Private Chef | Mark Heimann | CookinGenie

Mark H.

Mark H.

Chef Mark has been a professional chef for over 30 years and holds an AA in Culinary Arts. He was the Executive Chef of several 5-star resorts and Food & Beverage Director of a large convention hotel in Chicago. He has extensive experience in creating personalized menus, beverage pairings and cooking demonstrations; which included hands on participation from guests. He also enjoys providing meal...

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Apopka, Florida

Minimum Order Value : $200

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More than 15 Years of experience

Fuel your week with chef-prepared, customizable meals tailored to your dietary preferences and lifestyle

Customizable 2 Meals for 3 Days (Sample Menu)

Consultation/menu planning call with the chef to be scheduled after booking. Enjoy a customized menu planned around your needs. ***Cost of Groceries Not Included***

$223.00$55.75 per person + cost of groceries

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Customizable 3 Meals for 3 Days (Sample Menu)

Consultation/menu planning call with the chef to be scheduled after booking. Enjoy a customized menu planned around your needs. ***Cost of Groceries Not Included***

$278.00$69.50 per person + cost of groceries

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Customizable 5-Day Lunch and Dinner Meal Prep (Sample Menu)

Consultation/menu planning call with the chef to be scheduled after booking. Enjoy a customized menu planned around your needs. ***Cost of Groceries Not Included***

$310.00$77.50 per person + cost of groceries

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À la carte

Build your perfect dining experience by selecting individual dishes from your chef’s full menu.

Meal Preps

Grocery Bill

Cost of Groceries

Groceries

Groceries

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$208.19$104.10 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Brunches

Croissant French Toast

Croissant French Toast with a light vanilla bean custard and topped with mixed berries.

CroissantVanillaEggCream

CroissantVanillaEggCream

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$76.00$19.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt Parfait made with Greek yogurt, banana, strawberry, and topped with Cocoa-Coconut granola.

Greek YogurtOatsChiaFlax Seed

Greek YogurtOatsChiaFlax Seed

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$84.00$21.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Spicy Avocado Toast

Asian inspired avocado toast with feta, fried egg, Chili crunch, pickled red onions, honey, and herbs.

Sourdough BreadFetaEggsChilli Crunch Oil

Sourdough BreadFetaEggsChilli Crunch Oil

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$89.00$22.25 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Cuban Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs with mojo roast pork tenderloin on top of toasted Cuban bread and served with mojo hollandaise and sofrito black beans.

Cuban BreadEggsButterSour Orange

Cuban BreadEggsButterSour Orange

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$98.00$24.50 per person

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Belgium Waffle

Delectable Belgium waffle with whipped ricotta, tomato jam, crispy prosciutto, and arugula.

FlourEggButterBaking Powder

FlourEggButterBaking Powder

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$132.00$33.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Southern Fried Lobster and Waffle

Sweet cornbread waffle with a Buttermilk fried lobster with a vanilla honey butter and Fresno Chili Hot Sauce.

Lobster TailFlourCornmealSugar

Lobster TailFlourCornmealSugar

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$178.00$44.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Appetizers

Burrata

Burrata, Stonefruit, Basil, Saba , Warm Bread

BurrataPeachPlumBasil

BurrataPeachPlumBasil

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$68.00$17.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Meatballs al Forno

Meatballs, tomato basil sauce, ricotta, warm bread

BeefPorkGarlicOnion

BeefPorkGarlicOnion

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$69.00$17.25 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Lump Crab Cakes

Lump Crab cakes, B+B Summer Squash, Red Pepper Butter, mustard seeds

Lump CrabEggMayoCracker Crumb

Lump CrabEggMayoCracker Crumb

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$74.00$18.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Salads

Wedge Salad

Traditional wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, bacon lardons, pickled red onions, tomato, and Jammy egg.

IcebergBlue CheeseButtermilkGarlic

IcebergBlue CheeseButtermilkGarlic

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$44.00$11.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Caesar Salad

Baby Romaine Leaf Caesar salad with rosemary croutons, parmesan cheese, anchovies, and black pepper.

RomaineRosemaryGarlicSourdough

RomaineRosemaryGarlicSourdough

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$49.00$12.25 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Bibb lettuce and Watercress Salad

Bib -watercress, radish, tomato, cured egg yolk, croutons, buttermilk dressing

Bib LettuceWatercressRadishEgg

Bib LettuceWatercressRadishEgg

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$51.00$12.75 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Cabernet Vinaigrette Spinach Salad

Baby Spinach, Blue cheese, roasted grapes, candied pecans, dressed with a cabernet vinaigrette.

