WELCOME
Surfcrest Beach House Estate & The Ember Chef welcome you. Friends and family will enjoy an immersive culinary experience, thoughtfully prepared over fire in an open kitchen setting and served family-style or buffet-style. Gather around the table to share fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Pacific Northwest and international fusion cuisine, designed to bring your loved ones together in comfort and celebration.
We provide our guests with fresh, innovative, and delicious dishes inspired by the flavors of the Pacific Northwest — hand-crafted using locally sourced, seasonal, and all-natural ingredients. From wild-caught salmon to foraged mushrooms and farm-fresh produce, we design each custom menu with care, creativity, and a deep love for our region’s bounty. Our passion and attention to detail ensure a unique and memorable experience for every guest
The Chef
Stefan’s interest in cooking began at an early age growing up in his native Sweden. Descended from a long line of gourmands and art lovers, he has a true passion for food and finds his creative outlet in the kitchen. Among family and friends he is often recruited to spontaneously chef at dinners and parties. His style integrates the European tradition and ceremony of entertaining with international fusions of flavors and quintessential American hospitality. Among his favorite flavors are those sourced from the freshest ingredients of the Pacific Northwest.
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Savor the Experience
Inspiration and education, sharing passion for good food, cooked over the open fire - at your place or ours.
CHEF’s TOOLS
Wood Fired Oven:
Tuscan wood fired oven used for anything from Neapolitan pizza, to searing, roasting and baking
Argentinian Parrilla
A grill grate set over hot coals used for grilling meats and vegetables
Chapa & Discado
A flat griddle or curved piece of cast iron set over fire
Indispensable and versatile tools used at every meal
Cast Iron Skillets
Ember & Ashes
Riscoldo is a method of cooking by covering ingredients with hot embers and warm ashes
Smoke
The natural seasoning imparted from the burning wood
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