Private Chef in Puntarenas
Rent one of our 122 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Puntarenas
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Puntarenas in April 2017, more than 122 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Puntarenas and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Provincia de Puntarenas.
Starting in 2017, 5,875 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Puntarenas. To book your chef in Puntarenas, 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 2,767 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 14,732 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.78 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 5,875 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Puntarenas usually book menus around 52,006 USD per person, including 3.53 courses, sharing an average of 3.84 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 Puntarenas.
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!
122 Private Chefs in Puntarenas
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Puntarenas
More than 5,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.56 Chef
The guests in Puntarenas have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.56.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Puntarenas received an average score of 4.78.
4.94 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.94 average score.
4.94 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Puntarenas has been scored with a 4.94 on average.
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2,767 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Puntarenas
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Gazpacho de tomate nice and fresh
Sopa de melón y prosciutto coto
Bread with olive oil and balsamic vinager
Satracetti, beff finely sliced with parm cheese, rosemary, garlic, balsamic vinager, olive oil and pepper
Gnoqiis with creamy sauce
Fritata con pomodoro sauce
Tabla de fiambres
Canelones rellenos de ricota y espinaca en salsa cremosa de queso
Veccio: nice and fresh lemon capers, withe wine sauce, aubergine and potatoes
Lenguini arrabiata with mussels
Paquieri pecorino with sherry tomato's, red wine and onions sauce
Spaghetti bolognesa
Carlota de limón y melocoton
Tiramizu
Crostata
Pan a cotta with berries sauce
Mixed chips with roasted peppers dip
Watermelon kiss. welcome mocktail
Octopus ceviche, fresh and nice mix of grilled palm hearth, avocado, tomato pure, lime, red onion, cilantro and a spicy touch
Mango and shrimps ceviche i orange acevichada sauce with cilantro and red onion. algo fresco que querrás que no se termine
Vuelve a la vida ceviche. nice and fseh mis of seafood with fresh vegetables and really nice and sour salsa tradicional costarricense. que te hará volver a la vida en cada cucharada
Shrimp tacos it's a nice combination of lettuce mango coconut relish and chipotle mayo rice and beans on the side
Crispy tacos, very nice and crispy fish finges in a flour tortilla with cilantro mayo, avocado, lettuce and microgreens with poppy seeds dressing on the top rice and beans on the side
Grilled fish, fresh pico de gallo, lettuce, garlic sauce rice and beans on the side
Coconut breaded season fish, menier sauce or sacmpy sauce, mixed green salad with passion fruit dressing, fries and home made mayo recipe
Fried milk with vanilla creamy sauce
Banana flambe with ice cream
Costarican jalea made with seasonal fruits
Mixed chips, guacamole and pico de gallo
Calamary salad, macadamia, red onion, lettuce, orange dressing, cherri tomato's
Skirt steak salad, romano lettuce, grill tomatillo verde dressing, tortilla corn chips and red onions
Mixed green salad, sweet corn, coconut breaded shrimps, passion fruit dressing
Caramelized nuts, lettuce, wild berries dressing and pineapple
Surf n turf, mash, sauted veggies, green beans, caramelized carrots with orange juice and sherry tomato's
Mahi mahi menier sauce with thousand leaves potatoes, half zuchinny stuffed with corn and plan heart
Red snapper, avocado rice, coconut creamy sauce, corn relish with onions, cilantro and bell peppers
Avocado cheese cake with chocolate cookies crumble
Brownie and ice cream
Fruit salad, vainilla y cake crumbles, crunchy pecans and ice cream
Coffee, tea, juice preferred
Plato de frutas de temporada
Costarrican tipical breakfast. gallopinto, eggs, corn tortilla, sausage or meat in sauce, avocado,fried plantains and cheese
Pancakes with eggs and bacon
Chilaquiles in red sauce or green sauce
French toast, sausage and eggs
Ciabatta toast, eggs, bacon, strawberry jelly, wild berries jelly
Homelletes station stuffed with the ingredients of your choice complained with fresh baked bread
Pochet eggs ith hollandaise sauce avocado sauce spinach and bread toast
Family style breakfast
Club sandwich with chips
Eggs benedict with crispy flour tortilla cheese and homemade recipe sauce
Brownie
Cookies
Energy bars
Ceviche - costa rican style with twist! corvina, passion fruit and ginger
Pincho (kabob) de pollo - costa rican street food
Passion chicken or trout - tangy passion fruit sauce, mashed sweet potatoes, candied carrots, and grilled veggies *vegan by request
Caribbean rice and beans (chicken) - home grown red beans & rice slow cooked in coconut milk paired with caribbean style chicken, sweet plantains, & finished with a traditional cabbage salad
Rice pudding - elevate your dessert experience with our elevated version of arroz con leche. this creamy rice pudding is infused with aromatic spices, garnished with surprises, and finished with edible "dirt" and "sand",
Mixed chips with guacamole and pico de gallo
Welcome cocktail
Shrimps mango ceviche. iron flat fried plantains
Caribbean style ceviche : coconut breaded shrimps in a coconut, lime, ginger, garlic, ceviche sauce with a spicy touch
Jarras: pumpkin picadillo, tamarindo sauce, beef and mango salad on the top
Baked chicken thigh costarrican style, homemade recipe sauce, sweet potato mashed, yellow corn relish
Rice, beans, traditional picadillo, cabbage, cilantro, mango salad and traditional bistek encebollado(which is beef with sauted onions really good seasoned)
Coconut kiss. coconut terrine, vanilla crumbles, blackberry sauce and gooseberry jelly on the top
Prestiño with vanilla ice cream and sauted bananas with cacique
Caramelized sweet plantain, cuajada cheese, strawberrys wiped cream with los santos coffeee on the top
Vegetable spring rolls, in hoisin sauce
