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  • Paella: Seafood, Chicken, Vegetables, or Rabbit. 50ea2ebbd235e95bcc0000d4-978x506
  • Gambas al Ajillo (Traditional Garlic Shrimp). 50981929fd021dfe00000006-978x506
  • Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Peas and Rosemary 5033128d9fa3590015000400-978x506
  • Russian salad: Potatoes, Boiled Egg, Tuna, Carrots, and Peas 503312b89fa3590011000411-978x506
  • Oven roasted Pork Loin with Herbs de Provence 503313019fa3590015000403-978x506
  • Traditional "Pollo al Ajillo": Chicken Cooked with Garlic Dressing, Parsley and Vinegar 5033131f9fa3590015000404-978x506
  • Homemade Spoon Shaped Tortilla Chip With Filling 503313689fa3590019000398-978x506
  • Mini Puff Pastry Empanadillas 503313fb9fa3590015000408-978x506
  • Watermelon Gazpacho 5033169c9fa3590015000411-978x506
  • Mussels in Pickled Sauce 503317009fa359001100042f-978x506
  • Pan de Calatrava ("Spanish Bread Pudding") 503317409fa3590015000415-978x506
  • Antonio Flipping Tortillas for Kitchensurfing 50391152de42db001500000f-978x506
  • Mini Spanish Omelettes of Potatoes and Onions with Padron Peppers served in Bread toasts with Sun Dried Tomatoes sauce 503911a8de42db0011000007-978x506
  • Escalivada: Eggplant, Onion, Tomato and Red Pepper roasted with Garlic and Oil. 503be54ab9f1520011000163-978x506
  • Timbale of Vegetables- Eggplant baked with Modena’s vinegar, potato and zucchini baked, asparagus and caramelized onions and carrots. 503be63db9f152001500019c-978x506
  • WontonTartlets with Escalivada and Vegetables Wok with Ginger. 503be692b9f152001100016c-978x506
  • Sardines in Vinegar with dressing of Garlic and Parsley with oil. 50763d3bf1f7a80f0000005f-978x506
  • Towers of Quinoa, Carrots, Onions and Raisins caramelized and Avocado. 50763d97f1f7a81a00000047-978x506
  • Grilled Calamari with Parsley, Garlic, and Oil 5033124a9fa359001100040e-978x506
  • Salpicón de Pulpo Boiled Octopus, Red and yellow Peppers, Onion, Vinegar and Olive Oil. 50981b04fd021d1300000004-978x506
  • Loin Cod with Zucchini cooked in Papillote. 50981c25fd021d1300000005-978x506
  • Homemade Basil Hummus. 50981d3bfd021dfe00000008-978x506
  • Roasted Rabbit with Thyme and Roasted Potatoes. 50af9a17c5990597ee00001d-978x506
  • Round of Beef with sauce of Onion, Carrot and white Wine. 50af9aefc599055595000020-978x506
  • Green Salad with Sardines in Vinegar and Asparagus. 50af9becc599055595000023-978x506
  • Grilled Octopus 50ba6ee0157cc743ce000056-978x506
  • Baked Mushrooms stuffed with caramelized Onions and Raisins topped with crispy Ham. 50bb87ece5604f35e000009c-978x506
  • Carrot Croquettes. 50ea2af2d235e90d9f0000ea-978x506
  • Square tartlet of tortilla chip with Russian Salad and topped of Muffuletta Olive Salad. 50ea2b77d235e90d9f0000eb-978x506
  • Homemade Basil Hummus. 50ea2bb3d235e9bdd10000d0-978x506
  • Green Salad, Carrots, Capers, Alfalfa Sprouts, Peanuts and Hummus. 50ea2cd2d235e90d9f0000ec-978x506
  • Authentic Spanish Omelette of Potatoes and Onions in a toast Bread. 50ea2d5ba918b5ca940000cb-978x506
  • Clams with Garlic and Chilli. 50ea2df7d235e9bdd10000d1-978x506
  • Tuna Takaki. 50ea2e72d235e9bdd10000d3-978x506
  • Cod with Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Oil 503311be9fa359001100040b-978x506
  • Almond Cake with Rum and Vanilla. 50f33d2f680976730200000e-978x506
  • Fried Calamari or "Calamares a la Romana". 50f33e33680976730200000f-978x506

Garlic & Parsley's Spanish Cuisine

  • European
  • Mediterranean
  • Spanish
  • Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Health Supportive
  • Event Catering

My Cooking Style

Authentic Tapas, Spanish traditional recipes and Mediterranean.

