Private Chef Experiences in Tamarindo
Unforgettable evenings — at your villa, led by a family of Argentine asadores.
SIGNATURE DINING
$150 / person (2 guests)
$120 / person (3+ guests)
Signature Private Dining
We design a custom multi-course menu around you. We cook, serve, and tell the story of every dish as we go. This is not catering. This is an experience.
Choose your cuisine — we do the rest.
What's included
- Custom multi-course menu
- All ingredients sourced and prepared
- Full cooking at your location
- Dish-by-dish storytelling
- Setup and cleanup included
- Dietary needs accommodated
Perfect for
- Intimate dinners (2–6 guests)
- Family celebrations
- Anniversaries & special occasions
- Villa and vacation rental guests
- Corporate groups
- Larger gatherings (inquire)
Choose Your Menu
Seafood Menu
Starter
Fiorentina-style fish tiradito with ginger and turmeric reduction
Main
Sesame-crusted mahi mahi batons with creamy avocado purée and carrot-papaya cream
Dessert
Catalan cream with vanilla caramel
Argentine Menu
Starter
Beef carpaccio with arugula, Parmesan, capers, extra virgin olive oil, and Modena balsamic vinegar
Main
Grilled ribeye steak with Malbec reduction and potato purée infused with arugula and Parmesan
Dessert
Warm crêpe filled with dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream and caramel reduction
Guanacaste Menu
Starter
Garlic shrimp with La Vera paprika over golden potatoes with fine herbs
Main
Grilled mahi mahi with sautéed vegetables, mushroom risotto, and sweet chili sauce
Dessert
Apple Tatin tart with crème anglaise
Spanish Menu
Starter
Spanish potato tortilla with bruschetta, prosciutto, capers, alioli, and smoked paprika
Main
Basque-style seafood casserole — prawns, mahi mahi, octopus, mussels, shrimp, squid in tomato and parsley sauce
Dessert
Traditional Catalan cream with crunchy caramel and pink pepper
French Menu
Starter
Beef tartare with red onion, cilantro, egg yolk, Dijon with champagne, capers, lime, and microgreens
Main
Smoked salmon in seafood cream with oven-roasted vegetables and herb butter
Dessert
Apple Tarte Tatin with artisanal ice cream and vanilla caramel
Italian Menu
Starter
Beef carpaccio with arugula, Parmesan shavings, capers, extra virgin olive oil, and Modena balsamic vinegar
Main
Tuscan-style lasagna — slow-cooked beef ragù for four hours, homemade egg pasta, béchamel, Grana Padano, Genoese pesto
Dessert
Classic tiramisù with mascarpone cream, homemade ladyfingers, cinnamon, chocolate, coffee caramel
Choose your menu
Seafood Menu
- Starter: Fiorentina-style fish tiradito with ginger and turmeric reduction
- Main: Sesame-crusted mahi mahi batons with creamy avocado purée and carrot-papaya cream
- Dessert: Catalan cream with vanilla caramel
Argentine Menu
- Starter: Beef carpaccio with arugula, Parmesan, capers, extra virgin olive oil, and Modena balsamic vinegar
- Main: Grilled ribeye steak with Malbec reduction and potato purée infused with arugula and Parmesan
- Dessert: Warm crêpe filled with dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream and caramel reduction
Guanacaste Menu
- Starter: Garlic shrimp with La Vera paprika over golden potatoes with fine herbs
- Main: Grilled mahi mahi with sautéed vegetables, mushroom risotto, and sweet chili sauce
- Dessert: Apple Tatin tart with crème anglaise
Spanish Menu
- Starter: Spanish potato tortilla with bruschetta, prosciutto, capers, alioli, and smoked paprika
- Main: Basque-style seafood casserole — prawns, mahi mahi, octopus, mussels, shrimp, squid in tomato and parsley sauce
- Dessert: Traditional Catalan cream with crunchy caramel and pink pepper
French Menu
- Starter: Beef tartare with red onion, cilantro, egg yolk, Dijon with champagne, capers, lime, and microgreens
- Main: Smoked salmon in seafood cream with oven-roasted vegetables and herb butter
- Dessert: Apple Tarte Tatin with artisanal ice cream and vanilla caramel
Italian Menu
- Starter: Beef carpaccio with arugula, Parmesan shavings, capers, extra virgin olive oil, and Modena balsamic vinegar
- Main: Tuscan-style lasagna — slow-cooked beef ragù for four hours, homemade egg pasta, béchamel, Grana Padano, Genoese pesto
- Dessert: Classic tiramisù with mascarpone cream, homemade ladyfingers, cinnamon, chocolate, coffee caramel
ARGENTINIAN GRILL — $150 / person
The Asado Experience
A traditional Argentine asado — slow-cooked over open flame, the way it has been done for generations. Marcelo didn’t just learn this. He was born into it.
