Chef Ronda Salavert Otal
Private Chef In Vega AltaGet to know me better
Chef Ronda is always looking for the best local ingredients and impressive presentations. Passion for cooking translates to tastefull and fresh food.
I am a Chef with 6 years of experience. I'm born and raised in Barcelona, studied Kitchen Management and traveled around the world. I never actually planned to live in Puerto Rico, but due to covid, I found my home here.
I've lived in Sweden, Barcelona, Orlando, Texas and now I have been 3 years here.
I worked in several restaurants and learn the traditional puertorican dishes. And also I'm always studying more dishes and fruit or vegetables that are unique from the island.
Expect fresh and tasty dishes, excellent presentations, attention to the details, traditional dishes with some twist and fruits or vegetables that you may have never tasted before. For me, the real flavors of the island.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Everything. I am all day creating dishes, reading about new recipes and filming recipes for social media. It's my passion.
I learned to cook at...
Very different restaurants. From Small Tapas Restaurants in Barcelona, to International Hotels, Bigger Restaurants and Puertorican cafés.
A cooking secret...
Is using local products that only grow here and cooking from scratch. Learning the puertorican traditional dishes and renovating them.
My menus
Chicken Mini Mofongo with Mushroom Sauce
Blue Crab Empanadillas with Cilantro Allioli
Crispy Shrimp Bao Bun with Spicy Mango Mayonnaise, Avocado, Spinach and Cilantro
Pernil Bao Buns (Home Made) with Carmelized Onion, Spinach and Avocado
Home Made Chicken Croquetas with Smoked Paprika Allioli
Home Made Cod Croquetas with Fresh Sofrito and Brava Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Crispy Malanga
Corned Beef Empanadillas with Guava BBQ Sauce
Octopus Salad with Peppers, Onion, Cilantro, Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Chicken Tacos with Home Made Pesto, Spinach, Onion and Cilantro
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Cheese Sauce, Sweet Corn, Jamonilla (optional) and Anise
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Bass) with Veggies and Malanga Chips
Churrasco (Skirt Steak) with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Seafood Paella with Mussels, Clams, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Grilled Chicken with Mashed Yellow Sweet Potato and Cilantro Sauce
Chicken Traditional Sancocho with Viandas and White Rice
Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citrus Chocolate Ghirardelli Ganache
Jackfruit Sorbet with Mango Crumble and Passion Fruit Gel
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Beef Carpaccio with Bread Crumbs, DemiGlaze Sauce, Local Greens and Pickles
Foccacia Bruschetta with Burrata di Buffalo and Cherry Tomatoes
Chicken Croquetas with Parmesan
Charcuterie Board with Prosciutto, Lomo Ibérico, Chorizo, Salami and Homemade Bread
Cheese Board with Camembert, Parmesan Cheese, Tetilla Cheese and Blue Cheese. Side of Bread, Mango Jam and Honey
Mushroom and Truffle Aranccini
Burrata di Buffala Salad with Local Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto and Black Olives
Sizzling Langostins with Garlic and Parsley
Spinach and Feta Cheese Aranccinis
Mini Pizzas with Mozzarella, Basil and Prosciutto
Catch of the Day and Langostins with Fresh Linguini Pasta and Marinara Sauce
Lamb Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach
Angus Prime Rib Eye with Mushroom & Truffle Risotto
Seafood Paella with Octopus, Clams, Langostins and Fresh Fish
Stuffed Chicken with Tagliatelle Pasta with Pomodoro Sauce
Coconut and Mango Pannacota
Traditional Home Made Tiramiú
Afogato (Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse
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Piña Colada Sorbet with Coconut Powder and Pineapple Crisp
Pernil Bao Bun with Carmelized Onion and Avocado
Mini Mofongo with Stew Chicken & Mushroom Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Orange Caviar, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Crispy Plantain and Avocado
Octopus Salad with Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Blue Crab Alcapurria with Cilantro Allioli
Filet Mignon with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Chicken Canneloni with Foie Gras and Local Cheese Sauce
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Red Snapper) with Coconut Sauce and Viandas (Root Vegetables)
Seafood Paella with Local Conch, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Lamb Chops with Mashed Sweet Potato and Red Wine Sauce
Traditional Tres Leches
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citric Ganache
Light Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Jackfruit Sorbet with Mango Crumble and Passion Fruit Gel
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Piña Colada Sorbet with Coconut Powder and Pineapple Crisp
Local Lobster Salad with Black Olives Caviar, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Crystal Bread
Pernil Bao Bun with Carmelized Onion and Avocado
Lechón a la Bara Croquette with Cuerito and Citrus Sauce
Mini Mofongo with Stew Chicken & Mushroom Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Orange Caviar, Onion and Cilantro Sprouts
Blue Crab Alcapurria with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Octopus Salad with Green Papaya, Smoked Paprika and Ñame Parmentier
Catch of the Day Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Crispy Malanga
Pork Ribs with Homa Made Guava BBQ Sauce
Slow Cooked Beef Ravioli with Local Cheese Sauce
