Experience World-Class Dining in Your Costa Rica Villa
JAM Private Chef brings personalized, fresh, and unforgettable culinary journeys straight to your table. Let us turn your stay in Costa Rica into an extraordinary experience.
Fresh & Local Ingredients
We use the best local produce and seasonal flavors to prepare every dish with love and care.
Made Just for You
Your menu is completely personalized—designed around your tastes, preferences, and the kind of moment you want to create.
Relax & Enjoy
Let us take care of everything. From setup to impeccable clean-up, we make sure your only job is to enjoy every bite.
About JAM Chef
We Bring the Taste of Costa Rica to Your Table.
At JAM Private Chef, we believe that great food brings people together. Whether you’re on a Costa Rica vacation, celebrating with loved ones, or just want to enjoy something special, we create memorable dining experiences right where you are—filled with warmth, flavor, and connection.
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Location
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Working Hours
Monday - Sunday 08:00am - 06:00pm
Custom Culinary Services in Costa Rica
Every menu is custom-made to match your style and occasion. Whether you crave tropical seafood, modern fusion, or authentic Costa Rican classics, your personal chef in Costa Rica will craft it for you.

Private Chef for Your Vacation
Ideal for your entire stay (weekends, full vacations, or yacht travel). We manage all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, allowing you a complete immersion in luxury.

Chef at Home for Special Events
A unique gastronomic experience for a single celebration, intimate dinner party, or romantic evening. We elevate your occasion with sophistication and meticulous detail.

