Dallas Private Chef Dinners | Red Maple Catering
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Menu Samples

Discover a curated selection of menus designed to elevate any occasion—whether you're planning an intimate wedding, hosting a private chef dinner, organizing a corporate gathering, celebrating the holidays, or simply enjoying a beautifully delivered meal at home. We also offer thoughtfully crafted kids’ menus, late-night bites for when cravings hit, and convenient drop-off options ready to heat and enjoy.

Each menu highlights regionally inspired ingredients and bold, seasonal flavors—drawing from the culinary richness of both the Rockies and the Lone Star State. And what you see here is just the beginning. Our chefs are happy to customize every detail to reflect your unique preferences, style, and setting.

Browse the sample menus below and let us bring an unforgettable dining experience to life—wherever you are.

Dallas Private Chef Dinners

Please choose your favorites and we can customize your perfect dining experience. Menus start at $75++ per person for three courses per household. Food and beverage are subject to tax and service charges. A credit card is required to reserve an event. Minimum of 72 hours notice will be required for any cancellations.



Hors D'oeuvres




House Made Ricotta

soft herb salad | preserved lemon oil



Roasted Baby Beets

stracciatella | fennel pollen

Gluten free


Wild Forest Mushroom

chanterelle puree | celery heart

Dairy free


Caramelized Butternut Squash

apple & cranberries | pecan | sage

Dairy free
Gluten free


Tomato Bruschetta

garlic-ricotta | young basil | sicilian olive oil



Maple Leaf Duck Confit

colorado whiskey-peach preserves | cilantro



Sliced Cherry Tomato Skewer

basil | mozzarella | 12 year balsamic

Gluten free


Ahi Tuna Tacos

charred pineapple | ponzu | micro cilantro

Dairy free


Smoked Salmon Tartlet

dill-cream cheese | roe | petit greens



Thai Style Beef Lettuce Cup

lime-mint vinaigrette | wasabi tobiki

Dairy free
Gluten free


Lobster Tacos

wonton shell | tarragon aioli | celery leaves

Dairy free


Shrimp Ceviche Shooters

peruvian style | mango relish

Dairy free
Gluten free


Pimento Cheese Truffles

bacon jam | smoked almonds

Gluten free


Elk Tartare

quail egg | dijon | potato crisp

Dairy free
Gluten free


Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls

lemon grass soy dip

Dairy free
Gluten free


Traditional Beef Wellington

wild mushrooms | tarragon aioli | crispy herbs

Dairy free


Pan-Seared Diver Scallop

parmesan tuile | crispy pancetta | sweet pea puree

Gluten free


Colorado Lamb Meatball

lamb jus | parmesan

Dairy free


Southern Style Deviled Eggs

pickled red onion | scallion | fennel pollen

Dairy free
Gluten free


Elk Gougeres

parmesan espuma | espelette | lava salt



'Street Tacos'

pulled smoked pork | house made kimchi | black pepper relish

Dairy free


Merguez Spiced Lamb Burger

cucumber raita | toasted hawaiian roll

Dairy free


Char Siu Bun

pork belly | asian pickled cucumbers | bpr aioli

Dairy free


Warm Raspberry & Brie

raspberry jam | rosemary



Spinach-Artichoke Tarlets

boursin custard



Wild Mushroom Risotto Fritters

parmesan mornay



Bacon Wrapped Dates

smoked date puree | balsamic glaze | pistachio

Dairy free
Gluten free


Thai Chicken Satay

chili-soy peanut sauce

Dairy free


Mini Crab Cakes

olathe sweet corn gastrique

Dairy free


Pork Pot Sticker

scallion & yuzu vinaigrette

Dairy free


Mini Cubanito Sandwich

slow roasted pork | aged Swiss | dill pickle | mustard



Stuffed Mushroom Cap

boursin | crab

Gluten free


Pesto Shrimp Kabobs

heirloom tomato garlic chutney

Gluten free



Displayed & Plated Appetizers




Cheese & Charcuterie Display

local and imported | colorado-made salumi | house pickled vegetables | mustards and chutneys | crackers | crostinis

