ServSafe Certified · Bilingual EN/ES · 18 Cuisines

Where Soul
Meets Technique

Chef Will is state-certified in culinary arts and kitchen management, bilingual, and trained across 18+ world cuisines. Whether you're navigating gluten-free, vegan, or allergen-safe needs, Chef Will speaks your language — literally and culinarily. Serving the Hampton Roads community: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Williamsburg.

📞 (706) 251-4370
Fish en papillote
Virginia Beach · Norfolk · Chesapeake · Williamsburg
Italy Italian
Spain Spanish
France French
Mexico Mexican
Caribbean Caribbean
Mediterranean Mediterranean
Japan Asian
USA American Southern
Bilingual Bilingual EN · ES
Location Virginia Beach · Norfolk · Chesapeake · Williamsburg
YouTube: @williegoodfood

What I Offer

Services tailored
for you

Every engagement begins with a free consultation — because great food starts with understanding you, your guests, and your vision.

Personal Chef
Personal Chef

In-home cooking for individuals, couples, and families. Weekly meal prep, special occasions, or ongoing culinary support — restaurant-quality food in your home.

✓ Free Consultation Included
Catering
Personalized Catering

Custom menus for your event — from intimate dinner parties to large corporate gatherings. Every detail thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented.

✓ Free Consultation Included
Events
Event Food & Planning

Full-service event food planning from concept to execution. Menu curation, logistics, staffing coordination, and on-site culinary management for seamless events.

✓ Free Consultation Included
Consulting
Hospitality Consulting

Strategic consulting for food businesses drawing on 16 years in restaurant management and tech. Menu development, kitchen workflow, and staff training.

✓ Free Consultation Included
Menu Design
Menu Design

Creative menu development and design for restaurants, pop-ups, and special events. Balanced, seasonal menus that reflect your brand, dietary needs, and culinary vision.

✓ Free Consultation Included
Allergen
Allergen & Dietary Planning

Specialized menus for celiac, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-restricted guests. Safe, delicious, and never an afterthought — backed by lived expertise since 2001.

✓ Free Consultation Included

Transparent Pricing

Investment in exceptional dining

Every event is unique. The prices below are starting points — final pricing depends on guest count, menu complexity, travel, and duration. All packages include a free consultation.

Meal Planning
$15 per individual meal
Weekly meal prep & planning
  • In-home meal preparation
  • Weekly meal prep packages
  • Custom menu planning
  • Grocery sourcing included
  • Dietary accommodations
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Consulting & Menu Design
Contact for Pricing
Custom quote per project
  • Restaurant menu development
  • Kitchen workflow consulting
  • Staff training programs
  • Hospitality strategy
  • Allergen protocol design
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📍 Serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Williamsburg · Available for travel nationwide · Free consultations for all services

Signature Experience
Chef's Table
Experience

An intimate dining event where guests are seated as Chef Will crafts a bespoke multi-course tasting menu before their eyes — course by course, story by story. Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, corporate retreats, and unforgettable celebrations.

Tailored to your event,
guest count & menu
Pricing based on course count, guest count & menu selection
  • Multi-course menu
  • Live preparation in your kitchen
  • Wine & beverage pairing guidance
  • Chef's commentary with each course
  • Intimate groups of 2–12 guests
  • Gluten-free & allergen-safe options
  • Custom printed menu keepsake
  • Full kitchen cleanup included
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Cuisine Specialties

A world of flavors, one chef

From Puerto Rican sofrito to classical French beurre blanc — 18+ culinary traditions, one chef, zero compromises.

Italy
Italian
Spain
Spanish
France
French
Germany
German
Austria
Austrian
Mexico
Mexican
Caribbean
Caribbean
Americas
Central & South American
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
USA
American Southern
Seafood
Mid-Atlantic
China
Chinese
Japan
Japanese
Korea
Korean
Thailand
Thai
India
Indian
Russia
Russian
Czech Republic
Czech
Vegan
Vegan & Plant-Based
Extensive experience crafting vibrant, satisfying vegan menus with full flavor and creativity.
Gluten-Free
Celiac & Gluten-Free
Chef Will has lived with Celiac disease since 2001 — gluten-free cooking is personal, not performative.
Allergen
Allergen Prevention
Rigorous cross-contamination protocols and allergen awareness built into every kitchen workflow.
Bilingual
🌍 BILINGUAL EN · ES
Fluent in English and Spanish — serving diverse communities with warmth and full communication.
Chef Will in the kitchen, food ready to serve

About Chef Will

Where Soul Meets Technique

Born on the banks of the Savannah River in Augusta, GA, and raised by Puerto Rican parents, Chef Will grew up understanding that the kitchen isn't just where meals are made — it's where stories are told, where family gathers, and where love is served on a plate. That early understanding of what food means to people became the foundation of everything he does today.

