Sample Menus - Personal Chef Services Newport Rhode Island

The items on this menu are examples of food prepared during hourly services, fully catered dinner parties or for drop off catering. Full service catering and delivery catering are priced differently. All catering prices are based upon number of courses, number of people, and type of service; full service catered meals include one starch, and one vegetable with each main course.

Please note, that Chez Vous is not limited to the items on this menu. If you have any requests or recipes that you would like Chez Vous to use, please don’t hesitate.
Chez Vous uses only all natural and organic ingredients as often as possible. All entrees, sides, and salads are subject to change due to seasonal availability.

Hors d'ouvres | Catering ideas| Sample Menus | Prepared Foods

Cold Hors d’oeuvres

Price per Dozen
Salmon Tartar on Cucumber Discs $16
Nisçoise Canapés $20
Bloody Mary Shrimp $30
Lobster Tarragon Sliders $30
Crab Deviled Eggs $18
Prosciutto wrapped Peaches with Basil $16
Crab and Mango Salad in Phyllo Crisps $18
Greek Gazpacho Shooters $15
Seared Tuna with Avocado Mousse on Rice Crisps $20
Sweet Pea Canapés with Serrano Ham $16
Nisçoise Canapés $18
(olive, tuna, capers, scallions and mayo, on crostini)

Assorted Tea Sandwiches: $14
Radish and Butter
Cucumber and Cream Cheese
Egg Salad & Watercress
Boursin and Apple

$18/ dozen
Chicken Curry
Salmon on Pumpernickel with Red Onion and Cream Cheese

Warm Hors d’oeuvres

Price per Dozen
Grilled Chorizo and Bread Bites $18
Mini Citrus Crab Cakes with Aioli $25
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with:
Black Olive, Capers and Anchovies or Crab Salad $23
Mini Pizzas with Caramelized Onions,
Roasted Red Peppers, and Smoked Mozzarella $17
Falafel Bites with Mint Yogurt Dip $24
Lamb Samosas with Mango Chutney $26
Ham and Cheese Empanadas $26
Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Scallion Sauce $25
Vegetable Pakora (Indian Potato Pancake)
w/ Cucumber Yogurt Sauce $20
Goat Cheese Crostini with Sundried Tomatoes and Olives, $15
French Croûtes w/ Onion Jam and Scrambled Eggs, $14
Vegetable Mini Quiches, $16
Mini Spanikopita, $18
Peppercorn Crusted Tenderloin on Brioche w/ Horseradish Cream, $18
Lamb Brochettes with Cucumber Tzakiki, $20
Warm Duck Salad in Endive Leaves, $20
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, $18
Bacon Wrapped Scallops, $22
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, Rumaki $14
Chicken Tikka Satays with Cilantro Chutney, $18
Roast Lamb Crostini w/ goat cheese and olives, $22
Scallion Potato Pancakes
w/ Soy Sesame & Ginger Dipping Sauce, $15
Zucchini Pancakes with Cumin Sour Cream and Chives, $15
Pomegranate Glazed Pork Meatball $27
Mushroom and Garlic Bruschetta $19
Crisp Potato Canapés with Caviar $21
Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Bruschetta $18
Pissaladiere Strips $20
Beggars Purses: $22, Fig and Goat Cheese;
Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts;
Smoked Salmon and Chives;
Leek and Mushroom

Standing Hors d’oeuvres and Crudités

Gruyere Cheese Sticks per dozen / $15
Phyllo Wrapped Brie 1 wheel / $20
Pâté and Cheese Tray 3 cheeses, and 1 pate / $60
Chocolate Covered Strawberries per dozen / $24

Dips

(Small Dips, 12oz $16 Large Dips, 20oz $24)
Roasted Eggplant Dip
Black Bean and Pumpkin Dip
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
White Bean Dip
Gorgonzola Saba Spread
Roasted Garlic Spread
Roasted Eggplant Spread
Avocado Salsa with Blue Corn Chips
Artichoke Dip with Roasted Beet Chips
Arugula and Fava Dip with Onion Bagel Chips
Hot Crab Dip, supplemental charge $6

*All of the above served with assortment of
vegetables, breadsticks, and crackers.

