Chef Jorge Criado

Private Chef in Puerto Morelos

I’m Chef Jorge Criado, a private chef based in Playa del Carmen specializing in luxury villa dinners, intimate events, and farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine.

My passion is creating unforgettable experiences through food—from ocean-fresh ceviche to slow-cooked short ribs and handmade pasta. Every menu is personalized around your preferences, location, and occasion.

Trained at Le Cordon Bleu and Hofmann School (Spain), I’ve cooked for over 30 private events across the Riviera Maya with 5-star reviews.

Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a family brunch, or a multi-day villa stay, I take care of everything—from groceries to service and full cleanup—so you can simply relax and enjoy.

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For me, cooking is...

my passion and my lifestyle — a way to connect with local ingredients, share culture, and tell a story in every bite.

I learned to cook at...

Le Cordon Bleu Mexico and the Hofmann School of Hospitality in Spain, two of the world’s most respected culinary institutions.

A cooking secret...

Precision and “mise en place” — structure first, so creativity can flow freely and every detail shines.

My menus

Tokyo Comfort (c2)

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Miso Garden Soup – Tofu, wakame, scallion

Tuna Tataki – Seared tuna, ginger ponzu

Edamame with Sea Salt & Yuzu

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Chicken Teriyaki Don – House-made glaze

Beef Udon Stir-Fry – Soy-butter noodles

Vegetable Tempura Plate – Light & crispy

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Matcha Cheesecake

Black Sesame Ice Cream

Mochi

Mediterranean Breeze (g1)

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Aguachile Negro – Shrimp in a smoky black aguachile sauce made with roasted chiles, garlic, and squid ink

Ajo Blanco (white gazpacho) grapes and herb breadcrumbs

Bruschetta Trio – Tomato, Whipped Feta & Mushroom: Three classic toppings served on toasted artisan bread

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Octopus Carpaccio Thin slices, smoked paprika, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil

Mediterranean Goat Cheese Salad Walnuts, kalamata olives, honey vinaigrette

Classic Hummus with Za’atar Smooth, creamy, served with warm pita bread

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Seared Salmon with Couscous & Herb Yogurt Perfectly cooked, fresh, and aromatic

White wine Chicken Slow-cooked, tender, with a delicate citrus sauce

Grilled Octopus with Smoked Paprika & Truffled Potato Purée Soft, smoky, luxurious

Pepper steak with roasted green beans and curry carrot pure

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Honey & Lavender Panna Cotta Elegant, silky, aromatic

Lemon & Mascarpone Tart Refreshing and creamy

Orange Blossom Crème Brûlée Silky custard infused with orange blossom water, topped with a perfectly torched caramel crust

Chocolate ganache with berries

Italian Comfort (c2)

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Bruschetta Trio – Tomato, Whipped Feta & Mushroom: Three classic toppings served on toasted artisan bread

Caprese Salad – Mozzarella & Basil: Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and olive oil

Beef Carpaccio – Parmesan & Arugula: Thin sliced beef with Parmesan, arugula, and lemon oil

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Pasta Pomodoro – Fresh Basil: A classic pasta in a bright tomato sauce with basil

Pollo Marsala – Wine Reduction: Chicken in a silky Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms

Gnocchi Sorrentina – Tomato & Cheese: Soft potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce and melted cheese

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Tiramisu: Classic Italian dessert with espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa

Panna Cotta: Silky vanilla custard served with mixed berries

Cannoli Siciliani: Crispy pastry filled with sweet ricotta and orange zest

Italian Vibes (e1)

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Bruschetta with roasted peppers and balsamic reduction

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Risotto ai Funghi Porcini – Creamy mushroom risotto with truffle essence

Caprese Salad – Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction

Tartare di Tonno – Fresh tuna tartare with avocado, citrus dressing & crispy shallots

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Scallops with Shoyu and Leek: Shoyu, lemon chili season with Risotto, grilled scallops and burnt leeks

Gnocci with pomodoro mozarella and parmesan cheese

Braised chicken with tomatoes caramelized onion with balsamic and quinoa

Tagliatelle with roasted peppers and beef fillet & Pomodoro

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Tiramisù Classico – Traditional tiramisu with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa powder

Pere al Vino Rosso (Poached Pears in Red Wine)

Deconstructed Torta di Ricotta e Limone (Ricotta & Lemon Cake)

La Table Royale (E1)

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Savory Gougère with Black Truffle – Cheese puffs infused with truffle essence

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Lobster Bisque – Rich and creamy soup with cognac & tarragon

Parmesan Risotto – Silky risotto with black truffle oil & aged parmesan

Asperges à la Hollandaise – Poached white asparagus with rich hollandaise sauce and crispy prosciutto

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Seared Local Fish Meunière – Delicate white fish with brown butter, lemon & capers

Bouillabaisse – Traditional Provençal seafood stew with mussels, white fish, shrimp, and saffron-infused broth, served with rouille and toasted baguette

Coq au Vin – Classic French braised chicken slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and lardons, served with buttered potatoes

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Crème Brûlée infused with Lavender – Classic custard with a floral twist

Chocolate ganache – with mix berries

Crêpes Suzette – Flambéed crêpes with Grand Marnier & orange zest

Under the sea (g1)

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Passion Fruit Tuna Tiradito Fresh tuna, citrus-passion dressing, sesame, and a touch of heat

