Palate Culinary Services

Palate Culinary Services From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, we create custom menus designed to bring people together through great food and memorable experiences.

Full-service catering, hands-on cooking classes & culinary experiences in Dunedin, FL 🍴 From brunch events to Kids Cooking Summer Camp, we bring people together through great food & memorable experiences. Palate Culinary Services in Dunedin offers full-service catering, hands-on cooking classes, and unforgettable culinary experiences throughout the Tampa Bay area. Our services include full-service

catering, cook-and-drop catering, private parties, corporate events, team-building experiences, cooking classes, kids cooking camps, brunch and special events, fundraisers, and more. Every experience is tailored to your event, your guests, and your vision. We also offer culinary consulting, recipe development, and food styling services for unique projects and events. Chefs John Lewis and Debbie McGiffin bring more than 50 years of combined culinary experience to every event they create. Together, they have developed over 1,000 recipes and co-authored the cookbook It’s All About the Food. Chef John is a former restaurant owner and cooking school operator and is the resident chef on WFLA’s nationally syndicated Daytime Show, where he specializes in approachable gourmet cooking and elevated comfort food. Chef Debbie brings over 20 years of experience in cooking instruction and catering operations, including large-scale events and culinary program development. She is known for her expertise in both family-friendly and health-conscious cuisine. Together, they are passionate about creating food experiences that connect people, celebrate community, and make every event memorable.

As we get ready to kick off another exciting summer camp season on Monday, we wanted to share a kind review from one of ...
05/29/2026

As we get ready to kick off another exciting summer camp season on Monday, we wanted to share a kind review from one of last year’s camp families. ☀️👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

Hearing how much kids learned, created, and enjoyed their time in the kitchen means so much to us. From building confidence to trying new foods and making new friends, summer camp is always a memorable experience.

Thank you to all of the families who joined us last summer. We can’t wait to welcome this year’s campers!

There are still a few spots remaining in select sessions for ages 8–17.

Did you know cooking classes can help kids and teens build confidence, independence, and real-life skills they’ll use fo...
05/28/2026

Did you know cooking classes can help kids and teens build confidence, independence, and real-life skills they’ll use for years? 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

From kitchen safety and meal prep to creativity and responsibility, hands-on cooking experiences teach so much more than recipes.

We shared more about why cooking camps are so valuable for kids and teens, especially during the summer months in our latest blog post.

✨ Read the article on our website in the bio to learn more about the benefits of cooking classes and summer camp for kids & teens:
https://itsallaboutthefood.us/dunedin-cooking-summer-camp-for-kids-teens/

Our Kids Cooking Summer Camp in Dunedin starts Monday. Camp is for ages 8–17, with campers making 5–6 recipes each day in a fun, supportive environment. We are still enrolling but some weeks are sold out. Be sure to register ASAP!

05/27/2026

Kids love cooking summer camp because it’s completely hands-on 🍽️
They cook everything themselves, learn real kitchen skills, and get to enjoy what they create each day.
It’s learning disguised as fun. Camp starts Monday, June 1st. Visit our website to register.

05/26/2026

It’s officially the last week of school… which means summer camp starts NEXT WEEK! ☀️👩‍🍳

👀Our first week of culinary camp is already over half full, and we only have 7 spots remaining.

If your child loves cooking, creativity, hands-on activities, and trying new foods, now is the time to grab a spot before the week fills up. Summer memories (and delicious recipes) start soon! 🍓🍝🧁

Every camp week blends comfort food favorites with global-inspired dishes 🌎🍝From smash burgers and mac & cheese to dumpl...
05/22/2026

Every camp week blends comfort food favorites with global-inspired dishes 🌎🍝
From smash burgers and mac & cheese to dumplings, pad thai, and chicken katsu, kids explore new flavors while learning real cooking skills.

05/20/2026

Our next Bacon & Beer Brunch is June 7, 2026 at Caledonia Brewing in Dunedin. This month's menu will be delicious including Proscuitto Egg Cups and will finish with a Strawberry Cobbler!. Be sure to reserve your seats today!

At cooking camp, kids don’t just watch, they cook everything themselves 🍽️Each day includes 5-6 recipes while learning k...
05/20/2026

At cooking camp, kids don’t just watch, they cook everything themselves 🍽️
Each day includes 5-6 recipes while learning kitchen skills like knife basics, recipe reading, teamwork, and kitchen confidence.
It’s fun, interactive, and completely hands-on!

Our Kids Cooking Summer Camp is a fun introduction to the kitchen where campers build real cooking skills while making e...
05/18/2026

Our Kids Cooking Summer Camp is a fun introduction to the kitchen where campers build real cooking skills while making everything from scratch 🍳
Week 1 includes banana pancakes, bacon breakfast sandwiches, coconut shrimp, fried rice, and brownie cookies.
Perfect for first-time campers or kids who love being hands-on in the kitchen! Open to ages 8-17.

Discover cooking classes, catering, and unique culinary experiences in Dunedin. From private events to monthly brunches, we create memorable food experiences.

We are happy to announce that we have been nominated in the Catering category (under Eating) for the Tampa Bay Best of t...
05/15/2026

We are happy to announce that we have been nominated in the Catering category (under Eating) for the Tampa Bay Best of the Best! You can vote once per day until May 31. Thank you for your ongoing support of our Dunedin events, Catering, Cooking Classes and Summer Camp!

Turn Monday night into something delicious. 🔥Join us for a Hands-On Cajun & Creole Cooking Class this Monday,  May 18th ...
05/15/2026

Turn Monday night into something delicious. 🔥

Join us for a Hands-On Cajun & Creole Cooking Class this Monday, May 18th in Dunedin and learn the techniques, flavors, and traditions behind some of the South’s most iconic dishes.

In this interactive class, you’ll learn:
✨ The secret to making a rich, flavorful roux
✨ The difference between Cajun and Creole cooking
✨ How the “Holy Trinity” builds incredible flavor

Then we’ll cook and enjoy an incredible menu together, including:
👨‍🍳 Heirloom Tomatoes, Cheese and Country Ham Salad
👨‍🍳 Crawfish-Tasso Etouffee
👨‍🍳 Crab, Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
👨‍🍳 Creole and Sausage Jambalaya
👨‍🍳 Shrimp ala Creole (sauce piquant)
👨‍🍳 Cajun Shrimp Remoulade
👨‍🍳 Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Ham Hocks
👨‍🍳 Praline Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise

Thanks to Jensen Brothers Seafood for providing the freshest seafood for our classes!

Whether you love to cook or just want a fun and unique night out, this class is designed to be relaxed, social, and beginner-friendly.

Seats are limited to keep classes interactive and personalized.

Reserve your spot before class fills up!

Address

639 Edgewater Drive
Dunedin, FL
34698

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Website

https://itsallaboutthefood.us/dunedin-events/, https://itsallaboutthefood.us/dunedin-

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