Assiette du Crudités (Cold Salad Assortment)

small platter / $30; large platter / $55
Carrot and Haricot Verts with Slivered Almonds
Chickpea Salad
Tarragon Marinated Mushrooms
Pernod Poached Fennel
Curried Cauliflower Salad
Celeriac Salad, with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

(top of page)

Catering Ideas

Soups

•Leek and Potato Soup
• Cream of Broccoli
• Cream of Crab
• Lobster Bisque
• New England Clam Chowder
• Curried Carrot Puree
• Split Pea Puree
• Basil Tomato Soup
• French Onion Soup
• Cream of Mushroom
• Greek Gazpacho
• Red Lentil Soup
• Chicken and White Bean with an Herb Oil

Salads

• Farmers’ Market Salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette
• Mixed Greens with Roasted Figs, Pistachios and Goat Cheese with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Arugula and Avocado with Shaved Parmesan and a Lemon Vinaigrette
• Citrus Salad with Radicchio, Butter Lettuce and a Champagne Vinaigrette
• Mixed Green with Roasted Pear, Red Onion and Gorgonzola with a Sherry Vinaigrette
• Basil Caesar Salad
• Cous Cous Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with a Lemon Dressing
• Tomato and Arugula Salad with Grilled Portobello
• Chickpea, Watercress, and Mango Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
• Black Bean, Corn , and Red Pepper Salad with a Chile Vinaigrette
• Grilled Chicken Salad over Mixed Greens with Radishes, Cucumbers, and Tarragon Pesto
• Tuna, Asparagus, and New Potatoes over Red Leaf Lettuce with a Chive Vinaigrette
• BLT Chicken Salad with Ranch Dressing
• Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Bread Salad
• Roasted Chinese Chicken Salad with Snow Peas, and Water Chestnuts
• Cajun Shrimp and Corn Salad with a Lime-Chile Dressing
• Tuna Nisçoise
• Lobster Salad with an Avocado Puree

Entrees

Chicken

• Lemon-Fennel Roasted Chicken
• Provençal Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Anchovies
• Chicken in a Mushroom Cream Sauce
• Tarragon Cream Chicken with White Wine and Rice
• Coq au Vin with Buttered Parslied Noodles
• French Chicken in a Pot with Potatoes and Rosemary
• Chicken Vienoise with Potato Gallette and Lemon Butter
• Arroz Con Pollo
• Grapes and Couscous Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Chicken With Forty Cloves of Garlic over Mashed Potatoes
• Chicken Breast Valdostana with Spinach and Braised Lentils

Pork

• Calypso Pork Roast with a Coconut Sweet Potato Gratin
• Grilled Pork Chops with Clams and Chorizo
• Rosemary Mustard Roasted Pork Loin with Potato Gratin and Buttered Baby Cabbage
• Gingersnap-Crusted Pork Loin with Brandied Apple Sauce
• Pepper Crusted Pork Loin with Cherry Port Sauce
• Roast Pork Loin with a Braised Plum Sauce
• Meatballs in Pomegranate Sauce with Orange-Almond Couscous, and Sautéed Spinach
• Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage and Apples
• Pork Tenderloin with Tomato-Peach Compote
• Pork Loin Roulades with Spinach and Gruyere over a Farro Ragout

Beef

• Filet Mignon, with Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Asparagus
• Roast Beef Tenderloin with a Port Wine Reduction
• Beef Tenderloin with Morels and Tarragon Marsala
• Red-Wine and Mushroom Braised Pot Roast
• Beef Stew with Red Wine
• Beef Bourguignon with Parslied Noodles
• Braised Beef Short Ribs w/ Herbed Polenta & Horseradish Cream Sauce
• Warm Flank Steak w/ Mint and Cilantro
• Sirloin Steak Au Poivre with a Dijon Cream Sauce
• Grilled Flank Steak w/ Roasted Corn & Tomatoes w/ Chimichurri
• Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Tomatoes, & Rosemary
• Standing Rib Roast w/ Potato Pancake, Mushroom Medley, Wilted Spinach

Veal

• Veal Chop in a Calvados Cream Sauce with Apples and Cabbage
• Braised Veal Shanks with a Gremolata AKA Osso Bucco
• Roast Veal Chop with a Mushroom Cream Sauce & Orzo Risotto
• Veal Oscar, with a Citrus Lump Crab Cake and Asparagus
• Veal Scaloppini with Lemons and Capers
• Blanquette de Veau (White Veal Stew)
• Veal Roulades with Spinach and Gruyere over a Farro Ragout

Lamb

• Moroccan Spiced Leg of Lamb
• Fragrant Lamb and Couscous Stew
• Middle Eastern Lamb Skewers
• Herbed Lamb Chops with a Potato Gratin
• Braised Lamb Shanks with a Soft Parmesan Polenta
• Crown Roast of Lamb with a Potato, Eggplant and Tomato Tian
• Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Tangine with Apricot Cous Cous

