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Prix Fixe Private Dining at Home in San Antonio

Chef Mark Powers offers prix fixe private dining experiences prepared and served in clients' homes throughout San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. These multi-course dining experiences bring the structure, pacing and personalized service of fine dining into the privacy and comfort of your home.

Each menu can include a thoughtfully selected progression of appetizers, salads or first courses, entrées and desserts. Chef Mark works with clients to customize their private dining experience around the occasion, menu preferences and guests while handling ingredient sourcing, preparation, cooking, professional service and complete kitchen cleanup.

What Is a Prix Fixe Private Dining Menu?

A prix fixe menu is a multi-course dining experience offered at a predetermined price or menu structure. In private dining, it allows guests to enjoy a coordinated progression of courses rather than ordering individual dishes throughout the evening. A typical experience may include an appetizer, salad or first course, entrée and dessert, with the menu customized for the occasion.

Can I Have a Prix Fixe Dinner Prepared at Home in San Antonio?

Yes. Chef Mark Powers provides customized multi-course private dining experiences prepared in clients' homes throughout San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Chef Mark handles the culinary experience from menu planning and ingredient sourcing through preparation, cooking, service and kitchen cleanup, allowing guests to enjoy restaurant-quality private dining without leaving home.

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"Luxury Private Chef Dining Menu — San Antonio, TX"

APPETIZERS

jumbo lump crab cakes

PANKO CRUSTED SUCCULENT JUMBO LUMP CRAB / GRAIN MUSTARD AIOLI & BASIL / MICROGREENS $15 upcharge per guest (4 or more guests only) SAUVIGNON BLANC

truffle risotto with jumbo shrimp

CREAMY TRUFFLE OIL RISOTTO/ JUMBO SHRIMP / PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE CHARDONNAY

shrimp & grits

CREAMY SHARP CHEDDAR GRITS / BUTTERED SHRIMP / BACON / DARK ROUX SAUCE WITH RED BELL PEPPERS SCALLIONS & ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

traditional bruschetta

FRESH TOMATOES / GARDEN BASIL / GARLIC / EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL / TOASTED CRUSTY SOURDOUGH BREAD

shrimp & lime scented corn

JUMBO SHRIMP / LIME SCENTED SAUTEED SWEET CORN / LEMON BROWN BUTTER SAUCE / BASIL OIL / MICROGREEN GARNISH

CAVIAR SERVICE

premium caviar

PREMIUM CAVIAR / BLINI / CRÈME FRAÎCHE / CHIVES $100 upcharge per guest (for 4 or more guests only) Champagne

SALADS

*classic caesar salad

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE / ANCHOVIES / GARLIC CROUTONS / PARMESAN CHEESE / CAESAR DRESSING (*CONTAINS RAW EGG)

steakhouse wedge salad

ICEBERG WEDGE / BACON / SWEET CHERRY TOMATOES / CHIVES / CREAMY GARLIC BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

field green salad

MESCLUN MIX / ASIAN PEARS / CANDIED PECANS / BLUE CHEESE / HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING

shaved fennel & arugula salad

SHAVED FENNEL / ARUGULA / GRAPEFRUIT / ORANGE / WALNUTS / BLUE CHEESE / CITRUS VINAIGRETTE,

beefsteak tomato & onion

HEIRLOOM TOMATO / SWEET ONION SLICES / BLUE CHEESE / BACON / WALNUTS / CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING.

panzanella (italian bread salad)

SOURDOUGH BREAD / CHERRY TOMATOES / BABY ENGLISH CUCUMBERS / KALAMATA OLIVES / CAPERS / GARLIC / FRESH BASIL / RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

steakhouse chop salad

ROMAINE / RADICCHIO / BACON / CHERRY TOMATOES / BLEU CHEESE / GARLIC CROUTONS / CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

cherry tomato with watermelon

SWEET CHERRY TOMATOES / JUICY WATERMELON / SHAVED RED ONION / FETA CHEESE / FRESH BASIL / AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR & BASIL OIL

STEAK OPTIONS (all steak options are cooked medium rare)

steak & frites

OVEN ROASTED TRI-TIP / CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS / FRENCH FRIES / BÉARNAISE *cooked medium rare & sliced for service

oven roasted picanha

ARGENTINIAN STYLE BEEF / TRUFFLED ROBUCHON MASHED POTATOES / CHIMICHURRI SAUCE (SERVED MEDIUM RARE, SLICED FOR SERVICE) Carménère

côte de boeuf (serves 2 guests)

32 OZ BONE-IN USDA PRIME RIBEYE / POMME FRITES / BÉARNAISE SAUCE (GRILL REQUIRED, SERVED MEDIUM RARE & SLICED FOR SERVICE) Cabernet Sauvignon

tomahawk ribeye*

GRILLED USDA PRIME TOMAHAWK RIBEYE / POMME FRITES / SAUCE BÉARNAISE (GRILL REQUIRED, SERVED MEDIUM RARE & SLICED FOR SERVICE) Please note, this item is highly allocated, availability is extremely limited* $25 upcharge per guest for this item Cabernet Sauvignon

steak diane (classic french dish, flamed with cognac)

