Chef Len Mitchell

Personal Chef in Marblehead

Professional Profile

• A goal oriented professional Chef and Sommelier with a wide range of experience in hospitality leadership, culinary arts, instruction, and profitable operations. Well traveled.

• Innovative team builder who achieves excellence and growth by fostering collaboration with creativity and enthusiasm.

• Successful launching profitable start-ups, turn-arounds, food safety training,

P&L performance, and strategic menu marketing. Locally inspired market cuisine. Globally acquired culinary skills, flavors and techniques.

For me, cooking is...

My means of experiencing everything offered by the land and sea. Best way to share techniques that enrich life's positive experience.

I learned to cook at...

After Culinary Training in University, pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics, which allowed me to travel, greatly expanding my Cuisine

A cooking secret...

Freshest ingredients Best techniques Deep, bold flavors Organization Balance Love

My menus

Holiday Soiree

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Butter poached Little Harbor Lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli

Calabrian Mozzarella Skewers

Caramelized Sweet Onion Phyllo Cups

Certified Angus Sirloin Slices with Chimmichurri

Classic Mezze Platter with Hummus, Pickled vegetables, Grilled vegetables, tabouleh Salad, Olives, Dates, Figs, etc

Lobster Rolls three ways: Brioche butter poached, Salad style Mayo, or Lettuce Wraps

Sashimi Yellowfin Skewers with Lemongrass citrus sauce

Boston Smoked Fish Company Platter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Classic Salade Nicoise

Elegant Charcuterie Board with European and Domestic Meats and Cheeses, Dried fruits, Nuts, Olives, Confiture, pickles, flatbread crackers

Ecuadorean Scallop Ceviche

Jumbo Crabmeat Avocado salad with grilled vegetable remoulade

Oaxaca Appetizer Platter with regional pico, guac, and salsas

Prosciutto wrapped shrimp with aioli, crostini and olives

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled romaine wedges, white anchovies, and sourdough croutons

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Argentina Coffee spice rub Pork tenderloin with Peruvian fingerling potatoes, caramelized root vegetables, and agave tamarind gastrique

Pan Seared Halibut with Basil Yukon Mashed potatoes and juniper-riesling Beurre Blanc

Certified Angus Prime Burger sliders with 8 topping choices

Prime Filet of Beef Tenderloin with cauliflower creme fraiche mash, Haricots Verts, classic Cabernet bordelaise

Za'atar Seared Ivory Salmon with Roasted Apples and Grapes, Quinoa Salad, and Red Zinfandel reduction

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Amaretto toasted almond mousse

Chocolate Yucatan Cake

Classic seasonal fruit tartes with elderberry St Germain sauce

Creme Brulee

Decadent flourless chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream and chambord sauce

Frozen Tiramisu served with warm chocolate espresso sauce and candied lemon peel

Tuscan apple crostadas with cinnamon creme

Nuevo Latino

STARTER

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Certified Angus Sirloin Slices with Chimmichurri

Sirloin Beef Barbacoa Bites with Pico de Guac

Ecuadorean Scallop Ceviche

Oaxaca Appetizer Platter with regional pico, guac, and salsas

Shrimp Ceviche

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sonora Corn and Black Bean Salad

Jalisco Caesar salad with blackened shrimp

Santa Fe field green salad with artisanal goat cheese, Chile de Arbol rellenos, and green chili vinaigrette, dried cherries

Jumbo Crabmeat Avocado salad with grilled vegetable remoulade

MAIN COURSE

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Argentina Coffee spice rub Pork tenderloin with Peruvian fingerling potatoes, caramelized root vegetables, and agave tamarind gastrique

Grande Fajita platter, Chicken, Shrimp, Steak

Picanha do Brasil, Barbacoa Sirloin

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon with roasted corn avocado salsa, poblano mashed potatoes, cilantro vinaigrette

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Flan

Tres con Leche

Chocolate Yucatan Cake

New England Lobster Festival

STARTER

All inclusive

Butter poached Little Harbor Lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lobster Rolls three ways: Brioche butter poached, Salad style Mayo, or Lettuce Wraps

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Whole Steamed Lobsters, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp

Salt Potatoes

Coleslaw

Sweet Corn

Garden Salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Strawberry Shortcake

Peach Cobbler

Essence of Cuisine, (French, Mediterranean, Seafood)

STARTER

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Smoked Salmon bundles with tri-color bell peppers and cilantro crema

Sirloin Beef Barbacoa Bites with Pico de Guac

Caramelized Sweet Onion Tarte

Butter poached Little Harbor Lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli

Ecuadorean Scallop Ceviche

Mini Lobster Newburgh Puff Pastry

Caprese skewers with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, thai basil pesto