Baby SpinachBlue CheesePecanRed Grapes

Baby SpinachBlue CheesePecanRed Grapes

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$56.00$14.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Avalon Meal Prep Event

MEal Prep

Love

Love

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$220.00$220.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Soups

Sweet Corn and Shrimp Soup

Sweet corn - shrimp , brown butter mushrooms , goat cheese

CornGarlicOnionShrimp

CornGarlicOnionShrimp

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$71.00$17.75 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Entrées

Roast Chicken Breast

Pan Roated Chicken Breast, Pan Sauce, Confit Garlic, Spinach, Mashed Yukon potato

Chicken BreatButterOlive OilGarlic

Chicken BreatButterOlive OilGarlic

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$122.00$30.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Berkshire Pork Rib Eye

Berkshire Pork Rib Eye, Speckled Grits, Mustard onions, Preserved tomatoes

Bone In Pork ChopGritsButterSweet Onions

Bone In Pork ChopGritsButterSweet Onions

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$154.00$38.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Atlantic Swordfish

Swordfish, Carolina Gold Rice, Stewed tomato & Okra

SwordfishTomatoOkraCarolina Gold Rice

SwordfishTomatoOkraCarolina Gold Rice

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$164.00$41.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

14 oz NY Strip

Cast Iron Seared NY Strip Steak, Vadalia Onion Potato Gratin, Asparagus, steak sauce

Strip SteakVadalia OnionCreamButter

Strip SteakVadalia OnionCreamButter

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$175.00$43.75 per person

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Cornmeal Dusted Snapper

Cornmeal Dusted Snapper, hominy- black eyed pea succotash , sweet corn purée

CornmealHominyBlack Eyed PeasBell Pepper

CornmealHominyBlack Eyed PeasBell Pepper

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$188.00$47.00 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Desserts

Lemon Brown Butter Tart

Lemon brown butter tart, pecan crust

SugarCreamRaspberryMint

SugarCreamRaspberryMint

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$63.00$15.75 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Blueberry Buckle

Warm Blueberry cake struesel , lemon poppy seed buttermilk ice cream

FlourSugarEggBaking Soda

FlourSugarEggBaking Soda

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$66.00$16.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Strawberry-Rhubarb, topped with black pepper biscuit, vanilla bean ice cream

StrawberryRhubarbSugarLemon

StrawberryRhubarbSugarLemon

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$78.00$19.50 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake, chocolate pretzel crust, citrus sugared strawberries

EggCreamCocoa PowderDark Chocolate

EggCreamCocoa PowderDark Chocolate

The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

$85.00$21.25 per person

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The price per person decreases as the group size increases.

Chef Specials

Experience curated culinary journeys with our themed, pre-fixed menus crafted by our chefs

Cocktail Party Hors d'oeurves

Having a holiday party, let Chef Mark take care of all the food while you get to enjoy your guest.

10 Two Bite Hors d'oeuvres 6 Platters & Bowls

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$366.00$61.00 per person

Brunch Family Style or Buffet

Brunch for any occasion Easter, Mothers Day, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower

5 Starters 4 Sides 2 Batters & Dough 4 Egg Dish

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$400.00$50.00 per person

Snacks, Snacks, and MORE Snacks

Fun food for any occasion

4 Dips 4 Sliders 3 Baked Wings 4 Chili and Toppings Bar

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$408.00$34.00 per person

Romantic Dinner for Two

Five Course Romantic dinner for two prepared in your home

1 First course 1 Salad 1 Pasta course 2 Entree choose one 1 Dessert

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$440.00$220.00 per person

Chef's Special Greek Dinner

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with our Chef's Special menu. Featuring authentic dishes made with the freshest ingredients, this menu offers a delightful culinary journey through the Mediterranean. Savor traditional mezze, hearty main courses, and a refreshing dessert, all crafted to perfection.

1 Mezze 1 Soup 1 Salad 3 Entree 1 Dessert

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$471.00$117.75 per person

Italian Family Style Feast

A delightful Italian family-style menu, perfect for sharing and savoring. Featuring classic dishes from antipasto to decadent desserts, embodying the true spirit of Italian dining.

2 Antipasto 3 Primo Pasta (Choose One) 4 Secondi Meat (Choose One) 4 Sides (Choose Two) 1 Dolce Dessert

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$911.00$227.75 per person

Gallery

A glimpse into the chef's delicious creations

Reviews

Hear what our happy customers are saying about this chef!

Customer Reviews

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Martita S.

February 15, 2026

mark was punctual, professional, kind, ajd cooked delicious food! highly recommend and we will definitely be using his services again!

Kerry A.

December 29, 2025

"Chef Mark was amazing! Our food was so so good." Thank you!

Dianna R.

October 26, 2025

Chef Mark made an incredible anniversary meal for my husband and I! He was prompt, polite, shared wonderful culinary stories and delivered a five star six course dinner. He knocked it our of the park! Highly recommend and we will definitely be asking for his services again!

Jessica P.

February 17, 2025

Maria R.

February 15, 2025

Mark was absolutely amazing. Our food was more than delicious and it’s presentation was gorgeous. mark was very warm and friendly and made our rimaticValentine’s dinner for two very memorable.

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About me

Chef Mark has been a professional chef for over 30 years and holds an AA in Culinary Arts. He was the Executive Chef of several 5-star resorts and Food & Beverage Director of a large convention hotel in Chicago. He has extensive experience in creating personalized menus, beverage pairings and cook...

5.0 17 jobs done

$200.00 Minimum order value

My Service Area

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Apopka, Florida

My Availability

August, 2026

About me

Chef Mark has been a professional chef for over 30 years and holds an AA in Culinary Arts. He was the Executive Chef of several 5-star resorts and Food & Beverage Director of a large convention hotel in Chicago. He has extensive experience in creating personalized menus, beverage pairings and cook...

5.0 17 jobs done

$200.00 Minimum order value

My Service Area

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Apopka, Florida

My Availability

August, 2026