Chef Gerson Matarrita Obando

Private Chef In Santa Cruz

Desde mis 14 años inicio en la industria gastronómica para dar soporte a mis estudios académicos y esta gran experiencia de convirtió en mi vocación , pasando por instituto nacional de aprendizaje(I.N.A.) certificó mi carrera gastronómica y continuó con la asociación nacional de chef de Costa Rica ( A.N.CH) desde donde siendo miembro , representó a mi país como chef mi carrera .

En mi experiencia conocí chef 's y culturas de diferentes países ( japonés, hindu , italiana , comida autoctona Costarricense , vegana , eh internacional .

Al día de hoy eh viajado también para conocer más acerca de las raíces gastronómicas de paices como : Panamá , México , y centro América . Y después de 15 años regreso a mi Guanacaste querido donde tengo el privilegio de ser uno de los pocos chef nacido en Blue Zone , donde nuestra forma de ser y de comer ah sido demostrado que influye en una vida mas longeva que sobre pasa los 100 años. De edad .

Así que tengo en mis genes la receta para la longevidad y quiero compartirla con todos los que decidan probar nuestra cultura, Gastronomica.

Donde eh encontrado nuevos y destacados platillos los cuales eh fusionado para obtener resultados de recetas ,tanto atractivas al paladar como también inucuas

para el consumo .

Dando por centro de atracción nuestras raíces culinarias de recetas ancestrales desde que somos considerados hijos del maíz .Y el nuestro es el maíz pujagua" ( maíz morado oscuro ).

Vamos a conocer Costa Rica quieres ? Te invito a degustar nuestros sabores !

For me, cooking is...

The opportunity to give my diners the longevity formula as a Blue Zone chef. I can mix these recipes at gourmet stile

I learned to cook at...

Hace más de 24 años me dedico a esta vocación. No ah sido facilpero la satisfaccion de enviar el significado de vivir en zonas blue zone es lo mejor

A cooking secret...

Represent autoctonus dishes from me land Guancaste blue zone. We have original and real recipes tradicional for To live more than 100 years

My menus

Seafood Menu III

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Lobster ceviche with coconut milk, heart of palm, and malanga chips

Mix seafood ceviche with scallops, octopus, shrimp, and squid

Sushi roll with wakame and crab, topped with unagi sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Surf and Turf: Ribeye steak and lobster tail with rosemary potatoes and red wine foam

Whole fresh Pacific lobster with chimichurri and grilled vegetables

Seafood casserole with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and criolla sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut flan with pineapple caviar

Avocado mousse with ginger cracker and strawberry coulis

Tarta Tatín with blueberry compote and vanilla panna cotta

Seafood Menu II

STARTER

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Octopus and mahi mahi ceviche with malanga root chips

Crab cakes with wasabi mayonnaise

Scallops tiradito with ginger and wasabi flour cone

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Jumbo shrimps with garlic butter, rosemary potatoes, and sautéed vegetables

Sea bass filet with oven garlic sauce and gratin potatoes

Grilled whole red snapper with Caribbean coconut sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Pineapple grilled with cinnamon and ice cream

Cheesecake with passion fruit

Chocolate lava cake with whipped cream

Seafood Menu I

STARTER

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Fish ceviche with malanga root chips

Tuna niguiri bowl with wasabi

Shrimp dumplings with criolla sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled mahi-mahi with rice and vegetables

Shrimp rice with garlic and sweet pepper

Fish tacos with avocado sauce and slaw

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut flan

Banana foster with avocado ice cream

Tamarind sorbet with chocolate mousse

Local Menu III

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh lobster ceviche with heart of palm, coconut milk, red onion, ginger, and malanga chips

"Turn the Life" ceviche (shrimp, scallops, and fish) with mandarin lemon juice and cilantro

Costa Rican enyucados with cilantro mayonnaise and turmeric coral tuile

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Surf & turf (ribeye steak and whole jumbo shrimp) with rosemary potatoes and red wine sauce

Whole grilled red snapper Caribbean-style with coconut milk sauce and patacones

Lobster tail with tamarind glaze, roasted potatoes, and chimichurri

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Avocado homemade ice cream with organic chocolate syrup

Coconut flan with blue zone cacao ganache

Tarte Tatin with fresh blueberries

Local Menu II

STARTER

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Costa Rican fish ceviche with heart of palm, coconut milk, and malanga root chips

Yuca croquettes with soft cheese

Chayote bites with roasted red pepper sauce and habanero crunch

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Casado with grilled mahi-mahi, rice, beans, fried plantains, and cabbage salad

Shrimp rice with celery, garlic, sweet peppers, and potatoes

Costa Rican–style jumbo shrimp with achiote sauce, mashed potatoes, and mixed salad

DESSERT

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Grilled pineapple with coconut cream and caramelized brown sugar

