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Chef Thomas Rider

Chef At Home In Fort Lauderdale
Chef Thomas Rider

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Extremely passionate about cooking and travel, learning about different cultures around the world

I am an American chef celebrated for my innovative culinary fusion and passion for creating a memorable guest experience. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, I refined my culinary expertise at prestigious restaurants in Washington D.C. and Maryland before expanding my career to high-end resorts and restaurants along the East Coast and the US Virgin Islands.

Since 2017, I have been delighting guests with exquisite dining experiences both at private estates and as sole chef on luxury yachts ranging from 30m to 54m. I have extensive experience working with UHNW clients, crafting personalized culinary experiences in their private estates and vacation homes. My impressive career includes successful charter seasons in the Mediterranean, New England, and the Bahamas, where I have developed an extensive knowledge of local products and cuisines.

I am also the founder of Luxury Chef Services, driven by my deep passion for ensuring that clients have the best culinary experiences and access to the finest chefs. I excel at blending local flavors and styles with my own creative flair, ensuring guests enjoy a unique and memorable culinary journey that reflects the diverse regions they visit.

Feel free to reach out through www.Lux-chef.com to discuss your preferences in further detail

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is Everything. Since a young age I have loved cooking, spending every chance I had in the kitchen with respected chefs in the DC area

I learned to cook at...

I have trained under the supervision of some of DC's finest chefs as well as attended Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park and Le Cordon Bleu Miami

A cooking secret...

Sourcing the finest ingredients available. Working in a clean and efficient fashion to ensure the highest quality product.

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