Chef Nelson Arias

Private Chef In Nicoya

I am a chef who is passionate about the experience of gastronomy. I have 13 years of experience. It all started in a small pizzeria. From there was born a passion to know more, which made me study and work with important companies and be involved in TV shows.

Throughout my career and discovered what I'm passionate about, being able to provide an experience to someone And surprise him with a spoonful face.

My cooking style is very versatile, It based me on the classics and I try to give it a twist with my perception.

For me, the combination of flavors and colors is very important.

Taking into account a couple more details we can spend a fabulous night.

But hey, let's find it out!

See in the kitchen!

For me, cooking is...

It's a perception of the world.

I learned to cook at...

It all started at home watching my mom cook delicious food and bake cakes. At the age of 18 started studying Gastronomy and worked in Recognized rest.

A cooking secret...

Enjoy all the time! The happiness of making people happy with food.

My menus

Ciao

STARTER

All inclusive

Gazpacho de tomate nice and fresh

Sopa de melón y prosciutto coto

Bread with olive oil and balsamic Vinager

FIRST COURSE

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Satracetti, beff finely sliced with parm cheese, rosemary, garlic, balsamic Vinager, olive oil and pepper

Gnoqiis with creamy sauce

Fritata con pomodoro sauce

Tabla de fiambres

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Canelones rellenos de ricota y espinaca en salsa cremosa de queso

Veccio: nice and fresh lemon Capers, withe wine sauce, Aubergine and potatoes

Lenguini arrabiata with mussels

Paquieri pecorino with sherry tomato's, red wine and onions sauce

Spaghetti Bolognesa

DESSERT

All inclusive

Carlota de limón y melocoton

Tiramizu

Crostata

Pan a cotta with berries sauce

Bites

STARTER

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Mixed Chips with roasted peppers dip

Watermelon kiss. Welcome Mocktail

FIRST COURSE

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Octopus ceviche, fresh and nice mix of grilled palm hearth, avocado, tomato pure, lime, red onion, cilantro and a spicy touch

Mango and shrimps ceviche I orange acevichada sauce with cilantro and red onion. Algo fresco que querrás que no se termine

Vuelve a la vida ceviche. Nice and fseh mis of seafood with fresh vegetables and really nice and sour salsa tradicional Costarricense. Que te hará volver a la vida en cada cucharada

MAIN COURSE

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Shrimp tacos it's a nice combination of lettuce mango coconut relish and Chipotle mayo rice and beans on the side

Crispy tacos, very nice and crispy fish finges in a Flour tortilla with cilantro mayo, avocado, lettuce and microgreens with poppy seeds dressing on the top rice and beans on the side

Grilled fish, fresh Pico de gallo, lettuce, garlic sauce rice and beans on the side

Coconut breaded season fish, menier sauce or sacmpy sauce, mixed green salad with passion fruit dressing, fries and home made mayo recipe

DESSERT

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Fried milk with vanilla creamy sauce

Banana flambe with ice cream

Costarican Jalea made with seasonal fruits

Flavors and colors

STARTER

All inclusive

Mixed Chips, guacamole and pico de gallo

FIRST COURSE

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Calamary salad, Macadamia, red onion, lettuce, orange dressing, cherri tomato's

Skirt steak salad, Romano lettuce, Grill Tomatillo verde dressing, tortilla corn chips and red onions

Mixed green salad, sweet corn, coconut breaded shrimps, passion fruit dressing

Caramelized nuts, lettuce, wild berries dressing and pineapple

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Surf n turf, Mash, sauted veggies, green beans, caramelized carrots with orange juice and sherry tomato's

Mahi Mahi menier sauce with thousand leaves potatoes, half zuchinny stuffed with corn and plan heart

Red snapper, avocado rice, coconut creamy sauce, corn relish with onions, cilantro and bell peppers

DESSERT

All inclusive

Avocado cheese cake with chocolate cookies crumble

Brownie and ice cream

Fruit salad, vainilla y cake crumbles, crunchy pecans and ice cream

Breakfast

STARTER

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Coffee, tea, Juice preferred

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Plato de frutas de temporada

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Costarrican Tipical Breakfast. Gallopinto, eggs, corn tortilla, sausage or meat in sauce, avocado,fried plantains and cheese

Pancakes with eggs and bacon

Chilaquiles in red sauce or green sauce

French toast, sausage and eggs

Ciabatta toast, eggs, bacon, strawberry jelly, wild berries jelly

Homelletes station stuffed with The ingredients of your choice complained with fresh baked bread

Pochet eggs ith hollandaise sauce avocado sauce spinach and bread toast

Family style breakfast

Club sandwich with chips

Eggs Benedict with crispy flour tortilla cheese and homemade recipe sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Brownie

Energy bars

Costa Rica

STARTER

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Mixed chips with Guacamole and pico de gallo

Welcome Cocktail

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimps mango ceviche. Iron flat fried plantains

Caribbean style ceviche : coconut breaded shrimps in a coconut, lime, ginger, garlic, ceviche sauce with a spicy touch

MAIN COURSE

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Jarras: Pumpkin picadillo, tamarindo sauce, beef and mango salad on the top

Baked chicken thigh costarrican style, homemade recipe sauce, sweet potato mashed, yellow corn relish

Rice, beans, traditional picadillo, cabbage, cilantro, mango salad and traditional Bistek encebollado(Which is beef with sauted onions really good seasoned)

DESSERT

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Coconut kiss. Coconut terrine, vanilla crumbles, blackberry sauce and gooseberry jelly on the top

Prestiño with vanilla ice cream and sauted bananas with Cacique

Caramelized sweet plantain, cuajada cheese, strawberrys wiped cream with Los santos coffeee on the top

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Chef Nelson's reviews

4.85

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73 services

Chef Nelson was wonderful! There was great communication before and during the dinner. Everything prepared tasted amazing and was presented beautifully. It was a great experience for our stay in Costa Rica

Chef Nelson is not only one of the sweetest and most kind people you’ll meet here in Costa Rica, he’s ALSO an amazing chef. What a wonderful and joyful experience we had all together. Thank you.