Passion fruit cheesecake

Chocolate lava cake

Italian Menu III

STARTER

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Antipasto platter with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and grilled vegetables

Caprese burrata with crispy prosciutto and balsamic pearls

Crostini trio: smoked salmon, pesto burrata, and black olive tapenade

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Duos: Filet mignon with homemade pesto pasta

Lobster ravioli with saffron cream sauce

Beef osso buco with gremolata and creamy polenta

DESSERT

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Warm chocolate lava cake with amaretto cream

Tiramisu with espresso reduction

Ricotta cheesecake with candied citrus

Italian Menu II

STARTER

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Burrata salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, and pesto

Prosciutto and melon crostini

Caprese salad with crispy calamari

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Homemade pappardelle with ribeye steak and marinara sauce

Risotto with mushrooms and truffle oil

Eggplant parmesan with basil and olive oil

DESSERT

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Tiramisu with dairy-free cream

Panna cotta with chocolate coral tuile

Cheesecake with berry compote

Italian Menu I

STARTER

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Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil

Crostini with eggplant paté

Mini antipasto: zucchini, eggplant, salami, and mixed cheeses

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Home made tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach, pomodoro sauce

Chicken parmesan with pomodoro and parmesan cheese

Lasagna with mozzarella and vegan parmesan

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Panna cotta with strawberry coulis

Lemon cheesecake

Seafood Menu III

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Lobster ceviche with coconut milk, heart of palm, and malanga chips

Mix seafood ceviche with scallops, octopus, shrimp, and squid

Sushi roll with wakame and crab, topped with unagi sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Surf and Turf: Ribeye steak and lobster tail with rosemary potatoes and red wine foam

Whole fresh Pacific lobster with chimichurri and grilled vegetables

Seafood casserole with lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and criolla sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut flan with pineapple caviar

Avocado mousse with ginger cracker and strawberry coulis

Tarta Tatín with blueberry compote and vanilla panna cotta

Seafood Menu II

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Octopus and mahi mahi ceviche with malanga root chips

Crab cakes with wasabi mayonnaise

Scallops tiradito with ginger and wasabi flour cone

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Jumbo shrimps with garlic butter, rosemary potatoes, and sautéed vegetables

Sea bass filet with oven garlic sauce and gratin potatoes

Grilled whole red snapper with Caribbean coconut sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Pineapple grilled with cinnamon and ice cream

Cheesecake with passion fruit

Chocolate lava cake with whipped cream

Seafood Menu I

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fish ceviche with malanga root chips

Tuna niguiri bowl with wasabi

Shrimp dumplings with criolla sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled mahi-mahi with rice and vegetables

Shrimp rice with garlic and sweet pepper

Fish tacos with avocado sauce and slaw

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut flan

Banana foster with avocado ice cream

Tamarind sorbet with chocolate mousse

Local Menu III

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Fresh lobster ceviche with heart of palm, coconut milk, red onion, ginger, and malanga chips

"Turn the Life" ceviche (shrimp, scallops, and fish) with mandarin lemon juice and cilantro

Costa Rican enyucados with cilantro mayonnaise and turmeric coral tuile

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Surf & turf (ribeye steak and whole jumbo shrimp) with rosemary potatoes and red wine sauce

Whole grilled red snapper Caribbean-style with coconut milk sauce and patacones

Lobster tail with tamarind glaze, roasted potatoes, and chimichurri

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Avocado homemade ice cream with organic chocolate syrup

Coconut flan with blue zone cacao ganache

Tarte Tatin with fresh blueberries

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Chef Gerson's reviews

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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 provided an amazing Costa Rican culinary experience on our vacation. He surprised us with an amazing appetizer served with mojito’s. Our starter was jumbo shrimp with a fantastic wasabi, cilantro and mayonnaise sauce. Our main course was a tasty sea bass, salad and vegetables. Chef Gerson explained the produce and we loved how some of the produce was unique to Costa Rica. We finished our dining experience with coconut flan. I highly recommend this culinary experience while vacationing in Costa Rica. Private Feedback: Muchas gracias Chef Gerson!!! Pura Vida!!!

We had a fabulous experience with Chef Gerson!! He was kind, personable, funny, entertaining and of course his food was fantastic! I can’t speak highly enough about our experience! He comes highly recommended from my family and I. Learned a lot about the Costa Rican culture and made a special bond with a new friend! It was fantastic!! Treat yourself to a special night in with family and friends and let the entertainment and fabulous food come to you!

Chef Gerson exceeded every expectation we had! The food was superb, menus were well thought out, presentation and cleanup were impeccable. His passion for his craft comes through in every meal and he is always willing to adjust or include additional items on the fly. He even provided a cooking class to our children, all young adults, which was so fun and engaging for them. They all made Gallo Pinto, which we then shared for breakfast. Off the charts excellent! By the end of the week, he and Lorena have become members of our family. We look forward to working with Chef Gerson again

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.

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!