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Enjoy gourmet home dining with personalized menus from Coral Gables' finest chefs
From intimate dinner parties and bachelorette weekends to long-term personal chef services. We bring the restaurant experience to your kitchen. We handle the menu, grocery shopping, cooking and service.
Custom menus
Allergy-aware planning
Custom chef-curated tasting menus
In-home, Airbnb, villa & yacht service
Fast response
Dietary and allergy accommodations planned from the start
Private Chef Coral Gables
Your dining experience has to be the best your environment has to offer in the "City Beautiful" where privacy and panache are of paramount importance. Catering Miami is a great private chef service in Coral Gables for the gated community dwellers and old Mediterranean homes. Whether you’re getting ready for a high-stakes dinner in Gables Estates or want a personal chef in Coral Gables to work out your family’s daily wellness regimen, our chefs bring a classy, “restaurant-at-home” experience of total privacy and culinary perfection.
Invest in a private chef in Coral Gables to keep your home running smoothly. They are experts in fully staffed estates and our team often works hand in hand with housekeepers and estate managers to ensure a smooth transition from the kitchen to the dining hall. We handle all the details so you can focus on the art of entertaining. From expert food shopping for the rarest organic foods to our famous “Zero-trace” kitchen clean-up.
Invest in a private chef in Coral Gables to keep your home running smoothly. They are experts in fully staffed estates and our team often works hand in hand with housekeepers and estate managers to ensure a smooth transition from the kitchen to the dining hall. We handle all the details so you can focus on the art of entertaining. From expert food shopping for the rarest organic foods to our famous “Zero-trace” kitchen clean-up.
Why Clients Hire a Private Chef Instead of Ordering Catering
We Plan Around the Event, Not Just the Food
Guest count, timing, venue flow, dietary restrictions, service style, and presentation all shape the menu from the start.
We Help Reduce Host Stress
Our role is not to drop off trays and disappear. We help make the event feel organized, guest-ready, and easier to manage.
Strong for Corporate Logistics
For office events, clients care about timing, professional setup, and a team that knows how to deliver without confusion or disruption.
Allergy-Aware From the Beginning
Food allergies and dietary restrictions should never be an afterthought. We make them part of the planning conversation early.
Presentation Should Never Feel Cafeteria-Style
Well-planned catering should look considered, fresh, and event-appropriate — not like standard hotel pans dropped on a table.
The Experience Matters as Much as the Menu
People remember how the food was presented, how smooth the service felt, and whether the event atmosphere matched the occasion.
Private Chef Services Built Around the Way You Want to Host
Some events need speed and simplicity. Others need service, timing, atmosphere, and a stronger visual impression. We help match the format to the moment.
Corporate Catering
Office lunches, executive meetings, hospital teams, university events, and business gatherings that need punctual setup and a professional finish.
Wedding Catering
From welcome events and rehearsal dinners to reception service, we help shape menus, pacing, and guest experience around the day.
Party Catering
Passed bites, elegant stations, and social-friendly food presentation for launches, mixers, gallery nights, and stylish celebrations.
Event Catering
A flexible format for private events, birthdays, family gatherings, and larger group service where variety and flow matter.
BBQ & On-Site Grill Catering
Open-fire energy, fresh-off-the-grill appeal, and a more relaxed atmosphere for outdoor parties, company picnics, and weekend gatherings.
Drop-Off Catering
A practical choice for offices, meetings, productions, and hosted events where convenience matters but presentation still needs to feel polished.
Yacht & Boat Catering
Menus planned for movement, space, timing, and style — ideal for charters, celebrations on the water, and hosted yacht experiences.
Private Chef Experience
For in-home dining, villas, intimate celebrations, and clients who want a chef-led meal with a more personal, memorable feel.
The Estate Chef Experience: Professionalism & Cultural Discretion
A private chef is not just some cook for rich Coral Gables residents. A private chef is the keeper of the rhythm and health of the house. The cornerstone of our private chef services is our professional conduct and technical expertise.
- Michelin-level Expertise: We bring the techniques of the world’s best chefs into your home, from sous-vide to expert wine pairing.
- Custom Menu Curation: No two homes are the same. Whether your heart is set on elegant French classics, healthy Mediterranean fare, or vibrant Latin fusion, we design custom menus that pay tribute to your family’s heritage.
- Seamless Integration: Our chefs are trained to work within the stringent privacy regulations that UHNW families require, kitchen budgets and sourcing from the best local vendors.
Hire a Private Chef: Get a Custom Quote Built Around Your Event
Share the basics, and we’ll help you narrow down the right format, menu direction, service style, and planning needs.
When to Hire a Chef: Private Dinners, Airbnb Stays & Special Parties
Weddings
Rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, welcome parties, and post-wedding gatherings that need thoughtful pacing, flexible menus, and less stress for the couple.
Private Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, holiday hosting, and at-home celebrations where the goal is to enjoy guests instead of managing food.
Yacht Events
Day charters, dockside gatherings, boat parties, and hosted experiences that call for menus suited to the water, space, and rhythm of the day.
Family & Milestone Celebrations
Baby showers, bridal showers, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, graduations, and gatherings where guest comfort and smooth flow matter just as much as the menu.
