As a premier personal chef and catering company, I understand that I should bring more to your event and dinner table than just food. At Homemade by Hess, we know that the perfect event or dinner combines a stylish setting and gorgeous location with sumptuous dishes and well-paired wines and spirits. I not only know food, but also the more subtle points of elegance, style, and presentation. I unde
rstand that when planning an important event or even just a dinner at home. I will be at your service to coordinate a large elegant event or a simple dinner at home. I studied culinary arts at San Diego Culinary Institue where I completed courses in Professionalism, Intro to Business Management, Safety and Sanitation, Fundamental Building Blocks of Flavor, Cuisine 1 (Sauces), Cuisine 2 (Proteins), Baking and Pastry, Cuisine 3 (Building dishes), Nutrition, Food and Beverage Management, Garde Manger, Flavors of the World
I have studied under some of the most forward thinking chefs in San Diego and was able to further my culinary skills at some of the top Hotels and resorts in San Diego, including the Palomar hotel in Downtown San Diego and Paradise Point Resort and Spa (Tidal)
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Prepared meals and in home cooking
Sweet and simple – 30$ per plate. Extra side 10$ Extra protein – 15$
Sides – Roasted red potatoes, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet baby carrots, roasted vegetables, seasonally spiced rice, quinoa, or small garden salad. Chicken –roasted, stuffed or glazed
Pork – roasted stuffed or glazed
Halibut, Salmon or Prawns – season with herbs and butter
sub New York strip – 20$
Go Gourmet – 60$ - extra side 15$ - extra protein – 20$
Sides – Creamy polenta, balsamic roasted brussel sprouts, garlic and brown sugar portabella mushrooms with cipollini onions, sweet chard and leek gratin, horseradish whipped potatoes, steamed leeks with mustard shallot vinaigrette, bacon wrapped pears, ginger lime baby heirloom carrots, grilled roasted vegetables with pine nut pesto, gin and orange juice braised endives, maple ginger roasted vegetables with pecans
Proteins
Scallops – bacon maple or tarragon butter
Crispy skin Stealhead with pear ginger glaze
Sesame crusted Ahi tuna with sweet wasabi reduction
Pan seared halibut with Thai coconut chili sauce
Duck breast with berry sauce or Duck a l'Orange
Chicken breast with artichoke and olive sauce
Chai spiced chicken breast
Veal scaloppini with saffron cream sauce
Southwest Asian Rib eye
Filet Mignon with shallots and cognac
Pomegranate glazed lamb chops
CHEFS Choice – 50$ - when you choose a chefs choice meal we will discuss your food allergies and dislikes then I will prepare you a exquisite meal of my choosing using the l freshest cuts of proteins and seasonal vegetables. This will be meal you would expect to order from a five star restaurant and will have your palate in a whirlwind. Flavors of the world – with option we can look at a more diverse, culturally exciting option, I love to explore new flavors and dishes and would love to share them with you and your family. Example dishes: Paella, Tandoori chicken, Cippino, lasagna, baked ziti, Bbq chicken with lemon grass et… pricing on this option is to be determined
I BAKE - ask about my baking options - Classic cheesecake, strawberry chocolate cheesecake, Carmel maple apple pie, cherry almond pie, , German chocolate cake, pear tart, and so many more! About my pricing - Prices include, travel, cooking and cleaning but do not include the price of groceries
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Looking for full service or just little help at home, Homemade by Hess is ready to assist with events. Birthday Parties
Brunches
Cocktail and/or Dinner Parties
Baby Showers
Bridal Showers
Graduations
Rehearsal Dinners
Wedding Receptions
Contact homemadebyhess@gmail for pricing
