The Ultimate Summer Seafood & Wine Pairing Guide for Entertaining in Tampa Bay
Sunset, Seafood, and Sips: Summer Inspired Cocktails There’s something special about summer evenings along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The sun begins to dip below the horizon, friends gather on the patio, the breeze rolls in from the water, and suddenly dinner...
Privacy, Trust, and How I Approach Private Dining for High-Discretion Households
When I think about the kind of clients I’ve built my private chef service around, it’s not defined by one lifestyle or one type of home. It’s more about a shared expectation. Many of the people I work with—or design my service for—live in places like Belleair Beach,...
Havana Nights and Sunset Vibes at Tampa Bay’s Gourmet Feastival 2026
Hosted by The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, Havana Nights brings together some of Tampa Bay’s finest culinary talent for an evening of incredible food, entertainment, community, and philanthropy. The annual Gourmet Feastival has become one of Tampa...
Private Chef vs Catering in Tampa Bay: What’s the Difference?
When most people start planning a special dinner, celebration, vacation gathering, or corporate event in Tampa Bay, they usually begin searching for the same thing: catering. But many people are actually looking for something much more personal than traditional...
Chef Monica Libertino
Every joyful event built around food is more than a meal, it’s a chance to connect with special people and nurture relationships that last a lifetime. That mission drives my work as a Personal Chef.
