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Hire a Private Chef for an Elegant At Home Dining Experience

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 & Crew

Private Chef Services

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

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Plated Dining Experience

An elegant dining experience in your home. Enjoy a multi-course meal with chef, server, and table design available depending on the package you select!

  • Let Chef Jojo create an unforgettable dining experience tailored to your vibe. From casual comfort to full-service elegance — the choice is yours.

    What to Expect:

    • Chef Arrival: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (based on event time)

    • Server Arrival: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

    • Dinner Start: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

    • Dining Experience: Up to 2 hours

    • Cleanup: Included with every package

    Private Dining Packages:

    Platinum Plated Dining Experience $120 per person + $45 Food Cost

    The full experience — luxury on a plate.
    • 4 Courses
    • Traditional Plates
    • Linen Napkins & Napkin Rings

    • Fresh Flowers


    Gold Plated Dining Experience$95 per person + $35 Food Cost

    Refined, thoughtful dining with style.
    • 4 Courses
    • Traditional Plates

    • Linen Napkins & Napkin Rings

    Rose Gold Plated Dining Experience $75 per person + $35 Food Cost

    Fun, fabulous, and flavor-forward.
    • 3 Courses
    • Traditional Plates
    • Clean Up Included

    Silver Plated Dining Experience$65 per person + $35 Food Cost

    Just the essentials — simple, satisfying, and seamless.
    • 3 courses
    • disposable plates
    • clean up not included

    Bronze Plated Dining Experience$55 per person + $35 Food Cost

    Just the essentials — simple, satisfying, and seamless.
    • Salad + Entrée + 2 Sides + Dessert
    • Paper Plates
    • Cleanup not Included

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Sushi Night Buffet

Bring the flavor and fun of a sushi bar to your stay. Partnered with Shaka Sushi in 30A, this buffet-style menu includes Shaka rolls, appetizers, salad, sushi, & desserts.

  • Enjoy a selection of sushi from Shaka, along with Chef Jojo Appetizers, Ginger Salad, & Dessert!

    Your Menu Includes:

    • Ginger Salad with Chef Jojo 30A Olive Oil & Co

    • Avocado Tofu Dip with vegan ceviche & wonton chips

    • Chicken Potstickers with sweet soy glaze

    • Shaka Sushi Rolls Buffet

    • Dessert Duo: Key Lime Pie & Bourbon Bread Pudding

    A perfect blend of fresh, bold, and indulgent—crafted and served in the comfort of your home.

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Brunch & Breakfast

Wake up to a chef-curated breakfast in your kitchen. From mimosa bars to gourmet spreads, Let us make mornings in 30A effortlessly delicious.

  • Wake Up to a Chef-Prepared Breakfast – $65 per guest + $20 per person food cost

    Let our team handle everything while you sleep in. Enjoy a curated breakfast, freshly prepared in your kitchen—no cooking, no cleanup.

    Start your morning right with a Mimosa Bar, Coffee Station, or Bloody Mary Bar, perfect after a fun night out in 30A.

    Once booked, we’ll work with you to customize your ideal breakfast menu.

    Server included for all plated dinners, groups of 8 guests or more, or any class for $150.

    $35 extra per person for breakfast as chef and server must start earlier

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Taco Fiesta Buffet

Spice up your evening with a bold taco buffet. Featuring three taco varieties, signature salads, and a selection of margarita mixers.

  • Taco Night Experience – $100 per guest

    A vibrant, chef-prepared taco night featuring bold flavors and fresh ingredients:

    What’s Included:

    • Appetizers: Guacamole, chips & salsa

    • Salad: Strawberry avocado salad with roasted corn, candied pecans, and white balsamic dressing

    • Tacos: Grouper birria, al pastor chicken, and grilled shrimp

    • Sides: Pineapple coleslaw, rice & beans

    • Dessert: Strawberry tres leches

    • Drinks: Spicy watermelon, peach, mango, strawberry, or traditional margarita mixers (client provides alcohol)

    Perfect for celebrations, beach nights, or casual get-togethers. Everything prepared fresh in your kitchen by our team.

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Bonfire & Buffet AT HOME

Skip crowded restaurants and enjoy a private chef meal with a beach bonfire. Chef Jojo and It’s Lit PCB bring gourmet food and sunset vibes right to the shore near your rental.

  • Bonfire + Private Chef Dining Experience – $135 per guest

    Let us take care of everything—dinner, setup, and the perfect beachside ending.

    Enjoy a personalized dining experience at your rental before or after your bonfire, then gather around the fire for an unforgettable evening under the stars.

