Private Chef
Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.
Enjoy the experience
There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.
Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.
How it works
Personalize your request
Receive menu proposals
Get chatty with your chefs
Book your experience
Enjoy!
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11496 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Costa Rica
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Gazpacho de tomate nice and fresh
Sopa de melón y prosciutto coto
Bread with olive oil and balsamic vinager
Satracetti, beff finely sliced with parm cheese, rosemary, garlic, balsamic vinager, olive oil and pepper
Gnoqiis with creamy sauce
Fritata con pomodoro sauce
Tabla de fiambres
Canelones rellenos de ricota y espinaca en salsa cremosa de queso
Veccio: nice and fresh lemon capers, withe wine sauce, aubergine and potatoes
Lenguini arrabiata with mussels
Paquieri pecorino with sherry tomato's, red wine and onions sauce
Spaghetti bolognesa
Carlota de limón y melocoton
Tiramizu
Crostata
Pan a cotta with berries sauce
Mixed chips with roasted peppers dip
Watermelon kiss. welcome mocktail
Octopus ceviche, fresh and nice mix of grilled palm hearth, avocado, tomato pure, lime, red onion, cilantro and a spicy touch
Mango and shrimps ceviche i orange acevichada sauce with cilantro and red onion. algo fresco que querrás que no se termine
Vuelve a la vida ceviche. nice and fseh mis of seafood with fresh vegetables and really nice and sour salsa tradicional costarricense. que te hará volver a la vida en cada cucharada
Shrimp tacos it's a nice combination of lettuce mango coconut relish and chipotle mayo rice and beans on the side
Crispy tacos, very nice and crispy fish finges in a flour tortilla with cilantro mayo, avocado, lettuce and microgreens with poppy seeds dressing on the top rice and beans on the side
Grilled fish, fresh pico de gallo, lettuce, garlic sauce rice and beans on the side
Coconut breaded season fish, menier sauce or sacmpy sauce, mixed green salad with passion fruit dressing, fries and home made mayo recipe
Fried milk with vanilla creamy sauce
Banana flambe with ice cream
Costarican jalea made with seasonal fruits
Mixed chips, guacamole and pico de gallo
Calamary salad, macadamia, red onion, lettuce, orange dressing, cherri tomato's
Skirt steak salad, romano lettuce, grill tomatillo verde dressing, tortilla corn chips and red onions
Mixed green salad, sweet corn, coconut breaded shrimps, passion fruit dressing
Caramelized nuts, lettuce, wild berries dressing and pineapple
Surf n turf, mash, sauted veggies, green beans, caramelized carrots with orange juice and sherry tomato's
Mahi mahi menier sauce with thousand leaves potatoes, half zuchinny stuffed with corn and plan heart
Red snapper, avocado rice, coconut creamy sauce, corn relish with onions, cilantro and bell peppers
Avocado cheese cake with chocolate cookies crumble
Brownie and ice cream
Fruit salad, vainilla y cake crumbles, crunchy pecans and ice cream
Coffee, tea, juice preferred
Plato de frutas de temporada
Costarrican tipical breakfast. gallopinto, eggs, corn tortilla, sausage or meat in sauce, avocado,fried plantains and cheese
Pancakes with eggs and bacon
Chilaquiles in red sauce or green sauce
French toast, sausage and eggs
Ciabatta toast, eggs, bacon, strawberry jelly, wild berries jelly
Homelletes station stuffed with the ingredients of your choice complained with fresh baked bread
Pochet eggs ith hollandaise sauce avocado sauce spinach and bread toast
Family style breakfast
Club sandwich with chips
Eggs benedict with crispy flour tortilla cheese and homemade recipe sauce
Brownie
Cookies
Energy bars
Ceviche - costa rican style with twist! corvina, passion fruit and ginger
Pincho (kabob) de pollo - costa rican street food
Passion chicken or trout - tangy passion fruit sauce, mashed sweet potatoes, candied carrots, and grilled veggies *vegan by request
Caribbean rice and beans (chicken) - home grown red beans & rice slow cooked in coconut milk paired with caribbean style chicken, sweet plantains, & finished with a traditional cabbage salad
Rice pudding - elevate your dessert experience with our elevated version of arroz con leche. this creamy rice pudding is infused with aromatic spices, garnished with surprises, and finished with edible "dirt" and "sand",
Mixed chips with guacamole and pico de gallo
Welcome cocktail
Shrimps mango ceviche. iron flat fried plantains
Caribbean style ceviche : coconut breaded shrimps in a coconut, lime, ginger, garlic, ceviche sauce with a spicy touch
Jarras: pumpkin picadillo, tamarindo sauce, beef and mango salad on the top
Baked chicken thigh costarrican style, homemade recipe sauce, sweet potato mashed, yellow corn relish
Rice, beans, traditional picadillo, cabbage, cilantro, mango salad and traditional bistek encebollado(which is beef with sauted onions really good seasoned)
Coconut kiss. coconut terrine, vanilla crumbles, blackberry sauce and gooseberry jelly on the top
Prestiño with vanilla ice cream and sauted bananas with cacique
Caramelized sweet plantain, cuajada cheese, strawberrys wiped cream with los santos coffeee on the top