Brand, Media & Cultural Events
Openings, showcases, activations, influencer dinners, fashion events, and visually driven gatherings where food is part of the brand impression.
If your event does not fit neatly into one category, that usually means the plan should be more customized — and that is where we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much a private chef Miami costs per person depends on the size of the event, how complicated the cuisine is, and what ingredients are selected. The price for small dinner parties can range from $100 to well over $300 a person. This usually includes grocery shopping, cooking on site, and the chef’s professional fee. Extra charges apply for premium ingredients like caviar sampling and Wagyu beef. Most personal chefs will charge a flat fee plus the cost of groceries for preparing meals on a weekly basis. For an accurate estimate that’s tailored to your needs, we recommend you request a quote.
For regular dinner parties, we recommend booking at least two to four weeks out. For popular holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, booking two to three months in advance is essential as reservations fill up fast. If you are interested in a long term personal chef, we recommend starting the consultation process a month in advance to allow for a trial period. We’ll do our best to match you with a chef that is available for hire at the last minute but availability is never guaranteed for the busiest time of year in Miami.
We are mainly interested in Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami Beach, Brickell, Coral Gables, and Aventura. But for some parties we also offer personal chef South Florida services in Fort Lauderdale, Broward and even Palm Beach. Some of our best chefs are also on luxury charters or overseas assignments. If you're not sure if your area is covered, just get in touch with our staff and we'll check our availability.
Can you accommodate guests with special diets or serious food allergies? Sure. Mastering specialized diets is a core part of our expertise. We have a lot of experience with diabetic, vegan, gluten free, kosher and ketogenic protocols. We follow strict cross-contamination protocols in your kitchen and record all dietary restrictions during your consultation. Our chefs are trained in functional nutrition, so they can deliver high quality food that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or presentation – even on the most restrictive diets.
Not necessarily. We have many personal chef clients who choose weekly food prep and provide access to the chef via a secure code or building management. You can come home from work to a clean kitchen and a refrigerator packed with nutritious meals. Most hosts want to be there and interact with the chef during one-off private dinner parties, but this is totally dependent on your comfort level and the nature of the event.
Yes, we offer a wide range of services. A private chef is hired and purchases the food the day of the event to get the freshest ingredients. After they serve your meal the chef cleans your kitchen thoroughly and leaves it immaculate. Our service is characterized by a “zero-trace” approach that ensures your only obligation as a host is to enjoy the food and company of your guests.
Of course! We frequently cook for private parties, poolside breakfasts, bachelorette getaways, and birthday dinners. From designing a vibrant plated dinner and creating welcome snacks to mocktail and drink pairings to complete your event, we can do it all.
We even have a Holiday Private Chef experience just for family gatherings, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Instead of spending the holiday in the kitchen with your family, we cook a full holiday meal, including seasonal appetizers, traditional holiday mains and sides, and a lovely dessert course.
Sample Menus, Built to Show Range
Not every event should eat the same way. These examples help show how menu direction changes depending on the setting, guest flow, and style of service.
Need vegetarian, vegan, gluten-aware, keto-conscious, kosher-style, brunch, finger-food, seafood-forward, Latin-inspired, or custom celebration menus? We can build around your guests and the way the event will actually unfold.
Still Looking for the Right Venue?
Some events are easy to plan once the venue is right. We can help narrow down options based on guest count, event format, service style, and the overall feel you want — whether that means waterfront, garden, indoor-outdoor, private estate, or a more business-friendly setting.
- Wedding venues
- Corporate venues
- Waterfront venues
- Private estates and villas
- Indoor-outdoor event spaces
- Yacht-friendly and dockside options
How Private Chef Service Works
Tell us about your occasion: Tell us the date, location, guest count, and occasion
Custom Menu Design: We shape the menu around your preferences and source the freshest ingredients
Less guesswork for you. Better flow for the event
Full Kitchen Reset: You enjoy the evening. We leave the kitchen spotless—cleaner than it was before we arrived
In-Home Cooking & Service: Your chef arrives prepared, cooks on-site, and serves smoothly
Want to Talk Through the Menu Before You Hire a Chef?
A tasting can help you compare menu ideas, presentation style, and overall fit before you finalize the catering plan for your event.
Where We Bring the Chef Experience
Longevity-Focused Meal Prep & Milestone Family Celebrations
Coral Gables is the epicenter of the longevity movement that views food as the primary tool to get performance and health. Our South Florida personal chef team is trained in bio-individual nutrition, so every meal is customized to your health goals.
Discover the height of culinary seclusion. Contact Catering Miami today to get a price for your specialized private chef Coral Gables experience.
- Functional Longevity Plans: We stick to Keto, Paleo, Organic and Anti-Inflammatory protocols using only fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Milestone Events: Whether you are planning a small anniversary dinner in a cozy garden setting or a birthday celebration with a lavish private chef, we have a “turn-key” option that takes care of the meal, table service and cleanup.
- Time Optimization: Contracting out your kitchen management can save you some 15 hours a week. That means you can enjoy Michelin-trained excellence at every meal, while you focus on your family and career goals.
Discover the height of culinary seclusion. Contact Catering Miami today to get a price for your specialized private chef Coral Gables experience.