ISAAC'S KITCHEN

Isaac Mathenge Mbugua

Executive Private Chef & Caterer

Karen, Nairobi, Kenya

Available for Private & Live-Fire Catering

016729104 / 0702929426

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ISAAC'S KITCHEN
Private Chef & Live-Fire Culinary Services

Culinary Craft & Live-Fire Hospitality

Elevated private dining experiences, open-flame searing, and handcrafted artisanal dishes in Karen, Nairobi.

LIVE-FIRE GRILL SHOWCASE #1

Choma Sausages, Bell Peppers & Sweet Corn with Chapati & Fresh Guacamole

On the Grill Setup

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Hardwood Ember Setup Live-Fire

Open flame searing of seasoned choma sausages, sweet corn cobs, and fresh bell peppers over glowing embers.

Plated Presentation

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Plated Feast & Sides Served

Flame-kissed sausages paired with handcrafted soft layered chapatis and fresh house-made guacamole.

LIVE-FIRE GRILL SHOWCASE #2

Choma Sausages, Sweet Corn, Bell Peppers, Zucchini & Portobello Mushrooms with BBQ Sauce

On the Grill Setup

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Hardwood Grill Setup Grill Action

High heat searing of hearty portobello mushrooms, fresh zucchini wheels, corn cobs, and sausages.

Plated Presentation

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Barbecue Harvest Platter Plated

Gourmet barbecue arrangement featuring charred portobello slices and fresh vegetables brushed with rich BBQ sauce.

HANDMADE PIEROGIS

Polish Potato & Ricotta Dumplings with Bacon & Onions

Prepared & Uncooked Setup

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Crafted Dumpling Prep Prepped

Fresh hand-crimped pierogis filled with 334g seasoned potato mash, rich ricotta cheese, and herbs ready for boiling.

Final Cooked & Plated Dish

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Pan-Seared Pierogi Dish Plated Dish

Boiled and butter-pan-seared until golden, topped with crispy bacon lardons, caramelized onions, and yogurt.

SIGNATURE RECIPES

Mastered Formulas & Step-by-Step Culinary Creations

Pumpkin Gnocchi Slot

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Handcrafted Pumpkin Gnocchi Italian Specialty

Light-as-air roasted pumpkin gnocchi pan-tossed in brown butter, crisp fresh sage, and grated parmesan.

Recipe Formula

Ingredients (Metric Weight):

  • 350g Roasted Pumpkin Puree (drained)
  • 250g Mashed Potato Base
  • 200g All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Egg Yolk + 30g Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Sage Leaves & 50g Salted Butter

Method Steps:

  1. Combine pumpkin puree, potato mash, egg yolk, and parmesan. Fold in flour until a soft dough forms.
  2. Roll into ropes, cut into 2cm pillows, and press lightly with a fork.
  3. Boil in salted water until they float (approx. 2-3 minutes).
  4. Pan-sear in browned butter with fresh sage until edges turn golden.

Moroccan Lamb Stew Slot

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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Stew Slow Cooked

Tender chunked lamb braised in Ras el Hanout spices, tomatoes, and herbs paired with fluffy stuffed couscous.

Recipe Formula

Ingredients (Metric Weight):

  • 600g Boneless Lamb Shoulder (cubed)
  • 15g Ras el Hanout Spice Blend
  • 300g Stewed Tomato & Garlic Base
  • 250g Steamed Couscous

Method Steps:

  1. Sear lamb cubes in hot oil until deeply browned.
  2. Add Ras el Hanout, garlic, and tomato base; braise on low heat for 2 hours until fork-tender.
  3. Fluff couscous with butter and herbs, serve beneath hot lamb stew.
Reserve Private Dining / Live-Fire Event