Chef Joe Martin
Chef At Home in Naples
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Passionate about delivering exceptional and inventive dining experiences.
I am a seasoned private chef with a love for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
With a diverse repertoire specializing in Mediterranean, American, Caribbean, Mexican, Latin American, Spanish, French, New American, Fusion and Continental cuisines, I bring a unique blend of flavors and techniques to the table.
My favorite creations often feature sustainable game meats, showcasing my commitment to both innovation and sustainability.
I honed my skills at Johnson and Wales before gaining valuable experience in notable establishments such as French Laundry, Bensi, Mexican Radio, Amore Italiano, Mesa Grill and Big Sky.
I’ve won over 40 cooking competitions and earned regional and national awards including 2 James Beard nominations.
Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, I am dedicated to creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences tailored to every client’s desires.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
My passion, my love and a way to express myself artistically.
I learned to cook at...
Johnson and Wales and through stints at Michelin starred restaurants in France, Italy and the US.
A cooking secret...
Thinking outside of the box while respecting the traditional values instilled
My menus
Blue crab arancini
Chargrilled oyster trio (garlic herb butter, Cajun parmesan crust and smoked chili butter)
Classic shrimp & lobster cocktail
Mini crab cakes with fennel slaw
Oysters rockefeller
Polenta crostini topped with wild mushroom ragu
Seafood stuffed mushrooms
Seared scallops with beurre blanc and salmon roe
Andouille arancini served with red pepper coulis
Whipped ricotta with honey and pistachios
Zuppa di mussels
Zuppa di clams
-Roasted beet & goat cheese salad- local greens, candied pecans, goat cheese, orange supremes, fried shallots, cane syrup-Dijon vinaigrette
Artichoke risotto
Cacio e Pepe
Caesar salad. Homemade dressing and croutons
Conch Chowder Silky tomato-conch broth, roasted corn relish, smoked paprika oil, fried parsley
Crab salad- lump crabmeat, avocado, hearts of palm, citrus supreme, key lime vinaigrette & herb oil
Panzanella salad
Pear & gorgonzola salad
Black truffle and wild mushroom risotto
Tomato and burrata salad
Ribeye and lobster tail
Black bass filet grilled with olive oil, garlic and oregano. Served over a pearl couscous "salad" with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, Greek yogurt & lemon zest
Braised short rib over parm polenta
Crab crusted Seabass
Grilled lobster tail with mango rum butter, coconut rice and charred pineapple salsa
Seared scallops and lemon risotto
Bison ribeye and butter poached lobster tail
Chocolate mousse with candied citrus
Lemon panna cotta with macerated berries
Dark chocolate olive oil cake with mint whipped cream and strawberries
Mexican chocolate tart with chili caramel
Pistachio panna cotta
Tiramisu
Vanilla bean crème brûlée with fresh berries
Vanilla bean panna cotta
White chocolate and raspberry flan
White chocolate cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake
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Andouille arancini served with red pepper coulis
Arancini
Bison croquettes
Blackened alligator tostada-crispy corn tortilla, guacamole, cotija cheese, pickled red onions & radish, citrus slaw and creole crema
Blackened shrimp on grilled sourdough with corn puree and chorizo crumble
Blue corn tortilla with wild mushrooms, ramps, shredded quail and fried quail egg
Blue crab hushpuppies
Ceviche
Chargrilled oyster trio (garlic herb butter, Cajun parmesan crust and smoked chili butter)
Charred Octopus over smoked eggplant puree with preserved lemon, crispy chickpeas and oregano oil
Classic shrimp & lobster cocktail
Florida Pink Shrimp Ceviche Key lime, mango, shaved jalapeño, cucumber, avocado crema, crispy plantain
Grilled peach and mascarpone bruschetta
Crispy duck carnitas tostadas with blood orange salsa
-Roasted beet & goat cheese salad- local greens, candied pecans, goat cheese, orange supremes, fried shallots, cane syrup-Dijon vinaigrette
Antipasto salad with Bocconcini and olive tapenade
Avocado & corn salad
Beet carpaccio with whipped chèvre, pistachios and orange supremes
Caesar salad. Homemade dressing and croutons
Caprese salad
Citrus and fennel salad. Shaved fennel, orange & grapefruit segments tossed with fresh mint, dill and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Finished with toasted pistachios and Maldon salt
