You flew all the way to Costa Rica, but the big game is still the big game. Whether it's Sunday football, a Saturday college rivalry, a UFC card, a playoff night or a World Cup match, the crew wants to watch — and nobody wants to be the one stuck in the kitchen frying wings while everyone else is glued to the screen. That's where we come in. Jaco Beach Chef brings a full game-day spread to your villa, cooks it there, and keeps it coming all game long, so your group gets a stadium-worthy feast without anyone missing a play.
The spread, handled — so no one leaves the couch
We set up in your rental's kitchen and keep the food flowing from kickoff to the final whistle. Hot apps when everyone arrives, a big main round at halftime, and plates cleared as you go — you just watch the game and we handle the rest. For a group weekend, it's the easiest way to feed everyone well without a single beer run turning into a grocery run.
What's on a game-day menu
We build it around what your crew likes to snack on through a game. A few favorites:
- Wings & sliders — the classics, done right, in rounds so they stay hot.
- Loaded nachos & dips — big shareable platters to graze on all game.
- Chifrijo — the Tico bar-food bowl of crispy pork, beans, pico and avocado. A local favorite that was made for watching sports.
- Tacos & burgers — hearty, handheld, and easy to eat without looking away from the screen.
- Fresh ceviche & the day's catch — if the group went fishing, we'll fold that in too.
Cold drinks, a dessert to finish, and we'll work around any allergies or picky eaters. See our full menu options and how we handle dietary needs and allergies.
A quick, honest note on watching the game
We're the food team, not the cable company — whether a specific game is on comes down to your villa's TV and streaming setup. Most Jacó rentals have a smart TV, and plenty of people just log into their own streaming account. If your place is light on screens, a few sports bars in town carry the big US and international games. Either way, you bring the game; we'll bring the feast.
Make it a whole weekend
Game day is usually just one part of a group trip. We can cook breakfast, lunch and dinner all weekend, set up a pool-party spread on an off day, and if it's a guys' trip we'll help plan the rest — here's why a chef is worth it on a guys' trip and how to add a party boat to the lineup. One team, the whole weekend handled.
Planning tip
Big games fall on set days, so the sooner you lock us in the better — especially over busy football and playoff weekends. Send us your game day and head count and we'll put together a spread and a free quote built for your group.
Let's plan your watch party
Whatever game your crew is counting down to, we'll make the food the easy part. Tell us the day and group size and your villa will be the best seat in the house.