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Personal Chef · Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Your Private Chef, Cooking Where You Stay

Restaurant-quality dining inside your villa, casa or Airbnb. From sunrise breakfasts to candle-lit multi-course dinners — fresh Pacific seafood, prime cuts and house-made desserts, all without leaving your table.

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500+Dinners served
5.0★Guest rating
100%In-villa & cleanup
Every Moment, Covered

One Chef for Every Occasion

Whether it's a relaxed family breakfast or a milestone celebration, we design the menu, shop the markets and handle every detail.

In-villa breakfast spread prepared by a private chef
Mornings

Breakfast & Brunch

Wake up to chilaquiles, fresh fruit, espresso and pastries — served poolside or on the terrace.

Private lunch on a villa terrace overlooking the ocean
Midday

Lunch & Pool Days

Ceviches, grilled catch of the day, tacos and tropical cocktails for slow afternoons by the water.

Multi-course private dinner plated by a personal chef
Evenings

Multi-Course Dinners

Tasting menus of three to seven courses, paired and plated table-side in your villa or casa.

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Celebrations

Private Events

Birthdays, proposals, anniversaries and bachelorette weekends — bespoke menus for your group.

Romantic candlelit dinner for two prepared by a private chef
For Two

Romantic Dinners

Intimate, candle-lit menus designed for honeymoons, engagements and special nights in.

Family-style dinner cooked in an Airbnb kitchen
Groups

Family & Friends

Generous family-style feasts for villas full of guests — taco nights, paella, asados and more.

Effortless

How It Works

From first message to the last bite, we handle everything. You simply choose the date and show up hungry.

Tell Us Your Plan

Share your dates, group size, location and any dietary needs or dream dishes.

Design the Menu

We craft a custom menu and quote. Tweak it until it's exactly what you want.

We Shop & Prep

We source the freshest seafood, meats and produce from local markets that morning.

Cook, Serve, Clean

We arrive at your villa, cook, plate, serve — and leave the kitchen spotless.

Private chef preparing a dish in a Puerto Vallarta villa kitchen
Trained & LocalYears cooking the Bahía de Banderas coast
Meet Your Chef

Cooking Is Personal. So Is Our Service.

We're a small team of Puerto Vallarta–based chefs who believe the best meal of your vacation shouldn't require a reservation, a drive or a dress code. It should happen right where you're staying — with people you love, around your own table.

Every menu is built around what's fresh that morning: snapper pulled from Banderas Bay, produce from the local mercado, salsas ground by hand. We bring the restaurant to you, then leave your kitchen cleaner than we found it.

— Your PVR Private Chef team

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Experiences & Pricing

Prices are per guest for the chef's service, menu design, cooking and cleanup. Groceries are sourced fresh and billed at cost. Custom quotes always available.

Breakfast & Brunch

Relaxed mornings in

$45 USD / guest
  • 2-course breakfast or brunch
  • Fresh fruit, juice & coffee
  • Sweet & savory options
  • Setup, service & cleanup
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Private Dinner

Our signature experience

$65 USD / guest
  • 3 to 5 custom courses
  • Seafood, meats & dessert
  • Table-side plating & service
  • Menu tailored to your group
  • Full kitchen cleanup
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Events & Tasting

Celebrations & groups

$95 USD / guest
  • 5 to 7-course tasting menu
  • Premium seafood & prime cuts
  • Optional pairings & waitstaff
  • Décor & table styling on request
  • Fully bespoke planning
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* Indicative pricing. Final quote depends on menu, guest count, location and season. Minimum group sizes may apply. Groceries billed separately at cost.

Where We Cook

Serving Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit

We come to your villa, casa or Airbnb across Bahía de Banderas. If you don't see your area, just ask.

Puerto Vallarta Nuevo Vallarta Marina Vallarta Conchas Chinas Zona Romántica Bucerías Punta Mita Sayulita La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Flamingos Mismaloya San Pancho
Guest Stories

Loved by Travelers

The highlight of countless Vallarta vacations — straight from our guests.

★★★★★

"Best decision of our whole trip. The ceviche and ribeye were better than any restaurant in town, and we never had to leave our villa. Cleanup was spotless."

JM
Jennifer M.Villa in Conchas Chinas
★★★★★

"We booked a private dinner for my wife's birthday in Nuevo Vallarta. The tasting menu was unforgettable and the chef made it feel so special. Worth every peso."

DR
David R.Airbnb in Nuevo Vallarta
★★★★★

"Eight of us in a Punta Mita villa, all with different diets. Chef handled vegan, gluten-free and the carnivores effortlessly. We've already rebooked for next year."

SK
Sarah K.Villa in Punta Mita
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Recipes, Menus & Local Flavor

Authentic recipes and ideas from our kitchen — fresh ceviche and guacamole, charred octopus, classic tiramisu and more.

Fresh Peruvian ceviche
Recipe

Peruvian Ceviche: The Classic Recipe

Ultra-fresh fish, lime and the magic of leche de tigre — and how it differs from Mexican ceviche.

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Fresh guacamole with avocado and lime
Recipe

Authentic Guacamole, Made Table-Side

The real molcajete method — ripe avocados, lime, cilantro and chile. No peas, no shortcuts.

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Charred grilled octopus
Recipe

Grilled Octopus: Tender Inside, Charred Outside

The secret to octopus that's never rubbery — simmer to tenderize, then char it hard on the grill.

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Elegant private dinner table set at sunset
Your Table Awaits

Make Your Next Meal Unforgettable

Tell us your dates and dream menu. We'll handle the rest — shopping, cooking, serving and cleanup.

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Let's Plan Your Experience

Share a few details and we'll reply within 24 hours with menu ideas and a quote tailored to your stay.

WhatsApp+52 322 301 6727
Emailinfo@pvrprivatechef.com
Service AreaPuerto Vallarta · Nuevo Vallarta · Riviera Nayarit
AvailabilityDaily, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Book 48–72h ahead

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Frequently Asked Questions

A multi-course private dinner typically starts around $65 USD per guest for the chef's service, menu design, cooking and cleanup. Groceries are sourced fresh and billed separately at cost. Final pricing depends on the menu, number of courses, guest count and occasion — we always send a clear quote first.

Yes. We bring everything we need and cook directly in your rental's kitchen — villa, private home or Airbnb. We plate and serve each course, then leave the kitchen spotless so you can simply relax and enjoy.

We serve all of Bahía de Banderas: Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Marina Vallarta, Conchas Chinas, Zona Romántica, Bucerías, Punta Mita, Sayulita, La Cruz and surrounding areas. If you're a little further out, just ask.

Absolutely. Every menu is fully customized. We regularly prepare vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian and allergy-conscious menus, plus kid-friendly plates. Just let us know when you book.

We recommend booking 48–72 hours ahead so we can source the freshest seafood and produce. That said, we'll always try to accommodate last-minute requests when our schedule allows.

Menu planning, grocery shopping, all cooking, table-side plating and service, and complete kitchen cleanup. For larger events we can add waitstaff, bartenders, table styling and wine or cocktail pairings.