William spent 16 years building expertise across three industries — technology, restaurant management, and professional culinary arts — developing a rare combination of precision, creativity, and operational mastery. Classically trained and ServSafe Certified, Chef Will has mastered 18+ world cuisines, from the bold spices of the Caribbean to the refined technique of classical French cooking.

In 2001, a Celiac disease diagnosis changed not just how Chef Will eats — but how he cooks for everyone. What began as a personal challenge became a professional superpower. Today he brings unmatched depth to gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-conscious cooking — not as a limitation, but as a creative challenge he genuinely loves. Every guest deserves to eat beautifully.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Chef Will serves Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Williamsburg with warmth, professionalism, and a deep belief that great food is the ultimate act of hospitality. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a celebration for two hundred — every plate carries the same intention: to make you feel at home.

Certified ServSafe Certified Bilingual Bilingual EN · ES GF Celiac & GF Expert Allergen Allergen Specialist
16+
Years Experience
18+
Cuisines Mastered
3
Industries

Client Reviews

What people are saying

Trusted by clients across Hampton Roads — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Williamsburg.

★★★★★

"Chef Will transformed our dinner party into an unforgettable experience. The food was restaurant-quality, the presentation was stunning, and he handled every dietary restriction with ease. Our guests are still talking about it."

S.M.
Sarah M.
Virginia Beach, VA
★★★★★

"As someone with Celiac disease I'm always nervous about eating at events. Chef Will understood immediately — no cross-contamination, no guesswork, just incredible gluten-free food that tasted better than anything I've had in years."

J.R.
James R.
Chesapeake, VA
★★★★★

"We hired Chef Will for our corporate luncheon — 40 guests with a mix of vegan, halal, and allergy requirements. He handled everything flawlessly. Professional, creative, and the food was absolutely outstanding."

D.L.
Diana L.
Norfolk, VA

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Recipes & Tips

From the Kitchen

Seasonal recipes, culinary tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from Chef Will.

Gluten-Free

5 Gluten-Free Pasta Swaps That Actually Taste Amazing

Living with Celiac since 2001, Chef Will shares his go-to substitutions that won't sacrifice texture or flavor.

May 2026 · 4 min read
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Seasonal

Spring Entertaining: A 3-Course Menu for 8 Guests

From a light citrus ceviche to a herb-crusted lamb, this spring menu is designed to impress without stressing the host.

Apr 2026 · 5 min read
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Tips

How to Stock a Pantry Like a Professional Chef

The 20 pantry staples Chef Will never runs out of — and how to use them to cook 50+ meals without a grocery run.

Mar 2026 · 3 min read
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Caribbean

Jerk Chicken: The Right Way to Build Flavor Overnight

Authentic jerk is all about the marinade and the patience. Chef Will walks through every step of this Caribbean classic.

Feb 2026 · 6 min read
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Get in Touch

Let's create something unforgettable together

Every great dining experience starts with a conversation. Reach out to discuss your vision — all consultations are completely free. Chef Will is available for travel and serves clients locally and nationwide.

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What Clients Are Saying

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Personal Chef & Private Catering — Hampton Roads, Virginia

WillieGoodFood provides personal chef services, private dinner party catering, weekly meal prep, and full-service event catering throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia. Chef Will — William Gabriel Pereira — is a state-certified culinarian, ServSafe Certified, and bilingual in English and Spanish, specializing in 18+ world cuisines.

Whether you need a personal chef in Virginia Beach for a weekly meal plan, a private caterer in Norfolk for a corporate luncheon, a gluten-free chef in Chesapeake for an allergen-safe dinner party, or an experienced private chef in Williamsburg for a special celebration — Chef Will brings restaurant-quality food directly to your table.

With over 16 years of experience across technology, restaurant management, and professional culinary arts, and a personal Celiac diagnosis that turned into a professional specialty, Chef Will is Hampton Roads' most versatile and experienced personal chef for gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and allergen-conscious cooking.

Areas Served

Chef Will is based in Hampton Roads and travels throughout the region — including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, and Hampton, VA. Out-of-area events are available upon request; travel fees may apply for locations outside the Hampton Roads metro area.

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