Chef Nicolas Devenelle

Private Chef in Liberia

157Services completed

4.86 / 5Based on 32 reviews

Spanish · English · FrenchLanguages

LiberiaI travel up to 80 km

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Born in the historic Champagne region of France, a culinary visionary specializing in crafting unique, unforgettable, and exquisitely delicious dining

A native of France’s historic Champagne region, I have devoted my career to the hospitality industry. As a professional chef with 30 years of experience, I have honed my craft across diverse culinary landscapes. I hold a management degree from Château de Montvillier Hospitality School, France, and have worked in esteemed establishments across Belgium, England, Egypt, the United States, and, for the past two decades, Costa Rica—where I now call home.

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For me, cooking is...

Cooking is about crafting unforgettable experiences, embracing the finest seasonal ingredient, and honoring the timeless foundations of French cuisine

I learned to cook at...

I first learned to cook with my grandmother, whose passion inspired me to pursue culinary school and refine my craft.

A cooking secret...

Transforming local ingredients into exquisite culinary experiences that delight my guests.

Types of cuisine I prepare

Mediterranean
French
Latin American
Chef's special
Japanese

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Chef Nicolas's reviews

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157 services

Had the best experience with Chef! He created an incredible dinner full of amazing flavors and variety. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. It was the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable week in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

Best thing we have done on vacation! Chef JJ was absolutely amazing and incredibly engaging! Definitely a must!!!! Thanks chef JJ

Chef Sebastian was incredible! The food was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal and his presentation. Would have him again in a minute!! Absolutely fantastic experience!!

This was a wonderful experience, definitely recommend the chef experience!

Chef Nicolas and his team were DELIGHTFUL to work with. My company hired them to serve our 30-person mastermind group lunch every day for 3 days. The food was superb, the service was excellent, and our clients were thrilled. They easily catered to some dietary restrictions we had: gluten-free, vegetarian, and a nut allergy. They were always on-time with service and prepared well ahead of schedule. They were not bothered by slight delays that come with live events - very patient and service-oriented. Edwin (head server, I believe) really went above and beyond to care for our team and clients. Everyone loved him. I hope to work with them again in the future! You won't regret hiring this crew!!

This was so incredible! The food was superb and so was the atmosphere created by the chef. Everything was organized and delicious. This was a pretty special occasion and I was well pleased with the meal. The kitchen was left sparkling after. Private Feedback: The food was excellent

Incredible chef with such kind manners and delicious food. The chef and sous chef made delicious food, beautifully plated. They did all the dishes before leaving as well.

The chef did a great job. Food was on point.

A very cool chef who was able to part a couple cooking techniques to a group who knows its way around the kitchen. The combination of French techniques and local ingredients to the dishes was a nice touch. Just the right amount of food with the perfect seasoning everything was delicious and would highly recommend!!

For my friends 30th birthday, we had the incredible experience of a guest chef cooking a special dinner at my friend's house. From the moment the chef arrived, the atmosphere was transformed into something magical. He brought not only his culinary skills but also an engaging personality that made the evening delightful. The menu had exquisite dishes showcasing the chef's creativity and expertise. Each course was beautifully presented and bursting with flavors. The chef's willingness to interact with us, explaining each dish and sharing cooking tips, added an intimate and interactive dimension to the dinner. Having a guest chef for my friends birthday was not just about the food, but also about creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. It was a unique and luxurious way to celebrate, making this milestone truly memorable. If you’re looking to make a special occasion extraordinary, I highly recommend having a guest chef cook for you.

If we could rate ten stars, we would! My wife and I took my parents on a bucket list trip to Costa Rica. We all enjoy cooking and finding great restaurants, and thought this sounded fun. The communication was excellent throughout the experience, and they were very accommodating and came up delicious substitutions for a couple diet restrictions we had in the group. Chef Sebastien showed up right on time, and our meal was served exactly when we said we wanted to eat. He is a classically trained French chef with pastry training as well, and the meal was one of the best I’ve ever had. He took care of everything, including setting the table and doing all of the dishes afterward. We were able to just sit back, enjoy the meal, and talk. I’d highly recommend this experience for anyone staying at a place with a full kitchen. Private Feedback: Sebastien - thank you again. My parents couldn’t stop talking about how special that experience was for them.

Chef was wonderful! It was so great to taste a wide variety of local dishes and flavours and learn all about their history and significance along the way. We have a new baby and even took some time between meal preparations to spend some time with him which was so sweet and unexpected. Definitely do this!! We'll be booking again for sure.

Chef Nicolas and Sebastian were amazing. The dishes were all so beautifully prepared and presented and everything was so delicious. Our entire group loved the experience, making it a highlight of our trip in Costa Rica. 5 stars!!!

We had an incredible experience. I booked for 10 of our friends vacationing together. The chefs were so personable and polite many of our guests participated In learning a few new skills in the kitchen. Everything was done for us from setting the table to cleaning up the kitchen. Highly recommend!!

We had an excellent meal and a wonderful time!

The food was amazing! The chef and his assistant was very professional!

Thank you chef Nicholas for providing an incredible experience to this group.

Chef Gustavo was EXCELLENT! He was so friendly, kind and respectful of our time and asks. He invited us to watch him cook if we wanted but was also happy to let us relax outside and serve us our courses. His dish presentations were beautiful and equally as delicious. Between our group our main dishes were fish, beef tenderloin and short rib which he timed to come out perfectly and he gave a great explanation of each dish. Will absolutely be recommending Gustavo to friends coming to Tamarindo next year and hope to come back ourselves and book with him again! Thank you again for everything, Chef!

We were a group of 6 on vacation in Costa Rica! Having the chef come to our home and prepare dinner was on of the highlights of our trip. The food was 5 star quality across the board. Menu, presentation, and flavors were the highest of quality!!! Highly recommended!!!