Private Chef and Catering Services
Your Turks and Caicos’ Private Chef
Complete your luxury private villa stay and experience elevated fine dining with Turks and Caicos’ finest private chefs. Our Executive Chef has over 20 years of experience leading teams at luxury resorts and fine dining restaurants here in Turks and Caicos and throughout the Caribbean and United States.
Allow our team to carefully craft menus and provide the accompanying service to make your culinary experience a highlight of your stay in Turks and Caicos.
If you are staying with us just ask to add a personal chef for your stay! If you are not staying with us, not to worry – we offer private chef and catering services on request. Choose to have one of our chefs prepare a dinner party, romantic dinner for two, family style for the day or take care of you for your entire stay!
Private Chef
Enjoy gourmet fare, up to three meals a day and excellent daily service with your own private chef.
Butler Service
Enjoy an elevated experience as our chefs arrive with a butler to assist in prep and service.
Groceries
Our team will do the shopping to bring your chosen menus to life.
Catering
Talk to us about your event! We have the team, let us put on a great show. Food, service and decor.
Menu Inspo
A Few of Our Menu Options
Explore some examples of our menus below. Once you reserve your dates with us, we will send across a few quick questions to put together your personalised sample menus. You can let us know if you are celebrating a special occasion, if there are any dietary restrictions and if you have any special requests. From there, our chef crafts a carefully prepared menu tailored just for you and your desired dining experience!
Breakfast
Start the day off right with a private chef prepared breakfast right at your villa in Turks and Caicos. Enjoy the essentials and some of our guest favourites for prepared fresh by our chefs.
The Essentials
Fresh Squeezed Juices, Smoothies and Coffee
Fresh Carved Fruit Platter
Bacon and Sausage Platter
Eggs to order
Breakfast Sample Menu 1
Fired Chicken and Waffles
Maple Bourbon Glaze, Carolina Hot Sauce
Chorizo Frittata
Aged Cheddar, Tomato, Asparagus
Breakfast Sample Menu 2
Eggs Florentine
Toasted Brioche, Arugula, Griddled Tomato, Poached Egg, Chipotle Hollandaise
Brioche French Toast
5 Spice, Maple-Cinnamon Butter, Macerated Strawberries
Home Fries
Crisp Red Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Pepper, Scallions
Lunch
Our lunch menu options are perfect for poolside fare to al fresco dining. Choose from options like light and nourishing mediterranean influenced menus to more hearty, substantial courses. Custom menus are created just for you, every meal, so you can enjoy eating your way at your home away from home.
Hearty and Flavourful
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad
Crisp Parmesan Croutons, Cucumber, Citrus Vinaigrette
Parmesan and Mushroom Flatbread
White Truffle oil, Fresh Herbs, Balsamic Reduction
New England Style Lobster Roll
Caicos Lobster, Celery, Citrus Aioli
West Indies Curry Chicken Salad Roll
Yellow Raisin, Sweet Pepper, Scallion, Aioli
Greek Style
Greek Salad
Cucumber, Olives, Feta, Tomato, Roasted Sweet peppers, Lemon Vinaigrette
Peppercorn Crusted Yellowfin Tuna
Lemon, Capers, Olive Oil, Broccoli Sprouts
Shwarma Style Naan Wraps
Marinated Chicken, Shaved Red Onion, Cucumber, Yogurt, House Made Hummus
Sweet Potato Fries
Dinner
Our private chefs design each and every menu to your group’s preferences, service style and accommodating dietary restrictions. Our dinner menus below are some examples of our guest favourites, there’s no need to leave the villa when you have Michelin trained chefs preparing exciting menus for you to delight in right at home! Discover some dinner favourites below.
