# Chef Elaine Molina — Personal & Private Chef in Orlando, Florida

> Elaine Molina is a personal and private chef based in Orlando, Florida. She cooks a week of fresh, customized meals in clients' homes, hosts fine dining private events for 6 to 20 guests, and makes artisan sourdough bread and classic desserts. Service area: Winter Garden, west Orlando and Windermere.

Website: https://chefelainemolina.com/ · Also in [Español](/es/index.md) and [Português (Brasil)](/pt-br/index.md)

## About Elaine

Elaine Molina is a Personal and Private Chef based in Orlando, dedicated to creating meals and dining experiences that respect the culture, preferences and unique needs of each family. Her background in healthcare refined her attention to nutrition, health and longevity, values that guide her work in the kitchen.

Core values of her kitchen: care and respect; cultural sensitivity; wellness and longevity; respect for ingredients; thoughtful adaptation.

## Services

### Weekly Personal Chef (in-home meal preparation)

A weekly in-home cooking service for families who want fresh, balanced meals.

- Five complete dishes per session, resulting in 15 or 20 meals to feed 2 to 4 adults for the week
- Weekly menu planning, submitted for the client's approval
- Menus customized to preferences, dietary needs and cultural background
- Grocery shopping on the morning of the session, receipt provided
- Cooking in the client's own kitchen
- Kitchen organization and clean up
- Meals packaged as individual portions or family-style containers, in glass or BPA-free microwave-safe containers (containers can be provided at cost)
- Shopping at Publix or Whole Foods, the client's choice

How to book: fill out the family questionnaire and pick a session on the live calendar at https://chefelainemolina.com/#book. The questionnaire covers family size and ages, meals per week, lunch or dinner, preferred proteins, spice level, wine in cooking, favorite cuisines, dislikes, allergies, medical and religious dietary needs, packaging and store. A booking is a request; Elaine replies within one business day with a weekly menu proposal and a confirmed time.

### Private Chef Events (fine dining at home)

A fine dining experience for 6 to 20 guests, hosted in the client's home or a private venue.

- Fully customized three- or four-course menu, designed for the occasion, theme and guests
- Ingredient sourcing
- Dietary adaptations
- Plating and table service
- Kitchen organization and clean up

Pricing is per guest and varies with menu complexity. Private events start with a conversation rather than a questionnaire. Request one at https://chefelainemolina.com/#private.

### Artisan Selection (bread and desserts)

Handcrafted with traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. Available as add-ons to a Personal Chef session or a Private Chef event.

- Sourdough bread
- Focaccia with rosemary and olives
- Tiramisu
- Chocolate mousse, 70% chocolate, with orange zest
- Pudim clássico (Brazilian-style vanilla custard with caramel)

## Cuisines

Italian, Mediterranean, Brazilian, American, Mexican, Asian, and healthy / wellness-focused cooking. Menus can follow vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly and heart-healthy guidelines, and are built around allergies.

## Service area

Winter Garden, Ocoee, Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips and west Orlando, Florida. Map: https://chefelainemolina.com/#area

## Schedule

Cooking sessions Monday to Saturday, morning (8am–12pm) or afternoon (1pm–5pm). Book at least a few days ahead.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where does Chef Elaine cook?** Winter Garden, west Orlando and Windermere, and the neighborhoods between them.

**What does a weekly session include?** Menu planning for approval, five complete dishes (15 to 20 meals), grocery shopping with receipt, in-home cooking, and kitchen clean up.

**Can she cook around allergies and dietary needs?** Yes. Allergies, medical conditions and religious or ethical practices are collected in the questionnaire and every menu is built around them.

**Who provides the containers?** Glass or BPA-free, microwave-safe containers; Elaine can provide them at cost.

**How much does it cost?** Private events are priced per guest depending on the menu. Email elaine@chefelainemolina.com for personal chef pricing.

## Contact

Email: elaine@chefelainemolina.com
Instagram: [@ChefElaineMolina](https://www.instagram.com/chefelainemolina/)
Business: Chef Elaine Molina LLC, Orlando, Florida

## Pages

- [Home](https://chefelainemolina.com/index.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/
- [Home page](https://chefelainemolina.com/home.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/
- [Services](https://chefelainemolina.com/services.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/#services
- [Private chef events](https://chefelainemolina.com/private.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/#private
- [Artisan selection](https://chefelainemolina.com/artisan.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/#artisan
- [Service area](https://chefelainemolina.com/area.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/#area
- [Book a weekly personal chef session](https://chefelainemolina.com/book.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/#book
- [About Elaine](https://chefelainemolina.com/about.md) — https://chefelainemolina.com/#about