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Alethea's Kitchen

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Authentic Guyanese & American Inspired Cuisine

Culinary Excellence Redefined


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My cooking philosophy is very simple...

My mother, with whom I credit my life, passion, and love for cooking, taught me both how to cook and how to enjoy it. Mom prepared every morsel of food our family ate - from fresh bread every week, to soups and elixirs when we were sick. Fast food...What?! We hardly ever ate fast food, and, to this day, I still don’t enjoy store bought bread. Plus, Mom sang while she prepared meals. I asked her once why she did that and she said singing made her happy. For me, cooking is a personal way to express my love to the people in my life. Am I culinary educated? No, I'm Mom educated. Mom passed down to me her passion, skills, style, and techniques of how she showed love in the kitchen to her family. She gave me everything I needed and more. Am I a chef? Some may say yes, but I say, no. I just love being in the kitchen, which to me is the heart and soul of any home. So, in "Alethea’s Kitchen”, where everything is made with love, I'm just 'stirring up LOVE.

Sample Catering Menu
(Serves 5)

Appetizers

Sauteed Shrimp
Black tiger shrimp sauteed to perfection with Alethea’s special herbs and spices. Served with garlic bread

Guyanese Beef Patties
Flaky crust and juicy ground beef patties

Fried Shrimp
Fried Shrimp seasoned with herbs, salt and pepper. Served with Guava Sauce for dipping.

Truffle Fries
Thin cut deep-fried potatoes topped with Alethea’s truffle mixture. A tase above the rest. 

Entrees

Oxtail Stew
Hearty, savory beef oxtail braised with butter beans, onions, carrots, herbs and beef stock, slow cooked in a rich infused gravy.  Pair with the creamy mashed potatoes or white rice or rice & peas.

Chicken a’ la Alethea 
Where Chicken Meets Awesomeness!
Sautéed chicken with mushrooms, hot and sweet peppers, garlic and heavy cream simmered to perfection. Served over rice or pasta.

Braised Beef Short Ribs
Slow cooked beef ribs in beef broth, red wine, salt, pepper, herbs and spices bringing flavorful moments to life. Pair with our creamy mashed potatoes and homemade bread to soak up the sauce.

Oven Roasted Chicken & Potatoes
Whole chicken seasoned with Alethea’s special herbs and spices, seasoning salt, pepper, onions, pepper and potatoes. Served with white or brown rice or pasta.

Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon lightly seasoned with salt and pepper.

Curry Chicken
Simmering chicken with spices, herbs, onions, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes. Served with white or brown rice. Or pair with Roti for a Guyanese all-time favorite. Discover Flavor Power!

Curry Shrimp
Sauteed shrimp with spices, herbs, onions, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes. Served with white or brown rice. Or pair with Roti. Flavorful Bliss Awaits, No Regrets.

BBQ Chicken 
Seasoned chicken in Alethea’s herbs and spices, salt, pepper and BBQ sauces and grilled to perfection.
This is Happiness on a Plate.

BBQ Ribs
Pork ribs seasoned with rubs and BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection. Finger-Lickin’ Goodness!

Sides

  • Baked Macaroni & Cheese
    Baked elbow macaroni with sharp cheddar cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper and garnished with chives. Eat Now, Diet Later (or Maybe Never).

    Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes whipped in butter, salt & pepper, roasted garlic and heavy cream.

    Sauteed Mushrooms
    Wild mushrooms sautéed with Alethea's special herbs, olive oil, salt & pepper.
  • Pasta (Bowtie, Spaghetti, Elbow, or Penne)

  • Roti Roti is an Indian flatbread with a Caribbean twist (thick and flaky)- made with flour and water it is a fundamental staple of Guyanese meals.

    White or Brown Rice

    Guyanese Peas and Rice made with coconut milk
Alethea's kitchen

Salad

  • Alethea’s Kitchen Salad
    Spinach & Baby Greens w/Feta Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Almonds, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • Caesar Salad
    Romain hearts with salt, pepper, croutons and Grana Padano Cheese and Caesar dressing

    Mambo Salad Romain hearts with salt, pepper, Grana Padano cheese and Mambo dressing, Caesar dressing with blue cheese crumbles, horseradish & wasabi

Dessert

Guyanese Pine Tarts 
Tasty, tart, sweet, and fruity tart. One bite of these and you will be in buttery bliss!

Salara (Guyanese Coconut Roll)
Rolled up with a sweetened and spiced coconut filling, this dough is baked till golden brown.

Butter Cake
Yellow cake topped with vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce and served with seasonal fruits.

Assorted Cookies

Customized Menus

Whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a large corporate event, we can work with you to create a customized menu that suits your taste and your budget. Contact us now for more details.

