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
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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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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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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Greek Salad // Feta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata, mini cucumbers, pickled onions and house balsamic vinaigrette
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, creole tartar, lemon pearls
Cath of the day // TBD
Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
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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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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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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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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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