Private Chef Lucia Martinez Solis

I was born into the kitchen of Fiesta, my family’s world-renowned gourmet restaurant in Lima, Peru. Growing up within one of the country’s most prestigious dining legacies, I developed an instinctive mastery of high-end seafood and premium proteins from a young age. While my foundation was built on traditional secrets passed down by my grandmother, my craft has been refined over 8 years of professional experience, including the last 4 years serving private clients and top-tier restaurants in Vancouver. I bridge the gap between the bold, rhythmic flavours of my family’s roots and the clean, seasonal elegance of the West Coast. When you book a dinner with me, you are inviting a lifetime of Peruvian culinary history into your home, executed with modern Vancouver flair and professional excellence.

For me, cooking is...

The art of transformation and celebration of cultures. Honor, happiness and memories.

I learned to cook at...

My grandmother's side, where I first discovered the soul of Peru. Today, I've refined that legacy into professional, high-end West Coast fusion.

A cooking secret...

Absolute respect for the ingredient. My secret is using ancestral Peruvian methods to elevate the natural quality of BC's best seasonal products.

My menus

The Chef’s Signature: Andes to Coast

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The Pacific Fire Tiradito. Sashimi-grade BC Steelhead Trout, house-cured and served in a vibrant, citrus-forward Amber Chili 'Leche de Tigre.' The chilies are flambéed to unlock a subtle smokiness and accompanied with crispy andean corn & plantain chips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

The Causa Tasting Flight. A trio of delicate potato terrines featuring three distinct profiles: Traditional pulled chicken with lime, chilled Panko prawn, and a sophisticated Ahi Tuna 'Acevichado'

MAIN COURSE

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12-Hour Peruvian Braised Short Ribs (Asado de Tira) Succulent beef short ribs slow-cooked for 12 hours in a traditional reduction of Panca chili, red wine, and secret Peruvian spices until fork-tender. Served over a silky roasted garlic potato purée

Wok-Seared ‘Lomo Saltado’ with Huancaina Linguine The ultimate Peruvian soul food. Prime beef tenderloin strips wok-seared with red onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. Served over linguine tossed in a rich, creamy Huancaina sauce (yellow chili and cheese)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Single-Origin Peruvian Cacao Fudgy Brownie. A decadent 40% Peruvian cacao brownie served with artisanal Lucuma ice cream a rare Andean fruit with notes of maple and caramel

Traditional Heritage: The Classic Comfort

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The Pacific Fire Tiradito. Sashimi-grade BC Steelhead Trout, house-cured and served in a vibrant, citrus-forward Amber Chili 'Leche de Tigre.' The chilies are flambéed to unlock a subtle smokiness and accompanied with crispy andean corn & plantain chips

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Papa a la Huancaina, tender potatoes smothered in a rich, velvety cheese and yellow chilli sauce

Street-Food Elegance, Anticuchero glazed chicken wings inspired on the classic Peruvian anticuchos

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Heritage 'Arroz con Pollo. A cornerstone of Peruvian homes. Fragrant rice cooked in a concentrated cilantro and dark beer broth with bell peppers and peas, topped with a tender, juicy chicken leg and traditional red onion salsa

Ají de Gallina’ Stew. A sophisticated, velvet-textured shredded chicken stew in a golden yellow chili and walnut sauce. This classic is served with steamed Yukon Gold potatoes, botija olives, and fluffy jasmine rice

DESSERT

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The Peruvian Combinado. Mazamorra Morada (purple corn compota) served alongside a traditional cinnamon-infused Arroz con Leche

The Pacific Bounty

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The Ceviche Trilogy. A tasting flight of three distinct Leche de Tigres: Classic lime & cilantro, fiery Rocoto pepper, and vibrant Charred Ají amarillo

* Crispy Humboldt Squid with house-made artisanal tartar sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

The Royal Prawn Causa. A sophisticated, multi-layered lime-infused potato terrine. Generously filled with a creamy prawn cocktail salad, fresh avocado and crowned with golden, panko-crusted jumbo prawns

MAIN COURSE

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Charred 'Anticuchero' Octopus. Tender grilled octopus marinated in traditional panca chili glaze. Served with butter-roasted potatoes and seasonal greens

Pacific Coast Seafood Rice. A festive Peruvian-style rice, slow-cooked in a concentrated house-made bisque of roasted shells and chili. Loaded with jumbo prawns, tender scallops, calamari, and mussels. Finished with red onion 'Salsa Criolla'

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lime Blossom Tart. A refined Peruvian lime curd in a buttery crust, topped with scorched Italian meringue and citrus zest