Tona and Luigi felt like part of our group after they cooked almost every meal for our group of ten…read morewomen for a week. Their food is delicious, authentic, and sourced from local farms. They are both a delight to be around and went above in beyond in ways you'd never expect - from helping carry our luggage up a difficult staircase day one to serving us appetizers by our pool to checking in on one of our injured friends (and delivering her a chilled mezcal shot ). If you're looking for a private chef in Riviera Maya, look no further.

Tona was unbelievable. He cooked 5 meals for us over our spring break. He was very responsive and…read moreworked with me to put together a killer menu. He was great with our 4 kids age 3-6. The food was insane, super fresh. The cocktails were on point. Tona's dinners were the high point of our awesome vacation. Thanks!

Chefs Alexander and Salvador, and their assistants Guadalupe and Ricardo, prepared us outstanding…read moremeals of local specialties with fresh fish, meats and produce. The variety, quality, taste and presentation were beyond our expectations. Monserrat worked with us to devise great menus at a price point that suited our group.

I could not give higher praise to this team, they were absolutely amazing! We had Chef Samuel and…read moreRocio and they prepared the most fabulous meals for our group. There were so many lovely meal options and both were huge meals. So delicious and so fresh. They also clean up everything for you afterwards so you don't have to worry about a single thing in the kitchen. I 1000% recommended them.

We booked a trip to Cancun and decided to hire a personal chef--and that's how we met Paula. Let me…read moretell you, there was no way I was expecting the food to be THAT good. I would be lying if I said I didn't prefer her food over the restaurants we visited. Every meal she made was a full spread, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You could tell by the presentation--and the love she poured into each dish--that she truly loves what she does. The next time I come to Cancun, I will definitely be booking Paula again. She came in, didn't ask a single question, just got straight to work. Waking up to the smell of food you didn't have to cook? Best. Feeling. Ever. On her last night, we were all genuinely sad. She had become part of our group, and it was hard to see her go. Please listen to me--BOOK. HER. Then come back and tell me how much you loved it, because I know you will!

We had the pleasure of her and the team as private chefs for dinner and two days of breakfast…read moreduring our stay in Cancún, and the entire experience was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the food was extraordinary, and the hospitality was warm, professional, and attentive. Every single meal was thoughtfully curated, but the fish tacos stole the show--hands down some of the absolute best I have ever had. Beyond the incredible flavors, the plating and presentation were stunning, turning every meal into a true fine-dining experience right at our villa. If you are traveling to Cancún and want delicious food, seamless service, and an unforgettable private dining experience, look no further. We cannot recommend her enough and will definitely be booking again on our next visit!

My friends and I were celebrating a marriage and a proposal in Tulum, and thought having a private…read morechef come cook at our airbnb would be perfect. AND I WAS RIGHT?! Chef Luis did not disappoint! The process is very easy and simple. I emailed Chef Luis to get a quote and was sent an extensive and affordable menu to choose from (lots of great choices) This is what we decided on: Starters: Beef flour empanadas Fresh fish ceviche with coconut and mango Sikil pak Main course: Rib eye with garlic butter Cochinita pibil tacos Lobster (extra $ but well worth it) Sides: Grilled corn with chipotle dressing Rice and beans Asparagus with bacon and honey Dessert Season fruit sautéed in mezcal with ice cream Everything was very tasty and delicious, but my favorites were the rib eye, lobster, and ceviche, and i also noticed Chef Luis threw in some potatoes too! Thank you Chef! Overall Chef Luis was very responsive/communicative and professional the whole time, He picked up all fresh ingredients, utilized the kitchen as well as the outdoor grill and made the whole house smelling delightful, and he even cleaned up afterwards and packed up our leftovers to store in the fridge :) it definitely was one of my favorite activities that my friends and I shared while we were in Tulum. I highly recommend Chef Luis, friendly and talented Chef!

Extremely disappointing experience with Catering Tulum…read more We booked and prepaid for a private dinner and breakfast during our trip to Tulum. Approximately one hour before our scheduled dinner, Luis cancelled due to a personal emergency. I was initially very understanding of the circumstances. He offered either a replacement chef/rescheduling or a full refund. When the alternative arrangements did not happen, I requested the refund. Luis told me in writing that he would process my refund on Monday. Monday came and went with no refund and no update. I contacted him Tuesday morning and received no response for the entire day, despite the business remaining active on social media. By Wednesday, I still had neither my money nor an update. After repeatedly trying to contact him, Luis finally responded and acknowledged again that he owed me the refund, but attempted to move the refund date to Sunday, explaining that he did not currently have the funds available. I did not agree to that extension. What concerns me most is not simply that the original service had to be cancelled. Emergencies happen. It is the way the situation was handled afterward. I should not have to repeatedly chase a business for money paid for services that the business itself cancelled and never provided. If a refund cannot be processed when promised, at minimum the customer deserves proactive communication rather than being ignored. I have retained the booking information, proof of payment, cancellation messages, refund promises and subsequent correspondence documenting this experience. Based on my experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering prepaying this business to understand the refund process beforehand and keep complete documentation of all payments and communications.

Amazing! Great experience food was good plenty to go around the chef was great and the server Joel…read morewas awesome added that extra piece of hospitality to put the whole experience over the top

Anthony's meal was exquisite! From the salad, to the soup, to the fresh fish, and all the way to…read morethe amazing dessert-it was top notch. The taste of it all was superb! Highly recommend!!

