Key West Personal Chef for Exceptional Dining Experiences

Sample Menu 

Brunch Buffet

Brunch Menu

Appetizers & Displays

  • Tropical fruit and cheese display
  • Smoked salmon served with fresh bagels and cream cheese
  • Deviled eggs topped with caviar
  • Smoked salmon mousse crostini

Salads & Small Bites

  • Bacon and egg salad stuffed croissants
  • Crab salad sliders
  • Cuban sandwich sliders

Seafood Specialties

  • Key West shrimp cocktail
  • Florida lobster benedict
  • Key West pink shrimp & grits

Breakfast Classics

  • Buttermilk pancakes
  • Scrambled eggs Creole
  • Corned beef hash
  • Smoked bacon and sausage
  • Biscuits and gravy
  • Yukon Gold oven-roasted potatoes

Desserts

  • Guava and cream cheese pastries
  • Key lime pie

 

 Platted Dinner 

Menu Selection

Discover my thoughtfully curated menu featuring an array of appetizers, salads, and entrées that highlight fresh local ingredients and bold flavors.

Starters

  • Conch, Yellow Tail & Shrimp Ceviche
  • Lobster Corn Chowder
  • Tuna Poke served with Crispy Wontons
  • Beef Carpaccio topped with Balsamic Glaze, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan, Arugula, and Fried Capers
  • Key West Pink Shrimp Cocktail

Salads

  • Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Walnuts
  • Arugula, Asian Pear & Mango Salad tossed in Citrus Vinaigrette
  • Traditional Caesar Salad with Cuban Bread Croutons

Entrées

  • Plantain-Crusted Yellow Tail Snapper with Mango Salsa
  • Guava Glazed Grouper served with Sautéed Garlic Spinach and Boniato Mash
  • Braised Short Ribs accompanied by Herb Polenta and finished with Port Wine Sauce
  • Key West Pink Shrimp with Saffron Chorizo Risotto
  • Oven Roasted Center Cut Pork Chop with Caribbean Rice, Sweet Cuban Plantains, and Mojo
  • Florida Lobster Linguine in a Brandy Cream Sauce

 

         Dinner Buffet 

 

Starters & Hors d'Oeuvres

A cheese and charcuterie display is served with a variety of flatbread crackers, providing a savory and elegant introduction to the meal.

  • Royal red shrimp cocktail offers a classic seafood option.
  • Picadillo stuffed puff pastry delivers a flavorful bite with a Latin flair.
  • Florida lobster saffron salad is served atop Cuban bread crostini .
  • A trio of ceviche featuring grouper, yellow tail snapper, and conch is accompanied by plantain chips .
  • Cuban-style pulled pork is presented on tostones with a flavorful mojo sauce.
  • Tuna poke is served on crispy wonton chips, topped with wasabi mayo and ginger soy vinaigrette .
  • Mushroom, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Phyllo cups .

Salads

  • The traditional Caesar salad is enhanced with Cuban bread crostini for a crunchy finish.
  • Baby spinach salad is paired with goat cheese and dressed in raspberry vinaigrette.
  • Caprese salad & prosciutto.
  • Field greens are topped with baby tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, and finished with balsamic dressing.

Slider Stations

  • Burgers feature aged cheddar, caramelized onions, and bacon mayo 
  • Grilled yellowtail snapper, shredded lettuce, tomato, and key lime tartar 
  • Guava Bar-B-Q pulled pork sliders, cabbage slaw 

Havana Display

  • Cuban-style pulled pork is a centerpiece of the Havana display.
  • Black beans and rice are served as a traditional accompaniment.
  • Sweet plantains add a touch of sweetness.
  • Yuca with mojo provides a flavorful root vegetable side.
  • Cuban bread completes the display as a classic staple.

Ahi Tuna Station

  • Sesame crusted tuna tataki is served with wasabi mayo, wakame seaweed salad, ginger soy vinaigrette, and crispy wonton chips.

Grilled skirt steak is accompanied by chimichurri sauce

Pan-seared yellowtail snapper or Grouper is topped with mango salsa .

Herb crusted whole beef tenderloin (carving display) is served with port wine and wild mushroom demi for a rich and elegant entrée offering.

Sides

  • Bacon mac and cheese 
  • French green beans 
  • Maple braised carrots 
  • Butter poached asparagus 
  • Yukon Gold truffle mashed 
  • Rosemary oven-roasted potatoes
  • Caribbean yellow rice 

Desserts

  • Guava cheesecake delivers a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
  • Key lime pie offers a tart and creamy treat.
  • Drunken berries and cream present a refreshing and indulgent finish.
  • Chocolate mousse is topped with Kahlua chocolate sauce for a rich and decadent dessert.

 

 


 

Customized Menus

 Specializing in Caribbean fusion chef Maria will customize your menu to your needs .
               

 Chef Maria will personally cook and prepare your theme menu in your home , vacation home or yacht for a memorable occasion with attention to detail and fresh local ingredients . Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available upon request .

From an intimate dinner for 10 guest to a special event of up to 20 guest. Options include plated dinners 3-5 courses, sharing concept & buffet style .

 

Private Chef services include the following:

         Menu planning 

         food purchasing  

         food preparation

         food presentation and serving
        

To book your next dinner party or special event you may send your request to:
 Chef@mariamanso.com

 

 

 


 

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