Authentic Costa Rican Flavors
From elevated Gallo Pinto for breakfast to fresh, local Coconut-Lime Mahi Mahi for dinner, experience the true taste of Costa Rica.
Book your private chef in Costa Rica
Define the details of your request and the private chef will contact you to specify your personalized menu.
Why Choose JAM Private Chef?
We Create More Than Meals—We Create Memories.
Our goal is simple: to make you feel at home while enjoying restaurant-quality cuisine made just for you.
- 5-Star Rated Professional Service
- Fresh, Local & Seasonal Ingredients
- Fully Personalized Menus
- 10+ Years of Prestigious Hotel Experience
- Authentic Costa Rican & International Flavors
- Complete Setup & Impeccable Clean-Up
Excellent rating
Based on 39 reviews The chef and his team cooked for big a group of us vacationing in Nosara, food and service were wonderful and right on time! Ligia Zapparoli Absolutely wonderful experience! They shop, cook, and clean everything . All we had to do was sit back and enjoy . Thank you for such excellent food. Tiffany Moss Absolutely delicious! We caught tuna, mahi, and rainbow runner the day before and Chef Jose used our catch for dinner. It was perfection! Would have him cook for us on every trip to Nosara! Blair Tadlock Jose and Yaxiri were phenomenal to work with for in home meals during our stay in Nosara! Every dish was delicious, beautiful and crafted care! This was such a special treat during our trip and I highly recommend JAM private chef services for whatever gathering you are planning! Also, they had great options for kids too making meals the whole family enjoyed. Heidi We had two wonderful meals prepared and cleaned up by José and his team. They were not only wonderful chefs but also kind and professional. We ordered guacamole at every meal on our trip, (just for fun!) and José's was unanimously voted as the best. The pineapple chicken and shrimp & mango ceviche were also amazing. For budgeting purposes, the meal ended up being around $100 per person. Rebecca Bart I highly recommend JAM Private Chef. Jose made three fresh, delicious meals for our group of 8 when we vacationed in Nosara. He is very accommodating, friendly, and talented. The meals prepared onsite by Jose made the days feel easy for us - no shopping, prepping or cooking (by us) - and yet we still got to have a family dinner at home! Kate Snyder We used Jose for two dinners for 9 people and the food and service was excellent! Would highly recommend. He did a wonderful job accommodating the preferences of a couple of fussy kids and vegetarians while providing a wonderful feast for the rest of us. The ceviche was incredible as were the fish tacos and seared tuna, and salmon sashimi was super fresh. Kids loved the fried chicken and fries! Service with a smile and jose and his helpers were so lovely and attentive - setting the table beautifully, making sure we had water glasses aleads filled and cleaning up everything - with some great leftovers. Would use again! Sarah Harden Hace 3 años que visitamos Nosara y disfrutamos del servicio de José todos los mediodías. Cada mediodía es una fiesta de sabores y delicias para almorzar después de la mañana en la playa en familia! La amabilidad de José y su predisposición a cada pedido y detalle hace que todo sea más rico aún. Gracias por todo! Parkids espaciosfelices We had Jose as our private chef for 5 nights over our Christmas vacation. We were a group of eight comprising of myself and my husband and my daughter’s family who has 4 teenagers. We all say that Jose was the best part of this vacation and it would have not been the same without him. His food was of the same quality or better than you would get at the best restaurants. We had one finicky eater in the group and he went out of his way to accommodate her. He definitely made this vacation perfect. My one granddaughter had tears in her eyes that it had to end. That says a lot coming from a 17 year old. She still talks about his dinners today. Sal Perillo We enjoyed José’s meal for our family of seven. It was wonderful food and beautiful presentation. He and his staff had a kind and gracious presence. It was a fantastic way to kick off our holiday vacation in Nosara. Anne Keith
Excellent rating
Based on 10 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Chef Jose thank you for all of your amazing dinners and breakfasts prepared during our vacation in Nosara! You and your team are wonderful and helped make our vacation so memorable 🙏🏼❤️ We highly recommend JAM Private Chef Service for your vacation in Nosara. José is an amazing chef, he prepared every meal with such attention to detail and took time to take care of our group of 8 every day of our vacation. Not to mention they take care of EVERYTHING so you can relax and be on vacation. Kimberly ATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Jose and his team made our anniversary dinner so special! They were so kind and did an amazing job setting up, cooking, and cleaning. The food was AMAZING! One of the best meals we’ve had and we will definitely book him again when we visit. We will never forget the memory of sitting on top of a mountain, watching the sunset and seeing monkeys swing by while Jose and his team served us a delicious meal. Gracias Jose! Drew BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. We have had the pleasure of hiring Jose and his team to cook for us the last two years we’ve visited Nosara. Last year we only had them come once, and it was so fabulous we knew we had to hire them more than once for this trip. I can’t speak highly enough of them! They are so kind and friendly, did all the table set up, cooked AMAZING food (for a party of 10), and assisted with cleaning up after the cooking. We ordered the taco appetizer and seared tuna for night one, and the ceviche appetizer and green curry mahi on night 2. Last year, Jose came and cooked on our first night of vacation, after a long day of travel - what a way to kick off a vacation! Thank you, Jose! Allison WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. A fantastic, delicious and unique experience!! Chef Jose and his team provided us with exceptional service. His attention to detail, artistic presentation of every plate, healthy natural juices and creative/delicious food, made our visit in Costa Rica unforgettable. We highly recommend Chef Jose!! We were treated like royalty, but felt like family. 🥰 Joanna RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Chef Jose and his team made dinner and appetizers twice for our group of 14. The food was delicious and the presentation was amazing. We tried several different apps and entrees including Casado, mahi-mahi tacos, fish ceviche, tuna tartare apps, caprese salad, mango ceviche, carne asada, and seared tuna. We had enough leftovers for lunch. I highly recommend Chef Jose and his team! Muchas gracias! Julie DTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. What a wonderful experience! They were so professional and the food was delicious Abby STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Incredible food, service, smiles…100% recommend! Rachel TTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Jose, Stephani and Yam were great! They served us margaritas, sea bass ceviche and my favorite, shrimp skewers Jose grilled on the outside bbq grill. Our main course was grilled steak, yucca and vegetables. Food was wonderful, kitchen and dining areas were left clean … they even took the garbage out! Jose talked to the teenage boys about fishing and planned a kayak fishing trip for them. Very personable experience! Jenny MTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend. Creative and fabulous cuisine. Beautiful and stunning presentation. Jose will work with your preferences and any dietary restrictions. He and his staff are so friendly and a pleasure to work with. Do not miss hiring this chef to add to your vacation experience! Anngi STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Highly recommend. Food was delicious! Such great people!! Jody M