Conch Chowder Silky tomato-conch broth, roasted corn relish, smoked paprika oil, fried parsley
Corn & crab bisque
Crab salad with avocado and citrus vinaigrette
Panzanella salad
6oz filet and lobster tail
Black bass filet grilled with olive oil, garlic and oregano. Served over a pearl couscous "salad" with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, Greek yogurt & lemon zest
Blackened Grouper Sweet potato purée, blistered heirloom tomatoes, crab butter sauce, fried leek
Blackened red snapper with crawfish etouffee
Cedar plank rainbow trout
Crab crusted Seabass
Creole stuffed snapper with crawfish cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf and asparagus
Grilled lobster tail with mango rum butter, coconut rice and charred pineapple salsa
Guava glazed pork belly with coconut-cauliflower puree, charred fruit and crispy plantain chips
Herb crusted salmon with beurre blanc, asparagus and crispy potatoes
Herb-Crusted Halibut Saffron fregola, roasted fennel, blistered heirloom tomatoes, citrus beurre blanc (or lemon-herb olive oil for a dairy-free version), and fennel fronds
Pan seared black cod with charred tomatoes, olives, white beans and escarole
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass Corn and lobster succotash, roasted asparagus, saffron shellfish broth, herb oil, and micro chives
Almond & orange semolina cake with orange syrup and fresh whipped cream
Blackberry Cobbler Vanilla mascarpone cream, oat streusel, lemon thyme syrup
Apple crisp
Chocolate mousse with candied citrus
Dark chocolate olive oil cake with dairy free chocolate mousse and strawberries
Coconut-Key Lime Panna Cotta Passionfruit gel, toasted coconut tuile, candied lime zest
Coconut bread pudding with pineapple rum sauce
Key lime pie
Tiramisu
Lemon panna cotta with port wine macerated berries
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Roasted artichoke hearts with stuffed fried olives and a preserved lemon aioli
Prosciutto wrapped pears with Gorgonzola and walnuts
Polenta crostini topped with wild mushroom ragu
Fennel and Orange Insalata
Panzanella Insalata
Antipasto salad with Bocconcini and olive tapenade
Black truffle and wild mushroom risotto
Cacio e Pepe
Gnocchi with pancetta in a pecorino cream sauce
Pistachio crusted rack of lamb
Gnudi with sage brown butter
Veal Osso Bucco
Pan seared black cod with charred tomatoes, olives, white beans and escarole
Smoked and grilled octopus served over a creamy mascarpone polenta
Lemon panna cotta with roasted figs and port wine reduction
Torta Caprese
Zabaglione
Date and pistachio tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu
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Madras curry deviled eggs with candied bacon
Antipasto skewers
Prosciutto wrapped melon
Sausage & feta stuffed mushrooms
Grilled watermelon with balsamic glaze
Jalapeno cornbread
Classic potato salad
"jalapeno popper" potato salad
Brisket baked beans
Apple/mango jicama slaw
Broccoli apple salad
Orzo salad with tomatoes, olives, cucumber
Mexican street corn or grilled corn on the cob
Southern green beans
3 cheese mac & cheese
Avocado & corn salad
Twice baked potatoes
Grilled asparagus
Balsamic grilled seasonal vegetables
Baby back ribs with apple butter bbq sauce
Cherry glazed pork shank "wings"
Salmon with pineapple teriyaki glaze
Bison sliders with bourbon bbq sauce
Coffee and cocoa crusted pork tenderloin
Herbed Cornish hens
Grilled venison chops with orange cranberry glaze
Grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream and bourbon sauce
Apple crisp
Chocolate ice box pie
Raspberry crumb bars
Key lime pie
Rocky road pie
Strawberry rhubarb pie
Banana pudding
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Bison croquettes
Chargrilled oyster trio (garlic herb butter, Cajun parmesan crust and smoked chili butter)
Crispy polenta bites with white bean puree, wilted spinach and grilled shrimp
Grilled shrimp on sourdough crostini, bourbon onion jam, horseradish cream
Heirloom tomato tartare with avocado mousse, pickled shallots
Florida Pink Shrimp Ceviche Key lime, mango, shaved jalapeño, cucumber, avocado crema, crispy plantain
Chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in crispy bacon
Blue crab arancini
Shaved Duck Breast Rye crostini, grain mustard crema, pickled fennel, dill oil
Classic shrimp & lobster cocktail
Seared scallops with passionfruit beurre blanc
Crispy lamb meatball with mint aioli
Seared Diver Scallops * Cauliflower purée made with olive oil, crispy pancetta, roasted corn succotash, lemon-chive vinaigrette, and micro herbs
