For us, combining the textures, colors, tastes, and smells of our ingredients is both an art and a delightful form of play. You’ll taste this love in every bite!
We couldn’t say whether we chose Costa Rica, or Costa Rica chose us, but it’s our favorite place in the world to be. We love sharing its beauty, its abundance, and its joy!
For us, each invitation to share a meal with a family or group of friends in a vacation home is an honor. We love to hear your stories, answer your questions, share our experiences, and walk out the door saying, “See you later” instead of “Goodbye.”
We’re Tamarindo Grill Master, the best private chef in Tamarindo. We’re fun people, we love to cook, and we’re all about good vibes! There’s no combo more fun, fascinating, and delicious than our mix of Hernan’s expert Argentinian grill skills and Diana’s Pennsylvania Dutch baking background stirred together with their years of life lessons in Costa Rica. We know you’re going to love our food because we love our food! We know you’re going to enjoy sharing your kitchen with us because we enjoy sharing the kitchen with each other.

Leesa Zizzo2025-02-10 Wow! Diana and Hernan's services were perfection. Their menu options were fabulous. They came in two hours ahead of the meal to prep. They were efficient, professional and friendly. They provided meals on two different evenings and every menu item prepared was stellar. They cleaned dishes and when they left, you would not even know that a master chef meal had been prepared in the kitchen. It was spotless. You will not regret hiring them!!!! Becca Schwartz2025-01-20 What a wonderful duo! Hernan and Diana were a wonderful addition to our bachelorette festivities. The booking process was easy with great communication. They curated a lively, delicious menu featuring a fun combination of local ingredients. They were also very nice, laid back, and cleaned the kitchen perfectly. 10/10 would recommend for your getaway!!! autumn garcia2024-11-03 We had the best night celebrating my mom’s birthday with the delicious feast Diana and Hernan prepared! Flakey beef empanadas, fresh fish ceviche, and watermelon gazpacho to start, followed with grilled steak, fresh fish (caught on our deep sea fishing trip), coconut chicken, rosemary potatoes, portabella mushrooms, plantains, salad, and lastly double chocolate brownies & ice cream. Everything was delicious!! They shopped for the groceries, prepared an amazing meal, and cleaned up everything. Highly recommend Tamarindo Grill Master!! Arlene Salvador2024-10-28 The Tamarindo Grill Master was amazing from beginning to end. Diane was responsive and so helpful as she helped me to navigate my and my group's first ever private chef experience. The food was fresh and AMAZING! My group booked them for 2 nights and they did not disappoint. Our favorite meal during our entire trip was their Costa Rican dish. I highly recommend them to everyone visiting Tamarindo!!! C H2024-10-07 Amazing dinner, flavorful and presented wonderfully!!! Extremely professional! Kept a clean environment ! Thank you so much for making our family trip so over the top!!! Lesli Green2024-10-06 Would highly recommend! Has them cater a dinner for my 40th bday and had the beef & fish fajita bar. Was absolutely amazing and the Costa Rican type margarita is my new favorite drink! Diana is a gem and was amazing! She made sure we didn’t have to lift a finger. Would definitely hire them again!! Amy Rabideau2024-09-24 Diana and Hernan were one of our favorite parts of our trip to tamarindo. The stuffed avocado appetizer and bacon wrapped steak were my favorite dishes. We had multiple people in our party with dietary restrictions and some were very strict. They accommodated perfectly and made sure everyone had a delicious meal. TJ Marsé2024-09-10 Diane & Hernan were an absolute treat! We highly recommend for a private chef experience in Costa Rica! Jerry Stapp III2024-08-13 our family has used this two team Chef team for the past two trips to the Tamarindo area in Costa Rica. they do a great job and listen to your food requirements and final menu selection. they also work to save costs for the smaller children all in all Pura Vida The Stapp's Melissa Buchberg2024-08-10 There is nothing better than having a gourmet meal prepared for you in the comfort of your own space (especially when they're young kids around). To have someone shop, prepare and clean up after is absolute heaven. Amazing meal and just what we were hoping for to kick off our vacation in Costa Rica. Diana and Hernan arrived on time and were expertly prepared to create a delicious spread for us. Very professional with a genuine love for people and food that shines through their work. Highly recommend and will be calling on them again for our next visit. Pura Vida!Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 62 reviews
Choose your meal package

Basic Chef's Dinner
An Excellent meal with generous portions- Two Appetizers
- Two Entrées
- Two Sides
- One Dessert
Deluxe Dinner Party
More choices, more deliciousness- Two Appetizers
- Three Entrées
- Two Sides
- One Dessert
Fiesta Feast
Treat Yourself! You're on vacation!- Three Appetizers
- Three Entrées
- Three Sides
- Two Desserts