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“Always Handcrafted From Scratch,
No Exceptions”
SMW Inspired is a private chef for hire service with 25 years of international experience providing a contemporary,
refined, metropolitan approach to private functions. Dedicated to craftsmanship
beyond expectation, we are located in but not limited to Palm Springs.
With our global network of purveyors and deep experience that Chef Stephen provides,
SMW Inspired clients will delight in the attention to detail in menus, style,
presentation, and flavor.
Inquire for Holiday Parties
For more information please visit visit our website:
smwinspired.com
2019/2020
Canapés & Small Bites
Raw Bar East Coast Oysters
West Coast Oysters Prawn Cocktail
Local Crab Claws Local Sea Urchin Maine Lobster
Newport Ceviche King Crab
Served With Classic Sauces Over Ice on a Tiered Platter
Caviar
Russian Black Osetra Russian Golden Osetra Israeli Golden Osetra
Russian Kaluga California Sturgeon Smoked Trout Roe
Served over Ice With Accoutrements
Whipped Ricotta Toast, Market Squash & Herbs Shaved Green Salad Tart, Shallot Confit Dressing Buffalo Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Ginger, Basil
Comté Gougères Fresh From the Oven Swiss Chard Fritter, Pecorino & Lemon
Crispy Potato Puff & Tapenade Aioli Coachella Artichoke Tart, Lemon-Chicory Relish
Savory Market Vegetable Eclair
Avocado Spoon, Hazelnut, Lime & Sesame Market Squash Fritter & Italian Salsa Verde
Cauliflower Spoon, Caper, Raisin & Lime Smoked Eggplant & Walnut Crouton
Herb Falaffel & Spiced Almond Yogurt Pumpkin Toast, Toasted Garlic, Chili & Sage
Tempura Spinach & Spicy San Marzano Tomato Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Vegetarian Vegan
Tuna Tartare Spoon, Avocado, Yuzu & Radish Shrimp Cocktail, Tomato, Coriander & Dill
King Crab, Grapefruit & Poppy Cured Salmon, Green Apple, Mustard, Lime
Savory Lobster Eclair, Lemon Aioli, Celery Salad Real Deal Crab Cake, Sauce Remoulade
Buffalo Shrimp Skewer, Blue Cheese & Scallion
Fish & Shellfish Poultry & Meat
Chilled Chicken & Apple Waldorf Tartlet Filet Mignon Crouton & Horseradish Cream Spiced Lamb Skewer, Tzatziki, Feta & Lemon
Buttermilk Chicken & Sourdough Waffles Crispy Pork Belly Brochette
Bacon-Onion Tart, Gruyere Cheese Mini French Dip Sandwiches
“Always Handcrafted From Scratch.
No Exceptions”
“If You Don’t See It, We Can
Source It”
Market Broccoli, Local Date & Hazelnut Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Spicy Mustard & Apple
Romaine, Buttermilk, Snow Peas & Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Sour Cherry & Aged Goat Cheese
Coachella Artichoke, Arugula & Pecorino Greek Salad, Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette
The Best Green Salad, Shallot Confit & Sherry Vinegar Grilled Autumn Vegetable Panzanella
Farmers Market Citrus & Avocado, Poppy Dressing
Real Lobster Bisque & Whipped Creme Fraiche Farmers Market MInestrone, Herb Pesto
Chilled Organic Yogurt, Cucumber & Grape Newport Bouillabaisse & Rouille Crouton
Chicken Pho, Cilantro, Mint & Green Onion Cauliflower, Almond, Lemon & Brioche Chilled Gazpacho of Market Vegetables
Tuna Tartare, Avocado & Yuzu-Mustard Vinaigrette Grilled Spanish Octopus, Fennel Salad & Salsa Verde Manila Clams, Shallot, Lemon Thyme & White Wine
Cured Salmon, Green Apple & Lime Tart of Market Vegetables & Herb Pistou New England Lobster Roll, Butter Lettuce
Goat Cheese Panna Cotta, Pickled Beet & Hazelnut Classic Steak Tartare, Waffle Cut Potato Chips
Appetizers Salad
Soup Handmade Pasta Fresh Gluten Free Pasta On Request
Cheese & Charcuterie
Cowgirl Triple Cream (Cow) Midnight Moon (Sheep)
Parmesan-Reggiano (Cow)
Pecorino Romano (Sheep)
12-Month Manchego (Sheep)
Boucheron (Goat)
Prosciutto di Parma Hot Soppressata Salumi Calabrese Waygu Bresaola
Chicken Liver Paté Classic Rillette
Served With Country Bread, Fruit Preserves, Mustards & Pickles
Market Squash Tortellini, Aged Balsamic & Sage Ricotta Gnocchi, Lobster Pomodoro
Cavatelli, Broccoli, Tomato, Garlic & Capers 7 Layer Vegetable Lasagna, Buffalo Mozzarella
Papradelle, Veal Ragu & Rye Gremolata Classic Linguine & Clams
Spaghetti & Shrimp Scampi Farmer’s Market Primavera
Salads, Soups, Appetizers & Pasta
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“Always Handcrafted From Scratch.
