Maui Private Chef Matt Yakabouski’s Sample Menu Items and Gallery

Maui sushi platter featuring locally sourced fish.
Italian sabayon in a champagne glass with edible flowers.
Seared peppercorn tuna with a crisp crust and tender center.
Wagyu beef croquette with crispy exterior and rich filling.
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ISLAND INSPIRED APPETIZERS

  • Poke Lettuce Cups: Manoa Lettuce, Big Eye Tuna, Avocado, Ginger, Maui Onion, Ogo, Chives, Sesame Oil, Hawaiian Chili, Sweet Soy Sauce, Tobiko

  • Kalua Pork Sliders: Pulled Pork, Mango BBQ Sauce, Asian Slaw, Purple Molokai Sweet Potato Roll

  • Ahi Nigiri Bites: Turmeric Rice, Ginger, Chives, Wasabi, Black Tahini, Soy Reduction, Micro Shiso

  • Grilled Tequila Lime Kauai Prawns: Chili Lime Mango Dipping Sauce

  • Pan Fried Dungeness Crab Cakes: Maui Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery, Chives, Avocado Puree, Osetra Caviar

  • Zucchini Fritter: Feta Cheese, Chives, Shallots, Pickled Maui Onion, Coconut Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce

  • Chefs Sushi Platter: Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, King Crab Roll, Ora King Salmon Roll

  • Miso Garlic Prawns: Miso Garlic Butter, Macadamia Nut Panko Crust, Sweet Soy Reduction, Edible Flowers

  • Teriyaki Flank Steak Bites: Charred Maui Gold Pineapple, Marinated in Coconut Aminos, Ginger, Garlic, Scallion

  • Grass Fed Beef & Lamb Meatballs: Pan Seared Served with Meyer Lemon Roasted Garlic Macadamia Nut Puree, Shaved Pecorino

  • Lobster Blini: Sous Vide Maine Lobster, Creme Fraiche, Osetra Caviar

  • Thai Summer Roll: Carrot, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Mint, Thai Basil, Sunflower Sprouts, Sweet Thai Peanut sauce Shrimp, Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian

  • Bruschetta: Heirloom Tomato, Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Meyer Lemon Macadamia Nut Puree, Olive Oil Sea Salt, Pecorino (Ahi Tuna or Vegetarian option)

  • King Crab Cucumber Roll: Raspberry Ginger Vinaigrette

  • Wild Mushroom Puff Pastry: Thyme, Caramelized Maui Onions, Goat Cheese, Micro Arugula, Aged Balsamic Reduction

  • Hamakua Mushroom Bruschetta: Macadamia Nut Meyer Lemon Puree, Truffle Oil, Micro Basil

  • Lobster Deviled Eggs: Creme Fraiche, Shallot, Dill, Capers, Chives, Osetra Caviar

  • Lamb Bites: Roasted Lamb Loin, Herbs De Provence, Shiitake Mushrooms, Port Wine Reduction

  • Artisanal Cheese Plate: Chef’s Choice

  • Vegetable CruditĂ©s: Local Vegetables, Butter Milk Cucumber Dill Dipping Sauce

  • Charcuterie Board: Selection of Cured Meats, Aged Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Olives and Sliced Baguette

  • Shrimp Potstickers: Truffle Soy Sauce, Chili Oil, Micro Wasabi

Lamb bite with shiitake mushroom and savory glaze.
Assorted sushi platter with fresh fish and artful presentation.
Caviar on potato cakes served during a Maui private chef dinner.
Maui private chef gourmet starter beet and goat cheese bites.