Filet Mignon with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Seafood Paella with Local Conch, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Bass) with Coconut and Viandas (root vegetables)
Lamb Chops with Mashed Sweet Potato and Red Wine Sauce
Traditional Chicken Sancocho with Viandas and White Rice
Traditional Tres Leches with Merengue
Chocolate Cake with Coffee Mousse and Orange & Chocolate Ganache
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
Light Mango & Coconut Cheesecake
Vanilla Cake with Pineapple Compote
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Elote con Mayonesa, Tajín y Queso
Miniflautas de Mushroom y Espinaca
Totopos con Salsa de Queso, Guacamole y Pico de Gallo
Aguachile de Camarón
Enchiladas gratinadas de Pollo y Foie
Slow Roasted Beef Quesadillas
Barra libre de tacos, montados al momento
Masa de Taco de Trigo y de Maíz
Queso Mozzarella o Queso Fresco
Cilantro, Repollo Morado, Cebolla Morada Encurtida, Pico de Gallo
Guacamole casero y Refrito Casero
Tacos de Barbacoa (Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib)
Tacos de Pollo al Pastor
Tacos de Cochinita Pibil (Cerdo)
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Tres Leches Cake
Crepa con Mousse de Dulce de Leche
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse
Jericalla (Flan estilo Mexicano) con Coulis de Mango
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Bowl of Local Fruit (Starfruit, Watermelon, Pineapple, Mango and others)
Home Made Pancakes with Topping on the Side (Nutella, Pineapple Syrup, On Season Local Jam, Fruit and Whipped Cream)
Cinnamon Roll French Toast (made from scratch) with Topping on the Side (Nutella, Pineapple Syrup, On Season Local Jam, Fruit and Whipped Cream)
Homemade Waffles with Topping on the Side (Nutella, Pineapple Syrup, On Season Local Jam, Fruit and Whipped Cream)
Lemon, Oat & Coconut Cookies + Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies (All Homemade)
Fresh Baked Butter Croissants + Egg, Ham and Cheddar Croissants
Homemade Mini Quesitos (Puerto Rican Piff Pastry with Sweet Cream Cheese)
Herbs & Garlic Chicken with Stew Veggies in Italian Tomato Sauce
Mini Smoked Salmon Bagels with Onion, Orange Cream Cheese, Avocado, Spinach and Tomato
Churrasco (Skirt Steak) with Roasted Potatos, Veggies and Fried Eggs
Salmon Toast with Avocado, Pesto and Tomatoes
Prosciutto Toast with Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese
Ceasar Salad with Grilled Chicken, Croutons, Tomato, Local Greens and Tartara Sauce
Eggs made at the moment (Fried, Scrambled, Omelette or Frittata)
Meats (Choose Three): Chicken Sausage, Pork Sausage, Bacon, Turkey Bacon, Ham, Turkey or Pernil
Veggies: Onion, Pepper, Tomato, Spinach and Cilantro
Crystal Bread - Catalan Typical Bread
Mimosas Station with Cava Dibon (Mango, Passion Fruit, Guava, Tamarind and Orange Flavours)
Coffee Station (Local Coffee, Creamer, Milk, Almond Milk, Sugar, Brown Sugar and Stevia)
Green Tea and Black Tea
Juices (Mango, Passion fruit, Guava, Tamarind and Orange Juice)
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Pernil Bao Bun with Poached Onion and Avocado
Ceviche with Catch of the Day (like Red Snapper) with Crispy Plantain, Avocado and Mango Sauce
Fish Tacos with Local Catch of the Day, Red Roasted pepper sauce, orange caviar, onion and cilantro sprouts
Octopus Salad with Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika and Apio Puré
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Cheese Sauce and Sweet Corn
Blue Crab Alcapurria with Cilantro Allioli
Mini Mofongo with Stew Chicken & Mushroom Sauce
Crispy Shrimp Bao Bun with Spicy Mango Mayonnaise, Spinach and Avocado
Mini Mofongo with Shrimps in Alfredo Sauce
Churrasco (Skirt Steak) with Arroz con Gandules. Side of Chimichurri
Catch of the Day (like Mahi Mahi or Bass) with Coconut and Viandas (root vegetables)
Black Ink Seafood Paella with Mussels, Clams, Langostins and Available Fish on Season
Linguini with Stuffed Chicken (Cheddar & Spinach) and Mushroom Sauce
Coconut and Mango Cheesecake
Traditional Tres Leches
Jackfruit Sorbet with Mango Crumble and Passion Fruit Gel
Burnt Basque - Style Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Sauce
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse and Citric Ganache
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Piña Colada Sorbet with Mamey Zapote Gel
Sandwichito de Mezcla - Fried Bun with Smoked Cheese Spherification and Piquillo Pepper
Tropical Salad with Local Greens, Tomatoes,Avocado, Black Olives, Guama & Coconut Sauce and Home Made Crystal Bread
Alcapurrias with Carrot and Squash with Cilantro Allioli and Apio Puré
Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters) with Smoked Vegan Cheese Sauce and Sweet Corn
Chayote Ceviche with Mango Sauce, Peppers, Avocado and Malanga Chips
Marinated Chayote Bao Bun with Avocado, Spinach and Carmelized Onion
Crispy Coliflower Tacos with Red Roasted Pepper Mayo, Orange Caviar, Cilantro and Onion
Tofu Salad with Green Papaya Carpaccio, Smoked Paprika, Ñame Parmentier and Olive Oil
Mushroom Mini Mofongo with Coconut Sauce and Pumpkin
Veggie Paella with Pumpkin, Onion, Bok Choy and Cilantro Allioli
Tofu Steak with Veggies and Malanga Puré
Stuffed Eggplant with Fettuccini and Mushroom Sauce
Squash Milanesa (Topped with tomato Sauce and Cheese) with Arroz con Gandules and Chimichurri
Tres Leches (Regular or Coconut)
Chocolate Cake with Local Coffee Mousse
3 Layer Home Made Carrot Cake
Affogato (Home Made Real Vanilla Ice Cream with Local Coffee)
Mango Sorbet with Papaya Tatin
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