Personal Chefs in North Miami Beach, FL

I am a hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. I am passionate abut food, wine, culture and travel. I am a classically trained Chef. I obtained my A.S. in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University. Throughout my career, I have worked with different cuisines in fine restaurants including the The Palm d' Or at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, and Makoto at Bal Harbor Shops. I also worked at Azamara Cruises, the luxury brand of Royal Caribbean Cruises, in this job I had the opportunity to travel and and experience food an culture. My repertoire includes but not limited to French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Peruvian, Cantonese, South East Asian, Mexican, and American Regional cuisines. I currently work at Miami Dade College's Miami Culinary Institute as a Chef Instructor.

Cocina Viva transforms your home into a vibrant culinary experience, blending custom dining with the joy of sharing. Each meal is an opportunity to connect and celebrate togetherness through food. I craft menus tailored to your tastes, with a special focus on plant-based dishes and ethically sourced proteins, featuring consciously chosen, locally inspired ingredients and unique flavors that tell a story. It’s more than just a meal – it’s a shared moment where the kitchen comes alive.

For the best experience possible, delicious recipes and unforgettable moments around the table! Food is the way to the heart so don’t settle and get the best!!!

Preferred contact on Instagram @chef_leongomez My goal is to go beyond your expectations. I like to leave an impression on my costumers, and create a lifetime memory. The bigger the group the better the price per person. Prices also varies depending on the type of food and service desired by each guest.