Dave WhitePrivate Chef in Wellington, FL

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Where Dave White Serves

Miami, FL · 25 miCalifornia · 25 miAustin, TX · 25 miPalm Beach, FL · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$100 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Groceries billed at cost from receiptsGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · 8–50 guestsReserve Dave White →

$120 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $50 / guestPassed bites and stationed appetizers — polished, plentiful, and timed so the food never lags the party. · 10–50 guestsReserve Dave White →

$200 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Groceries billed at cost from receiptsA seasonal multi-course tasting, plated and presented at your table — an intimate, restaurant-caliber progression at home. · 4–12 guestsReserve Dave White →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

2026 - Present

Private Chef · Overseas Highway / Dave Portnoy · Islamorada

Private chef providing bespoke culinary service.

2025 - 2026

Private Chef · 10 Tarpon Isle / Dorrell Family · Palm Beach & Montauk

Exclusive private chef delivering fine-dining service, wellness menus, children's dining, and VIP entertaining while managing provisioning and seasonal transitions between estates.

2022 - 2025

Private Chef · Purell/Kanfer Family · West Palm Beach & New York

Full-time private chef across multiple estates providing daily wellness cuisine, formal dining, children's meals, specialized dietary programs, and complete kitchen management.

2021 - 2022

Head Chef · M/Y Snow 5 (50M)

Delivered world-class cuisine for guests and crew aboard a high-demand private/charter vessel.

2017 - 2020 (Seasonal)

Owner / Head Chef · Method Kitchen and Le Surfing · Biarritz/Hossegor, France

Founded and operated two successful seasonal restaurants focused on sustainable, locally sourced cuisine.

2005 - 2009

Chef de Partie · Claridge's · London

Managed a section, mentored junior chefs, and delivered classical European cuisine to the highest standards in a prestigious luxury hotel kitchen.

Education

NVQ Level 1-3, NVQ Culinary Program

NVQ Level 3 Patisserie, NVQ Patisserie

Skills

Wellness CuisineFine DiningTasting MenusSushiJapaneseMediterraneanFarm-to-TableEuropeanPatisserieChildren's Nutrition

Accolades

Chopped Grand Champion — Food Network
Beat Bobby Flay — Food Network (2025)

Every HELM Vendor Meets High Standards

We carefully evaluate chefs based on their culinary expertise, menu creativity, and proven track record for excellence.

Private dining with

Reserve Dave White

from $100 / guest

+ 20% platform fee and groceries

4–50 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Dave White accepts.

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