They were fantastic! They showed up when arranged, made delicious food, and cleaned up thereafter,…read moreall for a reasonable price. Our large group with vegetarians and other food preferences were completely happy with the menu. Delicious! We'd definitely hire them again.

Hector, Alessandra, and Andres cooked breakfast and dinner for us for our whole trip and they were…read moreAMAZING!! They had a whole spread for breakfast every morning with egg dishes, pastries, fresh fruit and fun salsas. For dinner the spread was also incredible, we had fresh veggies, amazing chicken dishes, great salsa, fish tacos, etc. and every meal was better and better. They were also so nice and respectful and very interesting to talk to!! 10/10

Mendieta's is a 10-star caterer, but since Yelp will only let me post 5 stars, this will have to…read moredo. I recently took my entire family to Mexico for me and my husband's wedding, and 22 of us stayed in a beautiful villa and had Mendieta's recommended to us for catering Thanksgiving dinner. Our concierge gave us a list of 3-4 catered, but highly recommended Mendieta's, so we booked them. I had no idea just how big of a treat it would be to have Chef Maria, her husband and her team prepare our holiday dinner. I thought it would just be the food but it was so much more! They brought beautiful, Mexican table decor and place settings to make the dinner feel like a lush event. The details were everything! I also gave them a list of food allergies/restrictions and I was so glad that they happily accommodated all of them! And the food still tasted amazing! Now, on to the food -- simply incredible and delicious! They prepared it at our villa (it 'took them only 2 hours to get food on the table, which is amazing for the number of people we had!). We had their Real Mexican menu, which was family style, and included elote (corn), braised beef tacos, fish and rice, guacamole, salsas, and several other items that tasted delicious! A big plus for me was how pleasant and loving Chef Maria and the entire Mendieta's team was. They served us dinner, poured the wine we bought at the local store (all throughout the night), and gave us shots to celebrate the festive occasion! They also arranged the dining room tables and used tables from other parts of the house to set everything up so that all 22 of us could eat together. Man, what a treat! Their pricing is SO reasonable, and they also have menus for kids, as well as discounted prices of the adult menu for children. I'm OVER THE MOON with them and will definitely be back to have them cater our next trip to Mexico! Last thing - Chef Maria helped me pick the menu and was so lovely in all of our texts to help me mommy arrange everything and get the final details done. That was a huge relief since our wedding was that same weekend and my head couldn't take anymore planning! They worked so hard and were such great people...I couldn't have asked for more. My friends who stopped by for dinner said it was their favorite part of the entire trip - other than our wedding. Thank you Mendieta's!!!

Maria and Victor have the Michelin touch. They bring the perfect gourmet experience and joy to our…read moreprivate dinner. We had the Mexican experience of 11 dishes - all amazing but the highlights are Tinga de Pollo and Albondigas. They set up the table beautifully as if Four Seasons was hosting Cinco de Mayo. Lastly, the Mexican/Romanian couple is charming and interesting. They are simply delightful. An experience we will never forget and will seek to repeat when we return to Cancun.

The flavors alone earn a solid five stars, but this chef earns even more. Josafat is not only a…read moreculinary genius, but also ranks among some of the most personable customer service we've ever received. Based on a local recommendation, we hired Josafat to cater a small island wedding of 20 guests, and the recommendation could not have been more perfect. His rates were unbelievably reasonable, especially for our five-course seafood dinner, complete with freshly-made mojitos and margaritas. Every ingredient was freshly purchased that morning, and sliced, diced and prepared before our eyes. Each course tasted even better than the last, and was by far the best seafood we had during our two-week stay on Isla Mujeres. Our guests remarked they could have easily filled up on just the irresistible appetizers. Even our two vegan guests raved over their individual avocado salads. The wait staff Josafat brought with him were attentive and upbeat and set all of our guests at ease. Josafat was prompt in all communication, offered to meet with us the day before the wedding to go over all details and even provided chairs, tables and linens for a small fee. He offered additional services and details for our event (more drink options, chair covers and decor etc), which we turned down to save on cost; he provided them anyway at no charge. Josafat goes above and beyond in service and in culinary passion and is worth every penny! We are normally a frugal couple on vacations, but we already plan to book Josafat for a private dinner for our next visit to Isla Mujeres.

Josafat made a *GLUTEN FREE* Christmas Dinner feast for us (12/25/18) at the condo we rented in…read moreIsla Mujeres, Mexico - pineapple aqua fresca and margaritas, shrimp & tuna ceviche, stuffed poblanos, chicken and peppers, guacamole, mixed vegetables, and amaranth seed cookies. He took care of everything from set-up to clean-up and the food was super fresh and so tasty. He was very responsive to us in advance when planning the meal and arrived on-time and everything was exactly as promised. He was professional yet personable and made the whole experience very comfortable, enjoyable, and special for us. We would recommend his services to anyone staying on the island who wants professionally prepared meal "at home."

I found Chef Juan and his wife Gaby, on a travel forum and was able to connect with him to provide…read morepersonal chef services while on vacation with my family in Cancun. He came to the rental condo every evening of the week, to cook dinner, serve and clean up. His services were excellent and reasonable. The food was so delicious, and authentic. He took requests every evening for the next meal. I highly recommend him as a private personal chef if you are looking for this option. He speaks excellent English. He recently lost his phone to number and email hijacking, so you can reach him via current email: The number I linked in yelp is actually his wife's whatapp. chefjuangoodfood@gmail.com or gmalagon07@gmail.com