Chef Elite Private Chef

Private Chef in Playa del Carmen

I am a professional chef with over 15 years of experience. I studied gastronomy in Mexico City. Later, I moved to England, where I worked and continued studying. Back in my country, I worked for a while in Los Cabos as a Private Chef at the Pedregal Residences and Villas del Mar in Palomilla. Ten years ago, I founded a catering company in the Riviera Maya and I currently collaborate with various agencies, including Take a Chef, with whom I have been working for 4 years, to continue bringing experiences to the best villas throughout the Riviera Maya.

For me, cooking is...

It's my daily drive, my passion, and my reason for living

I learned to cook at...

At home, watching my mother and sisters, my grandmother and aunts cook. They have always been my inspiration and my best example.

A cooking secret...

Love what you do above all else.

My menus

Traditional Mexican Night

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Guacamole and pico de gallo with totopos

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Mexican barbecue; pork loin, chicken , chorizo, flank steak, acompanied with tortillas, withe rice, beans, sauces and grilled vegeables

Chicken tinga, Baja shrimp, and rajas with cream tacos

DESSERT

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Flan

Tres leches cake

The art of celebrating with the Chef Pepe Molina

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Caribbean style fish ceviche with tostadas

Esquites with lemon and chili

Cactus salad with fresh cheese

Guacamole and pico de gallo with totopos

Potatoes with vegan alioli sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Aztec soup, made with chipotle,guajillo and pasilla chiles, accompanied by fried tortilla strips, fresh avocado and meninite local cheese

Lime soup with chicken , and fried tortilla strips

Poblano chili cream accompanied by croutons

Mixed green salad accompanied by goat cheese and balsamic vinegar reduction

Black or red shrimp and fish aguachile with cucumber and red onion

Mini fish ceviche tostadas

MAIN COURSE

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Cochinita pibil, accompanied by onion, spicy habanero, rice and beans

Mushroom mole with withe rice accompanied with fried banana

Tikinchic fish accompanied by withe rice, beans and tortillas

Filet mignong cooked and covered in mushroom sauce, served with mashed potatoes

DESSERT

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Tres leches cake

Flan

3-course dinner

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FIRST COURSE

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Lime soup with chicken , and fried tortilla strips

Aztec soup, made with chipotle,guajillo and pasilla chiles, accompanied by fried tortilla strips, fresh avocado and meninite local cheese

Poblano chili cream accompanied by croutons

Creamy cold avocado

MAIN COURSE

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Cochinita pibil, accompanied by onion, spicy habanero, rice and beans

Pork ribs topped with mango chipotle sauce, served with potato, roasted vegetables and withe rice

Tikinchic fish accompanied by withe rice, beans and tortillas

Veracruz-Style-fish cooked in tomato sauce, olives, capers and herbs, accompanied with withe rice

Filet mignong cooked and covered in mushroom sauce, served with mashed potatoes

Chicken tinga, Baja shrimp, and rajas with cream tacos

Enmoladas stuffed with mushrooms and plantain

DESSERT

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Flan

Sorbet (season fruit)

Lunch to share

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Cactus salad with fresh cheese

Guacamole and pico de gallo with totopos

Potatoes with vegan alioli sauce

Tropical ceviche; cucumber, jicama and mango cubes marinated in lemon juice

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caribbean style fish ceviche with tostadas

Cochinita pibil, accompanied by onion, spicy habanero, rice and beans

Enchiladas with chicken or enfrijoladas stuffes with chorizo served with cream, cheese and withe rice

Pork ribs topped with mango chipotle sauce, served with potato, roasted vegetables and withe rice

Veracruz-Style-fish cooked in tomato sauce, olives, capers and herbs, accompanied with withe rice

Tikinchic fish accompanied by withe rice, beans and tortillas

Tuna crackling toast with caramelized onion and guacamole

Beef and chicken fajitas accompanied by onion and bell pepper

Carrot tinga or hibiscus flower toast, accompanied by vegan cheese and avocado

MAIN COURSE

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DESSERT

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Sorbet (season fruit)

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Family Breakfast

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FIRST COURSE

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Tropical fruits with yogurth and handmade granola

MAIN COURSE

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Fried eggs , accompanied by refried beans, sauteed mushrooms, juicy sausages and grilled tomatoes

Chilaquiles: fried corn tortilla bathed in tomato and chili sauce, with can be red or green sauce, accompanied by chicken, egg and flank steak with touch of cream and cheese

Spongy pancakes accompanied by bacon covered with red fruits and syrup accompanied by mexican-style scrambled eggs

Avocado toast, with cherry tomato and cheese

Vegan enfrijoladas filled with sautéed mushrooms and bean-smothered spinach, accompanied by red onion, cilantro, and avocado

DESSERT

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Chef Elite's reviews

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63 services

La comida con buen sabor y gusto, necesita revisar las cantidades o porciones, así como, vivir la experiencia de preparar los alimentos Private Feedback: La cantidad era escasa y la carne estaba fría.

