Chef Juan Diego Cubero Arroyo
Chef At Home In Jaco
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I am a private chef dedicated to crafting personalized culinary experiences, using my expertise to create delicious and memorable meals for clients
approach is rooted in culinary creativity, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. I enjoy working closely with my clients to design customized menus that cater to their specific tastes and needs, and I take pride in delivering exceptional culinary experiences in the comfort of their homes. My goal is to make every meal an unforgettable and delicious experience."

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For me, cooking is...
Cooking is an artistic form of expression and a passion that allows me to blend flavors, textures, and aromas to create memorable moments and nourish
I learned to cook at...
Private chef with 8 years of experience in top hotels, yachts, and private events. Specialized in creating personalized, high-quality, and innovative
A cooking secret...
My secret in the kitchen is the art of balancing flavors, a dash of creativity, and a pinch of love in every dish I prepare
My menus
Costa Rican Ceviche with Peruvian Yellow Chili Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, red onions, cilantro, and pineapple, with a touch of Peruvian yellow chili for a smooth, spicy kick, served with green plantain chi
Beef Empanadas with Tamarind and Ají Panca Sauce Savory beef empanadas filled with spiced meat, olives, and raisins, served with a tamarind and ají panca sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors
Limeña Causa with Shrimp and Mango Pico de Gallo Traditional Peruvian causa filled with fresh shrimp, accompanied by a fresh Costa Rican pico de gallo made with mango, cilantro, and lime
Quinoa Salad with Tropical Fruits and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette Chilled quinoa combined with mango, papaya, and avocado, dressed with a tangy passion fruit vinaigrette and a hint of yellow chili to enhance the flavors
Tuna Tartare with Tamarind and Lime from Pica Fresh tuna tartare, topped with a sweet tamarind and lime dressing from Costa Rica’s Pica region, garnished with fresh scallions and cilantro
White Fish Tartare with Tiger's Milk and Costa Rican Citrus Fresh white fish marinated in Peruvian tiger's milk with Costa Rican orange and lime, red onions, and cilantro, served with sweet potato chips
Pollo al Ajillo with Costa Rican Ceviche and Yuca Fritters Garlic marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, served with a fresh Costa Rican ceviche and crispy yuca fritters for a perfect balance of flavors
Ceviche de Camarones with Spicy Aji Panca Sauce and Costa Rican Fried Rice A refreshing shrimp ceviche made with lime and cilantro, topped with a smoky and spicy Peruvian aji panca sauce, and served alongside fried rice with Costa Rican flair
Costillas de Cerdo with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Sauce and Fried Yuca Succulent pork ribs glazed with a flavorful Peruvian ají amarillo sauce, served with crispy fried yuca and a side of pickled red onions
Pescado a la Parrilla with Costa Rican Mango Salsa and Peruvian Potatoes Grilled fish, seasoned with Peruvian herbs and spices, topped with a refreshing Costa Rican mango salsa and served with roasted Peruvian potatoes
Peruvian-style Grilled Octopus with Costa Rican Coconut Rice Tender grilled octopus marinated in a blend of Peruvian spices, served with aromatic Costa Rican coconut rice and a fresh side of sautéed vegetables
Costa Rican Chocolate Mousse with Peruvian Quinoa Crisp A smooth, velvety chocolate mousse made with high-quality Costa Rican cocoa, paired with crispy quinoa from Peru for a delightful contrast of textures
Peruvian Alfajores with Costa Rican Coffee Ganache Soft shortbread cookies filled with a rich Costa Rican coffee-infused ganache, dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, flavorful bite
Chocoteja with Tico-Style Dulce de Leche Traditional Peruvian chocoteja (chocolate-filled with caramelized nuts and fruits) infused with Costa Rican dulce de leche for a rich, smooth experience
Peruvian Maracuya Meringue with Costa Rican Chocolate Shavings A light, airy meringue flavored with Peruvian maracuya (passion fruit), topped with Costa Rican chocolate shavings for a rich and aromatic contrast
