Private Chef Menus

Fresh & sweet

Seasonal fruit platter · Assorted pastries · Donuts · French toast · Pancakes · Waffles · Crêpes · Breakfast parfait · Açaí bowls · Chia pudding

Eggs & breakfast favourites

Eggs — boiled, scrambled or fried · Eggs Benedict · Quiche · Omelette · Frittata · Shakshuka · Breakfast burrito

Potatoes, grains & island sides

Breakfast potatoes · Hash browns · Potato wedges · French fries · Potato rustica · Grits · Oatmeal · Fried dumplings · Jamaican ackee & saltfish

Seafood & hearty proteins

Shrimp · Lobster — seasonal · Salmon · Escovitch snapper or grouper · Creole snapper or grouper · Breakfast pepper steak · Lamb chops · Fried chicken wings · Conch fritters · Pork or turkey bacon · Pork or turkey sausage · Sausage & beans

Vegetables & plant-based favourites

Steamed spinach · Steamed callaloo · Steamed cabbage · Roasted tomatoes · Fried cauliflower · Vegetarian baked beans · Vegan black bean chili · Tofu · Tofu scramble · Eggplant casserole · Fried artichoke hearts · Vegan pumpkin meatballs

Coffee, juices & cocktails

Coffee & tea · Fruit smoothies · Fresh juices · Breakfast cocktails · Bloody Mary · Mimosa · Bellini · Sangria

A few more ideas

Coconut banana overnight oats · Avocado toast · Smoked salmon bagel · Crab cake Benedict · Sweet potato breakfast hash

Light bites & casual favourites

Fresh fruit · Pizza · Burgers · Tacos · Quesadillas · Burritos · Club sandwiches · Empanadas · Chicken tenders · Chicken satay · Conch fritters · Crab cakes · Coconut shrimp · Beef, chicken or shrimp kebabs / skewers

Chicken

Grilled chicken breast · Stuffed chicken breast · Baked or roasted whole chicken · Fried chicken · BBQ chicken · Jerk chicken · Curried chicken · Brown stew chicken · Chicken wings — jerk, crispy fried, BBQ, buffalo, plain or honey mustard

Fish & shellfish

Seafood boil · Salmon · Branzino · Sea bass · Snapper · Mahi-mahi · Grouper · Tuna · Scallops · Crab legs · Mussels · Clams · Oysters · Lobster — seasonal

From the grill & slow-cooked

Steak · T-bone steak · Grilled tenderloin · Strip loin · Ribeye · Tomahawk steak · Flank steak · Roasted prime rib · Rack of lamb · Pork chops · Stuffed pork loin · BBQ ribs · Pork stew · Beef stew

Roasts & holiday favourites

Turkey breast · Turkey wings · Whole roasted turkey · Roasted ham

Rice & grains

Plain jasmine rice · Peas & rice · Black bean rice · Saffron or yellow rice · Mexican rice · Asian-style fried rice — chicken, shrimp or beef · Vegetable fried rice · Coconut rice · Paella

Potatoes

Creamy garlic mashed potatoes · Bacon-loaded potatoes · Herb-roasted potatoes · Potatoes au gratin · Baked scalloped potatoes · Crushed red-skin potatoes with olives & sun-dried tomatoes · Twice-baked potatoes

Vegetables & salads

Seasonal vegetables · Garden salad · Greek salad · Caesar salad · Grilled vegetable skewers · Steamed broccoli · Corn on the cob

A few more ideas

Lemon-herb chicken with mango salsa · Roasted sweet potato wedges · Cucumber, avocado & mango salad

Cakes, pies & warm comforts

Bambara rum cake · Strawberry cheesecake · Chocolate cream pie · Key lime pie · Spiced pumpkin pie · Apple crumble · Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream · Bread pudding with cognac cream sauce · Wedding cake

Creamy & chilled

Crème brûlée · Strawberry panna cotta · Strawberry passion fruit mousse · Ice cream · Mango or strawberry sorbet