My Culinary Experience

My name is Antonio, I am from the Alicante's province, Spain, and food is my passion.
Since childhood, the kitchen has held a deep fascination for me. It’s a passion that can be traced to my roots in the Western Mediterranean Coast where I was born.

My love for cooking has brought me to New York, where I operate Garlic & Parsley’s, my homemade food catering service.

The perfect gift, cooking lessons.

Whether you want to be a top chef or just learn the basics, will be a pleasure teach to you to cook Tapas and Spanish recipes that will make you popular long after the guests have left the dinner table.

Your dinners in the garden, terrace or beach.

What better place to savor fresh and delicious recipes than in a garden, terrace or beach?. Longer days, flowers blooming, fresh veggies, delicious seafoods — all reasons enough to party, I think! Invite friends and family over for a brunch, impromptu dinner party or just some snacks and sips to toast the new season. These party dishes capture the best of spring's flavors without much fuss.

My Three Favorite Ingredients

Garlic, Parsley and Anchovies

A Menu I Once Served 25 People

Appetizers

• Spanish Potato Omelette.
• Cod Croquettes.
• Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Peas and Rosemary.
• Empanada (puff pastry filled with Sardines and Tomato, or Vegetables Wok with Ginger).
• Homemade Spoon Shaped Tortilla Chip With Cod, Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Oil.
• Wonton Tartlets with Russian Salad.
• Bocaditos de Elche (Date with Bacon).

Seafood and Fish

• Loin Cod with Zucchini cooked in Papillote.
• Gambas al Ajillo (Traditional Garlic Shrimp).
• Salpicón de Pulpo: Octopus, Red and Green Peppers, Onion, Vinegar and Oil.
• Sardines in Vinegar.
• Grilled Calamari with Parsley, Garlic, and Olive Oil.
• Grilled Octopus.

Meat

• Round of Beef with sauce of Onion, Carrot and white Wine.
• Roasted Rabbit with Thyme and Roasted Potatoes.
• Paella: Seafood or Chicken.
• Traditional "Pollo al Ajillo": cooked with Garlic dressing, Parsley and Vinegar.

Desserts

• Pan de Calatrava (Spanish Bread Pudding).
• Almond Cake with Rum and Vanilla.

Pictures (37)

  • Paella: Seafood, Chicken, Vegetables, or Rabbit.

    Paella: Seafood, Chicken, Vegetables, or Rabbit.

  • Russian salad: Potatoes, Boiled Egg, Tuna, Carrots, and Peas

    Russian salad: Potatoes, Boiled Egg, Tuna, Carrots, and Peas

  • Homemade Spoon Shaped Tortilla Chip With Filling

    Homemade Spoon Shaped Tortilla Chip With Filling

  • Mussels in Pickled Sauce

    Mussels in Pickled Sauce

  • Mini Spanish Omelettes of Potatoes and Onions with Padron Peppers served in Bread toasts with Sun Dried Tomatoes sauce

    Mini Spanish Omelettes of Potatoes and Onions with Padron Peppers served in Bread toasts with Sun Dried Tomatoes sauce

  • WontonTartlets with Escalivada and Vegetables Wok with Ginger.

    WontonTartlets with Escalivada and Vegetables Wok with Ginger.

  • Grilled Calamari with Parsley, Garlic, and Oil

    Grilled Calamari with Parsley, Garlic, and Oil

  • Homemade Basil Hummus.

    Homemade Basil Hummus.

  • Green Salad with Sardines in Vinegar and Asparagus.

    Green Salad with Sardines in Vinegar and Asparagus.

  • Carrot Croquettes.

    Carrot Croquettes.

