Chef John Phelps

Personal Chef In Freeport

I am an award winning chef with 30 years experience in the culinary field. I have worked hundreds of kitchens being a chef for hire in Denver before moving to the New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. I worked my way across the Gulf Coast finally ending up here in Santa Rosa Beach. I am currently working at The Bay preparing the food for guests to enjoy and in my free time I love to cook for friends.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is important. It's important the food looks amazing. It's important the food tastes amazing. It's important to love the meal.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from Chef Salinda Witervongle in Denver. 2 years of on the job training I could never pay for. But really you never stop learning

A cooking secret...

My secret is no secret at all. I make great food that people want to eat.

My menus

French Indulgence

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Goat Cheese Tart, caramelized onions, tomato, truffle vinaigrette, and arugula

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Fromage and Charcuterie

MAIN COURSE

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Pan Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi, Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts

DESSERT

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Panna Cotta

Tasting and Cocktails Party

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Drink: Zombie Panda

Food: Pineapple Two Ways with Watermelon and Passion Fruit

FIRST COURSE

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Drink: Lemongrass Collins

Food: Lobster Salad with Mango, Avocado and Blood Orange Oil

MAIN COURSE

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Drink: Heart of Stone Daiquiri

Pork Belly Curry

Drink: Memphis Two Step

Food: Wagyu Rib Eye

DESSERT

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Drink: Cannonball

Food: Blueberry Sorbet with Raspberry Ice

Celebration Menu

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Heirloom Tomato Crustini with Balsamic Glaze

FIRST COURSE

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Goat Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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Filet Mignon with Poached Lobster Tail on Bed of Pearl Pasta

DESSERT

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Chocolate Cheesecake Souffle with Raspberry Sauce

Traditional Italian Four Course Dinner

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Bruschetta with prosciutto, ricotta, and arugula

FIRST COURSE

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Classic carbonara with fresh pasta and crisp pancetta

MAIN COURSE

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Pan Seared Filet mignon with red wine balsamic sauce

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Mediterranean Classic

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Hummus Family Platter

FIRST COURSE

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Fig and Goat Cheese Ravioli in Brown Butter Sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Mediterranean Filet Minon with a Spinach, Feta,and Sun dried Tomato Pesto

DESSERT

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Baklava Cheesecake

Mexican Coastal

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Ceviche

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Tostada

MAIN COURSE

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Carne Asada Adobo Chimichurri and Roasted Tomatoes

DESSERT

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Tres Leches

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Chef John's reviews

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106 services

Chef John Phelps was very attentive and creative in the meal prep. He was punctual and communicated well. The food was amazing! He was able to accommodate the many preferences of the group. The presentation was wonderful and all of the food was very flavorful. I would recommend Chef John for your next private meal event.

Great experience!

Chef John prepared a meal that was absolutely incredible. Each course was plated and served magnificently, but the main thing was the incredible flavors. The seven of us enjoyed the entire experience. We will definitely be using him again.

Chef Jon was great and the food was great would highly recommend!

The best dinner we had the entire trip! I hired Chef John as a surprise for our family beach trip (8 people). John made everything so easy and brought everything he needed. He and his assistant were efficient, self-sufficient and impeccable - we just answered the door and he took care of the rest. Every course was better than the last. He served four courses and explained each one at the table. The plating was also spectacular. He and his wife (assistant) were precious, gracious and kind. We so appreciated them and everyone agreed it was the best meal of the trip! We would 10/10 book Chef John through Take a Chef again.

We completed our Takeachef experience in Panama City, Florida(August 17) and it was amazing. Chef John was great, the food was great.....the whole experience was great.

John Phelps was amazing and the food was perfect!!!!

Chef John Phelps was absolutely amazing! He explained every dish he made and they were delicious!!!!! He was punctual and very polite!! Our family style dinner which included 8 adults, 3 kids and 2 babies with more than enough food!!!! We really enjoyed it!

Chef John was amazing. He cooked dinner for us for 5 nights and each one was different and delicious. Dinner was always served on time and was exceptional. He served 19 people (including 11 children) with skill, talent, grace, and ease. We highly recommend!

Our children from out of state arranged this surprise for our 50th Anniversary. Chef John was very personable and easy to talk to. He brought everything he needed to make this a incredible experience. The food was was on point, beautifully presented and he explained each course beautifully. I highly recommend Chef John.

Chef John was incredible! Very polite and accommodating. Food was delicious and was very well prepared. He spent time on presentation which only added to the experience. Would highly recommend him! Thank you so much!

John was punctual, friendly, professional and the food was delicious.

John and Jess were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone. The food was amazing and it felt like they went the extra mile for every dish.

Chef John was a highlight of our trip. Certainly elevated the entire experience! Everything he did was with excellence and with attention to detail. Very flexible in terms of meal times and punctual with our changes during the trip. Even made my 2-year old son special breakfasts, brought him a toy another day. Great guy, incredible chef! Will definitely be booking him again when we’re back!

Chef John arrived promptly on time.As soon as all his equipment was in house he set up and began preparing the meal,I was expecting a delicious meal and when it was presented we were pleasantly surprised.As he presented each course he explained what it contained and how it was prepared.Each item had a fantastic taste.Upon completion he cleaned the kitchen area.I would highly recommend Chef John to prepare a wonderful meal..We have been informing friends and family Thank you

John was very professional. He brought all of his own tools, plates, flatware, napkins. Everything that he made was beautifully presented and tasted great!

Chef John was great! The intimate experience was an amazing way to celebrate our special occasion. The food was the best food that we've ever had.

Chef John and his partner were great! They were on time, made delicious food, and cleaned so well. Would definitely do this again!

I booked Chef John for my parents 20th anniversary and they were blown away by all of the dishes he prepared! They said that he was kind, thoughtful, professional, and left their kitchen spotless. We would definitely book him again!

Chef John and his team were an absolute delight. Not only did Chef John tailor the experience to our guest of honor, but he went out of his way to make the night special, printed beautiful menus, and cooked even more beautiful dishes. Could not recommend him more, you will not regret this experience!!