Household
Personal, day to day.
Menus, sourcing and daily preparation shaped around family preferences, dietary considerations and the changing rhythm of a private home.
Wellington · Palm Beach · Manalapan
A private estate chef.
In tune with your home.
Daily dining, seasonal stays and entertaining, with the discretion and continuity a private household expects. Twenty-five years of culinary experience, brought to your table.
A considered fit for the household
Private service,
with perspective.
Cory’s work in private estates across Manalapan, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens has taught him to listen closely, learn each principal’s preferences and respect the household’s rhythm. He works directly with estate managers, family offices and established teams, bringing clear communication and careful planning to the kitchen.
From family meals to formal entertaining, menus draw on a broad international repertoire and fine-dining foundations at Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando. Seasonal, rotational and extended engagements are discussed around your household’s needs and current availability.
A Johnson & Wales culinary arts foundation and 25 years of experience support the work beyond the plate: planning varied menus, sourcing ingredients, managing provisions and coordinating service. A daily family meal and an evening with guests receive the same attention to the household’s preferences.
The approach
Discretion is a given.
Details make the difference.
A calm, adaptable presence in the kitchen, whether working independently or alongside an established household team.
Estate
Part of the team.
Experience in rotational and multi-chef households, with attention to provisioning, kitchen organization and coordination with estate managers and household staff.
Travel
At ease beyond home.
Over a decade aboard private yachts brings resourceful provisioning and ease with changing itineraries. Travel and multi-residence support are discussed by arrangement.
For principals & representatives
The right conversation
comes first.
Principals, estate managers, family offices and household representatives are welcome to inquire. Please share the location, anticipated dates, service expectations and household structure.
The first conversation covers the kitchen, household preferences, anticipated schedule and the people Cory will coordinate with. From there, service responsibilities and practical arrangements are agreed before an engagement begins. A portfolio and CV are available on request; private client details remain confidential.
Discuss an engagementA few useful details
Private estate service.
Your questions.
A clear scope and a considered fit help the household and chef work well together.
Do you offer seasonal or ongoing household service?
Seasonal, rotational and extended engagements are discussed around the household’s calendar and Cory’s current availability. Share the dates, expected days of service and whether the role includes daily dining, entertaining or travel.
How do you work with an estate manager or household team?
Cory has experience in rotational and multi-chef households. Menu planning, provisioning, kitchen organization and service timing are coordinated with the principal or designated household representative. The initial conversation establishes responsibilities, preferences and how the team communicates.
Where can you provide private estate chef service?
Based in Wellington, Cory considers private household engagements in Palm Beach, Manalapan, Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach, as well as North Palm Beach. Location, schedule and availability are confirmed together; travel and support between residences are discussed separately.
Can household menus accommodate different dietary needs?
Menus are discussed around each person’s preferences, ingredient exclusions and existing dietary plan. Food allergies require a review of ingredients, equipment and cross-contact considerations before accommodations are confirmed. Please raise these needs during the planning conversation.
What should an estate manager include in an inquiry?
Include the town, anticipated dates, household size, service schedule and an outline of the role. Mention any existing kitchen team and anticipated entertaining or travel. Scope and compensation are discussed individually; a portfolio and CV are available on request.
How does estate service differ from weekly meal prep?
Estate service is planned around the broader needs and routines of a private household, including daily dining, provisioning and entertaining within the agreed role. If you mainly need meals prepared ahead for the week, explore weekly meal prep.
The Palm Beaches · Florida