There's a line right at the top of my website, and I mean it: cheaper than all other private chefs in Jacó. A private chef sounds like a luxury reserved for big spenders — but the way I price it, hiring Jaco Beach Chef often costs less than taking your group out to a restaurant every night. Here's exactly why I'm the lowest-priced private chef option in Jaco Beach.
How my pricing beats eating out
Most private chefs charge a big flat fee and mark up the groceries on top. I don't. My labor is a simple flat rate per person, and you pay the real cost of the food — no hidden markups. For a group of six, eight, or twelve, that math almost always comes in under a restaurant bill once you add up entrées, drinks, tax, tip, and the Ubers to get there and back. See the full breakdown on my pricing page.
You only pay for the food you eat
This is the part guests love: I shop fresh for your actual menu, and you only pay for what your group actually eats. No inflated minimums, no padded "chef's fee," no surprises at the end. It's the most honest pricing you'll find from any private chef in Jaco, and it's why groups keep booking me for their whole trip instead of just one night.
Great food doesn't have to be expensive
Lower price doesn't mean lower quality. You still get fresh seafood, gourmet burgers, real Costa Rican cooking, and chef-made breakfasts — the same menus you'd expect from a high-end kitchen, cooked in your villa. The only thing I've cut is the markup.
See the price for your group
Want the exact number for your crew? Message me on WhatsApp with your group size and dates and I'll send you a clear quote — you'll see for yourself why I'm the lowest-priced private chef in Jaco Beach.