Pink Shrimp Ceviche Crisp cucumber, mango, lime, and serrano pepper for a bright, tropical finish

Salmon Tartare with Avocado Soy-citrus dressing, chives, sesame, and crostini

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Seared Salmon with Citrus Brown Butter Crispy skin, tender center, and bright citrus notes

Grilled Octopus Smoky, tender, served with baby potatoes and paprika oil

Jumbo Shrimp with Black Garlic Butter Rich, aromatic, and elegant

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Passion Fruit Pavlova Crispy meringue, soft center, tropical fruit and cream

Chilled Coconut Cheesecake Soft, creamy, with a Caribbean touch

Chocolate ganache – with mix berries

Sun & Simplicity – A Mediterranean Escape (c1)

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Tomato-Olive Tapenade — Fresh tomatoes and olives blended with herbs and served on toast

Crispy Falafel Bites — Golden chickpea patties with tahini drizzle

Marinated Cucumber Salad — Chilled cucumbers with lemon, dill, and olive oil

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Lemon Herb Couscous — Fluffy couscous with parsley, mint, and citrus dressing

Zucchini Fritters — Lightly fried zucchini with garlic yogurt dip

Mediterranean Prawns — Garlic-lemon prawns with cherry tomatoes and herbs

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Chicken Souvlaki — Grilled chicken skewers with lemon and garlic

Stuffed Bell Peppers — Roasted peppers filled with herbed rice and vegetables

Seared Sea Bass — Pan-seared fish with capers and roasted vegetables

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Orange Olive Oil Cake — Moist cake with citrus and extra virgin olive oil

Honey Greek Yogurt — Thick yogurt with honey and pistachios

Berry-Almond Tart — Buttery tart with berries and almond cream

Mexican Menu Experience

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Street food style Elotes, Roasted baby corn with epazote mayo, local fresh cheese and lime

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Shrimp Aguachile with Roasted pickle cucumber

Tuna tostada with black Aguachile

Street style corn with bone Marrow with epazote and cotija cheese

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Roasted Octopus with chili dressing and tomatillo salsa, and fried chaya leafs

Pork belly with Honey Mustard sauce and Plantain

Corn risotto with bone marrow and epazote oil

Coconut shrimps with achiote and coconut sauce and plantain pure

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Candied Pumpkin with spice cream and Crumble

Spices Churros with Cajeta sauce

Cheesecake with hibiscus coulis

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Chef Jorge's reviews

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35 services

We had an incredible in-home dining experience with Chef Jorge. From start to finish, the service was professional, warm, and thoughtfully executed. The menu was beautifully crafted, and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and plated with restaurant-quality presentation. Chef Jorge arrived fully prepared, kept the kitchen spotless, and made the entire evening feel effortless. Our guests were truly impressed, and we were able to relax and enjoy a memorable meal in the comfort of our home. Highly recommend Chef Jorge for anyone looking for an elevated private dining experience.

Chef Jorge and his partner Alicia were amazing and very pleasant. Chef Jorge was very responsive from start to finish. From planning our menus to asking of any restrictions, he took every consideration into meal planning. His communication was great. Very professional and punctual. The cleanup after both days was also amazing, leaving us to fully enjoy our trip. Now, the food! The food was amazing. Great hearty breakfast our second day of the trip with great options and day 2 dinner was so tasty. Food was seasoned well and everyone enjoyed. We all would recommend Chef Jorge. Our only regret is that we didn’t have his services everyday on our trip. ????

Chef Jorge and his su chef Alicia were outstanding in every possible way. Every single meal was delicious, he was on time, communicated clearly, and was professional and friendly. He cooked for 5 adults, 2 children (7-10), and two toddlers. We shared what we were interested in and he planned and created the entire menu. One of the kids is very picky and Jorge was able to easily accommodate his needs. He even provided excellent recommendations for places to visit in the area. Not having to plan, shop, cook, and clean made the vacation much more enjoyable. Highly recommend Chef Jorge!

Jorge was the best!! Food was delicious and we loved having his company in our house for the weekend!

Delicious food and convenient as they cook at your place.

This is one of the best air b and b experiences I’ve had. Unfortunately when I got to my air b and b, I had hardly any kitchen amenities. Jorge was able to adapt quickly with the limited resources and created an amazing menu. The food was truly amazing and full of flavour. It was fun to be able to help out and learn new cooking skills. On top of that, the conversation was great. Solo-female travel friendly 100% - Thank you Jorge

Our dinner with Chef Jorge was delicious from the Amuse-Bouche to the dessert. He was very accommodating for our gluten free guest. We enjoyed talking with Chef Jorge about his training and experiences in Europe. I would highly recommend Chef Jorge’s airbnb experience to anyone visiting Playa del Carmen.

We had an incredible experience with Chef Jorge Criado! During our Playa del Carmen vacation, we had 4 dinners and a brunch prepared for us by Chef Jorge. He worked with us extensively in advance of our trip to propose menus, and customize them for food allergies. The menus were wonderfully varied to showcase a variety of cuisines, and to allow us to experience fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Our meals were all delicious. Chef Jorge did a great job presenting the dishes to us, telling us about what inspired him, and showing his passion for his craft. Everything was wonderful, and we would definitely love to experience his cooking again!

Jorge was awesome! The food was flavorful, fresh, healthy, and beautiful! He made our Honeymoon dinner a very memorable one. I wish he had his own restaurant so I could visit it regularly! Five Stars!