Fish

• Pan-Fried Whole Troutwith Fried Potatoes
• Seared Tuna with White Beans, Fennel and Arugula
• Pan Roasted Halibut with Tomato Zucchini Tian
• Baked Fish Provencal
• Salt-Crusted Tilapia with Lemongrass
• Mustard Roasted Sea Bass with Capers
• Mahi-Mahi with an Herbed White Wine Sauce
• Mahi-Mahi Skewers with Tapenade and Herb Cous Cous
• Seared Salmon with a Mango Salsa
• Seared Scallops on Creamy Arugula and Garlic Chips
• Grilled Scallops with Honeydew-Avocado Salsa
• Jalapeño Crab Cakes with Fennel Slaw and Fruit Salsa
• Sea Bass with Moroccan Vegetables and Chili Sauce
• Sole Bonne Femme
• Moules Frites
• Baked Salmon, and Broccoli Rabe with Citrus Beurre Blanc
• Salmon Au Poivre (Pepper encrusted) with Dill Smashed Potatoes

(top of page)

Sample Menus

French Bistro
French Onion Soup
Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Tarte Tatin

French Bistro
Mushroom Tart with Mâche Salad
Trout Grenelboise
Profiteroles

French Formal
Leeks Vinaigrette
Chateaubriand
Salad Digestive
Raspberry Sorbet
Chocolate Soufflé

Simple Celebration
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Poisson en Papillote
Salade Digestive
Blood Orange Sorbet
Crème Bruleé

Country Comfort
Leek and Potato Soup
Chicken Pot Pie
Lemon- Raspberry Tart

Picnic in the Park
Mezze Platter
Roasted Shrimp and Orzo Salad
Coconut Cupcakes

Mediterranean
Tabouleh Salad
Lamb Tangine with Curried Cous Cous
Baklava

Sunday Brunch
Soup au Pistou
Herbed Crab Frittata
Berry Cobbler

Menu Options for Prepared Foods

*Minimum of $100 to order.

The items on this menu are items that may be selected for the Prepared Foods Service. The pricing for this service is all inclusive (Cost of food, materials, time, and tax). These meals are made to order, and will be delivered to your home. These items are intended to be reheated by stovetop, or oven. Bear in mind that if you choose to microwave any of these meals, you do so at you own risk. Microwaving may alter the quality of these meals will affect the reheating instructions. Please notify Chez Vous if you intend on microwaving any of these meals.

This menu is designed for convenience. Most of these items are prepared to be frozen, and all reheat by baking in their respective dishes (except the soups). The items on this menu are optimal for freezing and very little substitutions can be made. These items should be removed from the freezer 12-24 hours before baking, and thawed in the refrigerator. Never refreeze an item that was previously frozen.

Unless otherwise noted, all prices are based on 2 serving size meals. Smallest quantity available is 2 servings. For larger quantities, please notify Chez Vous for pricing. Increases in prices are not equal to increase of quantity.

Soups

prices are based on 1 quart size servings, feeds 3-4 people.
• Cream of Crab $24
• Lobster Bisque $24
• New England Clam Chowder $24
• Leek and Potato Soup $18
• Carrot-Ginger Butternut Squash Puree $18
• French Onion Soup $18
• Pasta Fagiole $18
• Cream of Broccoli $18
• Curried Carrot Puree $18
• Split Pea Puree $18
• Basil Tomato Soup $18
• French Onion Soup $18
• Pasta Fagiole $18
• Minestrone $18
• Greek Gazpacho $18
• Red Lentil Soup $18
• Chicken and White Bean with an Herb Oil $18
• Chicken and Lemon Soup with Orzo $18

Salads

all salads are $6/person, *note supplemental charges
• Arugula and Avocado with Shaved Parmesan and a Lemon Vinaigrette
• Caesar Salad
• Whole Wheat Cous Cous Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with a Lemon Dressing
• Tomato and Arugula Salad with Grilled Portobello
• Avocado stuffed with Cilantro Shrimp Salad, *suppl. $8
• Tuna Nisçoise, *$8
• Tuna Salad with Tomatoes
• Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Feta and Dill
• White Bean Salad
• Vegetable Cous Cous Salad
• Greek Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Garden Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Caesar Salad (with or without Chicken, Shrimp, or Steak), *$10
• Mexican Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
• Lobster Salad with an Avocado Puree, *$12

Lunches

• Thin Crust Pizza with Spinach, Ricotta, and Sliced Tomatoes $18 for 10”pizza
• Margarita Pizza $18 for 10” pizzas
• Chicken Nuggets $10 for 24 pieces
• Quiche Lorraine (Onions and Bacon) $24 for 8” quiche
• Quiche Provencal (with Tomato, Spinach, and Gruyere) $26 for 8” quiche
• Tarragon, Walnut and Tarragon Chicken Salad $24 for 1 quart
• Curry Chicken Salad with Slivered Almonds $22 for 1 quart
• Lobster Salad $36 ½ quart
• Cilantro Shrimp Salad $36 1 quart

