Chef MHAT LLC

02/01/2025

16/12/2024

Every now and again I get to create a meal that is so very special. This was one of those times. I am so incredibly appreciative of clients that trust me to create for them and curate an experience, and the cherry on top is that they are just wonderful people.

A huge shout out to Rashad who created the cocktails and executed service at the absolute highest level. I am so proud to have you on my team. And also a huge shout out to Jaclyn who jumped in to help behind the scenes, you were clutch and made the night seamless.

The menu & pairings are below. I also had one guest that had a fodmap restriction, so I created an entire menus to accommodate, those dishes are in the pictures. I firmly believe that every guest deserves to have an extraordinary experience, and I think we gave that to her as well.

Hors D'oeuvres
Classic Oysters on the Half Shell Mignonette & Cocktail Sauces
Paired with Perrier-Jouet Champagne

Butler Passed:
Lobster Bisque Shots
Sourdough Crouton & Créme

Hand Made Spanakopita
Spinach | Feta | Parmesan | Phyllo

Handcrafted Cocktails created by Rashad:
Old Fashioned
Limoncello Martini

1st Course:
Artichoke Soup with Black Truffle Brioche Crouton with Tuffle Butter Parmesan | Creme Fraiche Accent
Paired with: Famille Vincent Bourgogne Blanc 2022

2nd Course:
Homemade Poppy Seed Ravioli filled with Roasted Beels & Mascapone
Crispy Pancetta & Sage | Beurre Noisette
Paired with: Sauvion Vouvray 2022

3rd Course:
Braised & Roasted D'Arlagnan Rohan Duck Leg
Creamy Parmesan Polenta |
Italian Cherry & Sherry Gastrique
Paired with: Belle Glos – Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir 2022

4th Course:
Sticky Heritage Pork Belly | Thai Cucumbers
Crispy Chick Pea & Cocount Salad
Paired with: Cantina Zaccagnini - Montepulcino d'Abruzzo 2021

5th Course:
Arugula, Smoked Pears | St. Agur | Sugar & Spice Pecans | Lemon Horseradish Vinaigrette
Paired with: Les Hauts de Lagarde - Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2022

6th Course:
Mulligan Acres Premium Petite Filet, Sous Vide & Seared Maitre d'hotel Butter | Veal Demi Glace
Lobster Thermidor
Maine Lobster | Bubbling Béchamel | Tarragon Accents
Pommes Purée
Paired with: Orin Swift 'Machete' Red Wine 2020

Intermezzo
Blood Orange Granita

Dessert:
Apple Tarte Tatin with French Vanilla Ice Cream
Salted French Caramel, Golden Accents
Paired with: Chateau de Suiduirat Sauternnes 2018, Bordeaux, France

D'Artagnan
Urbani Truffles USA
Hooked Market & Kitchen

25/11/2024

What’s better than a classic Apple Tarte Tatin for a special occasion! I make mine with caramelized Granny Smith apples, buttery puff pastry, and my signature Salted French Caramel. Oh it’s so good!

25/11/2024

I’m kind of obsessed with making confit tomatoes & garlic lately . They’re just so good on everything!

19/11/2024

Stressed about hosting Thanksgiving? I'm offering a limited number of full Thanksgiving Dinner Drop Off Catering. Email me by 5pm Friday to reserve. Delivery is free within 20 miles, $10 beyond. I'll provide reheating instructions. Need extra sides, just let me know, I got you!

Now go have a cocktail and relax! And listen, if you want to tell them you made I won’t say a word! 😉

Email: [email protected] to order .

16/11/2024

A Harvest Bounty Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres display for an event this week at the Proctor’s GE Theatre Fenimore Gallery. I love when I get to create the event decor as well as doing the food and having clients that trust in my design vision.

The Menu:
Stationary Harvest Table

Golden Caramelized Baked Brie {V}
Triple Cream Brie | Curried Apple Cranberry Chutney in Puff Pastry Fruits, Berries, & Flatbreads
Covered in Caramelized Sugar and Dusted in Gold

A Curated Selection of Sliced Cured Meats, Pâtés, and Duck Rillets Classic Accouterments of Cornichons, Moutarde à la Anciene, Caper Berries

Crudité Display {V|GF}
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes | Lightly Blanched Asparagus | Red & Yellow Peppers Belgian Endive | Cumin & Toasted Coriander Dip
(Served in Individual Cups)

