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Ricky N.

Ricky N.

A chef for your special occasion. For more than 25 years I have been a steward of the food and hospitality industry. Allow me to serve you at your special occasion it would be my pleasure.
map-pointerColumbus, Ohio
Minimum Order Value : $200
chef-hat More than 15 Years of experience

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

Packages

You can choose 2 Package for one order

Chef's Appetizer Sampler

A delectable trio of our most popular appetizers, perfect for sharing. Enjoy the crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites, the creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip served with warm bread, and the gol...
SalmonSpicy MayoCream CheeseSpinach
SalmonSpicy MayoCream CheeseSpinach
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$228.00$57.00 per person
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Appetizers

You can choose 2 Appetizer for one order

Bang Bang Salmon Bites

A robust profile of flavor served with homemade bang bang sauce.
Salmon Bang Bang Sauce.
Salmon Bang Bang Sauce.
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$54.00$10.80 per person
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Fried cheese bites

Spicy balls of cheese coated in bread crumbs. Served with homemade marinara sauce for dipping.
Cheese Bread Crumbs Jalapeno Pepper Marinara Sauce
Cheese Bread Crumbs Jalapeno Pepper Marinara Sauce
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$54.00$10.80 per person
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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

The mouth watering flavors of spinach and artichoke dip served with crunchy tortilla chips.
Spinach Artichoke Cream Cheese Half And Half Parmesan Cheese
Spinach Artichoke Cream Cheese Half And Half Parmesan Cheese
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$72.00$14.40 per person
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Garlic Bread

Toasted baguette slices brushed with garlic-infused butter, sprinkled with fresh parsley. A classic side dish, perfect for sharing.
BaguetteGarlicButterParsley
BaguetteGarlicButterParsley
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$75.00$18.75 per person
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Buffalo Mac and Cheese Bites

Crispy, golden-fried bites filled with creamy mac and cheese, infused with zesty buffalo sauce for a spicy kick. Served with a cool ranch dipping sauce.A perfect appetizer to share.
Elbow MacaroniCheddar CheeseCream CheeseBuffalo Sauce
Elbow MacaroniCheddar CheeseCream CheeseBuffalo Sauce
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$104.00$20.80 per person
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Voodoo chicken egg rolls

One of my personal favorites chicken egg rolls with a twist. Made Louisiana style served with a voodoo dipping sauce.
Egg Roll WrappersChickenVoodoo SpicesAsian Slaw
Egg Roll WrappersChickenVoodoo SpicesAsian Slaw
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$106.00$21.20 per person
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Cajun crab cakes

All the classic vibes of crab cakes with Cajun flavors.
CrabMayoDijon MustardGarlic
CrabMayoDijon MustardGarlic
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$113.00$22.60 per person
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Salads

You can choose 2 Salad for one order

Chopped Rainbow Vegetable Salad

A blend of colorful rainbow veggies. With a goddess dressing.
Tri Peppers And A Assortment Of Vegetables.
Tri Peppers And A Assortment Of Vegetables.
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$54.00$10.80 per person
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Cobb Salad

Seven ingredient salad that packs plenty of flavor and taste. Served with ranch dressing.
Lettuce Tomatoes Bacon Egg Cheese Avocado Red Onion Chicken
Lettuce Tomatoes Bacon Egg Cheese Avocado Red Onion Chicken
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$54.00$10.80 per person
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Garden Salad

A refreshing mix of crisp seasonal greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant bell peppers. Tossed lightly with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad offers a per...
Mixed Greens (Lettuce, Spinach, Arugula)Cherry TomatoesCucumberBell Peppers (Red, Yellow)
Mixed Greens (Lettuce, Spinach, Arugula)Cherry TomatoesCucumberBell Peppers (Red, Yellow)
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$81.00$20.25 per person
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Entrées

You can choose 2 Entrée for one order

Arnold's Fried Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Baked Beans

A comforting and hearty dish featuring crispy, seasoned fried chicken alongside creamy, baked macaroni and cheese. Served with a side of sweet and savory baked beans, this meal off...
Fried Chicken PiecesElbow MacaroniCheddar CheeseMilk
Fried Chicken PiecesElbow MacaroniCheddar CheeseMilk
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$156.00$39.00 per person
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Simmered in a garlic parmesan cream sauce, it's a hearty and flavorful Italian classic.Perfect for a satisfying main course.
Fettuccine PastaChicken BreastHeavy CreamParmesan Cheese
Fettuccine PastaChicken BreastHeavy CreamParmesan Cheese
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$160.00$40.00 per person
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Gravy and Mash Meatballs with Cornbread

