Chef David Taylor
Private Chef in Davenport
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Passionate about cooking, paring and storytelling
I'm a private chef and culinary consultant serving Central Florida, specializing in gourmet on-site meals and full-service catering for any occasion. With over 20 years of industry experience, I bring a deep passion for culinary arts and a flair for creating memorable dining experiences.
My expertise spans a variety of offerings—from tapas and banquet-style catering to plated dinners, all enhanced by a refined knowledge of Tequila, Rum, and Wine pairing. Throughout my career, I've worked as a culinary arts instructor and private caterer, always blending technical skill with cultural appreciation.
While my roots lie in Mexican and Mediterranean gastronomy, my culinary journey has taken me across all continents, allowing me to explore and respect diverse cuisines and their rich histories. As a bilingual chef and culinary storyteller, I enjoy sharing these global influences through live cooking shows, whether in homes, offices, or corporate settings.
I'm proud to hold:
Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts
Certification in Oenology
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager
ServSafe® Alcohol Responsibly Certificate
Florida DBPR food safety provider
Certificate of Insurance (COI) for third-party general liability
Let me turn your expectations into an unforgettable culinary experience.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
My everyday passion and joy
I learned to cook at...
I've been cooking since age 12, but graduated with a bachelor's degree in hotel & business administration with a culinary arts specialization
A cooking secret...
Respect for the freshness of all the ingredients and background of every recipe
My menus
Loire, France // Touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Baked Camembert fondue, roasted figs, walnuts and French baguette
Spring mix salad // Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
French onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de Provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Lobster Bisque // Florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, half & half
Fondue // Gruyere, Emmental and Raclette melted cheese, Sauvignon Blanc, baguettes
Coquilles Saint-Jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere, béchamel, panko
Crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated with gruyere
Ratatouille // eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomato, basil
Escargots // Helix snails, garlic butter. lemon, parsley, French baguette
Foie Grass // bruschetta, seared foie grass, caramelized pear, grape confiture, Roquefort, blackberry
Magret de Canard // duck breast à l'orange, dauphinoise potato, organic baby spinach
Gordon Blue // glazed ham and gruyere cheese, chicken with dauphinoise au gratin
Scallops Provençal // Sauvignon Blanc, black garlic butter, mint, green pea puree, mushrooms and truffle risotto
Beef Bourguignon // Black Angus ribeye, Burgundy, rainbow carrots, tipsy onions, baby bella, French Baguette
Chateaubriand // sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato souffle au gratin, au jus
Mignon Au Poivre // pepper crusted tenderloin, petite potatoes, green peppercorn cream sauce
Lobster Thermidor // garlic butter, béchamel, Cognac, grated Gruyere
Duck Confit // sous vide duck thigh, herbs de Provence, Merlot reduction, potatoes souffle au gratin
Sauternes, France // dessert wine lush and balanced with lemon confit, apricot and passion fruit aromas and bright floral accents
Crème Brulé // vanilla, flambe, Cognac VSOP
Poires Pochées // creme de cassis, vanilla, cinnamon, vanilla sorbet
Crepe Suzette // sweet French crepe, orange zest, Grand Marnier, orange sorbet
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Spring mix salad // Lettuce mesclun, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, Julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Loire, France // Touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Coquilles Saint-Jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
French Crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated gruyere
Escargots // Helix snails, garlic butter. lemon, parsley, French baguette
Magret de Canard // duck breast à l'orange, dauphinoise potato, organic baby spinach
Foie Grass // bruschetta, seared foie grass, caramelized pear, grape confiture, Roquefort, blackberry
French onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de Provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Chateaubriand // Sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato au gratin, green pea puree
Left bank Bordeaux, France // with powerful tannins this cabernet sauvignon opens with notes of mint and spices, and hints of black fruit berry aromas
Crème Brûlée // vanilla, flambe, Cognac VSOP
