Private Chef Dinner in Your Sarasota Rental

Designed for intimate groups of 4–12 guests, this chef table experience brings Chef Mike’s inventive, health-forward cuisine into your space. Expect a vibrant lineup of vegan, keto, gluten‑free or whole‑food dishes—beautifully plated and thoughtfully paced. Your chef will collaborate with you ahead of time on dietary needs, signature ingredients, and presentation style, then arrive to prepare, cook, serve, and clean up—all with service that feels lively and elevated.

This is ideal for a memorable family gathering, birthday dinner, or a wellness‑oriented event in Sarasota or Manatee County, where Chef Mike has served private dinners since 2017.

What’s Included

1. Pre‑event consultation to align on preferences and dietary guidelines
2. Full chef arrival: prep, cooking, serving, and clean‑up
3. Locally sourced, top‑quality ingredients
4. Flexible menu options: vegan, gluten‑free, keto, whole foods
5. Professional but fun, engaging service from Chef Mike’s hospitality team

Menu Options

(Sample courses—final selections depend on preferences and dietary needs.)

Starter & Amuse‑bouches

• Chilled cucumber‑mint gazpacho shooters

• Vegan avocado lime tostadas

• Keto‑style smoked salmon cucumber bites

Salad / Shared Greens

• Local market baby greens with citrus vinaigrette, almonds & seasonal veggies

• Heirloom tomato carpaccio with basil oil and sea salt

Main Courses (choose up to two)

• Herb‑crusted sustainable fish or grilled shrimp

• Portobello steak with balsamic mushrooms (vegan option)

• Keto basil‑pesto cauliflower steak with kale & toasted pine nuts

Family‑Style Sides

• Roasted seasonal vegetables with garlic and fresh herbs

• Cauliflower rice pilaf or zucchini noodles

Dessert

• Coconut chia pudding with berry compote (GF/Vegan)

• Keto flourless chocolate tart with almond crust

FAQs

Q: Can we request specific dishes or dietary needs?

A: Absolutely. Chef Mike specializes in vegan, gluten‑free, keto, vegetarian and whole‑foods menus, and will tailor your meal to meet dietary preferences or restrictions.

Q: What group size is this suitable for?

A: This is ideal for groups of 4 to about 12 guests. For larger parties, consider other catered formats like grazing tables or cocktail events.

Q: How long does the experience last?

A: Plan for roughly 2–3 hours total: chef arrival and prep, followed by a paced multi‑course dinner, then cleanup.

Q: Do you bring your own staff?

A: Yes—even if it’s just a small dinner, Chef Mike’s hospitality team handles service and cleanup, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Q: Where do you serve?

A: Anywhere in Sarasota or Manatee County. Chef Mike offers in‑home service, vacation rentals, and even event venues that the team partners with.

Q: Is gratuity included in the price?

A: No, gratuity is not included. We leave that at your discretion based on your experience.