Chef Jason Pellett

Chef At Home In Bradenton

I have been working as a professional chef for over 20yrs. I have done everything from open and operate full service restaurants and resorts to private in home dinners to 500 person offsite events. As I continue in my career I enjoy more and more the one off events and special evenings that I can provide for clients.

For me, cooking is...

A lifestyle and a pathway to the heart and memories of the past.

I learned to cook at...

A young age from grandmother, I continued this education through a high school culinary degree and then on to the Culinary Institute of America.

A cooking secret...

Treating all ingredients with respect and allowing them to shine

My menus

Seafood Indulge

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Tuna Tartare, citrus vinaigrette, Crispy capers, olive oil, Hot Micro Greens

Cajun Shrimp, Corn jalapeno crema, avocado foam, crisp leeks

Scallop Crudo, Cilantro Lime, Jalapeno, Pistachio, Tostada

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Bisque, butter poached Lobster, Chili Oil

Mussels Pepperonata, White Wine Tomato Broth, Grilled Ciabatta

Oysters on the half shell, mignonette, Cocktail, Lemon

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Quinoa Crusted Grouper, Corn Succotash, Red Pepper Gazpacho

Seared Red Snapper, Purple Potato puree, Roasted summer squash, black garlic citrus aioli

Crab Stuffed Cod, Jalapeno Corn Crema, Roasted Creamer Potatoes, Kale

DESSERT

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Key Lime Panna Cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries, preserved lime

Orange crème brûlée, chantilly cream, fresh fruit

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Italian Indulge

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie display

Assorted bruschetta

Lobster Stuffed arancini, truffle chive aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata, grilled peaches, grilled ciabatta, balsamic, mint, basil, Olive Oil

Watermelon Panzanella salad, Kalamata olive, feta, Calabrian vinaigrette, basil, mint

Italian Chopped Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Chianti Braised Short Rib, herbed Snapper, black garlic citrus emulsion, potato hash, heart cot vert

Roasted lamb rack, seared snapper, arugula whipped potatoes, heart cot vert, mint pistachio pesto

Filet mignon, herb snapper, black garlic citrus, Kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, Chianti demi,

Seared Grouper, fruti de mare, house made spaghetti

Snapper, mushroom risotto, olives, capers, olive oil and fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Carmel Mascarpone Cheesecake, Vanilla Anglaise, Raspberry

Local

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Fresh Fruit Display

Assorted Breads, danishes

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Beat Salad, whipped feta, marcona almonds, mixed greens, orange vinaigrette

Smoked salmon platter with bagels

Carved Flank Steak, creamy horseradish

MAIN COURSE

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Assorted breakfast meats, eggs Benedict, breakfast potatoes,, omelette or eggs to order

DESSERT

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Assorted mini desserts

Florida Seafood

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Cajun Jumbo Shrimp, sweat corn puree, avocado foam

Tuna tartare stack, avocado, kimchee mayo, pickled onions, crispy wonton

Shrimp Flautas, shredded lettuce, crema, queso, Avocado Salsa Verde

FIRST COURSE

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Heirloom Tomato, Whipped Feta, Marcona Almonds, Olive Oil, Pickled Red Onions

Snapper Agua Chili, Serano, Cilantro, Lime, Pickled Onion, Radish, Tostada

Sushi Platter

MAIN COURSE

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Seared Snapper, parsnip puree, black garlic citrus butter, roasted vegetables

Quinoa Crusted Grouper, white bean succotash, citrus emulsion

Sea bass, roasted potatoes, confit tomatoes, asparagus, micro basil, olive oil

DESSERT

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Key Lime Panna Cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries

Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Toasted coconut cream cake, marcona almonds, raspberry coulis

Surprise Indulge

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Hummus, baba ganoush, nuts, vegetables, flat breads

Shrimp toast, crème fraiche, caviar, lobster sauce

Mushroom Goat Cheese Flatbread, Truffle Oil, Rosemary

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled artichoke and arugula salad, shaved parmigiana, herb vinaigrette

Roasted peach, arugula, grilled ciabatta, burrata, pistachio, lemon herb vinaigrette

Lobster Bisque, butter poached Lobster, Chili Oil

MAIN COURSE

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Seared scallops, mushroom risotto, lemon oil, micro basil

Herb Crusted Filet mignon, fingerling potato, Kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, Chianti demi,

Seared Snapper, parsnip puree, black garlic citrus butter, roasted vegetables

Roasted lamb rack, arugula whipped potatoes, heart cot vert, mint pistachio pesto

DESSERT

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Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Orange crème brûlée, chantilly cream, fresh fruit

