Private Chef · Miami · Nationwide

It’s not just food.It’s an experience.

Chef Jay crafts meals as visually stunning as they are unforgettable — private dinners, celebrations and events, plated in your space by Chef Jay and his team.

Followed by a community of 1M+  ·  Private dinners, events & catering
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The Chef Jay Lyon philosophy

What I do is serve love on a platter.

What I do is serve love on a platter.

Chef Jay makes food more seductive, more memorable — a centerpiece your guests keep talking about long after the plates are cleared.

Every dish is designed exclusively for you.

A blend of taste, creativity and elegance, built around your occasion, your palate and your guests — never off a fixed script.

Every meal tells a story.

We craft dishes that don't just taste incredible, but foster connection around the table.

What we do

A culinary experience
for your next occasion

The experience

Start to finish, we handle everything

Chef Jay and his team arrive 90 minutes before service to set up and cook. Course by course, plated and served — and when the last plate is cleared, we clean the kitchen before we leave. You’re a guest at your own table.

From Chef’s table

Visually stunning. Genuinely delicious.

Blackened SalmonLobster TailsBraised OxtailsJerk ChickenShrimp & GritsTomahawk SteakRasta PastaCurried GoatLamb ChopsSeafood BoilChicken & WafflesRed Snapper
Blackened salmon over rasta pasta
Blackened salmon over rasta pasta
Grilled lobster tails
Grilled lobster tails
Shrimp & grits, poolside
Shrimp & grits, poolside
Plated to order
Plated to order
Jerk wings, charred & bright
Jerk wings, charred & bright
Jerk ribs & shrimp platter
Jerk ribs & shrimp platter
Full event styling & decor
Full event styling & decor
Four-cheese baked mac
Four-cheese baked mac
Steak & garlic shrimp
Steak & garlic shrimp
Chicken & waffle tower
Chicken & waffle tower
The table, set
The table, set
Chef Jay Lyon
About Chef Jay

Cooking is the love language

Cooking is Chef Jay’s greatest passion — and the time he spends in the kitchen shows on every plate. From romantic dinners to family celebrations, his services are designed to suit any occasion, with a custom menu built around your vision. He and his team handle the planning, the shopping, the cooking and the cleanup, so you’re free to be a guest at your own event.

— Chef Jay Lyon

A following of 1M+  ·  Miami & nationwide

Why Chef Jay
I

A Commitment to Excellence

Every dish is made with care, precision and a touch of creativity — plated to a standard, not to a shortcut.

II

Outstanding Ingredients

Menus are custom-designed to your tastes, preferences and dietary needs, and cooked with only the freshest, top-quality ingredients.

III

Meticulous Attention to Detail

Exceptional standards for both flavor and presentation, on every plate that leaves the kitchen.

Event packages

Starting points

Table for Twofrom $1,000An intimate plated dinner for two.
Groups of 4–10from $3,000Dinner parties & small celebrations.
Groups of 11–20from $5,000Birthdays, showers, milestone dinners.
Groups of 21–30from $7,500Larger private events, plated or buffet.
Groups of 31–40from $9,000Full-service catering with staff.
Groups of 41–50from $11,000Receptions & corporate functions.
Groups of 51–100+from $15,000Large-format events, fully staffed.
Weddings & Corporatecustom quoteDesigned end-to-end around your day.

Estimates only. Final pricing varies with date, location and final guest count. Events outside South Florida include travel & accommodation for Chef Jay and his team; nationwide private-chef events start at $5,000.

Kind words

“Having Chef Jay was an exceptional experience. His culinary skills are truly remarkable — every dish was a delight to the senses, and the presentation and flavors were outstanding. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic culinary experience.”

Q. Bates

“Chef Jay has catered exceptional meals for our family and friends on multiple occasions. His professionalism and attention to detail is unmatched. His food is simply incredible, and our guests are still talking about the experience.”

Private client, Miami
Chef Jay Lyon at work
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Learn the craft from Chef Jay

A mentorship for chefs serious about building a private-chef business — in-person classes, business training, cook-off competitions and, at the top tier, working a real event alongside Chef Jay. Serious chefs only. Limited spots.

Reserve your date

Bring Chef Jay to your table

Tell us the date, the headcount and the city. We respond to every inquiry within 24 business hours.