Monique Camargo Silva
Personal Chef
About Me
Hello There, I'm Monique. I’ve been a chef for the past 13 years working in fine dining restaurants, catering, instructing culinary classes and as a private chef. My mission as a Personal Chef is to share my passion of cooking and wellbeing with others, by providing delicious, healthy and seasonal dinners to your table.
My passion for cooking comes from my Brazilian family, and although being classically trained in Culinary Arts School to work in Michelin starred restaurants, what I really love is cooking for families, sharing the flavors and memories I once gathered from mine as well as delivering remarkably elegant yet casual meals.
I strongly believe in living a balanced life, where eating well and healthy is essential. Although I’m not always necessarily cooking from a specific diet and will adapt to my client's desires, I’m inclined to cooking whole foods that I believe are fresh, vibrant and good for you, giving it my Brazilian twist to make it extremely tasty.
By celebrating California's agricultural bounty, I cook only with organic and locally sourced ingredients, creating customized meals based on your personal food preferences or restrictions, such as Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Keto and others.
Services
Chef at Home
Weekly meals for the family (up to 4 people), with a planned and personalized menu created with your needs and taste in mind. Prepared in your home by me, served to your table and/or labeled and stored in your fridge/freezer, saving you all that work.
Starting at $250 + groceries for 2 meals, including main protein course + two sides.
One on One Cooking Classes
Interested in becoming a more confident home cook? Let me teach you some cooking basics, tips & tricks or even a specific cuisine you're interested in. In your home or zoom, up to 4 people.
Starting at $120 + groceries/per person
Intimate Private Events
Celebrating with your friends and family in the comfort of your home can be as elegant and remarkable as an experience in a restaurant. For parties up to 10 people, I will come and create a flavorful feast for your occasion.
Starting at $120/ per person.
Picnics with Picnic Three
A picnic is the perfect way to celebrate and savor life’s special occasions. I partner with Picnic Three developing and executing menus for an unforgettable experience in a garden, at the beach or even in your living room – just bring your friends and family, co-workers or significant other, and enjoy.
Book with Picnic Three here.
Sample Menus
Chef at Home
Miso Glazed Shrimp + Grilled Mango Salsa + Rainbow Carrots & Ginger Slaw.
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Seared Strip Steak with Chimichurri + Grilled Corn, Avocado and Heirloom Tomato Salad + Balsamic dressed Wild Arugula.
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Wild Mushroom and seasonal Vegetables Thai Curry + Roasted Plantain Chips + Steamed Jasmine Rice.
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Creamy Champagne & Tarragon Chicken + Leek, Gruyère and Cowgirl Creamery* Mt. Tam Cheese Tart.
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Roasted Snapper with Lemon Herb Salsa + Sweet Potato Purée + Brazilian Farofa (Pan Fried Seasoned Cassava)
Date Night Dinner
Citrus and Herbs Marinated Octopus Crostini.
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Tapioca Dices with Honey and Cachaça Drizzle.
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Bull's Blood Warm Beet Salad, BR COHN* Pear Champagne Vinaigrette, Chèvre and Toasted Walnuts.
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Brazil Nut & Pistachio Crusted Fish, Plantain Purée, Chanterelle Vinaigrette.
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Mission Figs, Bellwether Farms* Ricotta and Honey Tart.
Celebration Dinner
Tomato Confit, Orange Zested Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Brazilian Cheese Bread and Tartine Bakery* Country Bread Loaves.
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Fennel and Blood Orange Salad with Toasted Pecans and Point Reyes* Blue Cheese.
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Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Caramelized Shallots and Pomegranate Glaze, Brown Butter and Sage Fingerlings, Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus.
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Chai and 70% Chocolate Tiramisu.
* Local businesses in California
Gluten free and vegetarian/vegan versions available.
