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
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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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Caprese Salad // heirloom tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad // Feta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata, mini cucumbers, pickled onions and house balsamic vinaigrette
Lobster Bisque // Florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, fume, Cognac VSOP
Italian Wedding Soup // veggie stock, baby spinach, Italian herbs, Acini di pepe, beef meatball
Spring mix /// Lettuce mesclun, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, Julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
A la Nerano // vegan zucchini pasta, evoo, basil reduction, Parmesano e Pecorino
Pulpo a Feria // Galician style octopus, evoo, Spanish paprika, patatas, ajada
Capesante // pan seared sea scallops, black garlic, lemon butter reduction, dill, citrus caviar
Patatas Bravas // roasted potatoes, salsa brava, sundried tomato, alioli
Bruschetta // herb whip ricotta, confit cherry tomato's, basil reduction, glazed fig balsamic
Picatta // pan seared chicken breast, Pinot grigio, lemon zest sauce, artichokes, over pasta
Steak Marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, Marsala wine sauce, Portobello, roasted potatoes, steamed veggies
All Vegan Risotto // wild mushroom's, grilled Portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Scampi // garlic butter shrimp, pasta al nero di seppia, black garlic, confit cherry tomato, fresh basil reduction
Grouper // Locally source, pan seared, fumet, lemon-butter reduction, Parmesan risotto
Paella // classic Spanish Bomba rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp, piquillo peppers
Cannoli // Ricotta & Mascarpone, chocolate chips & Pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Tiramisu // Savoiardi dipped in coffee, Mascarpone, brandy, cocoa
Panna Cotta // sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
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Miso soup // miso, silken tofu, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, green onions
Asian salad // lettuce, cabbage, carrots, tree nuts, edamame and sesame dressing
Pork ribs // sous vide, slow braised, tangy teriyaki, sesame seeds, scallions
Dumplings // pan fried, minced veggies, shiitake, ponzu soy sauce
Chicken satay // Thai chicken skewers, coconut, peanut sauce and red curry paste
Tuna tartare // Florida east coast yellowfin tuna, mandarin, sesame, avocado and micro greens
Peking Duck // apples, scallions, garlic, star anise, cassia cinnamon, aujus
Unagi Don // grilled eel fillets, mirin, scallion, sesame, edamame, kokuho rice
Omurice // Japanese omelet, stir fried rice, sesame, scallions, demi glass reduction
Yakitori // smoked, chicken skewer, sake, mirin, chives, ginger glaze
Kung Pao // sauteed shrimps, mild Sichuan chili, peanuts, green onion, with stir fried rice and seasonal veggies
Glazed salmon // Grilled salmon, garlic, ginger and miso glaze with stir fried rice and seasonal veggies
Tikka Masala // zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, garam masala curry, Basmati rice and garlic naan
Red curry // Thai chicken and coconut curry, garlic, ginger bell peppers and onions, with Jasmin rice
Mongolian beef // sweet soy glaze, sesame, garlic, green onion with stir fried rice
Hibachi steak // black angus tenderloin, soy glaze, sesame with oyster mushroom's and stir fried rice
Sushi // Faroe Island salmon, yellowfin tuna, king crab, avocado, cream, tobiko
Souffle // warm chocolate, sweet matcha mochi ice cream, fresh mint
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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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Caprese Salad // heirloom tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad // cherry tomatoes, Feta, kalamata, mini cucumbers, onions, balsamic vinaigrette
Lobster Bisque // Florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, fume, Cognac VSOP
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
Spring Mix // Lettuce mesclun, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, Julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
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
Fish // baked al papillote, cherry tomato's, kalamata, lemons & capers, broccolini souffle
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, brandy, cocoa
Crème Brulé // vanilla, flambe, Cognac VSOP
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
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Esquite callejero // grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Sopa de tortilla // Chicken base tortilla soup, guajillo chiles, onions, cilantro and crema
Taquito dorado // corn tortilla, chicken tinga, guacamole, fresco cheese, crema, pico de gallo
Cochinita Pibil // Yucatan style pulled pork, achiote, orange, pickled onions, xnipec habanero infused
Carnitas // Michoacan style pulled pork carnitas, roasted green tomatillo salsa, pickled onions and cilantro
Tinga // shredded chicken, mild chorizo, Poblano rajas, agave, achiote, soft corn tortilla
Enchiladas // braised birria beef, Oaxacan cheese, roasted tomatillo, avocado, fresco cheese
Zarandeado Nayarit // red snapper, braised, huichol, avocado, mango-pineapple fresh salsa
Barbacoa de Borrego // barbacoa lamb meat in guajillo chile adobo, soft corn tortillas, onions, lime and cilantro
Carnitas // Michoacan style slow cook pulled pork carnitas, yellow rice and refried black beans
Chamorro Hidalguense // Slow cook roasted whole pork shank, handmade corn tortillas, onions, lime, cilantro and chile de arbol
Arroz a la tumbada // Seafood rice from the coast of Veracruz with shrimps, squid, mussels, octopus and calamari's in red guajillo salsa
Mole Oaxaqueño // Chicken thigh in red Oaxacan style mole sauce with cacao, chiles, spices, sesame seeds and Mexican crema, yellow rice and ripe plantain
Alambre de res // diced carne asada, fajita peppers, Oaxaca cheese, corn tortillas
Camarones // jumbo shrimps, grill fajita peppers, cilantro lime rice, guacamole,
Bread Pudding // artisanal bread, condensed milk, raisin, caramel, vanilla ice cream
Flan // Spanish vanilla & caramel custard, wild berries
Souffle // warm chocolate, Tequila infused, cajeta, wild berries reduction
Tres leches // tender sponge cake, coconut, meringue torched frosting, maraschino pearls
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Caprese Salad // tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Raviolis // ricotta and spinach, puttanesca, kalamata, tomatoes, olives, capers, fresh basil
Butterfish // Miso glazed black cod, bok choy, crispy leeks, microgreens
Marsala // prime beef tenderloin, baby bella, Porcini, white truffle Parmesan risotto
Panna Cotta // Dairy free sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry and mango reduction
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Esquite callejero // grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Taquito dorado // corn tortilla, chicken tinga, guacamole, fresco cheese, crema, pico de gallo
Tinga // shredded chicken, mild chorizo, Poblano rajas, agave, achiote, soft corn tortilla
Enchiladas // braised birria beef, Oaxacan cheese, roasted tomatillo, avocado, fresco cheese
Arroz a la tumbada // Seafood rice from the coast of Veracruz with shrimps, squid, mussels, octopus and calamari's in red guajillo salsa
Alambre de res // diced carne asada, fajita peppers, Oaxaca cheese, corn tortillas
Chicken fajita // grilled chicken, Mexican seasoning over bed of fajita peppers and onions
Tres leches // tender sponge cake, coconut, meringue torched frosting, maraschino pearls
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