Private chef services, by Chef Pablo Turel and his team, for people who want to enjoy their vacation.
The Costa Rica Chef offers private chef services in the privacy and comfort of your vacation rental home. From impressive sushi spreads to a typical Argentinian BBQ and everything in between, our seasoned expert chefs can do it all!
After working for many years as a private chef, in 2017, Head Chef Pablo Turel created The Costa Rica Chef, offering private chef services across the Central Pacific Coast along with his team of hand-picked professional chefs. After having worked for many years together, learning and growing from each other, they have become a cohesive unit of some of the top chefs in all of Costa Rica.
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Jaco • Hermosa • Herradura
Up to 10 people
Only Breakfast $80
Only Lunch $90
Only Dinner $90
Sushi Night $150
Breakfast & Dinner $150
Full Day – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $240
* Prices do not include groceries
* Costa Rican Taxes Included
Esterillos • Bejuco • Tarcoles
Up to 10 people
Only Breakfast $100
Only Lunch $110
Only Dinner $110
Sushi Night $170
Breakfast & Dinner $170
Full Day – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner $260
* Prices do not include groceries
* Costa Rican Taxes Included
Manuel Antonio
Up to 10 people
Only Breakfast $110
Only Lunch $120
Only Dinner $120
Sushi Night $170
Breakfast & Dinner $210
NO FULL DAY SERVICE
* Prices do not include groceries
* Costa Rican Taxes Included
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What our clients have to say
Ursula Hempel
2023-09-24
I had the pleasure of hiring Chef Pablo and Jose to celebrate my husband’s birthday at our beach house, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish they were professional and accommodating.
First and foremost, the food was absolutely incredible! They prepared Mexican dinner, a delicious pecan pie for dessert and the next day a breakfast buffet. Not only were Chef Pablo and Jose talented in the kitchen, they were punctual and efficient. They also took care of the cleanup, allowing us to relax and enjoy the celebration!
I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Pablo and Jose for any special occasion. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Daniel Beatty
2023-09-10
ChefPablo and his crew have 5 stars for a reason. We were a group of 9, celebrating my mom's 60th birthday and wanted to take the burden of cooking off everyone's plate so we could spend the time enjoying each others company instead. This felt like a splurge for our thrifty family, but everyone would agree, this was the highlight of our trip and worth every penny!
We had dinner cooked for us everyday, mainly by Chef Jose and a couple days by Chef Diana, and the food and service were both amazing! They were friendly, accommodating to our dietary preferences and allergies, and all meals were out of this world. Not to mention, they cleaned up for us as well!
Having a personal chef was a treat! Chef Pablo has a great thing going with his service and crew. If we make it back to Costa Rica, we'll be giving Chef Pablo a call!
Ariel Llorente
2023-07-16
Pablo and his crew were awesome and so responsive! We needed very early breakfasts at our VRBO for early day trips. We were so happy with each one, especially the breakfast burritos!
Nina
2023-03-05
Excelente servicio
Brian Bildson
2023-03-03
Fantastic service and exceptional meals. Chef Roger and Fabian went above and beyond.
Emily Biggs
2023-01-01
So so good! We used Pablo for two meals. Exceeded our expectations for both. Very friendly and efficient chefs. Use them!
The Pretty Mad Scientist
2022-12-21
Chef Pablo and his team were MAGNIFICENT during our visit! We had them come for breakfast on two separate days, and dinner another. Both experiences were entirely above and beyond our expectations. Truly a very special experience. Each and every dish was scrumptious! Attention to detail, amazing service, and multiple appetizers and wine that we hadn’t even expected! All while being so kind and really contributing quite well to the fun atmosphere.
We were 5 girls staying at an Airbnb in Jaco for my bachelorette, and honestly I think Chef Pablo and the meals we had with him were one of the main highlights of my entire trip. The girls and I would all highly recommend!
Thank you again Pablo!
Daya Faith
2022-08-22
Chef Pablo was AMAZING! Service was great and food was delicious! We had the surf and turf (would highly suggest). Next time I’m in Costa Rica, I’ll be sure to book again : )
Mary Margaret Gregg
2022-04-11
This was the absolute BEST vacation decision I have ever made. Chef Makensy and Chef Fabian were a dream come true! Every meal was better than the last. The meals were prepared fresh daily and were delicious. My kids are such picky eaters and they loved everything! Thank you guys so much for truly making this a real vacation for this busy mom!
