--- title: Family Birthday Dinner Menu & Review | Chef Ana description: A family birthday dinner with fig crostini, lobster tails, filet mignon, raspberry cheesecake tartlets, photos, video and a client review. canonical: https://personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-family-birthday-private-dinner/ language: en-US --- [Private Dining Portfolio](/portfolio/private-dining/) # Family Birthday Dinner A family birthday dinner menu with fig crostini, grilled shrimp, lobster tails, rosemary-garlic filet mignon, and raspberry cheesecake tartlets. Date October 21, 2026 Dishes 11 ![Lobster tails on a serving board beside an heirloom tomato salad.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/lobster-tails-and-tomato-salad.jpg) Lobster tails and the tomato salad. ![Sliced beef filet mignon with green sauce beside broccolini.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/filet-mignon-and-broccolini.jpg) Filet mignon and broccolini. ![Raspberry tartlets displayed beside a printed dinner menu.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/raspberry-tartlets-and-printed-menu.jpg) 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.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/chef-carrying-appetizer-tray.jpg) The chef bringing appetizers to the display. ![A chef stands behind a kitchen island with appetizers and flowers.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/chef-centered-at-kitchen-island.jpg) The chef at the kitchen island. ![Gloved hands arrange small appetizers on a tiered display.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/chef-arranging-small-appetizers.jpg) 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. Watch kitchen preparation and the finished family birthday dinner dishes. ## Event Gallery Fig crostini, lobster tails, filet mignon, broccolini, raspberry desserts and the printed dinner menu. ![Individual raspberry cheesecake tartlets on decorated plates.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/raspberry-cheesecake-tartlets.jpg) Raspberry cheesecake tartlets. ![Fig crostini arranged on a white serving platter.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/fig-crostini-platter.jpg) Fig crostini for the appetizer course. ![A bowl of smooth potato purée topped with chopped chives.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/truffle-potato-puree.jpg) Truffle potato purée. ![Smoked salmon pastries on a tiered white display.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/smoked-salmon-vol-au-vents.jpg) Smoked salmon vol-au-vents. ![Raspberry tartlets around a printed dinner menu on the table.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/tartlets-beside-printed-menu.jpg) Dessert beside the printed menu. ![Broccolini topped with toasted almonds on a serving platter.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/broccolini-with-almonds.jpg) Broccolini with almonds. ![Tomato and burrata salad with greens and herbs in a white bowl.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/heirloom-tomato-and-burrata-salad.jpg) Heirloom tomato and burrata salad. ![Sliced beef filet mignon arranged around a bowl of green sauce.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/sliced-filet-mignon-platter.jpg) The sliced filet mignon platter. ![A kitchen island set with appetizers and individual raspberry tartlets.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/appetizer-and-dessert-table.jpg) Appetizers and desserts on the island. ![Lobster tails arranged on a rectangular white serving board.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/lobster-tails-on-serving-board.jpg) Lobster tails ready to serve. ![A chef stands behind the kitchen island with prepared dishes.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/chef-at-birthday-dinner-island.jpg) The chef behind the completed display. ![A printed dinner menu beside a raspberry tartlet on a plate.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/printed-menu-and-raspberry-tartlet.jpg) The printed menu and dessert. ![A closer view of lobster tails on a white serving board.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/lobster-tails-close-view.jpg) A closer view of the lobster tails. ![A raspberry tartlet topped with berries on a decorated plate.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/raspberry-tartlet-close-view.jpg) A raspberry tartlet close up. ![Melon and mozzarella skewers with basil on a raised platter.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/melon-mozzarella-skewers.jpg) Melon and mozzarella skewers. ![Fig crostini displayed on a white platter on the kitchen island.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/fig-crostini-on-island.jpg) Fig crostini on the appetizer table. ![Overhead view of raspberry tartlets around a printed menu.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/oct21-26/raspberry-desserts-from-above.jpg) Raspberry desserts from above. 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 ## Planning a Family Dinner? Tell us the occasion and the flavors you enjoy. We can plan a private dinner menu for your table. 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