Private Chef in Puerto Limón

Fried yuca: yuca cut into pieces and fried, served with a sauce or just salted. it's a simple and tasty option

Patacones: fried green plantain slices that are smashed. they are served with sauce or mashed beans, pico de gallo and guacamole

Aztec soup, with epazote and guajillo chile chips (vegetarian)

Ratatouille - a stewed mix of provençal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Vegetarian pizza - pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions

Casado with white rice, black beans, fried plantains, salad, and a choice of protein (chicken, beef, pork, or fish)

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

Apple cake

Vegan cheesecake accompanied by black berries

Costa rican ceviche – fresh fish marinated in lime with cilantro, peppers, and coconut touch

Enyucados – savory yucca fritters with cheese, lightly spiced and golden fried

Langoustine crudo with citrus zest: sweet, sashimi-grade langoustines, served raw and delicate, dressed simply with top-quality olive oil, fresh citrus zest, and a hint of chili

Yellowfin tuna tartar with avocado and mango

Choice for custom menu

Chifrijo tico – layered rice, beans, crispy pork, avocado, and pico de gallo, served in a bite-sized cup for a true taste of costa rican tradition

Rice & beans caribbean style – traditional caribbean-style rice and beans cooked with coconut milk, peppers, and local herbs, served with fried plantains and avocado slices

Olla de carne – hearty beef stew with a mix of vegetables including yuca, potato, ñame, corn, chayote, plantains, carrots, cabbage, and fresh herbs, slow-cooked to perfection. served with white rice and fried plantains

Gallitos de picadillos – a selection of mini tico-style picadillos, featuring traditional meats, vegetables, and seasonings

Custom menu choice

Casado plate – rice, black beans, salad, fried plantain, and choice of chicken, beef, or fish

Beef tenderloin & grilled jumbo shrimp with annatto-infused butter & creamy yucca-cheese aligot

Gallo pinto deluxe – traditional rice and beans served with eggs, cheese, avocado, and plantains

Arroz con pollo tico – rice with chicken, frijoles molidos, russian salad, fried plantains, and chips; a classic costa rican family favorite

Custom menu option

Tres leches cake – classic costa rican sponge soaked in three milks, lightly whipped cream topping

Arroz con leche – creamy rice pudding with cinnamon and a hint of lime zest

Cocada – coconut candy made with shredded coconut and brown sugar

Flan – traditional caramel custard with rich dulce de leche flavor

Custom choice menu

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

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

Tártaro tibio de hongos y nuez mostaza antigua, alcaparras, yema curada y aceite de hierbas

Carpaccio de remolacha asada queso de cabra, vinagreta cítrica y semillas tostadas

Pulpo entre fuego y mar pulpo confitado y sellado, servido sobre crema ahumada de papa, con aceite de pimentón, cebolla encurtida, alcaparras crocantes y limón asado

Burrata, uvas y tomates burrata cremosa con tomates confitados, uvas rostizadas, pistachos tostados, reducción balsámica y aceite de albahaca

Ravioli artesanal relleno de ricotta y espinaca mantequilla avellanada, parmesano y pimienta negra

Crema sedosa de coliflor rostizada aceite de hierbas, coliflor dorada y crumble de pan artesanal especiado

Flor de pera y queso azul pasta fresca artesanal en forma de flor, rellena de ricotta, queso azul y pera caramelizada, servida sobre un espejo de consomé clarificado de tomate y aceite de albahaca

Risotto dorado del mar risotto de azafrán con camarones sellados, bisque ligera, mantequilla cítrica, parmesano y aceite de hierbas

Langosta thermidor langosta gratinada con salsa cremosa de coñac, mostaza dijon y hierbas frescas, acompañada de papa duquesa, espárragos glaseados y mantequilla cítrica

Pato rubí pechuga de pato sellada, con reducción de vino tinto y frutos rojos, puré especiado de boniato, zanahorias baby glaseadas y crocante de avellanas. opción sujeta a disponibilida

Corvina de costa y limón corvina sellada con piel crujiente, beurre blanc de limón y alcaparras, acompañada de pavé de papa, espárragos y aceite de hierbas

Short rib en cocción lenta short rib de res braseado en vino tinto y hierbas, servido con aligot de papa, cebollitas caramelizadas, vegetales glaseados y su propio jugo reducido

Tarta tibia de chocolate oscuro cremoso de avellana y fruta fresca

Creme brúlèe de piña caramelizada

Pavlova rubí pavlova desfragmentada con crema ligera de vainilla, frutos rojos, gel cítrico, perlas de fresa y crocante de merengue

Pera al vino y pistacho pera pochada lentamente en vino tinto y especias, acompañada de crema de mascarpone, pistachos tostados, crumble de almendras y reducción de frutos rojos

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

Red tuna carpaccio with olive oil, lemon, and capers – thin slices of fresh red tuna, dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, capers, and fresh basil leaves

Heirloom tomato salad with burrata and extra virgin olive oil – local heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Red snapper tartare with mango and avocado – fresh red snapper diced and mixed with mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of olive oil and lemon

Serrano ham croquettes with homemade tomato sauce – crispy croquettes filled with serrano ham, served with a homemade tomato sauce with fresh herbs

Grilled octopus with paprika and black garlic sauce – grilled octopus served with a smoky paprika and black garlic sauce, garnished with fresh chives

Chilled cucumber and yogurt soup with mint – a refreshing chilled soup made with cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, and mint, perfect for costa rica’s tropical climate

Grilled red snapper with lemon and capers sauce – fresh red snapper fillets grilled and served with a lemon and caper sauce, accompanied by herb-roasted potatoes

Seafood risotto with saffron and white wine – creamy risotto with fresh seafood, saffron, white wine, onion, and a touch of parmesan

Roast lamb with rosemary and red wine sauce – roast leg of lamb served with a red wine and rosemary sauce, accompanied by rustic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Mediterranean paella with chicken and seafood – traditional paella with rice, fresh seafood, chicken, peppers, and peas, cooked with fish stock and saffron

Fresh pasta with tomato sauce, basil, and pecorino cheese – homemade fresh pasta with a homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil, and grated pecorino cheese

Oven-baked hake with provençal herbs and olive oil – oven-baked hake with provençal herbs, olive oil, and a touch of lemon, served with wild rice

Vegetarian moussaka – moussaka made with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and lentils, topped with a smooth béchamel sauce and baked until golden

Lemon and almond tart with pastry cream – almond crust with lemon pastry cream, decorated with lemon zest and slivered almonds

Panna cotta with seasonal fruits and costa rican honey – smooth panna cotta served with fresh local fruits and a drizzle of costa rican honey

Baklava with pistachios and honey – traditional baklava with layers of phyllo dough, pistachios, and a drizzle of local honey

Pistachio ice cream with olive oil and maldon salt – creamy pistachio ice cream served with a touch of olive oil and maldon salt

Chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries – dark chocolate mousse accompanied by fresh raspberries and a dollop of chantilly cream

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

Tiramisù with raspberries a more sophisticated version of the classic tiramisù, with a layer of fresh raspberries and a splash of raspberry liqueur