01Personal chef & meal prep
Creative, globally inspired meals cooked in your own kitchen. Made around your tastes, dietary needs and the rhythm of your week.
Let’s talk menus
YOUR PERSONAL CHEF · TAMPA BAY, FL
Let Clara
Cook!
A well-stocked fridge. A table worth lingering at. Food with a little story, a lot of flavor, and you at the heart of it.
Globally curiousSeasonally inspiredMade for youA little extra joy
ON THE MENU
Your kitchen. Your people. My happy place.
From the everyday dinner question to a really special evening, I’ll take care of the cooking.
0102Private dinners
Seasonal, abundant, family-style dinners and custom multi-course menus. Gather your favorite people; I’ll make it an evening to savor.
Let’s talk menus
03Buffet catering
A generous spread for private events and gatherings. Thoughtful menus, seasonal ingredients and plenty to share.
Let’s talk menusVegan, vegetarian, gluten-free & allergy-aware menus — always tailored to your tastes.
ServSafe certifiedTHE COOK BEHIND THE NAME
Hi, I’m Clara. Pull up a chair.
I moved to the U.S. from the Netherlands in 2022, bringing a background in museums and cultural heritage — and a curiosity about how people around the world cook and eat.
I’m proud of the year I spent as executive director of a small museum. But food kept pulling at me: the history behind a dish, the story a recipe carries, the joy of bringing people together. Working as a pizza cook in the Netherlands made me fall in love with it even more.
Today I’m a ServSafe-certified personal chef in Tampa Bay. That same curiosity now shows up in my cooking, whether I’m stocking a family’s fridge or creating a table people want to linger at.
Especially happy with my hands in dough. Sourdough, pizza & focaccia are always welcome here.
Let me take dinner off your plateWHERE FOOD MEETS CULTURE
Belly Full
of Art.
A dinner with something to say.
An art-inspired dinner series with Odeta Xheka of OXH Gallery. Multi-course menus connect with the themes and exhibitions around the table — a conversation between what’s on the walls and what’s on your plate.
UPCOMING · THE PILOT DINNER
In collaboration with OXH Gallery
Our first gathering is a pilot. Photos and details will follow after the evening.
Ask Clara about the series
Good food. Great company.
A little Clara magic.
A LITTLE PLANNING, A LOT OF GOOD FOOD
Let’s talk numbers.
A starting point for your plans. Your final quote is tailored to your menu, people and occasion.
Personal chef & meal prep
Starting at
$400/ session
5 days of meals, 4 portions each (20 portions total), prepped and stocked in your kitchen. Groceries invoiced separately. Pricing scales with family size, portion needs and add-ons like breakfast.
Plan with ClaraPrivate dinners
Starting at
$100/ guest
A custom multi-course menu, cooked and served in your home or venue. Seasonal ingredients and a menu made for your gathering.
Plan with ClaraBuffet catering
Starting at
$40/ guest
Buffet-style catering for private events. Final pricing depends on your menu and guest count. Get in touch for a custom quote.
Plan with ClaraAROUND THE TABLE
Guest stories are on their way.
A new business, and the beginning of many good meals. Client reflections will be shared here as Let Clara Cook! grows.
A guest’s story will take its place here after their first meals with Clara.
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A reflection from around the dinner table will be shared here soon.
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Future dinner guest
Private dinner
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A story of art, conversation and good food will follow our first gathering.
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Belly Full of Art
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A PLACE AT YOUR TABLE
Let Clara Cook!
Your favorite people. A menu made for you. Let’s make your next gathering something to savor.
Plan your menu with ClaraA FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Before we get cooking.
Draft FAQs — final details to be confirmed with Clara.
Where do you cook?
I’m based in Tampa Bay. Meal prep happens in your own kitchen; private dinners can be hosted at home or at a venue. Tell me where you’re planning your event and we’ll discuss the details.
Can you cook around my dietary needs?
Yes — menus are customized to your tastes and dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-aware options. Please share allergies when you inquire so we can discuss your kitchen and what’s suitable. Allergy-aware cooking does not mean an allergen-free environment.
What’s included in a meal prep session?
The starting package is $400 for 5 days of meals with 4 portions each — 20 portions total — prepared and stocked in your kitchen. Groceries are invoiced separately. Family size, portion needs and add-ons such as breakfast affect the final price.
What style of catering do you offer?
Buffet-style catering for private events and gatherings, starting at $40 per guest. The menu and guest count determine the final quote.
How do I start planning a dinner?
Email or call me with your preferred date, location, guest count and any dietary needs. We’ll talk through your ideas and shape a menu together.
SAVE YOUR ENERGY FOR THE EATING
What’s
cooking?
A busy week? A full table? An idea you can’t wait to bring to life? I’d love to cook for you.
Made with love in Tampa Bay, Florida.
With love, Clara