Caprese salad with pear tomato, bocconcini cheese, basil and pesto
Lentil soup
Mushroom ceviche
Avocado stuffed with quinoa, tomato, and corn
Vegetable lasagna: layers of eggplant, spinach, and ricotta cheese in tomato sauce
Chickpeas in a flavorful curry sauce with basmati rice
Oven-roasted medley of eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes with provencal herbs
Grilled portobello mushrooms with taco fixings
Fettuccine in alfredo sauce with tender asparagus
Stir-fried tofu with broccoli, bell peppers, and soy sauce
Spinach and ricotta lasagna - layers of pasta with fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, and mozzarella
Portobello tacos - marinated and grilled portobello mushrooms served in corn tortillas with avocado, onion, and cilantro
Lentil burgers - burgers made with lentils, carrots, and spices, served on whole grain buns with your favorite toppings
Ratatouille - a stewed mix of provençal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes
Zucchini and black bean enchiladas - tortillas filled with zucchini, black beans, and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce
Pasta with basil pesto - whole grain pasta tossed with homemade basil pesto, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese
Falafel with tahini sauce - chickpea patties served with tahini sauce, wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables
Vegetarian moussaka - layers of eggplant, potatoes, and béchamel sauce, baked to perfection
Mushroom risotto - arborio rice cooked slowly with mushrooms and parmesan cheese, enriched with vegetable broth
Potato gnocchi with tomato basil sauce - homemade gnocchi served with a fresh tomato and basil sauce
Spanish tortilla - a traditional spanish omelet made with potatoes and onions, cooked until golden and fluffy
Buddha bowl with tofu - a bowl filled with quinoa, marinated tofu, steamed vegetables, and a sesame sauce
Vegetarian pizza - pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions
Chocolate mousse made with avocado
Apple pie with an almond and walnut crust
Creamy coconut flan
Crepes filled with nutella and banana
Grilled corn with chorizo and yogurt dip
Grilled salad with shrimps
Fried green tomatoes
Potatoe soup, onion crumble and bacon
Mini grilled burgers
Baked beans
Potatoes au gratin with cheese and onion
Baby backs ribs bbq
New york steak
Roast chicken
Pulled pork
Churrasco (steak)
Classic beef burgers - juicy beef patties served on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese, accompanied by crispy fries
Barbecue ribs - pork ribs slow-cooked and coated with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
Grilled chicken breasts - marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, served with a side of grilled vegetables
Grilled beef ribs - beef ribs marinated and grilled, glazed with a special barbecue sauce
Carne asada tacos - tacos filled with marinated and grilled carne asada, topped with onions, cilantro, and fresh salsa
Lemon and rosemary baked chicken breasts - baked chicken breasts with a lemon and rosemary seasoning, served with potatoes and vegetables
Pulled pork sandwiches - slow-cooked pulled pork in barbecue sauce, served on hamburger buns with coleslaw
Grilled salmon fillets - salmon fillets marinated and grilled, served with a dill and lemon sauce
Barbecue chicken wings - chicken wings cooked and coated in barbecue sauce, served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing
Roast pork loin - marinated and roasted pork loin, served with apple or mustard sauce
Chicken curry - chicken cooked in a creamy curry sauce, served with basmati rice
Grilled beef steaks - seasoned beef steaks grilled to your preferred doneness, served with baked potatoes and vegetables
Oven-baked bbq chicken - baked chicken thighs and drumsticks with barbecue sauce, served with coleslaw
Honey mustard glazed pork ribs - pork ribs glazed with a honey and mustard mixture, slow-cooked until tender
Grilled shrimp skewers - shrimp marinated in a blend of garlic, lemon, and herbs, skewered and grilled until perfectly charred. serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad
Crispy fish tacos - fried fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) served in soft tortillas with shredded cabbage, avocado, and a tangy lime crema
Seafood boil - a classic american seafood boil featuring shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and corn on the cob, all seasoned with old bay seasoning and cooked together
Grilled lobster tails with garlic butter, mashed potatoes and vegetables
Cheesecake accompanied by black berries
Pineapple meringue pie
Strawberry bisquick cake
Apple cake
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 Puntarenas.
What does a private chef service include in Puntarenas?
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 Puntarenas?
The price of renting a chef in Puntarenas 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 40,542 USD to 74,900 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 40,542 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 37,658 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 41,867 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 74,900 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 Puntarenas?
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 122 chefs available in Puntarenas. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas?
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 Puntarenas each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Puntarenas, 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 Puntarenas.
Cost of a private chef in Puntarenas
The cost of hiring a private chef in Puntarenas 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 40,542 USD to 74,900 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 40,542 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 37,658 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 41,867 USD
For 2 people: 74,900 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 Puntarenas!
1 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 Puntarenas?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Puntarenas: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Puntarenas!
Talk to our chefs in Puntarenas
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 Puntarenas? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Puntarenas, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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