“After a good dinner,
one can forgive anybody, even one’s relatives”
-Oscar Wilde
Personal Chefs – We come to your home or venue so your loved ones can enjoy a expertly cooked meal together
Special Event Catering – Wedding, wedding shower, birthday celebrations or a special gathering. We’ve got you covered
Cooking Class or Demonstration – Food lovers who want full instruction, partial instruction, or we can cook together! You’ll learn skills and techniques used at the best restaurants in the world. After the cooking, you’ll sit down for a meal together.
Ahi tuna crudo, shaved fennel, capers, crispy shallots, san marzano conserva, calabrian chili
Wild prawns, smoked paprika, roasted garlic, parsley, chives
Santa Barbara uni, avocado, asian pear, lime, hudson vineyards olive oil, shimichi togarashi ($25pp)
Cruditė, organic heirloom vegetables, whipped greek yogurt-herb-avocado spread
Beef tartare, toasted focaccia, shallot, castelvetrano olives, crispy mushrooms, olio nuovo, eureka lemon, parsley, parmesan
Carrot-tahini hummus, baba ganoush, cucumber, marinated feta, warm pita
Wild cod croquettes, yukon gold potato, roasted garlic, espelette pepper aïoli
Artisan cheese & charcuterie, cornichons, grain mustard, membrillo, local sourdough
Hamachi crudo, lemon, red chili, shallot, coriander, cerignola olives, parsley, taro chips
Butter lettuce, shaved radishes, haas avocado, crushed almonds, grapefruit supremes, goat cheese, chives, lemon-yogurt dressing
“Chopped salad” – romaine lettuce, radicchio, pepperoncini, croutons, provolone cheese, cerignola olives, soppressata, garbanzo beans, red onion, NY-style italian dressing
Roasted rainbow carrots, smoked labneh, avocado, grapefruit supreme, fresh za’atar, hazelnuts, green olive-parsley aioli
Burrata, spring peas, watermelon radishes, carrot top pesto, pine nuts, mint, pickled shallots, olio nuovo
Duck breast, pearl onions, rainier cherries, blis maple syrup, aigre doux sauce
Grass-fed NY strip, rosemary, bordelaise sauce (prime/dry aged/wagyu/kobe beef available at $15-$50pp)
Roasted free range chicken, sweet-sour-hot chili sauce, macadamia nuts, kaffir lime sauce
Berkshire pork loin chop, celery root puree, valencia orange, mushroom à la grecque
Lamb sirloin, sumac, roasted piquillo peppers, cucumber-mint yogurt
Black cod, cauliflower puree, roasted florets, toasted almonds, lemon-brown butter
Ora King salmon, asparagus, slow cooked leeks, chive beurre blanc
Mt Lassen trout, mango & green papaya, crushed peanuts, cilantro pesto, thai chili, ginger & green onion nuoc cham
Roasted delicata squash, king trumpet mushrooms, braised swiss chard, almond romesco sauce
Israeli couscous, saffron, marcona almonds, blood orange oil
Roasted eggplant, black garlic, pine nuts, yogurt, mint, pomegranate molasses, harissa, lemon
Orecchiette, broccoli rabe, pancetta, calabrian chilis, parmigiano reggiano
Bhutanese red rice pilaf, cashews, shiitake mushrooms, brown butter, medjool dates, shallots, lacinato kale
Slow cooked fingerling potatoes, duck fat, chives, flaky salt
Baby marble potatoes, tomato conserva, cippolini onion, aleppo pepper, lemon, parsley
Charred broccolini, calabrian chili paste, oregano, almonds, pecorino romano
Sauteed brussels sprouts, oyster mushrooms, shaved manchego cheese, sherry vinegar
Quick sauteed young bok choy, butter, sea salt
Roasted heirloom carrots, coriander, toasted pistachios, parsley, lemon brown butter
Pistachio Baklava, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Orange Blossom Honey
Mason jar key lime pie
Mason jar panna cotta (chocolate, caramel or lemon)
Tiramisu – Lady Fingers, Espresso, Mascarpone
Flourless dark chocolate cake, lemon whipped cream
Coconut ice cream, roasted pineapple, caramel sauce, maldon salt
*18% SERVICE CHARGE ADDED TO ALL PARTIES.*
SELECT Your ServiceS
Family Style = This is our main service method and we serve each course individually. We’ll elegantly serve your selections one course at a time, and your group will serve themselves.
Buffet Style = Available by request. We will do buffets, but we prefer to serve the food when it’s composed minutes before you eat.
Table Service = Available by special request only. This includes the chef(s) individually plating each course, serving each course and clearing each course. This is most suitable for gatherings where you don’t want to have to lift a finger. Note – Table Service does not include beverage service since our chefs will be solely focused on cooking, plating and serving you.
Serving & dining ware – We do not carry serving or dining ware. If additional items are needed, we recommend bright rentals. Once your menu is chosen, we’ll tell you exactly what you’ll need right down to each utensil. Some clients have everything needed, some need additional items. If you’re renting on airbnb or Vrbo, you can send the airbnb or Vrbo Host what’s needed and determine if rental items are necessary.
Table Setting = $8 per person. Some clients enjoy setting the dining table, and other times they’d like us to. Whether it’s your home, or you are renting a venue or a house, we’re able to accommodate you so you can spend time with your company.
Service Staff – Through our Table Service option, we often do not need food servers. This is designed to be more efficient, reduce costs and some clients like talking to the chefs. This said, some events require food servers, and depending on the location of your event, we may be able to help you secure excellent servers.
Menu Format & Added Courses – The Mise En Place Menu Format includes First Courses, Main Courses, Side Dishes, and Desserts. Starters are separate from the core Menu Format. Added Courses are for clients who may want to have more options due to preferences or aversions (not allergies).
$15 PP for one Added Starter
$25 PP for one Added First Course
$40 PP for one Added Main Course
$20 PP for one Added Side Dish
$25 PP for one Added Dessert
Custom Menus – $75 for 3 courses + $25 for each additional course. This means we’re creating a menu or menu items for you from scratch which are not on the menu above.
Beverage Service – This includes pouring wine, water and some cocktail preparation by request. We have access to world class wines through our partners who source directly from the finest producers, at a wide variety of price points. Our menu changes seasonally, and their sommeliers make selections based on our menus. We also provide dedicated wine service by request. Please inquire when we connect.
Fees – Luxury Ingredients may incur fees. Accommodating for allergies incurs no fee.
Allergies – All chefs are legally certified and licensed to serve food in the state of California as shown on on The Department of Public Health Website.
San Francisco Bay Area – events beyond 35 miles of 94103 may include a travel fee of $50.
Los Angeles Area – events beyond 35 miles of 90004 may include a travel fee of $50.
Cancellation Policy
If the client cancels within 5 days before (120 hours) or before for reasons outside of their control (illness, natural disaster) Mise En Place keeps the full deposit unless you reschedule or plan to reschedule. If you reschedule or plan to reschedule, 100% of that deposit goes to your future event on the date of your choosing.
5 days before your event we require the final head count. At this point, Mise En Place chefs are booked for your event and have begun ordering products. Once your head count is confirmed, Mise En Place will debit your card an additional 20% to cover expenses incurred.
If the client cancels the event entirely and is less than 5 days (120 hours) before the event, Mise En Place keeps the deposit and the 20%. If the client reschedules or plans to reschedule, then the original deposit amount will be put toward your future event on the date of your choosing.
If Mise En Place cancels for any reason, Mise En Place will offer you a full refund or you can elect to have that deposit put towards a future date of your choosing.