Sides

per ½ quart
• Basil Pesto $20
• Garlic Hummus $14
• Cucumber Tzakiki $14
• Raita $16
• Baba Ganoush $18
• Chimichurri $20
• Gremolata $18

Vegetable Side Dishes

small size (or 1 qt) $16, & large size (or 2 qts) $28
• Brussel Sprout and Cauliflower Gratin
• Roast Green Beans
• Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
• Roasted Asparagus
• Mashed Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Potatoes
• “Oven Fried” Fries
• Mexican Melon Salad, 1 qt
• Greek-Style Tomato Cucumber Salad, 1 qt
• Bulgur Salad with Apricot, Red Onion and Parsley, 1 qt
• Tabbouleh, 1 qt
• Classic Cole Slaw, 1 qt
• Carrot- Fennel Slaw, 1 qt
• Twice Baked Potatoes, small is 4 halves
• Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto, 1 qt

Breakfast / Brunch Items

• Frozen French Toast Sticks small $30, large $60
• Pancakes with Seasonal Fruit Compote $18 dozen
• Muffins; Applesauce, Oatmeal, Blueberry, Apple Bran, and Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins $15/dozen
• Banana bread, Zucchini Bread $16 loaf
• Honey Raisin Baked French Toast $35, serves 4
• Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata $30, serves 4
• Almond and Dried Cherry Spiced Granola $18/ quart
• Onion Tart With Mixed Greens $24 for 9” tart
• Spanish Tortilla, red peppers, egg, and potato $26 for9”tort

Entrees

Chicken

• Provençal Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Anchovies with Rice Pilaf $22
• Chicken in a Mushroom Cream Sauce with String Beans and Pasta $28
• Tarragon Cream Chicken with White Wine and Rice $26
• Coq au Vin with Buttered Parslied Noodles $30
• Chicken Curry with Saffron Scented Basmati Rice $24
• Chicken With Forty Cloves of Garlic over Mashed Potatoes $35
• Chicken Pot Pie $26
• Chicken Pesto Farfalle $28
• Whole Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken $32
• Chicken Saltimbocca, with angel hair, lemon butter $35
• Spinach and Chicken Phyllo Pie $30
• Jamaican Spiced Chicken Breast w/ Mango Coulis & Black Bean Salad $26
• Chicken Parmesan, with angel hair $28
• Chicken Zucchini and Basil Rolls $28
• Chicken Biryani $28
• Chicken Tikka Masala $24
• Butter Chicken, Indian Stewed Chicken in a Tom. Yogurt Sauce with Peas & Rice $24
• Chicken and Broccoli Casserole $24
• Pumpkin Chicken Chili with White Beans $24
• Turkey Chili with Jalapeño $22
• Turkey Sloppy Joes, served with Hamburger Rolls (Homemade recipe-so good! )$22

Vegetarian

• Seasonal Vegetable Risotto with Herbs, Shallots, and Goat Cheese $24
• Asparagus Frittata $22
• Asparagus and Mushroom Tarts over wilted Arugula $24
• Spiced Carrot and Zucchini Quinoa $20
• Spring Vegetable Quinoa Risotto $24
(with Asparagus, Fava Beans, and Sugar Snap Peas)
• Vegetable Biryani $24
• Polenta with a Mushroom Ragout $22
• Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers with various Vegetables, and Parmesan $24
• Spanikopita Pie $24
• Spanish Rice with Beans $26
• Udon Noodle Stir Fry $26

Pastas

• Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna (Vegetarian) $30
• White Lasagna Al Forno (Vegetarian) $32
• White Lasagna Bolognese (Meat Sauce) $36
• Traditional Lasagna (Four Cheese) $28
• Macaroni & Cheese (with Broccoli and Bacon) $30
• Baked Ziti $28
• Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter $30
• Tagliatelle with Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini, and Mozzarella $28
• Pasta with Goat Cheese, Lemon, Asparagus, and Artichokes $28
• Baked Penne with Farmhouse Cheddar and Braised Leeks $32
• Baked Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Three Cheeses $32

Pork

• Meatballs in Pomegranate Sauce with Orange-Almond Couscous,& Sautéed Spinach $38
• Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage and Apples $32
• Pork Tenderloin with Tomato-Peach Compote and Rice Pilaf $36
• Pork and Pineapple Teriyaki $28
• Rosemary-Mustard Crusted Pork Loin with Potato Gratin and Asparagus $42
• Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Mexican Chili Sauce, and Black Beans $30

