The Emerald Coast’s Preferred Caterer
Destin Catering
Need delicious eats for the beach, boat, or even a private flight?
Hosting an office lunch or a special celebration on the Emerald Coast?
Or maybe you just want the perfect picnic for a day in the sand.
The Board Chef has your Destin catering needs covered—think of us as your culinary DJ, spinning the perfect bites to keep the good times going.
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Beach and Boat Spreads
Beach and boat food should be fun, delicious, and totally stress-free! Whether it’s a romantic getaway, a family reunion, Bachelorette Bash or a full-on friend fest, The Board Chef serves up effortless eats so you can soak up the Destin vibes and make unforgettable memories. Need suggestions for your Destin catering needs? Here are some ideas:
For Two: The Boogie Board – A dreamy, date-sized spread of imported & domestic cheeses, charcuterie, and all the tasty accoutrement extras.
For a Crowd: The Beach Picnic – Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Comeback Sauce, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce, zesty Salads, Fresh Fruit, and Housemade Cookies.
Go Big with The Board Chef Boards: Caprese Salad, Honey-Roasted Turkey Sandwiches, Hummus with Olives, and Veggies, Fresh Fruit, Steamed Shrimp and more!
Let us handle the feast while you enjoy the sun, sand, and gulf!
Destin’s Go-To for Office Feasts & Corporate Eats
The Board Chef is your top tier option for mixing with business and pleasure. Meetings, celebrations, open houses—whatever the occasion, The Board Chef makes office catering effortless (and way more fun). Because business is always better with great food!
Lunch Meetings– Our boxed lunches keep your team fueled and focused. Our boxes are packed with fresh made Sandwiches, side Salads, Chips and Housemade Cookies or Fudge Brownies.
Client Presentations– Impress them with a custom hot meal spread of Parmesan Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, roasted Vegetables, garden green Salad, Rolls with compound Butter and Housemade Desserts
Impress a crowd– Go with a one of a kind Cheese and Charcuterie Graze, your instant crowd-pleaser.
Use our Destin catering service to make your next office gathering deliciously easy!
Vacation Dining, Made for You
Grab-and-Go Food for Pool, Cabana or Boat
Relax, unwind, and let The Board Chef handle the food. Whether you need ready-to-serve meals for your beach house, a private chef for a special night in, or easy bites or a Cheese/Charcuterie Board and bottle of Wine for your arrival to the beach day, we’ve got you covered.
Private Chef Service– We’ll collaborate on your perfect menu, arrive ready to cook, set the table, serve an unforgettable meal, and clean up—so you don’t have to lift a finger. Enjoy menus including deliciousness such as Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Horseradish-Dijon Cream, jumbo dressed Shrimp, Housemade Crabcakes, and more.
Chef-prepared Meals, delivered- Enjoy gourmet meals without the hassle. Our drop-off meals are freshly prepared and ready to serve, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your vacation. Whether it’s a family dinner, a casual beachside lunch, or a stocked fridge for the week, we’ll create a custom menu to fit your cravings. Just heat (if needed), serve, and savor—no prep, no cleanup, just delicious food delivered straight to you
Share your cravings, and we’ll create a Destin Catering menu to match. Your only job? Soaking up every moment of your Emerald Coast vacation!
Annmarie
Redefining Destin Catering
Annmarie is the brains, hands and heart behind The Board Chef. Her passion lies in offering catering and private chef services that transform your home, vacation rental, or boat trip into an experience of a lifetime.
Annmarie’s special focus on artisan Cheese and Charcuterie has grown out a lifetime as chef, consultant and food service professional. In a world of culinary options, no food fits beach living better than grazing boards that delight all takers at home, work or on a boat.
“My goal is to bring in products that can’t be bought in the Destin area,” Annmarie says. “I have so much joy in calling the Emerald Coast my home. After a long and rewarding journey in the food industry, I’m grateful to have settled right here in the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area, doing what I love most – crafting unique and unforgettable food experiences.”
Recipient of Scarlett Magazine’s 2025 Chef of the Year, Annmarie and her team joyfully throw themselves into events small and large, collaborating with customers on the food, drink and serving solutions to make a memorable event. Annmarie makes Destin catering fun and delicious for all.
“It’s an honor to have the privilege of taking care of you right here on our beautiful beaches,” says Annmarie. ”Thank you for opening your homes, entrusting me with your business, and embracing The Board Chef. Your kindness and confidence mean the world, and I’m grateful to be your food artist, creating moments as unforgettable as our coastline.”