Mini cornbread with apple butter mousse and shredded short rib
-Roasted beet & goat cheese salad- local greens, candied pecans, goat cheese, orange supremes, fried shallots, cane syrup-Dijon vinaigrette
Artichoke risotto
Butternut Squash Bisque Brown butter, sage crema, toasted pumpkin seeds
Cacio e Pepe
Caprese salad
Citrus and fennel salad. Shaved fennel, orange & grapefruit segments tossed with fresh mint, dill and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Finished with toasted pistachios and Maldon salt
Italian wedding soup
Florida stone crab salad- lump stone crabmeat, avocado, hearts of palm, citrus supreme, key lime vinaigrette & herb oil
Conch Chowder Silky tomato-conch broth, roasted corn relish, smoked paprika oil, fried parsley
Roasted Carrot Velouté - roasted carrot soup finished with coconut cream, harissa oil, toasted pistachios, and crispy carrot ribbons
Grilled White Asparagus Romesco sauce, toasted Marcona almonds, preserved lemon, charred scallions, and fresh herbs
Spring Pea & Mint Soup * Chilled English pea soup blended with olive oil and fresh mint, topped with poached shrimp, pea shoots, lemon zest, and herb oil
Black bass filet grilled with olive oil, garlic and oregano. Served over a pearl couscous "salad" with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, Greek yogurt & lemon zest
Blackened Grouper Sweet potato purée, blistered heirloom tomatoes, crab butter sauce, fried leek
Bourbon Glazed Venison Short Rib White cheddar grits, roasted carrots, red wine jus
Citrus brined pork tenderloin, plantain puree, mango-avocado relish and lime oil drizzle
Coffee & Cocoa Rubbed Elk Loin Celery root purée, charred broccolini, huckleberry demi-glace, crispy shallots
Coffee-ancho rubbed filet mignon with black bean puree, roasted vegetables and red wine-guajillo jus
Crab crusted Seabass
Grilled Elk Tenderloin Wild mushroom risotto, asparagus, red wine demi-glace
Pan seared Faroe Island salmon with corn puree, corn & habanero salsa and sauce Normandy
Herb-Crusted Halibut Saffron fregola, roasted fennel, blistered heirloom tomatoes, citrus beurre blanc (or lemon-herb olive oil for a dairy-free version), and fennel fronds
Grilled Lamb Rack Smoked eggplant purée, confit fingerling potatoes, roasted baby carrots, mint chimichurri, and pomegranate reduction
Wild Boar Chop Roasted fingerling potatoes, charred broccolini, apple-cranberry compote, cider demi-glace, and crispy sage
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass Corn and lobster succotash, roasted asparagus, saffron shellfish broth, herb oil, and micro chives
Baked pumpkin with pine nut & walnut crumble and agave-honey glaze
Blackberry Cobbler Vanilla whipped coconut cream, oat streusel, lemon thyme syrup
Cinnamon apple bread pudding with warm whiskey sauce
Coconut-Key Lime Panna Cotta Passionfruit gel, toasted coconut tuile, candied lime zest
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding Espresso anglaise, smoked sea salt, cocoa nib
Dark chocolate olive oil cake with mint whipped cream and strawberries
Lemon panna cotta with roasted figs and port wine reduction
Pistachio & Lemon tiramisu
White chocolate flan with passionfruit-agave syrup
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Arancini
Beet carpaccio with whipped chèvre, pistachios and orange supremes
Bison Tartare Quail egg yolk, black garlic aioli, pickled mustard seed, rye crisps
Blackened alligator tostada-crispy corn tortilla, guacamole, cotija cheese, pickled red onions & radish, citrus slaw and creole crema
Blackened shrimp on grilled sourdough with corn puree and chorizo crumble
Blue crab hushpuppies served with smoked paprika remoulade and charred lemon
Cedar smoked salmon bites on crispy corn cakes with cranberry-maples relish
Ceviche
Classic shrimp & lobster cocktail
Crispy polenta bites with white bean puree, wilted spinach and grilled shrimp
Grilled peach and mascarpone bruschetta
Antipasto salad with Bocconcini and olive tapenade
Broccoli apple salad
Black truffle and wild mushroom risotto
Cacio e Pepe
Caesar salad. Homemade dressing and croutons
Caprese salad
Charred Octopus over smoked eggplant puree with preserved lemon, crispy chickpeas and oregano oil
Calamari salad
Citrus and fennel salad. Shaved fennel, orange & grapefruit segments tossed with fresh mint, dill and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Finished with toasted pistachios and Maldon salt
Panzanella salad
Corn & crab bisque
Crab salad- lump crabmeat, avocado, hearts of palm, citrus supreme, key lime vinaigrette & herb oil
12 oz NY strip
6oz filet and lobster tail
6oz filet with port wine sauce. Baked potato and seasonal vegetables
