Maine's Private Chef
Bringing fine dining to your home while prioritizing locally sourced ingredients
Our Mission:
We are dedicated to crafting elevated culinary experiences that celebrate sustainability, regenerative farming, and locally sourced ingredients. Our mission is to nourish and delight our clients with dishes that honor the natural bounty of our region.
Join me in savoring the true taste of Maine, where every bite tells a story of care, community, and conscious living.
Private Chef Services
Enjoy a full service elevated experience, with customized menus to your food preferences, locally sourced ingredients, all while utilizing sustainable practices.
Amanda Palma
Amanda is a private chef and artisan baker in Maine, she creates exceptional, locally sourced meals tailored to your needs. From private dining and meal prep to gourmet desserts and cooking classes, her services bring refined, seasonal cuisine to your table.
Posted on kelly gilbertTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amanda and Emma were absolutely incredible!! We were so impressed with how professional, personable and talented they were. Not only did they cook a beautiful 4 course meal, but they supplied everything needed and even cleaned up afterwards. Highly recommend!!Posted on Beth JacksonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, talented, and incredibly accommodating, Chef Amanda Palma made our stay in Maine so memorable. From the table setting to the delicious variety of appetizers, to a meal that truly rivaled any restaurant experience AND the dessert, she delivered.The local ingredients were delectable, to say the least. From appetizers to dessert our entire group savored each bite! Thanks again Amanda for making our birthday celebration so special.Posted on Tracey SpruceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've had the pleasure of enjoying Amanda's cooking at friends' homes, and now that we hosted our own Amanda experience, we're hooked. The entire booking and planning process was easy and professional. After one conversation, Amanda came up with a menu that couldn't have been more perfect. She arrived at our home with fresh flowers and got right to work. As always, the food was divine. And here's one of the best parts: Amanda does all the dishes and leaves your kitchen more spotless than when she arrived. I highly recommend her private chef service!Posted on Jamie LuongoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had the pleasure of working with Amanda for a bachelorette weekend in Portland, ME and it was incredible from start to finish. Amanda is extremely professional, friendly and responsive during the planning stages. She took all allergies and preferences into consideration when curating the menu and adjusted for any requests along the way. The presentation of all the food during our evening was beautiful not to mention absolutely delicious!! Amanda nailed the entire menu and I would definitely use her services in the future!Posted on Jill Dube HartTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was fortunate to experience Amanda’s talents at a friend’s dinner party. To say the food was amazing is an understatement. Everything she served was exceptional with beautiful presentation. Highly recommend her for any occasion.Posted on Susan SchraftTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an amazing surprise! I found Amanda on Yelp as I was looking for a light meal for a 30 person party. We collaborated on the meal and it was superb and I and my guests can be food snobs! Lobster bisque, butternut squash soup with crème fraiche and chestnuts, homemade pumpkin ice cream cones and chocolate cake…plus others! Amanda and Andrea were unobtrusive, professional and cleaned everything up beautifully! This was a great alternative to the usual catering companies!Posted on Emily WilkeyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Amanda for a private birthday dinner this past weekend, and she was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, Amanda was professional and organized. Every dish she created was delicious — beautifully presented and full of flavor. She made the entire experience feel effortless, allowing our family to relax and truly enjoy the celebration. You can tell she puts her heart into her cooking. Highly recommend Amanda for any special occasion — we’re already thinking about when to book again!Posted on Sarah Da SilvaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amanda was absolutely amazing! She was super professional arrived on time and finished dinner for 19 people. The food was delicious and flavorful! Came to Maine for a Bachelorette trip and this was the perfect addition!Posted on Stacey ZeranteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had Amanda come cook for our group of 10 moms on vacation in Portland and she was incredible. The food and service was 10/10. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a delicious meal and lovely dining experience! Thank you Amanda (+team)!Posted on Jared SawyerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amanda worked with us for 4 months after we welcomed a baby and didn’t have to bandwidth to cook meals! She prepared some really amazing dishes that we could reheat and really saved our sanity with a newborn! Couldn’t recommend her enough for dinner parties or meal prep!