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Looking for personal chef catering for your next dinner party or social event in the Florida Keys? Chef Wesley Brage is the answer to all your private event catering needs. With over 30 years of experience in event catering and food service management, Chef Wes specializes in preparing and styling the perfect in-home Florida Keys fine dining experience.

Chef Wes's private chef services are intimate, personal and customized. They allow you to serve an elegant gourmet meal in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Hiring a private chef is an easy and affordable alternative to the stress of planning and preparing special meals on your own. As you will see from his private catering menu, Chef Wes has a variety of exquisite dishes to choose from. From private romantic dinners for two, to dinner parties and special events, even preparing your catch of the day, Chef Wes puts his unique personal touch on each event.

No matter the size or occasion, Chef Wes is committed to making your next special meal one to remember.

Reserve Chef Wes, then sit back, relax, and let the food come to you!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$15

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chocolate Fountain

Reviews of Private Chef Wes

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Jennifer Sent on 09/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious And Professional

Our guests raved over the food that chef Wes and his team prepared for us! We had so many left overs we got to enjoy for days after! Penny was so accommodating and patient as I changed my menu multiple times throughout the planning, and we are so grateful for their help and suggestions.
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I had a very good experience with all of my vendors but Chef Wes, WOW! I was impressed with the response time and professionalism from the very first emails with Penny. We were looking for a low country boil to have after our very small, intimate ceremony. I had a hard time even finding anyone that could accommodate this request. Not only did Chef Wes provide exactly what I ask for, he knocked it out of the park. He and his team are very personable, fun, and provided amazing service. Each time I tried to help in any way, they instructed me that it was my day and to let them handle it.

We had a little bit of a snag with the weather and had to make some last minute changes and I was very impressed with how they handled this. They jumped in and helped to move everything around and make a setting that worked for us. The food, oh my, it was unbelievable. I am sorry I did not take more pictures.

We had a member of our party that has very specific dietary restrictions and this was not an issue. Not only did Chef Wes accommodate the request, she cleaned her plate (which is unusual).

When everything was over, Chef Wes and team packed up our leftovers, refrigerated them, and left the kitchen even more clean than it was when they arrived. I wanted to bring Chef Wes home with me!

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Sean Sent on 05/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Wes and Penny were amazing. They catered our reception, rehearsal, snacks for the after-party, and a welcome luau. In each case they exceeded our expectations and delighted our guests. The food was fantastic, great presentation, courteous staff, and surprisingly the most affordable of the catererors we looked at. They delivered plenty of food, and had a wide variety of options. We recommend the blueberry bisque, lobster eggs Benedict, tropical french toast dessert, bacon wrapped scallops, and coconut shrimp. We were thrilled to have them part of our wedding.
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Kobe Sent on 12/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was incredibly delicious. Chef Wesley Brage and his staff prepared a feast for our 40 dinner guests. The service was seamless.
Chef Wesley's team was experienced, extraordinarily pleasant and very efficient. Our kitchen was left in spotless condition and we did not have to lift a finger. Outstanding!
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Thomas Sent on 12/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Wess and Penny provided an absolutely stunning experience for my holiday party with 75 people. The food was beyond expectation and just kept coming out all of our group was welfare and within the first hour and a half many more already full.
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Stacy Sent on 03/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The food was fresh and hot and everyone raved about how amazing everything was! My husband and I are so happy Chef Wes was recommended to us!
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User2667154 Sent on 06/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Let me tell you that the one thing every guest at our wedding thought was amazing, was the food! Chef Wes is just phenomenal, he is professional, polite, always smiling, works hard and again, just has great food! His assistant Penny works her tail off as well, and it certainly shows! Thank you so much!!
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Drew Sent on 02/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Private Chef Wes, Penny and team were an absolute joy to work with, from day 1! We had scheduled to do a tasting with them but then my husband and I realized that we needed to 360 our menu (taco bar) because my family (French) had literally never even SEEN a taco before, let alone know how to eat one... crazy I know. We were a bit torn on what to choose, as our tasting was approaching, and Penny suggested we had a meeting during which they would help us decide, rather than pressure us into choosing something to taste. They were extraordinary and the food was PERFECT. Chef Wes even surprised us by adding my favorite topping to our wedding day salad, hearts of palm! Along with the salad with did grilled chicken with mango salsa, grilled mahi, seasoned rice and delicious steamed veggies. They also did our rehearsal dinner which was AMAZING!! EVERYONE loved it - Panang Chicken with brown rice (Asian salad to start). They were kind, patient, helpful and helped me stay calm on our wedding day - a joy to work with. Thank you so much for the memories.
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Barbara Sent on 09/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Wesley & Assistant Penny & team AMAZING people! I honestly cannot thank these people enough for pulling off our wedding reception with a last minute venue change! Penny you were my Rock! & Chef Wes I did get married..LOL!

Ok now about the food...When your guest come to you the next day and say BEST WEDDING FOOD EVER! Enough said! We had an island style.....oysters on the half shell, shrimp, crab legs, amazing seafood fresh, and no sand in those oysters cleanest we have ever had!

Thank you for making our wedding so much FUN! Great friends & family Fantastic night!
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Jennifer Sent on 08/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Food? Delicious! Chef Wes and his assistant Penny were one of the highlights of our small destination wedding. We asked them to cater appetizers and the reception dinner. Communication was 97% online and definitely timely. They accommodated a last minute menu change after I saw a few pictures of another event they catered on Facebook. Chef Wes kept our dinner course (Surf and Turf) from getting over cooked and dried out even though we were at least 30 minutes behind schedule. Chef Wes and Penny were very personable. We enjoyed the conversation and getting to know them while they prepared the delicious appetizers and dinner. Both of them were very open and transparent about the ingredients they were preparing as all of the items were cooked fresh on site. Nothing appeared to be packaged or pre-made. We had so much food and they packaged up our leftovers and put them in the refrigerator. When they left the kitchen at the end of the night, the kitchen of the rental home we were staying at was cleaner than when they arrived. Our guests are still talking about how great the food was. We highly recommend them and hope to work with them for anniversary events in the future!
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Florida Keys Day Of Coordinator Florida Keys Day Of Coordinator Wedding Planners

Chef Wes is an amazing chef. He has an awesome staff and you will not be disappointed with anything he has to offer. His passion for cooking and executing a meal is impressive

Florida Keys Weddings in Paradise by Susan Ashmore Florida Keys Weddings in Paradise by Susan Ashmore Wedding Officiants

Wes' food is always amazing and his staff is professional and friendly. I highly recommend him for weddings and all catered events.

Key Shot Photography Key Shot Photography Wedding Photographers

It is always a pleasure to see Chef Wes and his staff at a wedding. It means the food will be delicious!! His presentations are always a regal for the eyes and the palate. Everything we tasted from his kitchen was awesome!! Lets not forget his infectious smile and wonderful staff wrap it up perfectly.

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Private Chef Wes frequently asked questions

At Private Chef Wes, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
Private Chef Wes offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Clean Up
Private Chef Wes offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Private Chef Wes, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Private Chef Wes, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
To cater to all tastes, Private Chef Wes offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Chocolate Fountain
Private Chef Wes is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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