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Seafood Ceviche with Lemon and Ginger Foam: A gourmet ceviche made with fresh seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels), marinated in lime juice, cilantro, and red onion, accompanied by a light lemon and ginger foam for added freshness and texture
Beef Carpaccio with Red Wine and Lime Reduction: Thin slices of beef, marinated in olive oil, basil, and lime, served with a red wine reduction and orange juice, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil for a luxurious touch
Tuna Tartare with Guanabana Sauce and Olive Oil: Fresh tuna tartare mixed with red onions, cilantro, and a touch of chili, served with a guanabana (soursop) sauce and olive oil, creating a perfect balance of tropical and savory flavors
Corvina and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette and Swiss Chard: A fresh and light salad with marinated corvina fillets, avocado slices, Swiss chard, and a lime and cilantro vinaigrette that highlights Costa Rican flavors
Grilled Red Snapper with Coconut-Lime Foam and Saffron Risotto: A perfectly grilled red snapper fillet, topped with a delicate coconut-lime foam that enhances its tropical essence, served alongside a creamy saffron-infused risotto
Corvina in Banana Leaf with Ginger-Cilantro Pesto, Mango-Avocado Relish: A whole fillet of corvina steamed in a banana leaf, infused with aromatic ginger-cilantro pesto. Served with a refreshing mango and avocado relish, a
Lobster in Coconut-Curry Sauce with Crispy Tostones and Cilantro Foam: Lobster tail poached in a rich coconut-curry sauce, topped with a smooth cilantro foam, and served with golden crispy tostones and a side of sautéed seasonal vegetables
Surf and Turf: Grilled Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail, Achiote-Cilantro Butter, and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Chocolate Soufflé with Costa Rican Coffee Mousse: A decadent, airy chocolate soufflé served with a smooth Costa Rican coffee mousse, enhanced with a hint of dark rum and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and grated dark chocolate
Coconut-Passion Fruit Panna Cotta with Mango Coulis: A creamy panna cotta made with coconut milk and passion fruit, complemented by a vibrant mango coulis. Garnished with fresh tropical fruits and mint leaves for a refreshing and indulgent finish
Tropical Fruit Pavlova with Tamarind Syrup and Coconut Flakes: A crisp meringue base with a soft interior, topped with a medley of tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and pineapple, and drizzled with tangy tamarind syrup and toasted coconut flakes
Caramelized Plantain and Cinnamon Churros with Vanilla Rum Sauce: Soft plantains caramelized with cinnamon sugar, served alongside crispy churros, and drizzled with a rich vanilla rum sauce that enhances the dessert's tropical flavor
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Seafood ceviche with mango sauce: A ceviche made with shrimp, and squid, marinated in lime juice and served with a fresh mango sauce for a tropical and elegant twist
Tuna tartare with avocado and sweet chili: Fresh tuna chopped into small cubes, combined with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of watermeloon
Chicken empanadas with spicy mango sauce: Empanadas filled with seasoned chicken, accompanied by a spicy mango sauce. The sweet and spicy flavor combination offers a unique experience
Fish tacos with pickled vegetables: Small, soft corn tortillas filled with seared fish, and topped with a refreshing mix of pickled vegetables like carrots, onions, and jalapeños, drizzled with a tangy cilantro sauce
Grilled Fish Fillet with Seafood Sauce and Coconut Rice: A fresh fish fillet (such as dorado or snapper), topped with a creamy seafood sauce (shrimp, squid, mussels), served with coconut rice and a fresh salad
Churrasco with Rosemary Sauce and Rustic Potatoes: A grilled flank steak, served with a rosemary and red wine sauce, accompanied by rustic roasted potatoes and a heart of palm salad with cilantro and lime
Seafood Rice with Garlic Cream Sauce: A seafood rice dish made with shrimp, squid, mussels, and fish, cooked in seafood broth and topped with a smooth garlic cream sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and fried ripe plantain
Grilled Beef Steak with Red Wine Reduction and Rosemary Potatoes: A grilled beef steak, served with a red wine reduction and caramelized onions, accompanied by rosemary potatoes and a fresh arugula salad
