Chef David Gayle Villiers

Cheif David and his crew (wife and brother), came out and prepared us an absolutely amazing meal. Chef David was very responsive to all my request ahead of time to get the menu set for us. Arrived on time at the house and then promptly got to cooking. For sure the best meal we had while in Costa Rica and would absolutely book him again.

I could literally write a book about this experience. The way they were able to accommodate for my vegan travelers, was amazing. They were blown away because everyone cant properly prepare vegan dishes. The freshness of it all was amazing. I also had travelers who ate meat and they couldn't stop talking about the food the entire trip. They ate everything. Desert was a treat as well. No one felt left out. Very very respectful, on time and helpful. They had no issue explaining what the dishes were and what was in them. When we head back we are most definitely looking for them again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you again for the amazing experience.

David was awesome and catered to my groups specific needs and delivered excellent service! Highly recommend

Chef David and his team were there on time, prepared and ready to serve. The whole process from the time I reached out and the very last minute he has been very responsive and responsible. Our vacation in Costa Rica could not have been better if it wasn't for the great authentic breakfast Chef created for us. Chef David is very kind, he was even able to put me in contact with someone for transportation, that how helpful he is. Whenever I go back to Costa Rica I will contact Chef David and also will suggest him to anyone who's going over there and would like to serve great food in Costa Rica.

We really enjoyed Chef David and his team! He created wonderful dishes for our family! I would definitely recommend Chef David for a wonderful meal!

David and his team were absolutely incredible. They came in and immediately whipped us up a cocktail and the most delicious appetizers while we were sitting out by the pool waiting for dinner. Then it was course after course a beautifully presented food that tasted amazing. By the time the main course was presented I was almost full but still had to continue eating because everything was so delicious. A true chef. Dessert was amazing and he even indulged my request to have a birthday cake for one of our friends. We had only spoken about it once and I almost thought he had forgotten about it but all of a sudden there was this adorable cake with candles and we were all singing Happy Birthday. By the time I turned around after dinner I was amazed that the kitchen was absolutely spotless including mopping the floors and taking out the trash. It couldn't have been more perfect. Highly recommend David and his team, it was a great experience to have him cook us this meal.

Chef David was great. Food and clean up and presentation was very very good. I will totally hire him again

This was my first experience with Take a Chef and it was excellent. David prepared dishes exactly as we requested and they were all incredibly. He also made enough food for leftovers the next day, which was very helpful for our 3 & 4 year old girls. Highly recommended!

David and his staff were INCREDIBLE. The whole experience from start to finish was the meal of a lifetime and it’s a memory I will always cherish. Food tasted incredible and David easily catered to our special dietary needs (gluten free). He was engaging, friendly and professional. He made us feel like family. Would highly recommend.

Chef David created a lovely meal for our group of 8 adults in Nosara in February 2024. He was very good at communicating so that we could collaborate on an excellent menu. Then on the day of the dinner, he and his assistant were very pleasant and worked hard to both prepare and present the various courses. Highly recommended!

La experiencia fue excelente. El chef David fue muy atento y amable desde el inicio con las propuestas y hasta el final de la cena. La comida estuvo muy buena y nos dio una explicación de cada platillo. Quedamos más que satisfechos y definitivamente lo recomiendo.

Chef David was amazing! He cooked two meals for me and five of my girlfriends during our short stay in Costa Rica. A five course dinner and an à la cart breakfast. His service and presentation was 100 /100. He was gracious to accommodate last minute changes to our menu the day before our dinner with no additional cost. The surf and turf selection we made was by far one of the best steak and shrimp I’ve ever tasted. For dessert we had cheesecake and it was so moist and fresh. The girls are still talking about that cheese cake today. I will definitely be booking him again during our next trip to Costa Rica. Reserve Chef David and you won’t regret it! :-)

Chef David was wonderful! He worked with me on the menu and executed our meals perfectly. They were delicious and presented very well. Our group really enjoyed his service. I would definitely rebook him again :)

Chef David was incredible. He made local dishes using the freshest ingredients and flavors. He showed up on time, cooked and cleaned up the entire kitchen. He was very thoughtful, nice and fun to chat with. I would highly recommend Chef David to anybody looking for a fun and tasty meal!