Chef Kathleen

15/04/2024

Happy Spring 2024! It's time to plan for family meals, events and parties!! Chef Kathleen has a fabulous line up of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and sides. We offer vegetarian, gluten free, low fat, low salt and low sugar options.

Here is a sample menu for Spring 2024~~

Spring Salad ~ Baby Arugula/Watercress/Fennel/Avocado

Soup ~ Chilled Pea/Basil Oil

Entree ~ Garlic Herb Chicken Breast/Dill/Rosemary with Baby Green Beans

Dessert ~ French Strawberry Tart

Chef Kathleen is a full-service personal chef company with over 15 years of experience!

Please contact us and let us help you plan your next event or family meal.

Taking reservations for Summer 2024 as well!

Bon Appetit!!

18/01/2024

Happy 2024!! It's time to start planning for Valentines Day! Chef Kathleen has a fabulous line-up of appetizers, entrees and desserts for you 😍🥰!
We are excited to help you plan your family meals, events and parties! And if you are thinking about a summer event, it's not too early to contact us!
Chef Kathleen is a full-service personal chef company, with over ten years of culinary and event planning experience.
Please check out our website www.chefkathleen.net. We will also help you with custom menus, including vegetarian, gluten free, low sugar/sodium as well as many other options.
**Sample Menu for a Valentine's party or dinner**
* Spinach Salad/ Strawberries/ Candied Walnuts
* Cog au Vin
* Duchess Potatoes
* Panna Cotta/ Raspberries
We look forward to planning your PERFECT meal or event!!

14/07/2023

Had a beautiful personal chef catered event last week in Lake Oswego! Great weather, gorgeous location and the client was happy with the results!!! Feel free to send an inquiry for any upcoming events or celebrations you would like a personal chef for in the Portland area!!!

21/03/2023

Happy Spring 2023!!!!

21/03/2023

Ready for Spring Luncheons and Picnics!

~ Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich
~ Cucumber Sandwich
~ Spring Salad/Arugula/Watercress/Fennel/Avocado
~ Basil/Mozzarella/Tomato/Orzo Salad
~ Spring Vegetable Crostini/Asparagus/Shaved Radish/Herbs
~ Goat Cheese Tart/ Thyme/Red Onion
~ Asparagus & Salmon Frittata
~ Mini Lemon Tarts/Raspberries
~ Iced Gingerbread Cake

Direct message for a free consultation!

01/03/2023

Chef Kathleen has some delicious options for your upcoming St Paddys day festivities!! We are a family-owned business and would love to make your Holidays , special events or celebrations amazing!! We have hand crafted a fun festive menu for this St Paddys day, so please don't hesitate to inquire for a quote!!
~Traditional Lamb Stew
~Potato/Leek Soup
~Irish Soda Bread
~Spring Greens Salad
~Shepard's Pie
~Colcannon Puffs/Potato Mash/Scallions/Baby Kale
~Corned Beef Sandwich/Coleslaw/Swiss Cheese/Irish Dressing
~Beer Cheese Sliders
~Andes Brownies
~Irish Cream Cake

15/02/2023

Personal Chef Kathleen has some DELICIOUS new items for Spring 2023! Birthday parties, celebrations, Oscar viewing parties, picnics and more!

~Small Plates

*Two mini crabcakes
*Two jumbo shrimp
*Both with remoulade sauce and tartar sauce atop mixed spring greens

~Main Menu

*Mixed Green Salad/Candied Walnuts/Gorgonzola/Sliced Apple/Champagne Vinaigrette

*Petite Filet Mignon/Bacon/Bearnaise Sauce
Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted Broccolini

*Pan-Seared Salmon/Cajun or Lemon-Dill
Baby New Garlic Potatoes
Roasted Broccolini

*Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Sweet Potato Fries or Roasted Green Beans

~Dessert

*Mini Apple Tart
*Double Chocolate/Raspberry Filled Cupcakes

Please contact for pricing and to book your next event!!

11/12/2022

Happy Holidays from all of us at Chef Kathleen!!! We are offering an appetizer and dessert menu for your holiday entertaining! Here is a list of the delicious possibilities!!!!!

