
Simply relax and enjoy...
The luxurious experience of having your own private chef and service staff on call!
Imagine...you're getting ready to host. This time, you're not stressed. You're relaxed and excited, because you know that access to expert guidance, phenomenal food, and a full team of chefs, servers and bartenders is just a quick call or message away!
Hi! I'm Melissa, I'll be your chef!
For over ten years, my team and I have been perfecting the art of transforming fresh ingredients into exceptional food that is fully prepared on site - even when cooking for hundreds of guests!
Day-of, we arrive with raw ingredients, and freshly prepare everything on your customized menu right in your own home, or event venue's kitchen - serving our food almost immediately as it's prepared.
I specialize in creating health conscious menus, that cater to all kinds of dietary restrictions - without feeling restrictive, or like an alternative version of something. Hosting a fully vegan and gluten free wedding, for guests who eat everything? A family dinner for a mix of adventurous eaters and "meat and potato" people, with a bunch of different allergies to the consider? These are precisely my type of projects!
I love working closely with my clients, as if I was the head of their own private staff, not just someone they call to order food from, and deeply value the personal relationships that come with working together over time. For many of my clients, my team and I have become an essential element of hosting- present at all of their special moments, taking care of things with special attention to their personal preferences.
You'll be working one-on-one with me from the first contact, to your final bite - and whether you're hosting a one time event, or searching for a recurring service provider, you'll receive the same level of personalized attention and support that has become the signature of working with me and my team!
Interested in working together?

Melissa Peralta
Owner + Wellness Chef
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Signature Menus
The Seaside Soiree
Charred Corn Crostini
charred corn + avocado + tomato + basil + citrus + sea salt
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE +VEGAN
Balsamic Watermelon Bites
watermelon + balsamic cashew creme + cucumber + mint
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PALEO + VEGAN
Signature Crab Cake Bites
lump crab + bell pepper + panko + herbs + old bay + citrus aioli
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE
Truffled Mushroom Flatbread Bites
caramelized onion + truffle + garlic + herbs + gruyere
VEGETARIAN + AVAILABLE GLUTEN FREE
Tuna Poke Tiny Tacos
sushi tuna + coconut aminos + avocado + cucumber + carrot
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PESCATARIAN
The Harvest Hearth
Apple Glazed Pork Chops
boneless chops + apple cider + sweet onion + sage
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PALEO
Savory Citrus Chicken Thighs
boneless thighs + confit garlic + orange + herbs + pan jus
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PALEO
Hearth Warmer Salad
butternut + apple + walnut + sultana + baby arugula + pear balsamic
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PALEO + VEGAN
Dill Roasted Brussels Sprouts
roasted garlic oil + paprika + peppercorn + dill
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PALEO + VEGAN
Cider Smashed Sweet Potatoes
roasted garnet yams + apple cider + coconut oil
DAIRY FREE + GLUTEN FREE + PALEO + VEGAN
Explore some of my most popular recipes on the Mood Food With Melissa blog and cooking show!


Tahini Dream Kale Salad | Mood Food With Melissa

Cozy Coconut Chicken Curry | Mood Food With Melissa

Easy Duck Breast Dinner | Mood Food With Melissa






