Carol Snyder
2022-04-01
We were in Costa Rica for our 30th Anniversary with family and friends and hired Pablo’s chefs for 4 meals and bartending services. We absolutely loved the food and service ! And Sandra the Bartender was top notch - such a hit with all of our friends !! She made the best shots and drinks and even served them poolside . It was the highlight of our trip for sure ! Highly recommend Pablo’s crew for your trip to Costa Rica . We will definitely use them again when we return !!
Ben O
2023-06-29
Exceeded our expectations!
Absolutely fantastic! We had them cook breakfast and dinner for us during our week long vacation to Hermosa Beach last week. We had 9 adults and 2 children and there were plenty of leftovers for lunches. The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful and they cleaned everything up at the end. They even made a birthday cake for my daughter! Highly recommend!
Katie G
2023-05-16
Delicious Food
We recently stayed in Los Suenos and hired Chef Fabian to cook for our large party of 15 for 4 dinners, 1 breakfast & 1 poolside lunch! Everything was so delicious, he even cooked some of the mahi & tuna we caught each night. Would highly recommend & will definitely be using their services on our next trip!
Trish H
2023-03-24
One of the best meals I’ve ever had!
A definite must to have a private chef cook a delectable meal while you’ve been playing all day! Pablo was easy to communicate with with all my questions. Surf and turf was beyond our expectations with the largest piece of lobster and filet mignon wrapped in bacon. Chef Jose was very professional and knows his way around a kitchen. It was reasonably priced. HIGHLY recommend this company to up your game while you visit Costa Rica!
Amber B
2023-03-20
Excellent food and service
I cannot say enough about this company. We hired them for 2-3 meals per day and bartending services for 12 people while we were in Jaco. The food was some of the best we had ever had! They were also extremely flexible and easy to work with on a day to day basis. And - Sandra - the bartender is fantastic. Granted - her shot making skills almost did us in lol - but she was gracious and wonderful to have around. They made our trip special and memorable. Kudos to them. I would highly recommend them!
Jon L
2023-02-24
Amazing service in Costa Rica
This is a must when visiting Costa Rica. It took all the pressure off the families and the food was simply amazing. Pablo communicated very quickly ahead of our trip and was very attentive to our selections and needs. Our chef (Jose) showed up on time every night and was extremely friendly and professional. He made the difference on our trip and not only prepared outstanding meals but cleaned up afterwards and asked us what we wanted for the next night. Overall, if I could give this more than 5 starts I would and highly recommend to anyone going to Costa Rica to look Pablo up.
richellekp
2022-12-26
A Must In Jaco Costa Rica!
I hired them for my birthday dinner and they did not disappoint. Chef Pablo was always responsive to my emails with questions I had. We had the Argentinian Barbecue and everything was absolutely delicious! The chefs set the table and plated our food then cleaned up and wrapped the leftovers. We had enough leftovers for two days for the 6 of us. Price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend them and would use them again
micnbubs
2022-11-29
Chef Jose and Chef Belen
Chef Pablo arranged for us to have Chef Jose and Chef Belen for our 6-night splurge! OH BOY! They did NOT disappoint. Every dinner was amazing!! From Argentine BBQ, and Italian night, to Caribbean jerk chicken ending with Surf and turf. Our dinners were so good. We highly recommend Chef Pablo and his team.
Kendall A
2022-06-08
The Best!
Chef Manuel Antonio is amazing! He first came to our rental to cook a breakfast spread while on vacation. It was so good that we wanted him back for dinner the following day. Manuel made Argentinian BBQ and it was the best! 10/10
debilynn1234
2022-05-15
Costa Rican Jewel!
My husband and I came to Jaco with three adult boys and two girlfriends. I wanted the chef experience and boy did we get it! First, I have to say that Pablo was booked (he told me prior to booking) and he sent Belen in his place. I made so many changes because activities and times changed and Pablo just said :no problem" and Belen worked around our schedule. Belen was fabulous. We had two breakfast buffets (chocolate chip, banana and plain pancakes included 🙂 , surf and turf dinner, Argentinean dinner and sushi. Belen was on time, pleasant, entertaining and always smiling. My very picky adult boys loved his food. We were all in heaven. Hire Pablo's team! You wont regret it!!
warrens211
2022-03-31
What a Great Experience!!
We were in Costa Rica for our 30th Anniversary with family and friends and hired Pablo’s chefs for 4 meals and bartending services. We absolutely loved the food and service ! And Sandra the Bartender was top notch - such a hit with all of our friends !! She made the best shots and drinks and even served them poolside . It was the highlight of our trip for sure ! Highly recommend Pablo’s crew for your trip to Costa Rica . We will definitely use them again when we return !!