    What’s Included:

    • 2-hour beach bonfire

    • Custom message in the sand

    • Dedicated fire attendant

    • 6 tiki torches for ambiance

    • Cornhole game for fun

    • Bluetooth speaker for your playlist

    • S’mores kit to end the night sweetly

    Dining Options:

    • Choose plated or casual dining before or after your bonfire

    • Latest dinner start time: 8:30 PM

    • Prefer to pair this with brunch the next morning? We can do that too!

    Booking Info:

    • $135 per guest (minimum group of 8)

    • $300 minimum required for bonfire reservations

    • Beach server required for groups of 6+ – $125 per 15 guests

    • $150 non-refundable permit if using a beach near your rental

    • 100% refundable bonfire when booking through our approved location via It’s Lit PCB Bonfire Company

    Whether it’s a romantic evening or a celebration with friends, this is your beach night—done right.

    $135 Per Person + Food Cost $35 Per Person + Gratuity & Taxes

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Cooking Classes

Learn to roll sushi, hand-make gnocchi, or cook like a pro with Chef Jojo. Includes a full hands-on class and three-course meal.

  • Learn to roll sushi, shape gnocchi, or recreate your favorite dish—right in your own kitchen.

    This hands-on class includes an appetizer, salad, and entrée you’ll prepare with Chef Jojo, plus a delicious dessert to end the night.

    What to Expect:

    • Chef arrival: 3:30 – 4:30 PM

    • Class begins: 6:30 PM

    • Dinner served: 7:45 – 8:00 PM

    • Service ends: 9:30 PM

    Details:

    • $130 per guest

    • Groups of 6 or more include a server to assist with class and cleanup ($125)

    Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette nights, or just a memorable evening with friends.

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Bonfire & Buffet ON THE BEACH

Go big with a full buffet experience right on the beach. Choose from themed menus like seafood boil, sushi night, or taco fiesta while dining by firelight.

  • Go Big with a Bonfire & Buffet ON THE BEACH

    Host an unforgettable dinner right on the beach—complete with a sunset bonfire, tiki torches, and chef-prepared buffet service for your group.

    What's Included:

    • Bonfire Start Time: 7:00 PM

    • 2-Hour Bonfire Setup with:

      • 6 tiki torches

      • 1 cornhole game

      • S’mores kit

    • Trays for easy beachside dining

    • Choose from 5 Chef-Curated Menus Below

    Your Menu Options:

    1. Low Country Seafood Boil

    Shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, mushrooms, citrus & aromatics. Served with Caesar salad & key lime pie.

    2. Fiesta on the Beach

    Strawberry avocado salad, birria shrimp tacos, al pastor chicken tacos, pineapple coleslaw, rice & beans, strawberry tres leches, and margarita mixers (client provides alcohol).

    3. Caribbean Luau

    Jerked chicken, honey tajin shrimp, coconut rice, black beans, truffle roasted asparagus, cilantro lime Caesar salad & strawberry tres leches.

    4. Sushi on the Beach

    Shaka sushi rolls buffet, ginger salad, snow crab rangoon with sweet Thai chili, chicken potstickers, tiramisu & key lime pie.

    5. American BBQ

    BBQ chicken, shrimp, smoked brisket, mac & cheese, baked beans, collards, slaw, summer strawberry avocado salad & s’more cups.

    Want Something Custom?

    Tailored menus available for a $100 service fee.

    Additional Notes:

    • $300 non-refundable beach permit fee applies if not using our refundable approved location near 30A.

    • Alcohol not included. Client provides if using mixers

    $160 Per Guest + Food Cost $30 Per Person + Gratuity & Taxes

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Eat. Sip. Paint

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.

    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

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Boudoir. Brunch. Bubbles

Celebrate your girls’ getaway with unforgettable moments caught on camera! Create a little black book for your groom with some spicy photos shot in the comfort of your GORGEOUS rental while the ladies enjoy brunch & bubbles!

  • Give your bride the best gift ever! Photographer, Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, & Chef come together to create an unforgettable experience. Boudoir Shoot like no other, with 30 minutes of shoot time, 45 minutes of hair and 15 minutes of makeup, all while enjoying a chef curated brunch & mimosa bar, your bride will have 15 edited photos, & one little black book to gift her groom. A once in a lifetime experience! (We recommend hosting a lingerie party the night before!)

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Signature Menus

Chef Jojo offers a thoughtfully curated range of menus to suit every occasion — from peaceful beach mornings to elegant dinners and lively sunset bonfires. Each menu is handcrafted using the freshest local ingredients, delivered with unmatched hospitality and flavor.

