I am a professional with 10 years of experience in kitchens as well as my own food truck and catering business with a wide range of culinary mediums from all over the world. I also have many years of cooking experiences for guests of a wide range of dietary restrictions including Celiac, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Paleo, Atkins, and more

I believe food is the Great Connector and I strive to carry that intention in everything I do. Striving to feed delicious food with locally sourced ingredients is a priority as freshness is the foundation of flavor.

I look forward to cooking for you.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking to me is an art of service. With great intention and execution it solidifies bonds and forms new relationships.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook starting as a dishwasher at 16 and moved up the ladder through dedication and hunger to learn from the Chefs I've worked for

A cooking secret...

Creating a balanced experience with flavors and textures with ingredients grown locally by friends of mine in farms all over Puerto Rico

My menus

Breakfast of Champions

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Pancakes (GF and V options available) (Flavors optional)

Brioche French Toast

Eggs (Any way you like)

Puerto Rican Sweet Bread Toast

Local Fruit Platter

Avocado SourdoughToast

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Espanola)

Roasted Potatoes (Home fries)

Hash Browns

Traditional Breakfast Corn Cakes (Arepas)

Cachapas (Roasted Corn Quesadillas)

Bacon

Breakfast Sausage

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

N/A

DESSERT

All inclusive

NA

A Local Seafood Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Local Calamari (Grilled/Fried)

Local Octopus Carpaccio

Classic Land Crab Cakes

Local Conch

Cured Salmon Rillettes and local cheese Bruschetta

Snapper Ceviche

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh catch Seafood chowder

Puerto Rican Style Gumbo with local shrimp

Traditional Fish Broth with Hand-Braided Empanadas

Miso-Shiitake Lobster Stew

Moqueca (Brazilian Coconut Fish Soup)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Octopus

Swordfish Steak

Seared Mahi-Mahi

Whole baked Snapper

Local Catch Family Style Sampler Platter

Grilled River Snook

DESSERT

All inclusive

Baklava with honey

Tiramisu

Cheesecake Platter (3)

Homemade Cannoli

Chocolate Truffles

Basque Cheesecake

Classic Flan (Puerto Rican Custard)(GF)

Coconut Almond Tart with Local Fruit

Fruit Sorbet

Puerto Rican Rum cake

Tembleque (Coconut pudding) (Vegan)(GF)

Tres Leches Cake

Supreme Party Sampler (Vegan and GF options available)

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Queso Frito (Fried Cheese) with guava sauce

Empanadas

Ceviche with Plantain Chips

Caprese Salad

Stuffed Mushrooms

Dumplings/Gyoza

Baba Ganoush

Charcuterie

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Ensalada de Mariscos (Local Seafood Salad)

Pakoras (Vegetable Fritters)

Pionono (Sweet Plantain, Cheese And Beef Rollups)

Noni Leaf Dolmades (Seasoned stuffed Noni Leaf)

Eggplant Tartare

Eggplant Parmesan

Assorted Sashimi

Jalapeno Poppers

Croquetas

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Bruschetta

Mezze Platter

Garlic Bread

Baked Brie with Fig

Falafel

Chicken Skewers

Papas Bravas

Chorizo al vino

Arancini

Sorullos de Maiz

Crab cakes

Queso Fundido

Ezquites (Elote en vaso)

DESSERT

Choose 3 dishes

Classic Flan (Puerto Rican Custard)(GF)

Tres Leches Cake

Coconut Almond Tart with Local Fruit

Assorted Cannolis

Baklava

Cheesecake (Vegan Option Available)

Fruit Sorbet

Molten (Cake Volcano with Ice cream)

Chocolate Truffles

Puerto Rican Rum cake

Local fruit Tarts

Basque Cheesecake

Culinary Fusion (Vegan and GF Options Available)

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Queso Frito (Fried Cheese) with guava sauce

Empanadas

Tostones (Fried Plantains) with Mojo sauce (V)

Roasted Vegetables with Fresh Bread Spread

Ceviche with Plantain Chips

Bruschetta with Local Cheeses

Caprese Salad

Carrot/Zucchini Spirals with Rosemary Sage Hummus and Fresh Naan

Stuffed Mushrooms

Samosas

Tabbouleh Salad

Dumplings/Gyoza

Scallop Ceviche

Spiced Chickpea Patties

Baba Ganoush

Special Request

Sushi(California, Spicy Tuna, Philadelphia, Criollo, Shrimp Tempura, Dragon, Volcano, California, Alaska, Tiger, Vegetarian