Savories:

Brie/Cranberry Bites
Domestic Cheeses/Crackers/Fig Jam
Baby Crab Cakes/Seafood Sauce
Crostini/Bacon Jam/Cream Cheese
Mini Meatballs/Raspberry Jam/Ginger/Chili Sauce

Sweets:

Grand Marnier Mousse
Mini Cheesecakes/Berry Topping
Double Chocolate Brownies

We are more than happy to customize your appetizer and dessert menus as well!!!!!

08/11/2022

Thanksgiving is just 17 days away! Here are some great menu ideas from Chef Kathleen that will make life easier and ALOT more delicious! All you need to provide is the Turkey or a main dish of your choice!

~Appetizers~

~Brie/cranberry bites
~Roasted rosemary nuts
~Harvest salad/candied walnuts/blue cheese crumbles/pear

~Sides~

~Sweet potato casserole
~Mushroom/leek bread pudding
~Cauliflower blend mashed potatoes
~Green bean/parsley/lemon/parmesan/pine nuts
~Butternut squash/mac and cheese

~Desserts~

~Pumpkin mousse tarts
~Apple crumble
~Assorted fall cookie tray

Let us customize the perfect Thanksgiving Day for your family and guests!!

12/10/2022

Its Fall ya'll ~ Time for comfort food!!

We have delicious appetizers and entrees for our favorite time of year!!

~butternut squash/apple soup
~herb/garlic bread
~autumn salad/gouda/apple
~grilled cheese/pear/brie
~carrot/ginger soup shooters
~niçoise salad cups
~polenta/goat cheese/pesto/sundried tomato rounds
~pumpkin and ghost spice cookies

We look forward to creating a great experience for you and your family or event!

21/09/2022

Get ready to cheer on your favorite teams!! We have a fabulous lineup of appetizers and main meals for all your game days this year! Some of our favorites:

~ "Football" meatloaf and twice baked potatoes
~ Sliders (pork, beef, chicken, veggie)
~ Sandwich bar with meat and veggie options
~ Our famous guac nachos
~ Veggies with choice of dips in a sourdough bread bowl
~ Wings (buffalo, bbq, deviled)

Let us customize the PERFECT party or game day! Stay tuned for Thanksgiving and Holiday ideas! Be sure to reserve early!! CHEERS!!!!

15/09/2022

Chef Kathleen and her spirited team are excited to help you put on a fun and scary Halloween party! The party can be for children (with cookie decorating) or adult themed with delicious appetizers or full menu. Here is just a sample:

~mummy dogs
~mini pizzas
~mac and cheese bar
~devils on horseback shrimp or chicken skewers
~deviled eggs
~Halloween cookies and cupcakes tray
~scary punch

Please send us a direct message with any questions or inquiries! Have a wonderful start to the Fall season!!

15/08/2022

Hello from Chef Kathleen and the crew! It's almost time to think about Autumn..... and Autumn entertaining!!! We have come up with a wonderful line-up of tasty fall treats to make it fun and easy!!!!

Pumpkin Risotto with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
Tomato Rustic Tart
Sweet Potato/Black Bean Casserole
Chicken Meatball Piccata
Apple/Fennel Gratin
And for a late summer finale:
Mango Shrimp Ceviche

We are looking forward to helping you with a great party, family dinner or a fun late summer picnic!!!

07/03/2022

Special Easter Brunch!!!
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Baby Leek/Stilton Cheese Tart
French Toast Casserole
Fruit Compote
Bacon

Special Easter Dinner!!!
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Butterflied Moroccan Leg of Lamb
Couscous Pilaf/Currants
Broccolini/Sea Salt/Garlic
Hot Cross Buns/Mini Croissants
Lemon Curd Mini Tart
or
Raspberry/Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Special Vegetarian Easter Dinner!!!
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Apple/Asparagus/Watercress Soup
Spinach/Ricotta/Asparagus Gnocchi
Hot Cross Buns
Rustic Apple Tart/Caramel

Please contact us for a truly wonderful Easter meal!!!!

And be sure to check out www.ChefKathleen.net for other menu ideas!!!!