A few more ideas

Passion fruit tart · Coconut rice pudding · Grilled pineapple with lime · Chocolate avocado mousse

Vegetables & salads

• Sautéed seasonal veggies
• Jamaican-style coleslaw
• Corn on the cob
• Fried ripe plantains

Starch

• Baked mac
• Peas & rice
• Herb-crusted potato wedges

Protein

• Seafood boil
• Jamaican-style jerk chicken
• Blackened local grouper w/ pineapple salsa
• Braised oxtail

Dessert

• Bambara rum cake · With vanilla ice cream, or crème brûlée

Vegetables & salads

• Green salad
• Grilled vegetables
• Corn on the cob

Starch

• Peas & rice
• Baked scallop potato
• Penne bolognese pasta

Protein

• Garlic-buttered lobster tail
• Jerk chicken
• Grilled snapper w/ pineapple salsa

Dessert

• Strawberry cheesecake · Pistachio dust, berry compote, mango sorbet, whipped cream

Vegetables & salads

• Sautéed seasonal veggies
• Greek salad

Starch

• Mediterranean couscous
• Creamy garlic mashed potato
• Chicken & bacon penne Alfredo

Protein

• Coconut curried shrimp
• Escovitch snapper fillet
• Rosemary-crusted lamb chops

Dessert

• Chocolate cream pie

Vegetables & salads

• Melon field green salad
• Broccolini & carrots

Starch

• Bacon-loaded potato
• Corn on the cob

Protein

• Slow-roasted ribeye steak
• Jerk whole snapper in foil

Dessert

• Strawberry cheesecake

Vegetables & salads

• Vegetable samosa
• Eggplant pakora

Starch

• Jeera rice
• Garlic naan bread

Protein

• Lamb biryani
• Chicken tikka masala
• Malai kofta

Kids

• Grilled chicken tenders
• Plain penne w/ marinara on the side
• Steamed broccoli & raw baby carrots

Dessert

• Ice cream

Soup

• Seafood chowder

Vegetables & salads

• Green bean casserole
• Shrimp cocktail

Starch

• Candied yams
• Sage apple stuffing
• Creamy garlic mashed potato
• Baked mac & cheese

Protein

• Roasted turkey w/ pan jus
• Bambara-glazed ham
• Herb-crusted lamb rack w/ chimichurri

Dessert

• Spiced pumpkin pie or apple crumble

Vegetables & salads

• Grilled vegetable kebab
• Corn on the cob
• Coleslaw

Starch

• Peas & rice
• Baked loaded potato

Protein

• Caribbean-style jerk chicken
• Bambara-glazed BBQ ribs
• Grilled snapper in foil

Dessert

• Chocolate brownie w/ vanilla ice cream

Vegetables & salads

• Grilled vegetable kebab
• Corn on the cob
• Shrimp Caesar salad

Starch

• Peas & rice
• Penne bolognese pasta

Protein

• BBQ ribs
• Jerk chicken
• Beef kebabs
• Grilled shrimp skewers
• Grilled sausage & onions
• Steamed local snapper in foil

Dessert

• Bambara rum cake w/ vanilla ice cream

Appetizer

• Cajun shrimp mango Caesar · Romaine, croutons, Caesar dressing, Parmesan

Entrée

• Grilled tenderloin & shrimp skewers · Garlic mashed potato, broccolini, garlic butter sauce, beef jus

Dessert

• Crème brûlée · Cinnamon cracker & fresh berries

Appetizer

• Pan-seared crab cake · Avocado roasted-corn salsa & saffron aioli

Entrée

• Tiger prawn & tenderloin steak · Garlic mashed potato, asparagus, herb garlic butter, beef jus

Dessert

• Strawberry cheesecake · Pistachio dust, berry compote, strawberry sorbet

Salad

• Grilled chicken & melon field green salad · Grilled melon, mixed greens, melon vinaigrette

Entrée

• Risotto au homard · Grilled lobster tail, saffron pumpkin risotto, grilled asparagus

