Services
Our creative and talented chef offers Personal Chef Service or Catering Service in your home. The process begins by meeting with you to go over a list of your dietary likes, needs and/or requirements. Then we will create a meal, a party, a week's worth of food---whatever you desire! FineDine's philosophy is based upon the principle that food should not only be beautiful and taste great, but it should also be healthy and good for you. Therefore, I cook with only the highest quality ingredients available and use organic where possible, utilizing the safest cooking methods and products.
This unique service is not offered by anyone else in the Tampa Bay Area.
Specialty: Gourmet, Vegan, vegetarian, Wheat-free, Diabetic-friendly. We recommend the use of and cook with organic meat and poultry and wild caught seafood. No lobster, veal or foie gras please! :)
About the Chef
Chef Mary received her culinary degree from the innovative Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, the only school of its kind in the United States. The focus of the program was not only in culinary arts, but in the effects of food on health and the use of food as healing. Through the use of whole, organic ingredients, she can create healthful, delicious gourmet meals. Forget what you know about "healthfood" -- the food Chef Mary prepares will be like none you've ever had.
Testimonials:
"Thank you so much for the lovely meals you prepare for us. We always look forward to your visits and your inventive menus." - Peter and Marsha Roth, Sarasota, FL
"Chef Mary's hors d'ouevers were spectacular. No one could believe this stuff was healthy---let alone vegetarian!" -- Jirka Kolar, designer, New York City
"Awesome bleu cheese burgers! What a creative and delicious bbq!" -- A Guest, Quantum Leap Fundraiser, Tampa
frequently asked questions
Here you may want to answer some frequently asked questions.
What is a Personal Chef Service?
As a personal chef, I will first set up a meeting with you to determine your dietary needs, wants and restrictions. We will work together to determine what type of service you are interested in and then I will create a menu for your approval. I shop for the ingredients, prepare them in your home, clean and leave the kitchen exactly as I found it -- but now filled with delicious, nutritious gourmet food!! YUM!
What if I am trying to lose weight or am on a special diet?
I can work with you or with your healthcare practitioner's guidelines to create a diet that will benefit your health and any dietary needs you may have. Much of my training revolved around the use of food as healing and I have extensive knowledge on the correct foods to eat based on different needs or weightloss goals.
What areas do you service?
Personal Chef Service for Meals for the Busy Executive
Diet Plans for the Health-conscious or Weight Watcher
Dietary Plans for Persons with Serious Illness (must work with a doctor or nutritionist)
Parties or Catered Events
Personal or Group Classes --- Cooking or Nutritional
How are prices determined?
Prices based upon the service that you are looking for. My prices are comparable to if you were to eat out but you are getting a much more personal service, in the convenience of your home, and a better quality of food and gourmet preparation by a trained Culinary Professional!