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LaPriste C.

LaPriste C.

Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaurants such as Beaus on the river in Cuyahoga Falls and Jackson’s Lounge in Moon Township, PA. By the e...
map-pointerAkron, Ohio
Minimum Order Value : $180
chef-hat 6-10 Years of experience

Build your perfect dining experience by selecting individual dishes from your chef’s full menu. 

Brunches

You can choose 2 Brunch for one order

Shrimp n Grits

Jumbo Shrimp with white cheddar grits and creole sauce reduction
GritsHeavy CreamWhite CheddarVeg Oil
GritsHeavy CreamWhite CheddarVeg Oil
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$73.00$18.25 per person
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Appetizers

You can choose 2 Appetizer for one order

Chicken Fingers

Breaded Chicken Strips Cooked to Golden Brown
ChickenOilFlour
ChickenOilFlour
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$37.00$9.25 per person
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Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta

Bruschetta topped with fresh strawberries , goat cheese spread, and a balsamic reduction
CheeseBerriesVinegar
CheeseBerriesVinegar
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$39.00$9.75 per person
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Mushroom Maple Basil Toast

Seared oyster mushrooms on top of fresh toasted bread w/ maple basil drizzle
Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom
Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom
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$40.00$10.00 per person
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Vegetable Tray

Fresh chopped veggies with ranch dipping sauce
PeppersCauliflowerBroccoliCarrots
PeppersCauliflowerBroccoliCarrots
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$64.00$16.00 per person
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Lobster and Chorizo Cheese Dip

3 cheese dip w/ spice chorizo and chopped lobster paired w/ homemade tortilla chips
CheeseHeavyLobsterChorizo
CheeseHeavyLobsterChorizo
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$66.00$16.50 per person
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Crab Cakes with Creole Aioli

jumbo lump crab cakes on a bed of mix greens with a side of creole aioli
Lumpcrabmeat Redonion Greenpepper Egg
Lumpcrabmeat Redonion Greenpepper Egg
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$75.00$18.75 per person
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Charcuterie Board

Perfect starter to get the party started!
Cured MeatsHoneyOlivesSoft Cheeses
Cured MeatsHoneyOlivesSoft Cheeses
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$84.00$21.00 per person
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Salads

You can choose 2 Salad for one order

Caesar

Fresh Chopped Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with Parm cheese and croutons
Romainelettuce Caesardressing Parmcheese Croutons
Romainelettuce Caesardressing Parmcheese Croutons
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$28.00$7.00 per person
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Pear salad

In season pears sliced on top of Bibb lettuce w/ crumbled goat cheese , toasted walnuts, and white balsamic vinaigrette
VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears
VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears
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$28.00$7.00 per person
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Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese,egg, crumbled Gorgonzola, bacon, and drizzled with homemade white French dressing
Iceberglettuce Tomatoes Redonion Shred.cheddar
Iceberglettuce Tomatoes Redonion Shred.cheddar
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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Sandwiches

You can choose 2 Sandwich for one order

Salmon Caesar wraps

Salmon Caesar wrap with fresh romaine and Parm cheese
Freshly Squeezed Lemon JuiceOlive OilParmesan Cheese, ShreddedAdd Black Pepper To Taste
Freshly Squeezed Lemon JuiceOlive OilParmesan Cheese, ShreddedAdd Black Pepper To Taste
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$45.00$11.25 per person
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Entrées

You can choose 2 Entrée for one order

Crispy Lasagna

Layered Meat and Cheese lasagna Seared to Perfection on homemade marinara and topped with dollop of pesto
PastaCheesePestoGround Beef
PastaCheesePestoGround Beef
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$97.00$24.25 per person
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Red Snapper

Pan Seared Red Snapper topped with a corn salsa paired with long grain rice and red pepper vinaigrette
FishRicePeppersVinaigrette
FishRicePeppersVinaigrette
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$128.00$32.00 per person
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Seared Lamb

Seared lamb assembled on a plate w roasted potatoes, fresh herbs and berries w cauliflower purée and mint berry sauce
MintFresh FruitCauliflowerLamb
MintFresh FruitCauliflowerLamb
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$128.00$32.00 per person
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Surf n Turf Fried Rice

Jumbo Shrimp and Lump Crab Fried rice w/ topped w/ ribeye bites and a large oraganic egg
SteakEggRicePepper
SteakEggRicePepper
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$155.00$38.75 per person
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Proteins

You can choose 2 Protein for one order

Sauteed Shrimp

Sautéed Jumbo shrimp tossed in butter and butter
ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus
ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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Pineapple Glazed Salmon

Seared Salmon with Pineapple Glaze finish
PineappleSalmonRed PepperButter
PineappleSalmonRed PepperButter
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$55.00$13.75 per person
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Brown Butter Glazed Salmon

8oz Salmon seared then finished in oven with brown butter glaze
Salmon(8oz) Salt Pepper Oldbay
Salmon(8oz) Salt Pepper Oldbay
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$73.00$18.25 per person
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Red Snapper with Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Pan seared red snapper with red pepper vin.
SnapperBell Peppers
SnapperBell Peppers
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$75.00$18.75 per person
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Herbed Chicken Thighs

Herbed roasted chicken thigh
ChickenButterHerbs
ChickenButterHerbs
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$78.00$19.50 per person
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Garlic Butter NY Strip

NY Strip cooked in and topped with fresh herbs and Garlic Butter
SteakHerbsButterGarlic
SteakHerbsButterGarlic
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$91.00$22.75 per person
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Lobster Tail

Extra large Lobster Tail served with lemon butter
Lobstertail Salt Pepper Garlicpowder
Lobstertail Salt Pepper Garlicpowder
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$100.00$25.00 per person
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Walleye with White Wine Sauce