Dessert

• Crème brûlée

Appetizer

• Greek salad w/ grilled shrimp · Avocado chipotle mousse, balsamic vinaigrette, feta

Entrée

• Grouper fillet, shrimp & scallops · Potato au gratin, warm veg salad, caper white-wine butter sauce

Dessert

• Strawberry cheesecake · Vanilla ice cream & fresh berries

Appetizer

• Jerk chicken spring roll · Mango slaw & sweet chili

Entrée

• Rosemary lamb chops & blackened salmon · Carrot–sweet potato purée, asparagus, pineapple salsa, lamb jus

Dessert

• Key lime pie · Berry compote, granola dust, mango sorbet

Soup

• Lobster chowder · With veggies & garlic toast

Entrée

• Stuffed chicken breast · Spinach, chorizo & cheese, Mediterranean couscous, okra tempura

Dessert

• Bread pudding · Cognac cream sauce

Appetizer

• Cajun snapper tostada · Avocado chipotle relish, lettuce, corn chips

Entrée

• Blackened Atlantic salmon · Cream corn, broccoli, mashed potato, tomato chutney, okra tempura

Dessert

• Strawberry panna cotta · Strawberry compote, fresh berries, chocolate swirl

To start

• Signature welcome drink
• Fresh fruit platter
• Chef Forbes' signature shrimp cocktail
• Melon field green salad

Mains

• Grilled vegetable skewers
• Peas & rice
• Jerk chicken
• Drunken coconut shrimp
• Blackened local snapper fillet w/ pineapple salsa

Dessert

• Bambara rum cake

Mains

• Island conch ceviche
• Tuna ceviche
• Jerk snapper in foil
• Grilled salmon kebab
• Chicken wings trio — crispy, BBQ, hot & spicy
• Cucumber, tomato & avocado salad

Sides

• Peas & rice
• Vegetable jasmine rice pilaf
• Red-skin smashed potato w/ olives & sun-dried tomatoes

Bites

• Charcuterie board
• Tuna tartare in tortilla cups
• Escovitch snapper bruschetta
• BBQ pulled pork & beef sliders
• Jerk chicken spring roll · With sweet chili sauce
• Chef Forbes' signature shrimp cocktail · With fried plantain chips
• Melon ball prosciutto salad · Mango vinaigrette
• Pepper steak kebab · Balsamic sauce

Bites

• Assorted fruit skewers
• Caprese salad skewers
• Coconut shrimp
• Lobster spring roll
• Hawaiian chicken kebabs
• Island conch fritters
• Jerk chicken wings
• Assorted deli sandwiches
• Chips w/ salsa, guacamole & dips

Welcome cocktail

• Conch fritters
• Coconut shrimp w/ mango salsa
• BBQ pulled pork sliders
• Shrimp cocktail
• Cocktail conch ceviche
• Mini fruit skewers
• Assorted canapés

Soups & cold

• Creamy conch chowder
• Chicken red peas & dumplings
• Conch salad
• Garden salad

Hot station

• Braised oxtail
• Fried, curried & jerk chicken
• BBQ ribs
• Jerk pork
• Escovitch snapper
• Coconut curried shrimp
• Peas & rice · jasmine rice · baked mac

Dessert

• Strawberry passion fruit mousse
• Wedding cake

Cocktail

• Conch fritters
• Breaded coconut shrimp
• Jerk chicken spring roll
• Mini beef kebabs
• Creole-style fried plantains
• Assorted canapés

Main buffet

• Peas & rice · lemongrass jasmine rice
• Garlic mashed potato · baked mac
• Herb-buttered vegetable medley
• Bridal potato salad
• Tropical mango conch salad

Protein

• Caribbean jerk chicken wings
• Escovitch local snapper
• Coconut cream curried shrimp
• Herb garlic-buttered lobster tail

Dessert

• Wedding cake

Morning

Tofu scramble with peppers & spinach · Vegan breakfast bowl · tofu scramble, avocado, greens & breakfast potatoes · Avocado toast on vegan bread · Coconut chia pudding with mango · Tropical açaí bowl · banana, berries, coconut & granola · Oatmeal with plant milk & banana

