Prime Plates

When you book Prime Plates, you’re getting more than great food—you’re getting a chef-led experience designed around your event.

Every booking begins with a customized menu based on your occasion, preferences and style of service. I handle the planning, shopping, preparation and cooking, with setup and cleanup included based on the experience you select.

For private dinners, guests can expect beautifully plated courses prepared fresh on-site with restaurant-style presentation. For larger celebrations, I offer elevated buffet service featuring thoughtfully arranged platters, tiered risers and presentation details that make the food table feel like part of the event rather than simply a place to serve dinner.

I also offer brunch experiences, vacation chef services, weddings, corporate catering, cooking classes and customized celebrations.

Above all, expect flavorful food, professional service, thoughtful presentation and a chef who genuinely cares about how your event comes together. My goal is for you to spend less time worrying about the kitchen and more time enjoying your guests.

Come hungry—I’ll take care of the rest.

I’m Chef Andre, owner and executive chef of Prime Plates, a Tampa-based private chef and luxury catering company creating memorable dining experiences throughout Central and South Florida.

My culinary background spans more than a decade in professional kitchens and restaurant leadership, giving me experience in everything from intimate dinners to high-volume events. Today, I bring that experience directly to my clients through customized menus, thoughtful presentation and hospitality that allows the host to actually enjoy their own event.

Prime Plates specializes in private dinners, elevated buffet experiences, weddings, bachelorette celebrations, birthdays, corporate events, vacation and Airbnb chef services, brunches and other special occasions. Menus are customized around each event and can range from elevated comfort food to Latin, Southern, Italian, Asian and globally inspired cuisine.

For me, presentation matters just as much as flavor. Depending on the event, service can include beautifully styled buffet displays with elevated platters, risers, florals and décor elements, or an intimate plated multi-course experience prepared and served in your home or vacation rental.

From shopping and preparation to cooking, setup and cleanup, my goal is simple: take the pressure off the host and create an experience that feels personal, polished and memorable.

You enjoy your guests. I’ll handle the kitchen.