Chef Gerson Matarrita Obando

Chef Gerson was fantasic! The food was the best we had during our entire stay in Costa Rica. It was fresh, made quickly, and the flavors melted in your mouth. My husband said, "It gets better and better with every bite and he will remember this moment for the rest of his life." The chef was willing to work with me on the menu and prepared extra for us as well.

He was very friendly and nice. Made conversations fun. Was very focused and took his time to prepare the meal. Meal was delicious and would recommend to others. Overall it was an awesome experience and he was humble and very talented.

A very delicious dinner. Chef was very considerate. He quietly asked if we wanted to have our nanny and baby at the table before setting the table. Knowing the menu I selected, it’s was a lovely surprise when a few taste treats were offered between courses! Very impressed.

Amazing service. Excellent variation of typical Costa Rican food (fruits, smoothie, eggs, rice, Costa Rican Coffee ❤️❤️❤️ and the list goes on). Aside from all of this… Gerli’s Kitchen was very considerate of our groups food allergies and restrictions. We also got a bonus homemade cheese croissant made right in front of us. We highly recommend them and would not hesitate to do it all over again!!!! Friends for life and we look forward to a PARRILLADA the next time we’re in town ???? Private Feedback: Un millón de gracias por todo! De corazón! Cuídense mucho y nos veremos pronto. Saludos :)

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Gerson. They showed up at our rental home prepared and on time, the food was delicious, and it was a lot of fun! Gerson, his wife Lily, and their granddaughter did a great job of explaining what we were eating and we really felt like we got an authentic experience of Costa Rican cooking. They were entertaining and friendly, and told some great stories. They left the kitchen absolutely spotless, which was amazing considering how many dishes they served! Highly recommend!!

Chef Gerson and staff were wonderful! Super accommodating and friendly. The food was just delicious! They cooked, served then left the kitchen spotless. Would hire him again in a heartbeat!

Amazing time! The chefs and their granddaughter were lovely people who made amazing food & drinks. Highly recommend! Private Feedback: Thank you for an incredible morning!

Chef Gerson was excellent. Food was superb, presentation and professionalism was amazing. He was very personable and interacted with our party like we were old friends.

Chef Gerson and his assistant were excellent. They arrived on time and immediately setup the kitchen and preparing the meal. He was very engaging, as he prepared the meal and shared much information about Costa Rica and their culture. The food was very good and he made tasty Pina coladas. The total experience was amazing. Private Feedback: Thank you Chef Gerson for a wonderful evening.

I hired Gerson for my niece’s 21st birthday. Excellent, excellent service! Gerson and his assistant arrived on time and were absolutely pleasant and professional. You’d think we’ve known them for years. Food was amazing and I would highly recommend him! I couldn’t be happier. Thank you Gerson!

Fabulous start to a girls vacation! I booked this experience as our first night in Costa Rica and it did not disappoint. The food was fantastic as well as the entertainment they provided. I would highly recommend for anybody that wants a culinary adventure. Private Feedback: Thanks for braving the weather and kicking off our vacation. The girls loved it.

If you wonder whether this is a worthwhile experience, then think no further. Talented Chef Gerson and his most lovely and equally talented wife, Lillian were amazing. Not only did they prepare a delicious meal from start to finish, they were also a joy to spend time with. They cooked lovingly and caringly to meet our dietary needs. And they shared interesting information about local Costa Rican herbs, produce, seafood, vegetables. Our family of four loved this experience and highly recommend as a special night of your vacation.

I cannot recommend this experience enough! The food was INCREDIBLE and it allowed my family to stay in for a special evening together. The staff took wonderful care of us and were clean, timely, and super fun. Would recommend this to anyone in Costa Rica. Private Feedback: Thank you again

The entire experience was fantastic, from start to finish. Chef Gerson and his staff arrived right on time and immediately started preparing our meal. It was a Costa Rican meal and had a welcoming appetizer, another appetizer with the main meal, the main meal and a dessert. Everything was delicious and it gave us the chance to try local cuisine. The Chef and his staff even picked up the large table for 8 and moved it outside by the pool, where they served us. When the meal was completed they totally cleaned up and you honestly would never know they had been there. It was our last day in Costa Rica, and the meal made it a memorable one. Private Feedback: Thanks Chef Gerson. The meal you and your brother and friend made was wonderful.

Chef Gersons cooking was WELL worth booking and the best meal we had in all of Las Catalinas! I was expecting everything to taste great because of the reviews but wasn’t expecting such extraordinary presentation of the food and fantastic explanations of the native foods of Costa Rica! It was so fun and informative and Chef G couldn’t be friendlier and more gracious. They cleaned up everything afterward and even made us cocktails, banana bread dessert that was great and we had so much food we had another meal of leftovers. The ceviche and the fiesta tacos and guacamole with homemade chips were all fantastic! A must do in Guanacaste!

Do NOT hesitate to book with Chef Gerson. He is an absolute gem of a human and his food just incredible. (We were even unexpectedly missing a couple of cooking devices we thought we’d have at our airbnb, and he adjusted on the fly with a smile on his face. Best meal of our trip and best conversation of our trip. The only bad thing about this experience? That I didn’t book it every day we were there ❤️ Private Feedback: Thank you so much Gerson, you made our whole trip!

Amazing time! The chefs and their granddaughter were lovely people who made amazing food & drinks. Highly recommend! Private Feedback: Thank you for an incredible morning!

Chef Gerson and his team were amazing. From the original menu suggestions based on our input to the final dishes they prepared, we could not have asked for a better overall experience. The final menus for each of our three meals were confirmed the day before and Chef Gerson completed all of the shopping the day of the meal to insure freshness and provided receipts for everything purchased. From the welcome cocktail soon after their arrival each evening to the awesome appetizers, main course and dessert, everything was perfect. While we were finsihing our meals, the team worked hard to get the kitchen cleaned up and left everything spotless. Our families highly recommend Chef Gerson and his team!

Chef Gerson, his wife Liliana and the whole Gerli's Kitchen team were AMAZING! For 4 days during our stay in Costa Rica, we enjoyed amazing quality food, professional and attentive service, and a sense of family that we were so touched and honored to feel with Chef Gerson. Before our trip, we chatted with Gerson and Liliana on the phone to discuss schedule, dietary restrictions, meal themes, fresh local ingredients and logistics for providing service at our private AirBnB location. They were so helpful and accommodating to make sure we could plan out an exciting weekend, with varying complexities to each dish based on our schedule. Chef Gerson's team was always prompt, early to prepare service in time for our preferred mealtimes (always there as soon as we woke with food ready and waiting)! But they were also so flexible when we needed to shift timing around based on a slow moving group and unforeseen circumstances. Even when we had issues at our AirBnB and lost power, Chef improvised the final touches of the meal using the outdoor grill and promised that if we wanted to move locations, he'd even follow us to the beach to serve us wherever we are, because his team was dedicated to us for the weekend. I cannot recommend Chef Gerson enough. Over our time together, we became like family in how the team catered to our every need and how much fun we had chatting, laughing and enjoying each others' company. Oh and did I mention the food was amazing across the board! From american style brunches to traditional Costa Rican dishes to gourmet plated dinner, you could tell the dedication and love put into the work through the taste. We're planning on making another trip to Costa Rica just to spend time with them again! Pura Vida!

Chef Gerson and his wife Lilly came to our Airbnb and did such an amazing job. The food was fantastic, they were very thoughtful with personal touches, very outgoing and watching how the food was prepared was such a treat. We would recommend him ????!