Chef Hermes Garcia Marcano

Personal Chef In Leeward Settlement

I'm was the executive chef at JW Marriott Caracas in a lapse of 4 years. Now I want to show all my abilities and knowledge in the kitchen, for all the visitors of the island. It is the only way to make a better experience every time, a different experience always and make your stay in the island, all the best possible

I learned to cook at CVCG institute in Caracas, Venezuela. My grandmother influence in creole style and French cuisine make my roots

My secret in the kitchen is trying to find the real origin of the recipe I am making and adjusting mine with a little turn, small secrets and great explosion of flavors.

For me, cooking is...

my life, my breath, really all of me, is the kitchen and his flavours

I learned to cook at...

i'm learned to cook at cvcg institute in caracas, Venezuela. My grandmother influence in creole style and French cuisine make my roots

A cooking secret...

find the real origin of the recipe and made mine whit a little turn, small secrets and great explosion of flavors in your brain

My menus

Chef's inspiration

STARTER

All inclusive

Foie gras tacos

Sautted mushrooms and potato foam

Cod bunuelos and garlic mayo

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Oysters and dashi air

Greek yogurt risotto

Spanish Croquettes and Garlic Mayo

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken roulade, sauteed vegetables, mushrooms sauce

Saffron salmon and sauteed garden vegetables

Blackened grouper roasted potatoes cilynders

Catch of the day, green sauce spinachs stew

DESSERT

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Lime mousse, creamy basil sauce, lemon cake

Roasted apples icecream , apple caramelized dices

Mango and passion fruit sable

Mexican menu

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Cheese flutes

Quesadillas

FIRST COURSE

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Chips and salsas

Tacos

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Taco salad bar

Burrito salad bar

DESSERT

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Key lemon pie

Chocolate pie

Japanese menu

STARTER

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Poke salad

FIRST COURSE

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Sushi rice

Ramen soup

Sushi rolls

Miso soup

Japanese barbeque

MAIN COURSE

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Nigiri

Maki rolls

Uramakiya we have

We have beds

Teriyaki chicken

Chicken and brocoli noodles

DESSERT

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Dorayakis

Japanese mochi

Japanese cheesecake

French menu

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Beef Bourguignon, potatoes puree

Terrine au campaigne

Duck parfait

White fish salad

Fish and chips cocktail

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Auyama and cardamom cream, roasted corn, feta cheese, walnut pesto

Roasted Cabbage and Turkey Salad with Creole Mojo and Spiced Peanuts

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Duck confit with orange and grilled vegetables

Fish courtbouillon

Confit pork ribs, mashed cheese potatoes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cookies and cream cake

Creme brulee

Cheeses and nuts

Delicate lemon

Italian menu

STARTER

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Garlic mushrooms

Stuffed squid

Onions with salt and vegetable demiglacee

White beans and tuna salad

Beetroot salad pistachio pesto

FIRST COURSE

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Beetroot tartar and goat chesse

Costrini with sun dried tomatoes, anchovy pesto

Capresse salad

Pears, goat cheese and aurugula

Spinach and peach salad

MAIN COURSE

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Home made pasta (sauces bolognese, marinara, amatriciana, alfredo)

Pan seared tuna , achiote sauce, kale bubbles

Plantain raviolis with seafood, lobster bisque sauce

Risotto (mushrooms, seafood, lamb, meat, chicken. (You can choose one)

Sous vide chicken breast, onion emulsion, celery sauce, roasted potatoes

Pork lonin in plum sauce

DESSERT

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Special chef ice cream and balsamic vinegar reduction

Moss mango

Tiramisu

The island

STARTER

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Casava and reina pepiada (chicken and coriandum salad)

Fish croquettes with green sauce and coriandum leaves

Tropical ceviche fish/red onions/mango/coriandum/chili powder (masterclass of ceviche peruvian style)

FIRST COURSE

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Caesar salad garlic croutons/ romaine letucce/ bacon powder/caesar dressing

Farmer's salad strawberry dressing garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, cherries tomatoes, onions, cucumber, sweet peppers, black olives

Conch croquettes

Caribbean shrimps cocktail

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken in lemon and thyme sauce, rice and nuts

Fried / steamed red snapper , green salad, plantain chip venezuelan style

Lobster tail , green salad, tamarindo dressing

Pork lonin in plum sauce

Boneless ribeye, thyme and garlic sauce, tropical rice

DESSERT

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Key lemon pie

Chocolate pie

Caramel flan

Rice pudding

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Chef Hermes's reviews

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Went above and beyond! Excellent on all fronts. Would highly recommend!

