Chef Dane Berkel

Private Chef In Oranjestad

I am a professional chef with 7 years of experience. I love what i do and always give the best of me in every plate that i make.

I went to culinary school on the Island and after i graduated i worked at the Ritz-Carlton Aruba.

I like to learn new things and i keep up with new kitchen trends but I maintain the Arubian cuisine as a part of my culinary expression.

For me, cooking is...

a gift and a passion

I learned to cook at...

at Colegio E.P.I. The Island's culinary school.

A cooking secret...

treat every ingredient with respect

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Chef Dane's reviews

4.67

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18 services

Chef Dane was very professional his ability to explain all of the dishes were just the best experience for me and my guests he made my birthday the best way to end a perfect day definitely would recommend

Chef Dane was amazing! We had his Aruban dinner on our next to last night on the island. What an excellent grand finale for an awesome vacation!! It really was a special way to top off our trip. The dishes were absolutely perfect, we loved the Aruban background he told us about them, and he made it a memorable last dinner for us in Aruba. He was very personable and the cleanup was certainly appreciated. :) We would definitely recommend Chef Dane... 5/5 for sure!

Chef Dane was fantastic! He was very engaging, polite, friendly and extremely skilled. He prepared a fantastic traditional American Thanksgiving menu for us. I've had Thanksgiving turkey my whole life, and I can honestly say this was the juiciest, most succulent Turkey I ever had. Overall, Chef Dane prepared a fest for 8 people that consisted of an appetizer, entree, 5 sides (!) and a dessert - all by himself! Would highly recommend

This Chef was spectacular the cooking skills were awesome and the presentation and taste was the best I will use this chef again and refer him to my family and friends

Chef Dane is absolutely fantastic! His food is beyond delicious and he really enjoys doing what he does. He is very personable and a joy to work with. And he knows the area so use his expertise. Trust me, once you eat his food, it will be difficult to eat out.

Couldn't have been happier. Got everything we wanted and more!

Amazing service! Great chef!

Chef Dane was a wonderful addition to our honeymoon. He is extremely passionate about his dishes and being a local, we felt he embodied all of the qualities we were looking for. He has local connections for the freshest fish and produce.

Chef Dane is ver reasonable and understanding. His dishes are flavorful. He also knows the island very well and can help with any questions about travel! Very happy with Chef Dane

Chef did an excellent job and this was a great way to end our family vacation. He was very sweet and worked so hard to please us. His dishes had all the flavors I was looking for and more. The ceviche was bomb!! We warmed the fish the next morning for fish tacos and it was as good as the night before. We all really enjoyed our time with Chef Dane and would highly recommend him. Bonappetit, Chef Dane.