Lunch & dinner

Vegan black bean chili · Chickpea coconut curry · Vegan pumpkin meatballs with tomato sauce · Roasted eggplant & lentil casserole · Black bean & avocado tacos · Grilled vegetable skewers

Sides & sweet finishes

Rice & peas with coconut milk, without meat stock · Sweet potato wedges · Steamed callaloo · Coconut rice pudding without dairy · Grilled pineapple with lime · Fruit sorbet without dairy, egg or honey

Morning

Spinach & feta frittata · Vegetable omelette · Shakshuka · Vegetarian baked beans · Yogurt & fruit parfait

Lunch & dinner

Spinach & ricotta stuffed peppers · Mushroom risotto with vegetable stock · Black bean quesadillas · Vegetable curry · Caprese salad · Eggplant Parmesan

Sides & sweet finishes

Herb-roasted potatoes · Seasonal vegetable medley · Greek salad · Crème brûlée · Strawberry cheesecake without gelatin · Apple crumble

Morning

Vegetable omelette without gluten-containing additions · Fresh fruit platter · Chia pudding with verified gluten-free ingredients · Certified gluten-free oatmeal

Lunch & dinner

Grilled fish with gluten-free seasoning · Grilled chicken with gluten-free marinade · Steak with gluten-free sauces · Chickpea curry with verified gluten-free spices · Corn tortilla tacos with verified gluten-free fillings

Sides & sweet finishes

Plain rice cooked without gluten-containing stock · Roasted potatoes with gluten-free seasoning · Steamed vegetables · Fresh fruit · Sorbet with verified gluten-free ingredients · Flourless chocolate cake with verified gluten-free ingredients

Morning

Eggs cooked in olive oil, without butter or milk · Oatmeal with plant milk · Fruit smoothie with coconut milk, without yogurt · Avocado toast on dairy-free bread · Coconut chia pudding

Lunch & dinner

Jerk chicken with a dairy-free marinade · Coconut-curried shrimp without dairy · Grilled fish with olive oil & herbs · Beef & vegetable skewers with dairy-free seasoning · Vegan black bean chili

Sides & sweet finishes

Olive-oil mashed potatoes · Coconut rice without butter · Grilled seasonal vegetables · Mango sorbet without dairy · Coconut rice pudding without dairy · Chocolate avocado mousse with dairy-free chocolate

Brunch & fresh beginnings

Hot cross buns · Vegetable quiche · Deviled eggs · Seasonal fruit platter · Mimosa selection

At the family table

Rosemary-roasted leg of lamb · Honey-glazed ham · Lemon-herb roasted chicken · Herb-roasted potatoes · Roasted carrots · Grilled asparagus · Spring garden salad

Sweet finishes

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting · Lemon tart · Passion fruit tart · Fresh berries with vanilla cream

Holiday centrepieces

Roasted turkey with pan jus · Bambara-glazed ham · Herb-crusted rack of lamb with chimichurri · Roasted stuffed pumpkin with quinoa & cranberries — suggested vegan addition

Favourite sides

Sage apple stuffing · Candied yams · Creamy garlic mashed potatoes · Baked mac & cheese · Green bean casserole · Cranberry-orange relish — suggested addition · Roasted Brussels sprouts — suggested addition

Sweet finishes

Spiced pumpkin pie · Apple crumble · Pecan pie — suggested addition · Bambara rum cake

Festive centrepieces

Roasted prime rib · Whole roasted turkey · Bambara-glazed ham · Herb-crusted rack of lamb · Mushroom & lentil Wellington — suggested vegan preparation

Sides & island touches

Potatoes au gratin · Garlic mashed potatoes · Peas & rice · Herb-roasted vegetables · Glazed carrots · Sage apple stuffing · Garden salad

Sweet finishes & festive sips

Bambara rum cake · Chocolate yule log · Gingerbread cookies · Bread pudding with cognac cream sauce · Spiced sorrel drink · Cranberry-lime mocktail