Chef Giffin Orange County, CA
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Serve Safe Manager Level Certificate # 21090588
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Interview with Chef giffin
What is your favorite cuisine? I love all things Medertirranean. I specifically enjoy fish, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs. I additionally have a soft spot for comfort food. What are your guilty pleasures? Bread, bread, bread. I especially enjoy making and eating pizza. What are your kitchen staples? My go-to kitchen staples are parchment paper, a paring knife, tongs, and tasting spoons. What is a healthy diet? I believe a healthy diet is defined by moderation and staying active. I am passionate about letting people enjoy what they love in moderation. What hobbies do you pursue outside of the kitchen? When not working, I enjoy surfing, skiing, traveling, music, and supporting the local restaurant scene. What is the most important quality for a personal chef? The most important quality for a personal chef is being attentive to the customers desires. What have you learned from restaurant ownership? As important as the menu, cuisine, and atmosphere are to restaurant ownership, respecting the customer’s desires is by far the most important. Specialty Diet expertise
Specialty Diet Cuisine Expertise: Cancer Treatment Support, Keto, Whole 30, Kosher, Vegan, Low sodium, Low fat, Plant Based, Raw, Atkins, Paleo, Vegetarian, Allergies & Sensitivities, Dash, and Mediterranean Education & Experience
Chef Giffin began his 20+ year culinary career working at a local restaurant in college. He attended culinary school soon after and has been attached to the kitchen ever since. Giffin has worked in a multitude of kitchens up and down the west coast, amassing a wide range of culinary experiences. Outside of the kitchen, he worked in food manufacturing and distribution which gave him the opportunity to experience the diverse cuisines throughout the United States. Giffin also owned his own white table cloth bistro as well as multiple pizza establishments throughout his career. Recently moving back to Southern California from Oregon, he has put his focus back into the kitchen and the field of healthy cuisine. Sample Menus
Appetizers Crostini Samples Fig & Goat Cheese Seared Filet w/Horseradish Cream Smoked Salmon w/Herb Cream Cheese Fruit and Cheese Board An arrangement of cheeses with fresh fruits accompanied with crackers and breads Grilled Flatbreads Grilled fresh flatbreads with a choice of meats and cheeses Salads Bistro Salad Local mixed greens w/fresh sliced green apple, candied pecans, and blue cheese lightly tossed in balsamic vinaigrette Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad Salmon filet crusted with cajun seasoning and served over classic caesar salad of romaine lettuce garlic crouton and garlic caesar dressing Beet and Arugula Salad Roasted red and yellow beet, toasted walnuts, goat cheese over peppery arugula greens with a herb vinaigrette Shaved Fennel and Citrus Salad w Dill Poached Prawns Shaved fennel, grapefruit and orange tossed with mixed greens and citrus dressing and topped with chilled dill poached prawns Entrees Seared Halibut w/Tomato Olive Confit Roast Rosemary Potato and Asparagus Fresh halibut filet pan roasted to perfection with a garlic tomato kalamata olive confit, roasted yukon potatoes tossed in fresh garlic and rosemary atop local asparagus spears Red Chile Crusted Chicken w/Toasted Corn Salad Chicken breast rubbed with red chile and brown sugar, pan seared and served with a toasted corn salad w/jalapeno, green onion, cilantro, and lime vinaigrette Mediterranean Salmon w/Olive, Sundried Tomato and Leek Wild salmon braised in sundried tomato, kalamata olive and leek, served with classic ratatouille and herb quinoa Roast Filet of Beef w/Chimichirri, Blistered Cherry Tomato and Zucchini and Garlic Roast Potato Beef tenderloin roast to a perfect medium rare, served with zesty chimichurri sauce, garlic red potatoes and blistered cherry tomato and zucchini Desserts Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake w/ Raspberry Couli Mini Chocolate Cakes w/Crème Anglaise Fresh Berries w/ Mascarpone Cream Reviews
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