Garlic Shrimp with Basil Tagliatelle: Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and parsley, served over a bed of tagliatelle (fresh pasta) with a light basil sauce
Chocolate Tart with Passion Fruit Sauce: A crunchy cookie crust filled with dark chocolate mousse, accompanied by a fresh passion fruit sauce
Coffee Cake with Rum Cream: A moist, flavorful Costa Rican coffee cake served with a smooth rum-infused cream
Tropical Fruit Pavlova: A crispy meringue base with a soft interior, topped with fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and papaya, and finished with a dollop of whipped cream. A light and flavorful option that showcases vibrant tropical fruits
Coconut Panna Cotta with Guava Coulis: A rich and creamy coconut panna cotta, served with a sweet and tangy guava coulis, combining the smooth texture of the panna cotta with the vibrant, tropical fruit sauce
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Ceviche: Made with fresh fish, seafood, or a mix, marinated in lime juice, onions, cilantro, and spices. It's fresh and light
Patacones: Fried green plantain slices that are smashed. They are served with sauce or mashed beans, pico de gallo and guacamole
Fried yuca: Yuca cut into pieces and fried, served with a sauce or just salted. It's a simple and tasty option
Fried snapper (Pargo frito): A whole fried fish, very popular along Costa Rica’s coasts, usually served with rice and salad
Chifrijo: A dish made of rice, beans, fried pork (chicharrón), pico de gallo, and often accompanied by tortillas
Rice with seafood (Arroz con mariscos): Rice cooked with fresh seafood like shrimp, mussels, and squid. It’s a flavorful dish, especially popular in coastal regions
Steak in sauce (Bistec en salsa): Beef steak cooked in a sauce made with onions, bell peppers, and spices, typically served with rice, beans, or salad
Arroz con leche: A creamy dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon
Churros: Often sold at fairs or by street vendors, Costa Rican churros are fried dough sticks sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon
Flan de leche: A creamy custard dessert made with milk, eggs, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. It’s smooth and delicious
Buñuelos: Fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup. They’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
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Bruschetta al pomodoro (Bruschetta with tomato and basil)
Insalata caprese (Caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil)
Frittata di zucchine (Zucchini frittata)
Risotto ai funghi (Mushroom risotto) Guarniciones: Parmigiano Reggiano (Grated Parmesan) y Insalata verde (Green salad)
Pollo alla cacciatora (Chicken cacciatore) Guarniciones: Patate al rosmarino (Rosemary roasted potatoes) y Verdure grigliate (Grilled vegetables)
Pasta alla Norma (Pasta with eggplant, tomato, and ricotta salata)
Frittura di pesce (Fried mixed fish) Guarniciones: Riso pilaf (Pilaf rice) y Insalata di cetrioli (Cucumber salad)
Tiramisu (Tiramisu)
Panna cotta con frutti di bosco (Panna cotta with berries)
Ricotta e pere (Ricotta cheese with pears)
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Vegetable spring rolls, in hoisin sauce
Miso soup based on kombu seaweed and pieces of bonito, with tofu, pork and noodles
On top of avocado, a tuna marinated and sealed with soy and ginger which is covered with sesame seeds and one top of the wakame seaweed
Sushi, california, philadelphia, tuna and raimbow
Shrimp and mani pathai
Gohan rice, pork in sweet and sour sauce and vegetables
Ramen - Noodle soup with a variety of toppings such as pork, seaweed, and eggs
Don - Thick wheat noodles in a light broth, often with tempura or vegetables
Tonkatsu - Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, often served with cabbage and miso soup
Miso Soup - Soup made from fermented soybean paste with tofu, seaweed, and green onions
Katsu Curry - Breaded and fried cutlet (pork or chicken) served with Japanese curry and rice
Sukiyaki - Hot pot dish with beef, vegetables, tofu, and noodles cooked in a sweet soy-based sauce
Miso Yaki - Grilled fish or meat marinated in miso paste and served with rice and vegetables
Tori Teriyaki - Grilled chicken glazed with a sweet soy-based teriyaki sauce
Matcha tea cake, good grass syrup and ice cream
Mango mousse, creamy ice cream, citrus sauce and fresh fruit
Tempura ice cream,chocolate crispy
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Arugula and prosciutto brusquetta
Caesar salad