  • Green Salad, Carrots, Capers, Alfalfa Sprouts, Peanuts and Hummus.

    Green Salad, Carrots, Capers, Alfalfa Sprouts, Peanuts and Hummus.

  • Tuna Takaki.

    Tuna Takaki.

  • Fried Calamari or "Calamares a la Romana".

    Fried Calamari or "Calamares a la Romana".

  • Gambas al Ajillo (Traditional Garlic Shrimp).

    Gambas al Ajillo (Traditional Garlic Shrimp).

  • Oven roasted Pork Loin with Herbs de Provence

    Oven roasted Pork Loin with Herbs de Provence

  • Mini Puff Pastry Empanadillas

    Mini Puff Pastry Empanadillas

  • Pan de Calatrava ("Spanish Bread Pudding")

    Pan de Calatrava ("Spanish Bread Pudding")

  • Escalivada: Eggplant, Onion, Tomato and Red Pepper roasted with Garlic and Oil.

    Escalivada: Eggplant, Onion, Tomato and Red Pepper roasted with Garlic and Oil.

  • Sardines in Vinegar with dressing of Garlic and Parsley with oil.

    Sardines in Vinegar with dressing of Garlic and Parsley with oil.

  • Salpicón de Pulpo Boiled Octopus, Red and yellow Peppers, Onion, Vinegar and Olive Oil.

    Salpicón de Pulpo Boiled Octopus, Red and yellow Peppers, Onion, Vinegar and Olive Oil.

  • Roasted Rabbit with Thyme and Roasted Potatoes.

    Roasted Rabbit with Thyme and Roasted Potatoes.

  • Grilled Octopus

    Grilled Octopus

  • Square tartlet of tortilla chip with Russian Salad and topped of Muffuletta Olive Salad.

    Square tartlet of tortilla chip with Russian Salad and topped of Muffuletta Olive Salad.

  • Authentic Spanish Omelette of Potatoes and Onions in a toast Bread.

    Authentic Spanish Omelette of Potatoes and Onions in a toast Bread.

  • Cod with Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Oil

    Cod with Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and Oil

  • Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Peas and Rosemary

    Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Peas and Rosemary

  • Traditional "Pollo al Ajillo": Chicken Cooked with Garlic Dressing, Parsley and Vinegar

    Traditional "Pollo al Ajillo": Chicken Cooked with Garlic Dressing, Parsley and Vinegar

  • Watermelon Gazpacho

    Watermelon Gazpacho

  • Antonio Flipping Tortillas for Kitchensurfing

    Antonio Flipping Tortillas for Kitchensurfing

  • Timbale of Vegetables- Eggplant baked with Modena’s vinegar, potato and zucchini baked, asparagus and caramelized onions and carrots.

    Timbale of Vegetables- Eggplant baked with Modena’s vinegar, potato and zucchini baked, asparagus and caramelized onions and carrots.

  • Towers of Quinoa, Carrots, Onions and Raisins caramelized and Avocado.

    Towers of Quinoa, Carrots, Onions and Raisins caramelized and Avocado.

  • Loin Cod with Zucchini cooked in Papillote.

    Loin Cod with Zucchini cooked in Papillote.

  • Round of Beef with sauce of Onion, Carrot and white Wine.

    Round of Beef with sauce of Onion, Carrot and white Wine.

  • Baked Mushrooms stuffed with caramelized Onions and Raisins topped with crispy Ham.

    Baked Mushrooms stuffed with caramelized Onions and Raisins topped with crispy Ham.

  • Homemade Basil Hummus.

    Homemade Basil Hummus.

  • Clams with Garlic and Chilli.

    Clams with Garlic and Chilli.

  • Almond Cake with Rum and Vanilla.

    Almond Cake with Rum and Vanilla.

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Reviews (16)

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Kyra F. Kyra

Antonio was fantastic. I asked him to come give a surprise birthday cooking lesson for my boyfriend. Antonio was fun, hilarious, and showed us how to make a delicious meal. to quote the birthday boy, "it was awesome. Perfect. Awesomely perfect."

