Vacation rental dinners
Multi-course meals in your rental kitchen, plated and paced so you stay at the table with your guests.
North Captiva · Captiva · Sanibel
Private Chef for North Captiva, Captiva & Sanibel Islands
Chef David Hill brings restaurant-quality food into your vacation rental — private chef dinners, catering, and wedding catering on North Captiva, Captiva, and Sanibel. Custom menus. Kitchen left spotless. Boat-access friendly.
Trusted by families who want fine dining without leaving the house.
Music: "Island Meet and Greet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0
How I can cook for you on the islands
Clear offers for North Captiva, Captiva, and Sanibel homes and vacation rentals — from one special night to a full week of meals.
Weekly / stay chef
Recurring meals during your island week: stocked fridge, custom menus, and familiar favorites on hand.
Catering & cocktail parties
Buffets, passed apps, and full-service catering for island gatherings — in your rental or venue on Captiva and Sanibel.
Wedding catering
Intimate island weddings and rehearsal dinners with a custom menu, plating, and cleanup so you stay with your guests.
Celebrations & anniversaries
Birthdays, proposals, and family reunions — planned around your dates and dietary needs.
Boat-access island service
North Captiva is boat-access only. David coordinates with Island Girl Charters or the Island Club ferry so service stays simple.
Arrival pantry stocking
Arrive to a fridge and pantry ready with your favorites — less grocery hassle on day one.
Family-friendly hosting
Kids eat free with plated dinner service. Keep everyone home and comfortable — no restaurant rush.
Why hire Chef David Hill
Culinary-school trained with years of private island and vacation-rental cooking. Focused on the food — and on leaving your home as calm as you found it.
- Island-ready. Experience cooking on boat-access North Captiva as well as Captiva and Sanibel homes.
- Menus that fit you. Customized for your guests — seafood, steaks, tropical plates, dietary needs.
- Kitchen left pristine. Setup, cooking, plating, and cleanup included in plated dinner pricing.
- Kids welcome. Children are not charged for plated five-course dinner service.
- Simple booking. Share your vacation dates; David consults on the menu and handles the rest.
Plated 5-course dinner from $100 per person
Includes setup, food cost, and cleanup. An island transportation fee applies for boat-access only. Call for a custom quote.
Boat access (North Captiva): Please call or email Island Girl Charters or North Captiva Island Club Resort to prepay David’s ferry between Pine Island Marina and your home.
Serving three islands only
This site is focused on North Captiva Island, Captiva Island, and Sanibel Island — private chef dinners, catering, weddings, vacation rentals, and island homes.
North Captiva Island
Boat-access private chef & catering
Captiva Island
Vacation rentals, parties & weddings
Sanibel Island
In-home dinners & island catering
- North Captiva Island
- Captiva Island
- Sanibel Island
Private Chef on Captiva & Sanibel
Captiva Island private chef
Captiva Island is made for long dinners at home after a day on the beach. Chef David Hill cooks in Captiva vacation rentals and homes for family dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, and small weddings — a plated multi-course dinner at your table, a buffet or passed appetizers for a party, or meals through your whole stay. Menus lean on seafood, steaks, and tropical flavors, and each one is built around your group and any dietary needs. The island transportation fee only applies to boat-access North Captiva, so just call (239) 738-3210 with your dates and rental.
Sanibel Island private chef
On Sanibel Island, Chef David Hill brings restaurant-quality food to your rental or island home: plated dinners for the family, catering for reunions and celebrations, and rehearsal dinners or intimate weddings. Setup, cooking, plating, and cleanup are part of plated dinner service, so you can stay outside for the sunset instead of standing at the stove. Tell David how many guests, which nights, and any allergies, and he will build a menu that fits — from grouper and grilled steaks to Bananas Foster for dessert. Call (239) 738-3210 to check dates for your Sanibel stay.
A taste of the menu
Sample island flow — every booking is customized. See all menus — every appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert.
Island Private Chef FAQ
How does a private chef get to North Captiva Island?
North Captiva is boat-access only. David coordinates with Island Girl Charters or the North Captiva Island Club Resort ferry, which run between Pine Island Marina and the island. Please call or email Island Girl Charters or North Captiva Island Club Resort to prepay David’s ferry, and note that an island transportation fee applies for boat-access dinners.
How much does a private chef dinner cost on the islands?
Plated five-course dinners start at $100 per person and include setup, food cost, and cleanup. On North Captiva, the island transportation fee is added for the boat trip. Catering, parties, and weddings are quoted individually — call (239) 738-3210 for a custom quote.
Do kids cost extra?
No. Children are not charged for plated five-course dinner service, so the whole family can eat together at the rental.
Do you cater weddings on Captiva, Sanibel, and North Captiva?
Yes. David caters intimate island weddings and rehearsal dinners with a custom menu, plating, and cleanup so you can stay with your guests. Share your date, guest count, and the rental or venue, and he will put together a quote.
Can you cook in my vacation rental kitchen?
Yes — dinners are cooked right in your rental kitchen and plated at your table. David can also stock the fridge and pantry with your favorites before you arrive, so there is less grocery hassle on day one.
Can you work with allergies and dietary needs?
Yes. Allergies, dietary needs, and preferences are built into the menu when David consults with you before your stay.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for holidays, peak season weeks, and weddings. If your trip is coming up soon, call anyway to check availability.
Request a quote
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(239) 738-3210
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North Captiva Island, Florida