Your Private Chef in Tamarindo

Choose your menu. Your chef handles the cooking, serving and cleanup — so you can enjoy the evening. Groceries are included or itemised separately; your quote says which.

$129–$200 USD per personNo payment required now · final price agreed with your menu

Submit your request for free. We’ll confirm your chef, date, menu and final price with you.

A private chef plating dinner on a villa terrace at sunset

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A restaurant experience at your villa

Friends enjoying a private dinner around a villa tablePrivate chef cooking in a modern villa kitchenChef serving a freshly prepared villa dinnerRestaurant-style main courses ready to serveChef adding the finishing touch to a plated dish
Tropical villa and infinity pool surrounded by palmsVilla dining team presenting a tropical mealFloating breakfast trays beside a villa poolFine-dining seafood plate by candlelightChef setting breakfast beside a villa pool

Included

  • Menu planning with your chef
  • Cooking in your villa kitchen
  • Service at the table
  • Kitchen cleanup
  • Dietary and allergy requirements accommodated

Not included

  • Drinks, unless added
  • Gratuity
  • Groceries — included or charged separately depending on the menu; your quote states which

Your provider

Every provider is a local professional our team has worked with. Their name, photos and profile appear in your quote — we never swap a named provider without asking you.

What your villa needs

  • • A working kitchen with stove, oven and fridge space
  • • Somewhere to eat, indoors or on the terrace
  • • Your villa allows outside service providers

Cancellation

Nothing is charged when you submit your request. Cancellation and payment terms are agreed with your final menu and quote before you pay.

Questions

How much does a private chef cost in Costa Rica?

$129–$200 USD per person, depending on your menu. Submitting your request is free, with no deposit required. We agree your menu, final price and any extras with you before arranging payment.

What happens after I submit the form?

We check chef availability for your date, suggest menus and agree the final price with you. Submitting the form is a request, not a confirmed booking.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

No. Just submit the form — no deposit or payment is required now.

Are groceries included?

Some menus are all-inclusive; others charge a chef fee with groceries billed at cost. Your quote states which, line by line.

Can the chef handle allergies or a vegan table?

Yes. Tell us in the request so the right chef and menu are matched to you.

Can I book several meals during my stay?

Yes. Choose “Multiple meals” and pick each date and meal type — they don’t need to be consecutive.

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