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.

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