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Explore Private Culinary Experiences in South Walton, Florida

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Meet the South Walton private chefs transforming at-home dining into an unforgettable event.

Whether you’re at the beach to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy time with family, hiring a personal chef is a great way to create lasting memories over one-of-a-kind meals. And in South Walton, Florida, you’ll find world-renowned private chefs with decades of restaurant experience.

These master chefs build truly collaborative guest experiences, with menus featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients and dishes tailored specifically for you. While they make the meal, you make the memories. Ready to dine in luxury from the comfort of your condo or rental property?

Get to Know Our Private Chefs

Go behind the scenes with the private chefs making at-home dining an extraordinary occasion.

Chef Dan Vargo

Chef Dan Vargo is a private chef and the owner of Fine Coastal Cuisine, where he prepares each dish to suit guests’ specific preferences and dietary needs. With over 25 years of experience working in 5-Diamond and 4- and 5-Star restaurants and resorts in Florida, Maryland, and Ireland, he’s cultivated a special brand of relaxed fine dining.

Step into the kitchen with Chef Dan Vargo and choose from several prix fixe menus or collaborate beforehand on a more customized meal. Before he arrives, he’ll talk through your vision for the event, adding suggestions for personalizing the experience. When he’s done, he’ll even clean up and store your tasty leftovers!

Chef David Cunningham

Tapping into his Louisiana roots, Chef David Cunningham of Cinders & Salt utilizes wood-firing to prepare dishes with the freshest local seafood and ingredients. After years of running restaurants, he enjoys the one-on-one interaction of the private chef experience, making the guests part of the menu creation experience. “I make dinner, they make memories,” he notes in his “In the Kitchen” with South Walton segment.

From flame-roasted veggies to pan-seared fish caught just that morning, Chef David knows the best food comes from your own backyard, so he focuses on super-fresh, super-seasonal ingredients with flavors that speak for themselves.

Marrow Private Chefs

Whether it’s a corporate event or a bridal party, the ultra-talented team at Marrow Private Chefs creates a distinct presentation to suit the mood of each specific occasion. Here, chef-owners Richard McCord, Ryan McNay, and Chris Mongogna combine their respective talents to create one-of-a-kind menus inspired by their distinct backgrounds, spanning everything from pit BBQ to Cajun and Creole fare.

Whether you need event catering, a family-style shared dinner, or a tapas party, they’ll surprise you with a twist on each dish. They can even prepare any fresh-caught seafood you’ve reeled in during your adventures in the Gulf!

Book your private dining experience today

From wedding parties to milestone anniversaries, private dining is more than just a meal – it’s a memory. Ready to make a statement and leave a lasting impression? Explore South Walton’s culinary experiences today.