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Hire a Private Chef in 30A for Elegant Beachside Dining

Skip the reservations. Let Chef Jojo bring a custom culinary experience right to your rental, beach house, or Airbnb.

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Moments Made with Chef Jojo

30A Private Chef Services

From plated dinners to bonfire buffets, Chef Jojo offers handcrafted culinary experiences for every occasion in 30A.

How it works

step 1: select your service

  • The Plated Dining Experience offers elegant dining in the comfort of your home or rental. Enjoy a multi-course meal with Chef Jojo, by selecting the service tier first, and then a menu to match! Offering 2-7 courses.

    Event Start Time: 6:30-7:00 pm

    Chef Arrival 3:30 pm

    Server Arrival 5:30 pm

    (server required for groups of 6 or more on all plated dining experiences, $150)

    Please select a service level below

    Pricing Starts at $85 per person + taxes & gratuity

  • Laid-back, flavorful meals ideal for families or group dinners at your rental. Includes chef-curated buffet menus with customizable themes. Start with appetizers, then get into the main entrees, with dessert to follow!

    Event Start Time: 6:30-7:00 pm

    Chef Arrival 3:30 pm

    Server Arrival 5:30 pm

    (server required for 8 or more guests, $150 + taxes & gratuity)

    Select a service level below

    Pricing starts at $85 per person + taxes & gratuity

  • Wake up to a chef-curated breakfast in your kitchen. From mimosa bars to gourmet spreads, Chef Jojo makes mornings in 30A effortlessly delicious.

    Breakfast Service 8 am - 10 am

    Brunch Service 10 am - 11:30 am

    Chef arrival 2.5 hours before service start time. If you need service to start at a certain time just let us know!

    server required for 14 or more guests

    Service Tier is at Rose Gold Level and can be upgraded on request

    Starting at $65 per person + $25 Food cost

  • Enjoy time with your friends and family while eating delicious food, drinking a paired cocktail or wine, all the while painting your own masterpiece alongside Chef Jojo herself! In this laid back, fun experience, you can select from the following themes:

    Starry Night in 30A

    Fiancé Picasso

    Mona Lisa Bride

    Monet Sunflowers

    Van Gogh The Irises

    Paint your Pet

    DO NOT EXPECT ANYTHING BUT A GOOD TIME.

    Event Start Time: 7 pm

    Chef Arrival 3:30 pm

    Server Arrival 5:30 pm

    Painting Begins at 6:15

    You may or may not create something worth keeping, but the memory will be one that lasts forever!

    What to Expect:

    Buffet to Enjoy while we prepare your group paint experience. This food will be available throughout the evening, until food is gone.

    What type of food? We love pairing all of our favorite Tapas & Finger Foods for you & your guests to enjoy all evening! Select up to 4 choices, with additional tapas available for $15 extra per person

    Team arrival 3 hours prior to your class.

    Experience last 3 hours total

    $140 + $35 Per Person Food Cost + Taxes & Gratuity

    YOU can upgrade this service tier however it is set to Rose Gold Level.

  • Learn to cook with Chef Jojo in a hands-on class featuring sushi, gnocchi, or her signature "Top 3" dishes. Includes a full three-course meal.

    Chef Arrival: 3 pm

    Server Arrival: 5:30 pm

    Event Start: 6:30 pm

    Dinner Start: 7:30 pm

    Event End: 9:00 pm

    $150 - Server + taxes & gratuity

    Set cost does not require a service tier selection, just picking a menu or type of class!

    Starting at $140 +$25 food cost per person plus taxes & gratuity

So many choices!! If struggling to decide which service is best for your group, we have a breakdown of what to expect, and if you need help just ask! We would love to add a charm bar, decorations, bonfire, or concierge fridge stocking to your stay in 30A!

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Step 2: Select your Service level

Basically how fancy are we getting?! We have several service tiers to choose, from fine dining to disposable plates, we have an option for type of event! All that is left to is to plan your menu, and wait for your date to arrive! Some of the services have a set service level, such as Breakfast & Brunch Cooking Classes, Sip. Eat. Paint, and Lunch & Pool Day. All other services allow for you to pick from Platinum to Bronze, Bronze being our disposable plates, and leave behind meal without service included. Please reach out directly if you have any questions!

    • 4 Courses

    • Traditional Plates

    • Linen Napkins

    • Fresh Flowers

    • Server Included

      $120 Per Person + $50 Per Person Food Cost + Taxes(7%) & Gratuity (23%)

    • 4 Courses

    • Linen Napkins

      $95 Per Person + $50 Per Person Food Cost + Taxes(7%) & Gratuity (23%)

    • 3 Course

    • Traditional Plates

    • Linen Napkins

      $85 Per Person + $45 Per Person Food Cost + Taxes(7%) & Gratuity (23%)

    • Salad, Entree with 2 side selections

    • Traditional Plates

    • Linen Napkins

    $65 Per Person + $35 Per Person Food Cost + Taxes(7%) & Gratuity (23%)

    • 3 Course

    • Disposable Plates

    • Leave Behind

      $55 Per Person + $35 Per Person Food Cost + Taxes(7%) & Gratuity (23%)

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Step 3: Select a menu

Select a menu that works best for your event, specializing in organic, Caribbean, Asian fusion, seafood, and vegetarian cuisine, Chef Jojo brings creativity, culture, and balance to every plate. Whether you’re craving bold flavors or clean, wholesome meals, there's a menu crafted just for you, and we are always happy to create a menu just for you, just ask! Once you have selected a menu, submit a booking form with the information, and we will take it from here, gathering all the details to make your event perfect!!

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  • Build your own brunch & breakfast menus

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Book Today

Need a chef today? We’ve got you covered! Text us at (321) 877-8781

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Need a chef today? We’ve got you covered! Text us at (321) 877-8781 📱

Book Today

Tell us a bit about your event and we’ll take care of the rest. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a full-service bonfire buffet, we’ll craft something unforgettable for you.

Need a chef today? We’ve got you covered! Text us at (321) 877-8781

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Need a chef today? We’ve got you covered! Text us at (321) 877-8781 📱

 

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Hey Guys!!

My name is Joanna Mercado, also known as Chef Jojo. I discovered my love for cooking as a child, inspired by her father and grandmothers in the kitchen. That spark has since grown into over 22 years of professional culinary experience, including time at acclaimed 30A restaurants like Pescado and The Surfing Deer, and SushiPop & PuffnStuff Catering in Orlando, Florida, after I attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts.

Fast forward to today, I finally have the opportunity to cook my own dishes, which my menus are made with Mediterranean and Caribbean influences, adding healthy twist to beloved Southern classics, and crafts unforgettable sushi, and lots of fun experiences paired with food!

My favorite events are for large families and bachelorettes, with business retreats coming in 2nd place, only because I have to try to be quiet in the kitchen!

Whether preparing an intimate dinner for two or catering a 500-guest celebration, no occasion is too small or too grand. Every dish reflects Chef Jojo’s commitment to excellence and her joy in creating meaningful moments around the table.

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