Chef Lucy Mello

Chef At Home in Miami
Chef Lucy Mello

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Brining people together with one taste at a time

I am a Brazilian chef passionate about creating elevated comfort food rooted in Latin flavors and enriched by global influences. My cooking is built on the idea that food should feel both familiar and intentional—where simplicity is respected and technique supports the dish quietly, allowing flavor to take center stage.

I focus on crafting meals that are soulful, balanced, and thoughtfully composed. Each menu I design is personal, carefully shaped around the people I’m cooking for and the kind of experience they want to share. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a special gathering, I aim to create food that feels warm, refined, and memorable.

As a private chef, I value presence just as much as precision. I work with calm focus, cleanliness, and discretion, ensuring a seamless in-home dining experience where every detail is handled and every guest feels genuinely cared for.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

food is what brings everybody together, every table is an opportunity to connect, share stories, and make memories.

I learned to cook at...

during my teenage years and it became a curiosity, then I really started taking it seriously at dinner parties!

A cooking secret...

Is being intuitive, knowing how to balance flavors and textures while still maintaining a standard of presentation and overall experience.

My menus

Book your experience with Chef Lucy

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.