No Exceptions”
Freshly Made Tofu, Shitake, Smoked Soy & Crispy Onion Sweet and Sour Eggplant & San Marzzano Tomato
Cauliflower Steak, Smoked Pepper Romesco & Lemon Vegetable Provençal, Basil Pistou & Pine Nuts
Spiced Baby Carrots, Wheat Berries & Sour Cherry Pumpkin Ravioli, Chestnuts, Toasted Garlic & Aged Balsamic
Fricassee of Wild Mushrooms, Celery Root & Thyme Local Ricotta Ravioli, Glazed Market Vegetables
Lacquered CA Black Cod, Celery Root & Scallion Newport White Seabass, Cauliflower, Almond & Lime
Crispy Skin Salmon, Red Wine, Parsnip & Lemon Newport Snapper, Green Olive, Fennel & Potato
Seared Sea Scallops, Caper, Raisin & Lime Stuffed Maine Lobster, Garlic & Herb Breadcrumbs
Sautéed Prawns, Market Squash, Garlic & Rosemary
Fish & Shellfish Vegan & Vegetarian
Crispy Pekin Duck Legs, Chinese Pancakes & Hoisin Lemon-Rosemary Chicken, Roasted Roots & Herbed Jus
Spiced Duck Breast, Broccoli, Endive & Cranberry CA Quail, Spiced Carrots, Pear & Buttermilk Potato
Meat
Filet Mignon Steak Diane, Gratin Savoyard Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Italian Salsa Verde
Prime NY Strip Steak, Shallot Confit, Bordelaise French Veal Chop & Mushroom Fricassee
Crispy Pork Belly, Potato Puree & Mustard Jus Red Wine Short Rib, Celery Root, Garlic & Thyme
Seasonal Specialties (Special Order Only)
Alba White Truffle (Nov-Feb)
Perigord Black Truffle (Dec-Feb)
Live CA Spiny Lobster (Nov-Mar)
Live King Crab (Nov-Mar)
Live Langoustines (Dec-Feb)
We can also procure direct from Japan’s famed Tsukiji
fish market. Please inquire!
Entrees & Main Courses
“If You Don’t See It, We Can
Source It”
Poultry
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Large Format & Specialties Please Allow 10-Day Notice
Whole Roasted Newport Dock Fish With Flavors Of Your Choice Serves 2-8 (Can do larger depending on oven size)
Salt Crusted Rack Of Lamb, Rosemary Jus, Fresh Mint Jelly Serves 2-8
Whole Crispy Chinese-Style Newport Snapper Serves 2-6 (We bring our outdoor wok)
Swiss Chard & Cornbread Stuffed Porchetta Serves 6-18 (Can do larger depending on oven size)
Espresso Cured Venison Saddle, Chive Spatzle, Spiced Squash, Citrus Braised Red Cabbage & Venison-Maple Sausage
Serves 12-18
Roasted Prime Rib, Yorkshire Pudding, Au Jus Serves 12-16
Truffled Chicken Cooked In Brioche Serves 2-6
(Early arrival needed for prep time, convection oven required)
Chatuaubriand Rossini, Faux Gras, Madeira, Black Truffle Serves 2-12
“If You Don’t See It, We Can
Source It”
“Always Handcrafted From Scratch.
No Exceptions”
Mediterranean Feast Whole Fish, Octopus, Lamb, Salads, Flatbread, Sauces
Serves 4-18
Classic Lobster Thermidor Gratin Overnighted Mushrooms, Cognac & Lobster Velouté
Serves 2-8 (Convection oven required)
Breakfast & Brunch
Real French Toast Spiced Bourbon Soak
Quinoa & Chia Porridge Coconut, Banana & Lime
27-Ingredient Overnight Oats Almond Milk, Yogurt & Berries
Sourdough Waffle Market Fruit
Market Vegetable Quiche Petite Salad
Vegetable Hash Potato, Market Peppers, New Onion, Herbs
Mushroom & Brown Rice Bowl Fried Egg, Crispy Kale, Toasted Sesame
Mediterranean Breakfast Tomato, Cucumber, Feta, Hummus, Soft Egg, Red Onion
French Crepe & Soft Scrambled Egg Fillings of your choice
Cured Salmon Everything Gougéres, Green Apple Salad
Whipped Ricotta Toast Autumn Squash, Swiss Chard, Pomegranate Blueberry-Multigrain Pancakes
Orange Blossom Syrup
Maine Lobster Omelet Gruyere Cheese, Fin Herbs, Hollandaise
Local Avocado Toast Tomato, Almond, Chamomile & Chili
Rolled Thai Shrimp Omelet Aromatic Herbs, Bang-Bang Sauce
Bacon & Parsley Soufflé 10-MInute Tomato Sauce
(Convection oven required)
Spaghetti Carbonara Farm Eggs, Smoked Bacon, Parmesan
Bacon, Egg & Kale Sandwich Midnight Moon Cheese, Brioche Bun
“Always Handcrafted From Scratch.
No Exceptions”
“If You Don’t See It, We Can
Source It”
Salted Caramel Trifle, Vanilla Genoise & Hazelnut Individual NY Cheesecake, Yuzu Gelee & Macerated Raspberries
Warm Apple Cider Crullers, Spiced Glaze & Crispy Cacao Nibs Soufflé with Flavors Of Your Choice
Farmer’s Market Citrus Salad, Lime Jelly & Margarita Sorbet Pear Tart, Almond Frangipane & Tart Frozen Yogurt
Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse, Banana Ice Cream & Brandy Snap Tuile Flambé Original Recipe Crepé Suzette & Citrus Cordials
Meyer Lemon Tart & Huckleberry Compote Coconut Bread Pudding & Lime Anglaise
Flourless Chocolate Cake & Vanilla Chantilly
Custom Speciality Cakes Are Available Through Our Trusted Baker
“Always Handcrafted From Scratch.
No Exceptions”
Desserts & Pastries
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