Sauternes, France // dessert wine lush and balanced with lemon confit, apricot and passion fruit aromas and bright floral accents
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Lobster Bisque // Florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, half & half
Spring mix salad // Lettuce mesclum, cherry tomatoes, Julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Ceviche de pescado // Florida grouper marinated in fresh limes, orange, onions and cilantro
Tuna tartare // Florida east coast yellowfin tuna, mandarin, sesame, avocado and micro greens
Coquilles Saint-Jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, creole tartar, lemon pearls caviar
Octopus // grilled, paprika, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette, turmeric pearl couscous, baby spinach
Alla Vongole // fresh mussels and clams in wine sauce, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes over fresh pasta
Seabass // Chilean, pan seared, sauteed spinach, evoo, microgreens, citrus caviar
Surf & Turf // Prime beef tenderloin, lobster tail in garlic butter, baked potato
Pie // Floridian Key Lime, graham crackers, lime zest, merengue
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Caprese Salad // heirloom tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad // cherry tomatoes, Feta, kalamata, mini cucumbers, onions, balsamic vinaigrette
Cheese board // cheddar & Fontina, Prosciutto & Genoa, pairing grapes, assorted crackers, dried fruits, mix olives
Mezze board // beet hummus, pita, grissini's, tzatziki, cucumber, carrots, mix olives, dried apricots, assorted crackers
Italian Wedding Soup // veggie stock, baby spinach, Italian herbs, Acini di pepe, beef meatball
Tour de España // Tapas style, Pa amb tomàquet, Jamon Iberico, tortilla española
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, vodka sauce, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
Arancini // risotto croquette, beef ragu, Fontina, golden crisp, pomodoro, shave Parmesan
Pasta a la Nerano // Vegan zuchini pasta, evoo, basil, Parmesano e Pecorino
Scampi // garlic butter shrimp, Pinot Grigio, pasta nero di seppia, black garlic salt, confit cherry tomato, fresh basil reduction
Patatas Bravas // roasted potatoes, salsa brava, sundried tomato, alioli
Octopus // grilled, paprika, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette, turmeric pearl couscous, baby spinach
Magret de Canard // duck breast à l'orange, dauphinoise potato, organic baby spinach
Croquetas // Spanish prosciutto, bechamel, nutmeg, butternut squash reduction
Lamb Chops // pistachio crust, black garlic, turmeric pearl couscous, spinach, roasted cherry tomato's, broccolini souffle
Steak Marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, Marsala wine sauce, Portobello, roasted potatoes, steamed veggies
Picatta // pan seared chicken breast, Pinot grigio, lemon zest sauce, artichokes, over pasta
Greek Chicken // roasted lemon chicken tights, garlic, oregano, baby potato medley, roasted veggies
All Vegan // wild mushroom's risotto, grilled Portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Branzino // pan seared sea bass, citrus caviar, puttanesca, sauteed organic baby spinach, black garlic finishing salt
Paella // classic Spanish Bomba rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp, piquillo peppers
Lobster // Maine lobster linguini, confit cherry tomato, roasted garlic, evoo, microgreens
Cannoli // ricotta & mascarpone, chocolate chips & Pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Panna Cotta // sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Tiramisu // Savoiardi dipped in coffee, Mascarpone, Kahlua, cocoa
Crème Brulé // vanilla, flambe, Cognac VSOP
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
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Caprese Salad // heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, evoo, balsamic reduction
Garden Salad // Iceberg, tomatoes, black olives, Italian dressing, pepperoncini's, croutons, grated Parmesan
Italian Wedding Soup // veggie stock, baby spinach, Italian herbs, Acini di pepe, beef meatball
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
Pasta a la Nerano // Vegan zuchini pasta, evoo, basil, Parmesano e Pecorino, microgreens
Arancini // risotto croquette, beef ragu, Fontina, golden crisp, pomodoro, shave Parmesan
Polpette // hand crafted, herb ricotta, San Marzano, basil infused, Pecorino
Branzino // Sicilian classic alla puttanesca, tomatoes, olives, capers
Steak Marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, sweet Marsala wine sauce, Portobello, Porcini, Parmesan risotto
Piccata // pan seared chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach, artichokes, capers, fresh zucchini pasta
Capesante // Pan seared sea scallops, evoo, black garlic, lemon, fresh parsley, pasta al nero di sepia
Grouper // Locally source, pan seared, fumet, lemon-butter reduction, Parmesan risotto
