Specialties
I'm Marina Staver, a European-trained private chef with more than two decades of private kitchen experience across Europe and now South Florida. I cook from scratch in your kitchen, villa or yacht: dinner parties, anniversaries and date nights, corporate dinners, brunches and holiday tables across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Menus are written for your table, sourced that morning and plated course by course. I handle the dietary needs at your table, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free courses, and leave the kitchen clean. Pricing starts at $200 per guest plus groceries, with a $2,000 event minimum; your final quote comes within 24 hours. Send your date, guest count and preferences through thestaver.com and I will reply with a menu proposal.
History
Established in 2021.
My culinary journey began in 2004 in Europe, where I worked in restaurants while completing my degree at a culinary university. Over the years I built my expertise in healthy, plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free cooking alongside classic European dishes with a creative twist. Inspired by my grandmother's recipes and by travels across Europe, I learned traditional techniques from experienced chefs and folded them into my own style. In 2021 I founded The Staver in Miami to bring that kind of dining into private homes: romantic dinners, family celebrations, corporate evenings and holiday tables, cooked from scratch on site. As a private chef in Miami, my aim is to bring people together at the table through flavor, care and a menu written for them.
Meet the Business Owner: Marina S.
Hi, I’m Chef Marina Staver, a private chef from Europe with over 20 years of experience serving elite families and high-profile clients. After honing my skills across various European kitchens, I arrived in Miami to infuse each meal with refined gastronomic traditions and vibrant local flavors. My expertise covers healthy, plant-based, and gluten-free cooking—along with succulent meats and fresh seafood—allowing me to design bespoke meal experiences for any occasion.
As a private gourmet chef, my mission is to introduce a new standard of culinary entertainment, bridging European flair with the energy of South Florida. Beyond the kitchen, I write a column for OnAir magazine, exploring global traditions and hidden culinary gems. I also share behind-the-scenes insights on my Chef Marina Staver YouTube channel, where viewers can watch me craft inventive dishes. For me, it’s not just about nourishment—it’s about transforming your table into an unforgettable experience, one plate at a time!
