Chef Paula Roberta Gon
Chef At Home in Lakeland
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"Flavor, care, and authenticity in every dish — that’s me, Paula Roberts.
With over 15 years of experience, I bring an elevated private dining experience to your home — defined by flavor, elegance, and unforgettable moments.
I’m Chef Paula Goncalves, with a solid background in creating refined, high-end dining experiences that balance sophistication with a warm, welcoming touch.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family celebration, or a corporate event, I take care of every detail — from sourcing ingredients to plating and full kitchen cleanup — allowing you to fully relax and enjoy your guests.
My culinary style is a curated blend of global influences, combining the depth of Mediterranean flavors, the finesse of French technique, the elegance of Italian cuisine, and the precision of Japanese cooking.
Let’s create something truly special for your next occasion. Private chef service, beautifully executed.
I also specialize in elegant, artistic desserts inspired by renowned French pastry chef Cédric Grolet — known for his iconic fruit-shaped creations that combine precision, flavor, and visual artistry. Each dessert is handcrafted using premium ingredients, designed to replicate the texture and essence of real fruit while delivering a truly luxurious experience.
Available upon request for curated premium menus and exclusive occasions.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
An act of love... My love language comes in the food I cook.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook in childhood with my grandparents and later refined my techniques at the renowned Le Cordon Bleu in Brazil. Since then, I have cooke
A cooking secret...
My secret is knowing how to listen to the customer's needs and responding in a harmonious and loving way... Cooking is an act of love.
My menus
Lobster bisque ou shrimp appetizer
Arugula / pear / goat cheese
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil
Filet mignon + lobster tail+ Pineapple beurre blanc+ Roasted potatoes+ aspargus
Ribeye steak with garlic herb butter • Lobster tail with lemon butter • Creamy mashed potatoes • Grilled asparagus • Red wine reduction sauce
Crème brûlée or chocolate lava cake
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Caprese Salad — Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil with balsamic reduction
Green salad with burrata, Prosciutto di Parma and mini tomatoes, croutons and herb dressing
Fresh tomato gazpacho with croutons and basil
Bruschetta al Pomodoro – Grilled Italian bread with fresh tomato, basil, and olive oil
Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano – Arugula salad with shaved parmesan
Italian garlic bread with olive oil
Ricotta crostini with honey & lemon zest
Creamy Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, fresh basil, and served with artisan crostini
Beef Carpaccio Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with shaved parmesan, baby arugula, and truffle oil
Classic Eggplant Parmesan Layers of breaded and lightly fried eggplant slices baked with rich marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil
Spaghetti alla Carbonara – Pasta with eggs, pancetta, and parmesan
Fettuccine Alfredo – Pasta in creamy parmesan sauce
Tagliatelle al Ragu – Fresh pasta with beef ragù
Orecchiette con Broccoli – Pasta with broccoli, garlic, and olive oil
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci – Ricotta and spinach ravioli in butter and sage sauce
Parpadelli tossed with slow-roasted cherry tomato confit, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and finished with creamy burrata di bufala
Creamy polenta with tomato ragù & parmesan
Pasta Fagioli soup
Creamy tomato soup
Parpadelle with sweet sausage ragu and truffle oil
Tagliatelle with Shrimp, Lemon Zest & Fresh Herbs Fresh or dried pasta cooked al dente, tossed in a light olive oil and garlic sauce with lemon zest, parsley, and sautéed shrimp
Filet Mignon escalopes in demi glacê Sauce Grilled tenderloin served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal Italian-style vegetables
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and White Wine Finished with truffle oil and fresh thyme
Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Shrimp and Parmesan Crisp
