Acclaimed Chef Delivers Delicious Dishes Direct From Your Home Kitchen

NAPLES, Fla. - Nov. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Imagine having the ability to indulge in a meal reminiscent of that served by The Four Season or other luxury hotels, yet from the comfort of your own home kitchen. Chef Daryll Hersche now makes it possible thanks to a new edible enterprise known as “Your Epicurean Affair.”  Describing his services as a combination between a cooking class and culinary encounter, Chef Hersche says Your Epicurean Affair provides customers with an opportunity to either learn new recipes and cooking techniques, or simply revel in a home repast prepared by an expert who has tastefully catered to some of the world’s most discerning appetites. “It’s not Meals-on-Wheels or Gourmet-on-the-Go, rather a delicious meal prepared right within your home,” explains Chef Hersche.

   With themed menus ranging from Guilty Pleasures and Italian Amore to Heart Healthy cuisine and more, Chef Hersche says customers have included married couples and girls-night-out type gatherings who come to Your Epicurean Affair because they’re looking for something fun and flavorful to do.

     “There’s occasion when ladies get together to have drinks and maybe create some artwork. In my case, they’re still enjoying drinks, but also learning how to prepare a meal they can either eat or share with someone they love,” says Chef Hersche. He notes meeting many young newlyweds or soon-to-be-married who are often concerned about they’re cooking skills or simply wanting to expand on their culinary talents. “I help them appreciate that cooking is fun and fulfilling, in fact, preparing a meal and enjoying it with your spouse is among the most romantic things you can routinely do together as a couple. Like a good marriage, a good meal with good company is something never to be taken for granted.”

   Of course, Chef Hersche also notes that some customers have no appetite for cooking lessons, they’re only interest is the meal. “People are too busy to cook or too tired of experiencing the same ol’ thing, I help expose them to new flavors, new dishes in a way that is convenient and non-demanding, they just leave the cooking to me.”

Originally from Ontario, Canada, Chef Hersche’ culinary career began in an Italian restaurant within his hometown of Windsor. His passion to experience all kinds of international cuisine has prompted a lifetime of travel and an impressive legacy as a professional chef.

    He eventually joined Hilton Hotels where he went on to oversee dining operations in destinations like Israel, Switzerland, Canada and the United States. His culinary and hospitality knowledge was further cultivated over a five year stint working with the Four Seasons Hotels. Chef Hersche later joined the famous Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hilton Turtle Bay where over an 11-year tenure he was promoted through the ranks from Executive Sous-Chef to Executive Chef before ultimately emerging as Director of Food & Beverage. Later, Centerplate offered Chef Hersche the position of General Manager of the renowned Neal Blaisdell Center where he hosted events for a notable list of political dignitaries and famous entertainers.

    During his international journeys, Chef Hersche fondly recalls the profound impact of experiencing the hospitality of nomadic Bedouin tribes while dining in tents among the Negev Desert. “Experiences like that reinforced my awareness of how every culture is infused with its own flavors, method of meal preparation and signature recipes, and no matter whether you’re sitting around a dining room table or on a blanket beneath the desert sky, something special happens when you break bread, share a drink and conversation over the course of a meal. Food has a unique way of bringing people together and enriching the quality of our lives. Through Your Epicurean Affair, I’m striving to share my culinary expertise in a way that is entertaining, informative and helpful to others,” he says.

    Chef Hersche only relocated from Hawaii to Southwest Florida several months ago, but has since assumed role as lecturer on culinary subjects with Hodges University Lifelong Learning Program. He initially envisioned taking on a position among the region’s thriving hospitality industry before resolving to launch Your Epicurean Affair.  As Chef Hersche explains, “I love cooking, but I also love teaching, Your Epicurean Affair allows me to do both.”

To register for a cooking class or in home dinner services with Your Epicurean Affair, contact Chef Daryll Hersche by phone at 808-216-1900, or by email at epicureanaffair@gmail.com. For more information, visit Online at www.yourepicureanaffair.com.