PRIVATE CHEF
Hiring a private chef is a great option for guests staying in a vacation rental in Valladolid who want to enjoy home cooked meals without having to cook or go out every evening. It is also a good option for private dinners, celebrations, and group gatherings during your stay.
Arturo is a well known chef from Merida who will come to your vacation rental in Valladolid to prepare traditional Mexican dishes and recipes from the Yucatan Peninsula for you, your family, or your group. It is a great way to experience local cuisine through regional ingredients, traditional cooking, and dishes that reflect the flavors of the area.
Options include romantic four course menus, family style Yucatecan dinners with dishes such as Salbutes, Panuchos, and cochinita, as well as traditional Mexican menus featuring mole, tinga, and more. Take a look at the options below to find what suits you and your group best.
Yucatecan Fiesta
The Yucatecan Fiesta is a shared dining experience designed for groups looking for an easy and social meal at home. With generous dishes served family style, it works well for birthdays, casual celebrations, and dinners with friends or family. Suitable for groups of 6 to 15 guests.
Includes:
Assorted Panuchos and Salbutes
Chicken Tamales
Grilled Valladolid Longaniza Sausage
Cochinita Pibil and Poc Chuc
Rice, Beans, Salsas, and Handmade Tortillas
Candied Papaya, Marquesitas, or Coconut Flan
Horchata or Hibiscus Water
$53 Per Person
(Groups of 6 - 15 Guests)
Traditional Mexican Menu
Enjoy a private Mexican dinner prepared by Chef Arturo in the comfort of your vacation rental, featuring traditional recipes, regional spices, and ingredients sourced from different parts of Mexico. The menu offers a mix of classic flavours and homemade dishes inspired by Mexican cooking traditions.
Appetizers (Choose 2):
Guacamole with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Chorizo and Potato Sopes
Squash Blossom or Huitlacoche Quesadillas
Hard Shell Chicken Tacos with Ranch Cream
Main Course (Choose 1):
Chicken Mole Poblano Echiladas
Cochinita Pibil with Red Onion and Habanero Sauce
Beef Tinga or Chipotle Chicken
Chiles Stuffed with Oaxaca Cheese in Tomato Broth
Side Dishes (Choose 2):
Red Rice with Carrots
Mexican Beans
Esquites with Epazote and Piquin Chile
Roasted Cactus with Oregano
Desserts (Choose 1):
Neapolitan Flan
Classic Tres Leches
Buñuelos with Piloncillo Syrup
Included Drink:
Hibiscus Water with Cinnamon or Horchata with Natural Vanilla
$58 Per Person
(Min. 5 Guests)
Classic Yucatecan Dinner
Enjoy a home cooked Yucatecan dinner prepared and served in your vacation rental by Chef Arturo. The menu includes a selection of regional dishes inspired by traditional recipes from the Yucatan, explore local cuisine with fresh local ingredients and familiar flavours from the area.
Appetizers (Choose 2):
Cochinita Panuchos
Turkey Salbutes with Pickles
Chaya Empanadas with Edam cheese
Papadzules
Main Course (Choose 1):
Tikin Xic Fish
Turkey Relleno Negro (Black Stew)
Poc Chuc
Lomitos de Valladolid
Side Dishes (Choose 2):
Rice with Achiote
Strained Beans
Sour Orange Salad
Roasted Tomato and Chili Sauce
Desserts (Choose 1):
Candied Papaya with Edam Cheese
Marquesita with Nutella and Flambéed Plantain
Cornbread with Homemade Ice Cream
Included Drink:
Chaya Water with Lime
$65 Per Person
(Min. 4 Guests)
Gourmet Mexican Dinner
Chef Arturo brings a more elevated private dining experience to your vacation rental or event space, with a multi course Mexican menu focused on traditional flavours, fresh ingredients, and carefully prepared dishes.
Appetizers (Choose 2):
Slow-cooked Lechon Taco with Mango Salsa
Green Aguachile with Scallops and Cucumber
Lamb Tamal with Hoja Santa
Tuna Tostada with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Main Course (Choose 1):
Short Rib in Pasilla Mole with Pureed Plantain
Fish Fillet in Achiote on a Bed of Roasted Corn
Free-range Chicken in Guajillo Adobo Sauce with Creamy Rice
Lobster Enchiladas with Cotija Cheese Sauce
Side Dishes (Choose 2):
Sweet Potato Purée with Browned Butter
Grilled Vegetables with Epazote Oil
Green Rice with Cilantro and Almonds
Plantain Chips with Avocado
Desserts (Choose 1):
Corn Cake with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Chocolate Mousse with Worm Salt
Mezcal and Mango Sorbet
Pairing Included:
Glass of White or Red Wine and a Welcome Mixology Cocktail
$82 Per Person
(Min. 4 Guests)
Romantic Dinner
Perfect for a date night or shared dinner with friends, this romantic private dining experience includes four courses prepared and served in the comfort of your vacation rental. Choose from four different menu options, each created for a relaxed and memorable evening at home.
Option 1 – “Chocolate & Fire”
Starter: Fig and serrano ham salad & Blue cheese, baby arugula, and honey vinaigrette
Second Course: Beef tiradito & Arbequina olive oil, capers, and aged parmesan
Main Course: Pork fillet with ChocoCacao sauce & Cocoa, red wine, and spice reduction, served with smoked sweet potato purée
Dessert: Classic cheesecake & Macerated red berries and cocoa crumble
Option 2 – “Lobster Elegance” (+ $10 per person)
Starter: Roasted beet carpaccio & Goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, and balsamic reduction
Second Course: Light fire-roasted corn cream soup & Cilantro oil and artisanal chorizo crumble
Main Course: Lobster ravioli & White wine and green mango sauce, light butter, and fresh sprouts
Dessert: Classic artisanal tiramisu & Dark cocoa and smooth mascarpone cream
Option 3 – “White Wine Affair”(+ $10 per person)
Starter: Artisanal fresh cheese & Heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, and extra virgin olive oil
Second Course: Light seafood bisque & Hint of cognac and artisanal bread crisp
Main Course: Shrimp in white wine & Creamy parmesan risotto and sautéed asparagus
Dessert:Classic cheesecake & Red berries macerated in red wine
$114 Per Person
(Min. 2 Guests)