A private chef in your hometown
Experience the ultimate culinary indulgence with Chef Tony Durso — Vero Beach's premier private chef with over 25 years of experience. This is home base: I cook where you live, from the ocean to the river.
From Ocean Drive to Orchid Island
Vero Beach is where I live and where I cook most. From beachside cottages off Ocean Drive to the elegant homes of Riomar, John's Island and Orchid Island, I have set tables across this town for seasonal residents and year-round neighbors alike. I know the local purveyors, I know what's fresh at the docks, and I know which evenings call for an elegant multi-course tasting on the lanai versus a relaxed family feast after a day at South Beach.
Vero Beach was made for this
This town entertains at home. Snowbirds host old friends, island residents celebrate anniversaries with ocean views, and families gather for holidays in houses built for it. A private chef fits the rhythm of Vero Beach perfectly — no reservations, no driving over the bridges, no shouting over a dining room. Just your home, your people, and a menu built around the occasion.
Chef Tony sources the freshest locally available ingredients, working with trusted Vero Beach and Treasure Coast purveyors. Every dish is prepared from scratch — no shortcuts, no compromises.
Booking early matters here: in season — roughly October through April — weekend dates fill weeks out, especially around the holidays when snowbirds fill every spare bedroom. A deposit reserves your date; if plans change, the deposit is forfeited but the booking can often be moved to another night.
What I cook here
Private chef dinners for intimate dinners, dinner parties, family gatherings and special celebrations — custom menus, full cooking and cleanup, groups of 2 to 30+.
Personal chef and weekly meal prep for busy professionals and families — grocery shopping, in-home cooking, labeled meals with reheating instructions, a spotless kitchen.
Vacation rental chef for beachfront rentals and Airbnbs — arrive to a fully prepared gourmet meal, the table set, the kitchen already cleaned.
Cooking demonstrations, bachelorette parties, and cocktail parties — interactive, delicious, and unforgettable.
What Vero Beach says
"Chef Tony is outstanding! I had a Galentine's Brunch party with 12 guests. All of the food was so delicious."
— Karen Quoka, Vero Beach ★★★★★
Book your Vero Beach evening
Chef Tony personally responds to every inquiry within 2 hours. Tell me about your event and I will build your menu around it — whether you are dreaming of a romantic Italian feast, a fresh Florida seafood dinner, or an elegant multi-course tasting menu.