FRESH MAUI FARM SALADS

  • Hydroponic Butter Lettuce: Candied Macadamia Nuts, Hearts Of Palm, Kula Strawberries, Goat Feta Cheese, Coconut Champagne Vinaigrette, Edible Flowers

  • Upcountry Mix Greens: Shaved Maui Onion, Heirloom Carrots, Radish, Roasted Maui Onion, Parsley Vinaigrette

  • Kale Salad: Orange Segments, Golden Raisins, Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms, Sesame Tahini Vinaigrette

  • Caesar: Waipoli Farms Baby Romaine, Brioche Croutons, Avocado, Fried Garlic, Parmigiano Regianno, Myer Lemon Anchovy Dressing

  • Watercress: Gala Apples, Hearts Of Palm, Endive, Stilton Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette

  • Hawaiian Panzanella: Molokai Sweet Bread, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Basil, Shallots, Buffalo Mozzarella, Micro Greens, Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • Grilled Vegetable Salad: Maui Onion, Zucchini, Asparagus, Red Onion, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Oil

  • Kale Caesar Salad: Brioche Croutons, Shaved Radish, Shaved Parmigiana, Local Maui Avocado, Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing

Kula kale salad with fresh Maui kale.
Hawaiian panzanella salad with local Maui cherry tomatoes and Molokai sweet potato bread.
Hearts of palm and Haiku orange salad.
Upcountry Maui green salad with Haiku starfruit and Maui onion parsley vinaigrette.

ENTREES AND GOURMET PRIVATE CHEF DISHES

  • Mahimahi Macadamia Nut Crusted: Mashed Molokai Sweet Potato, Asparagus, Coconut Kaffir, Lime Vanilla Bean Sauce

  • Maui Onion Potato Chip Crusted Opakapaka: SautĂ©ed Spinach, Beech Mushrooms, Potato Puree, Myer Lemon Garlic Demi`glace, Chive Oil

  • Seared Big Eye Tuna: Black Pepper Crusted, Watercress, Hearts Of Palm, Crispy Shiitake, Grapefruit Sake Butter Sauce

  • Rack Of Lamb: Mustard Herb Crusted, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Beets, Scalloped Potatoes, Pinot Noir Reduction

  • Filet Mignon: Potato Puree, Hamakua Mushrooms, Caramelized Maui Onions, Red Wine Demi`Glace, Black Sea salt

  • Snake River Wagyu: Flat Iron Steak, Broccoli Rabe, Parsnip Puree, Chimichurri Sauce

  • Grilled Chicken Breast: Meyer Lemon Garlic Marinade, Miso Ginger Cream Of Kale Brown Butter Demi Glaze

  • Stuffed Acorn Squash: Squash, Garbanzo Beans, Goat Cheese, Kale, Roasted Mushrooms, Kale Pesto

Macadamia nut crusted fresh catch with Maui flavors.
Surf and turf with steak and lobster for luxury Maui dining.
Paia mahi-mahi bouillabaisse with fresh Maui fish and saffron broth.
Herb crusted lamb rack with Kula vegetables.

DECADENT DESSERTS

  • Chocolate Cheesecake: Cocoa Nibs, Dark Chocolate, Graham Cracker Macadamia Nut, Hemp Seed Crust

  • Creme Brulee: Madagascar Vanilla Bean

  • Chocolate Flourless Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Macadamia Nut Crumble, Raspberry Coulis

  • Myer Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Raspberry Whip Cream, Fresh Berries

  • Champagne Lilikoi Sabayon, Italian Custard, Fresh Strawberries

  • Tiramisu, Frangelico, Marsala, Espresso Dipped Lady Fingers, Marscapone, Cocoa Powder

  • Mango Panna Cotta, Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Greek Yogurt and Fresh Raspberries

  • SoufflĂ© Macha Green Tea, Ginger Creme Anglaise

  • Lilikoi Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Macadamia Nut Crust

  • Homemade Ice Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla Bean or Macha served with Tuile Cookie

Gourmet Maui cheesecake with local Lahaina mangos.
Hawaiian sea salted chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream and Maui guava coulis.
Tiramisu with Maui passionfruit and edible flowers.
Vanilla cake with passion fruit curd and buttercream frosting.
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