Chefs Carol and Sarah Wood ~ 954-826-8835
~ Members of the American Personal and Private Chef Association ~
Insured by CNA ~ Serve-Safe Certified ~ Broward County Chamber Members
www.occasionalchef.net
Stock the Villa! Exclusive “Personal Chef Specials” for vacationing tenants and retreat groups:
Weekly Tenant ‘Stock Option’ Packages:
- Basic Starter “Stock the Fridge” Package for 6:
Arrive at your villa with all of these necessary items in stock for you and your guests: fresh milk, orange juice, gourmet coffee, half and half, assorted cereals, fresh breads, English muffins, butter, eggs, cheeses, cold cuts, assorted snacks, homemade apple crumble cake and 3 dozen of The Occasional Chef’s specialty homemade Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies.
Starting cost is $300.00. - Deluxe “Stock the Villa” Package for 6:
For even greater convenience and elegance, choose our deluxe package, which offers you a warm welcome with a chilled bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, accompanied by lots of time-saving and stress-free vacation ease! Let us do the shopping, stocking, and added preparations of delicious luncheon salads for you. We will stock the pantry and refrigerator with a variety of healthy breakfast choices, homemade lunchtime salads, wh0lesome snacks and upscale staples. This exclusive package includes: fresh milk, orange juice, gourmet coffee, half and half, assorted cereals, fresh breads, English muffins, butter, eggs, cheeses, cold cuts, assorted snacks, homemade apple crumble cake, and 5 dozen of The Occasional Chef’s specialty homemade Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies, PLUS: seasonal fresh fruits, granola bars, bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, ready-to-eat raw vegetables and dip, homemade lunchtime salads (choice of 4: garden salad, tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad, and potato salad), gourmet cheese spreads and crackers.
Starting cost is $600.00. - Staples, Snacks and “Do-it Yourself” Casual Family-Style Dinners for 6:
Enjoy “vacation mode” as much as possible with this fun package deal! The Occasional Chef will supply the basic staples and healthy foods listed above in package B, plus we’ll supply everything you need to effortlessly assemble four fabulous dinners for your group! Enjoy the casual pleasures and rewards of putting together these creative, already- prepped suppers on your own, according to your own schedule and at your own pace, with the help of our preliminary sous chef magic!! We will make sure you are all set to take on the role as “chef” in your beautiful granite and stainless steel kitchen, complete with proper attire of chef hat and apron! You and your guests will have a great time putting together the following ever-popular spreads~ 0r for a nominal fee and if we’re available, we’ll gladly come by and do it all for you; whichever best suits your needs.- Amazing nachos, quesadillas or fajitas, with all the accoutrements.
- Three custom-made gourmet Boboli pizzas with a variety of favorite toppings, accompanied by our delicious Anti-Pasta Appetizer Platter for 6.
- Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixin’s, accompanied by chips and salads.
- Grilled Marinated BBQ Fest~ save the best meal for last! We will gladly mix up one of our secret specialty marinades to enhance and tenderize whichever BBQ delicacy you decide on for grilling! Choose from a wide selection of all-time favorites, including: beef or lamb kabobs, pork tenderloins, baby back ribs, flank steaks, London broil, chicken, assorted sausages, sirloin steaks, racks of lamb, filet mignon, salmon, tuna steaks, swordfish and more. Your entrée of choice will be accompanied by ready-to-heat Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes or Rice Pilaf, Broccoli Cheese Casserole or Spinach Soufflé, chilled Tossed or Caesar Salad, and fresh dinner rolls or oven-ready garlic bread. Enjoy “Grill Night” at The Mansion!
Starting cost is $1000.00. A nominal service fee will be added if you prefer to have us prepare, serve and clean up after each meal. This extra option is based on availability.