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julie w. julie

My guests and I really enjoyed the whole experience with Antonio. The food was delicious and Antonio was very friendly and fun to be around. All my friends were commenting on how much they enjoyed his food and company. Highly recommend Antonio.

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Jed L. Jed

Antonio was extremely friendly and fun. He made great food and created a very enjoyable environment.

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Tarik B. Tarik

Antonio was the consummate chef: flexible to work with regarding menus, an easy and friendly manner (he was the most popular person at the dinner by far) and a superlative set of dishes. He clearly put hours of effort into the evening and it showed. I'm sure we'll have Antonio back next time.

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Sonny L. Sonny

Antonio was great and very friendly. The food was delicious and clean up was very easy. Worked with me on a special menu for 9 and it was very well received by everyone. Recommend and will try him again.

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Galia S. Galia

What a fantastic night Antonio gave all of us! The thank you notes have not stopped purring in! EVERY single one of the 20 invited guests had something wonderful to say about Chef Antonio's delicious food! What a delight! I did so little, Antonio took care of everything. I recommend Antonio very highly for his delicious food and great attitude.

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spencer a. spencer

Antonio hosted a party for 8 on New Years. He was a great host and the food was delicious. I'd highly recommend him for this site.

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Joanne R. Joanne

Antonio was charming, professional and absolutely amazing! He contributed greatly to the success of my Christmas Eve gala. My family and friends are still raving about his grilled calamari and tuna tataki. I cannot say enough about him! I look forward to working with him again. Happy New Year!

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Galia S. Galia

Antonio is an incredibly talented chef, a super pleasant person, and a fun addition to any party! I highly recommend him! The sardines he prepared were mild and so tasty, (I crave them ever since!). The chicken evaporated from everyone’s plates (umm, umm), it was other worldly delicious and light. The pan de Calatrava was so large that a little bit was left and is now carefully rationed between my son, husband and I…We simply loved his food…Another thing, few more guests than expected showed up and Antonio was so cool and helpful, all the anxiety I could have felt evaporated instantly. If I was rich and selfish I would have Antonio as my full time personal chef, but while I am poor and generous, you may get to enjoy him too!

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Gala P. Gala

Antonio did a really nice job with the dinner - the food was tasty and the whole experience was excellent.

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Steven S. Steven

Wonderful cooking. All very authentic with modern touches. Really great personality, too - as good as the food.

Sebastian G. Sebastian

A remarkably fun evening, in which Antonio effortlessly fit in, ably adding to the ebb and flow of the conversation, while keeping us all well fed.

Ashley A. Ashley

What a WONDERFUL evening! Not only was the food was delicious and novel, but Antonio's bubbling personality provided an evening's worth of entertainment! Highly recommended.

Gaia D. Gaia

Chef Antonio delivered delicious food and hilarious punch lines! His enthusiasm was infectious and his passion for food evident in the beautiful treats he delivered. Yum!

Jonathan S. Jonathan

Antonio is not only a great chef- he's a great personality as well. His flavors are as vibrant and rich as his laugh. From the very beginning of the booking process right through cleanup, he was very professional but in a fun and casual way. As for the food, it was delicious. The octopus was delicious and unique, the chicken tangy and tender, the bread pudding rich and indulgent... truly a great night. Thanks Antonio!

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Simran J. Simran

Oh Tortilla Española. just how I remember you from tapas nights in Spain. Soft yet firm, simple yet flavorful, and prepared with chef swag. Yea, that's right. swag. When chef Antonio came to our home last week, kitchen technique weren't the only thing skills he brought. His comedic personality loosened up my guests and embodied the heartwarming sentiment of eating together I perceived while dining in Granada. Antonio's humor, delicious food, and happy-go-lucky state of mind make him a perfect chef to have in the kitchen. (pro tip: awesome icebreaker chef for potentially awkward dinner parties with people who don't know eachother!)

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Antonio Ortuño

Antonio Ortuño

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$40

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Fact Sheets

Languages Spoken English Spanish
Min. booking 2 hours
Max. people 25

Antonio Ortuño's Cities

New York, United States