Pollo alla Parmigiana – Breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and melted cheese
Branzino al Limone – Oven-baked fish with lemon and herbs
Polpettone Ripieno – Meatloaf stuffed with cheese and spinach
Grilled New York Strip Steak, truffle potato purée, porcini mushrooms, and Barolo wine reduction
Slow-braised beef shank in white wine and tomato sauce, served with creamy polenta and traditional gremolata
Pan-seared pork tenderloin, lemon-caper sauce, roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables
Filet mignon with madeira sauce
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon Medallions with Rich Madeira Sauce & Creamy Grits
Classic Tiramisu Layered with creamy mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and dusted with cocoa powder
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce Silky and aromatic, topped with a refreshing berry coulis
Brownie with vanilla ice cream
Cannoli Siciliani – Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta cream
Torta della Nonna – Traditional custard-filled tart topped with almonds
Profiteroles con Cioccolato – Cream puffs filled with custard and topped with chocolate sauce
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Gyoza filled with pork, ginger and scallions, lightly pan-fried
Chicken gyoza with soy and sesame
Vegetable gyoza with mushrooms and cabbage
Japanese cucumber salad with rice vinegar and sesame
Steamed edamame with sea salt and sesame
Sautéed shimeji mushrooms with butter and soy sauce
White fish ceviche with citrus, soy and ginger
Seared tuna tataki with sesame seeds
Salmon carpaccio with ponzu sauce
Lightly battered seasonal vegetables
1. Traditional Miso Soup Miso broth with tofu and scallions
2. Miso Soup with Mushrooms Miso broth with assorted mushrooms
3. Vegetable Yakisoba Stir-fried noodles with vegetables
4. Chicken Yakisoba Stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetab
5. Beef Yakisoba Stir-fried noodles with beef and vegetables
6. Shrimp Yakisoba Stir-fried noodles with shrimp and vegetables
7. Udon Noodles in Light Broth Udon noodles served in a light broth with vegetables
8. Homestyle Ramen (Mild Broth) Comfort-style ramen with a light and balanced broth
9. Steamed Japanese Rice with Sesame and Scallions
10. Japanese Rice with Egg and Soy Sauce Comfort-style gohan with egg and soy sauce
11. Mixed yakisoba
1. Chef’s Selection of Nigiri Sushi
2. Salmon Sashimi
3. Tuna Sashimi
4. Salmon Hand Roll with Cream Cheese (Salmon Temaki)
5. Tuna Hand Roll (Tuna Temaki)
6. Philadelphia Roll Salmon, cream cheese and rice
7. California Roll Crab stick, avocado and cucumber
8. Crispy Salmon Roll (Hot Roll) Deep-fried salmon roll
9. Chicken Teppanyaki with Vegetables Grilled chicken with vegetables
10. Beef Teppanyaki with Teriyaki Sauce
11. Grilled salmon with crispy skin, served with steamed broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light citrus butter or teriyaki glaze
12. Grilled white fish served with broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light herb butter and lemon
13. Grilled mahi-mahi or sea bass served with broccoli and seasonal vegetables, finished with a light garlic and olive oil sauce
1. Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate cake with molten center
2. Classic Tiramisu Traditional Italian dessert with mascarpone and coffee
3. Strawberry and Milk Terrine Layered strawberry and milk dessert, light and refreshing
4. Tres Leches Cake Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk
5. Grilled Pineapple with Honey Syrup
6. Fresh Fruits with Passion Fruit Sauce
7. Brazilian-Style Strawberry Dessert with Cream Fresh strawberries with sweet cream
8. Chocolate Mousse Light and airy chocolate mousse
9. Vanilla Panna Cotta with Red Berry Sauce
10. Seasonal Fruit Platter
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• Caprese Salad — Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & balsamic reduction
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes and white balsamic vinaigrette
• Fresh tomato gazpacho with basil & croutons
Bruschetta al Pomodoro — Tomato, basil & olive oil on grilled bread
• Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano — Arugula with shaved parmesan
• Ricotta crostini with honey & lemon zest
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil oil & balsamic reduction