Certified Angus Sirloin Slices with Chimmichurri

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sashimi Yellowfin Skewers with Lemongrass citrus sauce

Shrimp, corn and fennel salad with yellow pepper vinaigrette

Classic Mezze Platter with Hummus, Pickled vegetables, Grilled vegetables, tabouleh Salad, Olives, Dates, Figs, etc

Lettuce wrap platter: Bright chick pea salad with greek yogurt, golden spice, dried cherries, greek yogurt dressing

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled romaine wedges, white anchovies, and sourdough croutons

Provencale Vegetable Platter with Saffron Aioli

Jumbo Crabmeat Avocado salad with grilled vegetable remoulade

Classic Salade Nicoise

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Two Lemon Roast Herbes de Provence Chicken with White Truffle Risotto, sauteed asparagus and cheery tomato confit

Crispy Potato Wrapped Faroe Island Salmon with Braised Red Cabbage, Mustardseed Spaetzle, and Chervil Vinaigrette

Pan Seared Halibut with Basil Yukon Mashed potatoes and juniper-riesling Beurre Blanc

Za'atar Seared Ivory Salmon with Roasted Apples and Grapes, Quinoa Salad, and Red Zinfandel reduction

Prime Filet of Beef Tenderloin with cauliflower creme fraiche mash, Haricots Verts, classic Cabernet bordelaise

Argentina Coffee spice rub Berkshire Pork tenderloin with Peruvian fingerling potatoes, caramelized root vegetables, and agave tamarind gastrique

Ancient grain blend stuffed heirloom tomatoes with saffron veloute (v,gf,sf,df, etc)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Frozen Tiramisu served with warm chocolate espresso sauce and candied lemon peel

Tuscan apple crostadas with cinnamon creme

Grand marnier mousse

Classic seasonal fruit tartes with elderberry St Germain sauce

Decadent flourless chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream and chambord sauce

Best Brunch !

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Butter poached Little Harbor Lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli

Caprese skewers with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, thai basil pesto

Classic Mezze Platter with Hummus, Pickled vegetables, Grilled vegetables, tabouleh Salad, Olives, Dates, Figs, etc

Provencale Vegetable Platter with Saffron Aioli

Assorted House baked Croissants, Danish Pastries, and Muffins. Selection of Jams, Marmalades, Spreads, and butters

World Yogurt Tour with sliced fruits and Berries

Elegant Charcuterie Board with European and Domestic Meats and Cheeses, Dried fruits, Nuts, Olives, Confiture, pickles, flatbread crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caramelized Sweet Onion Tarte

Ancient grain blend stuffed heirloom tomatoes with saffron veloute (v,gf,sf,df, etc)

Certified Angus Sirloin Slices with Chimmichurri

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled romaine wedges, white anchovies, and sourdough croutons

Jumbo Crabmeat Avocado salad with grilled vegetable remoulade

Lobster Rolls three ways: Brioche butter poached, Salad style Mayo, or Lettuce Wraps

Boston Smoked Fish Company Faroe Island Smoked Salmon platter with fresh, local bagels

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Classic Eggs Benedict

Omelette Station with 8 filling choices

Tuscan Fritatta

Steak Frites with potatoes Anna

Angel Hair with jumbo shrimp and marinara Arabiatta

Pasta Amatraciana with Guinciale

Fideo Fettucine Carbonara

Certified Angus Prime Burger sliders with 8 topping choices

Avocado Eggs Benedict

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

French Toast with local maple syrup, Irish butter and toppings bar: Cherries, Strawberries, Toasted pecans, Whipped cream, Applewood smoked bacon, Sausage

Buttermilk tall pancakes with toppings bar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, sausage

Peach Cobbler

Strawberry Shortcake

Surf and Turf

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Butter poached Little Harbor Lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli

Caprese skewers with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, thai basil pesto

Certified Angus Sirloin Slices with Chimmichurri

Lobster Rolls three ways: Brioche butter poached, Salad style Mayo, or Lettuce Wraps

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Caesar Salad

Garden Salad

Greek Tomato Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Prime Filet of Beef Tenderloin with cauliflower creme fraiche mash, Haricots Verts, classic Cabernet bordelaise

Whole Steamed Lobsters, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Shortcake

Peach Cobbler

Frozen Tiramisu served with warm chocolate espresso sauce and candied lemon peel

Celebration Barbeque

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Grilled Chicken Wings 3 sauces

Cape Cod Kettle Chips 3 dips

Boneless Chicken Wings 3 sauces

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Guac

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar Salad

Garden Salad

Greek Tomato Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Applewood smoked Bacon Mac and Cheese