Customizable For Diet


Alpine Dips

ancho goat cheese dip | spinach & artichoke dip | crudités & assorted crusty breads for dipping



Fresh Tortilla Chips

roasted tomatillo | tomatillo salsa verde | guacamole

Dairy free
Gluten free


Vegetable Ricotta Gnocchi

butter braised baby carrots | foraged mushrooms | sugar snap peas | lemon-parsley gremolata

Dairy free


Octopus a la Plancha

blistered shishito peppers | green tomato romesco | thai basil

Dairy free
Gluten free


Short Rib Tortellini

honey glazed parsnips | tomato & apricot ragu | stracciatella



Yellowtail Sashimi

jalapeno | yuzu | cilantro

Dairy free
Gluten free


Ahi Tuna Carpaccio

yellowtail | pickled cucumber | caviar | avocado espuma | micro cilantro

Dairy free
Gluten free


Tuna Tartare

yellowfin tuna | avocado mousse | charred heirloom cherry tomato | micro cilantro | garlic breadcrumbs

Dairy free
Gluten free


Iced Seafood Display

jump shrimp | snow crab clows | seasonal oysters | pei mussels | atomic cocktail sauce cognac sauce | lemon wedges | cucumber mignonette

Dairy free
Gluten free


Apricot & Honey Pannacotta

frisee | ginger | wanut currant crostini

Gluten free


Cast Iron Seared Sea Scallops

corn puree | roasted baby heirloom tomatoes | sugar snap peas | shimeji mushrooms

Dairy free
Gluten free


Lobster Raviolo

caramelized fennel | pecorino cheese | garlic bread crumbs | watercress | brown butter



Ahi Tuna & Watermelon Carpaccio

compressed watermelon | herbed carrot & cucumber slaw | yuzu vinaigrette | sesame

Gluten free


Seared Atlantic Scallops

sweet corn puree | pancetta & herb salad | parmesan foam

Gluten free


Maple Glazed Pork Belly

chanterelle “risotto” | pickled blueberry | cilantro

Gluten free



Salads




Mulled Wine Poached Pear Salad

artisan lettuces | roasted walnuts | smoked blue cheese | champagne orange vinaigrette

Customizable For Diet


Romaine

bacon arugula pesto | crispy parmesan | lemon garlic dressing | white anchovy

Gluten free


Gem Lettuce Salad

shaved winter vegetables | pepitas | pomegranate vinaigrette

Dairy free
Gluten free


Butter Lettuce Salad

seasonal stone fruit | smoked local goat cheese | 12 year balsamic | brown butter crouton

Customizable For Diet


Heirloom Beet Salad

fruition farms feta | mint | grapefruit | frisee | honey sherry emulsion

Gluten free


The Wedge

candied bacon | pickled onion | heirloom tomato | radish | smoked blue cheese creamy shallot dressing

Gluten free


Watermelon Panzanella

house focaccia | whipped feta | pickled onion | heirloom tomato | watermelon basil vinaigrette

Gluten free


Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

granny smith | sun-dried blueberry | arugula | apple cider vinaigrette | marcona almonds

