Menus

Sample Menus

5 course Spring Menus

1st Course

Celery root soup
wiith asparagus

2nd Course

Endive and pea shoot salad

with ricotta salata and a meyer lemon vin.


3rd Course

Spring Risotto
with english peas and morel mushrooms

4th Course

Grilled wild Fish
with shaved artichoke hearts, yukon gold potatoes pickled rhubarb.


5th Course

Carrot cake

1st Course

Baby spinach salad

with pistachio crusted goat cheese and sherry vin.


2nd Course

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus

3rd Course

Day boat scallops

with leeks and potatoes.


4th Course

Grilled ribeye
spring onion and potato gratan

5th Course

Balsamic strawberries and mascarpone freddo

3 course spring Menu

1st Course

Farro Salad

with Radishes, Snap Peas, Olives, and Pecorino.


2nd Course

Grilled wild caught fish
celery root puree, artichoke hearts and herbs


3rd Course

Raspberry lemon tart

1st Course

Spring greens

with shaved asparagus and feta cheese.


2nd Course

Grilled pork loin

with spring onions, polenta, mustard and tarragon


3rd Course

Blueberry panna cotta

1st Course

Baby spinach salad

with almonds apples and blue cheese


2nd Course

Tri tip yukon gold potatoes

Served with grilled asparagus and romesco sauce 


3rd Course

Spanish cheese cake

Summer

6 course summer Tasting Menu

1st Course

Grilled halloumi & sourdough

Herbs and peperonata.


2nd Course

Beef carpaccio

Arugula, parm, coriander and fennel.


3rd Course

Day boat scallops

Shaved sweet corn broth and avocado.


4th Course

Baby greens

crispy shallots, sherry vinaigrette, figs, walnuts and goat cheese.


5th Course

Wild caught Halibut

Creamy farro, roasted fennel, summer vegetables and herbs.


6th Course

Almond cake

Balsamic Strawberries, and mascarpone creme fraiche.

Winter/fall

Menu Options

1st Course

Hamachi Crudo

With fennel, avocado and citrus.


2nd Course

Wild Shrimp

with mizuna, chervil, chive and meyer lemon.


3rd Course

Day Boat Scallops

With sweet onions, baby mustard greens, tatsoi and crispy prosciutto


4th Course

Prime Rib Eye

With truffled Sunchokes & sweet potatoes

5th Course

Clafoutis

with pears, cinnamon and vanilla bean ice cream.

1st Course

Roasted Wild mushroom soup (VG)

2nd Course

Little Gem lettuces

with avocado, radishes and feta cheese.


3rd Course

Grill Alaskan Wild caught fish

with leeks, herbs and roasted fennel farro.


4th Course

Lemon tart

with berries and cream

1st Course

Golden Beets

baby spinach with purple cauliflower Sherry shallot vin and herbs.


2nd Course

Braised Beef Short Rib

Served with celery root puree, cippolinis, kale and delicata squash.


3rd Course

Panna Cotta

with pistachios and pomegranates.

1st Course

Arugula & stuffed baby portabellas

with farmers cheese and peppernotta.


2nd Course

Chicken Sugo

with soft polenta parmesan reggiano and braised rainbow chard.


3rd Course

Vanilla Bean Ice cream

with pistachios and extra virgin olive oil.

1st Course

Sesame Ahi Tuna

Served with savoy cabbage, tatsoi, gypsy peppers and wasabi creme fraiche.


2nd Course

Purple sweet potato soup

Served with crispy shallots.


3rd Course

Miso Chilean Sea Bass

with shiitake mushrooms, forbidden rice, bok choy and carrots.


4th Course

Ginger cake

Topped with spiced cream

Testimonials

Satisfied Guests

Bella Carter

Seattle, WA 

Jesse and his team are top tier hospitality. The quality of food and focus on fresh local in-season ingredients make his work stand out. I cannot recommend his services enough.

He is lovely to work with and proved to be a wonderful partner to ensure my 10 course tasting dinner was a smashing success.

He is a true professional and a fun guy to work with to boot!

Rand AlhadefF

Indio, CA

I have had the opportunity to work with Chef Branstetter on multiple occasions and have experienced some of the finest meals ever. He is always an absolute delight to work with for he brings more than just “food to the table”. His exclusive recipes and plate presentations are beyond comparison.

One of the most enjoyable aspects is his vast knowledge of a variety of dishes that he has accumulated through his years of international travel and how he weaves them into his own creations.

On top of the fact that Jesse is one of the most warm and sincerely friendly people that I have ever met.

Christina K.

Santa Monica, CA

Jesse has been the Chef at several of my dinner parties/celebrations. I’m a fan! Jesse is truly an artist and I appreciate and trust his commitment to high qualify and fresh ingredients. Not only is he multi-dimensional in his range from fine dining to comfort food, he’s also talented in so many food genres.

Most importantly, he’s a good human that you want in your kitchen or at your event. He’s just a pleasure to be around.

I highly recommend Jesse for big or small dinners/events. You wont be disappointed!

Tara Beckman

San Diego, CA

Whether he’s catering an intimate gathering or a large event, Jesse brings the same level of care, creativity, and soul to the table. He doesn’t just feed people—he creates experiences. He’s a chef, a host, a collaborator, and an artist, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Whether he’s crafting an intimate dinner or catering for a large crowd, Jesse consistently delivers food that is thoughtful, elevated, and unforgettable. His commitment, artistry, and love for his craft are unmatched.

Jesse doesn’t just cook—he creates magic. Every dish is a masterclass in flavor, intention, and heart.

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