Chef Wes and Lluvia were absolutely amazing! I wish I was a better writer to describe everything more than "amazing" and "the most delicious thing I've ever eaten" but I don't. Instead I will tell you to just go ahead and boom Chef Wes. We booked him for my dad's birthday. He called to help with the menu because everything on his website sounds divine. And I said that. While we originally picked like 8+ items from each course, we ended up with 3 appetizers, soup, salad, surf n turf, and dessert. It was too much food but there is not a single item I wouldn't order again. We had coconut shrimp, bacon wrapped scallops, and tuna cups for appetizers. I don't even like shrimp that much but omg he may have converted me. Or ruined me because no shrimp will ever come close to tasting that good. The second course was cuban black bean soup and wow! I could've finished with these 4 things and still given a raving review. We weren't planning on soup because it was so hot but I'm so glad we did! Make sure to get the cuban black bean soup. Then we had Watermelon salad that was the perfect amount of fresh fruit over mixed greens and a balsamic dressing. Yum! Our entree was surf and turf. Since we didn't catch anything fishing, Chef Wes picked up fresh Mahi Mahi and topped it with a delicious salsa. The filet was cooked to buttery perfection. The green beans were so garlicky and crunchy and delicious. We had potatoes that we thought would be a nice addition but we're actually seasoned amazingly and was one of the best surprises of the entree. Then when many of us were stuffed to the brim because it was all so good and we couldn't stop eating, we had the Mangoes morada. Fresh Mangoes over ice cream topped with cinnamon sugar almonds and a grand Marnier and chocolate drizzle. The cherry on top of a perfect evening. Chef and Lluvia were just so friendly. We really enjoyed their conversation during our m3al. They timed courses well. We had a few breaks to rest between the later courses and a bit longer before dessert. Lluvia left our rental spotless. She was just so great. I cannot say anything better about our experience for the night. Make sure to book Chef Wes for any meal while you are in the keys. He is worth every penny. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

We found this chef on google. We were able to plan our menu out with many delicious options well in advance. Our appetizer was called lobster in the reef-lobster in tempura on a bed of seaweed salad. Yum! The salad was nicely done filled with nuts, cheese and pears. Sides were mushroom risotto and asparagus with the most superb yellowtail fish with a mango salsa and banana topping. So unique and the flavors were robust. We had to take a slight break before diving into the lava cake finale. Good thing we have days left to rest after this wonderful food coma. Thank you to Chef Wes and Jenn. read more

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If I could give Chef Wes more than five stars, I would! The food was SPECTACULAR! He and his assistant cooked gourmet dinners for our family of nine during Christmas 2019. We will hire him again if we go back to Key West. I have a soy allergy and Chef Wes and his assistant went out of their way to accommodate all my requests. They were so nice and we had left over for days!!! Highly recommended! read more

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Chef Wes and his staff were absolutely spectacular! He cooked for 17 of us in Islamorada- everyone raved about the each and every item from the appetizers to dessert! He cooked our 'catch' of snapper and sea trout 4 different ways and served the main course family style. It was delicious! Highly recommend Chef Wes! read more

This weekend while making a last minute checklist for my daughter's wedding menu, I realized a communication error between me a the bride resulted in a printed menu that didn't match the food ordered from the caterer. Our caterer did not offer shrimp cocktail or ceviche and we needed a salad to complement our Caribbean themed meal. I was unable to find a caterer to provide the missing items so I googled Key Largo private chef and found Chef Wes. He was able to provide all three items with only 2 days notice. But I don't recommend you wait two days before your daughter's wedding to review the menu but if you're looking for a chef in or around the Keys, I highly recommend Chef Wes! The ceviche was delicious. It had a strong kick of flavor and was full of tasty bits of seafood. We also had his Tropical Island Salad and Chef made dressing! The salad was fresh and delicious and accompanied the rest of our exotic meal perfectly. I highly recommend Chef Wes for your planned or unplanned wedding eve read more

Chef Wes is amazing! He and his assistants prepared the most incredible meals for our family that just visited Islamorada for the week. Everything from the appetisers to the desserts. He's wonderful and so professional! We highly recommend. read more

EXTREMELY pleasant, talented and accommodating! We came to Florida keys with a family of 10 adults and 3 kids. We also bought a little too much meat. Even tho we discussed and confirmed the menu prior to arrival, EVERYONE had an opinion about how to change it once we got to the place. Chef Wes kindly accommodated ALL of our requests. The food was delicious. Cut to perfection. Grilled, baked or roasted to PERFECTION. I can not thank you enough. Marina read more

Chef Wes cooked for our family (6 adults and 3 kids) 2x when we visited the Keys for a week over Christmas holidays. The food was superb. Both he and his assistant Penny were very helpful in accommodating a food allergy in our family. Great personalities, great food and the kitchen was spotless when they left. Order the key lime pie - it was the best ever! Highly recommended. read more

We just used Chef Wes and Penny for a 65th birthday dinner party, and it was tremendous. The service, quality and quantity of food, and the preparation were all fantastic. (They even cleaned up impeccably). We can't recommend them highly enough! Pam and joe read more