We were a group of 4 and it was a beautiful evening. My husband, mother, mother-in-law and myself really loved the food and the company! The chef is highly skilled, professional and friendly. His assistant is also great. I totally recommend this experience and we will book it again upon our next visit.

A great experience, food, storytelling and all round company.

Chef Pepe was great! He was on time, friendly, and seemed really invested that we had a nice time and a good experience. I asked him for help with a birthday cake for my fiance's 40th birthday, and he went above our expectations and offered to bake one (for an additional cost). The food, his company, and conversation, as well as the cake, were all well received. We plan on coming back to PDC with our family and will surely book him for another personal chef experience. Thank you, Chef Pepe!!

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE EXPERIENCE!!!!! I cannot put into words how absolutely amazing this experience was!! The food was delicious, the conversations were amazing and the laughter was plentiful. Chef Pepe Molina is one of the most humble and authentic people my husband and I have ever met, and are definitely getting in touch with Chef Pepe the next time we’re in town!

This experience was amazing! We had a group of 10 women with various dietary restrictions, and Chef Pepe accommodated all of them with delicious substitutions. The food was fresh & authentic, and he agave detailed descriptions of the cuts of meat, where the fish was from, etc.

Our experience with chef Pepe was excellent and the meal he prepared was wonderful. I would highly recommend this experience.

Great! Great energy, food, and overall it was a fantastic experience. Him and his assistant managed well in our small kitchen and made an amazing dinner. Thanks!

Pepe was super friendly and very informative of the area we totally book him again when we come back to Playa

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely homemade traditional breakfast on Valentine morning. Kitchen was left clean and our chef was great conversationalist. We would recommend this experience for anyone in the area.

DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE! We were so blessed to have Chef Pepe! He was great. The food was amazing! So much more than we could’ve expected. The dishes had so much flavor, it felt like we were using certain taste buds for the first time. In addition to the presentation of the food, and it’s deliciousness, Pepe also provided us with a historical background of how traditional Mexican food is prepared and how he used those traditions to prepare our dish. I am so glad we booked this. I will definitely do it again when I return.

Pepe is awesome and we had an awesome time. Such yummy and fresh food.

Chef Pepe was the consummate professional and our family had a most wonderful time! He was extremely patient and accommodating with our two toddlers and made sure they were fully a part of the meal prep. Most importantly the food was amazing and we learned a ton as well! Highly recommend!!

A wonderful dinner experience from start to finish! Everything was absolutely delicious. We even got to participate a bit and help.

We had an amazing experience today. I really loved the food and the helpful information about what we were eating and the area!! Will definitely recommend.

Chef Pepe and Priscilla did an excellent job, made an excellent meal and were more than accommodating! We chose the Mexican menu; it was delicious and very flavorful! Based on our experience - we highly recommend them and we will definitely be booking them again!

Chef Pepe was wonderful! Having him come cook at our Airbnb was the highlight of the trip. He let us be as involved or uninvolved as we wanted to be — we chose to be involved and help make tortillas and other items. He showed us some tips and tricks and also talked about the Mayan culture. It was really nice to hear from a local! We had some specific requests and he was very communicative with us in advance and accommodating.

Chef Pepe was right on time and full of energy . We loved his stories about Mexico Just as much as we loved his food. The pancakes were the star of the show !! We could not stop raving about them.

You guys, I mean, WOW! Chef Pepe and his lovely wife Priscilla are absolute treasures. He was so patient and thoughtful accommodating and preparing the menu (my wife has a lot of allergies). The food was tasty and rich and masterfully prepared. If you are in PDC, BOOK CHEF PEPE!

The best decision we’ve made was to hire a private chef! Chef Pepe and Priscilla were a great team. They were the most humble, very professional and they taught us a lot about organic, authentic Mexican food. Our 3 course meal was amazing and to top it off was the homemade vanilla ice cream and brownie cake. We will definitely hire them again.