About Us
Miami Haute Cuisine is a boutique personal chef service providing a combination of fine dining experience, personalized menus, and gourmet meals; prepared and served in the comfort of your home. We offer services for any occasion for which you do not wish to shop, prep, cook, serve, and clean.
And the food?! Well…
Miami is a melting pot representative of all the nationalities and ethnic groups who have wandered through or settled in South Florida, bringing the enchantment of their kitchens to the Magic City. As the kitchen is the heart of any home, Miami Haute Cuisine offers just that, the Magic City’s heart, on a “silver platter”. These traditional and nostalgic recipes have merged and evolved into a distinctive South Florida regional cuisine, taking elements from Latin American, Caribbean, European, Middle Eastern, African and Asian gastronomy, and emphasizing fresh seafood, tropical fruits, harmonious spice blends, and bold complex flavors.
Formal, casual, romantic, corporate, or family & friends- invite them to a seat at your table, offer a cocktail, enjoy your company, and we will take care of the rest. We make every occasion an unforgettable affair!
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
- Maya Angelou
About the Chef
Chef Lori Charles is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Miami who consistently proves herself as a well-seasoned and motivated culinary professional. Upon graduation, Chef Lori received additional culinary training at the prestigious Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, and Chesa Veglia in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Her previous experience also includes positions at well-known establishments such as Café L’Europe in Palm Beach, Galley Beach in Nantucket, and luxury motor yacht Bibich in the Mediterranean, during high-profile events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand-Prix, and Art Basel Miami.
As a USPCA and ACF accredited chef, Lori is the Executive Chef and owner of Miami Haute Cuisine, sous chef at one of Miami's premier catering and hospitality companies, ACF certified Culinary Cannabis & Edibles Chef, and with four seasons under her belt she is a veteran chef at Cape Cod Chef on Call. Her culinary training, Haitian-American heritage, and travels throughout the years have allowed her to build an impressive career, specializing in Regional American, Afro-Caribbean, Latin American, European, North African, and Asian Cuisine.
“‘Food is an introduction to culture.’ My cuisine is reflective of my personal and professional adventures; learning, creating, & enjoying the spice of life.”
Services
Personal Chef Services
Personal Chef
A personal chef is perfect for families with children, busy couples, retired individuals, those on special diets, or simply people who enjoy fine dining in the comfort of their homes. Your personal chef will discuss your needs and wishes and tailor a personalized menu that is sure to satisfy your requirements and exceed your expectations.
Meal Plans
This menu may cover a week or more’s worth of food. The chef shops for all necessary ingredients, prepares the meals in the clients' homes, leaving them ready to be consumed while others are refrigerated and reheated for the remaining days, leaving detailed instructions for reheating and freezing, and finally cleaning the kitchen after use.
SoFlo Clambake
Bringing the crown jewel of New England gastronomy to South Florida- the SoFlo Clambake, a seafood bonanza celebrating the best and freshest in seasonal Floridian seafood delicacies.
Magic City Cookout & BBQ
If you can't decide which of the many kinds of regional BBQ you prefer, why choose?! Florida BBQ is a mélange of the best aspects of various styles and essences of BBQ to offer something unique, layered, and basted in the unity of these flavors.
Dinner Party
Celebrate milestones, special occasions, or the delight of bringing those near and dear to the same table; leave the rest to us.
Cooking Lessons
If you have longed to be a chef in your home, then cooking lessons may be for you. In-home private cooking lessons for you or a small group provides a fun, familiar, and comfortable environment for you or a small group of friends. From creating and executing your new signature dish to becoming a better cook these lessons provide you the confidence to be the chef in your home. During your lesson you will learn how to create a thoughtful and harmonious menu, how to select the highest quality ingredients, different cooking methods, efficient technique and meal prep, culinary history, and sanitation.
Private Chef Services
Similarly to a personal chef, your private chef will discuss your needs and design a menu specific to you, procure all ingredients, prepare and serve your meals, and leave an immaculate kitchen in their wake. Your private chef works with only one client at a time, preparing your preferred fresh meals, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and or snacks, on desired days. Treat yourself; book a dedicated private chef exclusively available to you while on holiday or work trips.
Accommodating Dietary Restrictions
Many people have dietary restrictions due to health concerns, religious or cultural reasons, or they are trying to improve their overall well-being. Whatever the reason may be, we offer a variety of alternative options to satisfy your needs. We are committed to fulfilling your particular requirements; you should not feel like you are sacrificing anything. Yes, you can have your sugar-free, vegan, gluten free, birthday cake and enjoy eating it too.
Gift Certificates
Send a gift certificate to friends and family or buy it now for your future use. Give the gift of in home chef services. Perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, newly weds, new parents, the aspiring chef, and many more occasions.