Dairy free
Gluten free


Harvest Salad

pomegranate | butternut squash | goat cheese | arugula | champagne vinaigrette

Gluten free



Soups




Colorado Game Chili

lamb bacon | elk sausage | duck confit | white cheddar | chipotle sour cream

Gluten free


Butternut Squash Puree

apple cider | brown butter | fresh thyme

Dairy free
Gluten free


Curried Carrot Bisque

honey sour cream | crispy chickpeas

Gluten free


Wild Mushroom Bisque

chive | peppercorn whip | roasted mushrooms

Gluten free


French Onion Soup

five onions | brandy | gruyere crouton



Parsnip & Cauliflower Veloute

candied pecans | blackberry




From The Sea




Cast Iron Roasted Sea Bass

olathe sweet corn & saffron puree | fava bean ragout | grapefruit butter

Dairy free
Gluten free


Miso-Marinated Sea Bass

twice baked potato | broccolini | miso lemongrass sauce

Gluten free


Grilled Salmon Filet

creamy leeks | white wine braised turnips | crispy capers | grapefruit

Gluten free


Pan Colorado Trout

wild rice crust | summer vegetables | saffron lemon cream

Gluten free


Colorado Striped Bass

charred broccolini | salt roasted potatoes | olathe sweet corn salad

Dairy free
Gluten free


Diver Scallops

beluga lentils | truffled lobster bisque | summer squash

Gluten free



From The Land




Dijon Herb Crusted Rack of Colorado Lamb

romanesco | rosemary sweet potato puree | pomegranate lamb jus

Gluten free


Peppercorn Crusted NY Striploin

haricot vert | crispy shallots | smoked blue cheese bread pudding | demi-glace

Gluten free


Grilled NY Striploin

truffle twice baked potatoes | charred brussel sprouts | red pepper chimichurri

Gluten free


Smoke Beef Tenderloin

rosemary fingerling potatoes | broccoli | roasted tomatoes | chimichurri

Dairy free
Gluten free


Smoked Kobe Flatiron Steak

twice baked potato | broccolini | chimichurri

Gluten free


Herb Rubbed Ribeye

confit sweet potato | grilled broccoli | blackberry demi-glace

Dairy free
Gluten free


Kalbi Style Prime Short Ribs

udon noodle | stir-fried vegetables | kimchi jus

Dairy free
Gluten free


48Hr Braised Prime Beef Short Ribs

ricotta polenta | summer vegetable | ratatouille | braised jus

Gluten free


Apple Cider Brined Organic Chicken Breast

grain mustard whipped potatoes | broccolini | sun-dried tomato jus | blistered cherry tomato

Gluten free


Wild Mushroom Stuffed Organic Chicken Breast

spinach | yukon gold whipped potatoes | confit leg | blackened tomato jus

Gluten free


Colorado Elk NY Striploin

toasted barley pilaf | wild mushrooms | rosemary blackberry pan sauce

Dairy free
Gluten free


Rocky Mountain Lamb Osso Bucco

chive potato puree | rosemary demi-glace | roasted brussel sprouts

Dairy free
Gluten free



Sweet Endings




Chocolate Pecan Tart 'Smore'

brown butter toasted graham crumbs | marshmallow gelato | cacao

Dairy free


NY Style Cheesecake

grand marnier strawberries | vanilla whip | fresh mint

Gluten free


Croissant Bread Pudding

white chocolate | berry gastrique | maple-bourbon syrup



Dark Chocolate Terrine

Julia Child’s mousse | spearmint | candied pecan | madagascar vanilla ice cream

Gluten free


Chef Nick's Carrot Cake

walnut brittle | maple syrup | sun-dried berries



Flourless Chocolate Cake

salted caramel | cocoa whip | raspberries

Gluten free


Bananas Foster Stuffed French Toast

caramelized banana | mascarpone | dark rum | cinnamon




Next Day Breakfast

Our chef will leave these in your fridge while we are with you for dinner so you have breakfast ready for the next morning!




Early Riser

sliced seasonal fruit platter blackberry & greek yogurt parfait cheddar ham & green chile breakfast burritos fresh salsa applewood smoked bacon



Jumpstart

bowl of berries homemade granola & local dried fruit muselix root vegetables & egg white quiche chicken apple sausage



Breakfast In The Mountains

seasonal fruit salad coconut milk apple cranberry yogurt cups bananas foster brioche stuffed French toast | maple syrup grilled country ham



Cast Iron Skillet Quiche

choose your ingredients: bacon | onion | gruyere cheese | spinach | red pepper | goat cheese | sun-dried tomato | roasted garlic | feta cheese

Gluten free


High Altitude Breakfast Sandwich

ciabatta bread | fried egg | grilled ham steak | white cheddar cheese



Base Camp Breakfast Sandwich

english muffin | fried egg | pork sausage patty | american cheese



Breakfast Burrito

scrambled egg | spicy hash browns | pepper jack cheese | salsa | sour cream



Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito

tofu | black beans | hash browns | salsa | sour cream


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