Blog · Nov 10, 2026
Private Chef in Tamarindo: Five-Star Dining in Your Villa
Hiring a private chef in Tamarindo or Langosta: custom menus, theme nights, dietary options, what is included and how pricing works.
Want to skip the restaurant line and enjoy a five-star meal at your villa? A private chef in Tamarindo is one of the best ways to celebrate with family and friends on vacation in Costa Rica.
What is the private chef service?
With our Tamarindo private chef service, a professional chef comes to your villa, vacation rental or home, cooks a menu built around your group and serves it at your table. Our native Costa Rican chef has more than 20 years of culinary experience, including owning her own restaurant.
What's included
Custom menu planning around your tastes and dietary needs
Grocery shopping with fresh, local ingredients
Table decorating and elegant table settings
A music playlist to set the mood
Cooking and serving your meal
Full kitchen cleanup afterwards
Breakfast, lunch or dinner
Book the chef for the morning, afternoon or evening. Dinner service includes an appetizer, main course and dessert.
Theme nights
Make it a party with a Taco Night, Sushi Night, BBQ and Grill Night or a traditional Costa Rican Night.
Dietary needs
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easy to plan for. Tell us when you book and the menu is built around them.
Perfect for special occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, weddings, private beach picnics and family reunions. Add live music, from a guitarist to mariachi, or a bartender for an additional fee.
How much does a private chef cost in Tamarindo?
The price depends on your group size, menu and location. Send a request with your date and number of guests, and we confirm the price before you pay. Nothing is charged upfront.
Where can the chef cook?
Tamarindo, Langosta, Playa Grande, Avellanas and villas across Guanacaste.
Make it a full day
Pair your dinner with a day on the water, like the sunset catamaran tour or a private sunset charter.
Book your private chef
Book directly with Ohana Rental & Tours and get a local team on WhatsApp. Request your Tamarindo private chef here.