We build the fire. We prepare the cuts. We bring you into every step of it.
Reception
- Handmade empanadas: Knife-cut beef · Neapolitan (ham, tomato, mozzarella, basil) · Argentine fugazzeta · Chicken with béchamel, spinach and corn
- Mini choripanes with chimichurri, homemade mayo, and criolla sauce
- Mini beef tenderloin sandwiches with arugula, confit tomatoes, Parmesan, and Provençal mayo
Main Course — Grill to Table
- Beef: Rump tail (cuadril) · Skirt steak (entraña) · Ribeye (ojo de bife)
- Pork: Flank steak (matambre) · Ribs
- Sides: Fire-roasted vegetables with olive oil and herbs · French fries with scrambled eggs and scallions · Arugula, Parmesan and cherry tomato salad · Mixed garden salad
Dessert
- Classic homemade flan with dulce de leche and Chantilly cream
FULL DAY EXPERIENCE — $350 / person
The Full Day Menu
From morning coffee to a final dessert — we stay with you all day. Three meals, all custom, all cooked on-site.
Breakfast
- Tropical fruits
- Breads and croissants
- homemade yogurt
- eggs to taste
- specialty coffee
- natural juices
Lunch
- Ginger corvina ceviche
- Dorado fillet with lemon and asparagus risotto
- Crêpe with dulce de leche
Dinner
- Fiorentina fish tiradito
- Beef medallion with truffled purée
- Chocolate textures with red fruits
BREAKFASTS — Custom pricing on inquiry
Morning Experiences
Start the day right. Choose your style — we bring everything.
Argentinian Classic
- Medialunas
- Criollitos, dulce de leche
- Mate cocido
- Café con leche
American Classic
- Pancakes, bacon & eggs
- Cold brew
- Peanut butter toast
Signature Tico
- Gallo pinto
- Tropical fruits
- Tarrazú coffee
- Coconut water
All breakfasts include optional extras (+$20 per person): omelettes, Mafalda croissant, turkey sandwich, patacones, and more.
ALL YOU CAN EAT — Custom pricing on inquiry
Unlimited Experiences
For groups who want more. All you can eat — prepared on the spot, with premium ingredients.
Unlimited Gourmet Pizza
Choose 6 varieties
Classic, Gourmet, Veggie, or Seafood — all on artisan dough.
Unlimited Mexican Food
Tacos, quesadillas, nachos
All fillings, all sauces, all sides — prepared fresh on the spot.
Argentine Picoteo
The ultimate bites buffet
Empanadas, mini skewers, mini sandwiches, and 6 homemade sauces.
Clear, Transparent Pricing
All rates include transportation to your location, all fresh ingredients, full cooking service, and final cleaning.
Card payment tax (13%) and gratuity not included. Book at least 48 hours in advance.
| Experience | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Dining (2 guests) | $150/person | Includes all 6 cuisine options |
| Signature Dining (3+ guests) | $120/person | Same full experience, better value |
| Argentinian Grill | $150/person | Full asado reception + main + dessert |
| Breakfasts | Inquire | Argentine, American, or Signature Tico |
| All You Can Eat | Inquire | Pizza, Mexican, or Argentine Picoteo |
Simple to Book. Extraordinary to Experience.
01
Tell us about your evening
Date, group size, menu preference, and what you’re celebrating.
02
We design your menu
A custom experience built around you. You review. We refine.
03
We bring the fire
We arrive, cook, serve, tell the story. You just enjoy it.