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.

06/17/2026

We just have a few spaces left for the rest of our Kids Cooking Summer Camp. Be sure to reserve before all spaces are full! We look forward to cooking with your kids!

🧑‍🍳 Our Junior Chefs had fun cooking so many great mouthwatering recipes at cooking summer camp this week! Here is a sam...
06/12/2026

🧑‍🍳 Our Junior Chefs had fun cooking so many great mouthwatering recipes at cooking summer camp this week! Here is a sampling of some of those items. Don't they look delicious? 😋

We have a few spots left if your kid wants to join us. Check out our website to register.

👨‍🍳Our summer camp kids had a great time cooking with us last week. They learned a lot of new skills they can use at hom...
06/09/2026

👨‍🍳Our summer camp kids had a great time cooking with us last week. They learned a lot of new skills they can use at home. If your kid wants to join us in July or the first week of August, we have a few spots left. Don't wait as we expect them to sell out soon.

06/04/2026

👨‍🍳Our Week 1 Cooking Summer Camp Campers have been busy making strawberry snack cakes, noodle salad, coconut shrimp and more! And messes! 😂 But they do clean up when they are done.
We are having a lot of fun and look forward to seeing our other campers soon.

Did you miss out on registering? June is full but we have spaces for the rest of the weeks. Our camp is in Dunedin and is held from 9am-12pm. Visit our website to register.

06/01/2026

Our past and present Young Chefs would do great applying for this!

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.

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639 Edgewater Drive
Dunedin, FL
34698

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