Chef David Taylor

Private Chef in Davenport

149Services completed

4.88 / 5Based on 28 reviews

Spanish · English · ItalianLanguages

DavenportI travel up to 100 km

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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

Types of cuisine I prepare

Italian
Chef's special
Mediterranean
Seafood/Fish
Local
French

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Chef David's reviews

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149 services

Chef David and his team created a wonderful wine pairing experience for my team during our annual business planning meeting. It created memories. Highly recommend him if someone's looking for a private chef.

Chef David was incredible. I told him my vision, I wanted to arrange a 30+ person, tapas-style wine pairing for my wife’s birthday. With that information Chef David worked with the sommelier to create an amazing evening for us and all of our guests. He was punctual, neat and tidy, and above all extremely adaptable. He worked hand in hand with me to tailor the menu to accommodate all guests. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Chef for making our evening so perfect!

Chef David and his assistant Aldo were fantastic! Food was fabulous, presentation on the plate and his explanation of each dish was exceptional, and the service was top notch. Would recommend Chef David and look forward to our next dinner party with him.

Chef David Taylor was absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond with the meals, both in taste and presentation, and his attitude and demeanor were infectious! He was so easy to talk to and his stories from around the world that inspired his dishes were fascinating. I couldn’t recommend Chef David and Aldo enough! We’re already looking ahead at our next opportunity to book him!

Chef David and his support staff were top notch, and I would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for fantastic food, conversation about each dish, and professionalism.

Absolutely AMAZING! We hosted a retreat for all of our employees and spouses (21 people), and EVERYONE loved it! The food was great, the chef was great! Would book this chef again and again!

Chef David presented the perfect Thanksgiving/birthday dinner ensemble, meeting all the dietary restrictions of our party. He was friendly and engaging. Our guests are still raving about this meal. Thank you!

Chef David provided an incredible dining experience for our special occasion. He was communicative throughout the menu selection and scheduling and showed up very prepared right on time. He thoughtfully described the dishes he served and the presentations were beautiful. The preparation and quality of the food were outstanding. Highly recommend David for your special occasion.

Chef David and his team were amazing. The food was delicious. Presentation amazing. Quality fantastic. The description before each course was so good. We truly loved the experience. Everyone was super happy. Thank you for the perfect night

Chef David Taylor was absolutely amazing! He called the day before to confirm the menu that would work best for us, and showed utmost professionalism and friendliness throughout the experience. I have two young kids that were very interested in everything happening, and instead of shooing them away he encouraged them to help with small tasks that were safe, answered their questions, and treated them as equally important customers. My husband is very much an experiences man, which makes finding gifts for him difficult. Chef David provided an experience that created one of the most impactful gifts I've given in a decade-long relationship. The food was exquisite, each the dish the best of its kind (or tying with the best) we've had. The presentation had even my little picky eaters ready to eat, and Chef David did the perfect amount of interaction vs. leaving us to enjoy our food. I would recommend Take a Chef and Chef David 100% to anyone.

We hired David Taylor for our son’s 30th birthday event. Everyone loved him. He is incredibly personable and professional. He was engaging and quick to learn names and preferences. The food quality and presentation were top notch and we learned a lot about pairings- both wine and tequila! He made us laugh! His staff was great and the clean up was just such a nice ending to a relaxing evening. I wholeheartedly recommend David Taylor for your event and we will definitely use him for our next private dinner. Thank you, David!!!!!

Chef David and Team were amazing! Very easy to work and communicate with! The dishes were extremely fresh, beautifully presented, and fun to learn about each dish throughout the process. Definitely would recommend, you won’t be disappointed!

Chef Taylor did an amazing job considering the size of our group and our needs. We had 18 adults and 15 children that ranged in age from 2-10 years old. He made all 3 meals for 2 days. We had a lot of special dietary needs and he was able to accommodate most, if not all of them. He always made sure to walk around and ask if everyone had what they needed. He was so easy to work with and everything he made tasted great! His team was also very efficient with set up and clean up. We highly recommend Chef Taylor and plan to use him again for future events!

Chef David and his wonderful team exceeded our expectations in every way. Our company retreat dinners were far more special and engaging due to Chef David. The discussions during prep, the engaging dialogue during dinner, and the quality of the food and service were simply wonderful. Side note, although the prep/cleanup team was in the same room as our meal, we were completely unaware of their activities--until they departed leaving a spotless kitchen behind. I would not hesitate to engage Chef David again.

Chef David was incredible

Chef David was very informative about the menu great sense of humor and really made our evening very enjoyable. The wine pairing was phenomenal, giving us history about the foods and the wine. He was detailed in the preparation and very open to answering all our questions.

We had a 60th reunion and thought it would be a great idea to hire a private chef for a fun dinner at the house. We waited way too late to book but were amazed at the entire experience. Chef David put it all together in a very short period of time and was able to accommodate the different dietary restrictions. Food was awesome, presentation great, and a wonderful evening had by all.

Chef David did an incredible job from start to finish. During the planning he was thoughtful in helping me choose the menu. He came with everything needed and made for such an enjoyable evening. Not having to stress about anything was such a treat. I didn't know before hand, but he said the meal can be interactive and guests can help in the kitchen, which definitely makes for a fun evening. Chef David went above and beyond and I would use him and recommend him in the future.

An amazing night! David was wonderful…very engaging. Menu was awesome: he supplied everything needed for a four course dining experience. It was a French style cuisine with wine pairing. Started out with a baked cambered, Coquille St. Jacque, lobster bisque, veal chops with Duchess potatoes followed by crème brûlée. Give him a try you won’t be sorry!

Chef David Taylor was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He is a highly trained chef and made our experience a memorable one!