This was an incredible experience. Nelson came to our Airbnb and provided much more than just food, he brought a fun and interactive experience! He was really great with our little kids and involved them in different parts of the preparation, cooking, and presentation. Everything was DELICIOUS!

We would highlky recommend Nelson as your Private Chef. He was friendly, personable... and his food was exeptional!!

First and foremost our experience was nothing less than spectacular! Nelson traveled nearly 3-hours to our private location in Quepos, Costa Rica without hesitation. Arriving fully prepared for a three course meal, he made efficient use of our kitchen. He went above and beyond to exceed our expectations in all aspects including casual and intellectual conversation. Nelson’s abilities to take the traditional Costa Rican staple foods and add his personal touch exciting our taste buds throughout the entire experience. Starting with our appetizers, then the main course, and finishing with dessert! Lastly, Nelson brought a birthday cake as requested to end our experience. So, who doesn’t like cake for breakfast? Nelson is an exceptional chef that truly enjoys serving the best of the best for his clientele. He can make it as casual or as fancy as you desire. I would definitely recommend Nelson’s chef services to anyone looking for a magnificent and personal experience.

Chef Nelson was amazing! He took the time to explain each dish and was kind enough to share his story (and his food) with us. An unforgettable evening with the Chef and a great gift/surprise for any foodie. Highly recommend! Thank you! We have a new friend in Costa Rica… Chef Nelson! Pura Vida-

My friends and I had a great afternoon with Chef Nelson. The whole experience was so enjoyable for us, relaxing in our own home whilst he cooked an exceptional meal for us. The main meal and desert were just delicious. He was also really friendly and made us feel very comfortable. We hope to invite him over to cook another time soon.

This was such a beautiful experience for my husband and I. The chef was so amazing and I wish we had more time to see him again before we left Costa Rica. He is very pleasant and made such amazing food that was personalized for us. We were so impressed and this is something you MUST book if you want to have a special night with your family and friends :)

Chef Nelson is fantastic. He made amazing food. The best we’ve had in Costa Rica. It was the perfect touch to celebrate a very special person on his birthday. It was easy to communicate and personalize our meal for the evening. I would definitely book him again. The drinks were also great, not too sweet just perfect.

Chef Nelson was professional, friendly and a pleasure to share the afternoon with. Every dish (and drink) he made for our meal was excellent, and beautifully presented. And then everything was left clean. It was a delightful, memorable experience, thanks to Nelson and his great cooking skills. And we feel like we made a new friend.

Nelson and his team were absolutely AMAZING! The food was flawless, truly immaculate! He prepared a Father's Day dinner for us while we were on vacation, and it couldn't have been more satisfying. Nelson was extremely accommodating, personalizing our menu to cater to allergies and food sensitivities. I would book Nelson again and again without hesitation! Book him NOW—you will not be disappointed!

Don’t be shy tell him what you like & don’t like & he will make your experience very worth it

Wow!! Nelson is in a class by himself! He weathered storms to still arrive to our cooking experience. He was a master at getting the kids involved and teaching everyone about the meal. Fresh farm to table style. We all thought we had the full meal after just the appetizer. Absolutely delicious!!! One of the experiences that made our whole trip worth it. Thanks Nelson, you’re a Top Chef!

Experiencia gastronómica maravillosa, el chefs es muy profesional y amable ,toda la logística excelente. Totalmente recomendado.

excelente atención, comida deliciosa, una buena muestra de alta cocina, súper recomendado

Excelente experiencia, deliciosos platillos y el chef es excelente persona y hace un gran trabajo ????????

The dinner had to be rescheduled due to a mess up in the time but everything worked out. The food was great and he accommodated all 8 of our group. He was professional and very nice. We would book him again if we are ever back in Costa Rica.

Chef Nelson is professional, engaging, informative and makes delicious, beautiful food. We were all so pleased with our experience and would recommend to any visiting the area.

Chef Nelson really made our vacation in Coco Beach Costa Rica. The meals he prepared for us topped the best restaurants in town. His use of local, fresh food and really clever combinations were first rate. He went above and beyond in every aspect of the experience. I wouldn’t hesitate recommend using him as your chef.

We had a wonderful experience working with Chef Nelson and would highly recommend him! He was responsive and engaging to communicate with in advance of our dinner, and went out of his way to accommodate the food preferences of each of our individual guests, even my children. He arrived prompt and shared storied behind some of the dishes and ingredients, which was very cool and insightful. The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful! The amount of food for the price was also very impressive, and he and his assistant cleaned up after themselves so that we did not need to lift one finger the entire evening. I'd highly recommend Chef Nelson if you're looking to bring a private chef to your home!