PAN ROASTED 6 OZ. USDA PRIME FILET / AU GRATIN POTATOES / WATERCRESS SALAD / PEPPERCORN BRANDY CREAM SAUCE Pinot Noir

steak au poivre

PEPPER CRUSTED 6 OZ PRIME FILET / PEPPERCORN BRANDY CREAM SAUCE / AU GRATIN POTATOES / WATERCRESS SALAD

prime new york strip

PAN SEARED USDA PRIME NEW YORK STRIP / AU GRATIN POTATOES / PEPPERCORN BRANDY CREAM SAUCE. Merlot

prime porterhouse

GRILLED 38 OZ. USDA PRIME PORTERHOUSE / ROBUCHON MASHED POTATOES / SAUCE BÉARNAISE (GRILL REQUIRED, SERVED MEDIUM RARE & SLICED FOR SERVICE) Malbec

prime surf & turf

6 OZ. USDA PRIME FILET MIGNON / COLOSSO SHRIMP / ROBUCHON MASHED POTATOES / SAUCE BÉARNAISE Pinot Noir

PRIX FIXE ITEMS (For 4 or more guests only)

THE COMPLETE WAGYU TOMAHAWK EXPERIENCE*

1. Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Creamy Garlic Bleu Cheese Dressing 2. Grilled USDA Wagyu Tomahawk, Pomme Frites, Sauce Béarnaise 3. Crêpes Suzette Dessert 4. Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles *Please note, limited availability, needs minimum 3 weeks advance notice-not guaranteed, grill required $275 per guest 4 guest minimum

CHATEAUBRIAND

1. Little Gem Caesar Salad (contains raw egg & anchovies) 2. USDA Prime Chateaubriand, cooked medium rare & sliced, Watercress salad, Duchess Potatoes with sauce Béarnaise 3. Classic Crème Brûlée Dessert 4. Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles $250 per guest 4 guest minimum

PRIME RIB DINNER

1. Steakhouse Chopped Salad 2. Slow Roasted to Perfection Prime Rib, Truffle Oil Robuchon Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Horseradish Cream 3. Crêpes Suzette Dessert 4. Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles $200 per guest 4 guest minimum

SEASONAL SELECTIONS

Duck Breast

CRISPY OVEN ROASTED DUCK BREAST / PURPLE SWEET POTATO MASH / TART CHERRY SAUCE Pinot Noir

SEAFOOD

pan seared roasted sea bass

PAN SEARED SEA BASS / TRUFFLED ROBUCHON MASHED POTATOES / BASIL OIL DRIZZLE & CITRUS BROWN BUTTER SAUCE / MICROGREEN GARNISH There is an upcharge of $25 per guest, with a 4 guest minimum Chardonnay

oven roasted salmon

OVEN ROASTED SALMON / SAUTEED BABY SPINACH / CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS / CRISPY BACON Pinot Noir

pan seared salmon

CENTER CUT SALMON FILET / FRESH BUTTERED CORN WITH LIME & CILANTRO / HOLLANDAISE

jumbo shrimp risotto

JUMBO SHRIMP / RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE / CITRUS BROWN BUTTER SAUCE / CHIVES Chardonnay

jumbo garlic pepper shrimp

JUMBO SHRIMP / GARLIC / CAULIFLOWER PUREE / BASIL OIL / ORANGE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE / MICROGREEN GARNISH

jumbo garlic shrimp with lime scented sweet corn

SAUTÉED GARLIC SHRIMP / BUTTERED SWEET CORN / LIME ZEST / LEMON BROWN BUTTER SAUCE / BASIL OIL / MICROGREENS GARNISH

DESSERTS

crème brûlée

CLASSIC FRENCH CUSTARD, RASPBERRIES

crème caramel

CLASSIC FRENCH CUSTARD DRIZZLED WITH CARAMEL SAUCE & FRESH RASPBERRIES

chocolate mousse

GUITTARD DARK CHOCOLATE, FRESH RASPBERRIES, MALDON SEA SALT, MINT GARNISH

white chocolate mousse

GUITTARD WHITE CHOCOLATE, FRESH RASPBERRIES, MINT

classic bread pudding

CLASSIC BREAD PUDDING, RAISINS, RUM CARAMEL SAUCE, FRESH RASPBERRIES, MINT

bananas foster (new orleans original)

151 RUM FLAMED BANANAS, BUTTER, BROWN SUGAR, CINNAMON, VANILLA ICE CREAM, TOASTED ALMONDS

crêpes suzette (the true french classic)

CRÊPES, ORANGE JUICE, ORANGE ZEST, FLAMED GRAND MARNIER CARAMEL SAUCE, VANILLA ICE CREAM

fresh berries with crème anglaise

STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, GRAND MARNIER CRÈME ANGLAISE

tiramisu "pick me up"

ESPRESSO SOAKED LADY FINGERS, GRAND MARNIER MASCARPONE CREAM, COCAO POWDER

EXTRA SIDES (each additional side is $10 per guest, per added side).

TRUFFLE ROBUCHON MASHED POTATOES

silky yukon gold mashed potatoes with white truffle oil, creamy & delicious

AU GRATIN POTATOES

yukon gold potatoes, shallots, thyme, cream, butter, topped with gruyere cheese

POMMES FRITES

classic french fries

LOBSTER MAC-N-CHEESE

sharp cheddar & gruyère mac-n-cheese with lobster and bacon $15 upcharge per guest

TRUFFLE MAC-N-CHEESE

Truffle oil infused mac-n-cheese using sharp cheddar, gruyère cheeses topped with crispy bacon & buttered panko bread crumbs

CREAMED SPINACH

spinach, onions, nutmeg, cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese

SAUTÉED CRIMINI MUSHROOMS

pan roasted with shallots and vermouth

BUTTERED ASPARAGUS

sautéed with butter and lemon zest

MILLION DOLLAR BACON

succulent pork belly, aged balsamic vinegar & maple syrup glazed and cooked to perfection

POMMES ANNA

thinly sliced yukon gold potatoes layered in butter and cooked to crispy perfection with chives.

MUSHY ZUCCHINI

slow cooked zucchini slices in garlic & butter-heavenly!

CREAMY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Yukon gold mashed potatoes with butter & cream finished with garlic & sprinkled with chives