Chef David Taylor
Private Chef In MulberryChef 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.
I'm new at this online platform and working my way to build your trust and provide and excellent quality for your review.
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
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
Loire, France // Touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Coquilles Saint-Jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
French Crepe // chicken, champignons, béchamel, grated gruyere
Canape // toast baguette, Roquefort, caramelized onion, berry confiture
Chateaubriand // Sous vide prime tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato au gratin, green pea puree
Cordon Blue // Chicken breast, glazed ham, gruyere, baby spinach, potato souffle au gratin
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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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, smoke ham Spanish croquettes
Octopus // grilled, paprika, fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette, turmeric pearl couscous, 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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Sancocho // Caribbean meat stew, plantain, fresh herbs, squash, longaniza
Tacos de Pollo Pibil // Yucatan style chicken, achiote, orange, mandarin, pickled onions, mild xnipec, cilantro
Bife de Lomo Argentino // Sous vide, center cut, prime tenderloin, Malbec reduction, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Pollo al hongo // pan seared, farm raised chicken breast, Portobello & Malbec sauce, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Moqueca // Brazilian style stew fish, coconut sauce, dende, sweet peppers, platain chips, white rice
Chivo Guisado // stew goat, Rhum, Dominican seasoning, tostones, moro de guandules
Ropa Vieja // Cuban style shredded beef, grilled onions and peppers, congri, maduros y yuca frita
Bread Pudding // artisanal bread, condensed milk, raisin, caramel, vanilla ice cream
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Eggs your way station (made fresh upon request)
Waffle or Pancake Station with maple syrup
Fruit cups // Assorted and seasonal local fruit cups
Country style breakfast potatoes with Italians herbs
Eggs benedict // Virginia ham, Hollandaise over toasted English muffin
Santa Fe Skillet // breakfast potatoes, steak, chorizo and melted cheese
Chilaquiles Verdes // Mexican style corn tortilla chips, roasted green tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema and refried black beans
Shrimp & Grits // Southern style stone ground yellow grits and sautéed butter garlic shrimps
Bacon and breakfast sausage station
Bottomless Mimosas // prosecco and fresh orange juice
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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
Surf & Turf // Prime beef tenderloin, lobster tail in garlic butter, baked potato soufflé, steamed broccolini
Surf & Turf // Sous Vide, prime black angus tenderloin, pan seared scallops in wine garlic butter, parmesan risotto, sautéed spinach
Cheesecake // lemon zest, mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Pie // Floridian Key Lime, graham crackers, lime zest, merengue
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Spring mix salad // Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Bisque // Oven roasted butternut squash, garlic, veggie stock, herbs de Provence
Potato soufflé // baked scallop potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Green bean casserole // mushroom cream sauce, crispy onions
Sweet potato // mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Rainbow carrots // black garlic salt, parmesan, roasted
Mac & Cheese // home made, crunchy panko parmesan crust
Potatoes // roasted potatoes medley, evoo, butter, fresh herbs
Cordon Blue // Chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Baked Virginia ham with bourbon maple glaze
Slow roasted turkey with cranberry chutney and gravy
Roasted whole chicken in fresh garden herbs
Atlantic salmon in creamy hollandaise sauce with fire roasted asparagus
Lobster Thermidor // garlic butter, béchamel, Cognac, grated cheese
Beef Wellington // center-cut tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, prosciutto, baked in puff pastry
Paella // classic Spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Frenched Pork Ribs // panko herbs crust, Southern seasoning, natural gravy
Cornish Hen // oven roasted, Chardonnay, lemons and garden herbs marinated
Dried fruit, berries and banana bread
Cheesecake // lemon zest, mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
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Fresh baked buffet rolls & butter
All service ware & utensils / Chef attended station / buffet table décor
Buffet drop off & setup / service and final cleanup
Spring mix salad // Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, vinaigrette dressing
Cesar salad // romaine lettuce, Cesar dressing, parmesan and baked croutons
Potato salad // red potatoes, carrots, mayo, eggs and sweet peas
Yellow rice // Parboiled long grain rice, seasoned with peas and carrots
Moro de guandules // seasoned long grain rice with green peas in creole sauce
Gallo Pinto or Congri // seasoned stir fried rice with black beans
Asian rice // stir fried Jazmin rice, ginger, sesame oil, sweet plantain, soy sauce and scallions
Biryani // perfume basmati rice, cardamom, seven spices, cauliflower and carrots
Roasted potatoes medley, extra virgin olive oil and Italian herbs
Ratatouille // zucchini, eggplant and tomato's, thymes and basil
Mash sweet potato, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Pasta alfredo // fettuccini pasta in four cheese white alfredo sauce
Potato soufflé // baked thin sliced potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Glazed salmon // sautéed salmon, garlic, ginger and miso glaze
Carnitas // Michoacan style slow cook pulled pork carnitas
Chateaubriand // grilled and carved black angus ribeye and au jus
Stroganoff // grilled tenderloin beef steaks in red wine and mushroom sauce
Branzino // baked fish, cherry tomato's, Kalamata, lemons and capers
Barbacoa de Borrego // roasted barbacoa lamb meat in soft guajillo chile adobo
Lamb curry // Roasted lamb meat, seven spices onions and roasted tomatoes
Mole Oaxaqueño // Chicken thigh in red Oaxacan style mole sauce with cacao, chiles, spices, sesame seeds
Cordon Blue // Chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Tikka Masala // Chicken, zucchini, eggplant, roasted tomatoes, garam masala curry
Duck Confit // sous vide duck thighs, herbes de Provence, orange reduction
Fajita // grilled chicken, Mexican seasoning over bed of fajita peppers and onions
Piccata // grilled chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach and artichokes
Shrimp Diabla // sauteed shrimps, grilled peppers and onions in red tomato sauce
Bacalao // Caribbean style saltfish stew in a roasted tomato choka, potatoes and carrots
Alla Vongole // fresh mussels and clams in garlic wine sauce, shallots and cherry tomatoes
Paella // classic Spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Assorted mini shooters // tiramisu, tres leches, strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie
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