A question I hear from almost every group planning a trip: "Can a private chef handle our dietary restrictions?" Someone's vegan, someone's gluten-free, there's a nut allergy, and the kids will only eat certain things. The short answer is absolutely yes — accommodating every diet at one table is exactly what a Jaco Beach Chef does best. Here's how it works, from www.jacobeachchef.com.
Tell me before your trip — that's all it takes
The key is simple: let me know your group's dietary needs when we plan the menu, before you arrive. Because I do the shopping myself and cook everything fresh at your villa, I can build the meals around any restriction from the ground up — not just pick around ingredients at the last minute. The earlier I know, the better I can tailor every plate.
Diets and needs I regularly cook for
- Vegetarian and vegan — full, satisfying plates, not an afterthought side salad
- Gluten-free — naturally gluten-free Costa Rican dishes make this easy and delicious
- Food allergies — nuts, shellfish, dairy and more, handled with care to avoid cross-contact
- Dairy-free, low-carb, and other preferences — just tell me what works for you
- Picky eaters and kids — familiar, fun plates so the little ones are happy too
One table, everyone taken care of
The real magic is that your whole group eats together, and everyone is looked after. The vegan at the table gets something crave-worthy, the person with celiac eats safely, and the kids get food they'll actually eat — all at the same meal, all made fresh. No one feels like the difficult one, and no one goes hungry. You can see the range of what I cook on the menu.
Fresh local ingredients make it easier
Costa Rica's abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, rice and beans means naturally accommodating diets is a pleasure here, not a chore. Many classic tico dishes are already gluten-free or easily made vegan, so eating to your needs still means eating like you're truly on the Pacific coast. It's all part of the full-service experience at Jaco Beach Chef, online at www.jacobeachchef.com.
Let's plan a menu that works for everyone
Planning a bachelor party, family trip, or celebration in Jacó with a mix of diets at the table? That's my specialty. Message me on WhatsApp with your group's needs and I'll design a menu everyone can enjoy.