Delicious dining, hassle-free hosting with The Occasional Chefs
Catering and culinary services for every occasion
Need a caterer? Are you a local resident wishing to host a special event? Or perhaps you’re planning a trip to beautiful south Florida for a relaxing vacation or business retreat. Would you like someone to take care of your shopping and culinary needs? Call The Occasional Chefs for a well-deserved respite from tedious kitchen duties! They can shop & prepare breakfasts, brunches & luncheons, provide delicious appetizers for cocktail hour, and serve fabulous BBQs, casual buffets, or elegant sit-down dinners. Upon request, they will stock your vacation villa with groceries, do-ahead brunch casseroles, salads, baked goods, snacks and more.
Fashionable tableware rentals, professional wait staff & bartending services are available upon request. The Occasional Chefs are happy to offer menu suggestions & creative table setting ideas, and Carol’s custom designed place cards & personalized signature menus are sure to enhance ANY occasion.
Meet the chefs behind South Florida’s culinary favorites
Chefs Joseph & Carol Taradyna and Jason Wood are proud to offer professional personal chef services in South Florida. All three chefs strive to offer their clients exceptional culinary delights by updating creative menus on a regular basis. They are especially well known for their popular Bourbon Bread Pudding, which sold for almost a decade at a local farmers market. Within only a few months, sales skyrocketed and bread pudding soon became a staple of the market. After receiving widespread recognition within the community, it frequently sold out early and market-goers would call ahead to reserve their orders. The chefs further delighted appreciative customers by developing additional unique flavors, including Fresh Blueberry, Banana Chocolate Chip, Tres Leches, & Coconut, to name a few. The market is now closed, but these delectable selections remain available on The Occasional Chefs’ dessert menu. Order from their extensive bread pudding menu for a fabulous ending to any meal. And be sure to check out the testimonial page for some very complimentary reviews!
Hire a chef for your special event
Planning a vacation meal or special occasion? Consider hiring a professional chef! Call or complete the reservation form to arrange a complimentary consultation and secure your preferred dates. Specialty menus from the extensive “Soup to Nuts” brochure can be customized, and chefs are happy to tweak menus to your liking.
Click on soup to nuts in the menu top right corner to view full menus
Create your own A La Carte menu
Looking to add variety to pre-designed menus? The chefs offer an a la carte option that allows you to mix and match favorites from different categories or create a custom menu. A $300 minimum applies for a la carte orders. Menu selections and pricing details are available upon request.
Celebrate special occasions in style
Whether you’re at the office, at home, or on vacation, make your celebrations unforgettable by recognizing those you care about. Delight coworkers, family, or friends with thoughtful gestures like homemade baked goods. Vacationing clients especially love breakfast coffee cakes, scones, cookies, and brownies. Locally, why not surprise a coworker or friend with a birthday treat delivered to their door?
Explore delicious ideas by clicking on the **Gourmet Desserts & Baked Goods** .
Enjoy being a guest at your own event
The Occasional Chefs team is here to give you more quality time with family and friends. Their professional, friendly service and gourmet cuisine ensure you can relax and enjoy your event while they handle the details.
Professional and memorable service
The Occasional Chefs’ staff attire is black & white, their service is always professional and friendly, and their gourmet fare is excellent. They look forward to providing you with a most memorable & delicious experience.