Luxury Dinner Party Sample Menus

Michelin Star Menus For Exquisite Evenings

At The Pickled Beet, we pride ourselves on customizing every menu and every dish for our clients. But we know that starting from a blank slate as you plan your next private chef dinner party isn’t always easy.

That’s why we also offer seasonal luxury dinner party sample menus that you can order as is or customize for you and your guests. Each menu below was developed to provide an unforgettable experience and is delivered by our talented Michelin-level chef that we will send to your home to prepare and serve your selected five-course dinner party.

Our Current Michelin-Level Private Chef Experiences

Every signature dinner party sample menu below begins with a thoughtfully curated five-course experience that gives you a clear starting point, with room to personalize. From ingredient sourcing to in-home preparation by a Michelin-level chef, expert plating, service, and kitchen cleanup, every detail is handled with care – so you can be fully present with your guests.

Friends gathered for dinner, toasting with red wine in stemmed glasses, representing The Pickled Beet's private chef dinner party sample menu called The Italian Experience.

Escape to Italy

Starting at $525/person

Min. 4 people

Amuse-Bouche

Parmesan & Truffle Arancini – Parmigiano Reggiano · black truffle aioli

I – Tuna & Burnt Eggplant

Black olive · confit tomato · Calabrian chili · basil oil

II – Delicata Squash

Brown butter · roasted mushrooms · Parmigiano · crispy sage · roasted chestnut and bacon

III – Branzino

Artichoke purée · charred lemon · Castelvetrano olive · salmoriglio sauce

IV – Braised Short Rib

Parmesan polenta · roasted cipollini onion · wild mushrooms · barolo wine jus

V – Tiramisù

Borghetti-soaked ladyfingers · whipped mascarpone · cocoa nib crumble

The Spanish Experience

Starting at $525/person

Min. 4 people

Amuse-Bouche

Croqueta de Jamón Ibérico – Jamón Ibérico · Manchego · smoked paprika aioli

I – Shrimp Scampi (gambas al ajillo)

Jumbo Shrimp · ajo blanco sauce · garlic chips · parsley

II – Wild Mushroom & Chestnut

Roasted wild mushrooms · chestnut velouté · crispy leek · goat cheese

III – Paella de Mariscos

Saffron bomba rice · Florida lobster · prawns · mussels · roasted pepper sofrito · saffron aioli

IV – Ibérico Pork Secreto

Charred Ibérico pork · parsnip purée · roasted quince · Pedro Ximénez jus

V – Chocolate & Churro

Dark chocolate crémeux · cinnamon churro crumble · orange zest · vanilla cream

South American Soiree

Starting at $525/person

Min. 4 people

Amuse-Bouche

Arepa – Avocado · tuna · aji amarillo · cilantro · crispy corn

I – Crudo

Aji amarillo · leche de tigre · avocado · crispy corn

II — Seafood – Butter-Poached Lobster

Brazilian coconut bisque · roasted corn · plantain crisp · cilantro oil

III — Arroz – Arroz con Pollo

Saffron rice · roasted chicken · sofrito · charred peppers · cilantro jus

 IV — Carne – Argentine Asado style Tenderloin

Chimichurri · smoked potato purée · charred vegetables · Malbec jus

V — Dulce – Dulce de Leche

Dulce de leche crémeux · banana caramel · alfajor crumble · vanilla ice cream

A Fall/Winter Experience

Starting at $525/person

Min. 4 people

I — Amuse/First – Scallop · Pear · Celery Root

Hokkaido scallop, compressed Asian pear, celeriac and vanilla purée, fig leaf oil, butternut beurre blanc and crispy bacon

II — Vegetable – Pumpkin · Black Truffle

Roasted kabocha, pumpkin seed praline, black truffle, brown-butter and chestnut espuma, aged balsamic 

III — Fish – Halibut · Safron · Sunchoke

Wild halibut, charred leek, saffron nage, sunchoke, champagne sauce, lemon oil

IV — Main – Pressed Short-Rib · Blackberry Jus · Maitake

Black angus short-rib, roasted maitake, blackberry jus, crispy kale, rosemary smoked maple and sweet potato puree

V — Dessert – Apple · Pecan · Caramel

Honeycrisp apple, pecan crémeux, salted caramel, buckwheat tuile, brown butter ice cream

Prefer to Create a Fully Custom Menu for Your Private Event?

When you have a vision and want to create a customized menu for your special gathering at home, we’d love to work with you. 

Fill out our private chef catering form, then we’ll schedule an intake call to discuss your event and the kind of experience you are anticipating. For custom menu design, we will collect a deposit and work with you to craft your personalized menu.

Our minimum commitment for an in-home private chef is $1,000.

An Elevated Thanksgiving Menu

In addition to the dinnery party sample menus above, we have recently added a new Gourmet American Harvest Menu for Thanksgiving. Enjoy this menu as is or customize it for you and your family.

“Dinner was perfect! I couldn’t have done it without The Pickled Beet team. Thank you!”

– Peggy M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I like a Michelin-level dinner party sample menu above but want to customize it?

No problem. Our curated private chef menus were developed for those who prefer starting from a sample menu rather than a blank slate. You can customize any course, any dish to accommodate your occasion, food preferences and/or special dietary needs.

What is the minimum order amount to have a private chef in my home?

Our minimum to send a private chef to your home for a dinner party is $1,000.

How do I book one of these sample luxury private chef dinner party experiences?

To book your dinner party, fill out our private chef catering form and tell us more about your occasion, the date you have in mind, and your needs. Indicate which signature menu experience you’d like, and any customizations, including special dietary needs and food allergies.

Next, we’ll schedule a call with you.

If you have questions or want to speak to us, please reach out via customerservice@thepickledbeet.com or call us at 305-388-3536.