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sancocho Classico (Local Stew)

Ensalada de Mariscos (Local Seafood Salad)

Local Avocado Salad (Vegan)

Roasted Bori-Bori Pumpkin Skewers

Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pidgeon Peas)

Habichuelas Guisadas (Stewed beans)

Batata Frita (Fried Sweet Potato)

Ensalada de Coditos (Elbow Pasta Salad)

Pakoras (Vegetable Fritters)

Pionono (Sweet Plantain, Cheese And Beef Rollups)

Noni Leaf Dolmades (Seasoned stuffed Noni Leaf)

Eggplant Tartare

Coastal Salad (Heart of Palm and Wild Sea Greens)

Papaya Salad

Lentil Soup

Pumpkin Chickpea Curried Stew

Couscous and Vegetables

Grilled Shrimp

Arepas

Eggplant Parmesan

Assorted Sashimi

Special Requests

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mofongo Relleno (Stuffed Fried Plantain) (V)(GF)

Vegetable Majado Bowl (Mashed Root Veggie) with toppings (Vegan) (GF)

Fresh Fish Catch of the day (subject to seasons)

Paella Traditional

Puerto Rican Brown Butter Pork Chops

Caribbean Curry (Many Variations available)

Herb-Crusted Cauliflower and Toasted Buckwheat

Jerk Chicken Pasta

Shrimp Scampi

Pan Fried Gnocchi with Coconut Lemon Sauce

Puerto Rican White Gumbo

Butter Chicken

Lamb Tikka Masala

Bori Goat

Fricasse de Conejo (Rabbit Stew)

Stuffed Peppers

Jollof Rice (Choice of meat)

Vegan Meatballs

Vegan Taco Platter

Puerto Rican Teriyaki Chicken

Lamb Gyros Puerto Rican Style

Customized Request

Steak Option (Tenderloin, Sirloin, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Porterhouse, Churrasco, Short Ribs, Prime Rib)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Flan (Puerto Rican Custard)(GF)

Tres Leches Cake

Tembleque (Coconut pudding) (Vegan)(GF)

Yuca Tamarindo Fried Tiramisu (GF) (Vegan)

Coconut Almond Tart with Local Fruit

Assorted Cannolis

Fried Dough Balls

Local Fruit Mochi

Ice Cream Mochi

Sweet Miso Mango with Coconut rice

Local Chocolate Brownie

Baklava

Cheesecake (Vegan Option Available)

Matcha Pudding

Fruit Sorbet

Molten (Cake Volcano with Ice cream)

Special Order

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Chef Giovanni's reviews

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12 services

We cannot recommend Chef Gio enough!! He was on time, personable, innovative, not to mention an incredible chef! He incorporated our requests and allergies and fused it with traditional Puerto Rican foods and flavors. He prepped and cooked in a less than ideal (rented) kitchen and said he enjoyed the challenge. He was kind to the children and older family members. Truly think he is one of a kind.

“Where do I start with Gio?? He was absolutely all things amazing! He catered to a group of 9 women but made everyone feel special individually at the same time. I don’t like fried eggs or poached eggs, no issue for Gio, he made me scrambled eggs one day and an omelette on another. For two other guests he catered to their vegan requests. Gio laughed and joked with us but remained professional 100% of the time. I told him he would be my forever chef when visiting Puerto Rico. He’s a gem.”

Gio was an amazing chef to work with! Our multi-generational family of 10 had multiple breakfasts & dinners scheduled during our recent stay in Puerto Rico. Gio was prompt, extremely responsive to change requests and the food was amazing. Each course included family recipes & fresh, organic produce! Our little kids (3-9) loved helping to set the table and help - Gio was so kind and involved them. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!

Chef Gio was an incredible chef. He took the time to get to know us and how he should prepare our meals. He was extremely attentive, kind, and thoughtful. On top of the that, the food was seasoned well and the presentation was impeccable. We would wholeheartedly hire him again for all our future trips to Puerto Rico.

Chef was absolutely amazing. I would book him again and again with no doubts. He’s absolutely incredible.