Chef David Taylor
Private Chef In Mulberry
Chef and culinary consultant for local food chains. I've been providing gourmet on-site meals and catering for any occasion in central Florida.
I will customized your menu and your experience, and have different menus ranging from tapas, banquets, plated dinners, family style and our extensive experience in Tequila, Rum and Wine pairing. During the past 20+ years I've been in the industry, we worked as a culinary arts teacher and private chef. I'm passionate about Mexican gastronomy and its cultural heritage and have travel across the continents to learn and respect many cuisines and their history.
I'm bilingual and consider myself a culinary storyteller. I have done multiple show cooking at home, offices and corporate events as well to make your event a unique experience. I hold a Serv-Safe Certification, Florida DBPR contracted food safety provider and -COI- certificate of insurance for third parties general liability.

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
Esquite callejero // grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Sopa de tortilla // Chicken base tortilla soup, guajillo chiles, onions, cilantro and crema
Tacos de Cochinita Pibil // Yucatan style pulled pork, achiote, orange, pickled onions and xnipec habanero sauce
Tacos de Carnitas // Michoacan style pulled pork carnitas, roasted green tomatillo salsa, pickled onions and cilantro
Tacos de Pollo Pibil // Yucatan style chicken, achiote, orange, mandarin, pickled onions, mild xnipec, cilantro
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
Bread Pudding // artisanal bread, condensed milk, raisin, caramel, vanilla ice cream
Flan // Spanish vanilla & caramel custard, wild berries
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Onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de Provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Salad // Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olives / Side of Greek dressing
Pasta // fresh penne pasta, marinara sauce, evoo, / Side Parmigiano Regiano
Chicken // Grilled chicken breast
Halibut // Pan seared
Rainbow carrots // steamed, roasted, evoo
Scallops // wine, garlic, butter
Potatoes // Baked
Cake // Birthday carrot cake
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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
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
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
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Asian salad // lettuce, cabbage, carrots, tree nuts, edamame, sesame dressing
Dumplings // pan fried, minced veggies, shiitake, ponzu soy sauce
Veggie Tuna Tartare // watermelon, mandarin, ponzu, guacamole, wakame, micro greens
Tikka Masala // zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, garam masala curry, Basmati rice and garlic naan
Red curry // Thai curry, coconut, garlic, ginger, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and onions, perfumed Jasmin rice
Hibachi // silken tofu, soy glaze, sesame, king oyster mushroom's, stir fried rice, broccolini souffle
Sushi // Faroe Island salmon, yellowfin tuna, king crab, avocado, cream, black tiger shrimp Niguiri
Panna Cotta // dairy free, sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
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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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Lobster Bisque // Florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, fume, Cognac VSOP
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, house mayo, creole tartar, pearl caviar
Coquilles Saint-Jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, GF panko
Scampi // garlic butter shrimp, pasta al nero di seppia, black garlic, confit cherry tomato, fresh basil reduction
Surf & Turf // Prime beef tenderloin steak, lobster tail in garlic butter, baked potato soufflé
Pie // Floridian Key Lime, graham crackers, lime zest
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Caprese Salad // heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, evoo, balsamic reduction
Venezia, Italy- Pinot Grigio with crisp apple and pear flavors are highlighted by a light creaminess in this dry yet flavorful wine
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
Steak Marsala // center cut beef tenderloin, Marsala wine sauce, Portobello, roasted potatoes, steamed veggies
Piccata // pan seared chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach, artichokes, capers, fresh pasta, broccolini souffle
All Vegan Risotto // wild mushroom's, grilled Portobello, baby arugula, roasted cherry tomato's, squash reduction, black truffles
Capesante // Pan seared sea scallops, evoo, black garlic, lemon, fresh parsley, Parmesan risotto
Cannoli // Ricotta & Mascarpone, chocolate chips & Pistachio, fresh vanilla, cinnamon oil
Limoncello // Italian lemon liqueur from the Amalfi coast and infused for eight months in pure spirit
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Spring mix salad // Lettuce mesclun, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, Julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
French onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de Provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Coquilles Saint-Jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
French Crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated gruyere
Escargots // Helix snails, garlic butter. lemon, parsley, French baguette
Magret de Canard // duck breast à l'orange, dauphinoise potato, organic baby spinach
Chateaubriand // Sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato au gratin, green pea puree
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
Tacos de Cochinita Pibil // Yucatan style pulled pork, achiote, orange, pickled onions and xnipec habanero sauce
Tacos de Carnitas // Michoacan style pulled pork carnitas, roasted green tomatillo salsa, pickled onions and cilantro
Tacos de Pollo Pibil // Yucatan style chicken, achiote, orange, mandarin, pickled onions, mild xnipec, cilantro
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
Bread Pudding // artisanal bread, condensed milk, raisin, caramel, vanilla ice cream
Flan // Spanish vanilla & caramel custard, wild berries
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Onion soup // caramelized onions, demi glass, herbs de Provence, country bread, gruyere cheese
Salad // Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olives / Side of Greek dressing
Pasta // fresh penne pasta, marinara sauce, evoo, / Side Parmigiano Regiano
Chicken // Grilled chicken breast
Halibut // Pan seared
Rainbow carrots // steamed, roasted, evoo
Scallops // wine, garlic, butter
Potatoes // Baked
Cake // Birthday carrot cake
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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
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
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
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Asian salad // lettuce, cabbage, carrots, tree nuts, edamame, sesame dressing
Dumplings // pan fried, minced veggies, shiitake, ponzu soy sauce
Veggie Tuna Tartare // watermelon, mandarin, ponzu, guacamole, wakame, micro greens
Tikka Masala // zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, garam masala curry, Basmati rice and garlic naan
Red curry // Thai curry, coconut, garlic, ginger, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and onions, perfumed Jasmin rice
Hibachi // silken tofu, soy glaze, sesame, king oyster mushroom's, stir fried rice, broccolini souffle
Sushi // Faroe Island salmon, yellowfin tuna, king crab, avocado, cream, black tiger shrimp Niguiri
Panna Cotta // dairy free, sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
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