Surprise

STARTER

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Bruschetta sampler

Black Bean and mushroom tostada, crema, pickled onion, jalapeno, cilantro

Empanada Trio, Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Chili Morita salsa, Shaved Cabbage, Sour Cream

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata, roasted beets, sweet potato, candied walnuts, mint pesto

Fall salad, kale, roasted sweet potato, dried cranberry’s, toasted quinoa, herbed vinaigrette, feta

Asian pear chopped salad

MAIN COURSE

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Chianti Braised Short Rib, herbed Snapper, black garlic citrus emulsion, potato hash, heart cot vert

Prime NY Strip, seared scallops, purple potato puree, roasted garlic mushrroms, carrots, rosemary

Quinoa Crusted Grouper, Corn Succotash, Red Pepper Gazpacho

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key Lime Panna Cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries, preserved lime

Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Latin American

STARTER

All inclusive

Snapper ceviche, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Homemade Salsa, guacamole, assorted chips

Black Bean and mushroom tostada, crema, pickled onion, jalapeno, cilantro

Coctail de camaron, tostada, shaved lettuce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Shrimp and chicken Sopes, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Cilantro

Chorizo Flautas, shredded lettuce, crema, queso, Avocado Salsa Verde

Chili relleno, Carne Asada, corn jalapeno crema, Queso fresca

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb Barbacoa, Seasoned Jasmine Rice, Blue Corn Tortillas, Salsa Verde

Chicken Enchalada, Spaghetti, roasted corn, tomato Cream sauce, Jalapeno Aioli

Snapper escabeche, steamed rice, Yuca fries, lime aioli

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mini choco flan and churros with dipping sauces

Caramel Flan, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Ganache

Tres leches, raspberry gel, berry compote

Mediterranean

STARTER

All inclusive

Hummus, baba ganoush, nuts, vegetables, flat breads

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Grilled artichoke and arugula salad, shaved parmigiana, herb vinaigrette

Heirloom tomato, arugula, walnut pesto, burrata cheese, Grilled Ciabatta

Greek Salad with chopped lettuce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Steak bruschetta, Pinot noir onions, arugula, balsamic glaze

Roasted Chicken Wings, carrots, celery, black Garlic aioli, Calabrian Aioli

Truffle Fingerlings, Parmesan

Tomato, burrata bruschetta, basil pesto

DESSERT

All inclusive

Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Orange crème brûlée, chantilly cream, fresh fruit

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Seafood Indulge

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Tuna Tartare, citrus vinaigrette, Crispy capers, olive oil, Hot Micro Greens

Cajun Shrimp, Corn jalapeno crema, avocado foam, crisp leeks

Scallop Crudo, Cilantro Lime, Jalapeno, Pistachio, Tostada

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lobster Bisque, butter poached Lobster, Chili Oil

Mussels Pepperonata, White Wine Tomato Broth, Grilled Ciabatta

Oysters on the half shell, mignonette, Cocktail, Lemon

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Quinoa Crusted Grouper, Corn Succotash, Red Pepper Gazpacho

Seared Red Snapper, Purple Potato puree, Roasted summer squash, black garlic citrus aioli

Crab Stuffed Cod, Jalapeno Corn Crema, Roasted Creamer Potatoes, Kale

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key Lime Panna Cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries, preserved lime

Orange crème brûlée, chantilly cream, fresh fruit

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Italian Indulge

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie display

Assorted bruschetta

Lobster Stuffed arancini, truffle chive aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Burrata, grilled peaches, grilled ciabatta, balsamic, mint, basil, Olive Oil

Watermelon Panzanella salad, Kalamata olive, feta, Calabrian vinaigrette, basil, mint

Italian Chopped Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chianti Braised Short Rib, herbed Snapper, black garlic citrus emulsion, potato hash, heart cot vert

Roasted lamb rack, seared snapper, arugula whipped potatoes, heart cot vert, mint pistachio pesto

Filet mignon, herb snapper, black garlic citrus, Kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, Chianti demi,

Seared Grouper, fruti de mare, house made spaghetti

Snapper, mushroom risotto, olives, capers, olive oil and fresh herbs

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso, ice cream, and almond crumble

Carmel Mascarpone Cheesecake, Vanilla Anglaise, Raspberry

Local

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Fruit Display

Assorted Breads, danishes

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Beat Salad, whipped feta, marcona almonds, mixed greens, orange vinaigrette

Smoked salmon platter with bagels

Carved Flank Steak, creamy horseradish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Assorted breakfast meats, eggs Benedict, breakfast potatoes,, omelette or eggs to order

