A private chef on the Indian River
Experience the ultimate culinary indulgence with Chef Tony Durso — Vero Beach's premier private chef with over 25 years of experience, cooking in downtown Fort Pierce, its historic neighborhoods, and riverfront homes.
Downtown, the inlet, and the market
Fort Pierce is the Treasure Coast's character town — the Sunrise Theatre glowing downtown, the Saturday farmers market drawing a crowd, historic homes lining the river, and the inlet bringing in the day's catch. It is a town that celebrates: milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, holidays in houses full of people. I cook in those houses — from downtown to the river — and every menu is built around the people at the table.
Celebrations, done properly
Fort Pierce gathers for the big nights — and a private chef turns a big night into an event. A surprise birthday with a seafood theme, served in your own kitchen while the prep happens around you. An anniversary dinner where the table is already set. A family gathering where nobody is stuck cooking and everyone actually talks. I arrive on-site, cook everything fresh, serve it plated, and leave the kitchen spotless — turn-key, from the first course to the last glass.
I source the freshest locally available ingredients, working with trusted Treasure Coast purveyors. Every dish is prepared from scratch — no shortcuts, no compromises.
Fort Pierce folks entertain with feeling — bring me the occasion, the guest count, and the foods everyone argues about, and I will design the menu around it. Tell me about allergies and dietary needs in the inquiry form and I will build the menu around those too.
What I cook here
Private chef dinners — perfect for special occasions, dinner parties, anniversaries, and intimate gatherings; custom menus, grocery shopping, on-site cooking, all cleanup.
Personal chef and weekly meal prep — save time and eat healthier with meals customized to your nutritional goals, from weight management to high-protein to family-friendly.
Vacation rental chef — full-service in-home dining for vacation homes, beachfront rentals, and group getaways.
Cooking demonstrations and bachelorette parties — engaging, informative, and genuinely delicious.
What guests say
"Fabulous meal cooked by Tony and Deena. There were 12 of us for a surprise birthday meal with a seafood theme. Lovely to have the prep happen in our kitchen, and even better to have the kitchen spotless when they left."
— Birdeye review
Book your Fort Pierce evening
Chef Tony personally responds to every inquiry within 2 hours. Tell me what you are celebrating and I will design the evening around it — from an elegant multi-course dinner to a relaxed gathering with the people you love.