Chef Silvia Barchi

Chef At Home in San José
Chef Silvia Barchi

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Passionate about cooking, and loving what I do.

I'm an Executive Chef and gastronomic manager based in San José, Costa Rica, with over a decade of experience creating high-level culinary experiences for private clients and top-tier corporations. My background blends classical culinary training with real business acumen — I've designed menus, managed full event operations, and led kitchen and service teams across some of Costa Rica's most recognized restaurants and catering concepts. I founded Art Cuisine in 2016, and since then I've had the privilege of cooking for clients like BAC, Calox, and Alliance Française, among others. Before dedicating myself fully to gastronomy, I practiced commercial and corporate law — which means I bring a level of organization, precision, and professionalism to every table that goes well beyond the kitchen.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

A way of making people feel genuinely cared for.

I learned to cook at...

Formally at Universidad Interamericana in Costa Rica. But at Home I had the real practice, my family is italian/peruvian.

A cooking secret...

Planning everything in advance so the experience feels effortless for the guest. Precision behind the scenes, seamlessness at the table.

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