Hearty beef meatballs simmered in a rich, savory gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Accompanied by a slice of fluffy, slightly sweet cornbread, perfect for soaking up ...
Ground BeefBreadcrumbsEggOnion
Ground BeefBreadcrumbsEggOnion
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$185.00$37.00 per person
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Blackened Chicken Alfredo

A classic fettuccine Alfredo pasta dish with blackened chicken and Cajun flavors. Served with toasted garlic bread.
Chicken Alfredo Sauce Fettuccine Pasta Cream Cajun Seasonings.
Chicken Alfredo Sauce Fettuccine Pasta Cream Cajun Seasonings.
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$186.00$37.20 per person
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New Orleans style BBQ shrimp

This New Orleans classic will be sure to touch your taste buds. Served with white rice and toasted garlic bread.
Shrimp Butter Garlic Lemon Juice Ground Black Pepper Herbs And Creole Seasoning.
Shrimp Butter Garlic Lemon Juice Ground Black Pepper Herbs And Creole Seasoning.
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$186.00$37.20 per person
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Jambalaya

Jambalaya a staple in Louisiana cuisine. This hearty rice dish packs a flavorful punch. Served with toasted garlic bread.
Chicken Turkey Sausage Turkey Ham Holy Trinity Garlic Tomato Creole Seasoning Chicken Stock
Chicken Turkey Sausage Turkey Ham Holy Trinity Garlic Tomato Creole Seasoning Chicken Stock
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$186.00$37.20 per person
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Chicken and Turkey sausage gumbo

Indulge in a Louisiana staple gumbo. This classic is a chef's personal favorite . Chicken and turkey sausage.
Butter And Flour Chicken Turkey Sausage The Holy Trinity.Rue Chicken Thighs Turkey Sausage Onions Green Bell Peppers Celery Garlic Cajun Spices.
Butter And Flour Chicken Turkey Sausage The Holy Trinity.Rue Chicken Thighs Turkey Sausage Onions Green Bell Peppers Celery Garlic Cajun Spices.
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$186.00$37.20 per person
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Salisbury Steak Dinner

A classic comfort dish featuring a perfectly seasoned Salisbury steak, smothered in rich mushroom gravy. Served alongside tender roasted root vegetables and crisp asparagus spears. A hearty and satisfying meal.
Ground Beef PattyMushroom GravyRoasted CarrotsRoasted Parsnips
Ground Beef PattyMushroom GravyRoasted CarrotsRoasted Parsnips
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$192.00$48.00 per person
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Chef's Signature Chicken Fricassee Creole Style with Dirty Rice and French Green Beans

A rich and savory Creole-style stew. Tender chicken pieces are slow-cooked in a deeply flavored roux-based sauce, brimming with the 'holy trinity' of Creole cuisine: bell peppers, ...
Chicken Thighs And DrumsticksBell PeppersCeleryOnions
Chicken Thighs And DrumsticksBell PeppersCeleryOnions
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$238.00$59.50 per person
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Sweet Plantains, Fried Cabbage, and Rice and Peas

A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican classic featuring succulent chicken marinated in fiery jerk spices and grilled to perfection. Served with subtly sweet fried plantains, tender frie...
ChickenJerk SeasoningScotch Bonnet PeppersThyme
ChickenJerk SeasoningScotch Bonnet PeppersThyme
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$241.00$60.25 per person
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Buckeye Braised Beef and Cheddar Skillet

Slow-braised beef, rich and fork-tender, simmered in a savory pan sauce with herbs and spices. Layered with creamy cheddar cheese and served hot in a skillet, it offers a hearty an...
Beef Chuck RoastCheddar CheeseOnionsGarlic
Beef Chuck RoastCheddar CheeseOnionsGarlic
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$360.00$90.00 per person
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Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes and Fried Vegetables Medley (Family Meal)

Slow-braised beef short ribs, tender and rich, served with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. Accompanied by a vibrant medley of crisp, lightly fried seasonal vegetables.
Beef Short RibsPotatoesButterCream
Beef Short RibsPotatoesButterCream
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$362.00$90.50 per person
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Proteins

You can choose 2 Protein for one order

Fried Chicken

One of America's favorite foods fried chicken. Chicken wing sections marinated in buttermilk fried to perfection.
Chicken Wing Sections Buttermilk Brine Chicken Batter Seasonings
Chicken Wing Sections Buttermilk Brine Chicken Batter Seasonings
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$132.00$26.40 per person
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Chicken Fricassee Creole style

