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Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano

Personal Chef & Mediterranean Diet Specialist | 38+ Years of Culinary Excellence

Welcome to my home page.

I am a certified chef specialized in transforming everyday eating into a structured, enjoyable system designed to support long-term health with consistency and simplicity. Operating under the MFL framework, I work independently directly in your home, applying the science-backed principles to your specific lifestyle, health goals, and personal preferences.

📍 I service the following area: Sarasota • Venice • Osprey • Nokomis • Lakewood Ranch • North Port • Englewood

My Mission

Make healthy eating structured, enjoyable, and effortless.

With over 38 years of professional culinary experience, I focus on removing complexity from nutrition so you can enjoy food that supports both your lifestyle and long-term well being.

🍽️ My Chef Services

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Local Chefs / Chef Giuseppe Urbano

Chef's Choice Weekly Program
The 28-Day Mediterranean System (Done For You)
Meals start at $15 each (5-meal weekly minimum)
  • 4-Week Rotating Menus: Continuous variety with fresh, internationally inspired recipes.
  • Structured Foundation: A daily meal plan designed to support healthy eating habits.
  • Fresh Preparation: Ready-to-eat meals packaged in safe, reusable containers with up to 7 days of freshness.
  • Nutrition Standards: Balanced whole-food meals aligned with The New Modern Mediterranean Diet.
  • Flexible Options: Upgrade to the high-protein New American 2025 (DGA) option, or adapt to your doctor’s recommendations.
  • Complete Convenience: A fully managed program. Just order and the Chef will do it all!
Perfect for individuals who want premium, science-backed nutrition without the time commitment of cooking.
ORDER THE WEEKLY PROGRAM
Personal Chef Service
Fully Customized Nutrition Support
Starting from $200+ per visit (Plus cost of groceries)
  • Bespoke Menu Design: A fully personalized service designed entirely around your health goals, preferences, and lifestyle.
  • In-Home Preparation: Professional in-home meal preparation or structured delivery.
  • Targeted Adjustments: Nutrition-focused meal planning tailored to specific dietary requirements.
  • Holistic Care: Full culinary and lifestyle support directly from the Executive Chef.
Ideal for busy professionals, families, and individuals seeking deeply personalized nutrition and culinary care.
VIEW DETAILS & SUBMIT REQUEST
Private Cooking Classes
Learn Mediterranean Cooking with a Pro
Starting from $100/hour (Minimum 3 hours)
  • Hands-On Experience: Learn how to prepare structured Mediterranean meals in your own kitchen.
  • Practical Techniques: Master professional cooking methods that simplify daily meal prep.
  • Ingredient Mastery: Learn the secrets of premium ingredient selection and preparation.
  • Nutritional Principles: Understand the science behind building balanced, longevity-focused meals.
Available for individuals, couples, or small groups looking to bring the Mediterranean lifestyle into their own hands.
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⭐ Why Clients Trust Chef Giuseppe Urbano

✔ 38+ years of international culinary experience
✔ Over 2 million meals served
✔ Classical Italian culinary training + hospitality leadership
✔ Executive roles in world-class kitchens and fine dining
✔ Award-winning chef (People’s Choice Award, 2019)
✔ Certified Food Safety Manager (highest industry standard)
✔ Specialized in Mediterranean nutrition and Culinary Medicine principles

👉 Every meal is built on professional discipline and culinary precision.

🍃 Culinary Philosophy

Food should support life—not complicate it.

Every meal I prepare is designed to be:

  • simple

  • enjoyable

  • structured

  • aligned with long-term health principles

My Professional Highlights & Expertise

My culinary journey is built on a strong foundation of classical Italian training, international experience, and modern nutritional science.

🇮🇹 Heritage & Origin
Born and trained in Italy, with a deep understanding of the Mediterranean lifestyle—where food is both tradition and long-term health.

🎓 Academic Foundation
Graduate of a five-year Italian Culinary & Hotel Management Institute with advanced training in culinary science and nutrition balance.

🌍 Global Fine Dining Experience
Over 35 years in professional kitchens, including executive roles in world-class establishments such as Walt Disney World, Hotel Brun Milano, and leading Florida fine-dining restaurants.

🏆 Award-Winning Chef
Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2019 Top Chef Competition.

Advanced Specializations & Safety Standards

I believe a personal chef should also be a guardian of your health.

• Specialized in dietary management and structured meal preparation
• Expertise in translating nutrition into practical, enjoyable meals
• Certified Food Safety Manager (National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Cert.No. 21897991, Exp. 12/15/2027))
• Ensuring the highest standards in hygiene, safety, and food quality

👉 Explore My Credentials in Detail

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel

An newsletter page titled "In the Spotlight" featuring Giuseppe Urbano, a senior living top chef, celebrating his award for the People's Choice. The page includes a photo of Giuseppe in a chef's hat holding an award plaque, smaller images of him cooking and the award, and a team photo. Additionally, there is a recipe for Exotic Mushroom Risotto.
  • The 28-Day Mediterranean System (Done For You)

    This is my signature in-home chef service, built on the scientific foundation of The New Modern Mediterranean Diet. I provide a simple, effortless way to eat well with professionally prepared international gourmet meals—without the stress of meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, or guesswork.

    This premium service follows the same structured DIY 28-Day Health Transformation program—but fully cooked, portioned, and prepared for you. Every meal is designed to support long-term health, consistency, and enjoyment while bringing the authentic Mediterranean lifestyle directly into your home.

    💵 Pricing

    Meals start at $15 each
    (A 5-meal weekly minimum applies)

    What You Receive

    ✔ 4-Week Rotating Menus
    Continuous variety with fresh, internationally inspired recipes.

    ✔ Structured Weekly Foundation
    A 5-meal daily meal plan designed to support healthy daily eating habits.

    ✔ Fresh Weekly Meal Preparation
    Ready-to-eat meals prepared fresh each week and packaged in safe, reusable containers with up to 7 days of refrigerated freshness.

    ✔ Mediterranean Nutrition Standards
    Balanced whole-food meals aligned with The New Modern Mediterranean Diet model.

    ✔ Flexible Nutrition Options
    Updated weekly menu to the high-protein New American (DGA 2025) or your doctor’s recommendations.

    ✔ Complete Convenience
    A fully managed program designed to simplify healthy eating and support long-term lifestyle habits. Just order and the Chef will do-it-all!

    Perfect for individuals who want a premium, science-backed nutrition program without the time commitment of cooking.

    👉 LEARN MORE AND ORDER MEALS

  • 2. Personal Chef Service

    Fully Customized Nutrition Support

    A fully personalized in-home chef service designed around your health goals, preferences, and lifestyle. I create and prepare meals personalized to your health goals, preferences, and lifestyle.

    Includes:

    • Custom weekly menu design
    • In-home meal preparation or structured delivery
    • Nutrition-focused adjustments
    • Full culinary and lifestyle support

    Ideal for busy professionals, families, and individuals seeking personalized nutrition.

    Chef Service Fee starting from $200+ per visit

    👉 VIEW PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE DETAILS AND SUBMIT A REQUEST

  • Learn Mediterranean Cooking with a Professional Chef

    Hands-on cooking experiences designed to teach you how to prepare structured Mediterranean meals at home.

    You will learn:

    • Practical cooking techniques
    • Ingredient selection and preparation
    • Mediterranean nutrition principles
    • How to build balanced meals simply

    Available for individuals, couples, or small groups.

    Starting from $100/hour (minimum 3 hours)

    👉 VIEW DETAILS AND ENQUIRE

The Mediterranean diet recipes I enjoy the most!