A private chef plating a course at the villa counter as guests look on

Private chef · Tulum

Private chef in Tulum

A chef in your villa for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The menu, shopping, cooking, serving, and cleanup are handled, so the group can stay where they are and enjoy the meal.

  • In-villa dining
  • Custom menus
  • Bartending
  • Dietary-friendly
  • Yacht dining

Dinner comes to you

A private chef turns the villa into the restaurant for the night. Choose the kind of meal you want, tell us the group size and any dietary needs, and the chef takes care of the rest.

It can be a relaxed brunch by the pool, an asado for the group, a multi-course dinner, or something built around a birthday, anniversary, or weekend away.

Add a bartender, wine or mezcal pairing, or a cooking class if you want to make more of the evening.

Menus our chefs cook

Every menu is built around the group, but these are some of the most common directions.

  • Mexican & local seafood

    Ceviche, tacos, fresh fish, and dishes built around ingredients from the Yucatán.

  • Asado & live-fire grill

    Steaks, seafood, vegetables, and sides cooked over the grill at the villa.

  • Tasting menus

    A multi-course dinner served at your own table, with optional wine or mezcal pairings.

  • Brunches & grazing

    Poolside breakfasts, brunches, sharing plates, and grazing tables for the group.

  • Cocktails & classes

    Add a bartender for the evening or turn the first round into a hands-on cocktail class.

  • Dietary-friendly

    Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, pescatarian, and allergy-friendly menus can be planned in advance.

One example of how the evening could look. Your menu will be built around your tastes.

A sample three-course private-chef dinner menu
To begin
Guacamole & margaritasPrepared tableside with fresh lime
Catch cevicheLocal fish, avocado, chile, and citrus
EsquitesCharred corn, cotija, and chipotle
Mains
Wood-fired whole snapperSalsa verde and grilled lime
Cochinita pibilSlow-roasted achiote pork with handmade tortillas
Market vegetables & riceSeasonal produce from the morning market
To finish
Tres lechesFresh mango and toasted coconut
Mezcal & coffee

What it costs

Prices depend on the menu, ingredients, and group size.

Private-chef pricing per person by meal type
ExperienceFrom
Breakfast or brunch$40 / person
Lunch$45 / person
Dinner$75 / person
Tasting menu$120 / person

Rates typically include groceries and 16% VAT. Gratuity is separate.

Good to know

  • What is included?
    The chef shops for the ingredients, prepares the meal, cooks in your kitchen, serves the table, and cleans up afterward.
  • Where can the chef cook?
    At your villa or rental, on a private estate, or aboard a yacht with a suitable kitchen setup.
  • Can you handle dietary restrictions?
    Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, pescatarian, and allergy-friendly menus can all be planned in advance.
  • How many people can a chef cook for?
    Anything from dinner for two to a large villa group. Larger bookings may include extra kitchen or service staff.
  • How far ahead should I book?
    A few days can be enough for a simple meal, but larger groups, peak dates, and more involved menus are better booked earlier.

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