Testimonials

I attended A Family Day of Jazz on 8/10/2023 at Yosemite Park, Greenburgh, NY, and was pleased to order from Alethea’s Kitchen food station. The hospitality and service was gracious. I had the Chicken a la’ Alethea and the Guyanese beef patties. The chicken was unique, tender, and delicious with sides of cabbage and macaroni and cheese; tasty and homestyle. The beef patties were bakes in a dough with a filling to enjoy. I am looking forward to what Alethea’s Kitchen will serve up next!
Josulyn Hartsdale, NY
Comforting, Exciting and Delicious! This is how I would describe Alethea’s Kitchen! It offers an exceptional culinary experience, blending cultures and flavors that can please everyone. Every dish burst with taste, and more importantly, it always looks fresh, which definitely leaves an impression. The cooking is not just about nourishment but also a celebration of love and family; each meal has a story making the entire experience memorable. My favorite dish is Alethea’s Mac & Cheese! Although it’s a simple dish I can never get enough of it!
Katya Toronto, Canada
Katya
Alethea’s Kitchen needs to be The Kitchen at all events! I was about to fight my colleague for the last piece of Alethea’s delicious Beef Patty. Though naturally a gentle soul, I was ready to expose my inner demon for that last piece! Food was great, fresh, and very tasteful. The chicken and gravy were the star of the show. It was flavored just right! I usually use a ton of salt/sauces whenever I eat, however, the chicken did not need anything else! With a full stomach,
Sanan Ibne Photographer – Ibne Studios
Sanan Ibne
The food is delicious! Staff members were friendly and professional. Everything was clean and the presentation was very nice.
Jessica ParrisOwner - I Am She
Jessica Parris
I had the pleasure of trying the food at Alethea's Kitchen today and was happily impressed by the taste! The chicken was mouthwatering and perfectly seasoned, and the variety of sides such as rice and cheesy baked mac and cheese were fresh and flavorful. But the star of the show was undoubtedly the beef patties (empanadas) with their buttery, scrumptious crust. I'm excited to try Alethea's kitchen again and would love to recommend your catering services for a work event, perhaps the REG holiday party, so everyone can experience the incredible flavors of Alethea's Kitchen! Can’t stop thinking of the flavors -- that was DELICIOUS!
CristinaFair Lawn, NJ
Cristina
Alethea truly does deliver LOVE in every spoonful of her delicious cuisine. Her flare for marrying her strongly planted Guyanese style with well loved “soul food” favorites sets her apart and ahead of the rest. I’m yet to find a meal prepared by Alethea that hasn’t left both my belly and heart full.
ChristineEVP & National Counsel Advantage Title Group Agency
Christine
Had the fish for lunch today. Delicious. Huge portions. 🥰😀👍🏾 Well done my friend. The love and passion is in the food. 😀
TosanPediatrician, NY, NY
We truly enjoyed the food. My family raved about the food!. My son especially liked the mac and cheese. Customers for life!
TerryYonkers, NY
Terry
The Food was absolutely or of this 🌎! My favorite dish is the “Chicken A’ la Alethea” with the side of Mac & Cheese…Hmmmm Good 😋!
Ray Bronx, NY
Ray
Absolutely💯. The food was exceptional, and I loved every bite! Especially the chili 🌶️🌶️! Eat it with hotdogs or sausage, or even over rice! Mmmm. 😋
DarrylQueens, NY
This afternoon I ate the most delicious, juicy, mouth-melting baked chicken that was prepared in your Alethea’s Kitchen. The spices that were used were just so smooth and non-overpowering but with such pizzaz as if they tickle your tongue. The chicken was done to perfection. Thank you very much for bringing and letting us taste the most delicious food. I hope that I can experience some more of your delicacies in the future.
IreneNew York, NY
Irene
I recently tried Alethea's Kitchen for the first time and had a transcendent experience! The food exuded a homemade quality that instantly made me feel at home. Everything I tried was excellent, but their mac and cheese stole the show with its flawless rich sauce! I am now obsessed with Alethea's Kitchen!
Alyssa Fair Lawn, NJ
Alyssa
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Let Alethea’s Kitchen cater your next event and Taste the Innovation.

Cooking with love provides food for the soul, and the secret ingredient is always “Love”. 

Originally from Guyana, South America, my family immigrated to the States when I was 6-years old after spending 2 years in St. Thomas, VI. I grew up eating authentic Guyanese food (Roti and Curry being my all-time favorite). Guyanese food is a mixture of Indian, Caribbean, African, Chinese and English foods, but it is hard to find. In an effort to bring the Guyanese cuisine to my community Alethea’s Kitchen is blazing the trail.

Our Services includes Intimate Gatherings, Corporate Events, Cocktail Events, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers/Sprinkles/Reveals, and Whatever the Occasion.

We don’t just cater…We create lasting memories.

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