Private Chef Culinary Experience in Puerto Rico

Overview

Enjoy a private culinary experience prepared and served in your vacation rental, residence, or selected venue anywhere in Puerto Rico.

Chef Melody brings Puerto Rican flavors, warm hospitality, and cultural storytelling directly to your table. Choose plated or family-style service and enjoy a complete dinner with dessert in the privacy of your own space.

This experience is ideal for birthdays, honeymoons, family gatherings, couples, and intimate group celebrations.

Meet Chef Melody

Chef Melody’s culinary journey began in her grandmothers’ kitchens in Corozal and Naguabo, Puerto Rico. Her experiences in Puerto Rico and during mission work in Guatemala, Thailand, and other destinations have shaped her personal approach to food and hospitality.

Throughout the meal, she shares stories behind the dishes, ingredients, and traditions that connect each menu to Puerto Rican culture.

What’s Included

• On-site private chef
• Complete dinner with dessert
• Plated or family-style service
• Table presentation and food plating
• Interactive group games between courses
• Kitchen cleanup after service

Beverages are not included. Handcrafted mocktails and wine pairings may be added for an additional cost.

Sample Menus

Choose one menu for your group.

Steak, Sazón & Sabrosura

• Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri
• White rice and stewed beans
• Sweet plantains
• Spring greens with red onion, cranberries, and vinaigrette
• Traditional Puerto Rican mojadito cake

El Clásico Criollo

• Slow-roasted pork shoulder
• Arroz con gandules
• Green beans sautéed with garlic
• Spring greens with cranberries and walnuts
• Creamy cheese flan with guava sauce

Isla Italiana

• Classic beef and sausage lasagna
• Crab-filled tostones
• Caesar salad with shaved Parmesan
• Carlota de limón, a chilled lime dessert

Vegetarian meals and certain dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice.

Optional Enhancements

Available for an additional cost:

• Puerto Rican appetizers
• Handcrafted mocktails
• Wine pairing
• Live Puerto Rican cooking class
• Décor and tablescaping
• Custom birthday cake
• Premium starter
• Specialty ingredients or premium entrées

Appetizer selections may include codfish fritters, cornmeal sorullitos, beef or crab alcapurrias, guava pastelillos, and crispy cheese with guava sauce.

Venue Requirements

Guests must provide:

• A functioning indoor kitchen with a stovetop
• A dining table
• Serving utensils
• Access to the property at least two hours before dinner service

A kitchen and dining area on the same level are preferred. Locations with stairs, limited access, or challenging loading conditions may require an additional service fee.

Chef Melody will not enter an unattended property without prior authorization and agreed-upon access arrangements.

Pricing and Travel

Pricing is based on the selected menu, number of guests, service style, location, and requested enhancements.

This experience is available throughout Puerto Rico. Travel fees vary according to the distance from the chef’s location. Tolls, parking, extended travel, or transportation to remote areas may result in an additional charge.

Premium ingredients—including filet mignon, lamb, lobster, specialty seafood, or other upscale selections—require a personalized quote.

Please provide the complete service address when requesting availability so we can calculate an accurate total price.

Cancellation Policy

• Receive a full refund when canceling at least five days before the scheduled experience.
• Receive a 50% refund when canceling between 48 hours and five days before the experience.
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time are nonrefundable.
• A deposit is required to confirm and reserve the date.

How to Book

Contact us with:

1. Your preferred date and service time
2. Complete location address
3. Number of guests
4. Menu preferences
5. Dietary restrictions or allergies
6. Requested enhancements

We will send you a questionnaire, confirm availability, and provide a personalized proposal with the complete price.

Call 787-913-7032 to reserve your Private Chef Culinary Experience with Salsa Tours PR.