • Chilled Corn Soup

  • Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli

  • Tuna Tartare with Avocado

  • Grilled Zucchini Ribbons

  • Cantaloupe Soup with Mint

  • Watermelon & Feta Skewers

  • Grilled Shrimp with Romesco

Fresh & Seasonal (Salads / Pastas)

  • Grilled Vegetable Panzanella

  • Caprese Salad with Aged Balsamic

  • Summer Pasta with Basil Pesto

  • Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

  • Chilled Soba Noodle Salad

  • Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad

  • Orzo Salad with Feta & Dill

  • Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad

  • Tomato & Watermelon Salad

  • Lemon Ricotta Ravioli

The Main Event (Entrées with Protein)

  • Grilled Ribeye with Chimichurri

  • Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Tomato Relish

  • Grilled Swordfish with Corn Salsa

  • Chicken Under a Brick with Summer Herbs

  • BBQ Glazed Salmon with Grilled Peaches

  • Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Chutney

  • Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter

  • Grilled Chicken with Panzanella

  • Miso-Glazed Black Cod

  • Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Sweet Endings (Desserts)

  • Peach Cobbler

  • Blueberry Galette

  • Lemon Tart with Berries

  • Coconut Panna Cotta

  • Key Lime Pie

  • Summer Berry Pavlova

  • Grilled Pineapple with Rum Caramel

  • Affogato

  • Basil-Lemon Sorbet

  • Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Fall

To Begin (Appetizers / Soups)

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

  • Wild Mushroom Tart

  • Warm Apple & Brie Crostini

  • Chestnut Soup

  • Roasted Cauliflower Soup

  • Duck Confit Croquettes

  • Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart

  • Smoked Trout Dip

  • Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

  • Gruyère & Leek Soufflé

Fresh & Seasonal (Salads / Pastas)

  • Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

  • Kale & Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

  • Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter

  • Farro Salad with Roasted Squash

  • Spinach & Quinoa Salad

  • Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs

  • Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

  • Butternut Squash & Pomegranate Salad

  • Caramelized Pear & Walnut Salad

  • Cavatelli with Mushrooms & Thyme

The Main Event (Entrées with Protein)

  • Roasted Duck Breast with Fig Jus

  • Braised Short Ribs

  • Pan-Roasted Chicken with Wild Mushrooms

  • Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Compote

  • Pan-Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash

  • Herb-Rubbed Prime Rib

  • Roasted Venison with Blackberry Sauce

  • Pan-Fried Trout with Brown Butter

  • Grilled Quail with Sage & Pancetta

  • Braised Lamb Shank

Sweet Endings (Desserts)

  • Apple Galette

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake

  • Maple Pecan Tart

  • Spiced Poached Pears

  • Chestnut Mousse

  • Salted Caramel Pots de Crème

  • Brown Butter Apple Cake

  • Fig & Almond Tart

  • Chocolate & Hazelnut Torte

  • Pear & Almond Galette

Winter

To Begin (Appetizers / Soups)

  • French Onion Soup

  • Roasted Parsnip Soup

  • Truffled Mushroom Soup

  • Foie Gras Torchon with Brioche

  • Oxtail Consommé

  • Lobster Bisque

  • Celery Root Soup

  • Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney

  • Duck Liver Mousse

  • Roasted Garlic & Potato Soup

Fresh & Seasonal (Salads / Pastas)

  • Radicchio & Endive Salad with Walnuts

  • Warm Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

  • Gnocchi with Truffle Cream

  • Roasted Pear Salad with Blue Cheese

  • Pappardelle with Braised Lamb Ragu

  • Celery Root & Apple Salad

  • Risotto with Wild Mushrooms

  • Chicory & Citrus Salad

  • Roasted Cauliflower & Farro Salad

  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

The Main Event (Entrées with Protein)

  • Braised Beef Short Ribs

  • Roasted Goose with Juniper

  • Filet Mignon with Bordelaise

  • Venison Loin with Red Wine Reduction

  • Seared Scallops with Parsnip Purée

  • Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack

  • Duck Confit with Lentils

  • Roasted Salmon with Citrus Glaze

  • Slow-Roasted Pork Belly

  • Pan-Roasted Chicken with Truffles

Sweet Endings (Desserts)

  • Dark Chocolate Tart

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

  • Blood Orange Polenta Cake

  • Spiced Chocolate Pots de Crème

  • Apple & Cranberry Crisp

  • Chocolate Soufflé

  • Chestnut & Chocolate Mousse

  • Pear & Ginger Cake

  • Lemon Soufflé

  • Classic Tiramisu

FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE

MEAL PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

Butternut squash quinoa salad with apple cider vinaigrette dressing

Shrimp stir-fry with rice

Kale salad with creamy cilantro lime dressing

Lentil salad with tahini dressing

Chickpea salad with pesto dressing

Falafel with chicken or turkey

Taco salad

Broccoli salad with almond dressing

Greek style panzanella salad

Turkey meatballs with rice and vegetables

Radicchio, bean and feta salad

Chickpea pasta salad with grilled chicken

Black bean burger with chickpea pasta

Wheat berries, faro or barley salad

Tomato, avocado and artichoke salad

Wild salmon cooked with vegetables

Chicken quinoa tabbouleh

Shredded buffalo chicken wheat wraps

Branzino fish with lemon caper sauce, sweet potato and green veggies

Greek pita bowl

Lemon pepper chicken bowl

Balsamic chicken with tapenade