Services
First, we'll schedule an appointment for an in-home presentation of my services.
Once you decide to use my professional personal chef service, we'll fill out a food questionnaire to determine the menu style and meals you'd enjoy, and then we decide on how often you'd like my service. (I prepare meals suited for the fridge and the freezer).
We set up a cook day and I send you a menu for your approval.
On the designated cook day, I plan, shop, prepare and clean everything up, leaving your meals packaged and labeled with reheating instructions.
I supply most of the equipment and pantry items needed.
All I need from you is a working oven, stove and microwave, some counter space in which to work and some space left in the fridge and freezer for me to store your wonderful meals.
If there are any dietary requirements, not to worry. I am skilled in working with clients on diets, medically restrictive or otherwise. I love cooking healthy and nutritious meals!
About the Chef
Hello, I’m Chef Pamela, owner of Your Pampered Palate. I have been a Miami resident for most of my life and have been practicing my culinary skills for over 20 years, first at a prominent Coral Gables restaurant, then on to a popular caterer and finally spending 16 years as the corporate chef for a well known chain of specialty food stores.
I wanted to share my passion for great food with others so I began teaching culinary classes around Miami. I taught a comprehensive culinary program at a local womens shelter and presently teach at Miami Dade College Gourmet Academy, The Wellness Community of Greater Miami and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
I love what I do and decided that cooking for others and sharing my love of simple, fresh and nutritious ingredients is the perfect recipe for becoming a personal chef. I graduated from the Culinary Business Academy’s Personal Chef Course, became a member of the United States Personal Chef Association and started my business.
Food nourishes body and soul. I keep this in mind with each meal I prepare. I’d like to think that I contribute to my clients’ well being by providing delicious and nutritious meals and by saving them lots of valuable time. My clients relax and enjoy some well deserved down time.
frequently asked questions
What is a Personal Chef Service?
A personal chef service is a time saving service provided by professional chefs that prepare delicious meals in your home, customized to your palate, ready for you to heat and serve whenever you'd like.
What if I am trying to lose weight or am on a special diet?
I offer a variety of cooking styles, dishes prepared as you like them: sophisticated or comfort foods, low fat, low carb or vegetarian. Meals can be prepared with natural beef or poultry, organic ingredients and when available, seasonal foods grown by our most precious local farmers.
What areas do you service? Miami-Dade County; Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, Kendall and Homestead.
How are prices determined? My prices are based on a service fee plus groceries.
What other services do you provide? In home catering for small gatherings, personal cooking instruction and interactive cooking classes for a group of your friends held in your home.