Chefs Carol and Sarah Wood, APPCA
Full-Service Personal and Private Chef Services
for your complete dining pleasure:
- Gourmet Brunches:
This popular menu option provides you with gourmet breakfasts or brunch dishes so that you and your guests can enjoy your vacation mornings at your own convenience, without having to fuss in the kitchen! For up to as many mornings as you choose, whenever you decide to ‘rise and shine’, just pop your selected specialty dish in the oven and get ready for that perfect start to your day! Your delicious “do-ahead” company casseroles will be freshly made up just prior to your villa arrival, covered and placed in the refrigerator for your upcoming mornings’ enjoyment. They will be labeled and ready-to-bake, with easy-to-follow instructions. Fresh seasonal fruit and savory side dishes will be made up in advance to accompany each breakfast dish, as well as homemade coffee cake or tea breads. Brunches start at $25.00 per person for 6 or more. So put on your robes, relax, and treat yourselves to some scrumptious and delectable vacation mornings! - Luxurious Lunches:
Our tasty and creative gourmet lunch selections are bound to appeal to your entire group and will certainly bring them in from the beach or pool in a hurry! Choose from a number of unique and delicious luncheon specialties featured in our menu. Kick back and enjoy your vacation without having to interrupt your fun-filled days to grocery shop and cook, without the expense and hassle of having to head to a mediocre deli or sub shop, and without the chore of everyone deciding and agreeing on what to order in! Our healthy and substantial lunches start at $30.00 per person for 6 or more. Selections can be adjusted or substituted according to your liking. - Divine Dinners:
Whether you choose buffet style, sit-down, full service or partial service, we can provide you with a variety of wonderful gourmet dinners for your convenience and enjoyment. You will be staying in one of the finest homes in South Florida, so why not enjoy one of the best personal chef services in town? The Occasional Chef allows you to enjoy every minute of your respite in your beautiful and elegant “home-away-from-home”, so sit back, relax in luxury, and savor your fine dining experience! You can always go out on the town later for a few cocktails and some local flavor~ but staying in for a gourmet dinner and delighting in your beautiful abode is about as elegant an experience as you might imagine! Why not enjoy every minute? We offer full-service five course sit-down dinners, starting at $75.00 per person; buffet style dinners, starting at $50.00 per person; and on the lighter side, we offer upscale “first course” cocktail hour packages, starting at $25.00 per person. And our extraordinary a la carte appetizers are always a great value option- they’ll make for great snacks throughout your stay!
Planning to go out for dinner? Reserve our professional services for “cocktail hour by-the-pool” and begin your evening in style at The Mansion by indulging yourselves in a few of our popular gourmet hors d’oeuvres and premiere first course selections.
Review our appetizer and dinner selections for an amazing array of gourmet fare, and treat yourselves to a most memorable and delectable vacation dining experience! Or feel free to “custom design” your own menu and we will gladly prepare it to order; we can also make arrangements to serve and clean up at the end of each meal. Whether you fancy just one or two special dinners or want a full-time private chef throughout your entire stay, we will certainly do our best to accommodate your every culinary request! - Desserts only!
Perhaps you’d like to indulge in a more limited, yet decadent lifestyle for your vacation, surrounded by extravagant desserts and delicious treats to delight any palate? Yum! We can “stock the villa”, as described in package A, B, or C, and also provide you with a scrumptious array of homemade desserts, cookies and treats for your ultimate enjoyment. Choose from a wide selection of exclusive desserts and gourmet specialty cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, spiced nuts and homemade confections~ all priced a la carte in our menu, for that added experience of sweet heavenly bliss!
Personal and Private Chef Services & Fees ~
We offer personalized chef services
for ALL of your shopping and dining needs, including:
*Brunches~ starting at $25.00 per person
*Luncheons~ starting at $30.00 per person
*Gourmet Cocktail Hour Fare~ starting at $25.00 per person
*Dinner Buffets~ starting at $50.00 per person
*Five Course Dinners~ starting at $75.00 per person
Wait Staff Fees ~
Wait Staff Fees for “Full Service” meals: $20. Per hour
Bartenders Fees: $20. Per hour
RSVP ~ No Regrets!
Chefs Carol and Sarah Wood ~ 954-826-8835
chefcarolwood@yahoo.com
~Members of the American Personal Chef Association
~Members of the Broward County Chamber of Commerce
~Serve-Safe Certified
~ Licensed & Registered in FL, NJ, NY, & CT
~ Fully Insured by CNA
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