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.

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Brunch & Breakfast

Build Your Own Brunch *B*Y*O*B*
Start your day with a chef-made brunch, cooked fresh in your kitchen and tailored to your taste.

  • Blueberry Pancakes

    Cinnamon French Toast with Berries

    Chicken & Waffles

    Banana Foster Crepes

    Traditional Eggs Benedict

    Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Benedict - Classic Béarnaise Sauce, Poached Eggs topped on a Fried Green Tomatoes with Sundried Tomato Aioli

    Avocado Toast - Soft Boiled Egg, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro, Tajin, Fresh Jalapenos, Pineapple Buerre Blanc

    Vegetarian Eggs Benedict - Poached Eggs, Heirloom Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Sautéed Spinach, Cheddar Cheese, with Carrot Glaze on Sourdough Muffin

  • Applewood Smoked Bacon

    Turkey Bacon

    Maple Sausage Link

    Chicken Sausage Links

    Pork Sausage Patty

  • Skillet Potatoes

    Roasted Reds

    Hash Browns

  • Scrambled Eggs

    Eggs to Order

    Scrambled with Cheese

    Omelets to Order

    Quiche Lorraine

    Vegetarian Frittata - Sundried Tomatoes, Chevre Goat Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, & Cauliflower

  • Florida Fresh Fruit Platter

    Exotic Fruit Platter

    Parfait Platter

    Avocado Caprese Platter

  • Pastry Platter

    Fresh Squeezed Juice Bar & Berries

    Coffee Station

    Mimosa Bar

    Bloody Mary Station

    (can add additional bars, just ask!)

  • $65 per person + gratuity & taxes

    Groups of 10 or more require a server for an additional $125 per 10 guests .

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Plated Dinners

Explore chef-crafted menus inspired by 30A’s top spots — or mix and match your favorites. Wherever you're staying, we've got your perfect meal.

  • Crafted by Chef Joanna Mercado, this year’s menus celebrate the best of 30A with fresh, local ingredients sourced from trusted partners like Market 30A, The Vale Mushroom, Sweet Henrietta’s, Publix, Fresh Market, Shaka Sushi, and 30A Olive Oil Co.

    Together, we create more than meals — we create moments that make the Florida Gulf Coast a top destination for families, friends, and retreats alike.

    Choose any menu that speaks to you — no matter where you’re staying!
    Menu names are simply for inspiration and easier selection. Want to mix and match? Just let us know — we’re happy to customize.

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Bonfires & Buffets

Choose from one of our chef-designed menus — all cooked fresh on-site and served with signature sides and desserts.

  • Shrimp, snow crab, andouille sausage, corn, mushrooms, broccoli, citrus & aromatics (medium heat)
    Sides: Caesar salad & key lime pie

  • Strawberry avocado salad with roasted corn, candied pecans & red onions
    Tacos: Birria shrimp, al pastor chicken street tacos
    Sides: Pineapple coleslaw, rice & beans
    Dessert: Strawberry tres leches
    Drinks: Margarita mixers (client provides alcohol)

  • Cilantro lime Caesar salad, jerked chicken, honey tajin shrimp
    Sides: Coconut rice, black beans, truffle roasted asparagus
    Dessert: Strawberry tres leches

  • Shaka sushi rolls buffet, ginger salad
    Hot Bites: Snow crab rangoon with sweet Thai chili, chicken potstickers with sweet soy
    Dessert: Tiramisu & key lime pie

  • BBQ chicken, BBQ shrimp, smoked brisket
    Sides: Mac & cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, collards, summer strawberry avocado salad
    Dessert: S’more cups

  • Prefer a custom menu? We offer 30 minutes of planning and a 30-minute consultation call with the chef.
    + $100 service fee

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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.

 

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Meet Chef Jojo

Joanna Mercado, known as Chef Jojo, discovered her love for cooking as a child, inspired by her father and grandmothers in the kitchen. That spark has since grown over 21 years of professional culinary experience, including time at acclaimed 30A restaurants like Pescado and The Surfing Deer, Corporate Trainer for the Smokey Bones Franchise, and sushi chef for Sushi Pop in Orlando, FL.

Today, Chef Jojo brings that same passion and artistry to every client she serves. She infuses her menus with Mediterranean and Caribbean influences, adds a healthy twist to beloved Southern classics, and crafts unforgettable sushi spreads from scratch, and partnered with Shaka Sushi for large events!

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.

Now Chef Jojo has a team of chefs, servers, and bartenders available for events even if she is not available, all trained to create the same unforgettable menus & events all over the country!

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