Mike found that at Johnson & Wales University which lead him to an internship at Legal Seafood in Warwick, Rhode Island.
His love for the culinary world was blossoming and so was his expertise. Chef Mike then moved to Burlington, VT for a position at the Icehouse Restaurant. Once he felt it was time to sharpen his skills and resume, he moved to Sarasota, FL where he took on positions at favorite, local restaurants; The Sandbar on Anna Maria Island, The Longboat Key Club, and Tommy Bahamas on St. Armand’s Circle.
Chef Mike also spent 5 years in private jet catering with NetJets. This was where he learned that he loved the high end catering and servicing niche of the culinary world.
It gave him room to play with unique ingredients and let his imagination impress everyone’s taste buds.
Chef Mike began specializing in vegan, keto, vegetarian, and whole foods at Simon’s Coffee House.




Meet Chef Mike
As a Premier Private Chef in the beautiful Sarasota Bay Area, Chef Mike Donnerstag has been the go-to high end, custom caterer for businesses and families alike.
Known for his culinary expertise, experience with all sorts of events, and network with local small business owners in the industry