I have been an avid cook for over 25 years, but the dreaming began many years earlier.  My interest in all things culinary was sparked at the ripe age of seven when I received my first cookbook.  I devoured that book from cover to cover, dreaming about the meals I would create, planning menus, parties, and writing shopping lists.  But alas, my mom was a bit territorial in her kitchen.  Eventually I found myself standing in front of my own stove, feeling completely lost.  It was at this juncture that I rediscovered my joy and happily began my journey into the land of self-taught chefs.  I hoarded cookbooks and culinary magazines, reading them like novels (still do!).  My kitchen became my classroom.  Before long my kids, were reaping the rewards and suggesting that I should open a restaurant of my own.  I soon found that my love for cooking extended to the art of entertaining.   And so the story goes!

Becoming a Personal Chef was a natural evolution for me.  In my opinion, spending time enjoying good food with family and friends is one of life's cherished rewards.  With my husband immersed in his work as GM at Trio and my kids flying the coop I realized I was loosing my audience.  At the same time I was coming to the conclusion that my 20 plus years in the restaurant biz had played itself out.  I wasn't sure what I was going to do; I only knew that I wished to tap into my passions.  So I headed down the path that ultimately led to the creation of my Personal Chef business, "I Dream of Dinners." 

But enough about me!  What you really need to know is that I LOVE what I do!!  I love good food, I love making good food, and I really love sharing good food.  My goal is to get busy people back to the table, people like you who recognize the importance of wholesome meals but have other things to do besides plan, shop and cook.  My satisfaction comes from knowing that my clients are eating well and enjoying time to do the things that are important to them.

Personal Chef Gayle lives in Madeira with her husband Brett, and enjoys frequent visits from her hungry grown children, Kyle and Casey.  She is a proud member of The Personal Chef's Network, licensed, fully insured and certified in both food safety and handling.

Contact Chef Gayle @ Gayle@Idreamofdinners.com