Bison ribeye
Black bass filet grilled with olive oil, garlic and oregano. Served over a pearl couscous "salad" with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, Greek yogurt & lemon zest
Blackened Grouper Sweet potato purée, blistered heirloom tomatoes, crab butter sauce, fried leek
Braised & shredded short rib over parm polenta
Chicken or veal saltimbocca
Coffee and cocoa crusted beef tenderloin, roasted sweet potato puree, caramelized plantain, dark rum jus and grilled baby vegetables
Creole stuffed snapper with crawfish cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf and asparagus
Crab crusted Seabass
Double cut pork chops with apple compote, sweet potato puree and grilled vegetables
Grilled lobster tail with mango rum butter, coconut rice and charred pineapple salsa
Grilled salmon with cranberry/honey glaze with wild rice and white asparagus
Almond & orange semolina cake with orange syrup and fresh whipped cream
Blackberry Cobbler Vanilla mascarpone cream, oat streusel, lemon thyme syrup
Chocolate mousse with candied citrus
Coconut-Key Lime Panna Cotta Passionfruit gel, toasted coconut tuile, candied lime zest
Dark chocolate olive oil cake with mint whipped cream and strawberries
Key lime pie
Mango Tres Leches Cake Light sponge soaked in coconut tres leches, topped with fresh mango, passionfruit syrup, and torched meringue
Lemon panna cotta with port wine macerated berries
Mexican chocolate tart with chili caramel
Pistachio tiramisu
White chocolate flan with passionfruit-agave syrup
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Citrus and fennel salad. Shaved fennel, orange & grapefruit segments tossed with fresh mint, dill and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Finished with toasted pistachios and Maldon salt
Tomato carpaccio with capers, basil, lemon zest and aged balsamic
Grilled halloumi & watermelon salad with mint and lime
Whipped feta with cucumber and dill
Seared scallops with cauliflower puree, golden raisins and pine nuts
-Roasted beet & goat cheese salad- local greens, candied pecans, goat cheese, orange supremes, fried shallots, cane syrup-Dijon vinaigrette
Antipasto salad with Bocconcini and olive tapenade
Antipasto skewers
Beet carpaccio with whipped chèvre, pistachios and orange supremes
Calamari salad
Caprese salad
Chargrilled oyster trio (garlic herb butter, Cajun parmesan crust and smoked chili butter)
Charred Octopus over smoked eggplant puree with preserved lemon, crispy chickpeas and oregano oil
Classic bruschetta
Crab salad- lump crabmeat, avocado, hearts of palm, citrus supreme, key lime vinaigrette & herb oil
Crispy polenta bites with white bean puree, wilted spinach and grilled shrimp
Eggplant rollatine
Grilled peach & tofu bruschetta
Grilled shrimp tossed with garlic and chili crisp
Iberico ham with manchego cheese
Italian wedding soup
Greek yogurt topped with warm honey, poached figs and crushed almonds
Dark chocolate olive oil cake with rosemary whipped cream
Orange semolina cake with citrus syrup
Blackberry Cobbler Vanilla mascarpone cream, oat streusel, lemon thyme syrup
Cinnamon-vanilla flan with smoked caramel and fresh berries
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding Espresso anglaise, smoked sea salt, cocoa nib
Lemon panna cotta with port wine macerated berries
Mini cheesecakes
Pistachio & Lemon tiramisu
Pistachio panna cotta
Salted caramel chocolate tart
Vanilla bean panna cotta with fresh berries
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Bison Tartare Quail egg yolk, black garlic aioli, pickled mustard seed, rye crisps
Blue crab hushpuppies served with smoked paprika remoulade and charred lemon
Ceviche
Chargrilled oyster trio (garlic herb butter, Cajun parmesan crust and smoked chili butter)
Charred Octopus over smoked eggplant puree with preserved lemon, crispy chickpeas and oregano oil
Classic shrimp & lobster cocktail
Crispy polenta bites with white bean puree, wilted spinach and grilled shrimp
Elk carpaccio with chive oil, capers, pickled radish and red onion
3 sisters veloute with smoked cedar oil
Calamari salad
Artichoke risotto
Black truffle and wild mushroom risotto
Cacio e Pepe
Citrus and fennel salad. Shaved fennel, orange & grapefruit segments tossed with fresh mint, dill and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Finished with toasted pistachios and Maldon salt
Crab salad- lump crabmeat, avocado, hearts of palm, citrus supreme, key lime vinaigrette & herb oil
Orzo salad with tomatoes, olives, cucumber
Pear & gorgonzola salad
Salad
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