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Zaira MirallesPrivate Chef in Miami, FL

New to HELMThoughtful cooking, classic flavors, and food made from scratch.
Zaira Miralles

The Chef

The Story

Food has always been a source of curiosity and inspiration for me. My cooking reflects the places I've worked, the people I've learned from, and the culinary traditions I've encountered along the way. I enjoy exploring flavors and textures, finding the right balance between them, and creating food that feels thoughtful without being unnecessarily complicated. For me, a good dish should be satisfying, well-balanced, and a pleasure to eat. I love the whole process, from choosing ingredients and developing a menu to the hands-on work of preparing something from scratch. Whether it's a relaxed brunch, a meal shared around the table, freshly baked pastries, or a dessert for a special celebration, I believe food is one of the most genuine ways to bring people together. My goal is to create food that feels personal, generous, and full of flavor, with care given to both the details and the overall experience.

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Where Zaira Miralles Serves

Miami, FL · 25 miPalm Beach, FL · 25 miNew York, NY · 25 miThe Hamptons, NY · 25 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$60 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $18 / guestCustom cakes, pastries, and dessert tables for special occasions, thoughtfully crafted to suit your celebration and personal preference. · 6–20 guestsReserve Zaira Miralles →

$70 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $20 / guestA fresh, seasonal breakfast with made-from-scratch dishes, artisan breads, and homemade pastries, tailored to your tastes. · 2–16 guestsReserve Zaira Miralles →

$85 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $25 / guestA seasonal brunch with freshly baked pastries, artisan breads, fresh fruit, and made-from-scratch savory dishes, tailored to your tastes. · 6–16 guestsReserve Zaira Miralles →

$140 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $42 / guestGenerous, seasonal dishes served to share — comforting flavors and fresh ingredients tailored to your gathering. · 4–16 guestsReserve Zaira Miralles →

$185 / guest+ 20% platform fee · Grocery minimum $55 / guestYour chef prepares two freshly made meals in your home, tailored to your tastes with balanced flavors and fresh ingredients. · 2–4 guestsReserve Zaira Miralles →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

2025 - 2026

Bakery Lab Technician · AB Enzymes · South Florida

Supported bakery trials and product evaluations in commercial production, maintaining quality through testing, documentation, and evaluating dough rheology and bread texture.

2023 - 2024

Lead Baker / Production Manager · Lady Baker · South Florida

Managed daily pastry and bakery production, implemented workflow improvements, standardized recipes, and trained new team members in food-safety practices.

2022 - 2023

Production Pastry Chef · Fontainebleau Miami Beach · Miami Beach, FL

Led high-volume pastry production across multiple outlets and banquet operations, standardizing recipes and improving workflow efficiency for large-scale events.

2021 - Concurrent

Pastry Chef / Baker · Floreal Bakery · South Florida

Produce artisan breads, pastries, and specialty products for retail and catered events while managing production planning, purchasing, and inventory.

2016 - 2020

Pastry Sous Chef / Lead Pastry Cook · Make It Nice Restaurant Hospitality (Eleven Madison Park / The NoMad) · New York, NY

Oversaw daily pastry production in a high-volume fine dining environment, led and trained teams, and contributed to recipe development and costing.

Education

2006 - 2010International Chef & Bachelor's Degree in Food Service Analysis, OTT College
2023Sourdough and Ancient Grain Intensive, Jordi Morera Baker
2012Argentine Bread & Pastries Specialization, Professional Pastry School — Argentine Federation of Bakers
2012Gelato & Sorbet Specialization, Professional Pastry School — Argentine Federation of Bakers

Skills

PastryBreadsArtisan BakingDessertsFine DiningLuxury HospitalityBanquet ProductionSourdoughGelato & SorbetFamily Style

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+ 20% platform fee and groceries

2–20 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge today. Your card is charged the 30% deposit only if Zaira Miralles accepts.

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