Hummus & Tapenade {V}
Classic Garlic Hummus, White Bean Hummus, Kalamata Olive Tapenade Served with Garlic Crostini

Shrimp Cocktail Display {GF}
With Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres:
Room Temperature / Cold

Endive Spears {V|GF}
Whipped Gorgonzola | Candied Walnuts

Salmon Roulade
Vodka Cured Salmon Gravlax, Whipped Lemon Crème Fraiche Dill Crepe |Salmon Roe

Chicken Satay Cones {GF}
Curry & Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers Butter Lettuce | Thai Peanut Drizzle

Butler Passed Hors D’oeuvres: Hot
Polenta Diamonds {V|GF}
Pan Seared Parmeasan Polenta Diamonds
Slow Roasted Tomato & Olive Compote| Balsamic Reduction | Basil

Hand Made Spanakopita {V}
Spinach | Feta | Parmesan | Phyllo

Bite Size Croque Monsieur
Housemade Sourdough | Ham | Gruyere Topped with Bubbling Béchamel & Gruyere

Lobster Bisque Shots
Poached Main Lobster | Garlic Crouton | Crème Fraiche

When we say at Chef MHAT that we produce Distinctive Events for Discerning Clients with Style You Can Taste, this is what we mean! Don’t you wish you were at that event!

09/11/2024

Cupcake Bouquets for Christian and his friends for opening night of Trip to the Moon at !
Everyone did a fabulous job! What a wonderful group of kids!

04/11/2024

Impromptu Bouquet Cupcakes

White & Double Chocolate with American Buttercream

03/11/2024

Woodland Creature Cupcakes for a Baby Shower. Friends I am obsessed with these! I can’t pick which one is my favorite, they are all just so cute! Which one is your favorite?

White Cake with American Buttercream and Double Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with American Buttercream

29/10/2024

A pretty floral Birthday Cake for a beautiful girl. Happy Birthday Vanessa!

Classic White Cake with Vanilla French Buttercream

26/10/2024

Gorgeous fall day today called for some impromptu pizza making outside , because you can never go wrong with teenagers and pizza!

26/10/2024

We’ve been for two weeks and I knew my husband would want a taste of Jamaica for his birthday! I broke out the marinade we brought home and fired up the , this just hit right! Now all we need are some gorgeous blue waters, palm trees and ocean breeze!

Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Sweet Plantains, Seasoned Rice & Beans, and a little Arugula Salad with Pickled Beets, Stilton and Candied Smoked Pecans . Rum punch was served and we finished with Tres Leches Cake.

19/10/2024

We always love to support the arts at Chef MHAT! It was our pleasure to provide chef’s selection of bite sized treats for Fusion, the annual anti-gala that supports the Albany Barn, Electric City Barn, and Artistry Studios.

If you were there tell us what was your favorite treat!
Magic Bars
Double Chocolate Cups with Bailey’s Buttercream or Chocolate French Buttercream
Strawberry Drop Biscuits
Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
Chef’s Signature Chocolate Chip
Cherry Pistachio Biscotti

17/10/2024

Holy god this pasta is amazing!! I saw it in this month’s ‘s feature on Chef Deau from and could not stop thinking about it! Yeah, no words just god damn delicious!

Cooked up some hot Italian sausage and added it into ‘s dish because you all know that he lives for the meats, but I kept mine vegetarian friendly . Subbed in a chiffonade of spinach because I didn’t have mustard greens on hand and did them up in the pickle, used ‘s to get things going making the sauce. Added a little basil chiffonade in at the end and a little zest & squeeze of lime. Otherwise I just stayed true to chef’s recipe. Happy food dance over here! Thanks Chef .au for sharing this with the world! 😊

28/09/2024

I just sent an update to today’s client saying, “In case you wondered how amazing your day is going to be 😁”.

She’s a beaut Clark!

09/09/2024

Something sweet to end the evening! Check out this yummy MHAT dessert buffet !

Tart au Citron
Lemon Tart with Graham Cracker Crust| Meringue Suisse Grillé | Meringue to look like sunflower

Chocolate Décadance {V|GF}
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey | Salted French Caramel Chocolate Ganache |Toffee Crunch

Cinnamon Sugar Caramel Apple Hand Pies Custom

Decorated Sunflower Sugar Cookies

Oatmeal Tart Cherry Cookies
Miniature Stone Fruit Galettes with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Billionaire Bars
Belgian Dark Chocolate | Roasted Hazelnut Pralinée| Shortbread | Sea Salt

Cherry Pistachio Biscotti