Beef carpaccio with arugula, parmesan & truffle oil
• Classic Eggplant Parmesan with marinara & mozzarella
Spaghetti alla Carbonara with pancetta & parmesan
Fettuccine Alfredo with parmesan cream sauc
• Tagliatelle al Ragù — Fresh pasta with slow-cooked beef sauce
Orecchiette with broccoli, garlic & olive oil
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci with marinara sauce
Pappardelle with cherry tomato confit & burrata
Creamy tomato basil soup
Tagliatelle with shrimp, lemon zest & fresh herbs
Filet mignon with demi-glace, mashed potatoes & vegetables
Wild mushroom risotto with parmesan & white wine
Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Shrimp and Parmesan Crisp
Pollo alla Parmigiana with pasta a la pomodoro
Flat Iron Steak with Madeira sauce,roasted potatoes
Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken & truffle oil
• Pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter sauce & roasted vegetables
Garlic butter shrimp with herbs & light white wine sauce
• Baked salmon with Italian herbs, cherry tomatoes & olive oil
Grilled Top Sirloin with Roasted Potatoes
Flat iron steak whit mashed potatoes
Classic tiramisu
1. Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate cake with molten center
1.Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
1. Crème Brûlée — vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust
1.Seasonal Fruit Platter
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Hummus with pita bread
Tzatziki with fresh cucumber sticks
Olive tapenade with rustic bread crisps
Greek salad with feta, tomato and olives
Zucchini carpaccio with lemon and mint
Tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese and herbs
Falafel with tahini sauce
Grilled eggplant with olive oil and garlic
Marinated artichokes with Sicilian lemon
Garlic and lemon sautéed shrimp
Burrata with confit tomatoes and fresh basil
Grilled zucchini with Parmesan and lemon zest
Mediterranean octopus carpaccio with olive oil, lemon and capers
Burrata with fresh figs, prosciutto and balsamic reductio
Mediterranean shrimp ceviche with lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs
Roasted eggplant antipasti with garlic and thyme
Tabbouleh with parsley and mint
Saffron risotto with orange zest
Moroccan couscous with grilled vegetables
Fresh pasta with tomato and basil sauce
Fettuccine with arugula-walnut pesto
Chilled tomato soup (Gazpacho)
Spiced lentil soup
Creamy polenta with feta cheese and oregano
Spanish-style seafood rice
Sautéed chickpeas with spinach and cumin
Herb-crusted grilled salmon
Lemon and rosemary roasted chicken
Baked cod with olive oil and olives
Eggplant moussaka with meat and béchamel
Lamb kafta with yogurt salad
Mediterranean seafood paella
Chicken tagine with apricots and almonds
Oven-baked white fish with tomato and herbs
Vegetable and marinated tofu skewers
Grilled octopus with crushed potatoes
Oven-roasted salmon with Mediterranean herbs and seasonal vegetables
Lamb chops with garlic and rosemary
Chicken piccata with lemon, capers and butter sauce
Mediterranean seafood risotto
Shrimp pasta with lemon and olive oil
Grilled octopus with confit potatoes and smoked paprika
Walnut and honey baklava
Chia pudding with almond milk and berries
Greek yogurt with honey and pistachios
Rustic fig and almond tart
Fresh fruits with mint and orange blossom water
Frozen yogurt with pomegranate syrup
Olive oil cake with Sicilian lemon
Dates stuffed with cheese cream and walnuts
Yogurt mousse with lavender and honey
Poached pears in spiced red wine
Classic tiramissu
1. Chocolate Lava Cake Warm chocolate cake with molten center
2. Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
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1. French Onion Soup Gratinée — onion soup with gratinéed cheese
2. Niçoise Salad — tuna, egg, potato, green beans, and olives
3. Chicken Rillettes — seasoned shredded chicken pâté served with toasted bread
4. Seasonal Vegetable Terrine — delicate terrine with fresh vegetables
5. Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
6. Caramelized Onion Tartlets — mini savory tarts
7. Endive Salad with Walnuts and Mustard Vinaigrette
8. Baked Camembert with Honey and Thyme
9. Savory Crepes with Mushrooms and Fresh Herbs
10. Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon and Fine Herbs
11. Duck magret and vegetables
1. Leek Quiche — puff pastry with creamy leek filling