Chef Hermes was great. He was very attentive and personable. Would definitely hire him again.

Chef Hermes Garcia was fantastic! We had fish we brought back from a fishing trip that day- he worked the menu around that. He was kind and worked within the limitations of our air bnb. The food was exquisite, 4 course meal. We wish there were leftovers it was so tasty! We would do this again in a heart beat!! Highly recommend!!!

Chef Hermes food was amazing. We had 2 dinners & 1 breakfast with him. He makes a guava steak sauce that's to die for. Totally recommend him

Chef Hermes Garcia was absolutely incredible to work with. He was there each day of our retreat and truly made our experience exceptional. His quality of work is superb and the meals were delicious! I cannot wait to work with him again next year. Highly recommend Chef Hermes for your next private chef in Turks & Caicos!

Incredible 5-star experience!

Chef Garcia was amazing! He was on time every day to start his prep and served meals exactly on time. The abundance of options was exceptional and creative. The lobster Benedict was the best I’ve ever had in my life. I will definitely utilize the chef again in my travels.

Chef Hermes is wonderful. We were a family group of 18 people; grandparents, children and grandchildren. Chef Hermes accommodated everyone. Special meals for the youngest grandchildren and meals that worked around some individual food issues. Chef was always on time and made a terrific presentation for each dinner. Complete clean up after all for courses. Definitely recommend!

Chef Hermes was amazing! We only had him for breakfast, but the menu was carefully curated each day and accommodated everyone in our group’s dietary restrictions. He was extremely professional and the food was delicious. 100% will book him again on my next trip to Turks and Caicos!

Chef Hermes was awesome! He was so responsive to my questions and accommodating to the menu changes I asked for. He arrived right on time. From the table set up, the presentation of each dish and the clean up were absolutely perfect. The food tasted so good and left us all completely full. I would definitely recommend chef Hermes!

Hermes provided an incredible dinner for us. The meal was creative and delicious. His attention to detail in the dishes was perfect. Everything made our evening really memorable. Fully recommend him!

He was very kind the food was excellent and he even gave us tips of things to do around the island! Highly recommend

Our experience was SO amazing. Our food was incredible from our amazing breakfast to our surf and turf dinner. He listened to all of our requests and accommodated to our pickier easters as well. Would highly recommend

Hermes was fabulous! He was able to create dishes to make everyone happy. We had family from 10 years old to 81 years old! We will definitely hire him again when we come back to TCI!

Chef was amazing I told him to do whatever he wanted minus pork!!!! I wanted him to have freedom of what was available to him And be the artist he wishes to be

Chef Hermes, It was our 35th anniversary that we were celebrating in Turks and Caciso. Chef Hermes was fantastic. I cannot give him enough praise on his professionalism and prompt and neatness. There were six adults, and everything was tasted wonderful. I will always use Chef Hermes if I come back to Turks and Caciso Tonia Bagley Atlanta GA USA

Chef Hermes was great and did an incredible job cooking for us! He adapted seamlessly to our needs and was very professional. I would definitely recommend his services!

Chef Hermes was amazing. He was our chef over a 7 day period and it was the event of morning and evening. It took our vacation experience to another level. His culinary experience and artistic presentation made each meal a true delight.

Hermes was fantastic! His food was delicious, innovative and beautiful. I have already recommended him to others on the island. Hermes will not disappoint and will create a lovely memorable meal for you.

Chef Hermes was absolutely amazing! He made my husband’s birthday celebration extra special. His personality, food, everything was incredible! He even brought champagne, candles and a birthday cake topper. I highly recommend him and know you will not be disappointed. For reference I asked for a specific 3 course meal; conch fritters, lobster, rum raisin cake. We were blown away by the presentation and most importantly, taste!