Chef David Taylor
Private Chef In Davenport
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
My menus
Cheese Board: Cheddar & Fontina, Prosciutto & Genoa, green grapes, crackers, dried fruits
Caprese Salad: Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, EVOO, balsamic reduction
Veneto, Italy: Prosecco with aromas of apple blossom and lemon zest. Ripe, bold fruit, savory acidity to pair with this Caprese, well texture and depth
Coquilles Saint-Jacques: Sautéed sea scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
Loire, France: Touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Chateaubriand: Sous vide prime beef tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato souffle au gratin, au jus, microgreens
Left Bank Bordeaux, France: Cabernet sauvignon with powerful tannins, notes of mint and spices, and hints of black fruit berry aromas
Lobster Tail: Side poached lobster tail, Chardonnay, herbs de Provence butter
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, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, evoo, balsamic reduction
GF Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
Gordon Blue // glazed ham and gruyere cheese, chicken with dauphinoise au gratin
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
Duck Confit // sous vide duck thigh, herbs de Provence, Merlot reduction, potatoes souffle au gratin
Picatta // pan seared chicken breast, Pinot grigio, lemon zest sauce, artichokes, over GF pasta
Marsala // prime tenderloin, sweet Marsala creamy wine sauce, baby bella, Porcini, white truffle Parmesan risotto
Lamb Chops // pistachio crust, black garlic, turmeric pearl couscous, spinach, roasted cherry tomato's, broccolini souffle
GF Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
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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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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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Greek Salad // Feta, cherry tomatoes, kalamata, mini cucumbers, pickled onions and house balsamic vinaigrette
Veneto, Italy: Prosecco with aromas of apple blossom and lemon zest. Ripe, bold fruit, savory acidity to pair with this Caprese, well texture and depth
Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
Local Grouper // al papillote, confit cherry tomato's, kalamata, lemons, broccolini souffle, zuchinni pasta a la nerano
Panna Cotta // dairy free, sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry, passion fruit pearls, mango reduction
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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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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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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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Cheese Board: Cheddar & Fontina, Prosciutto & Genoa, green grapes, crackers, dried fruits
Caprese Salad: Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, EVOO, balsamic reduction
Veneto, Italy: Prosecco with aromas of apple blossom and lemon zest. Ripe, bold fruit, savory acidity to pair with this Caprese, well texture and depth
Coquilles Saint-Jacques: Sautéed sea scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
Loire, France: Touraine sauvignon blanc with rich, ripe citrus aromas and flavors
Chateaubriand: Sous vide prime beef tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, potato souffle au gratin, au jus, microgreens
Left Bank Bordeaux, France: Cabernet sauvignon with powerful tannins, notes of mint and spices, and hints of black fruit berry aromas
Lobster Tail: Side poached lobster tail, Chardonnay, herbs de Provence butter
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
View full menu
Caprese Salad // heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, evoo, balsamic reduction
GF Raviolis // ricotta, spinach, pesto, pomodoro, Grana Padano, fresh basil, evoo
Gordon Blue // glazed ham and gruyere cheese, chicken with dauphinoise au gratin
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
Duck Confit // sous vide duck thigh, herbs de Provence, Merlot reduction, potatoes souffle au gratin
Picatta // pan seared chicken breast, Pinot grigio, lemon zest sauce, artichokes, over GF pasta
Marsala // prime tenderloin, sweet Marsala creamy wine sauce, baby bella, Porcini, white truffle Parmesan risotto
Lamb Chops // pistachio crust, black garlic, turmeric pearl couscous, spinach, roasted cherry tomato's, broccolini souffle
GF Cheesecake // lemon zest, fresh mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
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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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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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