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Family Birthday Dinner

A family birthday dinner menu with fig crostini, grilled shrimp, lobster tails, rosemary-garlic filet mignon, and raspberry cheesecake tartlets.

Date
Dishes
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Lobster tails on a serving board beside an heirloom tomato salad.
Lobster tails and the tomato salad.
Sliced beef filet mignon with green sauce beside broccolini.
Filet mignon and broccolini.
Raspberry tartlets displayed beside a printed dinner menu.
Raspberry tartlets beside the printed menu.

Behind the Scenes

In the Kitchen

The chef brings out appetizers and arranges the dishes at the kitchen island.

A chef carries a tray of small appetizers at a kitchen counter.
The chef bringing appetizers to the display.
A chef stands behind a kitchen island with appetizers and flowers.
The chef at the kitchen island.
Gloved hands arrange small appetizers on a tiered display.
Arranging appetizers for service.

Event Menu

Family Birthday Dinner

Appetizers

  • Fig Crostini

    Whipped lemon ricotta, Black Mission figs, roasted pistachios, and toasted baguette.

  • Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

    House cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.

  • Smoked Salmon Vol-au-Vent

    Flaky feuilleté pastry, smoked Atlantic salmon, whipped cream cheese, and gold leaf.

  • Melon Mozzarella Skewers

    Melon balls, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls.

Main Course

  • Lobster Tails

    Tender lobster, beurre noisette, and fresh herbs.

  • Rosemary-Garlic Beef Filet Mignon

    Sliced prime filet with Sicilian salmoriglio herb emulsion.

Sides

  • Truffle Potato Purée

    Black truffle oil, roasted garlic, and chives.

  • Charred Broccolini

    Marcona almonds, lemon zest, and extra-virgin olive oil.

  • Heirloom Tomato Salad

    Creamy burrata, wild arugula, fresh basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Mac & Cheese

    Elbow pasta, creamy three-cheese sauce, and golden toasted breadcrumbs.

Dessert

  • Raspberry Cheesecake Tartlets

    Buttery shell, whipped cream cheese filling, raspberry jam, and pistachio crumbs.

Menu created by Chef Ana

The Dinner On Film

Watch kitchen preparation and the finished family birthday dinner dishes.

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Watch kitchen preparation and the finished family birthday dinner dishes.

Words from the Table

Client Review

“We had Chef Ana cook for our family for my mom’s birthday. The appetizers, entrees, and dessert were just exceptional! She was very easy to work with in creating a menu that fit exactly what my mom as well as the entire family and kids would like. I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her to cook for us again!”
Lindsay DeMarr

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