VK Personal Chef Experience
Vanderkamp is partnered with local personal chefs to deliver a truly unique dining experience where you will feel like a celebrity for an evening.
The chef will come into your lodge to prepare a complete and custom meal. You will have the opportunity to participate in the preparation of the meal, learn about the ingredients being used, and enjoy a curated menu of locally sourced and seasonal food.
Accommodating Parties from 2-20
Restrictions: Chef needs 1 week advance notice
Pricing
Dinner pricing starts at $500 for a couple.
How it Works
Fill out the booking form.
Explore the sample menu below.
A Chef will reach out to discuss all the details of your experience.
Approve your proposed menu.
Pay a deposit to secure your date and time.
Sit back relax and leave the rest to our team!
Final payment is due at time of service.
Book My Experience
If you submit a form and do not hear back in 24 hours or less please reach out to info@vanderkampny.com.
Sample Menu Selections
Hors D' Oeuvre
Course One
Custom Charcuterie Board
Pan Seared Sea Scallops Wrapped in Canadian Bacon w/ a
Maple Brown Sugar Demi Glaze
Garlic Long Stem Artichokes Over Parsley Crostini
Garlic Compound Butter Covered Roasted
Red Pepper Bruschetta on a Baked Crostini
Citrus Lime Shrimp Ceviche w/ Tostones
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Flatbread
Authentic Mexican Guacamole
Shrimp Cocktail w/ Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
Prosciutto & Figs w/ Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnuts
Seared Ahi Tuna Wonton Towers w/ Cilantro Lime & Avocado Mousse
Fried Goat Cheese Balls w/ Tomato Jam
Lobster Roll Bites (Celery, Japanese Mayonnaise, Onion)
Five Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Poppers (Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, Cream, Panko)
Salad
Course Two
Strawberry Salad w/ Poppy Seed Drizzle
Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad
Tangy Berry Tossed Salad
Roasted Beet Salad w/ Pear and Walnuts
Heirloom Tomato w/ Feta & Weezy's Champagne Vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge w/ Crumbly Blue & Weezy's Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrees
Course Three
Ahi Tuna Filet-Sashimi Grade-Seared Pepper Rub-Wasabi
Whole King Crab Cluster-Drawn Butter-Split Shell
Blackened Halibut Filet Topped w/ Mango Salsa
Twin Maine Lobster Tails Butterflied Stuffed w/ Jumbo Lump
Maryland Blue Crab
Braised Bone-In Short Rib Truffle Green Peppercorn
Roasted Chicken Breast w/ Sherry Jus
Pecan Dusted Sea Bass w/Sweet Cream Butter Béchamel
Petite Filet Mignon w/ Garlic Herb Butter
Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles
Boneless or Bone in Ribeye & Caramelized Onions
We can make any steak Oscar style. Steak, Crab, Asparagus, Drizzled w/ Hollandaise Sauce
Chateaubriand White Wine in a Shallot Demi Glaze - Butter -Tarragon-lemon
Chicken Francaise - Sea Salt - Cracked Pepper - Butter - Lemon - Dry White Wine
Shrimp Scampi - Garlic Cloves - Lemon - Butter - White Wine - Crushed Red Pepper Over Linguine
Filet Mignon & U10 Pink Shrimp w/ a Vegetable Medley and Rice Pilaf
Pan-Seared Airline Chicken Breast w/ Roasted Butternut Squash Puree and Bok Choy
Pork Tenderloin over Parsnip Puree with a Maple Orange Balsamic Glaze
Seared Scallops over a Mediterranean Cous Cous and Kale
Old Bay & Herb Seared Salmon with Rice Pilaf and Creamed Spinach
Togarashi Dusted Ribeye with Sweet Potato Casserole and Creamed Spinach
Curry with Yams & Swiss Chard over Jasmine Rice
Sides
Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Bourbon - Torched Marshmallow
Sautéed Sweet Corn - Cilantro - Chopped Parsley
Roasted Brussel Sprouts - Garlic Clove - Sea Salt - Cranberry Reduction
Portobello Mushrooms - Garlic - Parsley - Thyme
Maryland Blue Crab Cake
Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon Mosto
Loaded Twice Baked Russet Potato - Cheddar - Bistro Butter - Sour Cream-Paprika - Chives
Yukon Gold Dauphinoise Potatoes - Heavy Cream - Garlic - Bay Leaves - Nutmeg - Gruyere Cheese
Southwest Style Collard Greens - Smoked Ham Hocks - Red Pepper Sauce -Garlic Cloves - Butter
Vegetable Medley - Shallots - Chives
Mushroom Risotto Primavera
Desserts
Course Four
Creme Brûlée (most requested)
Homemade Cheesecake w/ Fresh Fruit Compote
Classic Bananas Foster (2nd most requested)
Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecakes
Mascarpone Cream Mousse
Peach, Apple or Banana Tarte Tatin