All Vegan Risotto // wild mushroom's, grilled Portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Cannoli // Ricotta & Mascarpone, chocolate chips & Pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Tiramisu // Savoiardi dipped in coffee, Mascarpone, brandy, cocoa
Panna Cotta // dairy free, sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
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Bisque // Oven roasted butternut squash, mirepoix, veggie stock, herbs de Provence, Cognac
Salad // Spring mix, apple, pears, pomegranate, strawberry vinaigrette, Julianne carrots
Crabcakes // locally source crab lump, creamy Hollandaise, lemon pearls, caviar
Beef Wellington Bites // prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, prosciutto, tartlet
Bruschetta // whipped ricotta and goat cheese, cranberry chutney, rosmary infused
Tartlet // caramelized onion, grated gruyère, Bourbon reduction, microgreens
Canapes // sous vide duck confit, crisp brioche, fig compote, citrus pearl caviar
Fondue // Gruyere, Emmental and Raclette melted cheese, Sauvignon Blanc, baguettes
Turkey // Slow roasted young turkey, cranberry chutney, natural gravy
Ham // classic baked Virginia ham, bourbon maple glaze, pineapple, maraschino cherry's
Prime rib // slow roasted, dry rub, prime ribeye, fresh herbs crust, side au jus
Cornish Hen // oven roasted, Chardonnay, lemons and garden herbs marinated
Cordon Blue // Organic chicken breast wrap with glazed ham, Swiss cheese, GF Panko crust
Glazed salmon // Faroe Island salmon, ginger, mirin, miso glaze, edamame
Sweet potato // classic mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries, caramelized pecans
Green bean casserole // wild mushroom cream sauce, GF crispy onions
Stuffing // sourdough, apple, celery, herbs, natural broth
Potato soufle // bake scallops potatoes, cream, Gruyere, Parmesan crust
Rainbow carrots // roasted, maple glaze, tahini, fresh mint
Pie // Assorted mini pies, pumpkin, apple blossom, pecan
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Sancocho // Caribbean meat stew, plantain, fresh herbs, squash, longaniza
Sopa de tortilla // Chicken base tortilla soup, guajillo chiles, onions, cilantro and crema
Tacos de Pollo Pibil // Yucatan style chicken, achiote, orange, mandarin, pickled onions, mild xnipec, cilantro
Ceviche de pescado // Florida grouper marinated in fresh limes, orange, onions and cilantro
Lobster Tail // Caribbean al ajillo, fresh parsley, jicama puree, lemon pearls
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, house mayo, creole tartar, pearl caviar
Oxtail // Dominican style oxtail in creole stew, plantain "tostones"
Legumes // Haitian style vegetarian pot stew, chayote, carrots chips, microgreens
Bife de Lomo Argentino // Sous vide, center cut, prime tenderloin, Malbec reduction, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Pollo al hongo // pan seared, farm raised chicken breast, Portobello & Malbec sauce, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Moqueca // Brazilian style stew fish, coconut sauce, dende, sweet peppers, platain chips, white rice
Chivo Guisado // stew goat, Rhum, Dominican seasoning, tostones, moro de guandules
Ropa Vieja // Cuban style shredded beef, grilled onions and peppers, congri, maduros y yuca frita
Chamorro Hidalguense // Slow cook roasted whole pork shank, handmade corn tortillas, onions, lime, cilantro and chile de arbol
Salmorejo de Jueyes // Puerto Rican crab meat, tomato, peppers and olives, tostones and steamed white rice
Jerk Chicken // Jamaican grilled chicken skewers, peppers, mango-pineapple fresh salsa
Bread Pudding // artisanal bread, condensed milk, raisin, caramel, vanilla ice cream
Flan // Spanish vanilla & caramel custard, wild berries
Majarete // sweet corn, coconut milk, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
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Cheese Board: Cheddar & Fontina, Prosciutto & Genoa, green grapes, crackers, dried fruits
Caprese Salad: Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, EVOO, balsamic reduction
Veneto, Italy: Prosecco with aromas of apple blossom and lemon zest. Ripe, bold fruit, savory acidity to pair with this Caprese, well texture and depth
Butterfish // Miso glazed black cod, bok choy, crispy leeks, microgreens, caviar
Germany // Riesling, this "Trocken" style wine has all the citrus and mineral notes as well as an apple crisp end to pair with the butterfish
Chateaubriand: Sous vide prime beef tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato souffle au gratin, au jus, microgreens
Left bank Bordeaux, France // with powerful tannins this cabernet sauvignon opens with notes of mint and spices, and hints of black fruit berry aromas
Crème Brûlée: Vanilla, flambe, Cognac VSOP
Sauternes, France: Dessert wine lush and balanced with lemon confit, apricot and passion fruit aromas, and bright floral accents
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