Beef

• Shepherds’ Pie $25
• Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots $28
• Stuffed Bell Pepper w/ Ground Beef, Apricots, Almonds, Jasmine Rice $28
w/ Aromatic spices
• Beef with Broccoli and Red Peppers in an Orange Asian Sauce $26
• Filet Mignon, with Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Asparagus $30
• Red-Wine and Mushroom Braised Pot Roast $30
• Beef Stew with Red Wine $28
• Beef Bourguignon with Parslied Noodles $34
• Braised Beef Short Ribs w/ Herbed Polenta & Horseradish
Cream Sauce $36
• Warm Flank Steak w/ Mint and Cilantro, with baja rice and beans $24
• Sirloin Steak Au Poivre with a Dijon Cream Sauce $34
• Grilled Flank Steak w/ Roasted Corn & Tomatoes w/ Chimichurri $22
• Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Tomatoes, & Rosemary $26
• Steak Tacos, w/ sautéed peppers & onions, tortillas on side $32
• Macaroni and Beef $26
• Bolognese Sauce $22
• Mini Meat Loaves with Mashed Potatoes, and String Beans $26
• Greek Meatballs with Onion and Tomato $26
• Enchilada Trio (4-Beef, 4- Chicken and 4-Veggie) $36

Veal

• Veal Picatta/ Marsala over Angel Hair with Haricot Verts $32
• Veal Roulades with Spinach and Gruyere over a Farro Ragout $34

Lamb

• Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricot Cous Cous $32
• Grilled Lamb Skewars with an Herbed Yogurt Sauce Rice Pilaf and Zucchini $34
• Zucchini Stuffed with Lamb, with Currants and Toasted Pinenuts $32
• Lamb and Eggplant Shepherds Pie $30
• Moussaka, Lamb & Eggplant Layered Casserole with Potatoes, Béchamel Sauce) $32
• Pastitsio, Greek Lasagna with Lamb and a Béchamel Sauce) $30
• Lamb Burgers stuffed with Feta, Tzakiki on Side $18

Fish

• Garlic Tomato Shrimp $26
• Shrimp Quesadillas $12 for 10” quesadilla
• Shrimp Scampi with Green Onions and Orzo $26
• Roast Shrimp with Carrot Curry, Wilted Spinach and Cous Cous $32
• Cod Cakes with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes $30
• Swordfish Kebobs with Lemon-Parsley Vinaigrette with Zucchini and Spinach $40
• Seared Tuna with a White Beans and Fennel Ragout and
Wilted Arugula $36
• Mustard Roasted Tilapia with Capers with Asparagus $30
• Lemon-Paprika Tilapia with Potato Mash $28
• Seared Scallops on Saffron Scented Pureed Squash and Asparagus $34
• Seared Scallops over Wilted Spinach and a Mustard
Brandy Cream Sauce $36
• Grilled Scallops with Lobster Corn, and Tomato Hash with Tarragon $40
• Sea Bass with Moroccan Vegetables and Chili Sauce Fish $36
• Stuffed Sole with Spinach and Tomato Confit $30
• Potato Crusted Halibut with Wilted Spinach $36
• Fish en Papillote with Zucchini and Lemon $32
• Roast Salmon with Blueberries and Wild Rice $40
• Raspberry Glazed Salmon Filets and Roasted Potatoes $40
• Monkfish with a Ratatouille $38

Desserts

• Pumpkin Spiced Cake $25
• Apple Cake or Ginger Glaze $25
• Peach or Apple Cobbler with a Crumb Topping $28
• Individual Lemon Tarts $30/ ½ dz
• Cherry Almond Bread Pudding $32
• Best Ever Chocolate Brownies with White Chocolate Chunks $28
• Oatmeal Blueberry Bars $32/dz
• Cherry Clafoutis $25
• Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar and Rum $28
• Raspberry Buttermilk Cake $30
• Homemade Ice Cream $12/ qt
• Cookie Dough (Homemade Frozen) $25/2dz
• Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Bars $30/dz
• Brownies with Walnuts $28
• Lemon Raspberry Bars $32/dz
• Angel Food Cake with a Strawberry Purée $28
• Gingerbread Cake $25
• Chocolate covered Strawberries $24/dz
• Minted Fruit Salad $15/qt

top of page

Meat and poultry is good for four to six months; fish for three to four.
Frozen foods, once thawed, should not be re-frozen;
the taste and texture will suffer.