Caribbean Flavours
Conch Ceviche
Local Conch, Sweet Peppers, Cucumber, Cilantro, Birds Eye Chili, Citrus Trio
Mojo Chicken Empanadas
Cuban Braised Chicken, Turmeric Empanada Dough, Roasted Poblano and Mango Relish
West indies Lobster Curry
Baby Potatoes, Carrots, Grilled Flatbread, Peas and Rice, Pineapple Slaw
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Charred Broccolini, Sweet Plantain, Creole Sauce
Jerk Roasted Filet Mignon
Grilled Summer Squash, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Garlic Chimichurri
Bambara Rum Cake
Rum Glaze, Pistachio Ice Cream, Fresh Berries
Steak House
Grilled Romaine Caesar
Chickpea Croutons, Blistered Tomato, Pancetta, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing
Crispy Calamari
Feta, Parsley, Roasted Garlic Marinera
King Crab Legs
Drawn Butter
Herb Roasted Ribeye
Rosemary Gratin Potatoes / Grilled Broccolini / Red Wine Demi GLace
Garlic Prawns
Creamed Spinach / Blistered Lemon
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Macerated Strawberries / Coconut Whipped Cream
From Italy
Classic Caprese Salad
Heilroom Tomato, Bocconcini Mozzarella, Blooed Figs, Olive Oil, Basil, Balsamic Reduction
Wild Mushroom Arancini
36 Month Parmesan, Fra Diavalo Sauce
Italian Braised Short Ribs
Creamy Polenta, Grilled Broccolini, Roasted Garlic
Cacio e Pepe
Durham Wheat Spaghetti, Wild Prawns, Pecorini, Black Pepper
Chicken Scallopini
Pan Fried Free Range Chicken, Local Arugula, Capers, Brown Butter, Blistered Tomatoes
Classic Tiramisu
Lady Fingers, Italian Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry
Fresh Prepared Sushi, Asian Inspired Dishes
Sushi Rolls, Ngiri and Sashimi options on request!
Roll it Up
Spicy Tuna
Avocado, Cucumber, Sweet Soy, Sriracha
Tempura Lobster
Cajun Lobster Salad, Cream Cheese, Jalapeno, Charred Scallion, Sriracha Aioli
Sesame Wahoo
Local Wahoo, Cilantro, Cucumber, Toasted Sesame, Avocado
Lightly Smoked Salmon Nigiri
Asian Influenced
Pork and Scallion Gyoza
Charred Shishito, Citrus Ponzu
Bulgogi Skirt Steak
Garlic Fried Rice, Sesame, Scallion
Miso Marinated Black Cod
Grilled Sweet Potato, Sauteed bok Choy, Macadamia Nut
Ginger Cheesecake
Stem Ginger, Macerated Raspberries, Lime Crumb
Off the Smoker
Our chefs serve up some serious smoke! Experience an authentic southern style barbecue with all the fixings – slow smoked to perfection overnight. The sides are anything but ordinary with special touches to timeless classics like potato salad and hearty macaroni and cheese.
The Meat
St Louis Cut Ribs
Beef Brisket
Pulled Pork Shoulder
Jerk Chicken Leg Quarters
Sides
Cast Iron Mac and Cheese
Smoked Bacon Baked Beans
Cajun Roasted Potato Salad
Pineapple Coleslaw
Jalapeno Cornbread
Dessert
Southern Peach and Berry Cobbler
With Vanilla Ice Cream and English Toffee Sauce
Booking Your Turks and Caicos Private Chef
What’s Next?
You’ve read through a few of our sample menu items and your mouth is watering, it’s time to make your reservation for your Turks and Caicos Private Chef! Please complete the request form or give us a call and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Any information you can provide us now will allow us to provide you with a more detailed quote.
We look forward to serving you!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can absolutely hire a chef in Turks and Caicos! We offer private chef services at your villa for full days or individual meals. Our chefs are all former executive chefs from fine dining establishments with more than 20 years of experience running kitchens. When selecting your chef services, pricing often reflects the level of service and experience of your chef. There is a big difference in preparation, menu design and service from a cook to a well trained executive chef.
Private chef pricing in Turks and Caicos is comparable to rates in the US, Canada and Europe. Pricing depends on the size of your party and the type of meal you request.
For parties up to 8 guests, for example, single meals start at $350 for a breakfast and $550 for a dinner. Full day service starts at $1,150. Groceries are charged at cost plus an administration fee.
Turks and Caicos cuisine is known for fresh seafood like lobster (during season) and conch, as well as fresh fish like grouper, snapper, wahoo, mahi mahi and tuna.
Our chefs celebrate local ingredients and offer an elevated spin on traditional cuisine as well as popular international cuisine options. Choose a locally inspired meal or work with your chef to create a menu with any cuisine of your choice!
When you hire one of our private chefs you can expect to start by answering some questions about your group regarding dates of service and what types of food you like with our Chef Preferences questionnaire. Your chef will provide some options and a deposit will be required to reserve your dates. Once booked, your chef will work with you further on menu design, service style and meal times.
Your chef will do all of the grocery shopping, preparation and arrange additional servers if necessary. Sit back, relax and enjoy fine dining at your villa!
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