Vegetable spring rolls, in hoisin sauce
Caprese salad with pear tomato, bocconcini cheese, basil and pesto
Lentil soup
Mushroom ceviche
Avocado stuffed with quinoa, tomato, and corn
Vegetable lasagna: layers of eggplant, spinach, and ricotta cheese in tomato sauce
Chickpeas in a flavorful curry sauce with basmati rice
Oven-roasted medley of eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes with provencal herbs
Grilled portobello mushrooms with taco fixings
Fettuccine in alfredo sauce with tender asparagus
Stir-fried tofu with broccoli, bell peppers, and soy sauce
Spinach and ricotta lasagna - layers of pasta with fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
Portobello tacos - marinated and grilled portobello mushrooms served in corn tortillas with avocado, onion, and cilantro
Lentil burgers - burgers made with lentils, carrots, and spices, served on whole grain buns with your favorite toppings
Ratatouille - a stewed mix of provençal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes
Zucchini and black bean enchiladas - tortillas filled with zucchini, black beans, and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce
Pasta with basil pesto - whole grain pasta tossed with homemade basil pesto, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese
Falafel with tahini sauce - chickpea patties served with tahini sauce, wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables
Vegetarian moussaka - layers of eggplant, potatoes, and béchamel sauce, baked to perfection
Mushroom risotto - arborio rice cooked slowly with mushrooms and parmesan cheese, enriched with vegetable broth
Potato gnocchi with tomato basil sauce - homemade gnocchi served with a fresh tomato and basil sauce
Spanish tortilla - a traditional spanish omelet made with potatoes and onions, cooked until golden and fluffy
Buddha bowl with tofu - a bowl filled with quinoa, marinated tofu, steamed vegetables, and a sesame sauce
Vegetarian pizza - pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions
Chocolate mousse made with avocado
Apple pie with an almond and walnut crust
Creamy coconut flan
Crepes filled with nutella and banana
Grilled corn with chorizo and yogurt dip
Grilled salad with shrimps
Fried green tomatoes
Potatoe soup, onion crumble and bacon
Mini grilled burgers
Baked beans
Potatoes au gratin with cheese and onion
Baby backs ribs bbq
New york steak
Roast chicken
Pulled pork
Churrasco (steak)
Classic beef burgers - juicy beef patties served on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese, accompanied by crispy fries
Barbecue ribs - pork ribs slow-cooked and coated with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
Grilled chicken breasts - marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, served with a side of grilled vegetables
Grilled beef ribs - beef ribs marinated and grilled, glazed with a special barbecue sauce
Carne asada tacos - tacos filled with marinated and grilled carne asada, topped with onions, cilantro, and fresh salsa
Lemon and rosemary baked chicken breasts - baked chicken breasts with a lemon and rosemary seasoning, served with potatoes and vegetables
Pulled pork sandwiches - slow-cooked pulled pork in barbecue sauce, served on hamburger buns with coleslaw
Grilled salmon fillets - salmon fillets marinated and grilled, served with a dill and lemon sauce
Barbecue chicken wings - chicken wings cooked and coated in barbecue sauce, served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing
Roast pork loin - marinated and roasted pork loin, served with apple or mustard sauce
Chicken curry - chicken cooked in a creamy curry sauce, served with basmati rice
Grilled beef steaks - seasoned beef steaks grilled to your preferred doneness, served with baked potatoes and vegetables
Oven-baked bbq chicken - baked chicken thighs and drumsticks with barbecue sauce, served with coleslaw
Honey mustard glazed pork ribs - pork ribs glazed with a honey and mustard mixture, slow-cooked until tender
Grilled shrimp skewers - shrimp marinated in a blend of garlic, lemon, and herbs, skewered and grilled until perfectly charred. serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad
Crispy fish tacos - fried fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) served in soft tortillas with shredded cabbage, avocado, and a tangy lime crema
Seafood boil - a classic american seafood boil featuring shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and corn on the cob, all seasoned with old bay seasoning and cooked together
Grilled lobster tails with garlic butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables
Cheesecake accompanied by black berries
Pineapple meringue pie
Strawberry bisquick cake
Apple cake
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
About us
Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.
TECHNOLOGY
We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.
FOOD
We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.
HOSPITALITY
We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.
Trusted by industry leaders
With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.
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