Dave Pacifico
Chef Dave Pacifico is a discreet, Michelin-caliber private chef trusted by UHNW families, A-list talent, and executive teams across estates, yachts, and high-profile productions. He specializes in wellness-driven cuisine (gluten/sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, oncology support), seasonal farm-to-table sourcing, and white-glove events from intimate dinners to 500-guest productions. NYS Certified Sanitarian and ServSafe certified.
What I’m known for
- Estate & yacht service with tight logistics, vendor/farm sourcing, and spotless kitchen standards
- Clean Mediterranean, French, Italian, Asian & Latin menus; fine-dining plating and wine pairing
- Precision ops for peak-season/Hamptons traffic, on-site tastings, and last-minute pivots
Book me for
- Private dinners, wellness meal service, cocktail receptions, tasting menus
- Multi-day estate coverage, yacht provisioning, production/celebrity set catering
Service Areas
NYC • Hamptons • Greenwich • Hudson Valley • South Florida (seasonal/relocation)
Notes
Allergy-aware menu design, NDA-level discretion, and sanitarian-grade kitchen practices. Portfolio, sample menus, and references available upon request.