Nick and his staff did an incredible job serving us a private rehearsal dinner for 12. What I most appreciated about Nick, besides the delicious food freshly prepared with high-quality ingredients, is the passion he brings to what he does. He really puts his heart into giving people wonderful memories through food. He was also very patient and solution-focused when some snags came up, like our Airbnb not having as many cooking implements as they'd advertised. Lastly, Nick is very transparent about his pricing and how it's derived between food, his fee, staff costs, etc. Can't recommend Nick enough! read more

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What an amazing culinary experience! I contacted Nick last minute for an intimate birthday dinner for my husband and not only was he super accommodating, but everything was superb! He created a delicious menu incorporating all of my husband's favorites ingredients. Pictured below is a mushroom and truffle toast which was the pictures stopped there because we were busy enjoying the delicious food and learning from Chef Nick. Service, presentation, and attention to detail 10 out of 10. I highly recommend him for your next event! read more

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This is my 4th time using Chef Nick/Florida Fresh for a private dinner. As always the food and drinks were amazing! Nick is so talented and always creates the most delicious, fresh and creative menu. I wanted to do a very fresh fish/seafood centric meal for my guests and Nick came up with an outstanding 4 course menu for us starting with fresh fish dip and ceviche along with a lobster bisque (caught fresh that day), a Spanish onion crusted mahi and then a coco molten cake with vanilla bourbon sauce. Along with the food Nick also made us delicious tequila and mezcal cocktails with charred lime that were to die for! Nick is always on time, friendly, professional and kind. It makes things so much easier as he brings all the ingredients and everything he needs to create the meal. (ate the food so quickly so only got a photo of the dessert)! read more

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Words cannot explain how unbelievably special our dinner was, thanks to chef Nick! I hired Florida Fresh to cook a date-night dinner for my husband's birthday. Nick spent so much time brainstorming menu options with me on the phone to make sure every detail would be exactly what I was envisioning - all of my husband's favorite foods. He followed up with me throughout the week and on the night of our dinner, he DELIVERED big time! The whole dining experience was so far and above every expectation I had. My husband said it was the best meal and dining experience of his entire life, and we've eaten at some of the world's top-rated restaurants. We started with custom cocktails that were sooo delicious and balanced. Then for apps we had prosicutto-wrapped mozzerella, baked to crispy perfection with chili oil, roasted red peppers and basil + the best caesar salad I've ever had topped with applewood bacon. Then for din, lamb chops with rosemary potatoes and brussels. The perfect cherry on top: dessert which was a peanut butter and chocolate mousse with cookie crumbles and peanut butter cups. Outrageous. My husband looked at me with concern when the meal was over and said, "how can I ever top this!??" I told him he'll never have to, because we'll just keep having Chef Nick over for special occasions and he'll just blow us away every single time. UNREAL, hire Florida Fresh immediately!!!!!!!!! read more

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We had Chef Nick over last night for an engagement party and it really was next level! He crafted an amazing experience with superb attention to detail. The menu planning was clever to ensure our fussy fam were all happy. He went into detail re the back story behind the super fresh ingredients and how they were sustainably sourced which was appreciated. Oh and the fact that he is a fully trained mixologist ex W Hotel didn't harm when the cocktail pairing coming out! Strongly recommend his ceviche (go hot on the chilli) and tomahawk ribeye. Looking fwd to using him again soon! read more

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We had chef Nick come cook for us for my hubby's 50th birthday. He asked if he could bring his photographer friend and we are so glad he did because he got great pictures which he emailed to us. Chef again cooked us a fabulous meal several courses and 5 hours long. He started with scallops which were amazing-the sauce was so yummy! He also made a tomato mozzarella basil dish with a real nice sauce and lobster fra Diablo with homemade pasta and an awesome dessert with ice cream since hubby loves ice cream! We had a fabulous evening and look forward to doing it again. If Vlad (you can find him at Versatile Visuals) can join it's extra special! read more

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Nick and his associate have been cooking away at my job the last 2 nights for 60 + patrons and I have been lucky enough to sample some of the food. As a former cook myself I can not stress enough how well balanced, intricate and down right mouth watering the food has come out. Their knowledge of the ingredients , positive attitudes and obvious skill is impressive and contagious. Genuinely impressed and made me miss cooking. Highly recommend. read more

Chef Nick is phenomenal!! I hired him to surprise my husband with a private dinner at our house for our 1st Anniversary. Not only did we have amazing food but we had so much fun just getting to be part of the experience! We will definitely be using Florida Fresh again!! Thank you Chef Nick!! read more

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Florida Fresh? More like Florida fraud... a home cook parading as a chef. He also overcooked the octopus because he smoked a joint on the patio instead of doing his job. He overstayed his welcome and was way too comfortable with the guests. He was also underprepared for the task at hand. The courses were not timed properly, and getting a drink was a hassle. Regarding the dinner, there was not a single unique recipe or flavor combination. He also came with a menu he could not deliver. Insulting and not impressive. read more