A twist on a classic. Made with Creole and Cajun flavors.
Chicken Cajun And Creole Spices Onion Peppers
Chicken Cajun And Creole Spices Onion Peppers
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$162.00$32.40 per person
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Stewed lamb chops

Succulent grass fed lamb with a pan sauce reduction.
Lamb
Lamb
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$198.00$39.60 per person
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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Slow-braised beef short ribs, incredibly tender and falling off the bone, served with a rich red wine reduction. A hearty and satisfying dish.
Beef Short RibsRed WineBeef BrothCarrots
Beef Short RibsRed WineBeef BrothCarrots
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$240.00$60.00 per person
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Sides

You can choose 2 Side for one order

Asparagus

Sauteed or grilled to perfection in butter.seasoned with salt and pepper.
Asparagus Butter Salt And Pepper.
Asparagus Butter Salt And Pepper.
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$36.00$7.20 per person
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Fried vegetable medley

A blend of fresh vegetables sauteed and seasoned to profiction.
Selection Of Vegetables
Selection Of Vegetables
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$36.00$7.20 per person
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Mashed Potatoes

Piping hot mashed potatoes made with real potatoes.
Potatoes Butter Milk Salt And Pepper.
Potatoes Butter Milk Salt And Pepper.
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$36.00$7.20 per person
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French Green Beans

Classic French style green beans.
Green Beans Oil Salt And Pepper.
Green Beans Oil Salt And Pepper.
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$36.00$7.20 per person
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Sauteed spinach

Wholesome sauteed spinach.
Spinach Butter And Oil.
Spinach Butter And Oil.
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$36.00$7.20 per person
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Dirty Rice

Louisiana dirty rice is a hearty side dish with robust flavor.
Rice Ground Turkey Chicken Livers Holy Trinity Of Onion Celery Green Bell Pepper Minced Garlic Bay Leaf Chicken Stock Wostershire Sauce Tabasco Sauce Creole Seasoning
Rice Ground Turkey Chicken Livers Holy Trinity Of Onion Celery Green Bell Pepper Minced Garlic Bay Leaf Chicken Stock Wostershire Sauce Tabasco Sauce Creole Seasoning
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$54.00$10.80 per person
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Mac and Cheese

One of the Chefs all time favorite sides Mac and cheese. Cavatappi noodles cream cheese creole seasoning flour cheese picked by the chef.
Cavatappi Noodles Cream Cheese Half And Half Assortment Of Cheeses And Creole Seasoning
Cavatappi Noodles Cream Cheese Half And Half Assortment Of Cheeses And Creole Seasoning
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$60.00$12.00 per person
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Red Beans and Rice

Classic side dish from Louisiana red beans and rice. Sure too pack lots of hearty flavor.
Red Beans Basic White Rice Chicken Stock Creole Seasoning
Red Beans Basic White Rice Chicken Stock Creole Seasoning
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$72.00$14.40 per person
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts roasted to perfection with a touch of olive oil and balsamic glaze. The roasting process brings out their natural sweetness, while the balsamic adds a tangy depth...
Brussels SproutsOlive OilBalsamic GlazeSalt
Brussels SproutsOlive OilBalsamic GlazeSalt
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$88.00$22.00 per person
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Boston Baked Beans

A classic New England dish of navy beans slow-baked with molasses, salt pork, and seasonings. The long baking process gives the beans a rich, sweet, and smoky flavor. Traditionally served as a main course or side dish.
Navy BeansMolassesBrown SugarMustard
Navy BeansMolassesBrown SugarMustard
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$351.00$87.75 per person
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Desserts

You can choose 2 Dessert for one order

Peach Cobbler

A classic American desert sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Peaches Puff Pastry Ice Cream Caramel.
Peaches Puff Pastry Ice Cream Caramel.
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$60.00$12.00 per person
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NY Style Cheesecake

My New York style cheesecake with strawberry and sauce.
Cream Cheese Eggs Sugar.
Cream Cheese Eggs Sugar.
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$66.00$13.20 per person
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About me
A chef for your special occasion. For more than 25 years I have been a steward of the food and hospitality industry. Allow me to serve you at your special occasion it would be my pleasure.
5.0 3 jobs done
$200.00 Minimum order value
My Service Area
map-pointerColumbus, Ohio
My Availability
March, 2026
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