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Experiences

Indulge, Unplug and Vibe with those that matter most.

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Vacay Vibes

(3 Courses served Family Style)

  • Choose 3 options from our Chef Crafted Menus
  • Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
  • They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home
  • Don’t worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!

Contact us for a personalized quote!

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Lavish Vibes

(4 Courses served Plated)

  • Get a customized 4 course menu for you and your guests
  • Personalized Printed Menu
  • Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
  • They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home
  • Don’t worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!

Contact us for a personalized quote!

Romantic sunset dinner by the beach.

Intimate Vibes

Intimate Dining Experiences on the Beach (4 Course Plated)

  • Get a customized 4 course menu
  • Personalized Printed Menus
  • Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
  • They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home
  • Don’t worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!
  • Custom Cocktail Pairing

Available on the Beach or in your Home

Contact us for a personalized quote!

A lavish assortment of delectable dishes beautifully arranged on a buffet table, offering a wide range of culinary delights

Sunset Socials

(10 Person Minimum)

  • Great for Brunches, Happy Hours, Hen Parties, Networking Groups, or Corporate Events
  • Personalized Printed Menus
  • Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
  • They will prepare, cook, and serve you and your guests in your home
  • Don’t worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!

Contact us for a personalized quote!

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Vibe Meals

(Meal Preparation)

  • Weekly Chef Crafted Menus
  • Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
  • Our Chefs will prepare, cook, and store all the food in the comfort of your home

Contact us for a personalized quote!

Chef Monica teaching a private cooking class with Sunset Vibe Chefs

Culinary Vibes

(Private Cooking Class)

  • Interactive, hands-on cooking experiences led by Chef Monica
  • Custom menus tailored to your tastes and dietary preferences
  • Our Chefs will shop for all the ingredients
  • Learn, cook, and enjoy a chef-guided culinary experience together
  • Don’t worry about clean-up, our Chefs do that as well!

Contact us for a personalized quote!

Vacation Rentals & Yacht Charter Dining

Staying in an Airbnb or VRBO? Hosting aboard a private yacht or charter?

Book a consultation below to elevate your getaway with a fully customized private chef experience. Multi-day vacation or retreat packages and full-weekend culinary experiences are available.

Life is better

Under the sunset

Blessed The Guest At Home In Your Place!

We expect our fill of good things in your house, your heavenly manse

Psalms 65:8

  1. Fill out the form and click submit.
  2. Schedule a time to receive a phone call to discuss more details about your event.
  3. Approve proposed menu.
  4. Pay a deposit to secure the date of your event.
  5. Sit back relax and leave the rest to us!

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does Sunset Vibe Chefs serve?

Sunset Vibe Chefs provides private chef services throughout the greater Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota, and Gulf Coast beach communities. We frequently cook in private homes, vacation rentals, waterfront properties, yacht charters, and luxury residences across the region.

How much does a private chef cost in Tampa Bay?

Private chef services in Tampa Bay typically range from $85–$175+ per person, depending on menu selection, number of courses, guest count, and event style. Smaller gatherings may have a minimum booking requirement. We provide custom quotes to ensure your experience fits both your vision and your budget.

How does the private chef experience work?

It’s simple and stress-free:

1. You submit your event details.
2. We collaborate on a custom menu tailored to your group.
3. We arrive with ingredients and cook everything on-site.
4. We serve your meal (plated or family-style).
5. We clean the kitchen before leaving.

You relax and enjoy your guests while we handle every detail.

Do you cook in vacation rentals like Airbnb or VRBO?

Yes. We frequently cook in Airbnb and VRBO properties throughout Tampa Bay and the surrounding Gulf Coast beach areas. Vacation rental, as well as yacht charter dinners, are one of our most popular services — perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, family vacations, and beach getaways.

Do you offer private chef services aboard yachts & yacht charters in Tampa Bay?

Yes. We provide curated dining experiences aboard client yachts as well as yacht charters throughout Tampa Bay and surrounding coastal areas. From elegant plated dinners to sunset-inspired small bites, we design menus tailored to your charter style and guest count.

We can coordinate in advance with charter company’s to ensure timing, kitchen access, and menu logistics are seamless.

What types of cuisine do you specialize in?

Our cuisine style is fresh, seasonal, and elevated coastal-inspired. We offer:

  • Coastal American
  • Mediterranean
  • Caribbean
  • Modern Southern
  • Latin-inspired dishes
  • Asian-inspired dishes
  • Middle Eastern inspired dishes
  • Brunch experiences
  • Seafood-focused menus
  • Custom tasting menus

Menus are fully customizable to your preferences.

What group sizes can you serve?

We typically serve groups ranging from 2 to 20 guests, depending on the location and service style. Larger groups may be accommodated with advance planning.

Can you accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?

Absolutely. We regularly accommodate:

  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegetarian & Vegan
  • Pescatarian
  • Nut allergies
  • Low-carb / Keto

Please share dietary needs when booking so we can design your menu accordingly.

Do you offer meal prep services in Tampa Bay?

Yes. We offer chef-prepared weekly meal prep for individuals and families throughout Tampa Bay. Our meal prep services come in three tiers:

  • Tier 1 – Prefixed Seasonal Menu
  • Tier 2 – Custom Menu/Special Diets
  • Tier 3 – Luxury Meal Prep/Specialty/High end dishes and upgrades.

All meal prep is to your dietary preferences and prepared fresh in your home or delivered based on location.

Do you offer cooking classes or beach dining experiences?

Yes. In addition to private dinners, we offer:

  • Interactive cooking classes
  • Beachside dining experiences
  • Sunset-themed gatherings
  • Special occasion experiences

Contact us to design something unique for your group.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance, especially during peak seasons in Tampa Bay and the surrounding beach communities.

For holidays, spring break, and popular vacation weekends, booking 4–6 weeks ahead is ideal to secure your preferred date.

Last-minute bookings may be available depending on our schedule, so we always encourage you to reach out — even if your event is coming up soon.

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