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Assorted mini desserts

Florida Seafood

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Cajun Jumbo Shrimp, sweat corn puree, avocado foam

Tuna tartare stack, avocado, kimchee mayo, pickled onions, crispy wonton

Shrimp Flautas, shredded lettuce, crema, queso, Avocado Salsa Verde

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Heirloom Tomato, Whipped Feta, Marcona Almonds, Olive Oil, Pickled Red Onions

Snapper Agua Chili, Serano, Cilantro, Lime, Pickled Onion, Radish, Tostada

Sushi Platter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared Snapper, parsnip puree, black garlic citrus butter, roasted vegetables

Quinoa Crusted Grouper, white bean succotash, citrus emulsion

Sea bass, roasted potatoes, confit tomatoes, asparagus, micro basil, olive oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key Lime Panna Cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries

Almond Cherry Cake, Vanilla Gelato, Cherry Sauce

Toasted coconut cream cake, marcona almonds, raspberry coulis

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Chef Jason's reviews

4.88

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36 services

Chef Jason was amazing! He made the meals look and taste perfect! He was very personable without being too attentive. You can tell by the food he made, that he's very experienced and knowledgable. He made an amazing bruschetta, risotto, filet, and coconut lemon cake! Hands down a better change of pace than having to dress up and going out to dinner in order to get a great meal. Highly recommend him!!

Jason was great! He was punctual and very accommodating!!!! Highly recommend.

Excellent

Excellent Experience!!!! Jason and his wife were exceptional chefs!! Very knowledgeable and the plating was absolutely beautiful!!! The flavor of everything was unbeatable!! You really need to book them!!! Private Feedback: Jason than you so much for your professionalism and being so personal. Your chef wife is so beautiful. You make a great pair. thank you again!!

***** Jason along with his lovely assistant made our dining experience exceptional!! Each course was incredibly delicious with delightful first class presentation. From beginning to end everyone raved about the unique experience. I highly recommend Jason to host any at home event. Jason defines a professional “Chef”!! Private Feedback: Jason, Thank you again for making our celebration for Jerry’s Birthday ???? memorable. I wish you well in all your future endeavors. If we return to the area….I hope you use your incredible service once again!! Best, Linda

The food and service were incredible. My daughter snuck in and they also had enough to share with her. Highly recommended using Jason. FYI that was the best birthday cake EVER!!

My guests and I were so impressed with the food and the service! It was a spectacular night and I’m so thankful I worked with Chef Jason to make it a reality!

Chef Jason P and his Assistant from the Tampa, Fl area were amazing! It made our Mother's 80th Birthday Celebration so special.

Chef Jason and his team were incredible! Professional, communicative, and accommodating to our family with kids. The food was amazing - loved the charcuterie, caprese salad, perfectly cooked fish and filet, and the crème brûlée! They created a relaxed fine-dining atmosphere in our home, making it a truly special evening. Highly recommend! Private Feedback: Thanks so much for accommodating our request, especially last minute! Our family loved the experience and they continued to share how great the meal was! Appreciate all your time and effort.

We booked this event for our 13 yr wedding anniversary. We loved our experience with chef Jason! The food and presentation were excellent! He reached out prior to our dinner to find out if there were any food allergies amd shared the menu to make sure we were happy with his suggestions. He was on time and prepared. He even gave some suggestions of local places to visit, since we are from out of town. I would not hesitate to book this experience again. I'm so happy we decided to have a private intimate meal instead of going to a restaurant.

This evening we enjoyed an array of appetizers, and then we moved onto Scrumptious salad followed by an array of seafood with linguine Alfredo and topped off this wonderful experience with delicious orange cake. Private Feedback: Thank you again for a wonderful time and all the help!

We had an amazing breakfast!! Very tasty organic scrambled eggs, bacon, Apple juice along with breakfast breads. Everything has such good flavor.! Private Feedback: Thank you!

Wow, an amazing experience which delighted myself and my family and friends. The chef was well prepared. The amazing smells Coming coming from the kitchen were tantalizing and awakened all of our senses, anticipating our dinner! Bolognese, salad, hot bread, not to mention the starters! What an amazing idea, pairing up Airbnb and Take a Chef…. Just what we needed.!! Private Feedback: The amazing food was welcomed and delicious. My only regret is I did not take as much time as I should have to communicate with you and that’s my bad. Thank you.

Great food and conversation. Jason is a 5 star chef, we enjoyed every taste and minute of his experience.

Jason was great! He was punctual and very accommodating!!!! Highly recommend.

Excellent

The food and service were incredible. My daughter snuck in and they also had enough to share with her. Highly recommended using Jason. FYI that was the best birthday cake EVER!!