Chef
Kayla Pfeiffer
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Naples, Florida, United States
i. Biography
Kayla Pfeiffer is the chef and owner of Bicyclette Cookshop in Naples, Florida. Her cooking centers on Seasonal New American cuisine, with fresh Gulf seafood, locally sourced ingredients, and modern culinary techniques. The through-line is technical precision with a playful high-low sensibility, grounded in Florida's agricultural landscape and shaped by global influences.
Coming Up
Kayla Pfeiffer trained at Culinary Institute of America.
Where They Are Now
At Bicyclette Cookshop, Pfeiffer works from Naples and leads a kitchen built around seasonality, Gulf seafood, and local sourcing. Her approach treats technique as structure, not ornament, and leaves room for contrast: polished execution, regional produce, global influence, and a high-low wit that keeps the food direct rather than rigid. Her view of food also connects cooking to care: "Health wasn’t about restriction or rules; it was about attention."
Signature
Kayla's signature dishes include Wagyu Smashburger, Snapper Ceviche, and Caviar with Bugles.
In Their Words “Health wasn’t about restriction or rules; it was about attention.” “Cooking became a lifestyle, not just a job.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Kayla
What is Kayla Pfeiffer's current role?
As of 2026, Kayla Pfeiffer is Chef and Owner.
Where did Kayla Pfeiffer train or study?
Kayla Pfeiffer trained at Culinary Institute of America.
What is Kayla Pfeiffer known for?
Seasonal New American cuisine with fresh Gulf seafood, locally sourced ingredients, and modern culinary techniques.