Tomato and olive oil gazpacho, lavash bread
Salmon carpaccio, avocado cream, mustard mayonnaise
Thousand potato leaves, cream cheese and French style chicken thigh
Galician octopus, creamy potato, red pepper salad
Robalo in pistachio crust, pure of peas and romanezco
Chicken Souvlaki - Grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon and herbs, served with tzatziki and pita
Falafel - Deep-fried chickpea patties, usually served with hummus, pita, and salad
Grilled Octopus - Tender octopus grilled and seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and herbs
Seafood Risotto - Creamy Italian rice dish cooked with seafood such as shrimp, clams, and mussels
Paella - Spanish rice dish with seafood, saffron, and a variety of vegetables
Gyro - Greek pita sandwich filled with spiced meat (usually lamb or chicken), tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce
Fattoush - Lebanese salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and crispy pieces of pita bread
Turkish Kebab - Grilled skewers of marinated meat, often served with rice, salad, and flatbread
Grilled Swordfish - Swordfish steaks grilled with olive oil, lemon, and herbs, often served with a side of vegetables
Catalan cream, vanilla ice cream and red fruits
Profiteroles with chocolate cream, and chocolate ice cream
Lemon pie coupled with crispy lemon, candied orange, cookie earth and lime sauce
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Tico-Peruvian Ceviche Fresh fish ceviche with the traditional Peruvian touch of yellow chili and lime, paired with red onions, cilantro, and crispy fried yuca, topped with a hint of Costa Rican spicy chili
Tostones with Rocoto Sauce and Tico Guacamole Crunchy tostones served with a spicy rocoto sauce from Peru and creamy Costa Rican guacamole with fresh cilantro
Chicken Anticuchos with Tamarind Sauce Skewers of chicken marinated in panca chili, served with a Costa Rican tamarind sauce that balances the sweetness and heat
Quinoa Salad with Tropical Fruits A fresh salad featuring quinoa, mango, papaya, and avocado, dressed in a passion fruit and cilantro vinaigrette
Seafood Soup with Coconut Broth and Dried Fish A Costa Rican seafood soup with coconut broth, combined with Peruvian dried fish, offering a blend of exotic and traditional flavors
Peruvian-Style Arroz con Pollo with Costa Rican Cilantro Sauce A delicious arroz con pollo marinated with yellow chili and cumin, served with a fresh cilantro and lime sauce in the Costa Rican style
Lomo Saltado with Plantain Puree and Tamarind Sauce A classic Peruvian lomo saltado, with juicy pieces of beef stir-fried with onions and tomatoes, accompanied by a smooth plantain puree and a sweet Costa Rican tamarind sauce
Grilled Fish with Passion Fruit Sauce and Yuca Fries Fresh grilled fish served with an exotic Peruvian passion fruit sauce and crispy Costa Rican yuca fries
Chifrijo with Shrimp-Stuffed Causa and Rocoto Sauce A fusion of the traditional Costa Rican chifrijo and the Peruvian causa, filled with fresh shrimp and topped with a spicy rocoto sauce for the perfect balance of flavors
Pork Ribs with Cane Honey and Ají Panca Sauce Glazed pork ribs with cane honey and served with a Peruvian ají panca sauce, paired with black bean rice and a cabbage salad
Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Mojo and Corn-Stuffed Potatoes Fresh grilled shrimp with Costa Rican-style garlic mojo, served with potatoes stuffed with Peruvian choclo (corn) and fresh herbs
Peruvian-Style Seafood Rice with Costa Rican Ceviche Peruvian-style seafood rice, bursting with bold flavors from yellow chili and cilantro, served alongside fresh Costa Rican ceviche with pineapple and avocado
Tres Leches Cake with Peruvian and moist tres leches cake, soaked in a creamy blend of three milks, topped with a smooth and sauce for a delightful twist
Coconut Flan with Passion Fruit Syrup Creamy coconut flan, infused with a subtle tropical flavor, drizzled with a refreshing passion fruit syrup to add a citrusy and tangy contrast
Tropical Fruit Tart with Pisco Pastry Cream A delicate tart filled with a smooth, Peruvian-style pisco pastry cream and topped with a variety of fresh tropical fruits like papaya, mango, and passion fruit
Peruvian Rice Pudding with Costa Rican Rum and Raisins A creamy Peruvian arroz con leche, spiced with cinnamon and clove, enriched with a touch of Costa Rican rum and raisins for added depth and flavor
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