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Our Family & Private Chefs

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A Private Family Chef brings the luxury of personalized, chef-prepared meals into your home, making it easier to enjoy fresh, nutritious food without the stress of meal planning, grocery shopping, or daily cooking. From creating customized menus and accommodating dietary preferences to preparing delicious meals for your family, our Private Family Chefs provide a seamless culinary experience tailored to your lifestyle.

At Emerald Coast Nanny Co., we thoughtfully connect families with experienced, professional Private Family Chefs who are passionate about creating exceptional meals while simplifying everyday life. Every chef is carefully vetted through our comprehensive screening process to ensure they demonstrate culinary expertise, professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to delivering a personalized dining experience that reflects your family's tastes and needs.

We're committed to matching your family with a trusted Private Family Chef who becomes an invaluable part of your household. When you choose Emerald Coast Nanny Co., you're investing in more than convenient meals—you're gaining a dedicated culinary professional who saves you time, reduces the mental load of daily meal preparation, and brings your family together around thoughtfully prepared, home-cooked food.

We proudly serve families in Destin, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, WaterColor, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Inlet Beach, Dune Allen Beach, Watersound, Panama City Beach, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, and throughout Florida's Emerald Coast and Scenic Highway 30A.

How our Family / Private Chefs support your family

❋ Custom Menu Planning & Development

Preparation of restaurant-quality meals in your home kitchen, from daily family dinners to elaborate special occasion feasts.

❋ Kitchen Management & Organization

Maintaining clean, organized cooking spaces while managing food inventory, storage, and kitchen equipment care.

❋ Dietary Accommodation & Nutrition

Specialized meal preparation for allergies, medical diets, and lifestyle preferences including vegan, keto, gluten-free, and other nutritional approaches.

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Our Signature 10-point screening process

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Pricing & What’s Included

We make finding the perfect Family / Private Chef personal, seamless, and stress-free.

Service Fee: $300 (Non-refundable)

Chef Pay:

Private Chefs typically set their own rate starting at least $35+ employer portion of payroll taxes (depending on hours, location, duties, and job requirements). Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days are also standard, as well as mileage reimbursement (for on-the-job transportation).

Placement Fee: $10,000

90 Days Replacement Option | Full candidate vetting | Employee Agreement template | Monthly curriculum for your nanny | Ongoing placement support | Consultation with HomeWorks Solutions to discuss payroll/taxes etc

1-Year Replacement policy

We offer a one year replacement. Following the free replacement period, there is a declining scale for discounts on future replacements.

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