Happy Easter!!!!

21/02/2022

Hey guys! It's almost a month until Spring- YAY!!!!

With all the upcoming celebrations, Chef Kathleen is ready to help! Check out our latest appetizer menu!

~Rosemary Potato Chips
~Apple Gorgonzola Bacon Bites
~Grilled Cheese/Bacon/3 Cheeses
~White Bean Tahini puree/Toasted Pita
~Cheese/Blackberry Skewer/Honey
~Domestic Cheeses/Crackers/Fig Jams
~Mini Spinach/Mushroom Quiches
~Baby Crab Cakes/Remoulade Sauce/Lime Aioli
~Bacon Jam/Cream Cheese/Honey/Crostini
~Raspberry/Ginger/Mini Meatballs
~Mini Tarts/Blue Cheese/Pear/Caramelized Onion
~Shrimp Puffs/Scallions/Dill

As Always, we can work with you to customize menus! Looking forward to helping you create the perfect Spring dining experience!

19/01/2022

Hope you are all having a great 2022! We are offering limited appetizers and desserts for the upcoming SUPERBOWL weekend festivities!! Please send us a DM and we can start planning for your fun weekend!!

17/11/2021

Just a reminder, its not too late to contact Chef Kathleen for some last minute Thanksgiving ideas. And of course, check out our regular menus and Christmas menus!! How about a cozy Christmas dinner for two or a family Holiday brunch? We are here to help! Happy Holidays!!

www.chefkathleen.net

We offer services that include, food shopping, on-site cooking, complete buffet or plating service, table setting, serving and clearing, rinsing of rental service ware or rinse and stack your own table service.

08/11/2021

Savor the Season with our added Holiday menu choices. (and of course our regular menu choices!

Last Minute Thanksgiving sides- just add the turkey and taters!!!!
*Fresh cranberry sauce/orange zest
* Cheese plate/3 domestic cheeses/baguette/crackers/grapes
* Veggie tray/carrots/celery/cauliflower/pickles/olives/dip
* Turkey Gravy
* Parmesan Crescent Rolls
* Petite Green Beans/crispy onions/roasted garlic mushroom sauce
* Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Please order by Nov 17th for delivery on Nov 24th

Holiday Tea
Choice of 2 kinds of tea
Peppermint
English Breakfast
Green Tea
Ginger/Lemon

Holiday Cookie Tray

Petite Dessert Tray

Mini Sandwich Tray

Please allow one week for delivery

Please contact us for pricing on all of our menu items!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CHEF KATHLEEN!!!!!!!!!

05/09/2021

Fall and Winter Appetizers

Rosemary Potato Chips/Sour Cream/Caviar

Apple Gorgonzola Bacon Bites

Grilled Three Cheese/Bacon Mini Sandwiches

White Bean Tahini Puree/Toasted Pita Toasts

Domestic Cheeses/Crackers/Fig Jam/Grapes

Mini Spinach/Mushroom Quiches

Baby Crab Cakes/Remoulade and Lime Aioli Sauces

Raspberry/Ginger/Mini Meatballs

Blue Cheese/Pear/Caramelized Onion Mini Tarts

Shrimp Puffs

Deviled Eggs

Mini Caprese Skewers

05/09/2021

Welcome to Fall/Winter 2021!!!

We are now booking for events and services through the holidays.

We are offering custom made meal boxes, food shopping, cooking instruction, meal planning, meal prep, pantry organizing, herb and veggie garden designs, sports party catering, veggie/gluten free options and more!!

Please send us a DM with any questions you have!! Have a great rest of your day!!

20/06/2021

Chef Kathleen would like to wish all of our friends and family a Happy 4th and a fabulous 2021 Summer! Now that we can safely go back to celebrations and get togethers we invite you to check out www.chefkathleen.net for some yummy ideas! We can also work with you to customize a family picnic, garden party, beach party or any kind of event. Looking forward to being a part of the JOY of family and friends being together once again!!!!!

We offer services that include, food shopping, on-site cooking, complete buffet or plating service, table setting, serving and clearing, rinsing of rental service ware or rinse and stack your own table service.