Culinary Delights Tailored For You
Personal chef services for unforgettable dining experiences.
About Plated by Pardine
My Culinary Journey
My love for cooking grew from real life — balancing work, family, and the daily challenge of getting good meals on the table. As a husband, father, and full-time worker, I understand how overwhelming mealtime can feel.
I’m completely self-taught, learning through years of cooking for my own family and constantly challenging myself to recreate and improve meals we enjoyed when dining out — something that has become less frequent with rising costs and life with a new baby.
What started as caring for my own family grew into a passion for helping other families enjoy flavorful, homemade meals without the stress of daily planning and cooking. For me, great food has always been about taking care of the people I love — and that heart goes into every meal I prepare.
My Cooking Style
My cooking focuses on comforting, homemade meals tailored to each family’s tastes and routines. While I’m inspired by Florida’s diverse food culture — blending Southern comfort, Caribbean, Latin, and fresh citrus flavors — my approach is always flexible and built around what works best for each household.
From homemade pizza to pasta dishes, stir fry, classic chicken dinners, and kid-friendly favorites, my goal is to create meals that feel welcoming and stress-free for everyday family life.
I also accommodate a variety of dietary preferences and wellness goals, including lighter cooking styles, balanced meals, and ingredient-conscious preparation.
Every family eats differently, and I believe great cooking starts by listening first and building meals around the people I’m serving.
Services
Weekly Meal Prep (My Most Popular Service)
This is the heart of what I do.
I come to your home — typically once per week — and prepare multiple meals designed to last throughout the week. Meals are portioned, labeled, and stored in your containers for easy reheating.
This service is perfect for:
• Busy families
• New parents
• Seniors or homebound clients
• Households wanting healthier home-cooked meals
• Anyone who wants to eliminate daily cooking stress
Each menu is customized to your:
• Taste preferences
• Dietary needs
• Family size
• Budget goals
Single Meal or Short-Term Cooking
I also offer one-time or occasional in-home cooking services such as:
• Family dinners
• Small household meal support
• Lunch, or dinner preparation
• Recovery or support meals for illness or busy life transitions
These services focus on comfort, convenience, and home-style cooking — not large event production.
Services I Do NOT Provide
To remain compliant with Florida and local food safety regulations, I do not operate as a catering company, restaurant, food truck, delivery service, or pickup food provider.
I do not cook for weddings, large parties, corporate events, or banquet-style gatherings.
My focus is personalized, in-home cooking designed to support individual households.