ORLANDO BEST PERSONAL CHEF
About: Chef John Procacci
My dream was always to be a great chef, early on my grandfather inspired me and taught me our famous family Italian recipes; passed down from generations. After graduating high school my grandfather encouraged me to go into the U.S. Navy, to start my culinary career. After finishing the Navy Culinary program, I quickly ascended from assistant galley cook to the Admiral's Private Chef. This was an amazing time during my career; because, this is where I first learned the art of fine dining; while serving dignitaries all over the world. With an honorable discharged, I went to college and received a degree in Hospitality Management and landed a position as Chef Tournade at Arthur's 27 (5 Star - 5 Diamond Award Winning Restaurant) where a famous chef took me under his wings, just like my Grandfather and help me fine tune my culinary skills.
During this time, I always had an interest in nutrition, than an incredible opportunity arose and was promoted as the first "Spa-Chef" at Walt Disney's Buena Vista Palace Resort and Spa. As Spa Chef I developed healthy recipes and trained chefs throughout the company; so Disney's guest could have a healthy dinning alternative. I was than recruited as the Executive Chef for a natural food restaurant chain, with nine locations. It was here where he started getting a lot of request for special diets (gluten, dairy, vegan, etc.) and created meals for customers with food allergies and special diets. When I saw the demand was so great, I decided to open Healthy Chef Creations, the first customizable fresh organic nationwide meal delivery service. It started small throughout Central Florida but quickly grew nationwide. During this time, I developed the first fully customizable fresh organic meal program for families, seniors, pregnant mothers, professional athletes, that catered to special dietary restrictions and diets.
In 2014, I sold the business because it was to stressful on my family and now I enjoy being Orlando's Best Personal Chef for families on vacation or wanting a catered dinner party or needing a private chef throughout Central Florida. Looking back, I now see the hand of God directing me and giving me this gift to serve others.
Chef John Procacci
Personal Chef
Private Chef John Procacci
Award-winning Chef John Procacci has been a professional chef in the Orlando area for over 25 years and has a reputation of excellence. He has a gift for culinary arts and loves serving delicious healthy cuisine. During his career, he has won numerous culinary awards for his healthy inspired cuisine and has been a featured chef on The Food Network, Health, Self & Newsweek Magazines.
- The FOOD Network - Awarded "Best Taste" Florida Chefs 2001
- HEALTH Magazine - Featured Chef Awarded "Best Taste" 2009
- NEWSWEEK Magazine - Featured Chef Awarded "Best Taste" 2007
- SELF Magazine - Featured The Healthy Chef 2009
- USA TODAY - Featured "Glutten Free" Chef
- Orlando Magazine - Featured Healthy Chef, Healthy Eating Article along with Dr. OZ (see below) 2008
- Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine 2009- Featured Chef, Wellness Articles
- SPIRIT Magazine - Featured Healthy Chef 2011
- Road & Travel Magazine - Featured Chef
- Chanel 6 NEWS - Cooking Class on Weight Loss Link to Video
- Earth Times Magazine- Featured Organic Chef
- Orlando Sentinel - Featured Chef 2005
- Golden Palm Award - 1999, 2000, & 2001
- The Foodie Award “Best Vegetarian” 2000, 2001
- The Best of Orlando “Best Vegetarian” 1999, 2000, 2001
- FOX NEWS - On-going Healthy Lunch Cooking Segments
- Food Magazine “First Spa Chef” at Walt Disney Buena Vista Palace 1997
- Received celebrity endorsements from NBA stars Grant Hill, Shaquille O'Neal, and professional golfer David Leadbetter.
- USN Admiral Award of Excellence while Captains Private Chef, 1991
- Nutrition and Wellness, American Health Science University
- AA Degree in Hospitality Management
- AA Degree in Culinary Arts School, United States Navy