Sweet Corn on the Cob

St. Louis Pork Ribs

Smoked Beef Brisket

BBQ Chicken

Pulled Pork

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Strawberry Shortcake

Peach Cobbler

Essence of Cuisine

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Smoked Salmon bundles with tri-color bell peppers and cilantro crema

Sirloin Beef Barbacoa Bites with Pico de Guac

Caramelized Sweet Onion Tarte

Butter poached Little Harbor Lobster crostini with lemon tarragon aioli

Ecuadorean Scallop Ceviche

Mini Lobster Newburgh Puff Pastry

Caprese skewers with burrata and heirloom tomatoes, thai basil pesto

Certified Angus Sirloin Slices with Chimmichurri

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sashimi Yellowfin Skewers with Lemongrass citrus sauce

Shrimp, corn and fennel salad with yellow pepper vinaigrette

Classic Mezze Platter with Hummus, Pickled vegetables, Grilled vegetables, tabouleh Salad, Olives, Dates, Figs, etc

Lettuce wrap platter: Bright chick pea salad with greek yogurt, golden spice, dried cherries, greek yogurt dressing

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled romaine wedges, white anchovies, and sourdough croutons

Provencale Vegetable Platter with Saffron Aioli

Jumbo Crabmeat Avocado salad with grilled vegetable remoulade

Classic Salade Nicoise

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Two Lemon Roast Herbes de Provence Chicken with White Truffle Risotto, sauteed asparagus and cheery tomato confit

Crispy Potato Wrapped Faroe Island Salmon with Braised Red Cabbage, Mustardseed Spaetzle, and Chervil Vinaigrette

Pan Seared Halibut with Basil Yukon Mashed potatoes and juniper-riesling Beurre Blanc

Za'atar Seared Ivory Salmon with Roasted Apples and Grapes, Quinoa Salad, and Red Zinfandel reduction

Prime Filet of Beef Tenderloin with cauliflower creme fraiche mash, Haricots Verts, classic Cabernet bordelaise

Argentina Coffee spice rub Berkshire Pork tenderloin with Peruvian fingerling potatoes, caramelized root vegetables, and agave tamarind gastrique

Ancient grain blend stuffed heirloom tomatoes with saffron veloute (v,gf,sf,df, etc)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Frozen Tiramisu served with warm chocolate espresso sauce and candied lemon peel

Tuscan apple crostadas with cinnamon creme

Grand marnier mousse

Classic seasonal fruit tartes with elderberry St Germain sauce

Decadent flourless chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream and chambord sauce

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Chef Len's reviews

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41 services

Chef Len was wonderful. His food was delicious. He was very engaging and easy to talk to. He was willing to work with us on the menu to make it just right for our family. This will always be a very memorable birthday experience.

Chef Len was absolutely terrific. We hired Chef Len for my wife’s 50th birthday dinner at our home, and the entire experience exceeded expectations. He cooked for 15 people, and every single guest raved about the food and the overall evening. The menu was outstanding, the execution was flawless, and everything felt effortless and professional from start to finish.

Len was awesome. Look forward to the next meal!

Chef Len helped make our birthday dinner feel really special! He was extremely professional and delivered a fantastic, tasty, multi-course meal, and had a great attitude and was respectful in our space (with two new babies around). Thanks Chef!

Len made our anniversary dinner very special! His cooking was excellent, and he was wonderful to talk to throughout the night. Would definitely recommend!

I highly recommend Chef Len. He worked with us to create a menu for our event, and his dishes are not only delicious and beautifully presented, but they also bring a welcoming, professional energy that makes every event feel special.

Chef Len was simply wonderful! We will be hiring him again for sure!

Chef Len was absolutely incredible, from the moment he showed up he was kind, helpful, and a pleasure to be around. We hired him for a bachelor party and we were at the beach all day while he cooked up an incredible BBQ back at the house. The presentation was amazing, he handled every single thing, and we were able to enjoy the meal together. I’d recommend Chef Len to anyone, his other specialty meals he told us about sounded amazing as well. The entire group was talking about the meal all night, we had plenty of leftovers for the 10 of us, and couldn’t have been happier! Thanks, Chef Len!

He was fantastic!

Chef Len was phenomenal from the start until the end. He has outstanding communication and his recommendations were spot on. His presentations were impeccable and all of his dishes were superb. It was such a pleasure to have Chef Len help us celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. I’m already planning on having him back.

Chef Len was is an amazing chef and very personable. He took great care to put together a menu that was appealing to our group. He used the highest quality local ingredients and was fully transparent about where he sourced them. His food and presentation were absolutely fabulous! I would highly recommend Chef Len!