COURSE OFFERINGS
Derek can provide 3-5 course meals for your next dinner gathering or small get-together. We focus on Italian with PNW Menus and using high quality ingredients. Menu samples are provided on request.
$125 Per person, 6 person minimum. 16 max.
$150, 6 person minimum. 16 max
$185 Per Person, 4 person minimum, 16 max
$285 minimum + cost of Groceries 5 meals 2-4 servings
3-Course Family-Style Dinner
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Price: $125 Per Person (6-person minimum, 16 maximum) [local]
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Format: Generous, artisanal platters passed around the table for an authentic, lively Italian feast [local].
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Antipasto (Starter):
The Tuscan Gathering Board – A curated display of thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma, aged Asiago, and Pecorino Romano, paired with marinated artichoke hearts, castelvetrano olives, and grilled focaccia [local]. -
Primo & Secondo (Served Together):
Hand-Rolled Vodka Rigatoni – Fresh egg pasta crafted on-site, tossed in a velvety San Marzano tomato cream sauce with a touch of crushed red pepper [local].
Served alongside Pan-Seared Chicken Saltimbocca with fresh sage, wrapped in crispy prosciutto and finished with a bright white wine-lemon reduction [local]. -
Dolce (Dessert):
Traditional Venetian Tiramisu – Delicate house-made ladyfingers soaked in dark espresso and Kahlúa, layered with whipped mascarpone cream and dusted with premium cocoa [local].
4-Course Family-Style Dinner
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Price: $150 Per Person (6-person minimum, 16 maximum) [local]
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Format: An elevated, multi-stage family feast that introduces a dedicated signature starter [local].
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Antipasto (First Course):
House-Crafted Italian Meatballs – Tender beef and pork meatballs simmered for hours in rich pomodoro sauce, finished with hand-torn organic basil and shaving of 24-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano [local]. -
Insalata (Second Course):
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata – Vibrant local heirloom tomatoes, creamy imported Italian Burrata, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic glaze, served with toasted garlic crostini [local]. -
Il Primo & Secondo (Third Course):
Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle with Wild Mushroom Ragù – Freshly cut ribbons of pasta tossed in a deeply savory, buttery reduction of cremini and shiitake mushrooms with fresh thyme [local].
Served alongside Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallions finished with a rich Chianti wine reduction and blistered rosemary fingerling potatoes [local]. -
Dolce (Fourth Course):
Deconstructed Espresso Tiramisu – Served elegantly in glass coupes with layered espresso-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and dark chocolate curls [local].
5-Course Private Dining Experience
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Price: $175 Per Person (6-person minimum, 16 maximum) [local]
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Format: Your choice of Family-Style or a formal Individual Plated restaurant experienceindividually styled and served course-by-course by Chef Derek [local].
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Aperitivo (First Course):
Artisanal Crostini Duo – Whipped goat cheese with local figs and hot honey, paired with a classic heirloom tomato, garlic, and fresh basil bruschetta [local]. -
Antipasto (Second Course):
Chef Derek's Signature Meatballs – Slow-simmered in rich pomodoro, served over a smear of creamy, herb-infused ricotta with house-made grilled focaccia [local]. -
Il Primo (Third Course):
Hand-Rolled Vodka Rigatoni – Made fresh on your kitchen island, tossed in a vibrant San Marzano vodka sauce and topped with fresh, creamy stracciatella cheese [local]. -
Il Secondo (Fourth Course):
Chianti-Glazed Beef Tenderloin – Premium center-cut tenderloin seared to perfect medium-rare, served over a bed of buttery, slow-whipped polenta and pan-roasted garlic broccolini [local]. -
Dolce (Fifth Course):
Maple Pot de Crème – Silky, rich baked maple custard served cold in individual glass jars, topped with a pinch of flaky sea salt and fresh seasonal berries [local].
DINING WITH DEREK
A Culinary Journey
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Derek made a fabulous meal at our home, celebrating a milestone birthday! The ingredients were fresh and the food was wonderful. And I learned a thing or two....would have Derek come back in a heartbeat!
- Kristi Kremer











