A private chef for Brevard County
Experience the ultimate culinary indulgence with Chef Tony Durso — Vero Beach's premier private chef with over 25 years of experience, serving Melbourne from the Eau Gallie arts district to beachside Melbourne Beach.
Melbourne eats at home too
Melbourne is Brevard County's beating heart — historic downtown, the galleries and murals of the Eau Gallie arts district, and the easy rhythm of beachside in Indialantic and Melbourne Beach. Space Coast professionals entertain at home, beach families host holiday tables with the ocean two blocks away, and couples celebrate anniversaries without the causeway traffic. I bring the restaurant to your kitchen: custom menus, professional service, and a spotless kitchen when I leave.
Big-city cooking, home-kitchen ease
Melbourne has the dining scene, but a private chef gives you what no dining room can: the whole evening, your way. A seven-course dinner in your own home. A birthday where nobody has to drive. A holiday where the cook isn't stuck in the kitchen. No two events are the same — and neither are my menus. Whether you are dreaming of a romantic Italian feast, a fresh Florida seafood dinner, or an elegant multi-course tasting menu, I build it around you.
I source the freshest locally available ingredients, working with trusted Brevard and Treasure Coast purveyors. Every dish is prepared from scratch — no shortcuts, no compromises.
Getting here is easy from anywhere in Brevard — I travel with everything needed, and all I ask of your kitchen is a standard oven, stovetop, and counter space. Book three to four weeks out when you can, especially for weekend and holiday dates.
What I cook here
Private chef dinners — custom multi-course menus, full cooking and cleanup, groups of 2 to 30+, dietary restrictions accommodated.
Personal chef and weekly meal prep — ideal for busy professionals and families; grocery shopping, in-home cooking, labeled meals with reheating instructions.
Vacation rental chef — full-service in-home dining for beachfront rentals and group getaways; arrive to a fully prepared gourmet meal.
Cooking demonstrations and bachelorette parties — perfect for private events and intimate group experiences where guests learn, taste, and enjoy.
What guests say
"WOW! From professionalism to presentation to food that simply made my mouth (and my stomach!) happy — I just cannot say enough about the experience of a 7-course dinner in our home. Fabulous."
— Birdeye review
Book your Melbourne evening
Chef Tony personally responds to every inquiry within 2 hours. Tell me about your event — the occasion, the guests, the flavors you love — and I will design a menu around it.