Private Chef Shannon Woodruff

Welcome to The Green Kitchen! We are a Phoenix-based private chef and catering company specializing in organic, whole-food cuisine inspired by my travels of the world’s Blue Zones and the Mediterranean regions of Italy and Spain.

My cooking is rooted in simple, seasonal ingredients, high-quality proteins, edible flowers, fresh herbs, and scratch-made sauces- food that is both nourishing and deeply flavorful.

Alongside my incredible team, we cater a wide range of events, including:

• Intimate in-home dinners

• Bachelor & bachelorette parties

• Birthday & surprise parties

• Baby & bridal showers

• Brunches & holiday gatherings

• Retreats & corporate events

• Large-scale events up to 300 guests

I learned to cook at the side of my Great Aunt Susan- a former Miss Arizona and personal chef to professional athletes in the 80s & 90s! That's where I fell in love with the art of nourishing people through beautiful, intentional food and creating shared experiences that unite us. That same care lives inside every menu we create.

I’m highly detail-oriented, ingredient-driven, and committed to quality. We use organic, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and avoid seed oils, refined sugar, gums, soy, and unnecessary additives whenever possible.

Whether you’re looking for a private chef experience, custom weekly meal prep, or full-service catering, my team and I would love to create something beautiful for your occasion!

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is making nourishing food feel just as enjoyable as it is supportive.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook alongside my great aunt, a chef for professional athletes, and through my own journey of healing my body with food.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is making food taste amazing without compromising how it makes you feel.

My menus

Southwest Sunset

STARTER

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Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers Citrus, garlic, chili, and grilled over open flame

Mini Street Corn Cups Roasted corn, lime crema, cotija cheese, chili

Chicken Tinga Taquitos Crispy rolled tortillas with smoky chipotle chicken

Guacamole & Crispy Tortilla Bites Fresh avocado, lime, cilantro, sea salt

FIRST COURSE

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Mexican Street Corn (Elote Style) Charred corn, lime crema, cotija cheese

Cilantro Lime Rice Fragrant rice with fresh herbs and citrus

Black Beans with Epazote & Garlic Slow-simmered and deeply flavorful

Grilled Peppers & Onions Charred seasonal vegetables with olive oil and sea salt

Chopped Southwest Salad Romaine, avocado, tomato, pepitas, lime vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Carne Asada Citrus-marinated grilled steak, sliced and finished with herbs

Pollo Asado Fire-grilled chicken with garlic, citrus, and spices

Slow-Braised Carnitas Crispy pork shoulder with orange, garlic, and spices

DESSERT

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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Mexican Chocolate Brownies

Italian Getaway

STARTER

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers Sweet melon, aged prosciutto, fresh basil

Caprese Skewers Cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic

Arancini (Crispy Risotto Balls) Parmesan risotto, fried golden, served with marinara

Whipped Ricotta Crostini Local honey, olive oil, toasted bread

Italian Meatballs Slow-simmered beef meatballs in house marinara

FIRST COURSE

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Rigatoni Bolognese Slow-simmered beef ragu with parmesan

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes Crispy baby potatoes with herbs

Grilled Broccolini with Lemon Olive oil, garlic, sea salt

Classic Caesar Salad Romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons

Heirloom Tomato Salad Basil, olive oil, sea salt

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Piccata Lemon, capers, white wine butter sauce

Grilled Tuscan Steak Garlic, rosemary, olive oil, fire-grilled and sliced

Italian Sausage & Peppers Sweet Italian sausage with roasted peppers and onions

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisu

Limoncello Olive Oil Cake

Farm-to-Table American Grill

STARTER

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers Lemon, herbs, olive oil, live-fire flavor

Grilled Jalapeño Poppers Bacon-wrapped with herbed cream cheese

Farmhouse Deviled Eggs Whole-grain mustard, chives

Crispy Smashed Potatoes Garlic aioli, parmesan, herbs

Little Gem Wedge Cups Bacon, tomato, buttermilk dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy Fingerling Potatoes with Herbs

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Sweet Corn with Cultured Butter and Chives

Farm Greens Salad with Simple Vinaigrette

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled local AZ Wagyu Burgers Simply seasoned and served with brioche buns and classic accompaniments

Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken Garlic, rosemary, lemon

Tri-Tip with Chimichurri Fire-grilled, rested, and sliced

DESSERT

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Local AZ Ice Cream & Gelato Bar

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies

Breakfast Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Seasonal fruit platter

Greek yogurt with honey and house granola

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Waffle Bar Golden waffles served with maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped butter, and chocolate chips Served with crispy bacon and chicken sausage

Classic Eggs Benedict Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and lemon hollandaise on toasted English muffins Sides Crispy breakfast potatoes with herbs

Sonoran Breakfast Burritos Warm flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, cheese, and pico de gallo Served with salsa verde

Chilaquiles Rojos Crispy tortillas simmered in red chile sauce with scrambled eggs, cotija cheese, and crema Sides Avocado slices Black beans

DESSERT

All inclusive

Beverages included

Fresh brewed coffee

Hot tea selection

Local AZ orange juice