Fresh walleye finished w/ white wine sauce, blistered tomatoes, garlic, and rainbow chard
WalleyeRainbow CharButterWine
WalleyeRainbow CharButterWine
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$106.00$26.50 per person
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Ribeye Steak

Marinated Ribeye steak seared to the temp of choice topped with herbed butter
Ribeyesteak Garlic(minced) Rosemary Salt
Ribeyesteak Garlic(minced) Rosemary Salt
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$149.00$37.25 per person
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Sides

You can choose 3 Side for one order

Baked Sweet Potato

Sweet potato baked to perfection topped with cinnamon butter
Sweet Potato Salt White Pepper Vegetable Oil
Sweet Potato Salt White Pepper Vegetable Oil
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$30.00$7.50 per person
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Green Beans with Smoked Turkey

Southern style green beans cooked with smoked turkey
Green Beans Red Onion Garlic(minced) Salt
Green Beans Red Onion Garlic(minced) Salt
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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Rice Pilaf

Herbed yellow Jasmine rice with aromatic vegetables.
Jasmine RiceCarrotsOnionChicken Stock
Jasmine RiceCarrotsOnionChicken Stock
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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Cajun Fried Corn

Fried mini corn on the Cobb tossed in chef’s seasoning mix and topped with a zesty ranch drizzle
CornOilButterHerbs
CornOilButterHerbs
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$35.00$8.75 per person
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BBQ Baked Beans

BBQ baked Beans with ground Turkey to take it to a new level
SugarGround TurkeyPepperOnion
SugarGround TurkeyPepperOnion
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$37.00$9.25 per person
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Asparagus

Seared asparagus drizzled w/ lemon juice
Asparagus Salt White Pepper Garlic( Minced)
Asparagus Salt White Pepper Garlic( Minced)
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$37.00$9.25 per person
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Brussels

Seared Brussels with carrots topped with Parm cheese
Brusselsprouts Carrots(shredded) Salt Whitepepper
Brusselsprouts Carrots(shredded) Salt Whitepepper
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$37.00$9.25 per person
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Harissa Carrots

Carrots cooked in harissa sauce on top of curry inspired yogurt w/ roasted chickpeas
CarrotsCurryYogurtChickpeas
CarrotsCurryYogurtChickpeas
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$39.00$9.75 per person
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Fiesta Corn

Charred corn with peppers and onions! A nice kick with the meal
Greenpepper Redpepper Redonion Garlic(minced)
Greenpepper Redpepper Redonion Garlic(minced)
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$41.00$10.25 per person
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Broccolini

Fresh broccolini topped with light lemon juice
Broccolini Garlic(minced) Oliveoil Lemon
Broccolini Garlic(minced) Oliveoil Lemon
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$41.00$10.25 per person
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Loaded Mash Potatoes

Mashed Potates loaded with Cheese, Sour Cream, Scallions, and Bacon
BaconPotaotesButterHeavy Cream
BaconPotaotesButterHeavy Cream
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$42.00$10.50 per person
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Truffle Creamed Corn

Sweet creamy truffle corn
CornSugarButterSalt
CornSugarButterSalt
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$48.00$12.00 per person
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Fried Rice

Hot Fried Rice from the kitchen straight to you!
Jasminerice Greenpepper Redpepper Whiteonion
Jasminerice Greenpepper Redpepper Whiteonion
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$53.00$13.25 per person
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Garlic Mash

Redskin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic finish
Redskinpotatoes Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks
Redskinpotatoes Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks
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$57.00$14.25 per person
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White Cheddar Mash Potatoes

Redskin potatoes finished with white cheddar
Redskin PotatoesWhite CheddarDiary
Redskin PotatoesWhite CheddarDiary
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$59.00$14.75 per person
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3 Cheese Mac n Cheese

Baked 3 Cheese Mac
Elbownoodles Vegetableoil Salt Mozzarella(shredded)
Elbownoodles Vegetableoil Salt Mozzarella(shredded)
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$73.00$18.25 per person
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Desserts

You can choose 2 Dessert for one order

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon sugar cream cheese filling in between soft flaky crust
DoughCream CheeseSugarCinnamon
DoughCream CheeseSugarCinnamon
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$42.00$10.50 per person
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Raspberry Tiramisu

A beautiful finish to a nice dinner. Fresh raspberry jam layerd between ladyfingers
EggSugarCheeseHeavy Cream
EggSugarCheeseHeavy Cream
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$48.00$12.00 per person
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Debbies Banana Pudding

My spin on my Grannies popular Banna Pudding. Fresh bananas, homemade nilla wafers and whip cream .
BananaWhip CreamSugar
BananaWhip CreamSugar
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$49.00$12.25 per person
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Berry Shortcake

Sweet Biscuits topped w/ whipped cream, berry compote, and fresh berries. Perfect way to end a hot night
BerriesHeavy CreamFlour
BerriesHeavy CreamFlour
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$51.00$12.75 per person
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Biscoff Cheesecake

Sweet Cheesecake w/ golden buttery biscoff bottom and caramel drizzleto top it off
Cream CheeseBiscoffCaramelSugar
Cream CheeseBiscoffCaramelSugar
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$64.00$16.00 per person
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Peaches n Cream

Grilled Peaches on top of ice cream and drizzled with brown honey reduction
PeachesCreamFlourSugar
PeachesCreamFlourSugar
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$78.00$19.50 per person
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About me
Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaura...
5.0 95 jobs done
$180.00 Minimum order value
My Service Area
map-pointerAkron, Ohio
My Availability
March, 2026
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