I cannot recommend Chef Wes highly enough. If you are planning any event in the Keys that you need catering for, go here first! You will not regret it. We were recommended Chef Wes's services while planning our wedding in the Keys (while living overseas with a 13-hour time difference!), and it was the best thing to happen for us! We had experienced tons of issues with other places, including a lack of communication, knowledge, and professionalism, but Chef Wes and his staff (a major thank you and shoutout to Penny!) were 100% flawless. We got our first invoice within hours of first contact, after which we walked through the menu item by item, discussing each one and how many was appropriate for our guest numbers. Any changes we requested or questions we had were addressed and the invoice would be updated immediately for our records. It was a huge relief to work with them through the preparation and planning period; we would have gone crazy without them! On the day of, the entire staff was friendly, attentive, and professional. They walked around and refilled glasses or cleared plates as needed, all the while chatting with our guests and smiling. It created a wonderful atmosphere and allowed us to relax a little bit as we knew our guests food needs were being taken care of. Thank you to Chef Wes and all his staff for making our wedding that much more special and a heck of a lot less stressful! We sincerely appreciate it, and will definitely contact them again if we plan another event in the Keys. read more

I booked Chef Wes for a bachelorette party in the Keys and everything about the experience was absolutely amazing. I was able to hand pick the menu and all the food was delicious. Everything was set up beautifully and the service was impeccable. Chef Wes was funny and made the evening very special. I definitely recommend :) read more

By far the best personal chef for a private corporate event and will definitely use again ! He will cook/ grill / fry/ make sushi rolls, etc. with your fresh catch of the day. He creates simple, fresh & really tasty dishes. Chef Wes and Penny have a fantastic team bringing the party to us! They definitely delivered and ticked all the boxes from start to finish; the food was delicious and his Mango cobbler is AMAZING !! Thank you for everything...and for sending us the recipe for that cobbler. Yum. read more

If you are looking for a personal chef that can wow your guests, look no further. We hired Chef Wes and Penny for our daughters' birthday party and we could not be happier. They arrived on time, well prepared and took care of everything which gave us the opportunity to spend time with our guests instead of in the kitchen. They were available within very short notice (less than a week) and prepared a wonderful menu that catered to adults as well as children. The service was seamless and the presentation beautiful. They even packaged left overs which was very helpful. Kitchen was left immaculate. Overall a great experience. Our only regret is that we forgot to take a picture with the chef! read more

Chef Wesley Brage - Grilled Florida Lobster Tail w/Drawn Butter - Personal Chefs Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

When my wife and I planned a wedding in Islamorada we took a lot of chances. One chance that we took was that we needed someone to prepare multiple meals for our families over two days and made our decision based on some spectacular pics of food. We didn't try it before hand. We had no idea what to expect and really needed Chef Wes and his staff to help pull off a great wedding weekend. Upon meeting Chef Wes and his team on the night of his rehearsal dinner, I found them to be warm and professional. Immediately they seemed very organized and flexible to our specific needs. The service was outstanding. We can not say enough about how great they made us feel. No one was left waiting or wondering where staff was. They stayed on top of every detail. We were able to enjoy ourselves and relax knowing we were in great hands. After each meal, they left everything as they found it and nobody would have suspected a large meal was cooked there. When the food arrived it was stunning. The presentation left people speechless. Every plate was vibrant and mouth watering. We had seen the pictures and expected this. My soon to be wife and I looked at each other and hoped it would taste nearly as good as it looked. Then came the first bite. It was delicious. Internally, we were both jumping up and down from joy. Not just because everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned but also from the relief that this gamble had paid off in a big way. I still dream of his Steak Madagascar. It was a perfectly cooked savory piece of meat. The hogfish was so tasty and there was an array of sauces on the table that went with everything just as he described. A few months back I had talked with Penny, the lovely woman who will help you organize a truly exceptional event, and had mention that my fiance was a sauce fanatic and thus needed food options that came with something to pour over it. Penny assured me this would not be a problem. I did expect extra sauce. What we got were large quantities of several different sauces that each went well with every protein and vegetable. It was truly extraordinary. With little notice I asked Chef to prepare some fresh fish we had just caught and did not know what to do with. My best man has brought up how well prepared it was almost every time I have seen him since. Chef Wes and his team greatly added to our wedding experience. We can't thank them enough. We needed a great job; they gave us so much more. My wife and I smile when we think about the gorgeous presentation of the Chicken and Shrimp Caribbean in a pineapple and how we thought is was a family style plate till they began placing one in front of everyone or when the final course, a perfectly balanced (not too sweet or tangy) slice of key lime pie with a heaping mound of light and fluffy brule'ed meringue, made everyone's jaw drop. We both were filled with immense pride by the enjoyment our families had during every meal. If you are planning an event in the Keys, I hope that we have convinced you that Chef Wes and his team are the best choice you can make. read more

I truly do not know where to begin, but first let me say this was one of the most amazing and wonderful meals that myself and other 9 participants had ever had!! This is saying a lot, we are all foodies and don't give this high praise when it is not worthy. From the very beginning stages of planning this birthday event, Penny was fabulous and very helpful! The night began with Chef Wes and his wonderful asst Tiki arriving as promised, the appetizers began promptly: Lamb Lollipops with a mint sauce, seafood ceviche and crab stuffed mushrooms were just a tease to what the night held. Next we were seated, served a wonderful wilted German Salad. Main course: Lobster and Filet(the lobster was so decadent and tender) and the filet was cooked to perfection!! Along side we had mushroom risotto and steamed asparagus, both which were wonderful. The evening was completed with Creme Brûlée, amazing!! I am writing this review because that is what led me to choose Chef Wes and everyone was spot on. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience, except for if you are looking for a talented and professional chef experience then book him!!! read more