My wife and I like to consider ourselves self proclaimed "foodies". We've been blessed to dine at some of the best restaurants all over the world. I can honestly say that the experience with chef Nick was some of the best food I've ever eaten. Each bite was truly outstanding. With covid, the ability to travel for the worlds best food has been taken away from us. Chef Nick was able to create a 5 star+ experience from the comfort of our own home. Our experience was truly incredible and anyone looking for a private chef in south Florida should look no further. We look forward to using Chef Nick for all of our special occasions moving forward. read more

I hired Chef Nick for my wife's birthday party instead of catering and it was the best choice. I'm allergic to shellfish but my wife loves it. He accommodated both of us with a delicious surf and turf dinner. My wife and all of her guests are still talking about what a fun night we had. Thanks to Chef Nick and your whole team for the home run! read more

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Where to even begin. To start nick is exquisitely talented and has a pure love for what he does. Every single meal he has cooked for my family has been nothing short of amazing. He listens to your preferences and even will push you outside your boundaries with your permission. You are booking a chef who wants help you not only have a great meal with the freshest ingredients possible but to help share in making memories. I highly recommend him and his team! read more

As a vendor that specializes in gourmet mushrooms and veggies, it has been an absolute pleasure working with Nick and Florida Fresh OG. He is very knowledgeable in his craft as well as creative and professional. He has taken our produce and the products of others that I know, and has come up with the most beautiful and delicious creations. His events have a special wow factor, and I always love to hear what his current projects are, as he is always looking to provide both vendors and customers with an experience that they won't forget. I would absolutely suggest working with Nick as it always ends with positive results and a lot of good times in the process. read more

We had Chef Nick and his team in our home this weekend for a surprise birthday dinner and we couldn't be more thrilled with the entire experience. From the menu planning, fresh locally sourced ingredients, professional presentation, award winning signature cocktails, incredible flavors and even clean up...every detail was 5 star. Our friends and family said it was one of the most memorable dining experiences they've ever had! I couldn't agree more! You can actually taste the love and passion that Chef Nick puts into creating this unique experience. We certainly can't wait to have him back in our home for another celebration! read more

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Had a great experience with this company. Nick, always carry the best and freshest products locally sourced in the south Florida. Highly recommend for your next culinary experience read more

Chef Nick is the best! I have been using Florida Fresh many times within the past 2 years and each meal is spectacular. I had a dinner for abut 15 people and Nick and his team were great! Nick came up with the idea of doing mac and cheese inside of a fresh lobster for each guest which was the best! He also created amazing appetizers and cocktails. All of his ingredients are always so fresh which is one thing I love about his meals. Nick and his team were very professional, arrived on time helped with clean up and basically anything I needed. Nick is very knowledgable about the food industry and always knows what will be the best choice for a menu. Thanks again Nick! read more

I hired Chef Nick for my friends bachelorette weekend and was not disappointed. From the moment I reached out, Chef was so helpful with also recommending other things to do in Delray because it was our first time there. He worked with me to create the most perfect menu for our bride to be and everyone on the trip was extremely satisfied. Other than how amazing the food was, the experience that Chef created for us ladies exceeded my expectations. He was so knowledgeable about his food and answered all questions we had. I couldn't recommend Chef Nick anymore and will be using him again in the future! Thank you Chef you were the best part of our weekend! read more

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We recently hired Chef Nick for my wife's birthday and it was such a great experience. He prepared an incredible 3-course meal and we were spoiled the whole time. I'm looking forward to hire Florida Fresh for our next at home dinner event. read more

Nick is amazing. It's more of an experience than it is a "meal cooked". He prides himself in the origin of the food. Matter of fact if it's a seafood meal he's preparing he generally catches it or spears it himself that day. He walks you thru the techniques, he does fun tastings throughout the process. Have used him several times and we will continue to do so! read more

Wish u could do a zero. We flew in for 3 nights to celebrate a 40th and we gave one to this guy to have a special private chef birthday. Chaos. He text us the evening before asking where us girls were going out. Odd but let it go. He was suppose to arrive at 6:30 to prep. Text messages of various excuses came through for an hour. Traffic, got in a fight with someone at a fast station, driving from Miami? Over an hour late and was frantic. Clearly not okay, bopping around. Wasn't getting started with anything just moving from place to place. Finally he said I'm missing an important bag. I said okay, what's in the bag? "Important stuff" I asked what is important stuff? He gave the same answer. He kept looking in our fridge for I'm not sure what. We spent money buying things for him to make us drinks and we e planned our whole evening around this. He clearly didn't have what he needed nor was he okay to work so eventually with not one thing made, we had to ask him to leave. If you are having a special event don't take the risk. Such a bummer read more

Nick brings more to the table than mouth-watering, aesthetically pleasing gourmet cuisine. Nick himself is part of the experience. You will never meet a more passionate chef. He contributes to the fun and atmosphere with his magnetic yet unassuming vibe. He is a true professional. We hired Nick for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The food was outstanding. We also attended a Wedding and two other dinner parties hosted by friends where chef Nick was cooking.; he is consistently a hit both personally and in his mastery of food. We would absolutely hire Nick again in.the future. read more

We attended Nick's private dinner where each plate was inspired by/paired with a local beer. Nick explained his reasoning why he created the dish after further understanding the flavor profile of the beer. This made for a great, fun experience I will never forget! Florida Fresh is not a typical restaurant experience, the food is on a different level. read more