Private Chef & Catering in West Port

Caracara Culinary Service brings restaurant-quality dining into your home in West Port, the master-planned community along Centennial Park in Port Charlotte. Chef James Halker designs every menu around your tastes, your dietary needs, and the style of your event. From a quiet dinner for two to a celebration with a full guest list, every dish is made to order. There are no preset menus here, only food built around what you actually want to eat.

Whether your evening is at a new build near Sunseeker Resort or a longtime home off Tamiami Trail, the experience comes to you, fully handled from first course to final cleanup.

Who We Are

Private Dining in West Port, Made Simple

Hosting in West Port should feel like an evening you get to enjoy, not a day spent in the kitchen. Caracara Culinary Service takes care of the planning, the cooking, the plating, and the cleanup so you can stay with your guests.

The service fits a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering or reunion, a private dinner party at home, and milestone celebrations such as anniversaries, birthdays, and retirements. We do not hand you a fixed menu. We start with a simple question, “What do you want to eat?”, and then build a custom dining experience around your answer.

What We Offer

How the West Port Chef Experience Works

Step 1

Contact us to schedule your preferred date.

Step 2

Share your food preferences, dietary requirements, and style.

Step 3

Approve your fully customized menu.

Step 4

Enjoy a private chef experience in the comfort of your home.

Step 5

We clean up so you don’t have to.

Featured

Recommended Dishes

Here is just a small sample of dishes Chef James has prepared for past West Port events. These are meant to inspire ideas, not limit them. Your menu is built entirely around your preferences, the season, and the occasion.

Tuna Watermelon Salad

Bleu Cacio Pepe

Rockefeller Mushroom

Lemon Sorbet

Pork Tenderloin

Lobster Ravioli

Peach Bourbon Pork

Lasagna

Tuna Crudo

Tuna Crudo

Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltimbocca

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Short Ribs

Reuben Croquette

Reuben Croquette

Shrimp tacos and elote salad

Shrimp Tacos Elote

Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls

Cobb Salad

Cod and Creamed Corn

Areas We Serve

Our Service Area

We cater throughout:

Planning something in an town not listed? Contact us to see if we can accommodate your location.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

The experience was exceptional. The cuisine was delectable and expertly prepared, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.

Contact

Let’s Create Your Experience

Tell us about your event, your vision, and your preferences. We will design a personalized dining experience tailored specifically for you.

Chef James Halker

Book Your Chef

Book Your Consultation Before Ordering

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Caracara Culinary brings fine dining home with custom menus crafted from fresh, local ingredients.
Contact Us

(941) 274-9387

Time

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location

Southwest Florida