Menu Inspired By Mexico
By Emily Paskus

Chef Emily celebrates Mexican cuisine and transforms local Berkshire ingredients into a vibrant feast. Seasonal vegetables enhance traditional sauces and salsas. Each dish tells a story of cultural fusion, combining time-honored Mexican traditions with New England's seasonal harvest.

Personalize your experience below.

You can adjust the following selections now or later (up to 10 days in advance of your event).

Appetizers
Trio of salsas
DF
GF
NF
V+
V

Handmade salsas made with local ingredients whenever possible. three types: roasted tomatillo, charred heirloom tomato with jalapeño, pico de gallo

Main Courses
Street Style Tacos
DF
GF
V+
V

Build your own tacos street style from a selection of meats and vegetables. Options include grilled shrimp, slow cooked chicken with tomato and chili, barbacoa (slow cooked beef), carnitas (stewed pork), al pastor (pork with pineapple), roasted mushrooms, or sweet potato medallions. Choose two kinds, additional flavor selections may be added for additional fee. Tacos served with lime wedges, chipotle sour cream, pickled red onion, sliced radish, cilantro and queso fresco.

Side Dishes
Cilantro Lime Rice
DF
GF
SF
V+
V

Organic long grain white or brown rice scented with sautéed onion, lime and cilantro. Can also be made without cilantro

Slow-Cooked Black or Pino Beans
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GF
SF
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V

Organic and heirloom beans slow cooked with bay, onion, garlic, cumin until perfectly soft and creamy. Can be mild, spice or somewhere in between

Important Information
Pricing
Starting at $1,300. Once this minimum is met, additional adults are $230 per adult, excluding optional add-ons, gratuity and fees.
Capacity

4 - 32 guests

This experience accommodates a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 32 guests.
Length

1.5 - 2 hours

Your team typically arrives two hours before your start time and stays after to clean up
Service Type

Family Style Meals

Casual family-style meals to celebrate any occasion. Mains and sides are typically served for the group to share.
Preferences

DF
Dairy Free,
GF
Gluten Free,
NF
Nut Free,
SF
Soy Free,
V+
Vegan,
V
Vegetarian

Dietary options in dark gray mean the item is prepared this way; light gray indicates an optional preference
The Team

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Emily Paskus

Emily is a personal and therapeutic chef, nutritionist and nutrition educator. She crafts personalized memorable dining experiences for private events informed by seasonal agricultural and artisanal products sourced in The Berkshires and Hudson Valley. She cooks for retreats. Working with food as medicine, tailors menus addressing specific client needs. She teaches culinary skills, and facilitates workshops on many food and nutrition related subjects. Emily loves foraging, wildcraft and herbalism, and is deeply connected to landscape wherever she goes. These elements inspire beautiful, thoughtfully prepared meals meant to bring people together for enjoyment, sharing, connection and deep nourishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our mission is to ensure you have a seamless, unforgettable experience. We've prepared answers below to some questions you may have. If you still require more help or information, our concierge team is standing by ready to help!

How does the booking process work?
How do payments work?
What is the cancellation policy?
What time does the service provider arrive?
Can I modify my event details after booking?
How do I know if a service provider is available for the date of my event?
Can I contact my service provider?
Can chefs accommodate allergies and dietary requirements?
What does 'guests' mean?
How long is the experience or event?

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