2. Eggs à la Meurette — poached eggs in red wine sauce with bacon
3. Brandade de Morue — cod purée with olive oil and garlic
4. Cheese Soufflé — light and airy
5. Lentil Salad with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
6. Spinach and Ricotta Crepes
7. Fine Herb Salad with Light Vinaigrette
8. Homemade Chicken Terrine
9. Tomato Salad with Basil and Olive Oil
10. Cold Ratatouille as an Appetizer
1. Coq au Vin — chicken cooked in red wine with vegetables
2. Boeuf Bourguignon — beef slowly cooked in wine with carrots and onions
3. Ratatouille — seasonal vegetables slowly cooked
4. Fish Fillet with Beurre Blanc Sauce — butter sauce with herbs
5. Provençal Chicken — roasted chicken with tomato, garlic, and herbs
6. Duck Confit with Sautéed Potatoes — confit duck with golden potatoes
7. Veal Blanquette — creamy veal stew
8. Herb and Lemon Roasted Salmon
9. French Herb Omelette
10. Light Cassoulet — white beans with sausage and vegetables
Aligot with mignon escalopes in Madeira sauce
1. Crème Brûlée — vanilla custard with caramelized sugar crust
2. Tarte Tatin — caramelized apple tart with puff pastry
3. Chocolate Mousse — velvety chocolate mousse
4. Clafoutis with Seasonal Fruit — light dessert with fresh fruit
5. Madeleines — delicate French sponge cakes
6. Profiteroles — cream-filled pastry balls with chocolate topping
7. Île Flottante — meringue floating on custard with caramel
8. Poached Pear in Red Wine — pear cooked in flavored wine
9. Pain Perdu — French-style French toast with sugar and cinnamon
10. Fruit Galette — rustic tart with fresh seasonal fruit
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Crispy shrimp with spicy dipping sauce
Tuna tartare with avocado and sesame
Classic shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce
Fresh oysters with shallot vinaigrette
Codfish fritters with roasted garlic aioli
Seared scallops with sweet corn purée and smoked pepper
White fish ceviche with lime and cilantro
Salmon croquettes with dill sauce
Mini fish tacos with chipotle sauce
Grilled shrimp skewers with passion fruit glaze
Shrimp risotto with Sicilian lemon
Fettuccine with seafood and white wine sauce
Creamy lobster bisque
Creamy polenta with octopus ragu
Calamari rice with fresh herbs
White fish ravioli with saffron sauce
Thai shrimp coconut soup (Tom Kha)
Gnocchi with cod and tomato confit sauce
Vegan moqueca with plantains and seaweed
Linguine with shrimp, garlic, and lemon zest
(Sautéed shrimp over creamy grits with white wine reduction and truffle touch)
Herb-crusted grilled salmon with sweet potato purée
Grilled octopus with smashed potatoes and smoked olive oil
Brazilian fish stew with coconut rice
Seafood paella
Confit cod with chickpeas and caramelized onions
Baked trout with lemon and almonds
Grilled jumbo shrimp with parmesan risotto
Sesame-crusted tuna steak with pea purée
Spaghetti alle vongole (white wine and parsley)
Grilled white fish with passion fruit sauce and quinoa
Grilled lobster tail served over a creamy Parmesan risotto, finished with butter, white wine and fresh herbs
Lemon cheesecake with almond crust
Fresh berry tart
Passion fruit mousse with light whipped cream
Vanilla panna cotta with citrus sauce
Moist coconut cake with sweet milk glaze
Homemade mango ice cream with lime zest
Tiramisu with grilled pineapple twist
Apple crumble with cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
Lemon pie with torched meringue
Passion fruit crème brûlée
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1. Peruvian Ceviche Clasico Fresh white fish cured in lime, red onion, cilantro, sweet potato purée and cancha
Mini Colombian Arepas with Avocado & Queso Fresco – Golden corn cakes topped with creamy avocado and fresh cheese
Argentinian Empanadas (Beef or Vegetarian Option) – Flaky pastry filled with seasoned beef, olives, and spices or roasted vegetables with herbs
Brazilian Picanha with Chimichurri & Garlic Rice – Grilled prime picanha served with chimichurri, garlic rice and roasted vegetables
Chilean Sea Bass with Coconut-Lime Sauce – Pan-seared sea bass with a light coconut lime sauce and seasonal vegetables
Tres Leches Cake with Fresh Berries – Soft sponge soaked in three milks topped with whipped cream
Passion Fruit Mousse with Mango Coulis – Light and creamy mousse with tropical fruit sauce
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