Private Chef in Sabanilla
Rent one of our 324 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Sabanilla
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Sabanilla in April 2017, more than 324 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Sabanilla and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Provincia de San José.
Starting in 2017, 4,277 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Sabanilla. To book your chef in Sabanilla, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 2,007 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,915 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 4,277 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Sabanilla usually book menus around 31,225 USD per person, including 3.12 courses, sharing an average of 5.28 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Sabanilla.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
324 Private Chefs in Sabanilla
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More than 4,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Sabanilla have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Sabanilla received an average score of 4.68.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.87 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sabanilla has been scored with a 4.87 on average.
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2,007 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Sabanilla
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Papaya mince with pork belly
Gallos: in costa rican gastronomy, a "rooster" does not refer to the bird, but to a preparation that consists of a tortilla (usually corn) with some kind of accompaniment on top
Patí caribbean zone a yellow dough pastry filled with well-seasoned ground beef, spiced with caribbean spices and chili, with an intense and slightly spicy flavor
Mini costa rican empanadas with a creole sauce
Sautéed yucca with garlic and butter and rib with caribbean sauce
Caldosa: a popular costa rican street-food classic that combines ceviche with tcorn chips
Caribbean chicken in coconut sauce slow-cooked chicken in coconut milk with spices and vegetables, aromatic and comforting
Beef tongue in sauce slow-cooked beef tongue bathed in a smooth and flavorful creole tomato sauce
Achiote chicken slow-cooked chicken with achiote and spices, with an intense and traditional flavor
Corn rice rice prepared with dried corn, pork, and annatto, an ancestral chorotega dish
Coconut cake a soft sponge cake made with shredded coconut and coconut milk, with a tropical flavor
Arroz con leche (costa rican rice pudding) a creamy and comforting dessert made with rice slowly cooked in milk, sugar, and cinnamon. sweet, soft, and full of homemade flavor — a true costa rican classic
Banana cake
Pumpkin honey a traditional dessert made with pumpkin slowly cooked in a sugar cane syrup with cinnamon and cloves, until a thick and aromatic syrup is obtained
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
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
Portobello mushroom fill with goat cheese, parmesan truffle foam
Beef carpaccio with arugula salad and fresh parmesan cheese
Garlic butter clams with baguette toast
Focaccia bruschetta with fresh mozzarella,tomato and basil
Arancini filled with goat cheese and garlic aioli
Octopus marinated with kalamata olives, roasted yellow potatoes with parmesan,garlic aioli sauce
Salmon tartar cornet,cream cheese,parmesan foam
Eggplant parmigiana
Greek salad with jumbo shrimp
Chicken skewers with tzatziki sauce
Prawns risotto,coral tuile, watercress salad with lemon vinaigrette
Tenderloin with demi glace sauce,potato gratin,green pea puree, sauteed asparagus
Black spaghetti frutti di mare
Lamb chop's,demi glace sauce,green peas, butternut squash puree
Potato gnocchi, ossobuco sauce with bacon and almond crumble
Fresh ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach,salmon ,truffle butter sauce
Sparkling wine mousse, raspberry coulis,chocolate tuille
Tiramisú
Crême brûlée
Burnt cheese cake with pistachio and white chocolate ganache
Opera cake
Carpaccio di manzo con tartufo thin slices of beef drizzled with truffle oil and topped with parmesan
Tartare di tonno con avocado fresh tuna tartare with avocado, lemon, basil, and olive oil
Insalata di astice con agrumi lobster salad with citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit, dressed with olive oil and lemon
Burrata con prosciutto di parma e melone creamy burrata served with parma ham and fresh melon slices
Arancini di riso rice balls stuffed with meat ragù or mozzarella, breaded and fried
Beetroot carpaccio with goat cheese and walnuts thinly sliced roasted beetroot drizzled with a balsamic reduction, topped with crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh arugula
Arugula and prosciutto shrimp brusquetta
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
Braised short ribs with polenta and roasted carrots
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
Braised beef rib with red wine, pure sweet potato and glazed carrots
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
Mushroom carpaccio with parmesan and lemon thinly sliced fresh mushrooms with parmesan cheese, olive oil and a touch of lemon
Classic tomato bruschetta toasted artisan bread topped with fresh tomato, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Artisan rosemary focaccia with olive oil soft, crispy focaccia served with garlic and rosemary infused olive oil
Ricotta and spinach ravioli with butter and sage filled pasta served in a delicate brown butter and fresh sage sauce
Fish with lemon, butter and capers pan-seared fish served with a light lemon, butter and caper sauce
Pasta al pomodoro with fresh basil handcrafted pasta in slow-cooked tomato sauce with garlic, olive oil and fresh basil
Red wine poached pears pears gently poached in red wine with spices and citrus
Italian lemon crostata crispy sweet pastry filled with silky lemon cream
Classic tiramisu layers of coffee-soaked sponge cake with mascarpone cream and cocoa
Japanese dumplings filled with pork and vegetables, fried on the outside and juicy on the inside
Tuna and salmon sashimi (thin slices of fresh fish)
Ahi poke japanese style (tuna poke marinated in soy sauce and sesame)
Spicy tuna maki roll (sushi roll with tuna marinated in spicy sauce)
Katsu don a bowl of rice topped with a breaded and fried pork cutlet, scrambled egg, scallions, and tonkatsu sauce
Chicken teriyaki grilled chicken breast marinated in teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables
Tuna don (negitoro don) a rice bowl topped with chopped raw tuna, scallions, and japanese mayonnaise, served with a side of miso soup
Assorted sushi a selection sushi with tuna, salmon, shrimp, and avocado, accompanied by a small seaweed salad
Matcha and papaya pudding a creamy matcha green tea pudding topped with ripe papaya pieces. the earthy taste of matcha complements the sweet papaya perfectly
Piña colada kakigori shaved ice topped with piña colada syrup, coconut cream, and a splash of rum (optional, for adults). a refreshing tropical dessert inspired by the classic drink
Japanese cheesecake
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.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Sabanilla.
What does a private chef service include in Sabanilla?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Sabanilla?
The price of renting a chef in Sabanilla can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 28,854 USD to 51,646 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 28,854 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 26,115 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 35,738 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 51,646 USD per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Sabanilla?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 324 chefs available in Sabanilla. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Sabanilla who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Sabanilla?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Sabanilla each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Sabanilla, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Sabanilla.
Cost of a private chef in Sabanilla
The cost of hiring a private chef in Sabanilla can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 28,854 USD to 51,646 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 28,854 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 26,115 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 35,738 USD
For 2 people: 51,646 USD.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Sabanilla!
3 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Sabanilla?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Sabanilla: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Sabanilla!






Talk to our chefs in Sabanilla
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Sabanilla? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Sabanilla, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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